Content Output Interface for Display-Based Light Control

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing techniques for outputting light and managing controllable devices are cumbersome and inefficient, often requiring multiple key presses or keystrokes, wasting user time and device energy, particularly in battery-operated devices.

Innovation Solution

Electronic devices are equipped with methods and interfaces that efficiently output light and manage controllable devices by receiving information from a display and responding with corresponding light outputs, reducing unnecessary user inputs and conserving power.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If existing techniques are used for outputting light and managing controllable devices, then the devices can perform the required functions, but the user interface becomes complex and time-consuming requiring multiple key presses or keystrokes

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveuser interface efficiencyVSAvoidtime for user inputs
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The system performs preliminary actions by automatically detecting display content and pre-configuring light source parameters before user input is required. The processor monitors the display generation component and prepares control commands in advance, eliminating the need for multiple sequential user inputs and reducing operation time.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The system implements self-service by enabling automatic content-based control where the device autonomously manages light source output based on display content without requiring manual user intervention. The processor automatically extracts information from the display and generates corresponding light output commands, making the system self-sufficient and reducing cognitive burden on users.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

2Use of energy by moving object

If existing techniques are used for outputting light and managing controllable devices, then the devices can perform the required functions, but device energy is wasted particularly in battery-operated devices

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedevice energy consumptionVSAvoidbattery energy waste
Core Design Contradiction:
Use of energy by moving objectVSLoss of energy

Solution Approach 1:

The system maintains continuity of useful action by continuously monitoring display content and maintaining appropriate light source output without interruption or redundant processing. The processor sustains an ongoing feedback loop between display detection and light source control, eliminating energy-wasting idle states and ensuring that energy is consumed only when productive work is being performed.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #20Continuity of useful action

Solution Approach 2:

The system optimizes energy usage by dynamically changing light source parameters such as brightness, color temperature, and intensity based on the detected display content. The processor adjusts these parameters in real-time to match the displayed information, reducing energy consumption when full output is not needed and preventing energy waste through inappropriate fixed settings.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

3Ease of operation

If existing techniques are used for outputting light and managing controllable devices, then the devices can perform the required functions, but the cognitive burden on users increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecognitive burdenVSAvoidinterface complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The system extracts and automates the complex decision-making processes from the user interface. The processor takes out the cognitive tasks of manually configuring light source parameters and automatically performs content analysis, parameter selection, and control command generation. This extraction of complex functions from user interaction and their automation by the system significantly reduces the cognitive burden on users.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #2Taking out (Extraction)

4Productivity

If existing techniques are used for outputting light and managing controllable devices, then the devices can perform the required functions, but the number of unnecessary, extraneous, and repetitive user inputs increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveinteraction efficiencyVSAvoidtime for repetitive inputs
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The system implements continuous feedback loops where the processor monitors display content, automatically adjusts light source parameters, and verifies the effectiveness of adjustments without requiring repeated user inputs. This automated feedback mechanism eliminates extraneous and repetitive user interactions by making the system self-regulating, thereby improving productivity and reducing the time lost to repetitive inputs.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

Data Source

PatentUS20250258589A1Content output devices and user interfaces
Publication Date: 2025.08.14 APPLE INC
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AI summary

The present disclosure generally relates to outputting light and managing controllable devices. In some examples, an electronic device that is configured to provide output associated with content displayed on a display generation component outputs light based on received information about the content displayed on the display generation component.