Port Connection Mapping for Automatic Device Control Commands
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Solution Overview
Problem
The complexity of user operation and poor user experience resulting from the need for additional software controls to expand functionalities of devices connected through connection ports.
Innovation Solution
A processing method and apparatus that identify a connection relationship between an external device and an electronic device, matching a plug connect, and respond to corresponding control commands, eliminating the need for additional software controls by associating different connection relationships with distinct control commands.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If additional software controls are used to expand device functionalities, then device functionality is improved, but operation complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system automatically identifies connection relationships and executes corresponding control commands without requiring user intervention. The electronic device self-determines the appropriate functionality based on the detected connection type, eliminating the need for users to manually configure software controls while maintaining expanded device capabilities
Solution Approach 2:
The system changes operational parameters automatically based on connection relationship detection. Different connection types (e.g., wired vs. wireless, different port configurations) trigger different control command sets, allowing the device to adapt its functionality through parameter changes rather than requiring complex user software configuration
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple candidate connection relationships are supported, then adaptability is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system segments the connection detection process into distinct candidate connection relationships, each with predefined control commands. By dividing the complex identification task into separate, manageable connection types, the system handles multiple connection scenarios without increasing overall system complexity
Solution Approach 2:
The system performs preliminary identification of connection relationships and pre-associates control commands with each candidate connection type. This advance preparation allows the system to handle multiple connection scenarios efficiently without requiring complex real-time decision-making, reducing operational complexity
Data Source
AI summary
The present disclosure provides a processing method, a processing apparatus, and an electronic device. The method includes identifying a connection relationship, from two or more candidate connection relationships, that matches a plug connect between a first port of an external device and a second port of an electronic device, in response to detecting a plug connect between the first port and the second port; based on the connection relationship, identifying a control command corresponding to the connection relationship, each candidate connection relationship corresponding to a different control command; and responding to the control command.