3D Display System with Rotational Base and Image Capture

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current 360-degree holographic projection technologies are difficult to implement on a mass production scale due to complexity, making them unsuitable for widespread use in 3D display systems.

Innovation Solution

A 3D display system comprising a rotational base, a 3D projecting device with an image capturing device and a controller, allowing for 360-degree viewing compatibility with existing devices, low costs, and easy installation, while adjusting the optimal elevation angle based on viewer height and posture.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If 360-degree holographic projection technologies are used, then 3D display capability is improved, but device complexity increases making mass production difficult

Engineering Contradiction:
Improve3D display capabilityVSAvoidsystem complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The system divides the 3D display function into separate modules: a 3D projecting device for projection and an image capturing device for viewing angle detection. This segmentation allows each module to be independently optimized and manufactured, reducing overall system complexity while maintaining 360-degree display capability.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The patent uses existing 3D projecting devices and image capturing devices as standard components, making the system compatible with various existing technologies. This universality reduces complexity by avoiding custom development and enables mass production through standardized manufacturing processes.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

2Device complexity

If fixed projection directions are used, then device complexity is reduced, but viewing adaptability deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvesystem simplicityVSAvoidviewing angle flexibility
Core Design Contradiction:
Device complexityVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The system dynamically adjusts the projection direction based on real-time detection of viewer position and elevation angle. The controller modifies the projection parameters adaptively, allowing the same simple projecting device to serve multiple viewing angles without adding mechanical complexity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The patent changes projection parameters such as elevation angle and projection direction based on detected viewer characteristics. By adjusting these parameters dynamically, the system achieves flexible viewing adaptability while keeping the physical device structure simple and straightforward.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

3Ease of manufacture

If standard 3D projecting devices are used, then manufacturing cost is reduced, but viewing angle coverage deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvemanufacturing costVSAvoidviewing angle coverage
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of manufactureVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The image capturing device acts as an intermediary between the standard 3D projecting device and the viewer. It detects viewer position and elevation angle, then the controller adjusts projection parameters accordingly. This intermediary system enables standard devices to achieve wide viewing angle coverage without requiring expensive custom hardware.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Solution Approach 2:

Instead of using complex mechanical systems to physically adjust projection angles, the patent substitutes a software-based parameter adjustment system. The controller modifies projection parameters based on image capturing device feedback, achieving viewing angle adaptability through computational methods rather than mechanical complexity.

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

4Device complexity

If fixed elevation angle is used, then device complexity is reduced, but viewing comfort deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvesystem simplicityVSAvoidviewing comfort
Core Design Contradiction:
Device complexityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The image capturing device provides feedback on viewer elevation angle and position to the controller. The controller then adjusts projection parameters accordingly, creating a closed-loop system that automatically optimizes viewing comfort for different viewers without adding significant complexity to the device structure.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

Data Source

PatentUS11243411B23D display system
Publication Date: 2022.02.08 ASUSTEK COMPUTER INC
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AI summary

A 3D display system includes a rotational base, a 3D projecting device, an image capturing device, and a controller. The 3D projecting device is rotatably disposed on the rotational base. The image capturing device is disposed on the 3D projecting device. The controller is electrically connected to the image capturing device, the rotational base, and the 3D projecting device.