Remote Control Device for 3D Video Systems
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current video systems that provide three-dimensional (3D) viewing effects only support simple switching between 3D and 2D modes and do not allow users to adjust 3D view settings or image quality, limiting user control as future systems may require more advanced features.
Innovation Solution
A remote control device with user input terminals and transmitters that enable users to adjust volume, channel, and 3D viewing effects, including view change, depth change, and pop-out effects, by receiving and transmitting control signals to the video system, supporting multiple views per frame and customizable settings.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If current video systems only support simple switching between 3D and 2D modes, then device complexity is reduced and ease of operation is improved, but user control capability and adaptability are limited
Solution Approach 1:
The remote control device segments control functionality by providing dedicated input elements for different control types: simple mode switching (2D/3D button) and detailed parameter adjustment (input terminal for view settings, depth, pop-out effects). This segmentation allows users to access both simple operation and advanced control capabilities without increasing overall system complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The system transitions from static mode switching to dynamic parameter adjustment. The remote control device enables users to dynamically adjust three-dimensional view settings, depth settings, and pop-out effect settings in real-time, allowing the system to adapt to varying user preferences and content requirements while maintaining operational simplicity through dedicated control elements.
2Device complexity
If video systems support only two views per frame, then device complexity and processing requirements are reduced, but adaptability to future multi-view systems is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The remote control device is designed with universal control capabilities that function with both current two-view systems and future multi-view systems. The input terminal and control logic are structured to handle variable numbers of views per frame, allowing the same device to operate across different system configurations and future-proofing the control interface against increasing view counts.
Solution Approach 2:
The system employs parameter-based control where the number of views per frame is treated as a configurable parameter rather than a fixed constraint. The remote control device can adjust view settings and depth settings to accommodate different parameter configurations, enabling seamless transition from two-view to multi-view systems without requiring hardware changes.
3Device complexity
If no adjustment controls are provided for 3D view settings, then device complexity is minimized, but user control precision and customization capability are insufficient
Solution Approach 1:
The remote control device provides preliminary control options by offering dedicated buttons for common operations (2D/3D switching) alongside detailed adjustment terminals for precise parameter control. This preliminary structure allows users to quickly access standard functions while having the option to perform precise adjustments when needed, without adding unnecessary complexity to the basic operation flow.
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AI summary
A remote control device is operative to enable and facilitate user control of video systems that are operative to provide one or more three-dimensional (3D) viewing effects. According to an exemplary embodiment, the remote control device includes a user input terminal having an input element operative to receive user inputs to adjust at least one of a volume setting and a channel setting of a video system, and further operative to receive user inputs to adjust a three-dimensional (3-D) viewing effect of the video system. A transmitter is operative to transmit control signals to the video system in response to the user inputs.