Browser-Based Embedded TV Interface via Web and Adaptation Layers

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current intelligent home appliances, such as televisions, require high configuration and frequent updates due to fast application update frequencies, making user convenience in upgrading and installing applications difficult.

Innovation Solution

A browser-based embedded operation method that uses a cross-platform interface design, allowing web applications to interact with the Linux bottom layer through a web layer and adaptation layer interface, enabling convenient system operation and enhancing interface effects by using HTML, JS, and CSS languages for user-friendly interfaces.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If Android system is used for intelligent electronic devices, then application functionality is improved, but system configuration requirements and complexity increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveapplication functionalityVSAvoidsystem configuration requirements
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent introduces a web layer as an intermediary between the user interface and the Linux operating system. This web layer uses standard web technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) to provide application functionality without requiring the full Android system, thereby reducing configuration requirements while maintaining versatility through web-based applications.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent replaces the traditional Android operating system mechanism with a web-based mechanism running on Linux. Instead of using Android's complex system architecture, the invention uses web browsers and web technologies to deliver application functionality, substituting a lighter, more flexible system that reduces hardware configuration requirements.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

2Reliability

If frequent application updates are implemented, then application problems are solved, but user convenience and operation simplicity deteriorate

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveapplication problem resolutionVSAvoiduser convenience
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The patent makes the television system universally compatible with web-based applications through a standardized web layer. This allows applications to be updated through the web browser without requiring separate installation or upgrade processes for each application, maintaining reliability while simplifying user operation to just browsing.

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

3Ease of manufacture

If cross-platform interface design is implemented, then interface design convenience is improved, but system integration complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveinterface design convenienceVSAvoidsystem integration complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of manufactureVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent segments the system into distinct layers: the web layer using standard web technologies for cross-platform interface design, and the Linux underlying layer for system operations. This segmentation allows interface designers to work with familiar web technologies while the system integration complexity is managed through the adaptation layer that handles communication between layers.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Data Source

PatentUS10863249B2Browser-based embedded operation method, television set and storage device
Publication Date: 2020.12.08 SHENZHEN SKYWORTH RGB ELECTRONICS CO LTD
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AI summary

The invention discloses a browser-based embedded operation method, a television set and a storage device. A functional requirement of an operating system available to a browser-based embedded device is obtained; an interface for system operations by a user is set by using a predetermined language; a web layer interface for invoking the interface directly is set and an adaptation layer interface for data interaction with the web layer interface is set; a Linux function interface is set based on the adaptation layer interface and a communication way between the web layer interface and the adaptation layer interface is set; and according to the obtained user operation, an interface response is carried out and functional feedback is carried out by a television set. Therefore, the interface design becomes convenient and the interface effect of the embedded device is enhanced.