Mobile Device Remote Control for Entertainment Systems
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Solution Overview
Problem
Users face complexity in navigating entertainment systems due to multiple remote controls for various devices, and the frequent misplacement of these controls complicates video viewing experiences.
Innovation Solution
A mobile communication device is used to remotely control entertainment devices, allowing users to wirelessly input commands and authenticate access to content, eliminating the need for manual entry of identifying information and enabling secure access to locked content.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If multiple remote controls are used for different entertainment devices, then each device can be controlled independently, but the complexity of managing multiple controls increases and users frequently misplace them
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a universal remote control system where a single remote device can control multiple entertainment devices (TV, DVD player, cable box, etc.) through learned infrared codes. The remote control includes a code learning function that allows it to store and reproduce the control signals of various devices, replacing the need for multiple separate remote controls while maintaining full control capability for each device.
2Ease of operation
If remote controls are used for entertainment devices, then users can navigate content easily, but the remote controls are easily misplaced and become difficult to locate
Solution Approach 1:
The patent employs infrared code learning and storage capability in the remote control, where the remote captures and stores the unique control codes of various entertainment devices. This copying mechanism allows the single remote to replicate the functionality of multiple device-specific remotes, ensuring that users always have the appropriate control signals available regardless of device location or remote availability.
3Reliability
If manual entry of identifying information is required for content access, then secure authentication is achieved, but user convenience is reduced and access time increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements preliminary authentication by storing user identification information and associated authentication credentials in the remote control before actual content access is needed. When a user presses a content access button, the remote automatically transmits the pre-stored authentication data to the entertainment device, eliminating the need for manual entry at the moment of access and reducing authentication time while maintaining security.
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AI summary
Various embodiments of apparatus and/or methods are described for remotely controlling an entertainment device using a mobile communication device. A user utilizes a mobile communication device to input information that requests manipulation of playback of content outputted for presentation by an entertainment device. The mobile communication device transmits the user input to the entertainment device and furthers transmits identifying data regarding the user. Responsive to receiving the user input and the identifying data, the mobile communication device authenticates the user and outputs the content for presentation to a user based on the user input.