Videoconference Codec Acknowledgement Signal Control
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing videoconferencing systems require multiple remote controls for controlling various devices, making them complex and costly to install and use, as users must manage separate controls for codecs, displays, lighting, and other components.
Innovation Solution
A videoconferencing system with a codec that generates acknowledgement signals, a remote control for controlling the codec, and a system controller that communicates with the codec and other components to send commands, allowing for unified control of the system through a single remote control.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If multiple remote controls are used to control different devices (codec, display, lighting), then each device can be controlled independently, but the system complexity and cost increase significantly
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple device control functions into a single remote control unit. The codec controller generates acknowledgment signals that are received by the controller, which then coordinates control of the display, lighting, and other components through a unified interface, eliminating the need for multiple separate remote controls.
Solution Approach 2:
The controller is designed with universal functionality to control multiple different devices (codec, display, lighting, window shades) through a single unified system. The acknowledgment signal mechanism enables the controller to adaptively manage various components without requiring device-specific control interfaces.
2Ease of operation
If custom remotes with proprietary programming are used to control the system, then unified control is achieved, but the cost and programming complexity increase
Solution Approach 1:
The codec automatically generates acknowledgment signals that provide system state information without requiring external programming or configuration. The controller receives these signals and automatically coordinates device control, eliminating the need for proprietary programming languages or complex setup procedures.
Solution Approach 2:
The acknowledgment signal mechanism creates a feedback loop where the codec communicates its state to the controller, which then automatically adjusts other devices accordingly. This feedback-driven approach eliminates the need for pre-programming control sequences, as the system adapts dynamically based on real-time codec status.
3Ease of manufacture
If separate remote controls are used for each device, then installation is straightforward, but user operation becomes complex and time-consuming
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges multiple device control functions into a single remote control unit. The codec controller generates acknowledgment signals that are received by the controller, which then coordinates control of the display, lighting, and other components through a unified interface, eliminating the need for multiple separate remote controls.
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AI summary
A videoconferencing system includes a codec configured to generate one or more acknowledgement signals, a remote control for controlling the codec, a system controller in communication with the codec, and at least one other videoconferencing component. The system controller is configured to send one or more commands to the other videoconferencing component in response to the one or more acknowledgement signals generated by the codec. Other videoconferencing systems and presentation systems and related methods are also disclosed.