Wireless Local Area Communication Method and Terminal
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current wireless local area communication methods require complex manual Wi-Fi settings for device pairing, making it difficult for users unfamiliar with wireless network technology to pair devices easily and automatically.
Innovation Solution
An electronic device with wireless communication circuitry and a touch screen, controlled by a processor to detect execution events, activate applications, establish direct wireless connections, and transmit content, simplifying the pairing process by using touch inputs to initiate and terminate connections.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If manual Wi-Fi settings are used for device pairing, then wireless local area communication can be established, but the pairing procedure becomes difficult and complex for users
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs automatic channel selection and connection establishment without requiring user intervention in Wi-Fi settings. The terminal autonomously scans for available channels, selects the optimal channel, and initiates the connection process, allowing the device to serve itself in the pairing procedure.
Solution Approach 2:
A simplified user interface acts as an intermediary between the user and the complex Wi-Fi configuration process. The interface presents only essential information (channel number, connection status) and requires minimal user input (touching the screen to start), mediating between user intent and the technical pairing procedure.
2Productivity
If automatic channel selection is implemented, then pairing speed is improved, but the system must scan and process multiple channels increasing operational complexity
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs channel scanning and selection automatically as a preliminary step before user interaction is required. By the time the user touches the screen to initiate pairing, the optimal channel has already been identified and the connection process is ready to proceed, eliminating delays during the actual pairing moment.
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AI summary
An electronic device comprising: a touchscreen display; wireless communication circuitry; and a processor. The processor is configured to control the electronic device to perform operations comprising: activating a first application based on detecting a first touch input to the touchscreen display for the first application; detecting a second touch input to the touchscreen display for selecting at least one content from among content displayed on a first application screen of the activated first application; transmitting a signal via the wireless communication circuitry, based on activating the first application; receiving, via the wireless communication circuitry, a response to the signal from an external electronic device executing a second application corresponding to the first application; establishing, via the wireless communication circuitry, a wireless communication connection with the external electronic device, based on the received response; transmitting, via the wireless communication connection, information related to the selected at least one content to the external electronic device; based on receiving, from the external electronic device, via the wireless communication circuitry, a request for transmission of the selected at least one content, transmitting the selected at least one content to the external electronic device; detecting a third touch input to the touchscreen display for deactivating the first application; and terminating the wireless communication connection based on the deactivating of the first application.