Electronic Device Projection Unit Trigger Mechanism

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing electronic devices with projection functions lack flexibility in enabling the projection unit, leading to a poor user experience due to limited methods for activating the projection function.

Innovation Solution

An information processing method and electronic device that allows the projection unit to be enabled based on various parameter information, such as icon operations and state information, enabling flexible activation even when the display unit is disabled, and allowing different display modes during communication.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If the projection unit is enabled only by clicking a projection button, then the projection function can be enabled normally, but the method for enabling the projection unit is single and the user experience is poor

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvemethod for enabling projection unitVSAvoidflexibility of enabling projection unit
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The patent enables the projection unit through multiple different methods including clicking a projection button, long-pressing the power button, and other trigger operations. This multi-functional approach allows the same projection unit to be activated through various user interactions, thereby improving both ease of operation and adaptability.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent introduces dynamic triggering mechanisms where the projection unit can be enabled not only through standard clicking but also through long-pressing operations and other context-dependent triggers. This dynamic approach allows the system to adapt to different user needs and situations, enhancing flexibility while maintaining ease of use.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

2Use of energy by moving object

If the display unit is in disabled state to save power, then energy consumption is reduced, but the projection unit cannot be enabled flexibly

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvepower consumptionVSAvoidflexibility of enabling projection unit
Core Design Contradiction:
Use of energy by moving objectVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The patent allows the projection unit to be enabled through trigger operations stored in memory even when the display unit is disabled. The system prepares and stores multiple trigger methods in advance, so when power-saving mode is active, users can still activate projection through pre-configured triggers like long-pressing the power button, without needing to wake the display first.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The system enables the projection unit to operate independently from the display unit's power state. The projection unit can be activated through trigger operations and function autonomously without requiring the display unit to be enabled, allowing the display to remain in low-power mode while projection functionality remains accessible.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Data Source

PatentUS9563393B2Information processing method and electronic device
Publication Date: 2017.02.07 LENOVO (BEIJING) LTD
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AI summary

An information processing method is provided, which is applied to an electronic device. The electronic device includes a main body, a display unit and a projection unit. The method includes: obtaining trigger information for instructing the electronic device to switch from a first state to a second state; controlling the electronic device to switch from the first state to the second state in response to the trigger information; obtaining at least one parameter information; determining whether to enable the projection unit based on the at least one parameter information; and controlling the projection unit to be in the enabled state, in a case that it is determined to enable the projection unit based on the at least one parameter information.