System and methods for a display device ecosystem and modular platform
The present disclosure relates to systems, methods, and devices for display device operation in a connected ecosystem. In one embodiment, a method includes detecting a module placed on a module interface of the display device and initiating a pairing operation with the module. Operation of the module may be activated to provide functional output to the display device. Connectivity of the module with a second module associated with the module interface may be enabled by a display device such that the module and second module provides interoperability of at least one function of the module and the second module for use with the display device. In addition to supporting one or more modules by a display device, modules may be moved and connected to one or more other display devices in the ecosystem. In certain embodiments an interface is provided for coupling multiple physical units to a display device.
1. A method for display device operation in a connected ecosystem, the method comprising:
detecting, by a display device, a module placed on a module interface of the display device, the module interface including a connected shelf integrated with the display device, the connected shelf configured to receive the module;
initiating, by the display device, a pairing operation with the module, wherein the pairing operation is performed by wireless communication between the module interface and the module;
activating, by the display device, operation of the module, wherein the module is activated to provide functional output to the display device; and
enabling, by the display device, connectivity of the module with a second module associated with the module interface, wherein enabling connectivity of the module and second module provides interoperability of at least one function of the module and the second module for use with the display device, wherein each module is a physical companion object that is configured to work with the display device for at least one of enhancing control and augmenting functionality of the display device.
2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the module is at least one of a display module, camera module, media storage module, graphical element module and speaker module.
3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the pairing operation associates the module with the location of the display device relative to at least one additional device of a multi-screen ecosystem.
4. The method of claim 1 , wherein activating operation of the module includes displaying at least one module output on the display device associated with a functional use of the module, the functional use is at least one of providing media, imaging, providing a display, outputting an application interface, and sound output.
5. The method of claim 1 , wherein activating operation of the module includes detection of a prior association with a second display device of the connected ecosystem and updating location of the module to the display device.
6. The method of claim 1 , wherein enabling connectivity of the module with a second module includes exchange of output between the module and second module to generate a combined functional capability for the display device.
7. The method of claim 1 , wherein the display device is configured to provide a graphical interface element to indicate device activation and module connection.
8. The method of claim 1 , further comprising applying a power supply to the module by way of the interface.
9. A method for display device operation in a connected ecosystem, the method comprising:
detecting, by a display device, a module placed on a module interface of the display device, the module interface including a connected shelf integrated with the display device, the connected shelf configured to receive the module;
initiating, by the display device, a pairing operation with the module, wherein the pairing operation is performed by wireless communication between the module interface and the module;
detecting, by the display device, a prior association of the module with a second display device of the connected ecosystem;
activating, by the display device, operation of the module, wherein the module is activated to provide functional output to the display device, wherein the module is a physical companion object that is configured to work with the display device for at least one of enhancing control and augmenting functionality of the display device; and
updating, by the display device, a location of the module to the display device.
10. The method of claim 9 , wherein the module is at least one of a display module, camera module, media storage module, graphical element module and speaker module.
11. The method of claim 9 , wherein the pairing operation associates the module with the location of the display device relative to at least one additional device of a multi-screen ecosystem.
12. The method of claim 9 , wherein activating operation of the module includes displaying at least one module output on the display device associated with a functional use of the module, the functional use is at least one of providing media, imaging, providing a display, outputting an application interface, and sound output.
13. The method of claim 9 , further comprising enabling connectivity of the module with a second module associated with the module interface, wherein enabling connectivity of the module and second module provides interoperability of at least one function of the module and the second module for use with the display device.
14. The method of claim 13 , further comprising enabling connectivity of the module with a second module to provide exchange of output between the module and second module to generate a combined functional capability for the display device.
15. The method of claim 9 , wherein the display device is configured to provide a graphical interface element to indicate device activation and module connection.
16. The method of claim 9 , further comprising applying a power supply to the module by way of the interface.
17. A system comprising:
at least one module; and
a first display device including a first interface, wherein the first interface includes a connected shelf integrated with the display device and configured to receive the at least one module, and wherein a control unit of the first display device is configured to
detect at least one module placed on the first interface;
initiate a pairing operation with the module, wherein the pairing operation is performed by wireless communication between the first interface and the module;
activate operation of the module, wherein the module is activated to provide functional output to the first display device; and
enable connectivity of the module with a second module associated with the first interface, wherein enabling connectivity of the module and second module provides interoperability of at least one function of the module and the second module for use with the first display device, wherein each module is a physical companion object that is configured to work with the display device for at least one of enhancing control and augmenting functionality of the display device.
18. The system of claim 17 , wherein the module is at least one of a display module, camera module, media storage module, graphical element module and speaker module.
19. The system of claim 17 , further comprising a second display device, wherein activating operation of the module includes detection of a prior association with a second display device of the connected ecosystem and updating location of the module to the display device.
20. The system of claim 17 , further comprising applying a power supply to the module by way of the interface.