Curtain remote controller and a method for setting remote control stroke thereof
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing curtain remote controllers are complex and prone to user confusion due to multi-function buttons and complicated settings for fixed stroke points, leading to misoperation and inconvenience.
Innovation Solution
A curtain remote controller with a circuit board, remote-control buttons, managing buttons, and a conversion switch that separates functions, allowing for intuitive operation and clear separation of button functions, along with a method for setting remote control stroke points through an administrator and user interface, enabling precise control of curtain movement.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Device complexity
If a single-button with multi-functions and combination button control method is adopted to simplify the interface, then the number of buttons is reduced, but the control mode becomes complicated and causes user confusion
Solution Approach 1:
The remote controller is divided into two distinct button groups: remote-control buttons (up, down, stop, light-adjusting) on the front surface for intuitive curtain control, and managing buttons (stroke settings, S control, channel switching) on the back surface for configuration. This spatial segmentation separates control functions from management functions, making the interface clearer and reducing user confusion while maintaining a compact button count.
2Measurement precision
If fixed stroke point control is implemented, then precise curtain positioning is achieved, but the setting steps become very complicated and difficult to understand
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts the complex stroke setting functions into a separate managing button group located on the back surface of the remote controller. By isolating these configuration functions from the main control interface, the patent reduces the complexity perceived by users during normal operation while preserving precise positioning capabilities. The managing buttons are only accessed when needed for setup, keeping the main interface simple.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces an administrator mode as an intermediary layer between the user and the complex stroke setting functions. Users first switch to administrator mode through the conversion switch, then access the managing buttons on the back surface to configure stroke points. This intermediary authentication mechanism simplifies the user experience by hiding complex settings behind a secure access layer, preventing accidental misoperation while enabling precise control when needed.
3Ease of operation
If managing buttons are placed on the front surface for easy access, then operation convenience is improved, but potential misoperation by children increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent relocates the managing buttons from the front surface to the back surface of the remote controller, utilizing the third dimension (depth/surface orientation) to separate functions. This spatial reorganization places configuration buttons in a location less accessible to children who typically grasp and press buttons on the front, thereby preventing misoperation while maintaining ease of access for adult users who can intentionally reach the back surface.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements preliminary protective measures by positioning managing buttons on the back surface and requiring conversion switch activation to access administrator mode. This creates a preliminary barrier against accidental or unauthorized operation by children, who are unlikely to intentionally press buttons on the back surface or understand the conversion switch mechanism, thus preventing misoperation before it can occur.
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AI summary
A curtain remote controller and a method for setting remote control stroke thereof are provided, and the curtain remote controller controls the curtain driving motor through remote-control buttons; the managing buttons are used to set the upper and lower stroke interval of the curtain, so that the curtain moves within the interval and free adjustment of the stroke interval according to specific requirements is achieved. Meanwhile, the curtain remote controller adopts a conversion switch to form the remote control module and the setting module of the curtain remote controller, so that the function modules of the buttons are clearly divided to avoid situations such as the user is confused by too many buttons; it is convenient for users to identify each function module with a simple operation interface; the logical relationship of the curtain remote controller is simplified, and misoperation of the user is avoided.