Electronic Device Video Call Content Function Offloading
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing electronic devices struggle to perform functions associated with content execution during a video call, as these functions vary based on content context and cannot be efficiently handled by external electronic devices.
Innovation Solution
An electronic device that identifies functions associated with both video calls and content execution, selects optimal functions executable in an external device, and configures the external device to perform these functions based on context information such as content format, type, and progress state.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If functions associated with content execution are performed by the electronic device during video call, then content execution capability is maintained, but device complexity and resource consumption increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the electronic device into two functional parts: the main electronic device that handles video call functions and the external electronic device that handles content execution functions. This segmentation allows the main device to offload content processing tasks to the external device, reducing its complexity and resource consumption while maintaining full content execution capability through the external device.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces an intermediary mechanism - a function identification module that analyzes content context and determines which functions should be executed on the external device. This intermediary selectively transfers appropriate content execution functions to the external device, enabling the main device to maintain versatility without bearing the full complexity burden.
2Device complexity
If all functions are executed on the external electronic device, then device complexity of the main device is reduced, but reliability and performance may deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a dynamic function distribution mechanism where the division of labor between the main electronic device and external device is not fixed but adapts based on content context. The function identification module dynamically determines which functions to execute locally and which to transfer externally, ensuring that critical functions remain on the main device for reliability while non-critical functions are offloaded to reduce complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent applies local quality by differentiating the functional capabilities and execution locations based on the specific content context. Different content types (video, audio, text, interactive) are assigned to different execution locations - some functions remain on the main device while others are executed on the external device, optimizing both reliability and complexity management for each specific case.
3Adaptability or versatility
If content context is analyzed to determine function execution location, then adaptability improves, but processing time and complexity increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements preliminary action by pre-defining content context categories (video, audio, text, interactive content) and their associated execution preferences. When content is detected, the system quickly matches it to a pre-defined category and applies the corresponding function allocation strategy, avoiding the need for complex real-time analysis and reducing processing time while maintaining adaptability.
4Ease of operation
If external electronic device is used for content execution, then ease of operation improves, but device compatibility requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies universality by designing the function identification and transfer mechanism to work with multiple types of external electronic devices (smart TVs, tablets, computers, smartphones). The system identifies content context and transfers appropriate functions to any compatible external device, making the solution universally applicable across different device types while improving ease of operation through flexible content playback options.
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AI summary
An electronic device includes a communication module, a display, a memory, and at least one processor connected to the communication module, the display, and the memory. The at least one processor is configured to identify an external electronic device connectable to the electronic device based on video calling and content execution, identify at least one function executable in the external electronic device among functions associated with video calling and content execution, identify, based on device configuration information of the electronic device and device configuration information of the external electronic device, a function to be executed in the external electronic device among the at least one function executable in the external electronic device, and transmit, to the external electronic device via the communication module, information corresponding to the function to be executed in the external electronic device.