Context Sensor Display Orientation Extension
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Solution Overview
Problem
Mobile devices with limited display areas face challenges in conveniently viewing large images or spreadsheets, as extending the display onto a remote device requires a time-consuming configuration process to align the displays correctly.
Innovation Solution
A system and method that uses context sensors, such as accelerometers and digital compasses, to automatically determine the relative orientation and position of a primary and remote display for an extended display area, allowing wireless connection and configuration through technologies like NFC and UWB, eliminating the need for manual alignment.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Area of stationary object
If manual configuration is used to extend the display onto a remote display, then the display area is extended, but the configuration process becomes time-consuming and complex
Solution Approach 1:
The system automatically determines the relative positioning of the remote display with respect to the primary display by detecting the physical orientation and spatial relationship between the two devices. The configuration is performed autonomously without requiring manual user input, thereby extending the display area while eliminating time-consuming configuration steps.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces manual configuration operations with sensor-based detection systems. Accelerometers, gyroscopes, and other sensors automatically detect the physical orientation and spatial relationship between devices, substituting manual alignment and configuration actions with automated mechanical sensing and computational determination of display geometry.
2Ease of operation
If manual configuration is used to specify relative positioning of displays, then display orientation can be controlled, but the operation becomes complex and user overhead increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs self-configuration by automatically detecting its own physical state and spatial relationship with the remote display. Sensors within the device detect orientation, acceleration, and positional information, allowing the system to autonomously determine and apply the correct display geometry without requiring complex user configuration steps.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent dynamically changes display parameters such as orientation, position, and arrangement based on real-time sensor data. The system continuously monitors physical parameters (acceleration, orientation, spatial position) and automatically adjusts display configuration parameters accordingly, simplifying operation while maintaining adaptability to different physical arrangements.
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
Enables efficient and automatic extension of the display area, reducing user overhead and simplifying the process of aligning multiple displays for larger viewing needs, such as architectural blueprints or spreadsheets, by using context sensors to determine the desired display orientation.
Implementation Method 1
A context sensor, such as an accelerometer
Implementation Method 2
A context sensor, such as an accelerometer, may be used to provide an indication of a desired relative display orientation
Data Source
AI summary
Device, system, and method of providing an extended display area with a desired relative display orientation. In some demonstrative embodiments, a mobile device may include a primary display that is extendible onto a remote display; a context sensor to provide an indication of the desired relative display orientation between first and second portions of the extended display area; and a connection module to determine the desired relative display orientation based on the provided indication, to associate the primary and remote displays, and to automatically configure the extended display area with the desired relative display orientation. The indication may be responsive to a manipulation of the mobile device, for example, a tilting or a rotation of the device in a direction generally corresponding to the desired orientation. Other embodiments are described and claimed.