TV Control Device User Identification Settings
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional TV remote controls have limited hot-keys, making it difficult for multiple users to customize their settings, leading to incorrect channel switching and a lack of automatic channel adjustment based on the user in front of the TV.
Innovation Solution
A TV control device with a storage unit for user identification codes and setting data, coupled with a wireless communication unit that generates control signals to an external TV device, allowing for personalized settings and automatic channel selection based on user identification.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Device complexity
If a single remote control with limited hot-keys is used by multiple users, then device complexity is reduced, but adaptability deteriorates as it becomes hard to satisfy all users' customization needs
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the user experience by introducing user identification codes that divide users into different groups (e.g., family members, guests). Each segment receives customized hot-key assignments and channel preferences, allowing the same physical remote to serve multiple user needs without increasing physical complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The remote control is enhanced with a user identification code input mechanism that enables it to function as multiple specialized remotes simultaneously. By detecting which user is present and applying predefined settings, the single device achieves multi-functionality, serving different users with their preferred configurations without requiring separate physical remotes for each user.
2Adaptability or versatility
If hot-keys on a shared remote control are made customizable for each user, then adaptability improves, but device complexity increases due to multiple setting options
Solution Approach 1:
User preferences and hot-key assignments are predetermined and stored in the television system before actual use. When a user identifies themselves (or is detected), the system automatically retrieves and applies their pre-configured settings, eliminating the need for real-time configuration complexity during operation.
Solution Approach 2:
The system automatically manages the complexity of user customization by detecting user presence and autonomously applying the appropriate profile settings. Users do not manually configure complex options; instead, the system serves them automatically based on their identification, transferring the configuration burden from the user to the system.
3Ease of operation
If channel switching is manually controlled by users, then ease of operation is maintained, but extent of automation deteriorates as channels are not automatically switched according to the user in front of the TV
Solution Approach 1:
The system incorporates user detection feedback to automatically adjust channel settings. By monitoring which user is present and receiving feedback about their preferences, the television automatically switches channels and adjusts settings without requiring manual user input, while still feeling responsive and easy to use.
Solution Approach 2:
The television system performs automatic channel switching and setting adjustment based on detected user presence and stored preferences. The system serves users automatically by detecting their needs and applying appropriate configurations without requiring manual commands, yet maintains ease of operation by allowing users to override or modify settings when needed.
Data Source
AI summary
A TV control device, for an external TV device includes a storage unit storing a user identification code and user setting data corresponding to the user identification code, and a wireless communication unit transmitting a control signal to the external TV device according to the user identification code and the user setting data, wherein the external TV device determines a TV setting of the external TV device according to the user identification code and the user setting data when the external TV device receives the control signal.