Electronic Device Object Recognition and Control Interface
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Solution Overview
Problem
Users face inconvenience when trying to control multiple devices due to differing control interfaces, making it difficult to remotely manage devices through mobile terminals.
Innovation Solution
An electronic device that recognizes objects through a camera or short-range wireless communication, allowing users to select and control devices based on attributes, enabling intuitive control of external devices.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If multiple devices with different control interfaces are controlled through a mobile terminal, then the remote control function is provided, but it is inconvenient for users to control other devices due to different control interfaces
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies universality by enabling a mobile terminal to control multiple types of devices (TV, audio equipment, air conditioners, etc.) through a unified control interface. The system recognizes different device types and automatically adapts the control method, allowing one device to perform multiple control functions without requiring separate control interfaces for each device type.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces an intermediary approach by using device recognition technology (camera-based or short-range wireless communication) as a mediator between the user and the target device. This intermediary automatically identifies the device type and selects the appropriate control protocol, eliminating the need for users to manually configure different control interfaces for different devices.
2Extent of automation
If device recognition is performed through camera or short-range wireless communication, then automatic device identification is achieved, but the system complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies partial action by offering multiple recognition methods (camera-based visual recognition and short-range wireless communication) but allowing the system to select only the necessary one based on the situation. This provides automatic identification capability without requiring all recognition components to be active simultaneously, thus managing system complexity while maintaining automation.
3Measurement precision
If multiple recognition methods are provided for device identification, then identification accuracy is improved, but the operation complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies preliminary action by pre-configuring multiple recognition methods and their corresponding protocols in advance. When device identification is needed, the system automatically selects and executes the appropriate pre-configured method based on device characteristics, eliminating the need for users to manually choose between different recognition methods and reducing operational complexity.
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AI summary
A method for an electronic device to control an object includes recognizing a first object and a second object, identifying a first attribute of the first object and a second attribute of the second object, selecting an object to control based on the first attribute and the second attribute, generating an operation signal for the selected object, and transmitting the generated operation signal to the selected object.