Display Device Automatic Remote Controller Configuration via Server
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing display devices face complexity in controlling external devices, such as set-top boxes, using a remote controller, which limits users from accessing unique bidirectional services provided by the TV.
Innovation Solution
The display device identifies connected external devices through power control codes and, if necessary, video images, and retrieves corresponding control code sets from a server to set the remote controller for proper functionality.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a complicated setting process is used to control the set top box with the TV remote controller, then the remote controller can control the external device, but the user interface becomes complex and users cannot access unique TV functions
Solution Approach 1:
The system automatically detects the connected external device and configures the remote controller settings without user intervention. The TV detects the set-top box connection, automatically retrieves the appropriate control code set from the server, and configures the remote controller, eliminating the need for manual setting processes.
Solution Approach 2:
The control code sets for various external devices are pre-stored on the server. When an external device is connected, the system quickly retrieves the pre-prepared control code set matching the detected device, avoiding the need for users to manually configure settings or search for appropriate control codes.
2Ease of operation
If the TV remote controller is configured to control the set top box, then external device control is enabled, but the setting process becomes complicated and time-consuming
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs automatic device detection and configuration without requiring user time for manual setup. The TV automatically detects the connected set-top box, identifies it through power control code testing, retrieves the matching control code set from the server, and configures the remote controller settings automatically.
Solution Approach 2:
The system uses feedback from the external device's response to power control codes to identify the correct device. When a power control code is transmitted, the system detects whether the external device responds (e.g., power state change), uses this feedback to confirm device identity, and then proceeds with automatic configuration.
3Adaptability or versatility
If manual configuration is required for remote controller settings, then control functionality is achieved, but users cannot use unique bidirectional services provided by the TV
Solution Approach 1:
The system automatically completes the entire remote controller configuration process, enabling users to access bidirectional services without manual intervention. The automatic detection, identification, and configuration process ensures the remote controller is properly set up to control the external device while maintaining access to TV-specific bidirectional services.
Solution Approach 2:
The system maintains universal compatibility with various external devices while enabling access to TV-specific bidirectional services. By automatically configuring the remote controller to work with the connected external device, the system allows the single remote controller to perform multiple functions: controlling both the external device and accessing TV-specific bidirectional services.
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AI summary
The present invention may provide a display device that automatically configures a remote controller so that an external device connected to the display device can be controlled. According to the present display device, a power control code can be recognized on the basis of a response of a connected external device, and a control code set corresponding to the power control code can be received through a server. When there are a plurality of control code sets corresponding to the power control code, the corresponding control code sets can be received through the server by performing comparison with a user interface included in the video image received from the external device.