Wall-Mounted Display Edge Lighting for Shadow Elimination
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Solution Overview
Problem
Wall-mounted displays, such as televisions, suffer from shadow areas around the device when ambient lighting is present, which can negatively impact the user's viewing experience due to uneven lighting.
Innovation Solution
A wall-mounted display apparatus equipped with light emitting devices arranged in edge areas of the back surface and side surfaces perpendicular to the display, along with brightness sensors and a control module that adjusts light intensity based on ambient light levels and user position, effectively eliminates shadow areas by strategically turning on and off these devices.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Shape
If wall-mounted display apparatus is installed with certain thickness, then space saving and aesthetic appearance are improved, but shadow areas are generated around the display apparatus when ambient lighting is present
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies this principle by using the shadow-causing thickness of the display apparatus as a mounting advantage. The display is installed with its back surface facing the wall, and light emitting devices are arranged on the back surface to illuminate downward. This converts the harmful shadow effect into a beneficial lighting function, where the thickness that causes shadows also provides the necessary depth for effective light emission to eliminate shadows on the wall surface.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces light emitting devices as an intermediary element between the display apparatus and the wall surface. These devices are arranged on the back surface of the display apparatus and emit light downward to illuminate the wall, acting as a mediator that eliminates the shadow areas created by the display's thickness while maintaining the aesthetic wall-mounted appearance.
2Object-affected harmful factors
If light emitting devices are arranged on the back surface to eliminate shadow areas, then watching effect is improved, but device complexity and energy consumption increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies segmentation by dividing the light emitting devices into multiple groups arranged at different positions on the back surface of the display apparatus. Specifically, light emitting devices are arranged in a first group extending along a first direction and a second group extending along a second direction perpendicular to the first direction. This segmented arrangement allows for more effective shadow elimination while enabling selective activation of different device groups based on viewing conditions.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements dynamics by enabling independent control of different groups of light emitting devices. The control module can selectively activate specific groups based on ambient light conditions and user position detection, rather than running all devices continuously. This dynamic control reduces energy consumption and simplifies operation while maintaining effective shadow elimination when needed.
3Object-affected harmful factors
If light emitting devices are continuously activated to eliminate shadow areas, then watching effect is maintained, but energy consumption increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies feedback by using brightness sensors to detect ambient light levels and a camera to detect user position. The control module receives this feedback information and dynamically adjusts the activation state of different light emitting device groups. When ambient light is sufficient or no user is detected, the system reduces or stops light emission, thereby reducing energy consumption while maintaining shadow elimination effectiveness when needed.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements periodic action by activating light emitting devices only when necessary based on ambient light conditions and user presence, rather than continuous operation. The system periodically checks ambient light levels and user position through brightness sensors and camera, and activates light emitting devices in response to these periodic detections, thereby reducing overall energy consumption while maintaining effective shadow elimination during viewing periods.
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 enhances the user's viewing experience by eliminating shadow areas and optimizing light distribution, while also conserving energy by adjusting light usage based on user position and ambient conditions.
Implementation Method 1
a plurality of light emitting devices, wherein the plurality of light emitting devices are arranged in an edge area of a back surface opposite to a light emitting surface of the display apparatus; and/or the plurality of light emitting devices are arranged on a side surface perpendicular to the light emitting surface of the display apparatus and are configured to emit light towards the rear of the display apparatus
Implementation Method 2
the brightness sensors are configured to obtain an intensity of ambient light
Data Source
AI summary
The present invention provides a wall-mounted display apparatus and a control method thereof, the h devices are provided in edge areas of a back surface opposite to a light emitting surface of the display apparatus, and/or the plurality of light emitting devices are provided on edge side surfaces perpendicular to the light emitting surface of the display apparatus and are configured to emit light towards the rear of the display apparatus. The control method comprises controlling a plurality of light emitting devices to emit light upon the display apparatus is in operation. The wall-mounted display apparatus and control method thereof according to exemplary embodiments of the invention are capable of effectively eliminating or attenuating shadow areas around a display apparatus, thereby avoiding influence on watching effect of the user.


