Media Manager for Cooperative Multi-Signal Presentation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current media presentation devices are limited in their ability to efficiently manage and present multiple media signals across multiple outputs, often requiring a single media signal to occupy the entire resolution or capability of a device, and cannot dynamically adjust aspect ratios or integrate multiple input signals effectively.
Innovation Solution
A system and method that integrates portions of multiple media signals for cooperative presentation across multiple media outputs, using a media manager with modules for integration, transmission, and configuration parameter reception, allowing dynamic adjustment of signal portions based on configuration parameters, and supporting various input and output formats like HDMI, DisplayPort, and wireless connections.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a single media signal occupies the entire resolution of a display device, then the display device can be简单地 used, but the resolution capabilities are not efficiently utilized and multiple media signals cannot be presented simultaneously
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the display area into multiple regions to accommodate different media signals simultaneously. The media manager divides the high-resolution display into separate zones, allowing each media signal to occupy a specific portion rather than requiring the entire display area. This enables multiple media sources to be presented concurrently without overwhelming system complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent utilizes the high-resolution display's additional spatial dimensions (more pixels, higher resolution) to accommodate multiple media signals by arranging them in different spatial configurations (side-by-side, picture-in-picture, tiled layouts). This transforms the single-dimension problem of signal selection into a multi-dimensional spatial arrangement problem, efficiently utilizing the display's resolution capabilities.
2Productivity
If multiple media signals are integrated and dynamically adjusted, then efficient utilization of high-resolution displays is achieved, but the system complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements dynamic adjustment capabilities where the media manager can reallocate display regions, resize media signals, and reconfigure layouts in real-time based on signal characteristics and user preferences. This dynamic approach allows the system to adapt to different scenarios (different numbers of media signals, different resolutions, different aspect ratios) without requiring multiple fixed configurations, improving efficiency while managing complexity through a single flexible processing unit.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent changes key parameters such as aspect ratio, resolution, and positioning of media signals to optimize their presentation on high-resolution displays. The media manager adjusts these parameters dynamically based on the capabilities of the display device and the characteristics of the input media signals, enabling efficient utilization of available resolution while maintaining compatibility with various source formats.
3Adaptability or versatility
If aspect ratio of media signals is dynamically adjusted, then compatibility with different display capabilities is improved, but processing complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent dynamically changes the aspect ratio parameter of media signals based on the display device's capabilities and the desired layout configuration. The media manager calculates and applies appropriate aspect ratio transformations to ensure media signals fit properly within their allocated display regions, maintaining visual quality and compatibility across different display resolutions and formats.
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AI summary
An apparatus, system, and method are disclosed for cooperatively presenting multiple media signals via multiple presentation devices. Disclosed are apparatuses, systems and methods that integrate portions of multiple media signals and cooperatively present the portions via multiple media output devices.