Cue Light Device for Live Event Device Status Monitoring
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Solution Overview
Problem
During live events, it is challenging to determine which devices are currently active or 'live' among multiple devices, making it difficult for operators to make adjustments without interrupting the ongoing event.
Innovation Solution
A cue light device system that includes connection interfaces for electrical coupling to a video switcher, a microcontroller to analyze data from the video switcher, and a multi-position switch to control a light source, allowing for real-time indication of device status through lighting changes.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Loss of information
If operators manually monitor multiple devices during live events, then they can identify active devices, but it becomes difficult to make adjustments without interrupting the ongoing event
Solution Approach 1:
The patent employs color-changing LED lights to indicate device status. Different colors represent different states (e.g., green for active, red for inactive), allowing operators to quickly identify which devices are currently being used without needing to manually check each device. This visual indication system maintains event continuity while providing clear device status information.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces manual mechanical monitoring with an automated electronic indication system. The system uses microcontrollers to receive signals from video switchers and automatically control LED lights to reflect device status, eliminating the need for operators to manually monitor and identify active devices during live events.
2Measurement precision
If operators check device status during live events, then they can identify which device is live, but making changes requires interrupting the ongoing event
Solution Approach 1:
The patent enables operators to prepare and test changes on standby devices while the main device is active. The visual indication system shows which devices are active and which are available for preparation, allowing operators to make adjustments in advance without interrupting the ongoing event. When ready, the pre-prepared device can be switched to active status seamlessly.
3Adaptability or versatility
If multiple devices are present during live events, then broadcasting options increase, but it becomes difficult to know which device is currently live
Solution Approach 1:
The patent uses color-changing LED indicators to provide immediate visual feedback about device status. Each device has an associated LED that changes color or illuminates to indicate whether it is currently active, making it easy to identify the live device among multiple broadcasting options without adding complexity to the device setup.
4Loss of information
If operators manually monitor device status, then they can identify active devices, but adjustments cannot be made without interrupting the event
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a feedback system where the LED indicators continuously reflect the current device status based on signals from the video switcher. This real-time feedback allows operators to see which devices are active and make informed decisions about which devices to adjust or prepare for switching, enabling seamless operation without interrupting the event.
Data Source
AI summary
A cue light device may comprise one or more connection interfaces configured for electrical coupling to a video switcher via a cable; a microcontroller configured to obtain and analyze data from the video switcher via the cable and the one or more connection interfaces; a multi-position switch configured to selectively permit a segment of the data to be processed by the microcontroller; and a light source electrically coupled to the microcontroller and configured to selectively illuminate based on a configuration of the multi-position switch.