Peripheral Device Pairing Service Configuration
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Solution Overview
Problem
Users face complexity in configuring and managing multiple communication link technologies in peripheral devices, such as printers, which require understanding and proper configuration of various protocols for functionality, leading to user confusion and unnecessary process flows.
Innovation Solution
A method where a peripheral device is represented as a single entity on a user interface, allowing users to select and configure all services and components simultaneously, with a process to discover, prioritize, and pair data communication protocols to enable seamless data communication.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If multiple communication link technologies are implemented in a peripheral device, then the device functionality and versatility are improved, but the configuration complexity and user management burden increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple communication link technologies (USB, BLUETOOTH, Wi-Fi) into a unified peripheral device that is represented as a single entity on the user interface. The system merges the configuration processes of different communication protocols into a single automated pairing sequence, eliminating the need for users to manage each protocol separately while maintaining full multi-protocol functionality.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces an intermediary pairing service that mediates between the user and the complex multi-protocol configuration process. This intermediary automatically discovers available communication links, determines the optimal pairing sequence, and executes the configuration without requiring user understanding of the underlying protocol relationships.
2Adaptability or versatility
If vertically stacked communication protocols are used, then additional functions and simplified configuration are enabled, but it becomes unclear to users which components need configuration and how to configure them
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a self-service configuration system where the peripheral device automatically performs discovery, pairing sequence determination, and configuration execution without user intervention. The system autonomously manages the vertically stacked protocol relationships, provisioning services and networking components in the correct sequence based on dependency analysis, while the user simply selects the device once.
3Reliability
If users manually configure each communication protocol separately, then precise control over each protocol is achieved, but the time and effort required for setup increases significantly
Solution Approach 1:
The patent performs preliminary actions by automatically discovering all available communication links and services before configuration begins. The system pre-determines the optimal pairing sequence by analyzing service dependencies and protocol relationships in advance, so that when configuration starts, it can proceed efficiently through the predetermined sequence without user deliberation or trial-and-error.
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AI summary
Pairing service technologies is described. In embodiment(s), peripheral devices can be discovered, such as by a computer device, and a peripheral device can be configured with multiple services that each correspond to one or more data communication protocols. The multiple services of the peripheral device can be determined, and a pairing sequence can be prioritized for the multiple services. The data communication protocol(s) can then be paired according to the pairing sequence to configure the multiple services of the peripheral device.