Modular Display Source Identification via LED or Audio Notification
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Solution Overview
Problem
In display systems with multiple source and modular display apparatuses, accurately identifying the correct source apparatus connected to a specific modular display apparatus is challenging, especially when they are located in different spaces, leading to potential malfunctions and misidentification due to labeling errors or distance issues.
Innovation Solution
The system includes a notification mechanism where the modular display apparatus generates a notification request signal, which is received by the source apparatus, triggering the output interface to provide visual or auditory cues, such as LED lighting or sound, to identify the connected source apparatus, eliminating the need for separate labeling.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If separate labeling is used to identify source apparatuses, then identification accuracy can be improved, but device complexity and potential for labeling errors increase
Solution Approach 1:
The source apparatus performs self-identification by transmitting its own identification information (such as MAC address or serial number) to the display apparatus. This eliminates the need for external labeling while ensuring accurate identification, as the apparatus identifies itself rather than relying on external labels that could be erroneous or difficult to read.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces mechanical labeling systems with an electronic identification system. Instead of using physical labels that require visual inspection and manual association, the system uses electronic transmission of identification data through communication interfaces, eliminating the mechanical labeling process and its associated errors.
2Ease of operation
If visual or auditory notification is provided, then ease of operation is improved, but energy consumption increases
Solution Approach 1:
The notification system operates periodically rather than continuously. The source apparatus transmits identification information and provides notifications only when connection status changes or when the display apparatus requests identification, rather than maintaining continuous visual or auditory output, thus reducing energy consumption while maintaining ease of operation.
Solution Approach 2:
The system uses communication interfaces as intermediaries to transmit identification information between the source apparatus and display apparatus. This electronic intermediary enables efficient information exchange without requiring continuous physical notification mechanisms, reducing energy consumption while maintaining operational ease through automated identification.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
This solution allows for immediate and accurate identification of the connected source apparatus, preventing misidentification and ensuring correct control commands are sent to the intended modular display apparatus, thereby reducing malfunctions and improving operational efficiency.
Implementation Method 1
The output interface may include a light emitting diode (LED) element, and wherein the at least one processor may be further configured to output the notification information by making the LED element emit light.
Data Source
AI summary
According to an aspect of the disclosure, a display system includes: at least one source apparatus; and at least one modular display apparatus comprising a plurality of cabinets and connected to the at least one source apparatus, wherein each of the at least one source apparatus comprises: an output interface; a communication interface connected to the at least one modular display apparatus; and at least one processor configured to: receive, through the communication interface, a notification request signal from the at least one modular display apparatus, and based on the notification request signal, output notification information through the output interface, and wherein the notification request signal corresponds to a control signal transmitted by a control apparatus to the at least one modular display apparatus.