METHODS AND DEVICES FOR MAINTAINING A DEVICE-OPERATED FUNCTION

摘要

Methods and devices for maintaining a device-operated function. A first device initially operates as an active master with responsibility to execute the device-operated function by automatically performing one or more operation tasks according to certain operational parameters and gaining knowledge when performing the operation tasks. Meanwhile, a second device is acting as a passive standby device. When the first device cannot or should not operate as the active master anymore, e.g. due to low battery, the responsibility is transferred to the second device by transferring the operational parameters and the knowledge from the first device to the second device. Then, the second device operates as the active master with responsibility to execute the device-operated function according to the operational parameters and using the knowledge if required.

主权项

1. A method performed by a first device for maintaining a device-operated function, the method comprising:
operating as an active master with responsibility to execute the device-operated function by automatically performing one or more operation tasks according to one or more operational parameters configured in the first device and gaining knowledge when performing the one or more operation tasks, and transferring the responsibility to a second device acting as a passive standby device, by transferring the one or more operational parameters and the knowledge to the second device, thereby enabling the second device to operate as the active master and to automatically perform the one or more operation tasks according to the one or more operational parameters and using the knowledge if required.