Touchscreen Remote Controller for Multi-Mode Image Input
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing image processing apparatuses require separate input units for various functions, occupying space and being costly, and are inconvenient for users to manipulate due to diverse input units.
Innovation Solution
A remote controller with a touch screen that supports multiple input modes, including a control mode, character input mode, and handwriting mode, integrated into a single unit, allowing for easy switching and display of input menus.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering 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 input units occupy large installation space and increase cost
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges multiple separate input units (remote controller, keyboard, mouse, touch panel) into a single integrated input unit that can perform all input functions. This consolidation reduces the total installation space while maintaining the ability to receive diverse information for various functions of the image processing apparatus.
Solution Approach 2:
The integrated input unit is designed to perform multiple functions simultaneously, serving as a remote controller, keyboard, mouse, and touch panel all in one device. This multi-functionality allows the system to maintain high adaptability and versatility without requiring separate dedicated input units for each function.
2Adaptability or versatility
If separate input units are provided for various functions, then the image processing apparatus can receive diverse information, but the apparatus becomes expensive
Solution Approach 1:
By combining multiple input units into one integrated device, the patent reduces the total number of components that need to be manufactured, assembled, and maintained. This consolidation lowers production costs and manufacturing complexity while preserving all the necessary input functions for the image processing apparatus.
Solution Approach 2:
The integrated input unit provides universal functionality that replaces multiple specialized input devices. This approach reduces the overall system cost by eliminating redundant components and simplifying the bill of materials, while still enabling the apparatus to receive diverse information for all required functions.
3Adaptability or versatility
If diverse input units are provided, then the image processing apparatus can perform various functions, but it is inconvenient for users to manipulate multiple input units
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple input units into a single integrated device that users can operate uniformly. This eliminates the need for users to learn and switch between different input devices, improving ease of operation while maintaining access to all input functions through the unified interface.
Solution Approach 2:
The integrated input unit provides a universal control interface that handles all input operations (remote control, keyboard typing, mouse navigation, touch interactions) through a single device. This multi-functionality in one unit greatly improves user convenience by simplifying the manipulation process while preserving full functionality.
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AI summary
A remote controller includes a touch screen, a communicator, and a processor. The processor controls control a first user interface to be displayed on the touch screen, identifies a signal which is received through the communicator while the first user interface is displayed on the touch screen, and controls a second user interface to be displayed on the touch screen based on the received signal. The second user interface performs a function which is different from that of the first user interface.