Short-Range Communication Service Optimization via Neighboring Device Data

Resolve Bottlenecks,
Find Innovative Solutions
Generate Solutions

Solution Overview

Problem

Existing short-range communication methods do not effectively utilize information from neighboring electronic devices to optimize services requested by an electronic apparatus, leading to suboptimal service delivery based on the capabilities and characteristics of these devices.

Innovation Solution

An electronic apparatus is designed to receive and transmit information about neighboring devices, including display and communication details, to a server, which processes this information to provide services tailored to the specific capabilities of these devices, enabling optimized service delivery.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If the electronic apparatus includes information on neighboring apparatuses in the service request, then the service optimization and user experience are improved, but the communication data size and processing complexity increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveservice optimizationVSAvoidcommunication processing complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent segments the service request into multiple parts: device information, beacon signal information, and neighboring apparatus information. This segmentation allows the server to process each component separately and efficiently, reducing overall processing complexity while maintaining service optimization capabilities.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The patent creates a universal service request format that can handle multiple types of information (device info, beacon info, neighboring apparatus info) in a standardized structure. This multi-functional request format improves adaptability across different service scenarios while maintaining consistent processing procedures.

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

2Measurement precision

If the electronic apparatus transmits detailed information about neighboring apparatuses, then the service delivery accuracy is improved, but the communication overhead and energy consumption increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveservice delivery accuracyVSAvoidcommunication energy consumption
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSUse of energy by moving object

Solution Approach 1:

The patent extracts only the essential information from neighboring apparatuses that is necessary for service optimization, such as display capabilities and communication characteristics. By taking out only the relevant data rather than transmitting complete device profiles, the patent achieves accurate service delivery while minimizing communication overhead and energy consumption.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #2Taking out (Extraction)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent applies partial action by including only the necessary subset of neighboring apparatus information in the service request. Rather than transmitting all possible device parameters, it selectively includes information that directly impacts service delivery accuracy, thereby reducing communication energy consumption while maintaining sufficient precision.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #16Partial or excessive action

Data Source

PatentEP3054709B1Electronic apparatus and short-range communication method thereof
Publication Date: 2017.11.29 SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO LTD
  • EP3054709B1 patent drawingFigure 1
  • EP3054709B1 patent drawingFigure 2
  • EP3054709B1 patent drawingFigure 3

AI summary

An electronic apparatus and a short-range communication method thereof are provided. The apparatus and method include receiving information on at least one neighboring apparatus related to the electronic apparatus, receiving at least one beacon signal from at least one beacon apparatus, and controlling a service related to the beacon signal based on the information on the at least one neighboring apparatus. In addition, various embodiments of the present disclosure may be implemented.