Automatic Wireless Display Input Source Conversion

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional display apparatuses require user input to connect and convert input sources for wireless image transmission and display, which is inconvenient and requires manual intervention.

Innovation Solution

A display apparatus and control method that automatically connect to a source device and convert input sources upon receiving a wireless connection request signal, using Wi-Fi Peer-to-Peer communication and service discovery frames to facilitate seamless wireless image reception and display without user input.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If automatic connection and input source conversion are implemented, then user convenience is improved, but device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveuser convenienceVSAvoiddevice complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The display apparatus automatically performs connection setup and input source conversion without requiring user intervention. The system monitors for wireless connection requests, automatically establishes connections, and autonomously converts input sources based on received signals, enabling the device to serve itself rather than requiring manual user configuration.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The display apparatus enters discovery mode periodically in advance to proactively search for source devices before actual content transmission is needed. This preliminary action allows the system to be ready for connection when source devices attempt to connect, reducing latency and improving user experience without requiring reactive manual configuration.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

2Reliability

If manual input instructions are required for connection and conversion, then device control precision is improved, but operation time increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedevice control precisionVSAvoidoperation time
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The display apparatus monitors and detects wireless connection request signals from source devices, using this feedback information to automatically initiate connection procedures and input source conversions. The system continuously checks for incoming connection requests and responds automatically, eliminating the time delay associated with manual user input while maintaining reliable control through signal-based feedback mechanisms.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

Solution Approach 2:

The patent replaces manual mechanical input operations (user pressing buttons or entering commands) with automated electronic signal processing. The system substitutes the mechanical action of user input with electronic monitoring and automatic response to wireless connection signals, thereby reducing operation time while maintaining control precision through structured signal protocols.

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

Data Source

PatentUS10997942B2Display apparatus and control method of the same
Publication Date: 2021.05.04 SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO LTD
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AI summary

The control method of a display apparatus which is capable of receiving a source image played by a source device through a wireless communication unit and of displaying the received source image, the control method including: monitoring whether a wireless connection request signal transmitted by the source device is received; setting up a connection to the source device in accordance with the received wireless connection request signal; automatically converting an image input source into the wireless communication unit to display the source image played by the source device; and receiving and displaying the source image played by the source device.