Proxy Remote Control Signal Interception
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Solution Overview
Problem
Standard remote control systems are limited in executing complex actions across multiple devices simultaneously, as they typically cannot intercept and reinterpret control signals to perform different actions on various devices associated with a single remote control.
Innovation Solution
A proxy remote control system that intercepts control data from a remote control device, blocks it from being received by the intended device, and communicates alternative control data to the device via a proxy controller, allowing for unified control of multiple devices through a single remote control interface.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If standard remote control commands are used, then device control is simple and direct, but complex actions across multiple devices cannot be executed simultaneously
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a proxy remote control signal receiver device as an intermediary between the remote control and the target device. This mediator intercepts control signals, translates them into alternative control data, and relays them to the appropriate device, enabling complex multi-device actions while maintaining a simple user interface.
Solution Approach 2:
The system segments the control function by separating the signal reception, translation, and execution components. The proxy receiver handles signal interception and translation, while the target device handles execution, allowing complex actions to be broken down into manageable segments that can be coordinated across multiple devices.
2Adaptability or versatility
If a remote control is associated with a single device, then control is straightforward, but synchronized actions across multiple devices cannot be performed
Solution Approach 1:
The proxy remote control signal receiver device is designed to handle multiple types of control signals and translate them into appropriate commands for different devices. This universal translator enables a single remote control to effectively control multiple devices with different functions, achieving multi-device control without complicating the user interface.
3Productivity
If manual synchronization is required for multiple devices, then each device can be controlled independently, but time-consuming manual coordination is needed
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary translation of control signals at the proxy receiver, converting single-device commands into coordinated multi-device actions before execution. This preliminary processing ensures that all target devices receive their appropriate commands simultaneously, eliminating the need for manual synchronization and reducing time loss.
Data Source
AI summary
In some cases, a method includes receiving first control data from a proxy device at a proxy controller. The first control data is prevented from being received at a remote control signal receiver associated with a media device. The proxy controller may determine second control data associated with recording a multimedia content item at a first digital video recorder associated with the media device and third control data associated with recording the multimedia content item at a second digital video recorder that is accessible to one or more communication devices. The proxy controller may communicate the second control data to the media device via the proxy device.