Multimedia Device Synchronizing Auxiliary Devices
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional multimedia systems provide a limited user experience and require costly external audio-visual mixing processes or stage management systems, making it unsuitable for home use.
Innovation Solution
A multimedia device that obtains a multimedia data stream and auxiliary device instructions to control connected auxiliary devices, such as lighting or robotic systems, enhancing the multimedia experience through synchronized functions.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If conventional multimedia systems use external audio-visual mixing processes or stage management systems to enhance user experience, then the multimedia experience is improved, but the system cost and complexity increase significantly
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the multimedia playback functionality with auxiliary device control capabilities into a single integrated system. The multimedia device now directly controls lighting, robotic characters, and other auxiliary devices without requiring separate external mixing processes or stage management systems, thereby reducing system complexity while maintaining enhanced multimedia experience
Solution Approach 2:
The multimedia device is enhanced to perform multiple functions: it not only plays back multimedia content but also directly controls various auxiliary devices such as lighting systems and robotic animated characters. This multi-functionality eliminates the need for separate specialized systems, reducing overall system complexity while providing enhanced user experience
2Adaptability or versatility
If conventional multimedia systems use external audio-visual mixing processes or stage management systems to enhance user experience, then the multimedia experience is improved, but the implementation cost increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the functions of external mixing processes and stage management systems into the multimedia device itself, eliminating the need for separate expensive external systems. This integration reduces implementation cost while maintaining the ability to enhance multimedia experience through coordinated control of auxiliary devices
Solution Approach 2:
The multimedia device is designed to autonomously control auxiliary devices based on the multimedia content being played back. The system automatically synchronizes lighting effects, robotic character movements, and other auxiliary device operations with the multimedia playback without requiring external manual control, thereby reducing implementation and operational costs
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AI summary
Systems and methods for enhancing multimedia experience are disclosed. A system includes a multimedia device adapted to obtain a multimedia data stream comprising multimedia data and at least one multimedia enhancement data sequence, and adapted to obtain instructions from a multimedia enhancement data sequence. The system further includes auxiliary devices communicatively coupled to the multimedia device, and adapted to receive the instructions from a multimedia device. The multimedia enhancement data sequences each include a start section, a target section, an instruction section, and an end section. A multimedia device is adapted to send instructions to at least one auxiliary device. A method includes obtaining a multimedia data stream comprising multimedia data and at least one multimedia enhancement data sequence using a multimedia device, obtaining instructions from a multimedia enhancement data sequence, and sending instructions to auxiliary devices communicatively coupled to the multimedia device.