Multi-Display Remote Control with Multiple Transceivers
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Solution Overview
Problem
Remote controls have not evolved to utilize advances in digital data transmission and packet protocols, limiting their ability to manage multiple streams of content and integrate advanced communication features with consumer electronics device control.
Innovation Solution
A multi-display remote control with multiple transceivers capable of receiving and displaying multiple streams of content simultaneously, allowing for switching between sources and integrating communication modes to manage incoming and outgoing communications, while remotely controlling consumer electronics devices.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a traditional single-display remote control is used, then the device complexity is low, but the ability to display and manage multiple content streams simultaneously is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The remote control is divided into multiple independent display units, each capable of displaying different content streams simultaneously. This segmentation allows the system to present multiple content sources (TV channels, VOD, internet content) without requiring a single complex display device, thereby improving versatility while managing complexity through modular design
Solution Approach 2:
The remote control integrates multiple functions including content display, communication interface, and device control into a single universal device. It can handle various content types from different sources (cable, satellite, wireless, broadband) and simultaneously manage communications and consumer electronics control, making it highly versatile without requiring separate devices for each function
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple transceivers are used to receive multiple content streams, then the content reception capability is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The communication system is segmented into multiple transceivers, each dedicated to receiving specific content streams from different sources (cable, satellite, wireless, broadband). This segmentation enables simultaneous reception of multiple content types while managing complexity by assigning specific reception tasks to individual transceivers rather than requiring a single complex multi-mode receiver
Solution Approach 2:
The system dynamically adjusts reception parameters and routing decisions based on the current state of multiple content streams. The controller can prioritize certain streams, adjust reception quality settings, and manage bandwidth allocation across different transceivers and content sources, thereby optimizing performance while managing the complexity of multi-transceiver operation
3Adaptability or versatility
If communication mode is activated to handle voice calls, then communication functionality is improved, but the audible content from other streams may be disrupted
Solution Approach 1:
The audio output system is segmented into separate channels for different content streams and communication signals. When a voice call is detected, the system can route communication audio to dedicated output channels while maintaining audio from other content streams on separate channels, preventing disruption and ensuring reliable audio delivery for both communications and entertainment
Solution Approach 2:
The controller continuously monitors the state of all content streams and communication signals, using feedback to dynamically adjust audio routing and prioritization. When communication is detected, the system receives feedback about stream priorities and adjusts audio delivery accordingly, ensuring that communication quality is maintained while preserving the continuity and reliability of other audio streams through intelligent resource management
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AI summary
Methods, devices, and computer program products describe a remote control for consumer electronics devices. The remote control has multiple transceivers simultaneously receiving multiple streams of content, and multiple displays simultaneously presenting the streams of content. The remote control includes means for switching between multiple sources for each stream of content displayed on each display. The multiple sources may include wireless content from a wireless source, cable content from a cable service provider, satellite content from a satellite service provider, broadband content from a broadband service provider, and local content from a local source. The remote control also has a communication mode when a voice over internet protocol telephone call is received. One of the transceivers terminates its stream of content and a processor mutes an audible portion of all other streams of content, and the transceiver begins receiving the communication.