Display Apparatus Intermediary for Hidden External Device Control
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Solution Overview
Problem
Display apparatuses connected to hidden external devices within furniture often fail to receive control signals from exclusive remote control devices due to optical signal interference and positioning issues, making it difficult to control these hidden devices.
Innovation Solution
A display apparatus with an optical receiver and input/output unit connected to a hidden control device via cable, which analyzes control information from a remote control device and transmits corresponding control signals to the hidden external apparatus, allowing it to be controlled independently of the exclusive remote control device.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Shape
If an external apparatus is hidden inside furniture for interior design, then aesthetic appearance is improved, but controllability by remote control device deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a display apparatus as an intermediary device between the remote control and the hidden external apparatus. The display apparatus receives optical control signals, converts them to electrical signals, and transmits them to the hidden external apparatus through cable connections, enabling indirect control of apparatuses that are hidden inside furniture.
2Volume of moving object
If an external apparatus is positioned within furniture, then space utilization is improved, but optical signal reception deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The display apparatus serves as a mediator that captures optical control signals from the remote control before they reach the hidden external apparatus. It then transmits the control information through its input/output unit to the external apparatus, ensuring reliable control signal transmission regardless of the external apparatus's hidden position.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces the direct optical control mechanism with an electrical signal transmission system. The display apparatus converts optical signals to electrical signals and transmits them through cable connections to the hidden external apparatus, eliminating the need for direct optical line-of-sight between the remote control and the hidden apparatus.
3Speed
If control information is directly transmitted to hidden external apparatus, then control speed is improved, but signal interference increases
Solution Approach 1:
The display apparatus acts as an intermediary that receives, processes, and forwards control signals. This intermediate processing step filters and converts signals, reducing interference while maintaining control speed through efficient signal routing via the input/output unit.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
Enables effective control of hidden external apparatuses by converting and transmitting control signals through the display apparatus, ensuring the external apparatus can operate without reliance on the exclusive remote control device, even when positioned within furniture.
Implementation Method 1
an optical receiver comprising optical receiving circuitry, configured to receive control information from the remote control device
Data Source
AI summary
A display apparatus and a control method thereof are provided. For example, a display apparatus which may control a hidden external apparatus that cannot be directly controlled by a remote control device and a control method thereof. Some of the disclosed example embodiments may provide a display apparatus which may analyze received first control information for the hidden external apparatus and output second control information for controlling the hidden external apparatus, and a control method thereof.