Peripheral Radio Signal Intermediary for Host Device Reception
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Solution Overview
Problem
Media devices often struggle to receive radio signals effectively due to location issues, requiring users to move to a different location, which is inconvenient.
Innovation Solution
A media signal broadcasting method and system that involves a host device and a peripheral device, where the peripheral device receives and converts a first radio signal into a second radio signal, which is then transmitted to the host device for conversion and playback as a media signal, allowing for improved reception and playback even in unfavorable locations.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If the media device receives radio signal directly at its location, then the device structure is simple, but the reception quality deteriorates due to location issues
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a peripheral device as an intermediary between the radio signal source and the host device. The peripheral device receives the radio signal and converts it to a second radio signal, which is then transmitted to the host device. This mediator approach resolves the reception quality issue by allowing signal acquisition at optimal locations while maintaining system simplicity through modular design.
2Reliability
If the user moves to a new location to improve radio signal reception, then the reception quality improves, but the ease of operation deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The peripheral device serves as a portable intermediary that can be positioned at optimal signal reception locations. Instead of requiring the user to move the entire media device, only the small peripheral device needs to be relocated to capture the radio signal, then it wirelessly transmits to the host device, greatly improving user convenience.
Solution Approach 2:
The system is segmented into two independent functional units: the peripheral device for signal reception and conversion, and the host device for media playback. This segmentation allows the reception function to be separated from the playback function, enabling flexible positioning of the reception unit to optimize signal quality without affecting the user's interaction with the media device.
3Reliability
If the peripheral device converts and transmits radio signal to host device, then the reception reliability improves, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The peripheral device acts as a specialized intermediary that handles the complex signal conversion process. It receives the first radio signal, converts it to a second radio signal format suitable for wireless transmission, and sends it to the host device. This concentrates the complexity in a small, dedicated component rather than requiring the entire system to be complex.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces physical connection mechanisms with wireless transmission. The peripheral device converts the radio signal to a format that can be transmitted wirelessly to the host device, eliminating the need for physical cables or direct mechanical connections, thereby simplifying the overall system integration despite the added conversion functionality.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
Enables media devices to receive and play radio signals reliably by allowing the peripheral device to receive and transmit signals to the host device, overcoming location-based reception issues and enhancing user convenience.
Implementation Method 1
A first radio signal is received by the peripheral device. The second radio signal is transmitted to the host device by the peripheral device.
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AI summary
A media signal broadcasting method, a media signal broadcasting system, a host device and a peripheral device are provided. The media signal broadcasting method is provided. The media signal broadcasting method includes the following steps. A host device and a peripheral device are provided. A first radio signal is received by the peripheral device. The first radio signal is converted to be a second radio signal by the peripheral device. The second radio signal is transmitted to the host device by the peripheral device. The second radio signal is received and is converted to be a media signal by the host device. A third radio signal is received and converted to be the media signal by the host device. The media signal converted from the third radio signal or the second radio signal is played by the host device.