Display Control Menus for Compact Audio Operation Feedback
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Solution Overview
Problem
Recent audio apparatuses have a compact size with minimized input buttons and displays, making it difficult for users to accurately recognize their operating state, and existing technologies do not effectively address this issue.
Innovation Solution
A display apparatus that can connect to an audio apparatus and display detailed operation information, including a configuration that minimizes power consumption while providing clear visual feedback on the audio apparatus's operation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Volume of moving object
If the audio apparatus is made compact with minimized display and input buttons, then the device size is reduced, but the user's ability to recognize operating state deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a display apparatus as an intermediary device that receives operation information from the compact audio apparatus and displays it to the user. This mediator bridges the gap between the minimized audio apparatus and the user's need for information, allowing the audio apparatus to remain compact while still providing comprehensive operating state feedback through the separate display device.
2Loss of information
If the display apparatus continuously displays audio apparatus operation information, then the user's recognition of operating state is improved, but power consumption increases
Solution Approach 1:
The display apparatus employs periodic action by controlling the display to show operation information only when the audio apparatus is in a specific operating state (e.g., when audio is being output). The display can be turned off or show minimal information when the audio apparatus is not operating, thereby reducing power consumption while still providing necessary information during active use.
3Device complexity
If the audio apparatus provides only minimal LED indication, then the device complexity is reduced, but the ease of operation deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the display function with the audio apparatus system by having the display apparatus (which may be a television or other display device) show operation information. This combining of functions allows the audio apparatus to remain simple while the paired display device provides comprehensive visual feedback, improving ease of operation without adding complexity to the audio apparatus itself.
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AI summary
Provided is a display apparatus including: a display; a content interface; a communication interface; and a controller configured to: control the display to display an image corresponding to the broadcast signal received through the content interface; receive operation information of an external audio apparatus through at least one interface selected from the content interface and the communication interface; and control the display to display a control menu for providing the operation information of the external audio apparatus and acquiring a user input related to an operation of the external audio apparatus in response to the operation information of the external audio apparatus being received.