Dynamic Web Page Control for Multiple Projection Apparatuses

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing methods for controlling multiple projection apparatuses via web pages are inefficient, as they lack the ability to seamlessly switch between collective and individual control of the apparatuses, leading to suboptimal processing in multiple projection scenarios.

Innovation Solution

A system with a communication unit, detection unit, and control unit that generates different web pages based on detected relationships between projection apparatuses, allowing for efficient collective or individual control by determining the presence of a predetermined relationship between apparatuses.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Measurement precision

If a web page is generated to control a single projection apparatus individually, then individual control precision is improved, but control efficiency for multiple apparatuses deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveindividual control precisionVSAvoidcontrol efficiency
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSProductivity

Solution Approach 1:

The web page dynamically changes its control capabilities based on the detected relationship between projection apparatuses. When apparatuses have a predetermined relationship (e.g., same room), the web page enables collective control functions; when no relationship exists, it provides individual control. This dynamic adaptation resolves the contradiction by allowing the system to switch between individual precision control and efficient collective control based on runtime conditions.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

2Productivity

If a web page is generated to control multiple projection apparatuses collectively, then control efficiency is improved, but individual control capability deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecontrol efficiencyVSAvoidindividual control capability
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The control interface is segmented into different control modes: collective control functions and individual apparatus control functions. The detection unit identifies whether apparatuses have predetermined relationships, and the web page accordingly segments control capabilities - enabling collective adjustment for apparatuses with relationships while preserving individual control options for each apparatus. This segmentation allows the system to provide both efficient collective control and adaptable individual control as needed.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

3Device complexity

If the web page always provides collective control functions, then device complexity is reduced, but adaptability to different control scenarios deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveweb page structureVSAvoidcontrol scenario adaptability
Core Design Contradiction:
Device complexityVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The web page structure dynamically adapts based on detected relationships between apparatuses. The control unit generates different web page configurations: when apparatuses have predetermined relationships, collective control functions are activated; when no relationship exists, individual control functions are provided. This dynamic generation approach maintains relatively simple base structure while achieving high adaptability to different control scenarios through conditional functionality activation.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Data Source

PatentUS11206379B2Controlled apparatus and control method thereof
Publication Date: 2021.12.21 CANON KK
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AI summary

A controlled apparatus that operates as a first controlled apparatus, comprises a communication unit configured to communicate with a second controlled apparatus, a detection unit configured to detect a second controlled apparatus having a predetermined relationship with the first controlled apparatus via the communication unit, and a control unit configured to generate a first web page capable of controlling the first controlled apparatus if the detection unit has not detected the second controlled apparatus having the predetermined relationship, and generate a second web page capable of collectively controlling the first controlled apparatus and the second controlled apparatus, if the detection unit has detected the second controlled apparatus having the predetermined relationship.