Display Apparatus Adapting User Interface to Remote Control Device

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Solution Overview

Problem

Users face inconvenience when trying to execute apps on a display apparatus for gaming or specialized functions due to compatibility issues with conventional infrared remote controls, requiring selection among multiple remote control devices.

Innovation Solution

A display apparatus and method that adapts its user interface based on the remote control device used, identifying the device through communication protocols and displaying a corresponding UI screen, allowing seamless control without the need for user intervention.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If a user uses a conventional infrared remote controller, then the device complexity is reduced, but the adaptability to different apps and functions deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecompatibility with different appsVSAvoidnumber of remote control devices
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The display apparatus is designed to support multiple types of remote control devices (infrared remote controllers, Bluetooth remote controllers, keyboard, mouse, etc.) through a unified adaptation mechanism. The system automatically detects the type of remote control device and adapts the user interface accordingly, allowing a single display apparatus to work with various input devices without requiring separate specialized controllers for each function.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Solution Approach 2:

The user interface dynamically changes based on the detected remote control device type. When a different type of remote control device is detected, the display apparatus automatically adjusts the UI layout, available options, and control methods to match the capabilities of the detected device. This dynamic adaptation eliminates the need for users to manually configure settings for different devices.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

2Ease of operation

If the user selects from multiple remote control devices, then the adaptability to specific functions is improved, but the ease of operation deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveautomatic device recognitionVSAvoidremote control device selection
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The display apparatus performs automatic detection and identification of the remote control device type without requiring user intervention. The system self-configures by detecting the incoming signal protocol and automatically selecting the appropriate user interface mode, eliminating the burden of manual device selection and configuration from the user.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The system prepares multiple user interface configurations in advance for different remote control device types. When a remote control device connects, the display apparatus has already prepared the appropriate UI layout and control options, allowing for immediate adaptation without requiring real-time configuration or user guidance.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

3Reliability

If the user remembers which apps are compatible with which remote control devices, then the reliability of control is improved, but the ease of operation deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecontrol compatibilityVSAvoiduser memory burden
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The display apparatus provides continuous feedback about the detected remote control device type and the currently available control options. The system informs users of compatible apps and functions based on the detected device, ensuring reliable control while eliminating the need for users to remember compatibility information. The feedback mechanism dynamically updates available options based on the detected device capabilities.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

Data Source

PatentEP3691281B1Adapting user interface of display apparatus according to remote control device
Publication Date: 2024.04.24 SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO LTD
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AI summary

A method of controlling a display apparatus is provided. According to the method, a display apparatus may receive data from a remote control device, identify the remote control device based on the received data, implement a function of the display apparatus in accordance with the received data, and display a user interface (Ul) screen corresponding to the identified remote control device based on a user input being input through the remote control device.