Electronic Device Mode Switching via Remote Control Connection
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional electronic apparatus and remote control systems are inconvenient for users, as they require separate start-up keys and can be difficult to intuitively match multiple electronic devices with their corresponding remote controls, especially when multiple devices and controls are involved.
Innovation Solution
An electronic apparatus that switches between working modes based on its connection state with a remote control unit, using a connection state acquiring unit and mode switching unit to determine and adjust modes accordingly, and includes features like charging and display content generation for improved user interaction.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of manufacture
If the electronic apparatus and remote control device are designed as two independent components, then the device structure is simple and easy to manufacture, but it becomes inconvenient for users to intuitively correspond the apparatus with its remote control device, especially when multiple devices are involved
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the electronic apparatus and remote control device into an integrated system where the remote control unit can be physically connected to the electronic apparatus via wire or wireless connection. This integration allows the system to automatically recognize the connection state and switch working modes accordingly, eliminating the need for users to manually select or correspond specific remote controls with specific apparatus, thus resolving the contradiction between structural simplicity and operational convenience
2Use of energy by moving object
If the electronic apparatus requires manual activation to enter remote control receiving mode, then the power consumption is reduced when not in use, but the ease of operation deteriorates as users must press start-up keys on the remote control device
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements dynamic working modes that automatically adjust based on the connection state between the electronic apparatus and remote control unit. When connected, the system switches to a remote control receiving mode; when disconnected, it transitions to a low-power mode. This dynamic adaptation allows the system to optimize power consumption while maintaining ease of operation, as users simply need to connect the remote control unit to activate receiving mode without manually pressing start-up keys
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AI summary
An electronic device (100) and method for operating the same. The electronic device (100) comprises at least two working modes and comprises a connection state acquisition unit (110) and a mode switching unit (12). The connection state acquisition unit (110) is used for acquiring the connection state between the electronic device (100) and a remote control unit, and the remote control unit is used for remotely controlling the electronic device (100). The mode switching unit (12) is used for switching the working mode of the electronic device (100) according to the connected state.