Bidirectional Remote Control with Feedback Confirmation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current remote control systems for electronic devices operate in a unidirectional manner, failing to confirm whether commands are executed by the devices, limiting their ability to control multiple devices simultaneously and interact bidirectionally.
Innovation Solution
A method and device incorporating a receiving module, controlling module, and detecting module that generate control signals based on triggering signals, detect feedback signals to confirm action execution, and enable simultaneous control and bidirectional interaction between multiple electronic devices, with an optional alarming module for conflict resolution.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a remote controller is used to control a single electronic device in a unidirectional manner, then the control operation is simple, but the system cannot confirm whether the command is executed and cannot control multiple devices simultaneously
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements bidirectional communication between the remote controller and electronic devices by adding a feedback signal transmission mechanism. The electronic device receives control signals from the remote controller and sends back feedback signals to confirm command execution status, thereby resolving the issue of unable to verify whether commands are executed while maintaining operational simplicity
2Device complexity
If a remote controller is used to control a single electronic device in a unidirectional manner, then the control system is simple, but the device cannot control multiple electronic devices simultaneously
Solution Approach 1:
The patent enhances the remote controller's functionality by enabling it to control multiple different types of electronic devices simultaneously. The system incorporates device identification mechanisms and multiple signal transmission channels, allowing a single remote controller to serve multiple devices without significantly increasing system complexity
3Reliability
If feedback signals are added to enable bidirectional interaction, then command execution confirmation is achieved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the feedback signal transmission function with the existing control signal transmission mechanism. By merging the bidirectional communication capabilities into the existing remote control system architecture and using integrated circuit designs, the patent achieves command execution confirmation while minimizing the increase in device complexity
Data Source
AI summary
The present invention provides a method and a device for controlling electronic devices. The method includes the following steps. According to a triggering signal, a first control signal is generated for controlling a first electronic device to execute a first action. After that, based on whether the first electronic device executes the first action, a first feedback signal is generated. When the first feedback signal indicates that the first electronic device executes the first action, a second control signal is generated for controlling a second electronic device to execute a second action. Therefore, the method and the device of the present invention provide interaction and simultaneous control between the device and a plurality of electronic devices.