Sharing Object for Multi-Device Content Transmission

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current content sharing methods require complex procedures involving device identification, content selection, and repeated setup for each external device, making the process cumbersome and time-consuming.

Innovation Solution

An electronic device with a processor and display that outputs a sharing object to transmit selected content to multiple external devices easily, either individually or collectively, upon specific events or actions, simplifying the content sharing process through a user-friendly interface.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Quantity of substance

If a content sharing function transmits content to multiple external electronic devices, then the quantity of content sharing increases, but the complexity of the procedure increases due to repeated setup and device identification requirements for each device

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvequantity of content sharingVSAvoidprocedure complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Quantity of substanceVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The system performs preliminary actions by automatically identifying external electronic devices and pre-configuring sharing settings before the user initiates content sharing. The processor automatically obtains device information, establishes communication channels, and prepares the sharing environment in advance, eliminating the need for users to repeatedly enter device identification information and configure settings for each device.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The system enables self-service by allowing the electronic device to automatically manage the content sharing process without requiring manual intervention for each external device. The processor autonomously handles device identification, communication channel establishment, and content transmission to multiple devices, freeing the user from repetitive setup tasks.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

2Reliability

If the content sharing process includes device identification and communication channel setup for each external device, then the reliability of content transmission is ensured, but the time required for content sharing increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecontent transmission reliabilityVSAvoidcontent sharing time
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The system performs device identification and communication channel setup in advance before content sharing is initiated. The processor automatically obtains device information and establishes communication channels beforehand, so that when content sharing is requested, the transmission can begin immediately without time-consuming setup procedures, while still ensuring reliable transmission through pre-validated communication paths.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

3Measurement precision

If manual device identification and setup procedures are required for each external device, then the precision of device selection is improved, but the ease of operation deteriorates due to cumbersome input requirements

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedevice selection precisionVSAvoidoperation simplicity
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The system performs self-service by automatically identifying external electronic devices and selecting appropriate targets for content sharing without requiring manual input from the user. The processor autonomously obtains device information, determines which devices are suitable for receiving the content, and initiates transmission, thereby maintaining precise device selection while dramatically improving ease of operation.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The system replaces manual mechanical input operations with automated electronic processes. Instead of requiring users to manually enter device identification information and configure settings, the processor electronically automatically obtains device information, identifies target devices, and establishes communication channels, substituting cumbersome manual operations with efficient automated systems.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

Data Source

PatentUS10185530B2Contents sharing method and electronic device supporting the same
Publication Date: 2019.01.22 SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO LTD
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AI summary

An electronic device for contents sharing is provided. The electronic device includes a memory configured to store at least one instruction, a sharable content and/or an application related to the sharable content, a processor configured to process at least one instruction stored in the memory and a display operatively connected to the processor. The processor is further configured to control for outputting, to the display, a sharing object set to transmit selected content to at least one of a plurality of external electronic devices individually or integrally, when an event corresponding to execution of the application or selection of the sharable content occurs.