Display Apparatus Automatic Device Identification via Image Analysis
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing display apparatuses cannot accurately identify the type or manufacturer of connected external electronic devices, leading to user confusion when switching between multiple connected devices.
Innovation Solution
The display apparatus includes a processor that analyzes control signals and image changes to determine control commands, and uses image analysis to recognize manufacturer-specific information, such as logos, to obtain apparatus information, enabling it to provide users with comprehensive and intuitive device identification.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If the display apparatus uses generic port names (HDMI 1, HDMI 2) to identify external devices, then the device complexity is reduced, but the user cannot accurately identify which electronic device corresponds to which port
Solution Approach 1:
The display apparatus automatically captures screenshots, analyzes logos and interface elements, and identifies external devices without user intervention. The system self-configures device names and mappings by analyzing visual content from connected devices, eliminating the need for manual device identification while providing accurate device information.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces manual device identification methods with automated image analysis technology. Instead of requiring users to physically trace connections or manually configure devices, the system uses computer vision to automatically recognize device logos, interfaces, and characteristics from screenshots, substituting mechanical/manual processes with automated optical analysis.
2Ease of operation
If the display apparatus manually configures each external device, then the device information can be accurately recorded, but the ease of operation deteriorates due to manual input requirements
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary actions by automatically capturing screenshots and analyzing device characteristics before the user needs to configure anything. The device identification and naming process is completed in advance through automated image analysis, so when users need to select devices, the configuration work is already done, eliminating manual input requirements.
Solution Approach 2:
The display apparatus autonomously performs device configuration tasks including capturing screenshots, analyzing visual content, identifying device types and manufacturers, and updating device information databases without requiring user intervention. This self-service approach eliminates both manual input time and configuration complexity.
3Loss of information
If the display apparatus displays only source names corresponding to input ports, then the device complexity is minimized, but the user experience deteriorates due to lack of comprehensive device information
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces manual device information input methods with automated image analysis technology. The system captures screenshots from connected devices, uses computer vision to recognize logos, interfaces, and characteristic elements, and automatically extracts device information such as manufacturer, device type, and model. This substitutes manual information entry with automated optical recognition.
Solution Approach 2:
The display apparatus automatically performs comprehensive device information gathering by capturing screenshots, analyzing visual content, identifying device characteristics, and populating device information databases without user intervention. This self-service information gathering provides complete device details while minimizing user effort and system complexity.
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AI summary
A display system is provided. The display system includes a display apparatus configured to display an image; an image providing apparatus configured to provide an image in response to receiving a control signal for controlling the image providing apparatus; and a remote control configured to transmit the control signal for controlling the image providing apparatus, wherein the display apparatus is further configured to receive the control signal transmitted by the remote control and the image provided by the image providing apparatus, and analyze the control signal and the image to obtain apparatus information of the image providing apparatus.