Configurable Computer System with Adaptive Display and Remote Control
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Solution Overview
Problem
Computer systems connected to external displays like televisions face compatibility issues, including signal configuration mismatches and control inefficiencies, as external displays are not optimized for computer output signals and user interaction from a distance.
Innovation Solution
A computer system with a controller that adapts output signals for external displays, includes an overscan wizard for boundary definition, and a remote control with configurable modes for efficient interaction, ensuring optimal display and control on external devices.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Length of stationary object
If a computer system is connected to an external display device using standard video connections, then the display can be viewed from a greater distance, but the display may not be configured to properly display computer output signals
Solution Approach 1:
The system changes display parameters by detecting the external display device type and automatically adjusting resolution, refresh rate, and timing settings to match the external display's capabilities, enabling proper signal compatibility while maintaining extended viewing distance
2Device complexity
If the computer system uses standard display controls designed for close-range interaction, then the control interface is simple, but the controls are not configured adequately to interact efficiently with the display shown on the external display device viewed from a greater distance
Solution Approach 1:
The control interface dynamically adapts to the external display context by enabling remote control modes, adjusting cursor sensitivity, and modifying interaction thresholds based on the detected display device and viewing distance, allowing efficient operation from a distance while maintaining interface simplicity
3Loss of time
If the computer system automatically configures the display output, then setup time is reduced, but the display may not be optimized for the specific external display device
Solution Approach 1:
The system uses feedback from the external display device (detecting device type, resolution, and capabilities) to automatically configure optimal display settings, achieving both rapid setup and precise optimization by continuously adjusting parameters based on the detected display characteristics
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AI summary
According to one aspect, embodiments of the invention provide a computer system comprising a base station having a communication interface adapted to communicate with an external network, an external display device configured to receive output display signals from the base station, a user interface displayed on the external display device and generated in response to the output display signals, wherein the user interface is selectively configurable in one of a plurality of modes of content, and a remote control configured to interact with the user interface displayed by the external display device, wherein the remote control is selectively operable in at least two configurations and wherein the selectively operable remote is configured to permit a user to select for display on the external display device one of the plurality of modes of content of the user interface based on the selected configuration of the remote control.