Mobile Terminal Remote Control via Device Identification Signals
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current mobile terminals lack the capability to efficiently identify and remotely control multiple devices simultaneously, leading to user inconvenience as the number of devices increases.
Innovation Solution
A mobile terminal equipped with a reception unit to receive device identification signals, a controller to detect and extract control command information, and a transmission unit to send remote control signals, allowing for the identification and remote control of multiple devices based on detected signals.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a mobile terminal is designed to control multiple devices, then the versatility and ease of operation are improved, but the device complexity increases due to multiple reception units and control mechanisms
Solution Approach 1:
The mobile terminal is designed with a universal remote control system that can identify and control multiple types of devices (TV, air conditioner, refrigerator, etc.) through a single integrated platform. The controller receives device ID signals from various devices and automatically configures appropriate control modes, allowing one terminal to serve multiple control functions without requiring device-specific dedicated controllers.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces a gateway as an intermediary component that facilitates communication between the mobile terminal and various target devices. The gateway receives device ID signals, processes identification information, and enables the mobile terminal to control different devices through a standardized interface, reducing the complexity of direct multi-device connectivity.
2Ease of operation
If the mobile terminal automatically identifies devices through signal reception, then the ease of operation is improved, but the loss of information may increase due to signal interference or misidentification
Solution Approach 1:
The system employs feedback mechanisms where the mobile terminal receives device ID signals from target devices, processes the identification information, and confirms the identified device through visual or auditory feedback. This feedback loop allows the user to verify correct device identification and correct any misidentification, maintaining high accuracy while preserving automatic identification convenience.
Solution Approach 2:
The mobile terminal performs preliminary actions by continuously monitoring for device ID signals and pre-processing the identification information before actual control is needed. The controller anticipates the user's control needs by identifying devices in advance and preparing appropriate control interfaces, ensuring accurate identification while maintaining ease of operation.
3Productivity
If the mobile terminal processes multiple device ID signals simultaneously, then the productivity is improved, but the device complexity increases due to signal processing requirements
Solution Approach 1:
The signal processing system is segmented into distinct functional modules: a reception unit that captures device ID signals, a controller that processes and identifies devices, and a transmission unit that sends control commands. This segmentation allows each module to handle specific tasks independently, improving overall processing efficiency while keeping individual module complexity manageable through modular architecture.
Data Source
AI summary
The present invention relates to a mobile terminal which can perform remote control of a plurality of devices. A mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention comprises: a display; a reception unit which receives at least one device identification signal from at least one device or at least one transmitter corresponding to the device; a control unit which performs control so as to detect, from the received at least one device identification signal, the identification signal of a device that can be remotely controlled, extract control command information for the remote control of the device on the basis of the detected identification signal, and display a remotely controlled object for the remote control of the device, on the basis of the extracted control command information; and a transmission unit which, when a predetermined item in the remotely controlled object is selected, transmits a remote control signal corresponding to the selected item.