Reception Apparatus Discrimination Data Routing for Multi-Screen Display
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing reception systems struggle to effectively manage the display of related information data alongside picture data from broadcast programs, often requiring users to view additional information on screens other than the primary program screen, without a clear method to segregate and direct this data between different display devices.
Innovation Solution
A reception apparatus equipped with a discrimination data receiver and an output controller, capable of receiving discrimination data associated with display information and controlling the output to multiple screens, separates and directs picture and related information data based on embedded discriminators in the broadcast signal or server-transmitted data, allowing for appropriate display on either the primary screen or an external apparatus.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Loss of information
If related information data is displayed on the primary program screen, then information accessibility is improved, but screen clutter and user experience deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments display information by creating distinct screen zones: a first screen area for program pictures and a second screen area for related information. The discrimination data receiver separates incoming data streams into program data and related information data, directing each to its designated display area. This segmentation allows both information types to be displayed simultaneously without cluttering a single screen, improving both information accessibility and user experience.
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple display devices are used, then display flexibility is improved, but system complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The reception apparatus is designed with multi-functionality to handle both program picture display and related information display across multiple devices. The discrimination data receiver and output controller work together to universally process different types of display data and route them appropriately, whether to the primary screen or external devices. This universal design enables flexible multi-device display without requiring separate specialized systems for each function.
3Ease of operation
If related information is displayed on external apparatus, then primary screen clarity is improved, but data routing complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary action by embedding discrimination data within the transmitted data stream before sending it to the reception apparatus. This discrimination data contains routing information that enables the output controller to automatically direct related information data to external apparatus without requiring complex real-time routing decisions. The preliminary tagging of data with destination information simplifies the routing process and maintains primary screen clarity.
Data Source
AI summary
In at least one embodiment, a reception apparatus includes a discrimination data receiver configured to receive discrimination data that is transmitted from outside the reception apparatus and that has been associated with display information to be displayed; and an output controller configured to control output of the display information to two or more display screens according to the discrimination data.