HDMI-CEC Automation via Machine Learning Feedback

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing device control systems, such as those using HDMI-CEC, lack automation and recommendation capabilities for coordinating electronic devices and content based on device status and user behavior, leading to inefficient control and communication.

Innovation Solution

A machine learning system integrated with HDMI-CEC device control data and sensor signals to generate control signals and recommendations for device operation and content display, enabling automated device control and user-driven recommendations.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Extent of automation

If HDMI-CEC protocol is used for device control, then device coordination is enabled, but automation and recommendation capabilities are lacking

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveautomation capabilityVSAvoidrecommendation capability
Core Design Contradiction:
Extent of automationVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The system implements feedback by collecting device control data from HDMI-CEC communications and sensor inputs, processing this information through machine learning models, and using the learned patterns to automatically generate control signals and recommendations. The feedback loop continuously improves automation by learning from user behavior patterns and device status changes.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

Solution Approach 2:

The machine learning system enables self-service automation where the system automatically generates control signals and recommendations without requiring manual user intervention. The system serves itself by learning from accumulated data and autonomously making control decisions based on learned patterns of device coordination and user preferences.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

2Extent of automation

If machine learning system processes device control data and sensor signals, then automation is enhanced, but system complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedevice control automationVSAvoidsystem architecture complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Extent of automationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The system introduces a machine learning processing layer as an intermediary between raw device control data/sensor inputs and control actions. This intermediary layer absorbs the complexity of pattern recognition and decision-making, allowing the underlying HDMI-CEC infrastructure to remain relatively simple while enabling sophisticated automated control capabilities.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Solution Approach 2:

The machine learning system serves multiple functions simultaneously: it processes device control data, analyzes sensor inputs, generates control signals, and provides recommendations. This multi-functionality consolidates what would otherwise require separate systems into a single unified platform, managing complexity through functional integration.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

3Productivity

If control signals are generated based on learned patterns, then device operation is optimized, but data processing requirements increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedevice operation efficiencyVSAvoidcomputational energy consumption
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSUse of energy by moving object

Solution Approach 1:

The system performs preliminary action by pre-processing and analyzing device control data and sensor signals to build learned patterns in advance. This allows the machine learning model to make rapid control decisions during operation without requiring intensive real-time computation, thereby optimizing device operation efficiency while managing energy consumption through offline pattern learning.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Data Source

PatentUS11785303B2Automation and recommendation based on device control protocols
Publication Date: 2023.10.10 GOOGLE LLC
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AI summary

Systems and techniques are provided for automation and recommendation based on device control protocols. HDMI-CEC device control data may be received from a connected electronic device that may be connected to an electronic display device. The HDMI-CEC device control data may be based on a HDMI-CEC device control signal from the electronic display device. The system may generate a control signal for a device. The control signal may be sent to the device for implementation.