Display Apparatus Automatic Connection via Camera Interface Recognition

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional methods for connecting a mobile apparatus to a display apparatus, such as a TV, require complex manual procedures, making it inconvenient for users without network connection knowledge to establish a network connection between them.

Innovation Solution

A communication system where the display apparatus and mobile apparatus use cameras to automatically establish a connection by displaying and recognizing communication interface information, allowing for seamless communication setup without manual control, utilizing image sensors and controllers to determine and select the optimal communication interface.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If conventional manual connection procedures are used, then connection reliability is improved, but ease of operation deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveconnection reliabilityVSAvoidease of connection
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The system enables automatic connection establishment where the display apparatus and mobile apparatus autonomously perform connection procedures without user intervention. The display apparatus automatically detects the mobile apparatus, exchanges connection information, and establishes the connection, making the system serve itself rather than requiring manual user control.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The display apparatus preliminarily prepares connection information (such as connection identifiers and communication parameters) and displays them before the actual connection occurs. This preliminary preparation allows the mobile apparatus to read the information and establish connection quickly without requiring users to manually configure settings.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

2Ease of operation

If automatic connection is implemented, then ease of operation is improved, but device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveease of connectionVSAvoiddevice complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The display apparatus utilizes its existing display function to also serve as a connection information interface, and uses its existing communication capabilities to perform automatic connection establishment. By making existing components multi-functional, the system achieves automatic connection without adding significant complexity.

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

Solution Approach 2:

The display apparatus acts as an intermediary by displaying connection information that the mobile apparatus can read. This intermediary role facilitates automatic connection by bridging the information gap between devices without requiring complex direct communication protocols, leveraging the existing display and camera functions as mediators.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Data Source

PatentEP2899986B1Display apparatus, mobile apparatus, system and setting controlling method for connection thereof
Publication Date: 2018.02.28 SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO LTD
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AI summary

Disclosed are a display apparatus (101), a mobile apparatus (102), a system (100) including the same, and a connection control method thereof. The display apparatus includes: a camera (140) configured to receive second communication interface information displayed and supported by a mobile apparatus; and a controller (170) configured to set up a communication connection with the mobile apparatus, based on first communication interface information supported by the display apparatus and the second communication interface information displayed and supported by the mobile apparatus and received through the camera.