Trainable Transceiver Mobile Training Integration
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Solution Overview
Problem
Developing trainable transceivers that can easily operate a variety of devices and interface with devices other than those being controlled, such as vehicle systems or remote devices, is challenging, especially in providing versatile functionality.
Innovation Solution
A system comprising a mobile communications device with a display, camera flash, and speaker, coupled with a trainable transceiver that includes a transceiver circuit and control circuit, allowing communication with the mobile device to receive training information for communicating with remote devices, and can be integrated into vehicles for controlling home electronics or other remote devices.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a trainable transceiver is designed to operate a variety of devices, then the adaptability and versatility are improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The transceiver is designed with multi-functional capability to operate multiple types of devices (garage door openers, gate openers, security systems, home electronics) through a single unit. The control circuit can be trained to learn control signals from various devices and the mobile communication device serves multiple functions including display, camera flash, and speaker for comprehensive training assistance.
2Adaptability or versatility
If the trainable transceiver interfaces with additional devices for training and control functions, then the versatility is improved, but the ease of operation deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The mobile communication device automatically assists in the training process by providing visual display of training information, audio feedback through speaker, and camera flash for signaling. The transceiver automatically receives and processes training signals from the mobile device, reducing manual configuration steps and making the training process more user-friendly despite the increased functionality.
3Adaptability or versatility
If the transceiver is integrated into a vehicle system with multiple communication interfaces, then the adaptability is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple communication interfaces (wireless transceiver, mobile communication device integration) into a single vehicle-integrated system. The control circuit merges the functions of receiving training information, processing control signals, and communicating with various devices through a unified architecture, reducing overall system complexity despite enhanced adaptability.
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AI summary
A system for controlling a remote device includes a mobile communications device and a trainable transceiver. The mobile communications device includes a display, a camera flash, a speaker, and a processing circuit coupled to the display, the camera flash, and the speaker. The trainable transceiver includes a transceiver circuit, a communications device, and a control circuit coupled to the transceiver circuit and the communications device. The trainable transceiver is configured to be in communication with the mobile communications device using the communications device, and the control circuit is configured to receive training information from the mobile communications device and train the trainable transceiver to communicate with the remote device based on the training information.