Mobile Device Virtual Region Control for Digital Devices
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional universal remote controls are complex to use and lack features for fast access to specific functions, especially when controlling multiple digital devices without displays, and existing IoT systems face challenges in implementing quick modes for efficient function execution.
Innovation Solution
A mobile device controls multiple digital devices by defining virtual regions for quick mode access, where pointing signals trigger specific functions, allowing for fast execution of desired operations without the need for complex button navigation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a universal remote control is used to control multiple digital devices, then the ability to control various devices is improved, but the operation complexity increases and time to execute specific functions increases
Solution Approach 1:
The control interface is segmented into multiple virtual regions, each corresponding to a specific function or device. When the mobile device points at a digital device, different regions in the virtual space trigger different functions (e.g., power on/off, volume control, channel selection), eliminating the need to navigate through complex menus for each function.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces a spatial dimension to the control interface by creating a virtual region map that corresponds to the physical device. Instead of using a traditional 2D remote control layout with multiple buttons, the system projects control functions into a virtual 3D space that the mobile device can point at, transforming button pressing into pointing gestures.
2Adaptability or versatility
If conventional remote control navigation is used, then all functions can be accessed, but the time to execute specific functions increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system pre-establishes a virtual region map that corresponds to the digital device's functions before the user needs to control it. The mapping between physical device features and virtual control regions is prepared in advance, so when the user points the mobile device at the target, the corresponding function can be executed immediately without navigating through menus or multiple steps.
3Adaptability or versatility
If detailed control options are provided for each function, then functionality is improved, but the interface complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The mobile device serves as a universal controller for multiple digital devices with different functions. By using pointing gestures toward virtual regions, a single mobile device can control various functions (power, volume, channel, etc.) of different devices without requiring separate remote controls or complex device-specific interfaces, achieving multi-functionality through a unified control method.
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AI summary
According to one embodiment of the present invention, a method for controlling a mobile device capable of communicating with a digital device comprises the steps of: transmitting a first pointing signal to a first virtual region; displaying an identification (ID) capable of identifying the digital device positioned in the first virtual region; transmitting a second pointing signal to a second virtual region; and transmitting, to the digital device, a command for executing a specific function of the digital device, with reference to a memory.