Touchscreen Remote Controller for Unified Image Processor Input

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing image processing apparatuses require separate input units for various functions, leading to increased space occupation and cost, as well as user inconvenience due to the complexity of manipulating diverse input units.

Innovation Solution

A remote controller with a touch screen and menu processor that supports multiple input modes, including a control mode, character input mode, and handwriting mode, allowing users to select and display input menus via a mode selector, and transmit information through a network.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If separate input units are provided for various functions, then the image processing apparatus can receive diverse information, but the installation space increases and cost increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveinput function versatilityVSAvoidinstallation space

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSArea of stationary object

Solution Approach 1:

The remote controller integrates multiple input functions (numeric key input, character key input, and handwriting input) into a single device. The controller can switch between different input modes and transmit various types of information to the image processing apparatus, eliminating the need for separate input units for each function while maintaining full versatility.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

2Adaptability or versatility

If separate input units are provided for various functions, then the image processing apparatus can receive diverse information, but the cost increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveinput function versatilityVSAvoidmanufacturing cost

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSEase of manufacture

Solution Approach 1:

The remote controller serves as a universal input device that combines numeric keypad, character keyboard, and handwriting recognition capabilities in one unit. This multi-functional design reduces the total number of separate components needed, simplifying manufacturing and reducing costs while maintaining the ability to receive diverse information types.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent merges previously separate input units (numeric input device, character input device, and handwriting input device) into a single integrated remote controller. This consolidation combines multiple functions into one device, reducing component count and manufacturing complexity while preserving all input capabilities.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #5Merging (Combining)

3Adaptability or versatility

If diverse input units are provided, then various functions can be supported, but user manipulation becomes inconvenient

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvefunction support capabilityVSAvoiduser manipulation convenience

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The remote controller provides a unified interface for all input functions. Users can select from different input modes (numeric, character, handwriting) within a single device, eliminating the need to learn and switch between multiple separate input units. This integration maintains full functional support while significantly improving ease of operation.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Data Source

PatentUS11146846B2Remote controller, control method thereof and image processing apparatus having the same

Publication Date: 2021.10.12 SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO LTD

AI summary

A remote controller of an image processing apparatus includes: a touch screen which displays an input menu; a menu processor which processes the touch screen to display respective input menus corresponding to at least two modes among a control mode of the image processing apparatus, a character input mode and a handwriting mode; and a controller which controls the menu processor to display the input menu of the mode corresponding to a selection signal when the selection signal for the mode is received.