Coiled Coil Modular LED Display for Immersive Simulation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing immersive simulation systems face challenges in recreating realistic environments due to projector placement issues, distortion, and brightness dropouts when projecting onto curved surfaces, which detract from the immersive experience.
Innovation Solution
A modular multi-panel display system using coiled coil LED/OLED modules arranged in a concave barrel shape, providing a hyper-realistic surfing experience by interlacing coils to form a unique wave shape, which surpasses traditional projection systems in uniformity and light output.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of manufacture
If projectors are hidden behind facades and mounted off-axis to create immersive simulation environments, then the simulated environment can be formed, but distortions and brightness dropouts are introduced in the projected images
Solution Approach 1:
The display system is divided into multiple independent display panels arranged in a modular configuration. Each panel can be independently positioned and adjusted, allowing the system to form complex curved surfaces while maintaining uniform image quality across the entire display area, eliminating the need for hidden projectors.
Solution Approach 2:
The display panels are arranged in curved configurations to form immersive simulation environments. The curved geometry allows the display to wrap around viewing areas while maintaining proper viewing angles and image uniformity, eliminating distortions associated with off-axis projector mounting.
2Adaptability or versatility
If projectors are mounted off-axis to form screen surfaces, then immersive environments can be created, but brightness dropouts occur in the projected images
Solution Approach 1:
Multiple independent display panels are used instead of a single projector system. Each panel emits light directly toward the viewing area, ensuring uniform brightness distribution without the brightness dropouts that occur when projectors are mounted off-axis.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces the mechanical projection system (projectors throwing images onto screens) with a direct emission display system where each panel generates and emits its own light, eliminating brightness uniformity issues inherent in projection systems.
3Adaptability or versatility
If traditional projection systems are used to create immersive simulations, then environment simulation is achieved, but the projectors must be hidden which introduces distortions
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces the projection-based mechanical system with a direct emission display system. Each display panel independently generates and emits light without requiring projection through lenses or onto screens, eliminating image distortions while maintaining immersive simulation capabilities.
Solution Approach 2:
The display panels are configured in curved arrangements that match the desired immersive environment geometry. This curved configuration allows the display to create immersive simulations without the distortions that occur when flat projection screens are used with off-axis projectors.
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 coiled coil modular display system offers a more immersive and realistic experience by eliminating the need for projector placement behind screens, reducing distortions and brightness dropouts, and providing uniform light output, enhancing the simulation's visual fidelity.
Implementation Method 1
coiled coil LED/OLED modules
Implementation Method 2
coiled coil LED/OLED modules
Data Source
AI summary
A coiled coil geometry of modular concave LED/OLED panels or “tiles” can effectively display a simulated barreling wave. The structure of the coiled coil LED/OLED modules allows one or more users/participants to stand on and/or sit in a motion or non-motion seating platform to observe the simulation.