3D Remote Pairing and Mode Switching for Multi-Standard Control
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Solution Overview
Problem
Complex remote controllers with numerous buttons can inconvenience users as digital broadcasting increases, requiring more efficient user interfaces for controlling image display devices, especially with the need for handling various communication standards and interactive services.
Innovation Solution
A 3D remote controller that can automatically pair with an image display device using RF or IR communication standards, allowing control before pairing and switching between modes based on user input or inactivity, enabling seamless operation across different communication standards.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a remote controller supports multiple communication standards and functions, then the adaptability and versatility improve, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a universal remote controller that supports multiple communication standards (RF, IR, Bluetooth) within a single device. The controller can automatically detect and adapt to different communication protocols, allowing one device to perform multiple functions that would traditionally require separate remote controllers for different devices and standards.
Solution Approach 2:
The remote controller employs automatic pairing functionality where the device autonomously detects available image display devices, initiates pairing protocols, and establishes communication without requiring manual configuration by the user. The controller self-adapts to the communication standard used by the target device, eliminating the need for users to manually select modes or configure settings.
2Adaptability or versatility
If a remote controller supports multiple communication standards, then the adaptability improves, but the ease of operation deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The remote controller performs preliminary actions by automatically detecting available image display devices before the user needs to control them. The automatic pairing process is initiated in advance, establishing communication channels and configuring the appropriate communication standard before the user attempts to use the controller, thus eliminating the need for manual setup.
Solution Approach 2:
The controller autonomously manages the complexity of multiple communication standards by automatically selecting and configuring the appropriate protocol (RF, IR, or Bluetooth) based on the target device. This self-service capability shields the user from technical complexities, allowing operation through simple device selection without requiring knowledge of communication protocols.
3Ease of operation
If automatic pairing is implemented, then the ease of operation improves, but the loss of time during pairing process may increase
Solution Approach 1:
The remote controller maintains continuous scanning and detection of available image display devices, keeping the pairing process ready to execute immediately when the user selects a device. Rather than initiating detection only when needed, the system continuously monitors for devices, ensuring that the pairing action can be completed instantly without requiring time-consuming initialization or scanning phases.
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AI summary
A method for pairing and operating a multi-mode pointing device is provided. A pointing device may be automatically paired with an image display device. A pairing request signal may be transmitted on a prescribed frequency channel, and a signal may be received indicating information of a plurality of frequency channels. One of the frequency channels may be selected as a pairing frequency channel for operating in a radio frequency mode.