Coordinated Output Trajectory Control for Multi-Component Devices

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current techniques for controlling output components in electronic devices are inefficient and difficult to manage, especially when multiple components need to be coordinated, often requiring manual configuration and lacking real-time feedback for dynamic adjustments.

Innovation Solution

A coordinated trajectory planning architecture is implemented to detect inputs, determine synchronized output trajectories for multiple components, and provide execution times, allowing for efficient and coordinated control of output components.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If manual configuration is used to coordinate output devices, then users can control output components, but the cognitive burden on users increases and the system becomes difficult to manage

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveease of controlling output componentsVSAvoidcomplexity of coordinating multiple output components
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The system automatically coordinates output trajectories across multiple components without requiring manual user configuration. The coordinated trajectory planning component autonomously determines timing and sequencing of outputs based on trigger events, eliminating the need for users to manually configure coordination parameters and reducing cognitive burden.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

A coordinated trajectory planning component is introduced as an intermediary between trigger events and multiple output components. This intermediary automatically manages the coordination logic, timing calculations, and synchronization of outputs across different components, shielding users from the underlying complexity while enabling efficient multi-component control.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

2Productivity

If multiple output components are controlled simultaneously, then comprehensive output coordination is achieved, but power consumption increases in battery-operated devices

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecoordination efficiency of output componentsVSAvoidpower consumption of output coordination system
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSUse of energy by moving object

Solution Approach 1:

The system activates output components only when triggered by specific events rather than continuously operating. The coordinated trajectory planning component processes trigger events and coordinates outputs on-demand, allowing battery-operated devices to conserve power by maintaining readiness without continuous active coordination of all output components.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #19Periodic action

Solution Approach 2:

The coordination system dynamically adjusts its operation based on incoming trigger events and real-time conditions. Rather than continuously coordinating all output components, the system activates coordination only when needed, optimizing the balance between comprehensive output coordination and power consumption by adapting to actual operational requirements.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

3Reliability

If real-time feedback is implemented for dynamic adjustment of outputs, then output coordination becomes more effective, but system complexity and computational requirements increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveeffectiveness of output coordinationVSAvoidcomplexity of real-time feedback processing
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The system incorporates real-time feedback mechanisms where the coordinated trajectory planning component monitors the state of output components and adjusts coordination timing accordingly. This feedback loop enables dynamic adjustment of output trajectories based on actual component states, trigger event characteristics, and system conditions, improving coordination effectiveness while managing complexity through event-driven processing.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

Data Source

PatentUS20250110458A1Techniques for controlling output components
Publication Date: 2025.04.03 APPLE INC
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AI summary

The present disclosure generally relates to controlling output components. In some embodiments, the present disclosure is directed to techniques for controlling output components performed by a coordinated trajectory planning component and/or an output component controller.