Studio Switcher Control Interface for Next Mode Data Management
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current studio equipment control systems face challenges in user operability, particularly in efficiently managing and transitioning between different video signal processing units and control data sets in a vision mixer setup.
Innovation Solution
A studio equipment control system is designed with a Next change operating section that allows users to easily modify the Next control data set and send corresponding control signals to the switcher, incorporating features like an edit GUI section, xpt button rows, transition operating sections with fader levers, and recall buttons to facilitate seamless transitions between OnAir and Next-use M/E states.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a dedicated control panel is prepared for the vision mixer to manage video signal processing, then the control functionality is comprehensive, but the user operability and ease of operation deteriorate due to complex procedures for changing control data sets and transitioning between M/E units
Solution Approach 1:
The control system is segmented into distinct operational modes (OnAir mode and Next mode) with dedicated control sections. The Next change operating section allows users to prepare control data sets in advance without affecting current OnAir operations, separating the complexity of data management from the simplicity of execution.
Solution Approach 2:
The system enables preliminary preparation of control data sets in the Next mode before they are needed for OnAir operation. Users can configure and store control parameters in advance, then quickly switch to using them without complex real-time adjustments, improving operational efficiency.
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple control data sets are managed for different M/E units, then the system can handle complex video switching scenarios, but the time required to change and transition between control data sets increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system creates and stores copies of control data sets for different M/E units in the Next control data set memory. These copied data sets can be quickly recalled and activated without requiring time-consuming reconfiguration, enabling rapid transitions between different video switching scenarios.
Solution Approach 2:
The control system dynamically manages multiple control data sets with flexible switching between OnAir and Next modes. The system can adaptively transition between pre-prepared control configurations based on operational needs, reducing the time required for scenario changes while maintaining versatility.
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AI summary
To improve user operability.Provided is a Next change operating section that receives a changing operation on each item in a Next control data set being in a control state of a Next-use M/E of a switcher (vision mixer). When a changing operation is received in the Next change operating section, that is, when there is a changing operation, a control section changes contents of the Next control data set, and in accordance with the changed contents of the Next control data set, sends a control signal concerning the Next-use M/E to the switcher. A user can simply and easily change the contents of the Next control data set by operating the Next change operating section, and operability can be improved.