Integrated Bezel Light for Video Conferencing Illumination
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing video conferencing solutions face challenges in providing adequate lighting, especially in low-light environments, leading to suboptimal user experience and image quality.
Innovation Solution
An illuminated display screen bezel with integrated LEDs, a light guide plate, or an extended display area covered by a controllable opaque layer, dynamically controlled using smart algorithms to adjust lighting based on user needs.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Illumination intensity
If external ring lights or mounted accessories are used to provide additional lighting, then illumination intensity is improved, but device complexity and portability are worsened due to additional accessories that must be transported and plugged in
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the lighting function with the display device by integrating LEDs into the bezel structure. This merging eliminates the need for separate external ring lights or mounted accessories, providing illumination while maintaining device portability and reducing complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The display device is designed to perform multiple functions: displaying visual content and providing illumination. The integrated LEDs in the bezel enable the display to serve as both a viewing device and a lighting source, eliminating the need for separate lighting accessories.
2Illumination intensity
If software display brightness is increased to create a software-based bright ring, then lighting is improved, but the useable software display area is reduced by covering up a substantial portion of the visible display
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the display system into two distinct functional areas: the display area for visual content and the bezel area for illumination. The LEDs are positioned in the bezel, separating the lighting function from the display area, thus preserving the full usable display area while providing effective illumination.
Solution Approach 2:
The lighting function is localized to the bezel area rather than requiring the entire display area to be used for illumination. The LEDs are positioned specifically in the bezel to provide directional lighting toward the user, while the main display area remains fully available for content display.
3Illumination intensity
If integrated bezel light with LEDs is used to provide illumination, then lighting effectiveness is improved, but manufacturing complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The manufacturing process integrates LED placement into the existing bezel fabrication workflow. By combining the lighting components with the structural bezel elements, the patent reduces the need for separate assembly steps and minimizes manufacturing complexity despite the added lighting functionality.
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
Improves user experience and image quality during video conferencing and content creation, reduces the need for external lighting accessories, and enhances lighting effects such as mood lighting and notification lights.
Implementation Method 1
The display screen may include a light guide plate configured to distribute light around a display bezel of the display screen
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AI summary
An illuminated display screen bezel may provide improved user illumination when using a portable electronic device. The illuminated display screen bezel may include a series of LEDs built into the bezel, may include a light guide plate, or may include an extended display area at least partially covered by a controllable opaque layer. These lighting mechanisms may be dynamically controlled and adjusted with one or more smart control algorithms to suit different users. The improved image quality may be used to provide improved performance of image processing features, such as improving the ability of a videoconferencing program to create a virtual background or improving the ability of an AI system to perform image analysis. These lighting configurations may also be used for providing notification lights, automatic dimming based on detected ambient light, program-enhancing RGB lighting effects, mood lighting, and other lighting effects.