Host Device Automatic Configuration of Auxiliary Virtual Pages
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing systems face challenges in dynamically configuring and managing virtual interactive objects across multiple auxiliary devices connected to a host device, particularly in determining the appropriate assignment and distribution of virtual pages based on the number and arrangement of connected devices, leading to inefficiencies in user interaction and functionality.
Innovation Solution
A system where a host device includes configuration logic to automatically assign and distribute virtual interactive pages to auxiliary devices based on the number and arrangement of connected devices, allowing each device to associate specific actions or events with user interface components and execute them in response to user inputs, with the ability to reconfigure as devices are added or removed.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Manufacturing precision
If manual configuration of virtual pages on each auxiliary device is performed, then customization and control precision are improved, but configuration time and operational complexity increase
Solution Approach 1:
The host device automatically detects auxiliary devices and performs self-configuration of virtual pages without requiring manual intervention. The system autonomously determines device types, assigns appropriate virtual pages, and configures user interface components based on pre-defined rules and device capabilities
Solution Approach 2:
Virtual page templates and configuration parameters are pre-prepared and stored in the host device memory. When auxiliary devices are connected, the host device rapidly deploys pre-configured virtual pages matching the detected device type, eliminating the need for real-time configuration decisions
2Ease of operation
If automatic configuration is implemented, then configuration time and ease of operation are improved, but adaptability to specific device arrangements may be reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The configuration system dynamically adapts to the actual number and types of auxiliary devices connected. The host device detects device arrangements in real-time and automatically adjusts virtual page assignments and user interface configurations to optimize performance for the specific setup, whether one device or multiple devices are connected
Solution Approach 2:
The system changes configuration parameters such as virtual page assignment, user interface component mapping, and event routing based on detected device types and arrangements. Configuration parameters are automatically adjusted to match the specific auxiliary devices connected, maintaining optimal performance across different scenarios
3Adaptability or versatility
If multiple auxiliary devices are connected to expand functionality, then system capability and versatility are improved, but device complexity and management difficulty increase
Solution Approach 1:
The system divides virtual pages and user interface components into discrete, independently configurable units that can be assigned to different auxiliary devices. Each auxiliary device receives a specific subset of virtual pages and associated user interface components, creating manageable segments rather than a monolithic complex system
Solution Approach 2:
The host device implements a universal configuration framework that works across different types and numbers of auxiliary devices. The same basic virtual page templates and configuration mechanisms serve multiple device types (button boxes, monitors, etc.), reducing the need for device-specific management procedures
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AI summary
A system can include at least one auxiliary device comprising a plurality of user interface components responsive to user inputs. A host device can include a link interface configured to communicate with each auxiliary device via a communication link. The host device also includes configuration logic to automatically configure each auxiliary device to implement at least one of a plurality of virtual interactive pages, which is assigned based on the number of auxiliary devices connected to the host device. Each of the virtual interactive pages is programmed to associate a discrete set of actions or events with specified user interface components of the respective auxiliary device to which the virtual interactive page is assigned. The host device can execute a selected one of the actions or events in response to activation of a corresponding one of the user interface components.