NFC Web Page Sharing Between User Equipment

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Solution Overview

Problem

The inefficiency and laboriousness of sharing web pages between devices due to the need for users to manually input verbose Uniform Resource Locators (URLs), which is time-consuming and prone to errors, especially when longer URLs are involved.

Innovation Solution

A method and apparatus utilizing Near Field Communication (NFC) devices to transmit web page addresses from one device to another, allowing the receiving device to automatically open the corresponding web page in its browser, simplifying the sharing process and reducing the risk of errors.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Productivity

If manual URL input method is used for web page sharing, then users can share web pages between devices, but the sharing process becomes time-consuming and laborious

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveweb page sharing efficiencyVSAvoidtime for sharing web page
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The patent introduces NFC technology as an intermediary mechanism to transfer web page addresses between devices. Instead of manual input, the NFC device automatically transmits the URL from the source device to the target device, resolving the time-consuming issue while maintaining sharing functionality

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent replaces the mechanical manual input process with an automated electronic transmission system. The NFC technology substitutes the manual typing action with wireless communication, eliminating the time loss associated with manual URL entry

Inventive Principle:
Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

2Ease of operation

If manual URL input method is used for web page sharing, then users can share web pages between devices, but the operation becomes laborious and complex

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveweb page sharing operationVSAvoidsharing process complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The NFC device serves as an intermediary that simplifies the sharing operation. Users only need to initiate the sharing command, and the NFC technology automatically handles the URL transmission, reducing operational complexity while improving ease of use

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Solution Approach 2:

The system performs self-service by automatically transmitting the web page address through NFC technology. Once the user initiates sharing, the device autonomously completes the URL transfer without requiring manual input or complex user actions, thereby simplifying the operation

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

3Reliability

If manual URL input method is used for web page sharing, then users can share web pages between devices, but the risk for error increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveweb page sharing accuracyVSAvoidURL input error
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSLoss of information

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces manual typing with automated NFC transmission to eliminate input errors. The electronic transmission system ensures accurate URL transfer without the human errors associated with manual input, thereby improving reliability and preventing information loss

Inventive Principle:
Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

Solution Approach 2:

The NFC technology acts as an accurate intermediary that faithfully transmits the web page address from source to target device. This automated transmission mechanism prevents URL distortion or input errors that occur with manual typing, ensuring information integrity

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Data Source

PatentUS9819723B2Method and apparatus for sharing information
Publication Date: 2017.11.14 TENCENT TECHNOLOGY (SHENZHEN) CO LTD
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AI summary

A method and apparatus for sharing information are described. The method includes obtaining, by a first UE, a web page address from a browser of the first UE. Information including the web page address is sent by the first UE to a second UE via a NFC device of the first UE. The information including the web page address from the first UE is received by the second UE via a NFC device of the second UE. The method further includes triggering, by the second UE, a browser of the second UE to open a web page corresponding to the web page address.