Wireless Headset Controller for Host Device Management
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing wearable video headsets are limited by the need for wired connections, restricting user mobility and lacking in additional functionalities beyond simple display capabilities.
Innovation Solution
A wireless headset with a bidirectional communication link using Bluetooth or other standards, incorporating a wireless communication controller for video, audio, and device management, along with a user interface, device drivers, and software development kit to support various applications and content formats, enabling control and management of host devices.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a wired connection is used to connect the video headset to the base electronics unit, then secure communication link with sufficient bandwidth is provided, but user mobility is restricted
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces the mechanical wired connection system with a wireless communication system. The wireless headset establishes communication with the base electronics unit through wireless protocols (Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, or custom protocols) rather than physical cables, eliminating the mechanical constraint while maintaining communication reliability through protocol-level error correction and retransmission mechanisms.
2Ease of operation
If a wireless headset is used to provide greater mobility, then user convenience and mobility are improved, but additional functionalities beyond simple display are limited
Solution Approach 1:
The wireless headset is designed as a multi-functional device that goes beyond simple video display. It incorporates a wireless communication controller for device control and management, supports multiple communication protocols (Bluetooth, Wi-Fi), provides audio processing capabilities, and enables interaction with host devices through virtual network connections. This universal design allows the headset to serve as both a display device and a control interface for various electronic devices.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces a wireless communication controller as an intermediary component between the headset and host devices. This controller manages communication protocols, handles device pairing and authentication, and provides control interfaces for managing connected devices. The intermediary layer enables the headset to control not only its own display functions but also to manage audio output, video streaming, and even control external devices like media players and computers.
3Adaptability or versatility
If a wireless communication controller is added to provide additional functionalities, then device control and management capabilities are enhanced, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the wireless communication controller functionality directly into the headset's main processing unit rather than using separate dedicated hardware modules. The controller integrates multiple functions including Bluetooth protocol handling, Wi-Fi connectivity, audio processing, and device management capabilities into a single unified system. This consolidation reduces the overall system complexity while maintaining the ability to control multiple host devices through a single integrated interface.
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AI summary
A wireless headset can incorporate a wireless communication controller that not only provides a video link to a host device, but also provides for control and management of a host device and other more devices. In this context, a host device may be any appropriate device that sources audio, video, text, and other information, such as a cell phone, personal computer, laptop, media player, and/or the like.