Unified Message Interface for Automatic Short-Range Data Transfer
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing electronic devices face inconvenience in establishing short-range communication, leading to infrequent use and increased cellular communication fees due to complex processes and differing methods for each device.
Innovation Solution
An electronic device with a processor, memory, and communication interface that executes a message transmission application, allowing selective data transmission through both long-range and short-range communication modes using a unified interface, with the ability to establish a channel based on identification information for efficient data transfer without incurring additional fees.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If short-range communication is used for data transmission, then communication fees are reduced and transmission speed is improved, but the establishment process becomes complex and difficult to operate
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines long-range and short-range communication functions into a single message transmission application interface. The system automatically switches between communication modes based on device proximity, eliminating the need for separate settings screens and manual mode selection. This integration resolves the contradiction by maintaining high transmission efficiency through automatic short-range communication while simplifying user operation through a unified interface.
Solution Approach 2:
The system performs automatic device scanning and communication mode selection without requiring user intervention. When a device is detected in proximity, the system automatically establishes short-range communication channels and initiates file transfer protocols. This self-service mechanism resolves the contradiction by achieving fast data transmission through automated short-range communication while eliminating complex manual establishment steps.
2Adaptability or versatility
If different short-range communication schemes are provided for different devices, then device compatibility is improved, but the establishment process becomes more complex
Solution Approach 1:
The message transmission application implements a universal interface that handles multiple communication protocols (Wi-Fi Direct, Bluetooth, NFC) through a single unified entry point. The system automatically detects which protocol is available and initiates the appropriate connection process without requiring users to select or configure specific schemes. This universality resolves the contradiction by supporting diverse devices while maintaining a simple, consistent user experience.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces an intermediary layer within the message transmission application that manages the complexity of different communication schemes. This intermediary automatically translates user actions into device-specific protocols and handles the establishment process transparently. By mediating between the unified interface and diverse communication schemes, the system achieves broad device compatibility while keeping the establishment process simple and uniform.
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AI summary
An electronic device includes a display, a communication interface, a processor electrically connected with the display and the communication interface, and a memory electrically connected with the processor. The memory stores instructions that cause the processor to execute a message transmission application configured to transmit or receive data through a first communication mode, select at least one message thread from a list of messages transmitted and received in the message transmission application, and establish a channel according to a second communication mode with an external electronic device based on identification information of the external electronic device associated with the selected message thread.