Display Device Automatic Remote Control Key Configuration
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current remote control settings for electronic devices connected to TVs are cumbersome, requiring users to manually input device IDs and perform complex settings for each device, especially when switching ports or connecting new devices, leading to inconvenience and repetitive processes.
Innovation Solution
A display device and user terminal apparatus that automatically obtain and transmit control keys to remote controllers based on ID information received through HDMI-CEC and Wi-Fi, allowing for simplified remote control settings by logging into a user account and accessing external server data for control settings.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If users manually set remote controller settings for each electronic device, then the remote controller can control multiple devices, but the setting process becomes complicated and time-consuming
Solution Approach 1:
The display device automatically obtains ID information from connected electronic devices and transmits control keys without requiring user input. The system serves itself by automatically identifying devices and configuring control settings through HDMI-CEC and Wi-Fi communications.
Solution Approach 2:
The display device proactively obtains ID information and transmits control keys before the user needs to use the remote controller. The automatic setting process is performed in advance, eliminating the need for users to manually configure settings each time they connect a device.
2Reliability
If users manually input device ID information and perform operation tests for each remote controller type, then the correct control key can be found, but the process becomes repetitive and inconvenient
Solution Approach 1:
The system automatically identifies electronic devices and retrieves control keys without requiring user intervention. The display device obtains ID information and transmits control keys autonomously, eliminating repetitive manual testing.
Solution Approach 2:
The display device receives ID information from electronic devices and automatically determines the appropriate control keys based on this feedback. The system uses the returned ID information to automatically configure the correct control settings without user guessing.
3Adaptability or versatility
If remote controller settings are reset when input ports are changed, then the correct settings can be applied to new ports, but the setting process must be repeated for each port change
Solution Approach 1:
The display device automatically detects when a device is connected to a different port and re-obtains ID information accordingly. The system self-adjusts to port changes without requiring users to manually reconfigure settings.
Solution Approach 2:
The system proactively obtains and stores ID information when devices are first connected, so that when ports are changed or devices are reconnecting, the correct control keys are already prepared and can be immediately applied without repetition.
4Loss of information
If users search for and input model names of electronic devices, then the correct control key can be obtained, but the process becomes complicated and time-consuming
Solution Approach 1:
The display device automatically obtains ID information from connected electronic devices through HDMI-CEC and Wi-Fi communications. The system eliminates the need for users to manually search for and input model names by having devices self-identify.
Solution Approach 2:
The display device acts as an intermediary between the user and the electronic devices. Instead of users directly searching for and inputting device information, the display device mediates by automatically obtaining and processing ID information from the devices.
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AI summary
A control method of a display device includes receiving identification (ID) information of an electronic devices connected to the display device; determining whether a remote controller includes a control setting for the electronic device based on the received ID information, wherein the remote controller controls a plurality of electronic devices associated with the display device; obtaining a control key of the remote controller corresponding to the ID information when it is determined that the remote controller does not include the control setting for the electronic device; and transmitting the obtained control key to the remote controller.