Portable Air Floating Display With Movable Retroreflector
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing technologies do not address the configuration and portability of air floating video display systems, lacking a technique for achieving a portable system that efficiently displays videos as air floating images.
Innovation Solution
A portable air floating video display system is achieved through a housing containing a display panel and light source, connected to a power supply via joints, and a frame structure holding a retroreflector movably joined with the housing, utilizing transmission- and reflection-type retroreflectors to form air floating images with low power consumption.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a conventional air floating video display system is used, then video display function is achieved, but portability is not realized due to fixed configuration
Solution Approach 1:
The display system is divided into separable components: a housing containing the display panel and light source, a power supply unit, and a retroreflector assembly. These modules can be connected and disconnected, enabling portable operation while maintaining system functionality.
Solution Approach 2:
The retroreflector is configured to be movable relative to the housing through a joint mechanism, allowing dynamic adjustment of the air floating image position and size. This dynamic capability enables portability without sacrificing display performance.
2Measurement precision
If high resolution air floating image is displayed, then image quality is improved, but power consumption increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system replaces conventional high-power projection mechanisms with a low-power light source combined with a retroreflector. The retroreflector passively redirects light to form the air floating image, eliminating the need for high-energy projection optics while maintaining high resolution.
Solution Approach 2:
The invention changes the optical parameters by using a retroreflector with specific geometric configurations (corner cube or prism types) that efficiently redirect light at desired angles. This parameter optimization allows high-resolution image formation with minimal power consumption from the light source.
3Adaptability or versatility
If retroreflector is fixed in position, then structural simplicity is maintained, but image positioning flexibility is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The retroreflector assembly is joined to the housing through a joint mechanism that allows controlled movement. This dynamic configuration enables the retroreflector to be positioned at different angles and distances from the display panel, providing flexible image positioning while using a relatively simple joint structure.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
The system enables a portable, low-power air floating video display capable of displaying high-resolution images above transparent surfaces, with improved image quality and reduced power consumption, suitable for in-vehicle use.
Implementation Method 1
a retroreflector configured to display an air image has been disclosed
Implementation Method 2
a housing holding a display panel and a light source
Data Source
AI summary
A video is preferably displayed on outside of a space. The present invention contributes to “the third goal: Good Health and Well-being (for all people)”, “the ninth goal: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure” and “the eleventh goal: Sustainable Cities and Communities” of the sustainable development goals. An air floating video display system includes: a housing holding a display panel and a light source; a power supply including a power source and being joined with the housing through a first joint; and a flame structure holding a retroreflector movably joined with the housing through a second joint.