18084207. ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF simplified abstract (Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.)
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ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF
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Inventor(s)
Byounghyun Kim of Suwon-si (KR)
ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18084207 titled 'ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF
Simplified Explanation
The abstract describes an electronic device with a display, memory, and processor that can communicate with an external device to receive content from multiple content providers. When a user command is given to display information about the external device, the device retrieves recommended content information based on stored data and displays a user interface screen that maps the external device and the recommended content.
- The electronic device has a display, memory, and processor.
- It can communicate with an external device that receives content from multiple content providers.
- When a user command is given to display information about the external device, the device retrieves recommended content information.
- The recommended content information is based on stored data and viewing history information corresponding to the external device.
- The device then displays a user interface screen that maps the external device and the recommended content.
Potential Applications
- This technology can be used in smart TVs or streaming devices to provide personalized recommendations based on the user's viewing history and the content available from different providers.
- It can also be applied in mobile devices or tablets to suggest relevant content from various sources based on the user's preferences and viewing habits.
Problems Solved
- This technology addresses the problem of content overload by providing personalized recommendations based on the user's preferences and viewing history.
- It simplifies the process of finding and accessing content from multiple providers by mapping the external device and recommended content in a user-friendly interface.
Benefits
- Users can easily discover and access relevant content from different providers without the need to search through multiple apps or platforms.
- The personalized recommendations enhance the user experience by suggesting content that aligns with their interests and viewing habits.
- The mapping of the external device and recommended content in the user interface screen provides a visually intuitive way to navigate and explore content options.
Original Abstract Submitted
An electronic device comprising a display; a memory to store recommended content information and a processor which: controls a communication interface to communicate with an external device that receives content from a plurality of content providers and provides the content to the electronic device; when a user command to display a UI screen including information on the external device is input, obtains recommended content information related to the plurality of content providers connected to the external device on the basis of information stored in the memory; and controls the display to display a UI screen to which the external device and the obtained recommended content information are mapped, where the information stored in the memory is obtained on the basis of viewing history information corresponding to the external device.
