Automatic Remote Controller Setup via Screen Recognition
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional methods for setting an integrated remote controller require users to manually input information about the manufacturer and service provider of external devices, which can be cumbersome and inconvenient, especially for users unfamiliar with smart TV systems or devices lacking HDMI CEO functions.
Innovation Solution
A method using screen recognition technology to automatically set an integrated remote controller by displaying an image from an external device, verifying the service provider, acquiring the appropriate remote controller model, and transmitting key codes to a remote control device, allowing for automatic configuration without user intervention.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If manual setting method is used for integrated remote controller, then user can control external devices, but setup process becomes cumbersome and time-consuming
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs automatic service by itself without user intervention. The display device automatically captures the external device screen, extracts service provider information through OCR recognition, and completes the remote controller model selection process autonomously, eliminating the need for manual user input and significantly reducing setup time
Solution Approach 2:
The system performs preliminary actions by pre-capturing the external device screen and pre-extracting service provider information before the user needs to complete the setup. This preliminary extraction of manufacturer data enables the system to have the information ready for automatic model selection, streamlining the overall setting process
2Extent of automation
If automatic screen recognition is used, then setup process is simplified, but requires OCR technology and image processing capabilities
Solution Approach 1:
The display device's existing display screen and processor are utilized for multiple purposes - not only for normal display operations but also for capturing external device screens and performing OCR recognition. This multi-functionality approach enables automatic recognition without adding dedicated hardware components, maintaining simplicity while achieving high automation
Solution Approach 2:
The display screen acts as an intermediary medium that serves dual purposes: it displays normal content and simultaneously captures the external device screen for recognition. This intermediary use of existing components enables the system to extract service provider information without requiring separate dedicated sensors or cameras, thus avoiding increased device complexity
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AI summary
A method for setting an integrated remote control of a display device, according to an embodiment of the present invention, comprises the steps of: displaying a first image outputted from an external device connected to the display device; confirming a service providing company of the external device by using information included in the displayed first image; acquiring a remote control model, among a plurality of remote control models provided from the confirmed service providing company, for controlling the external device; and transmitting a key code set of the acquired remote control model to a remote control device.