Display Configuration Swapping Between TV and Media Devices
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current cable television systems do not allow customers to personalize their viewing experiences by swapping display configurations between TV screens and other media devices, limiting flexibility in channel viewing.
Innovation Solution
A method and system for swapping display configurations between viewing devices, enabling users to register devices, set up swap configurations, and initiate swaps between TV and media devices like tablets, allowing for seamless switching of channels and audio between devices.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If display configurations are fixed to specific devices (TV only), then system complexity is reduced and ease of operation is maintained, but adaptability and viewing flexibility are limited
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a universal display configuration system where the set-top box can serve multiple viewing devices (TV, tablet, smartphone, computer) with a single unified configuration management system. The swap functionality allows the same content and channel configurations to be accessed across different device types, making the system multi-functional and adaptable to various viewing scenarios without requiring separate configuration systems for each device.
Solution Approach 2:
The set-top box acts as an intermediary device that manages display configurations between the content source and multiple viewing devices. It stores configuration data and facilitates the swap operation between different devices, mediating the interaction and eliminating the need for complex peer-to-peer configuration management between multiple devices.
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple devices can access and swap display configurations, then adaptability and personalization are improved, but device complexity and configuration management become more complex
Solution Approach 1:
The system enables users to independently manage and swap display configurations between their own devices without requiring technician intervention or complex setup procedures. Users can initiate swap operations directly from their devices, and the system automatically handles the configuration transfer and synchronization, making the service self-configurable and easy to operate.
Solution Approach 2:
The system provides real-time feedback to users about the status of display configurations across different devices. When a swap operation is initiated, the system communicates the current state, confirms the swap execution, and updates the configuration status across all connected devices, giving users immediate feedback about the personalization changes they have made.
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AI summary
A system, method and device for swapping display configurations between viewing devices. The system allows for swapping channels back and forth between the TV and the media device. A user and devices associated with the user are registered with the system. A swap setup is configured by setting swap configuration information. Swap functionality is provided to the registered devices. A swap initiation signal is received at the registered devices and display configurations are swapped between the registered devices.