Predictive Remote Control Activation for Battery Conservation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Portable television remote controls face battery drain issues due to inefficient data listening mechanisms, either draining batteries quickly when polling too frequently or missing information when polling intervals are too long.
Innovation Solution
A system that predicts trigger events, such as the start of a commercial, to efficiently transition the remote control from a standby state to an active state for data listening, thereby extending battery life and ensuring timely information receipt.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If the remote control polls for information at frequent predefined intervals, then the remote control can receive information timely from external devices, but the battery drains quickly
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary actions by predicting when trigger events will occur based on content metadata and presentation timing. The remote control is activated in advance of actual data transmission needs, allowing it to be ready to receive information without continuously polling. This predictive activation replaces frequent periodic polling with targeted activations only when events are anticipated.
Solution Approach 2:
The system dynamically adjusts the remote control's operational state between active and standby modes based on predicted event timing. Rather than maintaining a static polling schedule, the system transitions the remote control to active state only when trigger events are predicted to occur, optimizing energy consumption while maintaining reliable data reception.
2Reliability
If the remote control listens for information continuously, then no information is missed, but the battery life is significantly reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The system uses preliminary action by predicting trigger events based on content metadata before they actually occur. The remote control is activated in advance of when data transmission is expected, ensuring no information is missed while avoiding continuous listening. The prediction mechanism identifies upcoming trigger events and proactively activates the remote control only during relevant time windows.
Solution Approach 2:
The system implements periodic action by activating the remote control at specific predicted intervals corresponding to trigger events, rather than maintaining continuous operation. The remote control transitions between active and standby states periodically based on predicted event timing, reducing overall power consumption while maintaining information completeness.
3Loss of energy
If the remote control uses predefined polling intervals, then battery life is extended, but information may be missed or received too late
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary action by predicting trigger event timing using content metadata and presentation schedules. Instead of waiting for predefined polling intervals, the remote control is activated in advance of actual data transmission based on predicted event timing. This eliminates information delay while maintaining battery conservation by avoiding unnecessary polling during non-event periods.
Solution Approach 2:
The system uses feedback from content metadata and presentation timing information to dynamically adjust activation timing. The remote control system receives feedback about upcoming trigger events from the content delivery system and uses this feedback to schedule activations precisely when needed, eliminating both information delay and unnecessary battery consumption from misaligned polling.
Data Source
AI summary
Systems, apparatuses, methods, and one or more computer-readable media storing executable instructions for predicting trigger events, such as an advertisement during a video program, and activating a remote control device in response to the prediction are described. By activating the remote control device at a particular time, the remote control device may save energy when listening for data from one or more terminal devices. The time to activate the remote control may be based on one or more factors, including the current presentation position and/or presentation speed of the video program. A remote control device may take additional actions the next time it listens for data, including illuminating backlights, turning on a display, displaying content on the display, interacting with other devices, etc.