Display Control System Wireless Pairing Management
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing display apparatus control systems require re-pairing processes when switching control devices between multiple display devices, which is inconvenient and time-consuming, especially when using wireless communication methods like Bluetooth or RF.
Innovation Solution
A control system that allows a display apparatus to be controlled by a control device paired with a different display apparatus without the need for re-pairing, by transmitting a request message to determine if an operation command is received and changing the priority of identification information based on response messages from peripheral display apparatuses.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If Bluetooth or RF wireless communication methods are adopted for control devices, then the control capability and data transmission between control devices and display apparatuses are improved, but the need for repeated pairing processes when switching between multiple display apparatuses increases operational complexity and time consumption
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary pairing between the control device and multiple display apparatuses in advance. The control device stores pairing information for multiple display apparatuses beforehand, so when switching between display apparatuses, no additional pairing process is needed - the control device can immediately communicate with the newly selected display apparatus using pre-stored pairing information.
Solution Approach 2:
The control device is designed to work with multiple types of display apparatuses simultaneously through a universal pairing mechanism. Instead of being paired one-to-one with a single display apparatus, the control device can be paired with multiple display apparatuses of different types (TV, monitor, projector, etc.) using the same pairing interface and communication protocol, enabling universal control across diverse display devices.
2Reliability
If one-to-one pairing between control devices and display apparatuses is implemented, then the control reliability for each individual display apparatus is improved, but the ability to control multiple display apparatuses with a single control device deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The pairing information is segmented into multiple independent records, each containing pairing data for a specific display apparatus. The control device maintains a database of multiple pairing records, allowing it to selectively activate the appropriate pairing information based on which display apparatus the user wants to control, thus supporting both reliable one-to-one control and versatile multi-device control.
Solution Approach 2:
The system introduces an intermediary selection mechanism that mediates between the control device and multiple display apparatuses. When the user wants to switch control targets, the system uses a display apparatus selection interface as an intermediary to identify and activate the correct pairing information, ensuring reliable connection to the intended display apparatus while maintaining the ability to control multiple devices.
3Measurement precision
If re-pairing processes are required when switching control devices between multiple display devices, then the control accuracy for the target display apparatus is improved, but the user convenience and operational efficiency deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary pairing with multiple display apparatuses in advance and stores the pairing information for later use. When switching control targets, the control device retrieves pre-stored pairing information corresponding to the selected display apparatus, eliminating the need for re-pairing processes and maintaining both control accuracy and user convenience.
Solution Approach 2:
The control device creates and stores copies of pairing information for multiple display apparatuses. Instead of establishing a new pairing connection each time the control target changes, the system uses copied pairing information from the stored database to immediately establish control with the new display apparatus, thus maintaining control accuracy while greatly improving ease of operation.
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AI summary
Disclosed is a display apparatus which performs wireless communication with a target control device and a peripheral display apparatus. The display apparatus may include communication circuitry which transmits to the peripheral display apparatus a request message requesting a determination of whether an operation command of the target control device is received when the target control device is operated; and a controller configured to perform a function corresponding to the operation command of the target control device based on a response message to the request message. In the display apparatus and a control system and method for the same, the display apparatus is able to be controlled through a control device paired with a different display apparatus, and since a re-pairing process is not performed, an additional operation in which a user performs the re-pairing process may be removed, and thus user convenience may be improved.