Concentric 3D Display Panel Layout for Curved Wearables
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Solution Overview
Problem
Wearable computing devices face challenges in integrating multiple displays efficiently within a three-dimensional curved surface without damaging active components and maximizing content visibility.
Innovation Solution
A unibody display panel with a first and second display separated by a non-active area, integrated within a three-dimensional display cover, allowing the second display to extend around the periphery of the first display, protected by a three-dimensional cover that minimizes gaps and enhances content presentation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Area of stationary object
If multiple displays are integrated on a three-dimensional curved surface, then content visibility and display area are improved, but the risk of damaging active components and manufacturing complexity increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a nested display structure where a second display is positioned within the internal volume defined by the three-dimensional display cover, surrounding the first display. This nesting arrangement allows multiple displays to be integrated on a curved surface while the cover glass provides protective enclosure, resolving the contradiction between increased display area and protection against damage.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent transitions from a two-dimensional flat display to a three-dimensional curved display structure. The first display is positioned on a first surface and the second display on a second surface of the three-dimensional cover, utilizing the third dimension to expand display area while maintaining protection through the cover glass enclosure.
2Area of stationary object
If multiple displays are integrated on a three-dimensional curved surface, then content visibility is improved, but gaps between displays and structural complexity increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the display into two distinct displays positioned on different surfaces of the three-dimensional cover. The first display is on the first surface and the second display is on the second surface, allowing each to be optimized independently while reducing gaps through the spatial arrangement on the curved surface.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent utilizes the curvature of the three-dimensional display cover to position displays on different surfaces, eliminating gaps that would occur on a flat surface. The curved geometry allows the displays to wrap around the device, maximizing content visibility while the unified cover structure manages the complexity.
3Reliability
If a three-dimensional display cover is used to protect displays, then protection against damage is improved, but gaps between cover and displays may occur reducing content presentation
Solution Approach 1:
The nested display configuration within the three-dimensional cover allows the displays to be positioned such that they maximize contact with the cover surfaces. The second display surrounding the first display creates a compact arrangement that minimizes gaps while maintaining the protective function of the cover glass.
Solution Approach 2:
By positioning displays on different surfaces of the three-dimensional cover rather than a single plane, the patent eliminates gaps that would occur on flat surfaces. The vertical and radial arrangement on the curved surface ensures continuous content presentation while the cover provides protection.
Data Source
AI summary
A display assembly includes a three-dimensional display cover defining an internal volume. The three-dimensional display cover includes a central portion and a peripheral portion. The peripheral portion extends around a periphery of the internal volume. The display assembly includes a first display and a second display. The first display is disposed within the internal volume of the three-dimensional display cover and is visible through the central portion of the three-dimensional display cover. The second display is disposed within the internal volume of the three-dimensional display cover and extends around at least a portion of a periphery of the first display. Furthermore, the second display is visible through the peripheral portion of the three-dimensional display cover.