User Terminal UI Conversion for Remote Control Simplification
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Solution Overview
Problem
The increasing complexity of electronic apparatuses, such as smart TVs, due to digital broadcasting and multiple external connections, complicates user control, making it difficult for users to conveniently operate and navigate various services provided by display apparatuses.
Innovation Solution
A user terminal apparatus with a communication interface, storage unit, information conversion unit, and control unit that receives and converts UI information data to display an intuitive user interface screen, allowing users to control external apparatuses through a remote controller application, and senses user movements to adjust operation states.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If the number of control items and buttons in a remote controller increases to support more functions and channels, then the functionality and versatility of the display apparatus is improved, but the ease of operation deteriorates due to more complicated key manipulation
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies the copying principle by displaying a visual representation (image) of the remote controller layout on the display apparatus screen. This allows users to see button positions and layouts, making it easier to locate and press the correct buttons without physically searching through a complicated remote controller. The visual copy of the remote interface simplifies the interaction despite the increased number of control items.
2Adaptability or versatility
If more interfaces and control operations are provided to support various services, then the adaptability of the system is improved, but the device complexity increases making it harder for users to navigate
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces an intermediary visual guide displayed on the screen that mediates between the user and the complex control interface. This intermediary layer provides contextual information about button functions and positions, helping users navigate the complex services without directly confronting the full complexity of the control system. The visual representation acts as a bridge that simplifies access to various services.
3Adaptability or versatility
If the remote controller supports more control modes for digital broadcasting and external apparatus connections, then the versatility is improved, but the ease of operation deteriorates due to increased button complexity
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies the copying principle by creating a visual duplicate of the remote controller interface on the display screen. This visual copy shows the arrangement and function of buttons for different control modes (digital broadcasting, external apparatus control), allowing users to understand and navigate the various control modes without dealing with the physical complexity of the remote controller itself.
Data Source
AI summary
A user terminal apparatus is provided. The user terminal apparatus includes a communication interface unit which receives user interface (UI) information data regarding a UI screen corresponding to at least one application displayed on an external apparatus in communication with the external apparatus, a storage unit which stores a UI information conversion format, an information conversion unit which converts the received UI information data using the UI information conversion format, a display unit which displays a UI screen, and a control unit which controls the information conversion unit to convert the UI information data received by the communication interface unit using the UI information conversion format and display on the display unit the UI screen corresponding to the converted UI information data.