Multi-Input Advertising Display for Flexible Playback Switching

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional advertising apparatuses lack compatibility, as they are limited to a fixed built-in operating system, preventing users from easily switching or adjusting media input sources.

Innovation Solution

An advertising apparatus designed with a multi-function control module and video box mounting component, supporting multiple playback modes through various video and data signal input/output ports, allowing users to connect their own video boxes and switch display sources via automatic recognition.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of manufacture

If a fixed main control system is configured at the time of manufacture, then the device structure is simplified and manufacturing is easier, but the adaptability and versatility of the advertising apparatus deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveease of manufactureVSAvoidadaptability
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of manufactureVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The advertising apparatus is designed with multiple video signal input interfaces (HDMI, VGA, DVI, component, composite) and supports multiple playback modes (local storage playback, network streaming playback, video box connection playback). This multi-functionality enables the device to adapt to different media input sources and user needs, resolving the contradiction between simplified manufacturing and adaptability.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Solution Approach 2:

The system allows dynamic switching between different playback modes and input sources through an operating interface system or automatic recognition. The playback mode can be changed from a fixed state to a dynamic, user-adjustable state, enabling the apparatus to adapt to different usage scenarios while maintaining a relatively simple fixed structure.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

2Ease of manufacture

If a fixed main control system is configured at the time of manufacture, then the device structure is simplified, but the ease of operation deteriorates when users need to switch media input sources

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedevice structure simplicityVSAvoidease of operation
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of manufactureVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The system provides automatic recognition functionality that can automatically detect and switch to the appropriate input source without requiring manual configuration by the user. This self-service feature simplifies operation while maintaining the simple fixed structure of the device.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

By providing multiple input interfaces and playback modes with a unified control system, the device allows users to easily switch between different media sources (local storage, network streaming, video boxes) without complex reconfiguration, thereby improving ease of operation while keeping the overall structure simple.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

3Adaptability or versatility

If multiple video signal input interfaces are provided, then the adaptability and versatility are improved, but the device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
ImprovecompatibilityVSAvoiddevice complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The advertising apparatus integrates multiple video signal input interfaces (HDMI, VGA, DVI, component, composite) and multiple playback modes into a single unified system. This universal design allows one device to perform multiple functions, improving compatibility without proportionally increasing overall device complexity through modular integration.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent combines multiple input interfaces and playback modes into a single integrated advertising apparatus with a unified main control system. By merging these functions into one device rather than requiring separate systems, the overall complexity is managed while maintaining high adaptability and versatility.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Data Source

PatentUS12633238B2Advertising apparatus
Publication Date: 2026.05.19 LINKSIGN TECH LTD
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AI summary

An advertising apparatus compatible with multiple playback modes is provided, including a main body. The main body includes a display screen, a multi-function control module, a video box mounting component, a power supply board, a control box, and tempered glass. The tempered glass covers the display screen and an end face of the control box. The display screen is electrically connected to the multi-function control module and the power supply board. The video box mounting component is configured to connect and mount a video box. The multi-function control module is integrated with a video and data signal input/output module. The video and data signal input/output module includes video and data signal input ports. The power supply board includes a power supply interface. The multi-function control module is configured to output system signals thereof to the display screen through the video and data signal input/output module for display.