Adjustable Display Distance for 2D to 3D Image Switching
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing display devices struggle to dynamically switch between generating two-dimensional and three-dimensional images based on the adjustable distance between embedded imaging devices, limiting their adaptability and user interaction capabilities.
Innovation Solution
The implementation of an adjustable display device with an expansion mechanism that alters the distance between imaging devices, allowing for the generation of two-dimensional images when the devices are close and three-dimensional images when they are farther apart, utilizing image and depth data to calculate and reconstruct the images accordingly.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If the distance between imaging devices is fixed, then the device structure is simple, but the adaptability to generate different image types is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a dynamic distance adjustment mechanism that allows the imaging devices to change their relative positions between close and far states. This dynamic structural change enables the system to switch between generating two-dimensional images (when close) and three-dimensional images (when far), thereby improving adaptability without permanently increasing device complexity
Solution Approach 2:
The patent changes the physical parameter of distance between imaging devices to alter image generation capabilities. By adjusting this spatial parameter, the system can generate different image types (2D or 3D) from the same imaging devices, enhancing versatility through parameter variation rather than adding separate hardware systems
2Adaptability or versatility
If the distance between imaging devices is adjustable, then the adaptability is improved, but the device structure becomes complex
Solution Approach 1:
The patent makes the imaging devices multi-functional by enabling them to perform both two-dimensional and three-dimensional image generation using the same hardware. The expansion mechanism serves multiple purposes: it adjusts distance for image type switching, and potentially serves as part of the display structure, thereby improving adaptability while minimizing the increase in overall device complexity
3Productivity
If multiple imaging devices are used at fixed distances, then image data capture is sufficient, but dynamic image type switching cannot be achieved
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces dynamic distance adjustment between imaging devices, allowing the system to switch between close positioning for two-dimensional image generation and far positioning for three-dimensional image generation. This dynamic reconfiguration enables the imaging devices to adapt to different image generation requirements while maintaining efficient operation
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AI summary
In some examples, the disclosure describes a device that includes a first imaging device coupled to a first side of an expandable display device, a second imaging device coupled to a second side of the expandable display device, an adjustment device to alter a size of the expandable display device to alter a distance between the first imaging device and the second imaging device, and a processor to: determine the distance between the first imaging device and the second imaging device based on a position of the adjustment device, capture first image data from the first imaging device and second image data from the second imaging device at the position of the adjustment device, and generate an image utilizing the first image data, the second image data, and the distance.