Remote Control Device Automatic Configuration via Signal Feedback
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing remote control systems require significant user involvement for programming and configuration, which is inefficient and cumbersome.
Innovation Solution
A system comprising a first apparatus and a device that can autonomously detect and communicate signals to configure remote control of a second apparatus, using interfaces and controllers to determine if the second apparatus has understood the codes sent, allowing for reduced user intervention in programming the device to control the second apparatus.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a programmable remote control device is used, then the device can be configured to control specific apparatus, but the user involvement required for programming is relatively much
Solution Approach 1:
The remote control device performs self-programming by automatically detecting the apparatus to be controlled and receiving codes from it without requiring manual user input. The device autonomously configures itself by establishing communication with the target apparatus and extracting control codes, thereby eliminating the need for extensive user involvement in the programming process while maintaining full configurability
Solution Approach 2:
The apparatus to be controlled acts as an intermediary that provides the necessary control codes directly to the remote control device. Instead of the user manually programming the remote control, the target apparatus itself transmits the codes through its output interface, serving as a mediator that enables automatic configuration of the remote control device
2Adaptability or versatility
If manual programming is used to configure the device, then the device can be programmed to control the second apparatus, but the process is time-consuming and inefficient
Solution Approach 1:
The apparatus to be controlled pre-prepares and stores the necessary control codes in its memory, making them readily available for automatic transmission. This preliminary preparation eliminates the need for time-consuming manual programming, as the codes are already organized and can be automatically extracted and transferred to the remote control device when needed
Solution Approach 2:
The system enables automatic self-programming where the remote control device autonomously receives codes from the target apparatus without requiring manual user input. This self-service mechanism dramatically reduces programming time by eliminating the manual configuration process while maintaining full programming capability
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AI summary
First apparatuses (1)to be remotely controlled by devices (3) comprise interfaces (11) for receiving first signals from second apparatuses (2) that define that the second apparatuses (2) have received codes from the devices (3), interfaces (12) for sending second signals to the devices (3), and first controllers (21) for detecting the first signals and in response to detection results generating the second signals for providing assistance to the configurations of the devices (3) forremotely controlling the second apparatuses (2). The devices (3) for remotely controlling the first apparatuses (1) comprise interfaces (14) for sending codes to the second apparatuses (2) for remotely controlling the second apparatuses (2), interfaces (15) for receiving the second signals from the first apparatuses (1), and second controllers (22) for detecting the second signals for configuring the devices (3) for remotely controlling the second apparatuses (2).