Display Apparatus Automatic Source Detection for Universal Remote Control
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Solution Overview
Problem
The increasing number of external electronic apparatuses requires multiple remote controllers, leading to complex and costly universal remote controllers with numerous buttons, making it difficult for users to select and control multiple devices efficiently.
Innovation Solution
An electronic apparatus and remote control system that automatically determines the source device providing content on a display, using communication circuitry and processors to transmit control code sets to the remote control apparatus, reducing the need for manual button selection and simplifying the user interface.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a universal remote controller includes a significant number of buttons to control multiple apparatuses, then the control capability is improved, but the manufacturing cost is increased and the user interface becomes difficult to manipulate
Solution Approach 1:
The display apparatus serves as an intermediary that receives control signals from the remote controller and translates them into commands for the appropriate source apparatus. This mediator approach allows the remote controller to have fewer buttons while still controlling multiple apparatuses through the display apparatus's intelligence.
Solution Approach 2:
The display apparatus automatically determines which source apparatus is providing content and routes control signals accordingly, without requiring manual selection by the user. The system self-services by automatically identifying the active source and directing control commands to the correct device.
2Ease of operation
If a universal remote controller includes a significant number of buttons to avoid troublesome selection process, then the ease of operation is improved, but the manufacturing cost is increased
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces the mechanical approach of having multiple physical buttons for different apparatuses with an electronic/software-based solution. The remote controller uses a standardized button interface, and the display apparatus handles the complexity of routing signals to different sources through electronic determination and signal translation.
3Device complexity
If manual button selection is required to control different apparatuses, then the device complexity is reduced, but the ease of operation deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The display apparatus provides feedback by determining which source apparatus is currently providing content and automatically routing control signals to that source. This feedback mechanism allows the system to adapt to the current state without requiring manual intervention from the user.
Data Source
AI summary
An electronic apparatus is provided. The electronic apparatus includes: a storage configured to store control code sets corresponding to each of a display apparatus and one or more external electronic apparatuses providing contents to the display apparatus; a communicator comprising communication circuitry configured to communicate with the display apparatus and a remote control apparatus; and a processor configured to determine a source apparatus, providing a content that is currently displayed on the display apparatus, of the display apparatus and the one or more external electronic apparatuses, and controlling the communication circuitry of the communicator to transmit a control code set corresponding to the determined source apparatus to the remote control apparatus.