Information apparatus having an interface for a remote control
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing electric curtain control systems lack the ability to confirm the open/close state of curtains during remote operation, leading to difficulties in finely adjusting the opening and closing of curtains and the inability to operate both electric curtains and lace curtains simultaneously for a single window.
Innovation Solution
A method for controlling an electric curtain device through a touch panel display connected to a network, where a computer displays an operation icon, an operation screen with a curtain image, and outputs control commands for opening or closing the curtain based on pinch-out or pinch-in operations, allowing for confirmation of the curtain's position and fine adjustment.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If remote control operation is implemented without visual feedback, then operation convenience is improved, but the ability to confirm curtain position and perform fine adjustment deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The operation screen displays a curtain image that visually represents the current open/close state of the curtain. When the curtain moves to different positions, the image updates to show the new state, providing real-time feedback to the user. This allows users to confirm the curtain position during remote operation and perform fine adjustments by observing the visual feedback on the screen.
2Adaptability or versatility
If separate control systems are used for electric curtains and lace curtains, then control functionality is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
A single operation screen serves multiple functions by displaying and controlling both electric curtains and lace curtains. The screen can show different curtain images (shade curtain, lace curtain, or both simultaneously) and respond to various operations (pinch-out for opening, pinch-in for closing). This multi-functional design allows control of different curtain types through one unified interface, reducing the need for separate control systems while maintaining full functionality.
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AI summary
A control method of the present disclosure causes a computer of an information apparatus to: display an operation icon on a display screen of the information apparatus, the operation icon causing an operation screen for an electric curtain device to be displayed; display the operation screen for the electric curtain device when selection of the operation icon is sensed, the operation screen including a curtain image representing a curtain of the electric curtain device; and when a pinch-out operation is sensed on the operation screen, output to a network a first open control command for opening the curtain of the electric curtain device.