Automatic Device Pairing via Wired Trigger and Wireless Connection

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Solution Overview

Problem

The inefficiency and potential for incorrect connections arise when manually connecting multiple electronic apparatuses, particularly in scenarios with a large number of devices, leading to prolonged setup times and increased chances of misconnections.

Innovation Solution

A method and device for connecting apparatuses that determine the presence of a target-type identifier in a first apparatus, sending triggering information to a second apparatus to initiate a connection request, establishing a wired connection, and then forming a wireless connection based on this request, thereby automating the connection process.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Productivity

If manual connection and configuration is used for multiple electronic apparatuses, then each apparatus can be connected, but the connection process takes much time and has low efficiency

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveconnection efficiencyVSAvoidconnection time
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The system pre-stores identifiers of target-type apparatuses in the first apparatus. When connection is needed, it directly matches the stored identifier with the second apparatus, eliminating the need for manual searching and configuration. This preliminary preparation of connection information enables automatic reconnection, significantly reducing connection time and improving efficiency.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

2Ease of operation

If manual connection process is used, then connection can be established, but the process is complex and requires multiple manual operations

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveconnection operation simplicityVSAvoidconnection process complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The first apparatus automatically initiates the connection process by sending triggering information to the second apparatus based on stored identifiers. The system performs self-service connection without requiring user intervention for device selection, pairing, or configuration. This automation simplifies the user experience while the system handles the complex matching and connection establishment internally.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

3Productivity

If automatic connection is implemented, then connection efficiency is improved, but the system complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveconnection efficiencyVSAvoidsystem complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The connection system is divided into distinct functional modules: an identifier storage module that pre-stores target apparatus identifiers, a triggering information sending module that initiates connection, and a connection establishment module that finalizes the link. This segmentation allows each module to perform its specific function independently, making the overall automatic connection system more manageable and maintainable despite increased complexity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

4Reliability

If manual device selection is required, then connection accuracy can be ensured, but the connection process becomes time-consuming

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveconnection accuracyVSAvoiddevice selection time
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The system uses pre-stored identifiers as feedback information to automatically identify and connect to the correct target apparatus. The first apparatus compares the identifier of the second apparatus with its stored target identifiers, ensuring accurate connection without manual selection. This feedback mechanism maintains connection reliability while eliminating time-consuming manual device selection.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

Data Source

PatentEP4322693B1Device connection method and apparatus, and device and storage medium
Publication Date: 2026.04.08 GUANGZHOU SHIYUAN ELECTRONICS CO LTD
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AI summary

Embodiments of the present disclosure discloses a method and device for connecting apparatuses, apparatuses and storage medium, which relates to the field of communication. The method includes: determining whether the first apparatus stores an identifier of a target-type apparatus; when the first apparatus stores the identifier of the target-type apparatus, sending triggering information to a second apparatus, wherein the triggering information is used to trigger the second apparatus to send a connection request, the type of the second apparatus is the target type, and the second apparatus is connected with the first apparatus through a line in wiring; receiving the connection request sent by the second apparatus; and establishing a wireless connection with the second apparatus based on the connection request. Therefore, embodiments of the present disclosure can automatically connect apparatuses and improve an efficiency of connecting apparatuses.