Display Device Image Configuration via Terminal Requests

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Solution Overview

Problem

In conferences and similar settings, the current display systems require manual identification and operation of remote controllers to alter image configurations, which is time-consuming and lacks clear methods for designating split-screen or enlarged displays from terminal devices.

Innovation Solution

A display system comprising a display device and terminal devices that communicate to alter image configurations based on request information, allowing for real-time generation and display of altered images, including transmission start/stop requests and priority management to prevent flicker.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If manual identification and operation of remote controllers is used to alter image configurations, then the display system can respond to user requests, but the operational time increases and efficiency decreases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveimage configuration alteration operationVSAvoidoperational time
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The terminal device autonomously generates and transmits image configuration alteration requests without requiring manual remote controller operation. The system automatically processes these requests to alter image configurations, eliminating the need for presenter intervention and significantly reducing operational time.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The patent replaces the mechanical remote controller operation system with an automated communication-based system. Terminal devices transmit configuration requests electronically to the display device, which automatically processes and applies the changes, substituting manual mechanical operations with automated digital communication.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

2Adaptability or versatility

If multiple terminal devices transmit image configuration alteration requests simultaneously, then the system can respond to all requests, but image flicker occurs due to concurrent processing

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveresponse to multiple terminal device requestsVSAvoidimage display stability
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The display device receives and stores multiple image configuration alteration requests in advance before executing them. By pre-processing and ordering these requests, the system can apply changes sequentially rather than concurrently, preventing image flicker while still responding to all terminal devices.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The system processes image configuration alteration requests in periodic sequences rather than simultaneously. By alternating between different terminal device requests in a controlled sequence, the display device can accommodate multiple requests while maintaining image stability through sequential processing.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #19Periodic action

3Speed

If the display device processes image configuration changes in real-time, then the system responds quickly to terminal devices, but image flicker increases due to frequent re-rendering

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveresponse speed to configuration changesVSAvoidimage display stability
Core Design Contradiction:
SpeedVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The display device accumulates multiple configuration alteration requests and processes them in batches rather than immediately processing each individual request. This preliminary accumulation approach allows the system to maintain quick response while reducing the frequency of re-rendering operations that cause flicker.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The system maintains continuous processing capability by pre-loading and preparing image configuration changes in advance. This allows the display device to respond quickly to terminal devices while using efficient batch processing techniques that minimize disruptive re-rendering operations and maintain image stability.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #20Continuity of useful action

Data Source

PatentUS9002947B2Display device, terminal device, display system, display method, and image alteration method
Publication Date: 2015.04.07 SEIKO EPSON CORP
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AI summary

A display device includes: a display-side communication section adapted to receive image configuration alteration request information related to a configuration of a first image and image information of at least one second image constituting the first image from at least one terminal device; a display-side image generation section adapted to generate the first image based on the image configuration alteration request information and the image information; and a display-side display section adapted to display the first image.