NFC Continuous Communication Mode for Large Data Transfer

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current NFC communication methods require repeated separation and repositioning of devices for data transmission and reception, leading to inefficiencies in data transfer, especially for large-capacity data, and are prone to interference in multi-device environments.

Innovation Solution

An electronic device with a processor that determines the communication type as either continuous or discontinuous and configures data packets accordingly, enabling continuous data transmission and reception without physical movement, mimicking cable-connected communication environments.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Productivity

If NFC devices are separated and repositioned for each data transmission, then data communication can be established, but communication efficiency deteriorates and time is lost due to repeated setup procedures

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedata transmission efficiencyVSAvoidsetup time
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies preliminary action by establishing a continuous communication mode where devices perform device checking and data transfer procedures only once initially. After the initial setup, the magnetic field is maintained and devices can continuously transmit and receive data without repeated separation and repositioning, thereby eliminating repetitive setup time and improving overall communication efficiency.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

2Quantity of substance

If multiple short data transmissions are performed, then large-capacity data can be transferred, but the number of communication iterations increases causing inconvenience

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedata capacityVSAvoidoperation convenience
Core Design Contradiction:
Quantity of substanceVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements continuity of useful action by enabling continuous data transmission mode where, after initial device checking, the NFC devices maintain an active magnetic field and can continuously transfer large-capacity data without requiring repeated setup procedures. This continuous mode eliminates the need for multiple separate transmission operations, significantly improving ease of operation while maintaining large data capacity transfer capability.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #20Continuity of useful action

3Quantity of substance

If NFC communication is used for large-capacity data, then cable-based communication functionality is achieved, but repeated device manipulation is required

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedata capacityVSAvoidcommunication procedure complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Quantity of substanceVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent reduces communication procedure complexity by performing device checking, mode determination, and parameter setup only once during initial connection. The established continuous communication mode allows large-capacity data transfer without requiring repeated device manipulation or setup procedures, thereby simplifying the overall communication process while maintaining cable-like data capacity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The patent eliminates repeated device manipulation by implementing continuous communication mode where devices maintain an active magnetic field and can continuously transfer data without requiring repeated separation, repositioning, or setup procedures. This continuous operation simplifies the communication procedure while enabling large-capacity data transfer comparable to cable-based communication.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #20Continuity of useful action

Applied Scientific Principles

This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.

Function Achieved in This Case

This solution allows for repeated data transmission and reception without physical device movement, reducing setup time and minimizing interference, thus enhancing usability and accessibility by creating a stable, efficient contactless communication environment similar to cable-connected interfaces.

Implementation Method 1

Near-field communication (NFC) technology may refer to contactless NFC technology using a frequency in a high-frequency band (e.g., about 13.56 megahertz (MHz))

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElectromagnetic radiation: Electromagnetic Induction

Data Source

PatentUS11398849B2Continuous communication method and apparatus of contactless communication device
Publication Date: 2022.07.26 SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO LTD
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AI summary

An electronic device includes a communication interface operable to perform contactless communication with an external device; and a processor operable to control to determine a communication type to be performed with the external device; when the communication type is a first type of continuous communication, configure data in a long packet structure; when the communication type is a second type of discontinuous communication, configure data in a short packet structure; and perform data communication in the continuous communication or in the discontinuous communication with the external device on the basis of the determined communication type.