AVoIP System with Autonomous EDID and PoE for Scalable Distribution
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional audio and video distribution systems require multiple specialized devices and cabling, limiting flexibility and scalability, especially in large deployments where additional hardware is needed to accommodate growing needs, and they face challenges with bandwidth and latency in transmitting high-quality AV signals.
Innovation Solution
The system employs an AVoIP communication system with configurable network ports, multiple AVoIP standards, and autonomous EDID management, integrating high-compression AV streaming, self-powered speaker systems, and automatic transcoding to enable flexible, scalable, and high-quality AV distribution using existing data network cabling, reducing the need for additional hardware and optimizing signal quality.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If conventional AV distribution systems use specialized single-purpose equipment, then device reliability is improved, but device complexity and infrastructure costs increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies universality by enabling standard network switches and routers to perform multiple functions including AV signal distribution, power delivery via PoE, and data communication. This replaces the need for specialized single-purpose AV equipment with multi-functional network infrastructure, reducing overall device complexity while maintaining reliability through proven network technology
Solution Approach 2:
The patent combines multiple functions into unified network infrastructure components. Network switches simultaneously handle AV video/audio data transmission and power delivery through PoE technology. This merging of functions reduces the number of separate devices needed while maintaining system reliability through integrated design
2Adaptability or versatility
If conventional AV systems add hardware for large deployments, then AV distribution capability is improved, but device complexity and infrastructure costs increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent enables standard network switches to universally handle both small and large scale AV deployments through PoE technology. The same network infrastructure can serve few or many endpoints by simply adding or removing PoE-powered devices like network speakers and displays, providing scalable AV distribution without increasing infrastructure complexity
Solution Approach 2:
The system provides dynamic scalability where AV distribution capability can be easily adjusted by adding or removing PoE-powered endpoints. The network infrastructure automatically adapts to deployment size requirements without requiring reconfiguration of core infrastructure, enabling flexible scaling from small to large deployments
3Ease of manufacture
If AV signals are transmitted over network infrastructure, then infrastructure costs are reduced, but bandwidth and latency performance worsen
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies preliminary action by dedicating network bandwidth for AV traffic through QoS configurations and reserving sufficient network capacity before deployment. This ensures that when AV signals are transmitted over the network, adequate bandwidth is already allocated and optimized, preventing performance degradation despite using shared network infrastructure
Solution Approach 2:
The patent optimizes AV signal transmission by adjusting network parameters including packet size, transmission protocols, and QoS settings. These parameter changes enable efficient AV data transmission over network infrastructure, maintaining acceptable bandwidth and latency performance while utilizing cost-effective network hardware
4Ease of operation
If PoE technology is used for power delivery, then ease of installation is improved, but power distribution capability worsens due to distance limitations
Solution Approach 1:
The patent addresses PoE distance limitations by introducing wireless connectivity as another dimension for endpoint connection. While PoE provides easy wired installation, wireless-capable PoE switches and endpoints enable deployment beyond cable reach, effectively extending power and data delivery capability to distant locations through the wireless dimension
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AI summary
A method includes discovering a plurality of endpoint devices. The endpoint devices include an encoder and a decoder. The method also includes determining states of the endpoint devices. The method also includes determining statuses of the endpoint devices. The method also includes updating the control server to include the states of the endpoint devices based at least partially upon the statuses of the endpoint devices. The method also includes receiving a control change. The method also includes actuating the endpoint devices into new states based at least partially upon the control change.