Image Display Device Content Transmission via Drag-and-Drop Interface

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current image display devices lack convenience in transmitting replayed content to network users or electronic devices and do not adapt content data transmission based on network access states, and they do not provide intuitive user interfaces for managing stored content.

Innovation Solution

An intelligent image display device with a computer supporting function, equipped with a broadcasting receiving unit, storage unit, and network interface, allows for easy storage and transmission of replayed content, displays storage states, and varies content data transmission according to network access states, while providing various user interfaces for convenient operation.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If content is stored and transmitted to network users or electronic devices, then user convenience is improved, but device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveuser convenienceVSAvoiddevice complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The image display device is designed to perform multiple functions including content reception, storage, network transmission, and local playback. The storage unit can store content for both local replay and network transmission, while the network interface enables the device to act as both a display terminal and a content server, reducing the need for separate devices and improving user convenience despite increased functionality.

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

Solution Approach 2:

The patent introduces a network interface as an intermediary component that mediates between the storage unit and external electronic devices or network users. This intermediary enables seamless content transmission without requiring direct connection between the image display device and all potential recipients, simplifying the overall system architecture while maintaining ease of content sharing.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

2Productivity

If content data transmission is adapted based on network access states, then transmission efficiency is improved, but control complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvetransmission efficiencyVSAvoidcontrol complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements dynamic adaptation of content transmission based on real-time network access states. The controller monitors network conditions and dynamically adjusts transmission parameters such as data rate, resolution, or format. This dynamic behavior allows the system to optimize transmission efficiency for different network conditions (e.g., high-speed vs. low-speed connections) without requiring manual intervention, balancing productivity gains with automated control.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

3Ease of operation

If various user interfaces are provided for content management, then ease of operation is improved, but device complexity increases

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

Solution Approach 1:

The user interface is segmented into multiple independent interface types including remote control interface, touch screen interface, and network-based interface. Each interface type handles specific user interactions and content management tasks independently. This segmentation allows users to choose the most convenient interface for their needs while distributing the complexity across multiple specialized modules rather than requiring a single complex unified interface.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Data Source

PatentEP2566075B1Image display device and method for operating same
Publication Date: 2019.03.20 LG ELECTRONICS INC
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AI summary

The present invention relates to an image display device and to a method for operating same. The method for operating the image display device according to one embodiment of the present invention includes: replaying content; when a command for storing the replayed content exists, storing at least one portion of the replayed content; displaying a content object indicating the stored content; displaying objects indicating another user or electric device for an accessed network or another network linked to the accessed network; and, when a content object is dragged and dropped in a selected object among the objects indicating the other user or electronic device, transmitting content corresponding to a selected object and having been selected by a user or stored in a selected electronic device. Therefore, the present invention can enhance use convenience for users.