Wireless Cinema Camera Control for USB-C PD Power Switching
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing cinema camera communication and control devices lack the ability to dynamically switch between USB-C PD sink and source power modes and negotiate connections with Ethernet devices using 1000 Mbps Ethernet without additional software or adapters, limiting synchronized communication and control among multiple cinema cameras.
Innovation Solution
A wireless communication device with a circuit board, processor, and algorithm housed in a chassis, featuring a cheese plate with mounting options and a remote antenna mount, enabling dynamic power mode switching and Ethernet negotiation without additional software or adapters.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If existing cinema camera communication devices are used, then basic communication functionality is provided, but the ability to dynamically switch between USB-C PD sink and source power modes and negotiate 1000 Mbps Ethernet connections is lacking
Solution Approach 1:
The wireless communication device is designed with dual-role power (DRP) capability through the USB-C interface, enabling it to function both as a power sink and power source. The device includes power management circuitry that can dynamically switch between receiving power from and providing power to connected devices, eliminating the need for separate power supply hardware and achieving multi-functionality in a single integrated device.
2Adaptability or versatility
If additional software or adapters are used to enable 1000 Mbps Ethernet connections, then Ethernet negotiation capability is improved, but device complexity and hardware requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
The device integrates wireless communication, Ethernet networking, and power management functions into a single unified hardware platform. The Ethernet interface is built-in with native 1000 Mbps capability, and the power management circuitry is integrated with the USB-C controller, eliminating the need for external adapters or additional software layers to enable these functions.
3Productivity
If multiple cinema cameras operate simultaneously without synchronized communication capability, then individual camera operation is maintained, but synchronized communication and control among multiple cameras is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The wireless communication device implements a synchronized communication protocol that enables multiple cinema cameras to exchange operational status and control information in real-time. The system uses bidirectional communication with feedback mechanisms where each camera can receive and respond to commands from other cameras or central controllers, enabling coordinated operation across multiple devices through structured communication protocols.
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AI summary
The cinema camera communication and control device is a wireless communication device comprising a circuit board having a processor, an algorithm, a power connection to a power source, and a wireless communication device housed within a chassis in the form of a rectangular box, a recessed antenna connection, and a remote antenna mount. The disclosed invention enables synchronized control and communication for cinema camera operators with the ability to dynamically change between USB-C PD (Power Delivery) sink and USB-C PD (Power Delivery) source power modes and negotiate a connection with Ethernet devices that exclusively use 1000 Mbps Ethernet without needing additional software or an external USB-to-Ethernet adapter.