Selective Screen Sharing with Event Continuity

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing screen sharing technologies inconvenience users by displaying all screens and audio signals when only specific screens and audio are desired, and may stop sharing when events occur, such as message or call events.

Innovation Solution

An electronic device that allows users to selectively share specific screens and audio signals with external devices, while continuing to perform functions related to events without interrupting screen sharing operations.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If all screens are shared with external electronic device, then complete screen data is transmitted, but user cannot select specific screens to share

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvescreen selection flexibilityVSAvoidscreen sharing control complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent divides the screen sharing function into selectable individual screens or window groups. Users can choose to share specific screens (first screen, second screen, etc.) or all screens collectively. This segmentation allows flexible selection of sharing content without requiring complex configuration for each screen.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The patent enables dynamic switching between different screen sharing modes. Users can change the sharing configuration from sharing all screens to sharing only specific screens, or switch between different window groups during the sharing process. This dynamic adjustment capability provides adaptability without permanent complexity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

2Adaptability or versatility

If all audio signals are shared with external electronic device, then complete audio data is transmitted, but user cannot select specific audio signals to share

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveaudio signal selection flexibilityVSAvoidaudio sharing control complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent segments audio signals into individual streams corresponding to different screens or applications. Users can select which audio signals to share alongside their corresponding screens, or choose to share audio for all screens. This segmentation approach allows granular audio control without complex audio routing configuration.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

3Productivity

If screen sharing stops when event is received, then event function is prioritized, but screen sharing operation is interrupted

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveevent response efficiencyVSAvoidscreen sharing duration
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSDuration of action of stationary object

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements dynamic priority management for screen sharing and event handling. When an event occurs, the system can temporarily adjust the screen sharing behavior (e.g., pause, continue, or switch content) based on event type, then resume or maintain sharing after event completion. This dynamic approach allows both event responsiveness and continuous sharing functionality.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The patent ensures continuous screen sharing operation even during event handling. The sharing function maintains its execution while event-specific functions are performed, allowing users to experience both the event notification and ongoing screen sharing without interruption. This continuity preserves the useful action of screen sharing while accommodating event responses.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #20Continuity of useful action

Data Source

PatentEP3674881B1Electronic device and screen sharing method using same
Publication Date: 2023.08.09 SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO LTD
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AI summary

The present invention relates to an electronic device and a screen sharing method using same. An electronic device according to various embodiments of the present invention comprises a communication circuit, a touch screen display, an audio processing circuit, memory and a processor which is electrically connected to the communication circuit, the touch screen display, the audio processing circuit and the memory. The processor can be configured so as to display a first screen and a second screen on the touch screen display, recognize an external electronic device connected by means of the communication circuit if an input for performing a screen sharing function is detected by means of the touch screen display, and transmit, to the recognized external electronic device, the first screen and/or the second screen and at least one audio signal among audio signals corresponding to the first screen and the second screen. Other various embodiments other than the various embodiments disclosed in the present invention are possible.