Communication Apparatus Automatic Display Activation via Dual Paths
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing communication devices, such as conference systems, often require user intervention to enable the display function on external display devices during incoming calls, leading to inconvenience and potential missed information about the caller.
Innovation Solution
A communication apparatus that includes an incoming call detection unit, an image output unit, and a control unit to automatically enable the display function on externally connected display devices via a separate communication session, ensuring information about the caller is displayed even if the display function is initially disabled.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Loss of energy
If the display function is stopped on the external display device to save power or reduce distraction, then power consumption is reduced and user focus is improved, but the user cannot view caller information during incoming calls
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the communication system into a communication device and a display device, allowing the communication device to remain in a low-power state while the display device independently manages its display function. The communication device can receive calls and notify the display device, which then activates its display to show caller information without requiring the communication device to maintain high power consumption.
Solution Approach 2:
The display device is equipped with independent notification and display capabilities that allow it to autonomously show caller information when notified by the communication device. This self-service mechanism enables the display device to handle information presentation without requiring continuous active state of the communication device, reducing overall system power consumption while maintaining information availability.
2Loss of information
If the user manually activates the display function when an incoming call is received, then caller information can be displayed, but the user experiences trouble and time loss from additional operations
Solution Approach 1:
The communication device is configured to automatically detect incoming calls and send notifications to the display device before the user needs to view the information. The display device is pre-configured to activate its display function upon receiving such notifications, so that when the user arrives, the caller information is already displayed without requiring any manual activation steps.
Solution Approach 2:
The system implements an automatic feedback loop where the communication device monitors for incoming calls and automatically triggers the display device to activate and show caller information. This closed-loop feedback mechanism eliminates the need for user intervention, as the system automatically responds to incoming calls by displaying the relevant information on the display device.
3Ease of operation
If the display function is automatically activated when an incoming call is received, then caller information is easily displayed, but power consumption increases and the display may remain active unnecessarily
Solution Approach 1:
The display device activates its display function periodically only when needed - specifically when it receives a notification from the communication device about an incoming call. After displaying the caller information, the display can be automatically deactivated after a predetermined period or when the call is answered, creating a periodic on-demand operation pattern that balances ease of use with power conservation.
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AI summary
A communication apparatus for causing a display device to display information about communication is disclosed, the display device being connected to the communication apparatus, the information about communication being received from a communication device. The communication apparatus includes an incoming call detection unit that detects an incoming call for starting the communication; an image output unit that outputs an image to the display device via a first communication path in order to cause the display device to display the information about communication; and a control unit that controls, via a second communication path in response to the detection of the incoming call, a display function of the display device, the second communication path being different from the first communication path. The control of the display function of the display device by the control unit enables the display device to display the information about communication.