Synchronous Processing Module for Portable Device Data Replication
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing portable electronic devices lack user-friendly solutions for synchronous data replication between devices, making it inconvenient and time-consuming to share data files, especially when devices are not actively powered on.
Innovation Solution
A portable electronic device equipped with a synchronous processing module, system chip, signal conversion circuit, power switching circuit, and storage medium, allowing communication through a transmission line even in hibernation or power-off modes, enabling the device to function as an external storage medium for sharing data files.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If synchronous replication is executed using specified software and procedures, then data can be shared between electronic devices, but the operation becomes complex and not user friendly
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs synchronous replication automatically without requiring user intervention. The portable electronic device autonomously executes the replication process by detecting data changes and transferring files between devices, eliminating the need for users to manually operate complex synchronization software.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces manual mechanical operations (copying files via portable hard disc, plugging/unplugging devices) with an automated electronic system. The synchronous processing module handles data transfer electronically through transmission lines, substituting the physical manual process with an automated electronic mechanism.
2Reliability
If manual copying process is used to share data files between devices, then data can be transferred, but the process becomes troublesome and time-consuming
Solution Approach 1:
The system establishes data synchronization in advance by continuously monitoring for data changes. When a file is modified on one device, the system automatically initiates the transfer process immediately, rather than requiring manual intervention later. This preliminary detection and automatic initiation eliminates the time-consuming manual copy process.
Solution Approach 2:
The synchronous replication system operates continuously in the background, maintaining constant readiness to transfer data. The system keeps the data synchronization process active and continuous, automatically handling transfers without interrupting user workflow, thus eliminating the time loss associated with manual file copying.
3Ease of operation
If the portable device is kept in active power mode for data sharing, then data transfer can be performed, but energy consumption increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system uses periodic action by enabling the synchronous processing module only when data transfer is needed. The device can enter low-power states when no synchronization is required, and the module is activated periodically or event-driven when data changes occur, reducing overall power consumption while maintaining data sharing availability.
Solution Approach 2:
The system dynamically adjusts its operational state based on data sharing requirements. The synchronous processing module can be enabled or disabled according to whether data transfer is needed, allowing the device to transition between active and low-power states dynamically, thus reducing energy consumption while maintaining operational readiness.
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AI summary
A portable electronic device includes a system chip, an enabling switch, a signal conversion circuit, a power switching circuit, a storage medium and a synchronous processing module. The enabling switch is triggered to issue an analog signal. The signal conversion circuit converts the analog signal into a digital control signal. The power switching circuit selects one of multiple power sources to be outputted as a voltage signal. The storage medium receives the voltage signal. The synchronous processing module is electrically connected to the system chip, the storage medium, the signal conversion circuit, the power switching circuit and the transmission line. In response to the digital control signal, the storage medium is communicated with an external electronic device through a transmission line, so that the storage medium of the portable electronic device is used as an external storage medium of the external electronic device.