Integrated Video-Capture Docking Device for Multi-Interface Processing

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing technologies lack the ability to simultaneously output video signals from multiple input interfaces, such as a game console and a computer monitor, through a single output interface, leading to increased costs and reduced video processing efficiency due to the need for separate devices and passive video processing.

Innovation Solution

A docking device with a first interface, an output interface, a second interface, a first video processor, and a video capturing device, which can receive and process input video signals to generate output video and data signals in compatible formats, allowing simultaneous output through a single interface.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If separate video capturing device and docking device are used, then video signals from multiple input interfaces can be processed, but the device complexity and cost increase

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvevideo signal processing capabilityVSAvoiddevice structure

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent combines the video capturing device and docking device into a single integrated device. The docking device includes both video input interfaces (first interface receiving first video signal, second interface receiving second video signal) and video output interface, along with video processing capabilities (first video processor) and video capturing functionality (second video processor) within one device structure, eliminating the need for separate devices

Inventive Principle:

Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The integrated docking device performs multiple functions: it acts as both a docking device with video output capability and a video capturing device with video input and capture capability. The device can simultaneously receive video signals from multiple sources, process them, output to display, and capture for recording or further processing through the same device structure

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

2Adaptability or versatility

If separate video capturing device and docking device are used, then video signals can be captured and processed, but video processing efficiency decreases due to passive processing

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvevideo capturing and processing functionVSAvoidvideo processing efficiency

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSProductivity

Solution Approach 1:

The integrated docking device performs video processing proactively rather than passively. The first video processor and second video processor within the docking device automatically process video signals from multiple input interfaces, performing format conversion, scaling, and other processing operations before output or capture, eliminating the need for subsequent passive processing through computer applications

Inventive Principle:

Principle #10Preliminary action

3Adaptability or versatility

If multiple display screens are connected for simultaneous video output, then video signals from multiple input interfaces can be displayed, but the cost and inconvenience increase

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvesimultaneous video output capabilityVSAvoiduser convenience

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The patent solves the simultaneous video output problem by processing video signals in the signal domain rather than requiring multiple physical display dimensions. The first video processor generates a first output video signal from the first input video signal, and the second video processor generates a second output video signal from the second input video signal, allowing both to be displayed on a single display device connected to the video output interface

Inventive Principle:

Principle #17Another dimension (Dimensionality change)

Data Source

PatentUS12418626B2Docking device and method with video capturing function

Publication Date: 2025.09.16 AVERMEDIA TECH

AI summary

A docking device and method with video capturing function are provided. The docking device includes a first interface, an output interface, a second interface, a first video processor and a video capturing device. The docking device receives a first input video signal or a second input video signal from the first interface or the second interface. The first video processor generates a first output video signal with an output format in response to the first input video signal or the second input video signal. The video capturing device generates a second output data signal with a format of the Universal Serial Bus in response to the first input video signal or the second input video signal.