Projector Time Control System for Presentation Management

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Solution Overview

Problem

Users often forget to control time during presentations, leading to inefficiencies in projector usage, and existing solutions like bells can be distracting for audiences and organizers.

Innovation Solution

A time control system for projectors comprising an input module, processor, timer, and output module that allows users to set time parameters and generate reminder signals, such as visual and audio cues, to manage presentation time effectively.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Loss of time

If a bell is used to remind users to control time during presentation, then time management is improved, but it causes embarrassment and distraction to users, audiences, and organizers

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvepresentation time controlVSAvoiddistraction and embarrassment
Core Design Contradiction:
Loss of timeVSObject-affected harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The patent introduces a projector as an intermediary device to deliver time reminder information. Instead of using a bell that directly disturbs the presentation environment, the projector displays time information on the screen, serving as a mediator that conveys time management cues without causing auditory distraction or embarrassment to participants.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent extracts the time reminder function from the traditional bell alert system and integrates it into the projector's display capability. By taking out the auditory alert mechanism and replacing it with visual display, the system maintains time management functionality while eliminating the harmful auditory distraction.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #2Taking out (Extraction)

2Productivity

If traditional time control methods are used, then time management is achieved, but users often forget to control time leading to presentation inefficiency

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvepresentation efficiencyVSAvoidtime control reliability
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements a feedback mechanism where the projector continuously displays time information during the presentation. This visual feedback reminds users of the remaining time, ensuring they don't forget to control their presentation pace, thereby improving both time control reliability and presentation efficiency.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

Solution Approach 2:

The system performs preliminary action by setting up the time control framework before the presentation begins. The projector is configured to display time information in advance, allowing users to be aware of time constraints before they become critical, enabling better time management from the outset.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Data Source

PatentUS7755976B2Time control system and method for projector
Publication Date: 2010.07.13 ACER INC
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AI summary

A time control system and a method for a projector. The time control system comprises an input module, a processor, a timer, and at least one output module. The input module is used to input at least one time parameter that is set by the processor into the timer. The timer is used to generate at least one trigger signal by counting the at least one time parameter. Meanwhile, the output module is used to output a reminder signal relating to the at least one trigger signal. The time control system is applied for reminding users.