Wireless Multi-Stream Video Processing Device for Flexible Display
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing video conferencing systems face challenges in efficiently processing and displaying videos from multiple camera devices simultaneously, and they often require specific software and hardware compatibility, limiting flexibility and convenience.
Innovation Solution
A wireless multi-stream video processing device that connects to multiple wireless devices, featuring a wireless communication unit and an image processing unit. This device receives videos from multiple sources, processes them according to selected video display modes, and transmits the processed videos to a receiving device, providing multiple endpoints for simultaneous video transmission.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If multiple camera devices are connected wirelessly for simultaneous video display, then video sharing flexibility is improved, but device complexity and processing requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a wireless multi-stream video processing device as an intermediary between multiple wireless camera devices and the receiving device. This processing device receives video streams from multiple cameras via Wi-Fi, performs centralized processing including format conversion and stream management, and outputs processed videos through USB connections. This intermediary approach resolves the contradiction by centralizing processing complexity in a dedicated device while maintaining wireless flexibility for camera placement and selection.
2Reliability
If specific communication software and camera drivers are installed for video conferencing, then video connection functionality is improved, but ease of operation and compatibility are worsened
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a universal video processing system that can handle multiple camera devices and video formats through a single processing device. The system provides standardized USB video output that is compatible with various receiving devices without requiring specific drivers or software installations. The processing device universally supports Wi-Fi connections from different camera types and outputs through standard USB interfaces, eliminating the need for users to install specific communication software or match particular hardware configurations.
3Adaptability or versatility
If videos from multiple camera devices are processed and displayed simultaneously, then video conferencing capability is improved, but processing time and computational resources increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the video processing function into a dedicated processing device that handles multiple camera streams independently. Each video stream from different wireless cameras is processed separately through the same processing unit, allowing parallel handling of multiple streams. The processing device divides the multi-camera video feed into separate output streams that can be displayed simultaneously on the receiving device, reducing the time penalty by processing streams in parallel rather than sequentially.
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AI summary
The present invention is related to a wireless multi-stream video processing device for connecting with at least one wireless device and a receiving device, comprising: a wireless communication unit for wirelessly connecting with the wireless device to receive a video from the wireless device; and an image processing unit for transmitting a connection request signal to the wireless device through the wireless communication unit, so that the wireless device returns a connection permission signal and the video according to the connection request signal, and performs processing on the video to become a plurality of output videos, wherein the image processing unit processes the video according to a video display mode that is selected, and the wireless multi-stream video processing device provides a plurality of endpoints for the receiving device according to the number of the output videos, so as to transmit the output videos to the receiving device.