Detachable Camera Module Display for Blocked-Region Image Viewing

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Solution Overview

Problem

The fixed display region in electronic devices obstructs the view of entire image information when an object blocks the display, leading to a poor display effect.

Innovation Solution

A detachable camera module is connected to the electronic device, allowing image information to be acquired and displayed in a region other than the obstructing first region, enabling flexible adjustment of the display area to ensure the entire image is visible.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If the camera module is attached to the display screen to acquire image information, then the camera function is enhanced, but the display region is blocked causing poor display effect

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecamera functionVSAvoiddisplay effect
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSEase of manufacture

Solution Approach 1:

The display screen is segmented into multiple display regions, with the first region serving dual purposes (display and camera attachment) and the second region dedicated to displaying image information. This segmentation allows the camera module to be attached without completely blocking the display functionality, as the image information can be shown in the second region.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The first region of the display screen is designed with multi-functionality, serving both as a display area and as an attachment surface for the camera module. The display screen thus performs multiple functions: displaying content normally and providing a mounting surface for the camera module to enhance the device's camera capabilities.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

2Device complexity

If the display region is fixed, then the device structure is simple, but the entire image information cannot be viewed when blocked by an object

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedisplay structureVSAvoidimage information visibility
Core Design Contradiction:
Device complexityVSLoss of information

Solution Approach 1:

The display regions are designed to be dynamically adjustable. The first region can be configured to attach the camera module when needed, while the second region dynamically displays the image information acquired by the camera module. This dynamic configuration allows the display to adapt to different usage scenarios, ensuring image information remains visible even when the first region is blocked.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

3Adaptability or versatility

If the camera module blocks the display region, then the camera can be attached to the screen, but the user cannot view the entire image information

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecamera attachment capabilityVSAvoidimage viewing capability
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The solution moves the image information display from the first region (which is blocked by the camera module) to the second region (which remains unblocked). By utilizing a different spatial dimension or area on the display screen, the system ensures that image information remains accessible and viewable to the user even when the camera module occupies the first region.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #17Another dimension (Dimensionality change)

Data Source

PatentEP4134820B1Display method and electronic device
Publication Date: 2025.10.01 VIVO MOBILE COMM CO LTD
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AI summary

A display method and an electronic device (600) are provided. The electronic device (600) includes a body and a camera module (30) detachably connected to the body, the body has a display screen (31), and the method includes: acquiring, by using the camera module (30), image information in a case that the camera module (30) is attached to a first region of the display screen (31); and displaying the image information in a second region of the display screen (31), where the second region is a region other than the first region in the display screen (31).