Wireless Terminal Folder Closure Detection for Data Transmission

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional wireless communication terminals require users to keep folders open during multimedia file transmission and reception, leading to interruptions and increased power consumption if the folder is accidentally closed, and the process is time-consuming due to network capacity limitations.

Innovation Solution

A wireless communication terminal with a folder closure detection system that allows continuous data transmission and reception without interruption, using a controller to analyze data packets and output completion messages, and a transceiver for wireless communication, along with a storage unit to manage data and an output unit for notification.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If the user keeps the folder open during multimedia file transmission and reception, then the transmission can be monitored and controlled, but the user must maintain attention and the terminal consumes more power

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvetransmission completion reliabilityVSAvoidpower consumption
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSUse of energy by moving object

Solution Approach 1:

The system performs preliminary detection of the folder state before transmission begins, and sets up automatic monitoring mechanisms in advance. The controller is pre-configured to detect folder opening/closing states and automatically manage transmission processes, eliminating the need for continuous user attention during transmission.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The system implements a feedback mechanism where the controller continuously monitors the folder state during transmission. When the folder is detected to be closed, the system automatically sends completion notifications to the user through alternative channels (display, sound, vibration), ensuring transmission completion is communicated without requiring the folder to remain open.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

2Use of energy by moving object

If the folder is closed during multimedia file transmission and reception, then power consumption is reduced, but the transmission may be interrupted and users lose track of progress

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvepower consumptionVSAvoidtransmission continuity
Core Design Contradiction:
Use of energy by moving objectVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The system performs self-service by automatically detecting folder state changes and managing transmission continuity without user intervention. The controller monitors transmission progress and folder state, and automatically handles notifications and resumption operations, making the system autonomous in maintaining transmission reliability.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The system replaces the mechanical requirement of keeping the folder physically open with an electronic/software-based solution. The controller uses software logic to detect folder state (open/closed) and manages transmission accordingly, substituting the mechanical constraint with an intelligent control system that can operate regardless of folder state.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

3Loss of energy

If the network channel capacity is limited, then network resources are preserved, but transmission time increases significantly for multiple users

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvenetwork resource conservationVSAvoidtransmission time
Core Design Contradiction:
Loss of energyVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The system enables users to initiate transmission requests in advance without requiring immediate execution. Transmission queues are prepared and configured beforehand, allowing multiple users to submit requests that will be processed sequentially when network resources become available, reducing waiting time while preserving network capacity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The system maintains continuous transmission operations whenever network resources are available, rather than interrupting and restarting. By keeping the transmission process continuous and using automatic resumption capabilities, the system maximizes network utilization efficiency and reduces total transmission time across multiple users.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #20Continuity of useful action

4Adaptability or versatility

If the user must access the application server through wireless/wired communication service, then data transmission functionality is provided, but the operation becomes complex and time-consuming

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedata transmission capabilityVSAvoidoperation simplicity
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The system extracts the essential transmission control functions from the complex application server access process. By implementing local detection and control capabilities in the terminal device, the system separates the simple folder state monitoring and transmission initiation from the complex server communication, making the user interface simpler while maintaining full functionality.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #2Taking out (Extraction)

Solution Approach 2:

The system implements a universal control mechanism that handles multiple transmission scenarios (folder open/closed, single/multiple users, different network conditions) through a single integrated controller. This multi-functional approach simplifies operation by providing a unified interface that adapts to various situations without requiring different procedures.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Data Source

PatentUS7693558B2Wireless communication terminal for transmitting and receiving data and method thereof
Publication Date: 2010.04.06 PANTECH CORP
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AI summary

A wireless communication terminal transmitting/receiving data with a folder closed and a method thereof are disclosed. The wireless communication terminal includes: a wireless transceiver for transmitting and receiving data through a wireless communication network; a storage for storing the transmitted data and the received data; a detector for detecting a state of the folder of the wireless communication terminal in order to determine whether the folder is opened or closed; an outputting unit for indicating a result of the data transmission/reception; and a controller for analyzing the transmitted/received data to detect the last packet of the data, and continuing to perform the data transmission/reception without regard to the detected state of the folder until the last packet of the data has been detected.