17992798. ELECTRONIC DEVICE, REMOTE CONTROL DEVICE AND CONTROLLING METHOD THEREOF simplified abstract (Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.)

ELECTRONIC DEVICE, REMOTE CONTROL DEVICE AND CONTROLLING METHOD THEREOF

Organization Name

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

Inventor(s)

Kihyun Song of Suwon-si Gyeonggi-do (KR)

Jehwan Seo of Suwon-si Gyeonggi-do (KR)

Minsup Kim of Suwon-si Gyeonggi-do (KR)

Sukhoon Yoon of Suwon-si Gyeonggi-do (KR)

Jongkeun Lee of Suwon-si Gyeonggi-do (KR)

Chaeyoung Lim of Suwon-si Gyeonggi-do (KR)

ELECTRONIC DEVICE, REMOTE CONTROL DEVICE AND CONTROLLING METHOD THEREOF - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17992798 titled 'ELECTRONIC DEVICE, REMOTE CONTROL DEVICE AND CONTROLLING METHOD THEREOF

Simplified Explanation

The patent application describes an electronic device that can establish a Bluetooth connection with a remote control device. Here are the key points:

• The electronic device has two communication units and a processor for control.
• The second communication unit can receive undirected advertising packets when a specific infrared (IR) signal is received from a remote control device through the first communication unit.
• When an undirected advertising packet is received in this scan state, the device extracts identification information of a target device from the packet.
• If the acquired identification information matches the identification information of the electronic device, a user interface (UI) is provided to guide the Bluetooth connection with the remote control device.

Potential applications of this technology:

• Home automation systems: The electronic device can be used to connect and control various smart devices in a home, such as lights, thermostats, and security systems.
• Entertainment systems: The device can establish a Bluetooth connection with a remote control device, such as a smartphone or tablet, to control audio/video equipment, gaming consoles, or streaming devices.
• Industrial automation: This technology can be applied in industrial settings to connect and control machinery, sensors, and other equipment.

Problems solved by this technology:

• Simplified pairing process: The device automatically scans for undirected advertising packets and extracts identification information, eliminating the need for manual pairing procedures.
• Seamless connection: By matching the identification information of the target device with the electronic device, the UI can guide the user to establish a Bluetooth connection effortlessly.

Benefits of this technology:

• User-friendly experience: The simplified pairing process and guided UI make it easier for users to connect their electronic devices with remote control devices.
• Time-saving: The automatic scanning and identification process reduce the time and effort required for pairing.
• Improved compatibility: The device can connect with a wide range of remote control devices, as long as they transmit the preset IR signal and undirected advertising packets.

Original Abstract Submitted

An example electronic device includes a first communication unit, a second communication unit, and a processor for performing control such that the second communication unit operates in a scan state in which an undirected advertising packet can be received when a preset IR signal is received from a remote control device through the first communication unit, acquiring identification information of a target device from the undirected advertising packet when the undirected advertising packet is received from the remote control device in the scan state, and providing a user interface (UI) for guiding a Bluetooth connection with remote control device when the acquired identification information of a target device matches identification information of the electronic device.