Peripheral Device Pairing via Dynamic Application Retrieval
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Solution Overview
Problem
The existing methods for pairing computing devices with peripheral devices are often cumbersome and require manual intervention, involving user action to load and execute specific applications, which can be inefficient and prone to errors, especially when dealing with diverse types and vendors of peripheral devices.
Innovation Solution
A computing device dynamically detects peripheral devices on a communication network, generates a peripheral application query based on device identification, and automatically retrieves and executes the corresponding application, streamlining the pairing process by leveraging a database of approved devices and a peripheral application server.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If manual pairing methods are used, then device compatibility can be ensured, but user convenience deteriorates and pairing time increases
Solution Approach 1:
The computing device proactively detects peripheral devices on the communication network and automatically initiates pairing without waiting for user action. The system performs preliminary actions by scanning for devices, identifying them, and establishing connections before the user needs to use them, thereby eliminating pairing time loss and improving convenience.
Solution Approach 2:
The pairing process is made self-service through automated detection and execution. The computing device independently identifies peripheral devices, retrieves appropriate applications, and establishes connections without requiring manual user intervention. This self-service approach transforms the pairing process from a user-burdened task to an autonomous system function.
2Productivity
If automated pairing is implemented, then pairing efficiency improves, but system complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
A peripheral application server acts as an intermediary between the computing device and peripheral devices. This server handles the complexity of device identification, application retrieval, and connection coordination. By introducing this intermediary component, the computing device doesn't need to implement all pairing logic locally, thus managing system complexity while maintaining high pairing efficiency.
Solution Approach 2:
The computing device uses a universal communication interface that can detect and pair with multiple types of peripheral devices through standardized protocols. This multi-functional approach allows the same detection and pairing mechanism to work across different device types (audio, input, display, etc.), improving efficiency without requiring separate complex systems for each device category.
3Adaptability or versatility
If multiple peripheral applications are supported, then device versatility improves, but configuration complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
Instead of maintaining separate configuration systems for each peripheral device type, the patent uses application copies or instances that are dynamically retrieved and executed. Each peripheral device type has its corresponding application copied from the server and executed as needed, allowing versatile support without requiring the computing device to maintain complex built-in configuration logic for each device type.
Solution Approach 2:
The system dynamically adapts to different peripheral devices by retrieving and executing appropriate applications at the moment of pairing. Rather than having static, pre-configured support for each device type, the system dynamically determines which application to load based on the detected device, enabling versatile compatibility while keeping the base system simple and avoiding complex static configuration requirements.
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AI summary
Examples monitor a communication network to detect a peripheral device. Examples pair with the peripheral device responsive to detecting the peripheral device. Examples generate a peripheral application query corresponding to the peripheral device responsive to pairing with the peripheral device, and examples query a peripheral application server with the peripheral application query to retrieve a peripheral application corresponding to the peripheral device.