Display Dock With Integrated Screen For Portable Projection

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing projection devices lack flexibility and portability due to customization and require power outlets, limiting their use in various environments, especially in settings like sales demonstrations and business meetings where power availability is inconvenient.

Innovation Solution

A display dock with an integrated display screen and a docking platform that can removably receive a projection device, providing power recharge and allowing flexible projection configurations, including front and rear projection systems, while eliminating the need for separate power sources.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Stability of the object's composition

If a projection device is permanently mounted to reduce interruption and movement, then stability and picture continuity are improved, but portability and flexibility are restricted

Engineering Contradiction:

ImprovestabilityVSAvoidportability

Core Design Contradiction:

Stability of the object's compositionVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The system transitions from a static permanently mounted configuration to a dynamic setup where the projection device can be easily moved between a docked stable position and a portable position. The docking station provides stability when needed, while the wireless battery-powered projection device enables portability when required, allowing the system to adapt its stability characteristics based on operational needs.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

2Reliability

If a projection device is customized for a particular purpose, then performance for that purpose is improved, but flexibility for other purposes is restricted

Engineering Contradiction:

ImproveperformanceVSAvoidflexibility

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The projection device is designed with universal functionality, capable of operating in multiple modes: docked mode where it receives power and projects stably, and portable mode where it operates independently on battery power. This multi-functionality allows the same device to serve different purposes and environments without customization, maintaining both performance and flexibility.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

3Duration of action of stationary object

If power outlets are required to supply power to the projection device, then continuous operation is ensured, but adaptability to different environments is limited

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvecontinuous operationVSAvoidenvironmental adaptability

Core Design Contradiction:

Duration of action of stationary objectVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The power supply system is segmented into two independent components: a stationary docking station with power outlet connection and a portable projection device with integrated battery. This segmentation allows the projection device to operate independently from power outlets when needed, enabling use in environments without accessible outlets while still allowing continuous operation through battery power.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The projection device carries a copy of the power source in the form of an integrated battery, eliminating the need to access external power outlets. This copied power source enables the device to operate in any environment, replicating the continuous operation capability of outlet-powered devices while gaining environmental adaptability.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #26Copying

Data Source

PatentUS7520622B2Display dock with integrated display screen

Publication Date: 2009.04.21 SEIKO EPSON CORP

AI summary

An apparatus for a display dock with an integrated display screen are disclosed herein.