AR extended display device

Abstract

The invention provides an AR extended display device, and relates to the technical field of near-to-eye display. The AR extended display device provided by the invention comprises a first display which is provided with a first display surface used for displaying a first picture; the AR display comprises a transparent display screen, the transparent display screen is connected to the first display, the transparent display screen is provided with a second display surface, the second display surface is used for displaying a second picture, and the area of the plane where the second display surface is located is smaller than that of the plane where the first display surface is located. The AR extended display device provided by the invention is relatively small in physical volume and relatively large in display space, so that the available office space of employees is improved, and the immersive office experience of the employees is enhanced.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of near-eye display technology, and more particularly to an AR extended display device. Background Technology

[0002] In daily office work, multiple monitors are often used to assist in the synchronized display of computer information. Generally, multiple monitors include a main monitor and extended monitors. The main monitor and extended monitors are usually LCD monitors.

[0003] However, currently, extended monitors occupy a large amount of workspace, affecting employees' work experience. Summary of the Invention

[0004] This application provides an AR extended display device with a small physical size and a large display space, which increases the available office space for employees and enhances their immersive office experience.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this application provides the following technical solution:

[0006] The first aspect of this application provides an AR extended display device, which includes:

[0007] A first display has a first display surface, the first display surface being used to display a first image;

[0008] An AR display includes a transparent display screen connected to a first display screen. The transparent display screen has a second display surface for displaying a second image. The area of ​​the plane containing the second display surface is smaller than the area of ​​the plane containing the first display surface.

[0009] In one possible implementation, the transparent display screen is rotatably connected to the first display.

[0010] In this way, when there is no need for screen expansion or when there is no need to use a display device, the transparent display screen can be rotated and folded relative to the first display screen for storage, reducing the wear and tear of the transparent display screen.

[0011] In one possible implementation, the transparent display screen is hinged to the first display via a connecting hinge.

[0012] In one possible implementation, the first display has opposing top and bottom edges, as well as opposing first and second side edges, and the transparent display screen is hinged to any one of the top edge, the bottom edge, the first side edge, and the second side edge.

[0013] In one possible implementation, the transparent display screen is slidably connected to the first display screen to slide into or out along the edge of the first display screen.

[0014] In this way, the sliding connection between the transparent display screen and the first display screen will have higher stability than the rotating connection, and it eliminates the need for connecting parts such as hinges.

[0015] In one possible implementation, the first display is provided with a slide rail, and the transparent display screen is provided with a slider, the slider being slidably connected to the slide rail;

[0016] Alternatively, the first display may have a slider, and the transparent display may have a slide rail, with the slider slidably connected to the slide rail.

[0017] In one possible implementation, the first display includes a first display screen, the transparent display screen is disposed on a first display surface of the first display screen, and the second display surface of the transparent display screen and the first display surface of the first display screen face the same direction.

[0018] Thus, based on the transparency of the AR display's transparent screen, when a user uses the display device, they can see not only the content of the first display screen but also the content displayed on the transparent screen at the same time. In this embodiment, the position of the AR display does not change depending on whether it is in use or off.

[0019] In one possible implementation, the transparent display screen is adhered to the first display screen.

[0020] In one possible implementation, a controller is also included, which is communicatively connected to both the first display and the AR display.

[0021] The AR extended display device provided in this application has at least the following beneficial effects:

[0022] The display device includes a first display and an AR display, which is connected to the first display through the transparent display of the AR display. The AR display is not only smaller in physical size than a regular display, but also significantly reduces the space occupied by the display compared to the existing solution of setting two displays separately and at intervals to extend the screen. This increases the available office space for employees and improves the office experience.

[0023] A second aspect of this application provides an electronic device including the AR extended display device provided by any of the above-described technical solutions.

[0024] The beneficial effects provided by the second aspect of this application are substantially the same as those provided by the first aspect of this application, and will not be repeated here. Attached Figure Description

[0025] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are some embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0026] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a display device in related technologies;

[0027] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the AR extended display device provided in the embodiments of this application;

[0028] Figure 3 for Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the structure of the AR extended display device with the transparent display screen rotated at different angles;

[0029] Figure 4 A schematic diagram showing the transparent display screen of the AR extended display device provided in the embodiments of this application slidably connected to the top edge and the second side edge of the first display screen;

[0030] Figure 5 A schematic diagram showing the transparent display screen of the AR extended display device provided in the embodiments of this application slidably connected to the two opposite sides of the second side of the first display screen;

[0031] Figure 6 A schematic diagram of the structure of the AR extended display device provided in the embodiments of this application, in which the transparent display screen is disposed on the first display screen;

[0032] Figure 7 A schematic diagram illustrating the display principle of the AR display of the AR extended display device provided in the embodiments of this application;

[0033] Figure 8 A specific example diagram of the AR display of the AR extended display device provided in the embodiments of this application.

[0034] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0035] 100 - First display;

[0036] 110 - First display surface;

[0037] 120 - Top edge;

[0038] 130 - bottom edge;

[0039] 140 - First side;

[0040] 150 - Second side;

[0041] 200-AR display;

[0042] 210 - Transparent Display Screen;

[0043] 211 - Second display surface;

[0044] 220 - Connecting shaft;

[0045] 300 - Main Display;

[0046] 400 - Extended Display;

[0047] 500-Controller;

[0048] 600-Data Cable.

[0049] The accompanying drawings illustrate specific embodiments of this application, which will be described in more detail below. These drawings and descriptions are not intended to limit the scope of the concept in any way, but rather to illustrate the concept of this application to those skilled in the art through reference to particular embodiments. Detailed Implementation

[0050] As described in the background section, multiple monitors are commonly used in daily office work to assist in the synchronized display of computer information. Generally, they are combined... Figure 1 The system includes multiple displays, including a main display 300 and an extended display 400. The main display 300 and extended display 500 are typically LCD monitors. However, the extended display 400 currently occupies a significant amount of workspace, negatively impacting the employee's work experience.

[0051] To address the aforementioned technical issues, this application provides an AR extended display device. The display device includes a first display and an AR display, which are connected to the first display via the transparent display screen of the AR display. The AR display is not only smaller in physical size than a regular display, but also significantly reduces the space occupied by the display compared to the existing solution of separating two displays for screen extension. This increases the available office space for employees and improves the work experience.

[0052] To make the above-mentioned objectives, features, and advantages of the embodiments of this application more apparent and understandable, the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of this application, and not all of them. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of this application without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0053] The AR extended display device provided in the embodiments of this application refers to... Figures 1 to 8It includes a first display 100 having a first display surface 110 for displaying a first image; and an AR display 200 including a transparent display 210 connected to the first display 100. The transparent display 210 has a second display surface 211 for displaying a second image, and the area of ​​the plane containing the second display surface 211 is smaller than the area of ​​the plane containing the first display surface 110.

[0054] With this configuration, the AR display 200 is connected to the first display 100 via the transparent display screen 210. The AR display 200 is not only smaller in physical size than a regular display, but the display surface area of ​​the transparent display screen 210 is also smaller than that of the first display 100. The transparent display screen 210 can display virtual images. At the same time, compared with the existing solution of setting up two separate displays for screen expansion, the solution of connecting the AR display 200 and the first display 100 significantly reduces the space occupied by the displays, increases the available office space for employees, and improves the office experience.

[0055] It should be noted that an AR display (Augmented Reality Display) is a device that overlays virtual information onto the real world. It uses optical, electronic, and computational technologies to combine computer-generated images, videos, or other data with the user's actual environment, thereby enhancing the user's perception and interaction with the real world.

[0056] In this embodiment, the system may also include a controller 500, an AR display 200, and a first display 100, all of which can be connected to the controller 500 via wired or wireless means for data transmission.

[0057] In some embodiments, the transparent display screen 210 can be rotatably connected to the first display 100. In this way, when there is no need for screen expansion or when the display device is not used, the transparent display screen 210 can be rotated and folded relative to the first display 100 for storage, thereby reducing the wear and tear of the transparent display screen 210.

[0058] For example, the first display 100 includes a screen frame and a first display screen, the first display screen is installed in the screen frame, and the transparent display screen 210 is rotatably connected to the screen frame, the rotation angle is θ, and the value of θ ranges from zero to 180 degrees.

[0059] In some embodiments, the transparent display screen 210 is hinged to the first display screen 100 via a connecting hinge, allowing the user to adjust the angle and position of the transparent display screen 210 as needed, providing greater flexibility and user comfort.

[0060] For example, the connecting hinge includes a first connecting piece, a second connecting piece, and a connecting pivot 220. The first connecting piece and the second connecting piece are respectively connected to the first display 100 and the transparent display screen 210. The first connecting piece is rotatably connected to the second connecting piece through the connecting pivot 220.

[0061] Based on the above embodiments, an improvement can be made by further including a controller 500, on which a drive motor is connected to the connecting shaft 220. The controller 500 is communicatively connected to the drive motor. The controller 500 can control the drive motor to drive the connecting shaft 220 to rotate so as to drive the transparent display screen 210 to rotate relative to the first display screen 100. Furthermore, the controller 500 has a built-in AI voice control module, and the user can use voice to control the controller 500 to control the drive motor.

[0062] In some embodiments, the first display 100 has opposing top edges 120 and bottom edges 130, as well as opposing first side edges 140 and second side edges 150, and the transparent display 210 is hinged to any one of the top edge 120, bottom edge 130, first side edge 140 and second side edge 150.

[0063] For example, the transparent display screen 210 is hinged to the top edge 120 of the first display 100, or the transparent display screen 210 is hinged to the first side edge 140 of the first display 100.

[0064] Alternatively, the transparent display screen 210 is hinged to the bottom edge 130 of the first display 100, or the transparent display screen 210 is hinged to the second side edge 150 of the first display 100, providing greater installation flexibility between the transparent display screen 210 and the first display 100.

[0065] In some embodiments, the transparent display screen 210 is slidably connected to the first display 100 so as to slide into or out along the edge of the first display 100.

[0066] In this way, the sliding connection between the transparent display screen 210 and the first display 100 will have higher movement stability than the rotational connection, and will eliminate the need for connecting parts such as hinges.

[0067] In some embodiments, the first display 100 is provided with a slide rail, and the transparent display 210 is provided with a slider, the slider being slidably connected to the slide rail; or, the first display 100 is provided with a slider, and the transparent display 210 is provided with a slide rail, the slider being slidably connected to the slide rail.

[0068] Thus, the sliding structure formed by the slider and the slide rail can make the sliding stability of the transparent display screen 210 relative to the first display screen 100 relatively high.

[0069] Furthermore, the transparent display screen 210 can be manually controlled to slide relative to the first display screen 100. Even further, a drive mechanism is connected to the slider, and the drive mechanism is communicatively connected to a controller 500. The controller 500 is used to control the drive mechanism to drive the slider to slide relative to the slide rail.

[0070] For example, the controller 500 can control the drive mechanism through program control or AI voice control.

[0071] In some embodiments, the first display 100 includes a first display screen, and a transparent display screen 210 is disposed on the first display surface 110 of the first display screen. The second display surface 211 of the transparent display screen 210 and the first display surface 110 of the first display screen are aligned, that is, the second display surface 211 of the transparent display screen 210 is located on the front surface of the first display screen.

[0072] Thus, based on the transparency of the transparent display screen 210 of the AR display 200, when the user uses the display device, he / she can see not only the content of the first display screen, but also the content displayed on the transparent display screen 210 at the same time. In this embodiment, the position of the AR display 200 does not change with its on or off state.

[0073] For example, the transparent display screen 210 can be positioned near the lower left corner of the first display screen, or near the lower right corner of the first display screen, or near the top side of the first display screen, so that users can view the AR display 200 used as an extended screen at any time.

[0074] In some embodiments, the transparent display screen 210 is adhered to the first display screen; for example, the transparent display screen 210 is adhered to the first display screen by an electrostatic adhesive.

[0075] Thus, electrostatic stickers do not require glue or other adhesives, will not damage the surface of the primary display screen or leave residues, and can be applied and removed multiple times without affecting their adhesion, making them easy to maintain and replace. At the same time, the transparency of the electrostatic stickers will not affect the display screen's display effect, ensuring image clarity and brightness.

[0076] In some embodiments, a controller 500 is also included, which is communicatively connected to the first display 100 and the AR display 200. For example, the controller 500 is communicatively connected to the first display 100 and the AR display 200 via a data cable 600.

[0077] More examples also include a support base connected to the first display 100, used to stand the first display 100 on the office desk to ensure the stability of the first display 100 during use.

[0078] It should be noted that, in combination Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the display principle of AR display 200. AR display 200 has an effective display area. The area that can be observed by the human eye is the visible range. The distance between the human eye and AR display 200 is the visible distance. On the side of AR display 200 away from the human eye, there is a virtual image surface that displays virtual information. The distance between the human eye and the virtual image surface is the virtual image distance.

[0079] The visible range, visible distance, virtual image plane, and virtual image distance can be designed reasonably according to each person's needs.

[0080] Continue to refer to Figure 7 The AR display 200 is hinged to the top of the first display 100, with an angle θ between them. During normal office work, the human eye is within the visible range 1, observing and interacting with the information on the first display 100. When the human eye slightly tilts upwards... Enter the visible area 2, observe and interact with the information on the AR display 200. Specifically, if the human eye is looking directly at the AR display 200, the angle θ is different from the angle... They are complementary, that is, angle θ and angle The sum is 180°.

[0081] In practical applications of display devices, people do not need to maintain a constant gaze; it is sufficient for the eyes to be within the visible range. The comfortable head-up angle for each person is also important. Unlike other methods, the condition for the human eye to enter the visible range is met by adjusting the θ angle.

[0082] For example, in combination Figure 8 The visible area is a1×b1, the effective display area is a2×b2, and the virtual image plane is a3×b3; L1 is the perpendicular bisector of the plane containing the visible area. L1 is translated along the a1 direction to become L3, and L1 is translated along the b1 direction to become L2. The angles between L2 and L3 and L4 and L5 are respectively... and θ.

[0083] Furthermore, let the visible distance be R1 and the virtual image distance be R2. R1, R2 and a1, a2, b1, b2 have the following relationships:

[0084] 2*R1*tan(θ)+a1 = a2 Formula (1);

[0085]

[0086] 2*R2*tan(θ)+a1 = a3 Formula (3);

[0087]

[0088] For example: θ = 5°, R1 = 25cm, R2 = 100cm, a2 = 10cm, b2 = 15cm. Substituting these values ​​into equations (1)-(4) above, we get: a1 = 5.6cm, b1 = 6.2cm, a3 = 23.1cm, b3 = 41.5cm.

[0089] Secondly, embodiments of this application also provide an electronic device that includes the AR extended display device provided in any embodiment of the first aspect.

[0090] In the description of this application, it should be understood that the terms "upper", "lower", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this application.

[0091] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of that feature. In the description of this application, "multiple" means at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0092] In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "joining," and "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components, unless otherwise expressly limited. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application according to the specific circumstances.

[0093] In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can mean that the first feature is in direct contact with the second feature, or that the first feature is in indirect contact with the second feature through an intermediate medium. Furthermore, "above," "on top of," and "over" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0094] The various embodiments or implementation methods described in this specification are presented in a progressive manner. Each embodiment focuses on the differences from other embodiments, and the same or similar parts between the embodiments can be referred to each other.

[0095] It should be noted that the embodiments referred to in the specification, such as "one embodiment," "embodiment," "exemplary embodiment," and "some embodiments," may include specific features, structures, or characteristics, but not every embodiment necessarily includes that specific feature, structure, or characteristic. Furthermore, such phrases do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment. Moreover, when a specific feature, structure, or characteristic is described in connection with an embodiment, implementing such a feature, structure, or characteristic in conjunction with other embodiments, whether explicitly described or not, is within the knowledge scope of those skilled in the art.

[0096] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of this application, and are not intended to limit them. Although this application has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications can still be made to the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or equivalent substitutions can be made to some or all of the technical features therein. Such modifications or substitutions do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application.

Claims

1. An AR extended display device, characterized in that, include: A first display has a first display surface, the first display surface being used to display a first image; An AR display includes a transparent display screen connected to a first display screen. The transparent display screen has a second display surface for displaying a second image. The area of ​​the plane containing the second display surface is smaller than the area of ​​the plane containing the first display surface.

2. The AR extended display device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The transparent display screen is rotatably connected to the first display.

3. The AR extended display device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The transparent display screen is hinged to the first display via a connecting hinge.

4. The AR extended display device according to claim 3, characterized in that, The first display has opposing top and bottom edges, as well as opposing first and second side edges, and the transparent display screen is hinged to any one of the top edge, the bottom edge, the first side edge, and the second side edge.

5. The AR extended display device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The transparent display screen is slidably connected to the first display, so as to slide into or out along the edge of the first display.

6. The AR extended display device according to claim 5, characterized in that, The first display is provided with a slide rail, and the transparent display screen is provided with a slider, the slider being slidably connected to the slide rail; Alternatively, the first display may have a slider, and the transparent display may have a slide rail, with the slider slidably connected to the slide rail.

7. The AR extended display device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first display includes a first display screen, the transparent display screen is disposed on the first display surface of the first display screen, and the second display surface of the transparent display screen and the first display surface of the first display screen face the same direction.

8. The AR extended display device according to claim 7, characterized in that, The transparent display screen is adhered to the first display screen.

9. The AR extended display device according to any one of claims 1-8, characterized in that, It also includes controllers, all of which are communicatively connected to the first display and the AR display.

10. An electronic device, characterized in that, Includes the AR extended display device according to any one of claims 1-9.

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