Deformation Unit for Dynamic Display Grating Distance

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Solution Overview

Problem

Naked-eye stereoscopic display devices have a fixed optimal viewing position, leading to ghosting and a compromised viewing experience when the viewer is not in the optimal position due to a fixed distance between the display panel and the grating structure.

Innovation Solution

A display module with a deformation unit, such as an electro-deformation or magneto-deformation unit, is introduced between the display panel and the grating structure, allowing the distance to be adjusted based on the viewer's position using a control circuit and sensors, ensuring optimal viewing by dynamically changing the thickness of the deformation unit.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If the distance between the display panel and the grating structure is fixed, then the structure is simple and stable, but the optimal viewing position is fixed causing image ghosting when the viewer is not in the optimal position

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveviewing position adaptabilityVSAvoidstructure complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent introduces a deformation unit that can dynamically adjust the distance between the display panel and the grating structure. This transforms the previously fixed structure into a dynamic one, allowing the system to adapt to different viewing positions by changing the spacing between components, thereby eliminating image ghosting while maintaining structural feasibility.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The patent changes the physical parameter of the deformation unit (its thickness or deformation state) to adjust the distance between the display panel and the grating structure. By controlling the deformation degree of the deformation unit, the system can adapt to different viewing distances and positions, improving viewing adaptability without requiring complete structural redesign.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

2Reliability

If a deformation unit is added to adjust the distance between the display panel and the grating structure, then the viewing experience is improved by eliminating image ghosting, but the device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveviewing qualityVSAvoidstructure complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent employs a deformation unit that functions as a flexible component between the display panel and the grating structure. This flexible element can deform to adjust the spacing, providing the necessary adaptability for different viewing conditions while maintaining a relatively compact and integrated structure, thus balancing improved viewing quality with acceptable device complexity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #30Flexible shells and thin films

Solution Approach 2:

The deformation unit acts as an intermediary component between the display panel and the grating structure. It mediates the distance adjustment between these two components, allowing the system to achieve variable viewing positions without directly modifying the display panel or grating structure themselves, thereby isolating the complexity to a single adjustable component.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

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

This solution dynamically adjusts the distance between the display panel and the grating structure, improving the viewing experience by eliminating image crosstalk and enhancing the 3D display quality by allowing for flexible optimal viewing positions.

Implementation Method 1

an electroactive polymer material between the first electrode and the second electrode; where an electrical signal is applied to the first electrode and the second electrode, to control a change in a thickness of the electroactive polymer material

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElectroactive polymer: Electroactive Polymer

Implementation Method 2

a magnetostrictive material between the two electrodes; an intensity of the magnetic field between the two electrodes is controlled by controlling a magnitude of an alternating current signal applied to the two electrodes, to control the magnetostrictive material to adjust a thickness

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectMagnetostriction: Magnetostriction

Data Source

PatentUS11064186B2Display module, display device and working method thereof
Publication Date: 2021.07.13 FUZHOU BOE OPTOELECTRONICS TECH CO LTD
  • US11064186B2 patent drawing
  • US11064186B2 patent drawing

AI summary

A display module, a display device and a working method are provided. The display module includes a display panel; a grating structure, arranged on the light-emitting side of the display panel; a deformation unit, located between the display panel and the grating structure; a control circuit, configured to control the deformation unit to adjust a thickness of the deformation unit in a direction from the display panel to the grating structure to change a distance between the display panel and the grating structure.