Universal Docking Station for Multi-Protocol Remote Control
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing remote control systems for consumer electronic devices rely on the devices emitting radio or infrared signals, which can be inconvenient and limited in functionality, especially when managing multiple smart devices with different charging standards and communication protocols.
Innovation Solution
A remote-control docking station equipped with an infrared receiving module and a Micro-controller unit (MCU) that demodulates and modulates input control signals, retrieves infrared codes from a database, and transmits them to consumer electronics for remote control, using communication devices like smartphones or tablets to manage various devices via infrared signals.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a docking station charges multiple smart devices with different connector types, then charging versatility is improved, but device complexity increases due to supporting multiple standards
Solution Approach 1:
The docking station incorporates multiple connector types (micro-USB Type B, iPhone 30 pin, Lightning, mini USB, micro-USB Type C) into a single universal charging device, allowing it to charge various smart devices with different connector standards simultaneously, thereby achieving multi-functionality without requiring separate charging devices for each connector type
2Extent of automation
If existing charging cradles detect device connection and provide information to external systems, then automation is improved, but ease of operation deteriorates because the remote controller unit itself must emit signals
Solution Approach 1:
The docking station acts as an intermediary device that receives control signals from a remote controller unit and automatically manages the charging process. The docking station includes a signal receiver that detects when a device is connected and automatically provides information to external systems, eliminating the need for the remote controller unit itself to emit signals and simplifying user operation
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Enables seamless remote control of multiple consumer electronic devices across different standards and protocols, enhancing convenience and functionality by using a central hub to manage and synchronize commands through a user-friendly interface.
Implementation Method 1
The docking station may further include an infrared receiving module and a Micro-controller unit (MCU). The infrared receiving module may be communicatively coupled with an input control device.
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AI summary
The system, method and device for enabling remote-control of consumer electronic devices is disclosed. The system may comprise a docking station. The docking station may comprise an infrared receiving module and Micro-controller unit (MCU). The pre-processor of the infrared receiving module or the processor of the MCU may demodulate the one or more input control signals received from an input control device or a first communication device respectively. The pre-processor or the processor may modulate the one or more input control signals demodulated to obtain one or more modulated control signals. Further, the processor may retrieve one or more infrared codes from a preconfigured database based upon the one or more modulated control signals. The processor may transmit the one or more infrared codes to one or more consumer electronics device in order to remotely control the one or more consumer electronic devices.