Unified Video Protocol for Mixed Display Systems
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Solution Overview
Problem
The complexity and cost of setting up and operating mixed systems of video display devices are increased due to the variety of communication protocols, technologies, and interfaces used, leading to conflicting communications and high processing burdens on display devices.
Innovation Solution
A communication protocol that allows for the distribution of video data over a local area network, independent of the target display device, enabling easy configuration and setup with low-cost devices by centralizing processing power in a server, supporting a broad spectrum of devices and future expansion.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If multiple different communication protocols and interfaces are used to connect video sources to display devices, then compatibility with various display devices is improved, but system complexity and setup cost increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a universal communication protocol that allows a single communication interface to work with multiple types of display devices (projectors, screens, LED displays, digital lighting fixtures). This universal protocol eliminates the need for multiple specialized interfaces, thereby maintaining compatibility across different device types while reducing system complexity and setup costs.
2Adaptability or versatility
If dedicated convertors from different manufacturers are used to convert signals for display devices, then signal compatibility is improved, but cost and operational complexity increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the functionality of multiple manufacturer-specific convertors into a single unified communication protocol implementation. Instead of requiring separate convertors from different manufacturers for different display devices, the system uses one standardized protocol that handles signal conversion and device communication uniformly, thereby reducing both cost and operational complexity.
3Ease of operation
If full video data is distributed to every device on the network using a common high-level protocol, then ease of distribution is improved, but processing burden on display devices increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts and removes unnecessary video data processing requirements from display devices by implementing a communication protocol that delivers only the essential data needed for display. Instead of distributing full video data to every device, the system extracts and transmits only the relevant information, thereby reducing the processing burden on display devices while maintaining ease of distribution.
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AI summary
A real-time video data distribution system for the coordinated display of video content for mixed device video systems employing a plurality of video protocols.