Display Control Relay Across Dual Communication Interfaces
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Solution Overview
Problem
As the number of devices connectable to an image display apparatus increases and types vary, existing technologies face complexity in managing connections and control signals between display apparatuses and control or source devices using different communication technologies.
Innovation Solution
A display apparatus equipped with dual communication interfaces and a processor to manage connections and control signals using wired or wireless technologies, allowing it to either consume or relay control signals based on the device type and environment, using various communication protocols like USB, Bluetooth, and Wi-Fi.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If multiple communication interfaces are used to connect various devices, then device compatibility and connectivity are improved, but system complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The communication interface is divided into multiple independent interfaces (first communication interface for control devices, second communication interface for source devices). Each interface operates independently with its own connection management, reducing the complexity of managing all connections through a single interface while maintaining high device compatibility.
2Adaptability or versatility
If the display apparatus relays control signals to source devices, then control functionality is improved, but signal transmission complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The display apparatus acts as an intermediary device that receives control signals from control devices through the first communication interface and relays them to source devices through the second communication interface. This mediator role enables enhanced control functionality while managing signal transmission complexity through structured interface separation and automated signal routing.
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AI summary
A display apparatus may include: a communication interface including a first communication interface and a second communication interface; at least one memory storing at least one instruction; and at least one processor configured to execute the at least one instruction to cause the display apparatus to: control the first communication interface to connect the display apparatus to a control device for providing a control signal; control the second communication interface to connect the display apparatus to a source device; control the first communication interface to receive the control signal from the control device; and control the display apparatus using the control signal or control the second communication interface to relay the control signal to the source device to allow a content application being executed in the source device to be controlled based on the control signal.