Radio Signal Display Position Detection and Auto-Configuration
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Solution Overview
Problem
Users with multiple displays face complexity in configuring their positions, requiring manual updates in the operating system each time the display arrangement changes, which can be confusing and time-consuming, especially as the number of displays increases.
Innovation Solution
A computing device equipped with a radio receiver and positioning module that uses radio signals to automatically determine the position of display devices, allowing for automatic configuration and adaptation of the display layout without user intervention.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If manual configuration of display positions is used, then users can control display arrangement, but configuration complexity increases and time consumption grows as number of displays increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system automatically detects display device positions and configures the multi-display topology without user intervention. The computing device receives radio signals from display devices, determines their positions, and automatically configures the display arrangement, eliminating manual configuration steps and reducing operational complexity
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces manual mechanical configuration (drag-and-drop interface operations) with an automated radio signal-based detection system. The positioning module uses radio signals to automatically determine display positions, substituting the mechanical interaction model with an automated electromagnetic field-based detection approach
2Adaptability or versatility
If manual reconfiguration is required each time display position changes, then display arrangement can be updated, but time loss increases with frequent reconfigurations
Solution Approach 1:
The system continuously monitors display device positions by receiving radio signals and automatically detects when position changes occur. The positioning module compares new position data with the current configuration, and when changes are detected, the system automatically updates the multi-display topology without requiring user reconfiguration
Solution Approach 2:
The system proactively detects display position changes before the user needs to reconfigure. By continuously monitoring radio signals from display devices, the system is already aware of position changes and can automatically update the configuration in advance, eliminating the need for manual reconfiguration actions
3Productivity
If automatic position detection using radio signals is implemented, then configuration time is reduced, but device complexity increases due to additional hardware and software components
Solution Approach 1:
The radio communication interface serves multiple functions: it transmits display device identification information, position data, and configuration parameters. By making the radio interface multi-functional, the patent avoids adding separate dedicated positioning hardware, thereby reducing overall system complexity while maintaining automatic detection capabilities
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces a positioning module as an intermediary component that bridges the radio signal reception and the display configuration system. This modular approach allows the automatic detection functionality to be added without fundamentally redesigning the existing display management architecture, thereby limiting the increase in overall system complexity
Data Source
AI summary
Methods and systems are disclosed for determining the positioning of computer display devices using transmitted radio signals. A computing device may receive a radio signal transmitted by a display device. Based on the received radio signal, the computing device may determine the position of the display device. The computing device may then output a video signal to the display device, based on the determined position. The video signal may include a user interface for the computing device according to the determined position. Changes in the position of the display device may be detected based on radio signals, and the output video signal may be changed as well.