Universal Controlling Device Rapid Configuration via Pre-Programmed Command Sets
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing universal controlling devices require tedious and error-prone initial teaching processes or manual entry of setup codes for configuration, which can be inconvenient for users.
Innovation Solution
A universal controlling device equipped with one or more buttons that, when activated in a setup mode, initiate a rapid configuration using pre-selected command data sets, allowing for abbreviated keystroke sequences that correspond to a substantial proportion of target controlled appliances.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If manual entry of setup codes is used for configuration, then the universal controlling device can be configured to control various appliances, but the configuration process becomes tedious and error-prone
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies preliminary action by pre-programming a library of command data sets corresponding to different appliances into the universal controlling device before use. The device includes pre-configured command sets that can be quickly selected without requiring manual code entry, thus maintaining versatility while simplifying the configuration process for users.
2Loss of time
If preprogrammed libraries of command data are used, then configuration becomes faster, but the device complexity increases due to large libraries and manual code lookup requirements
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces an intermediary mechanism in the form of a microprocessor-based control system that automatically manages the large library of pre-programmed command data sets. This intermediary processor handles the complexity of selecting and switching between different command libraries based on user input, thereby reducing the burden on the user while maintaining fast configuration capability.
3Adaptability or versatility
If early universal controlling devices used as learners to capture and store command signals, then adaptability to different appliances is achieved, but the initial teaching process becomes tedious and error-prone
Solution Approach 1:
The patent eliminates the tedious teaching process by pre-programming command data sets into the device before delivery to the user. Instead of requiring users to manually teach the device how to control different appliances, the device comes ready-with-configured command libraries that can be instantly activated, dramatically improving configuration efficiency while maintaining broad adaptability.
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AI summary
A universal controlling device is provided with one or more buttons which, when activated in a set up mode, serves to initiate a rapid configuration of the universal controlling device to adapt the universal controlling device to transmit communications to an intended target appliance.