State-Dependent Notification Routing in Multi-Device Systems
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing methods for controlling associated reminding between electronic apparatuses are inconvenient, as they rely solely on changing connection settings, leading to unnecessary disturbances, such as simultaneous reminders from multiple devices.
Innovation Solution
A method and apparatus that detect the state of an electronic apparatus upon receiving data information, determining whether to send or output reminders based on the state, with different communication modes and power consumption thresholds to control when reminders are sent, allowing for state-dependent notification management.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Loss of information
If associated reminding is performed between multiple electronic apparatuses, then information sharing is improved, but user disturbance increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies dynamics by making the reminder system adaptive rather than static. The electronic apparatus dynamically adjusts whether to send reminders based on real-time state detection (power consumption state, communication mode). This resolves the contradiction by enabling information sharing when beneficial while avoiding disturbance when the device is in states that would cause harm.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements feedback mechanisms by detecting the state of the electronic apparatus (power consumption levels, active communication modes) and using this information to control reminder behavior. The system continuously monitors its own state and adjusts reminder sending accordingly, preventing disturbance while maintaining information sharing capability.
2Ease of operation
If connection settings are changed to control associated reminding, then reminder control is achieved, but operation convenience deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies self-service by enabling the electronic apparatus to automatically manage its own reminder behavior based on its detected state. The device autonomously determines whether to send reminders without requiring user intervention to change connection settings, thus maintaining ease of operation while avoiding the complexity of manual configuration.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent changes the control parameter from connection settings (manual configuration) to device state parameters (power consumption level, communication mode). This automatic parameter-based control resolves the contradiction by simplifying operation while achieving effective reminder management through state-dependent behavior.
3Loss of information
If reminders are sent to all connected electronic apparatuses, then information synchronization is improved, but power consumption increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent changes the decision parameter for sending reminders from a static connection-based rule to a dynamic state-based rule. By evaluating power consumption state and communication mode parameters, the system intelligently determines whether information synchronization is worth the energy cost, resolving the contradiction between synchronization and power consumption.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent applies partial action by selectively sending reminders only when the device is in appropriate states (low power consumption, appropriate communication mode). Instead of universally sending reminders to all connected devices, the system performs the action partially - only when conditions permit - thus reducing power consumption while maintaining necessary information synchronization.
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AI summary
An information processing method and an electronic apparatus are described. The method is applied to a first electronic apparatus and includes detecting a current state of the first electronic apparatus, when the first electronic apparatus receives first data information; sending the first data information to a second electronic apparatus connected with the first electronic apparatus, when the current state is a first state, so that the second electronic apparatus, after receiving the first data information, outputs a first prompt information; and outputting a second prompt information, when the current state is a second state different from the first state. In the technical solutions of the present disclosure, a new mode for controlling whether to perform the associated reminding between the electronic apparatuses or not is provided.