Proximity-Based Resource Sharing and Interface Adaptation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current wireless communication technologies do not fully utilize the potential for devices to share information based on proximity and interact intelligently with nearby objects and devices within specific environments, such as the home environment.
Innovation Solution
A system and method that includes a detection module for identifying nearby devices and objects, and a user-configurable authorization module to adjust the device user interface and share resources based on proximity, allowing devices to dynamically interact and share resources with other devices and objects in their environment.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If current wireless communication technologies (Bluetooth, WLAN, WAP, IR) are used for device communication, then devices can exchange information within range, but the potential for intelligent interaction and resource sharing based on proximity is not fully utilized
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary detection of nearby devices and objects before establishing communication. The detection module continuously monitors the environment for participants within proximity, preparing the system to intelligently interact when conditions are favorable, rather than waiting for explicit connection requests.
Solution Approach 2:
The system automatically manages device discovery, proximity detection, and resource sharing without requiring manual user intervention. The detection module and authorization module work autonomously to identify nearby devices, evaluate sharing conditions, and establish connections based on pre-configured rules, enabling intelligent self-service interaction.
2Productivity
If devices continuously detect and interact with all nearby devices, then comprehensive resource sharing is achieved, but system complexity and energy consumption increase
Solution Approach 1:
The system applies different levels of detection and interaction based on local conditions. The authorization module evaluates specific contexts (device type, user preferences, environmental factors) to determine appropriate sharing behaviors, rather than applying uniform complex protocols to all device interactions.
Solution Approach 2:
The system performs partial detection and interaction based on configured rules rather than exhaustive analysis of all possible device combinations. The authorization module selectively enables resource sharing based on pre-defined criteria, achieving sufficient productivity without the overhead of comprehensive device management.
3Reliability
If user-configurable authorization rules are implemented for resource sharing, then control and security are improved, but ease of operation decreases
Solution Approach 1:
Users configure authorization rules in advance before actual device interactions occur. The system stores these pre-configured rules and automatically applies them during runtime, eliminating the need for real-time decision-making and simplifying operational ease while maintaining security and reliability.
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AI summary
A method and system are provided for facilitating interaction between a device and a device environment. The system may include a detection module for automatically detecting proximity of a participant within the device environment. The system may additionally include a user-configurable authorization module for authorizing the device to adjust a device user interface in a pre-determined manner in response to the detection of the participant. The system may also provide for sharing resources among multiple participating devices, wherein each of the multiple participating devices has a device specific set of application resources. The system may additionally include a configurable resource regulation mechanism for making the device specific application resources from the second participating device available to the first participating device.