Processor Limiting Inputs to Prevent Call Disconnections
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing electronic devices struggle to seamlessly manage and switch between different communication networks, such as voice, communication, and wireless LAN networks, leading to potential disconnections and operational errors during calls.
Innovation Solution
An electronic apparatus with a processor that includes a call processor, a function processor, and a limiting processor, which enables processing of calls across multiple networks and limits certain functions or inputs to prevent accidental disconnections during active calls, ensuring stable communication across voice, communication, and wireless LAN networks.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If the electronic apparatus provides multiple functions to terminate communication via different networks, then the versatility and adaptability of the communication system is improved, but the risk of accidental disconnection and operational errors increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies preliminary anti-action by implementing a limiting processor that proactively restricts access to communication termination functions during active calls. Before an accidental disconnection can occur, the system preemptively blocks certain inputs or functions that would terminate the call, thereby preventing the harmful effect rather than responding to it after occurrence.
Solution Approach 2:
The limiting processor acts as an intermediary between the input unit and the function execution mechanisms. It intercepts and evaluates user inputs or system operations that could terminate communication, and only allows those that are safe during active calls. This intermediary layer protects the call stability while still permitting necessary communication functions.
2Ease of operation
If the electronic apparatus allows all input operations during calls, then the ease of operation is improved, but the likelihood of operational errors causing disconnection increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies local quality by differentiating the accessibility of various functions during calls based on their potential impact on call stability. Critical functions that could terminate the call are restricted, while non-critical functions remain accessible. This creates a localized quality control where different parts of the system have different levels of accessibility during call operations.
3Reliability
If the electronic apparatus restricts certain functions during calls, then the reliability of call connection is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The limiting processor is designed as a universal control mechanism that handles multiple types of inputs and functions across different communication networks (voice calls, data calls, video calls). Rather than implementing separate restriction mechanisms for each function or network type, a single multi-functional limiting processor manages all call protection requirements, thereby reducing overall system complexity.
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AI summary
At least one processor executes (i) a first function of terminating communication via a first network, in response to a first input to an input unit, (ii) a second function of terminating communication via a second network, in response to a second input to the input unit, and (iii) a third function of terminating communication via the first and second networks, in response to a third input to the input unit. The at least one processor limits, when the at least one processor processes a first call via the first network, at least one of the first input and the first function and at least one of the third input and the third function, and limits, when the at least one processor processes a second call via the second network, at least one of the second input and the second function and at least one of the third input and the third function.