Video System Ambient Light Control via Specification Data

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing video systems require manual adjustment and replacement of ambient light source parameters to simulate different scenes, which is inconvenient and restrictive, especially when the ambient lighting is damaged.

Innovation Solution

A video system with a storage unit, signal transceiver, and control module that communicates with ambient light sources to adjust luminous intensity based on predefined brightness setting values corresponding to scene modes and ambient light specifications, allowing seamless integration and replacement of light sources without resetting parameters.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If manual adjustment of ambient light source parameters is required, then the video system can control ambient light brightness, but the ease of operation deteriorates and device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveease of operationVSAvoiddevice complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The ambient light source automatically identifies itself by transmitting specification data to the video system, and the video system automatically determines the appropriate brightness setting based on the received data and selected scene mode. This eliminates the need for manual parameter adjustment and simplifies the user interface, directly improving ease of operation without significantly increasing device complexity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The system implements a feedback mechanism where the ambient light source transmits its specification data to the video system, which then uses this information to automatically adjust the brightness setting. This closed-loop approach ensures proper operation without manual intervention and reduces the complexity of user interaction.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

2Reliability

If parameter values must be readjusted when ambient lighting is damaged and replaced, then the video system can operate with different light sources, but the ease of operation and reliability deteriorate

Engineering Contradiction:
ImprovereliabilityVSAvoidease of operation
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

When an ambient light source is replaced, the new light source automatically transmits its specification data to the video system. The video system then automatically determines the correct brightness setting based on the received data, eliminating the need for manual readjustment. This ensures reliable operation with any compatible light source while maintaining ease of operation.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The system dynamically changes the brightness parameter based on the specification data received from the ambient light source. By making the parameter adjustment automatic and data-driven, the system ensures reliable operation across different light sources without requiring user intervention or manual reconfiguration.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

3Productivity

If manual selection of brightness setting values is required, then the video system can control ambient light, but the ease of operation deteriorates and productivity decreases

Engineering Contradiction:
ImproveproductivityVSAvoidease of operation
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The video system automatically selects and applies the appropriate brightness setting value based on the received specification data and the currently selected scene mode. This eliminates the need for manual brightness selection, significantly improving productivity by automating a time-consuming task while maintaining ease of operation through automatic configuration.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The system performs preliminary action by automatically configuring the brightness setting before the user needs to watch content. The video system proactively determines and applies the correct brightness value based on the ambient light source's specifications and the selected scene mode, eliminating the need for manual adjustment and improving overall productivity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Data Source

PatentUS8467001B2Video system capable of controlling ambient light and control method thereof
Publication Date: 2013.06.18 AMTRAN TECHNOLOGY CO LTD
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AI summary

A video system suitable for being set in one of several scene modes and controlling one of several ambient light sources is disclosed. The video system includes a storage unit, a signal transceiver, and a control module. The storage unit stores several brightness setting values, in which the brightness setting values correspond to the scene modes and/or several specification data respectively, and the specification data is contained in the several ambient light sources respectively. The signal transceiver is used for receiving the specification data of one of the ambient light sources. The control module is electrically coupled to the signal transceiver, and controls the signal transceiver to transmit a corresponding brightness setting value in the storage unit to the ambient light source according to the set scene mode and the received specification data.