Universal Remote Image Recognition Configuration
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing universal controlling devices require tedious and error-prone initial teaching processes or manual setup code entry to configure commands for various appliances, which can be cumbersome and prone to errors.
Innovation Solution
A system and method that uses image recognition to identify appliances by capturing and matching images with a database of reference objects, allowing for automatic configuration of universal controlling devices to communicate commands to target appliances, including the use of image recognition software and a database cross-referenced with physical characteristic data to discern matches and select appropriate configuration information.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If manual setup code entry is used to configure universal controlling devices, then configuration accuracy can be achieved, but the configuration process becomes tedious and error-prone
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces the manual mechanical process of entering setup codes with an automated optical recognition system. A camera captures an image of the appliance, and image recognition software automatically extracts and processes the setup code from the image, eliminating the need for manual code entry while maintaining configuration accuracy.
Solution Approach 2:
The system enables the universal controlling device to automatically obtain and process its own configuration data through image recognition. The device captures an image of the target appliance, automatically extracts the setup code, and configures itself without requiring user intervention in the code entry process.
2Measurement precision
If preprogrammed libraries of command code sets are used, then configuration accuracy is improved, but the complexity of the device increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent makes the image recognition capability a universal feature that can identify and configure multiple different appliances through a single unified approach. Instead of requiring separate configuration mechanisms for different appliance types, the system uses a universal image recognition process that works across various appliance brands and models.
3Ease of operation
If image recognition is implemented, then ease of operation is significantly improved, but the device complexity increases due to additional hardware and software requirements
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the image recognition software, database of reference objects, and universal controlling device into a single integrated system. The camera module is integrated into the remote control, and the recognition software is embedded within the device's processing unit, creating a unified configuration system rather than separate components.
Data Source
AI summary
Data indicative of an object of interest is received at a recognition system having an associated database in which is stored data for a plurality of reference objects each of which is cross-referenced to configuration information for a universal controlling device. The reference system uses the received data and the data for the plurality of reference objects to discern one or more reference objects as being a match for the object of interest. At least a subset of the configuration information that has been cross-referenced to the one or more reference objects discerned by the recognition system as being a match for the object of interest is then used to configure the universal controlling device to enable the universal controlling device to communicate commands to one or more target appliances.