Attention-Responsive Display and Speaker Positioning for Multi-Viewer Use
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing display and audio systems lack the ability to dynamically adjust their positioning based on viewer and listener attention, leading to suboptimal viewing and listening experiences, especially in environments where viewers and listeners are mobile or multiple individuals are present.
Innovation Solution
Incorporating a display support assembly with a motorized mechanism and an attention detection system that acquires movement and position data to adjust the display's viewing angle and position, as well as a speaker support assembly with a motorized mechanism to position speakers optimally for listeners, ensuring that attention is directed towards the display or speakers.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If the display is positioned at a fixed location, then the device complexity is reduced, but the viewing experience deteriorates when viewers move or multiple viewers are present
Solution Approach 1:
The display system transitions from a static fixed position to a dynamic adjustable position. The motorized mechanism enables the display to automatically reposition itself based on real-time viewer location data, transforming the system from static to dynamic to adapt to changing viewing conditions and maintain optimal viewing experience
Solution Approach 2:
The system implements a feedback loop where viewer position and attention data are continuously collected by detection systems, processed by the control system, and used to automatically adjust display positioning. This closed-loop feedback mechanism enables the display to respond adaptively to viewer movements and maintain optimal viewing conditions
2Ease of operation
If the display is re-positioned frequently to accommodate moving viewers, then the viewing experience is improved, but the device complexity and energy consumption increase
Solution Approach 1:
Instead of continuously adjusting the display position, the system uses partial action by triggering repositioning only when necessary - specifically when viewer position changes indicate a need for adjustment. This selective activation reduces unnecessary motor operations and energy consumption while maintaining optimal viewing experience
Solution Approach 2:
The system employs periodic monitoring of viewer positions and attention, with the motorized mechanism activated at discrete intervals or triggered events rather than continuous operation. This periodic action pattern reduces energy consumption compared to continuous adjustment while maintaining effective viewing conditions
3Adaptability or versatility
If the display is re-positioned to accommodate multiple viewers, then the adaptability is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The motorized positioning mechanism is designed with multi-functionality to handle various scenarios - single viewer, multiple viewers, stationary or moving viewers. The same basic mechanism and control logic accommodate different viewer configurations, reducing the need for separate specialized systems and managing complexity through universal design
Solution Approach 2:
The system dynamically adapts its positioning strategy based on the number and positions of viewers. The control system calculates optimal display position in real-time considering multiple viewer locations and attention directions, enabling flexible accommodation of varying viewer configurations without requiring predetermined setup for each scenario
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AI summary
Display and audio systems and methods for controlling positioning of displays and speakers based on viewer and listener attention are disclosed. According to an aspect, a display system includes a selectively adjust a viewing angle of a display for one or more viewers. The display system also includes a motorized mechanism that controllably positions the display in one of the positions. An attention detection system is configured to acquire movement and position data of the viewer(s). The attention detection system is also configured to determine whether attention of the viewer(s) is directed to the display based on the acquired data. Further, the attention detection system is configured to control the support assembly to adjust the viewing angle of the display for viewing by the viewer(s) in response to determining that the attention of the viewer(s) is directed to the display.