Artificial Window Parallax Effect via Movable Frame
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing artificial windows lack realism, failing to provide a convincing view from a distance and adequate parallax effect, which are essential for a realistic visual experience.
Innovation Solution
An artificial window system that includes a display device and an image capturing device to determine the viewer's direction, adjusting the displayed images and frame position to simulate a realistic view, using a combination of flat, curved, or lenticular display technologies with adjustable frames to enhance the parallax effect.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a fixed display device is used in the artificial window, then the structure is simple, but the parallax effect and realism are insufficient
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a movable frame that can adjust its position along the optical axis based on the viewer's focus distance. The frame transitions between a first position (when viewer focuses on artificial window) and a second position (when viewer focuses on background), enabling dynamic adaptation to different viewing conditions and creating realistic parallax effects.
Solution Approach 2:
The system uses an image capturing device to detect the viewer's focus status and determines whether the viewer is focusing on the artificial window or the background. Based on this feedback, the control unit automatically adjusts the frame position to the appropriate state, creating a responsive visual experience that adapts to viewer behavior.
2Adaptability or versatility
If the frame position is fixed, then the device complexity is reduced, but the ability to accommodate multiple viewers at different positions is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The image capturing device continuously monitors the viewing area to detect the position and focus status of viewers. The control unit processes this information and adjusts the frame position accordingly, enabling the system to adapt to different viewer configurations and maintain realistic visual effects for multiple observers.
Solution Approach 2:
The movable frame mechanism serves multiple functions: it accommodates single and multiple viewers, adjusts for different focus distances, and creates realistic parallax effects. This single adjustable component replaces the need for multiple fixed display devices positioned at different locations.
3Reliability
If the display device shows static images, then energy consumption is low, but the visual experience lacks dynamism and realism
Solution Approach 1:
The system uses the display device to show images of the outside environment in real-time or near real-time, updating the displayed content periodically as the viewer moves or as environmental conditions change. This periodic updating creates a dynamic visual experience that mimics looking through a real window while maintaining reasonable energy consumption.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
The system provides a realistic and dynamic visual experience by adjusting images and frame positions based on viewer direction, accommodating multiple viewers and reducing energy consumption by eliminating the need for actual windows.
Implementation Method 1
an image capturing device disposed on the window to obtain a viewer image of a viewer
Implementation Method 2
a plurality of lenslets arranged in an array and disposed between the window and the curved display device, wherein each of the lenslets is focused on or close to a display surface of the curved display device
Implementation Method 3
a lenticular array formed by a plurality of lenticular lenses disposed between the window and the flat display device
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AI summary
An artificial window is provided. The artificial window includes a window having a frame, and a display device disposed at a back side of the window. The display device is used to display images. An image capturing device may be disposed on the window to obtain a viewer image of a viewer. Thus, a viewing direction of the viewer may be determined based on the viewer image, and the images being displayed on the display device may be changed based on the location of the viewer. The display device may be a curved display device, which is wider than the frame. Alternatively, the display device may be a flat display device, and a lenticular array formed by lenticular lenses is disposed between the window and the flat display device. Each of the lenticular lenses is focused on or close to a display surface of the flat display device.