Remote Control Key Configuration Using Service History and QR Scanning
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing remote controls lack efficient methods for quickly and accurately configuring programmable keys to access specific media content providers or services, often requiring manual input or complex setup procedures.
Innovation Solution
A system and method using a smart device app to scan a QR code or image of removable inserts on a remote control keys, determining media content provider information, and configuring the remote control to transmit appropriate commands for accessing the desired service, optionally with parental controls and dynamic configuration based on user history.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If manual configuration methods are used for programming remote control keys, then configuration accuracy can be achieved, but configuration time and complexity increase significantly
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces manual mechanical configuration operations with automated optical recognition. Instead of manually entering codes or navigating menus, the system uses an image capturing device to scan QR codes or visual indicators on inserts, automatically extracting service identification information and configuring the remote control keys programmatically.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces inserts with QR codes or visual indicators as an intermediary carrier of service identification information. These inserts serve as a bridge between the user and the configuration system, enabling rapid key programming by simply placing the insert on the key and allowing the system to automatically read and process the encoded information.
2Measurement precision
If complex setup procedures are required for configuring remote controls, then precise service selection can be achieved, but ease of operation deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs self-configuration by automatically reading service identification information from QR codes or visual indicators on the inserts, extracting the necessary data, and programming the remote control keys without requiring the user to manually navigate complex menus or input service codes. The controlling device autonomously completes the entire configuration process.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces complex manual setup procedures with automated optical recognition and data processing. The image capturing device scans the insert, the processor extracts service information, and the system automatically configures the key, substituting multiple manual operations with a single scan action.
3Adaptability or versatility
If traditional configuration methods are used, then device compatibility can be maintained, but configuration speed decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The system uses universal QR codes and visual indicators that can encode service identification information applicable across multiple device types and manufacturers. The inserts serve as a universal interface that works with various controlling devices, maintaining broad compatibility while enabling rapid configuration through standardized optical recognition.
Data Source
AI summary
A remote control is configured by using a service access history associated with at least a one of the remote control and a controllable appliance to determine a first service accessible via use of the controllable appliance that is to be associated with the programmable key and by transmitting to the remote control data for use by the remote control in configuring the remote control such that activation of the programmable key will cause the remote control to transmit a command to the controllable appliance to cause the controllable appliance to access the first service and for causing a display of an indicator for the first service in a display of the controlling device that is associated with the programmable key.