Smart TV External Processing via Local GPU Connection
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current Smart TVs lack sufficient computing power to run applications that require high processing capabilities, such as work-related programs, and existing solutions for external processing rely on high-bandwidth Internet connections which may not be consistently available or effective.
Innovation Solution
A system that enables external processing by connecting a device with a graphics processing unit (GPU) or accelerated processing unit (APU) to the TV, allowing data to be sent from the TV to an external processor for processing and then displayed back on the TV, utilizing an artificial intelligence component to coordinate data transfer and manage resource utilization.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Power
If applications requiring high processing capabilities are executed on the TV, then computing performance is improved, but the TV's built-in processing power is insufficient
Solution Approach 1:
An external processing device is introduced as an intermediary between the TV and applications requiring high computing power. The external device receives processing requests from the TV, executes computationally intensive tasks, and returns results to the TV, enabling the TV to run demanding applications without upgrading its built-in processor.
2Power
If external processing is implemented using existing solutions, then processing capabilities are improved, but reliance on high-bandwidth Internet connectivity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The processing capability is extracted from the Internet cloud and relocated to a local external processing device that connects directly to the TV via wired connection. This extraction eliminates dependence on Internet bandwidth and connectivity reliability, as all processing occurs locally through the direct TV-external device connection.
3Adaptability or versatility
If more applications are supported on the TV, then versatility is improved, but the limited processing power of the TV is exceeded
Solution Approach 1:
The system transitions from a single-dimension architecture (TV processor handling all tasks) to a multi-dimensional architecture where the TV processor handles lightweight tasks locally while an external processing device handles computationally intensive tasks. This dimensional expansion of processing resources enables support for diverse applications across the full spectrum from simple to complex.
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AI summary
A method, a device, and a non-transitory computer readable medium for performing external processing on a display device are presented. An application is executed on the display device. Data is sent from the application to an external processor in direct communication with the display device, if the application requires additional processing capabilities than is available on the display device. Data is received from the external processor and the processed data is displayed on the display device.