Configurable Remote Control for External Display Signal Adaptation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Computer systems connected to external displays like televisions face compatibility issues, including signal configuration mismatches and control inefficiencies, as external displays are not optimized for computer output signals and user interaction from a distance.
Innovation Solution
A method and system that includes a controller in the computer system to adapt output signals for external displays, provide an overscan wizard for boundary definition, and optimize user interfaces for display capabilities, along with a remote control with configurable modes for efficient interaction with external displays.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Area of stationary object
If a computer system is connected to an external display device, then the user can view output on a larger screen, but compatibility problems arise due to signal configuration mismatches
Solution Approach 1:
The system automatically detects the external display device type and changes signal output parameters accordingly. The controller adjusts resolution, scan type (interlaced/progressive), and timing parameters to match the specific display device being used, resolving compatibility mismatches between computer output and external display requirements
Solution Approach 2:
The system performs self-configuration by automatically detecting the connected display device and adjusting its output settings without requiring manual user intervention. The controller autonomously configures the signal parameters based on detected display characteristics, eliminating the need for users to manually adjust compatibility settings
2Manufacturing precision
If the computer system outputs signals configured for close-viewing monitors, then the signal format is optimized for computer screens, but the display quality deteriorates when viewed from a greater distance on external displays
Solution Approach 1:
The system changes signal parameters based on the detected display device type. When an external display is detected, the controller adjusts resolution, pixel density, and refresh rate parameters to optimize the signal for larger screens viewed from a distance, rather than using fixed monitor-optimized settings
3Ease of operation
If standard computer controls are used, then the control interface is simple and familiar, but the controls are not configured adequately to interact efficiently with the display shown on the external display device
Solution Approach 1:
The control interface dynamically adapts its configuration based on the detected display device. When an external display is detected, the system automatically configures appropriate controls (such as enabling remote control support or adjusting pointer speed) to optimize interaction efficiency for the external display context, while maintaining simple familiar controls for standard monitor usage
4Stability of the object's composition
If the user interface layout is fixed, then the configuration is simple and stable, but the layout does not adapt to the previously defined display area and overscan region of the external display device
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary detection of the external display device characteristics before displaying the user interface. By detecting the display area boundaries and overscan regions in advance, the system can pre-configure the interface layout to fit within the optimal display region, ensuring proper adaptation before the user interacts with the interface
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AI summary
According to one aspect, embodiments of the invention provide a remote control comprising a housing comprising a first and second housing portion, wherein the first housing portion is coupled to the second housing portion and is configurable in at least two positions, a touchpad, a keypad, a processor configured to receive control signals from the touch pad and the keypad, and an RF transmitter configured to transmit signals from the processor to the computer system, wherein, in a first configuration of the remote control, the first housing portion is configured to be manipulated to a first position and the remote control is configured to operate in a first mode of operation, and wherein, in a second configuration of the remote control, the first housing portion is configured to be manipulated to a second position, and wherein the remote control is configured to operate in a second mode of operation.