Optical Fiber Signal Transmission for TV Control Box Separation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing TV systems face significant signal degradation when the distance between the control box and the TV panel exceeds 30-50 centimeters, requiring the control box to be installed close to the panel or integrated on its back cover, which complicates wall mounting and increases the TV's thickness.
Innovation Solution
A display apparatus with a control device and a panel device connected via a transmission device that uses optical signals transmitted through optical fibers to minimize signal degradation, allowing the control device to be separated from the panel and mounted remotely, while power is supplied through pogo pins for efficient power transmission.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If the control box is externally connected to the panel via electrical cables, then the control box can be installed close to the panel, but signal degradation occurs when the cable length exceeds 30-50 centimeters
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces electrical cable transmission with optical fiber transmission. The control box converts electrical signals to optical signals that are transmitted through optical fibers to the panel, eliminating signal degradation issues associated with long electrical cables while allowing greater installation flexibility.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent changes the transmission medium from electrical conductors to optical fibers, fundamentally altering the signal transmission parameter. This enables signal transmission over much longer distances without degradation, as optical fibers have significantly lower attenuation and interference compared to electrical cables.
2Length of moving object
If the control box is integrated on the back cover of the panel, then the TV thickness is reduced, but the TV thickness becomes excessive due to the sum of control box and panel thickness
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts the control box from the panel assembly, allowing it to be mounted separately on the wall or ceiling. The optical fiber connection enables the control box to be positioned independently from the panel, eliminating the need to accommodate its thickness within the panel's back cover structure.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent moves the control box from the same spatial plane as the panel (integrated on back cover) to a different spatial arrangement (separate wall or ceiling mounting). This dimensional repositioning allows the panel to maintain its original thickness while the control box occupies separate mounting space.
3Ease of operation
If the control box is integrated on the back cover of the panel, then the TV structure is compact, but wall mounting becomes complicated requiring additional wall mount plate and shelf
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts the control box from the panel integration, allowing it to be mounted independently using standard wall or ceiling mounting methods. This eliminates the need for complex integrated mounting structures and additional components like wall mount plates and shelves.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent enables the control box to serve multiple mounting locations (wall or ceiling) through its independent mounting capability. The optical fiber connection provides universal compatibility with various panel types and mounting configurations, simplifying the overall installation process.
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 reduces signal degradation and allows for flexible mounting of the control device, enabling easier wall installation and maintaining a thinner TV profile by using optical signals and pogo pins for power transmission, thus enhancing user convenience and installation flexibility.
Implementation Method 1
A display apparatus with a control device and a panel device connected via a transmission device that uses optical signals transmitted through optical fibers to minimize signal degradation
Implementation Method 2
power is supplied through pogo pins for efficient power transmission
Data Source
AI summary
A display apparatus has a control device, a transmission device, a connection device, and a panel device. The control device receives a first data signal having a first signal type, and converts the first data signal to a second data signal having a second signal type different from the first signal type. The transmission device receives the second data signal, and converts the second data signal to a third data signal having a third signal type identical to the first signal type. The connection device removably coupled to the control device and the transmission device transmits the second data signal from the control device to the transmission device. The panel device removably coupled to the transmission device wirelessly receives the third data signal from the transmission device.