Touchscreen Remote Controller With Adaptive UI for Multi-Mode Input

Solution Overview

Problem

Existing image processing apparatuses require multiple input units for various functions, occupying space and being costly, and are inconvenient for users to operate due to the complexity of input methods.

Innovation Solution

A remote controller with a touch screen that supports multiple input modes, including a control mode, character input mode, and handwriting mode, integrated into a single device, allowing for seamless switching and display of input menus.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If multiple separate input units are provided for various functions, then the image processing apparatus can receive diverse information, but the installation space increases and cost increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveinput functionalityVSAvoidinstallation space

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSArea of stationary object

Solution Approach 1:

The patent combines multiple separate input units (remote controller, keyboard, mouse, touch panel) into a single integrated input unit that can perform all input functions. The controller includes a communication unit that receives signals from various input devices and processes them through a unified interface, eliminating the need for separate input units while maintaining full functionality.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The integrated input unit is designed to perform multiple functions simultaneously. It can process remote control signals, keyboard inputs, mouse movements, and touch panel gestures through a single device. The controller includes multiple processing modules that handle different input types, making the single unit universal for all input needs.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

2Adaptability or versatility

If multiple separate input units are provided for various functions, then the image processing apparatus can receive diverse information, but the cost increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveinput functionalityVSAvoidmanufacturing cost

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSEase of manufacture

Solution Approach 1:

The patent combines multiple separate input units (remote controller, keyboard, mouse, touch panel) into a single integrated input unit that can perform all input functions. The controller includes a communication unit that receives signals from various input devices and processes them through a unified interface, eliminating the need for separate input units while maintaining full functionality.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The integrated input unit is designed to perform multiple functions simultaneously. It can process remote control signals, keyboard inputs, mouse movements, and touch panel gestures through a single device. The controller includes multiple processing modules that handle different input types, making the single unit universal for all input needs.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

3Adaptability or versatility

If multiple separate input units are provided for various functions, then the image processing apparatus can receive diverse information, but user convenience decreases due to complex manipulation

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveinput functionalityVSAvoiduser convenience

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The patent combines multiple separate input units (remote controller, keyboard, mouse, touch panel) into a single integrated input unit that can perform all input functions. The controller includes a communication unit that receives signals from various input devices and processes them through a unified interface, eliminating the need for separate input units while maintaining full functionality.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The integrated input unit automatically detects and adapts to the user's input method. The controller includes a detection unit that identifies the type of input device being used and switches processing modes accordingly, eliminating the need for users to manually configure or switch between different input units. The system serves itself by automatically adapting to user needs.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #25Self-service

Data Source

PatentUS12445672B2Remote controller, control method thereof and image processing apparatus having the same

Publication Date: 2025.10.14 SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO LTD

AI summary

A remote controller includes a touch screen, a communicator, and a processor. The processor controls control a first user interface to be displayed on the touch screen, identifies a signal which is received through the communicator while the first user interface is displayed on the touch screen, and controls a second user interface to be displayed on the touch screen based on the received signal. The second user interface performs a function which is different from that of the first user interface.