Operating System for Remote Device Control and Coordinate Alignment

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing systems for remotely operating processing devices lack convenience and efficiency due to the need for specialized communication settings and alterations, and they struggle with coordinate misalignment issues when operating across different display devices with varying resolutions and coordinate systems.

Innovation Solution

An operating system that acquires an image signal from a processing device, generates operation commands based on user input, and transmits compatible operation signals, while performing coordinate transformations to align with the processing device's coordinate system, allowing remote operation without altering the processing device or requiring special communication settings.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If remote operation systems are implemented, then operation convenience is improved, but device complexity and security risks increase due to specialized communication settings and network exposure

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveremote operation convenienceVSAvoidcommunication settings complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent introduces an operating system as an intermediary layer between the user's terminal device and the processing device. This OS layer handles all coordinate transformations, signal conversions, and communication protocols locally, eliminating the need for complex specialized settings on the processing device itself. The intermediary absorbs the complexity while maintaining simple remote operation.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Solution Approach 2:

The operating system creates a virtual copy of the processing device's interface and coordinate system on the terminal device. By replicating the coordinate transformation logic and communication protocols in the OS layer, the system allows remote operation without exposing the actual processing device to network complexity or security risks.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #26Copying

2Adaptability or versatility

If coordinate transformations are implemented for different display devices, then adaptability is improved, but processing time and computational complexity increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedisplay device compatibilityVSAvoidcoordinate transformation time
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The operating system pre-calculates and stores coordinate transformation parameters (scaling factors, offset values, rotation matrices) for different display device configurations. When a remote operation session starts, these pre-computed values are immediately available, eliminating the need for real-time complex calculations and reducing transformation time.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The system changes operational parameters by selecting from pre-defined coordinate transformation profiles rather than computing transformations in real-time. The OS switches between different transformation parameter sets based on the detected display device, providing fast adaptation without computational overhead.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

3Reliability

If specialized communication settings are required for remote operation, then operation reliability is improved, but ease of operation deteriorates due to configuration requirements

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveremote operation reliabilityVSAvoidconfiguration simplicity
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The operating system automatically detects the terminal device's capabilities and configures appropriate coordinate transformations and communication parameters without user intervention. The system self-adjusts to different display devices and network conditions, providing reliable operation while eliminating configuration requirements from the user's perspective.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Data Source

PatentUS20240126416A1Operating system, processing system, computer, operating method, and storage medium
Publication Date: 2024.04.18 KK TOSHIBA
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AI summary

According to one embodiment, an operating system acquires an image signal from a first device that is an operation object. The operating system causes a display device to display a screen based on the image signal. The operating system generates an operation command corresponding to an input operation from a user in response to the input operation. The operating system generates an operation signal compatible with the first device based on the operation command, and transmits the operation signal to the first device.