Communication Terminal Display Control for Audio Device Connectivity
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Solution Overview
Problem
Users of electronic whiteboards are often unaware of or unable to utilize the communication function for sharing audio data, leading to underutilization of the device's capabilities, as the availability of this feature is not clearly indicated.
Innovation Solution
A communication terminal and system that displays communication start information in different formats based on the connection of an external device, specifically an audio device, to inform users of the availability and functionality of audio data communication.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Loss of information
If the communication function is not clearly indicated to users, then the device structure remains simple, but user awareness and utilization of the communication function decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies color changes to indicate the connection status of external audio devices. When an audio device is connected, the communication start information is displayed in a first color (e.g., green or blue) to indicate availability. When no audio device is connected, it is displayed in a second color (e.g., gray or red) to indicate unavailability. This visual differentiation through color changes makes the communication function status immediately recognizable to users without adding complex interface elements.
Solution Approach 2:
The display format of the communication start information dynamically changes based on the connection status of external audio devices. The system automatically detects whether an audio device is connected and switches between a first display format (indicating communication availability) and a second display format (indicating unavailability). This dynamic adaptation allows the interface to provide real-time feedback to users about the communication function status without requiring manual configuration or complex settings.
2Productivity
If the communication function is not clearly indicated, then the interface remains simple, but the functionality utilization in videoconferences and collaborative sessions decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary detection of external audio device connections before the user attempts to use the communication function. The electronic whiteboard automatically checks whether audio devices are connected and prepares the appropriate display format in advance. This preliminary action ensures that when users need to initiate a videoconference or collaborative session, the communication function status is already clearly indicated, enabling them to make informed decisions about whether to proceed with audio communication.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements a feedback mechanism where the display continuously reflects the connection status of external audio devices. The communication start information provides real-time feedback to users about whether the communication function is available. This feedback loop ensures that users are always aware of the current system state regarding audio device connectivity, enabling them to appropriately utilize the communication function in videoconferences and collaborative sessions.
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AI summary
A communication terminal for communicating with a counterpart communication terminal includes: circuitry to control a display to display communication start information reflecting a communication function to be started by the communication terminal, and detect a connection of an external device to the communication terminal to generate a detection result. The external device is to input or output content data to or from the communication terminal to enable the communication terminal to communicate the content data with the counterpart communication terminal using the communication function. When the detection result indicates that the external device is connected to the communication terminal, the circuitry controls the display to display the communication start information in a first display format. When the detection result indicates that the external device is not connected to the communication terminal, the circuitry controls the display to display the communication start information in a second display format.