Video Interactive System Wireless Positioning Control

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current video interactive systems for meetings using multiple electronic devices often require a central control computer and operator, leading to potential communication gaps between the presenter and the operator, hindering smooth video interaction.

Innovation Solution

A video interactive system comprising an input device, wireless positioning devices, and an interactive device with sensors, which generates action information to control image data output to display devices without the need for a central control computer, allowing for seamless interaction within a 3D operation space.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If a central control computer and operator are used to switch among multiple electronic devices, then the system can control multiple devices, but the communication between presenter and operator may not be smooth, reducing interaction efficiency

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvevideo interaction smoothnessVSAvoidsystem structure
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent extracts and eliminates the central control computer and operator from the system. Instead of using a dedicated control device, the system allows any electronic device to directly control the display device through wireless communication, removing the intermediary control layer and enabling direct interaction between presenters and display devices.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #2Taking out (Extraction)

Solution Approach 2:

Each electronic device is equipped with positioning functionality and can independently determine its own position and control the display device without external assistance. The devices self-manage the control process through built-in sensors and wireless communication capabilities, eliminating the need for a centralized control system.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

2Productivity

If a central control computer is used to manage multiple electronic devices, then device switching is possible, but an operator is required which reduces operational efficiency

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveoperation efficiencyVSAvoidoperator dependency
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The system enables electronic devices to autonomously perform control operations without human operators. Each device uses its positioning sensors to automatically determine spatial relationships and wirelessly control the display device, eliminating the need for operator intervention and significantly improving operational efficiency.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The patent replaces the manual mechanical control system (operator physically switching devices) with an automated wireless control system. Positioning sensors and wireless communication modules automatically establish control relationships based on spatial position, substituting human operation with automated electronic control.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

3Adaptability or versatility

If multiple electronic devices are connected to a central control computer, then selective projection is enabled, but the system requires additional hardware increasing complexity

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedevice switching capabilityVSAvoidhardware structure
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The display device is designed with universal receiving capabilities to accept control signals from any electronic device in the operation space. The positioning sensor and wireless communication module on the display device enable it to universally interact with various types of electronic devices without requiring device-specific control hardware.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent extracts the control functionality from a separate central control computer and integrates it directly into each electronic device and the display device. This eliminates the need for a dedicated control computer while maintaining the ability to selectively project content from multiple devices.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #2Taking out (Extraction)

Applied Scientific Principles

This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.

Function Achieved in This Case

Enables smooth and efficient video interaction by eliminating the need for a central control computer, improving communication and operation accuracy by directly correlating user actions with image data output on designated display devices.

Implementation Method 1

a plurality of wireless positioning devices are disposed in an operation space and transmit positioning signals

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectWireless positioning signal transmission: Electromagnetic Propulsion

Implementation Method 2

The interactive device is paired with the input device, and has a plurality of sensors configured to receive the positioning signals

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectSignal reception and detection: Electromagnetic Propulsion

Data Source

PatentUS10928927B2Video interactive system
Publication Date: 2021.02.23 ATEN INTERNATIONAL CO LTD
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AI summary

A video interactive system includes at least one input device, a plurality of wireless positioning devices, at least one interactive device, and an image processing device. The input device provides image data. Each wireless positioning device is disposed in an operation space and transmits a positioning signal. The interactive device is paired with the input device and has a plurality of sensors for receiving the positioning signals. The interactive device is movably disposed in the operation space and generates action information corresponding to a display device. The image processing device is electrically connected to the input device and the display device. The image processing device receives the image data from the input device and outputs the image data to the display device based on the action information.