NFC Timer Transfer Between Mobile Devices
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing methods for sharing DVR timers and other program content information between mobile devices are cumbersome, requiring users to manually set up recording timers on each device, which can be time-consuming and difficult, especially when friends want to share recording preferences for shared content like sports games.
Innovation Solution
A method and device using Near Field Communication (NFC) to transfer recording timers between mobile devices, allowing users to select and share timers stored in a remote audio/video receiver, enabling easy transfer of recording preferences directly between devices via a user interface and radio communication.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If manual setup of recording timers is performed on each device, then recording preferences can be shared, but the process is time-consuming and cumbersome
Solution Approach 1:
The patent enables automatic copying of recording timer data from one mobile device to another through NFC technology. The system retrieves the recording timer information stored in the remote audio/video receiver and transfers it directly to the other device, eliminating the need for manual re-entry of timer settings and significantly reducing the time required to share recording preferences.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces a remote audio/video receiver as an intermediary system that stores recording timer information and enables its retrieval and transfer between mobile devices. This intermediary facilitates the automatic sharing process without requiring direct manual configuration between devices, thereby simplifying the operation and reducing time loss.
2Speed
If NFC technology is used for direct data exchange, then timer transfer speed is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent integrates NFC communication capabilities into the existing mobile device architecture, allowing the same device to perform multiple functions including standard mobile communication and NFC-based direct data exchange. The remote audio/video receiver also serves multiple purposes by storing recording timer information and facilitating both retrieval and transfer operations, thereby reducing the need for separate dedicated components and minimizing overall system complexity despite adding NFC functionality.
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
Facilitates quick and easy sharing of recording timers between mobile devices, eliminating the need for users to manually set up timers on each device, enhancing convenience and simplifying the process of recording shared content, such as sports games or TV shows, by using NFC for direct data exchange.
Implementation Method 1
the mobile device establishes a radio communication with another mobile device and sends the recording timer to the other mobile device via the established radio communication. Preferably, the established radio communication is a Near Field Communication
Data Source
AI summary
A mobile device running a mobile application accesses a remote content receiver to request the remote content receiver to retrieve a particular recording timer, and upon receiving the recording timer from the remote content receiver, establishes a radio communication link with a second mobile device and transfers the recording timer to the second mobile device over the established radio communication link. The radio communication link is preferably the Near Field Communication (NFC) link.