Adaptive Display Control for Viewer Presence Detection

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing display technologies do not effectively draw a person's attention to content displayed in a region, as they lack dynamic control based on the presence and position of individuals within the display area.

Innovation Solution

A display control system that uses sensors to detect the presence and position of people between two display regions, adjusting the content and brightness of each region to attract the viewer's attention by differentiating and optimizing the display based on their presence and direction.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If content is displayed in a display region using projection technology, then the content can be viewed by a person, but the person is not strongly drawn to the content

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveviewer engagementVSAvoiddisplay control system
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies dynamics by making the display system adaptive and responsive to viewer presence. The display control apparatus dynamically adjusts display parameters (such as brightness, contrast, or content selection) based on real-time detection of viewer position and presence, transforming a static display system into a dynamic one that actively engages viewers

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The patent implements feedback by using detection means to monitor viewer presence and position, then feeding this information back to the display control apparatus. This closed-loop system allows the display to automatically adjust its output based on viewer characteristics, creating a responsive interaction that strengthens viewer engagement without requiring complex manual intervention

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

2Adaptability or versatility

If the display controls content based on person detection, then viewer engagement is enhanced, but the system complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedynamic display controlVSAvoidsensor and control system
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies universality by designing a multi-functional integrated system where the display control apparatus performs both display functions and viewer detection/analysis functions. By combining these functionalities into a single apparatus, the system achieves high adaptability without proportionally increasing overall system complexity

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

Solution Approach 2:

The patent uses an intermediary approach by introducing a detection means as a mediator between the viewer and the display system. This intermediary component captures viewer information and translates it into control signals, simplifying the overall architecture by providing a dedicated interface layer that manages the interaction between detection and display control functions

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Data Source

PatentUS10943562B2Display control apparatus and display control method
Publication Date: 2021.03.09 SONY GROUP CORP
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AI summary

Provided is a display control apparatus including a display control unit that controls a display of each of a first display region and a second display region according to whether or not a person exists in an inner region of a space between the first display region and the second display region.