Controller-Based Multi-Display Information Allocation
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Solution Overview
Problem
In systems with multiple display sections, such as a remote control with a touch screen and a TV receiver, existing technologies struggle to effectively utilize both displays for information processing, leading to user difficulty in accessing and managing information across these sections.
Innovation Solution
An information processing system where a controller decides the information to be displayed on a second display section based on the attributes of an operation subject on a first display section, with a communication section transmitting control information to ensure seamless display across both sections, allowing for efficient use of multiple displays even for information intended for a single display.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a system has multiple display sections (e.g., remote control touch screen and TV receiver display), then the system can provide more display options and information access points, but the complexity of managing and coordinating which display shows what information increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the display coordination function by identifying specific operation subjects (TV program information, Web page information, etc.) and assigning them to appropriate display sections based on their attributes. This segmentation allows each display section to handle specific types of information independently, reducing overall system coordination complexity while maintaining versatility.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces an intermediary mechanism (the controller that decides information distribution) that mediates between the information source and multiple display sections. This intermediary automatically determines which display section should display which information based on pre-established rules, simplifying the coordination burden while enabling effective use of multiple displays.
2Ease of operation
If information is displayed on a single display section, then the display content is simple and easy to manage, but the system cannot effectively utilize multiple display sections for enhanced user experience
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements dynamic display allocation where the system automatically adjusts which display section shows which information based on the current operation subject and user context. This dynamic approach maintains ease of operation by automating the decision-making process while enabling effective multi-display utilization without requiring manual configuration.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent changes the parameter of information distribution from static (single display) to dynamic (multiple displays) by modifying the display section assignment based on operation subject attributes. This parameter change allows the system to adapt to different operational contexts while maintaining simple user interaction through automated decisions.
3Productivity
If the system automatically decides information distribution based on operation subject attributes, then multi-display utilization is enhanced, but the complexity of determining and implementing these decisions increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies preliminary action by pre-establishing rules and criteria for determining which display section should display which information based on operation subject attributes. These pre-defined rules enable automatic decision-making during operation, improving information processing efficiency while keeping the control logic manageable through advance preparation rather than complex real-time calculations.
Solution Approach 2:
The system performs self-service by automatically determining information distribution without requiring manual user intervention. The controller independently analyzes operation subject attributes and makes decisions about display allocation, improving productivity while the automation handles the complexity internally without adding user burden.
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AI summary
An information processing device includes a controller that decides information to be displayed on a second display section based on an attribute of an operation subject displayed on a first display section when the operation subject is operated, and a communication section that transmits control information for causing the second display section to display the information decided by the controller to a device having the second display section.