Display Device Beam Emitter Light Control Layer Remote Operation

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current display devices are inconvenient for remote operation, requiring multiple steps to navigate complex interfaces using remote controls, especially when used as TV display devices from a distance.

Innovation Solution

A display device incorporating a beam emitter and a light control layer with photosensitive devices that emit and sense beams to mark and perform operations on a display panel, allowing for remote and intuitive control through beam positioning and manipulation.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If remote control buttons are used for operation, then the display device can be operated from a distance, but multiple operations are required to navigate complex interfaces which is inconvenient and time-consuming

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveconvenience of remote operationVSAvoidtime for multiple operations
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces the mechanical button-pressing system with an optical system. A laser beam is projected onto the display screen to indicate the target position, and a photosensitive sensor detects the beam position. This substitution eliminates the need for multiple remote control operations by enabling direct position selection through beam projection, thereby reducing operation time and improving convenience.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

2Ease of operation

If direct contact operation is used, then the operation is simple and direct, but the user must walk to the front of the display panel which is inconvenient

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvesimplicity of operationVSAvoidoperation distance requirement
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent introduces an intermediary system consisting of a beam emitter and a photosensitive sensor. The beam emitter projects a visible laser beam onto the display screen from a distance, and the photosensitive sensor acts as a mediator to detect the beam position and translate it into control signals. This intermediary system enables simple direct operation from a distance, eliminating the need for users to physically approach the display panel.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

3Adaptability or versatility

If a beam projection system is added for remote operation, then remote and intuitive control is enabled, but the device structure becomes more complex

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveremote operation capabilityVSAvoidstructure complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent integrates the beam emitter and photosensitive sensor into the existing display device structure, making the display panel itself serve multiple functions. The display screen not only displays information but also serves as the target surface for beam projection and the sensing area for position detection. This multi-functionality approach adds remote operation capability without significantly increasing overall device complexity.

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

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 convenient and fast remote operation of display panels by allowing users to mark and perform operations on the panel using a beam emitter, integrating light control and touch functions for efficient interaction.

Implementation Method 1

the light control layer comprises a photosensitive device configured to sense the first beam projected on the display panel, the photosensitive device is configured to output a sensing signal according to a sensing result

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectPhotoelectric Effect: Photoelectric Effect

Data Source

PatentUS11899890B2Display device
Publication Date: 2024.02.13 SHENZHEN CHINA STAR OPTOELECTRONICS SEMICON DISPLAY TECH CO LTD
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AI summary

A display device including a beam emitter and a display panel is provided. The beam emitter emits a first beam; the display panel includes a display screen body and a light control layer. The light control layer includes photosensitive devices that outputs a sensing signal according to a sensing result, a control module for controlling turning on and turning off of the photosensitive devices, and a reading module for reading the sensing signal output by the photosensitive devices and determining a projection position of the first beam on the display panel according to the sensing signal.