NFC Interface Touch Control for Intuitive Data Communication
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Solution Overview
Problem
Users with limited technical skills find it difficult to handle electronic devices for data communication, as existing technologies like Bluetooth and NFC lack intuitive solutions for executing specific communication actions with multiple options and data items.
Innovation Solution
An electronic device equipped with a Near Field Communication (NFC) interface, including an antenna and a touch-sensitive display, allows users to execute communication actions by simultaneously detecting touch on the display and establishing a connection with another NFC interface, presenting objects that represent commands or data items for easy selection and execution.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If NFC interface is used for short range communication, then communication speed and ease of connection is improved, but user control and precision in selecting specific data items deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the communication interface into two distinct interaction modes: automatic NFC connection for establishing communication, and manual touch-sensitive display interaction for selecting specific data items. This segmentation allows the system to benefit from both automatic connection ease and precise user control over data selection.
2Extent of automation
If automatic NFC connection is implemented, then connection establishment is simplified, but user control over specific communication actions deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary automatic NFC connection establishment before presenting data item selection to the user. This preliminary action simplifies the initial connection phase while preserving user control for the subsequent data selection phase, effectively separating the automation benefit from the control requirement.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements a dynamic interaction model where the system automatically manages connection establishment but transitions to user-controlled mode for data item selection. This dynamic approach allows the system to adapt its level of automation based on the specific operational phase, maintaining both ease of connection and user control.
3Adaptability or versatility
If multiple communication protocols are integrated, then versatility is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a universal control interface (touch-sensitive display) that works across multiple communication protocols and data types. This universal interface consolidates the complexity of handling different protocols into a single user interaction mechanism, maintaining versatility while managing device complexity.
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
Enhances user experience by simplifying data communication through intuitive visual cues and direct action execution, reducing accidental interactions and increasing control over NFC processes, making it easier for users to send specific data items or commands to connected devices.
Implementation Method 1
a Near Field Communication (NFC) interface, including an antenna and a circuit for modulating an electromagnetic wave
Data Source
AI summary
An electronic device and a method for data communication with such an electronic device. The electronic device combines, on the one hand, a Near Field Communication (NFC) interface, including an antenna and a circuit for generating a modulated electromagnetic wave, and on the other hand a user interface including a touch-sensitive display configured to present an object relating to a communication action executable by means of the NFC interface. A control unit connected to the NFC interface and the user interface, is configured to trigger the NFC interface to execute the communication action responsive to simultaneous detection of the presented object being touched and the NFC interface being in communicative connection with a second NFC interface of a second device.