Samsung electronics co., ltd. (20240137953). ELECTRONIC DEVICE CAPABLE OF CONTROLLING NEIGHBORING DEVICE AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING THE SAME simplified abstract
Contents
- 1 ELECTRONIC DEVICE CAPABLE OF CONTROLLING NEIGHBORING DEVICE AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING THE SAME
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 ELECTRONIC DEVICE CAPABLE OF CONTROLLING NEIGHBORING DEVICE AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING THE SAME - A simplified explanation of the abstract
- 1.4 Simplified Explanation
- 1.5 Potential Applications
- 1.6 Problems Solved
- 1.7 Benefits
- 1.8 Potential Commercial Applications
- 1.9 Possible Prior Art
- 1.10 Original Abstract Submitted
ELECTRONIC DEVICE CAPABLE OF CONTROLLING NEIGHBORING DEVICE AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING THE SAME
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Youngchan Woo of Suwon-si (KR)
ELECTRONIC DEVICE CAPABLE OF CONTROLLING NEIGHBORING DEVICE AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING THE SAME - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240137953 titled 'ELECTRONIC DEVICE CAPABLE OF CONTROLLING NEIGHBORING DEVICE AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING THE SAME
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes a method for controlling a mobile device by displaying a user interface screen with various elements, detecting user inputs, identifying neighboring devices, displaying a window with elements related to the neighboring devices, and transmitting control commands to the selected neighboring device.
- User interface screen with multiple elements
- Detection of user inputs
- Identification of neighboring devices
- Display of window with elements related to neighboring devices
- Transmission of control commands to selected neighboring device
Potential Applications
This technology could be applied in smart home systems, allowing users to control various devices in their home through a mobile device.
Problems Solved
This technology solves the problem of efficiently controlling multiple devices through a single interface, simplifying the user experience and enhancing convenience.
Benefits
The benefits of this technology include seamless device control, improved user interaction, and enhanced connectivity between devices.
Potential Commercial Applications
One potential commercial application of this technology is in the development of smart home automation systems for residential and commercial buildings.
Possible Prior Art
Prior art in this field may include patents related to remote control systems, mobile device communication protocols, and user interface design for device control applications.
Unanswered Questions
How does this technology ensure data security and privacy when transmitting control commands to neighboring devices?
This article does not address the specific security measures implemented to protect user data and ensure privacy during device control operations.
What are the limitations of this technology in terms of device compatibility and range of control?
The article does not discuss the potential limitations of this technology in terms of device compatibility with different protocols or the range within which control commands can be effectively transmitted.
Original Abstract Submitted
a mobile device and a method of controlling the same. a control method according to an embodiment comprises displaying a user interface (ui) screen which includes a plurality of ui elements, detecting a first user input associated with a first ui element among the plurality of ui elements, identifying one or more identification codes associated with the first ui element based on the detecting of the first user input, detecting one or more neighboring devices based on the one or more identification codes, displaying a window which includes one or more ui elements associated with the one or more neighboring devices, detecting a second user input associated with a second ui element among the one or more ui elements, determining a neighboring device associated with the second ui element, among the one or more neighboring devices, as a controlled device controllable through the second ui element, based on detecting of the second user input, and transmitting a control command related to the first ui element to the neighboring device determined as the controlled device.
