Automatic Display Layout Detection via Image and Radio Analysis
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Solution Overview
Problem
Users face the inconvenience of manually adjusting the relative layout of multiple displays connected to a computer, which can be time-consuming and requires repeated adjustments when sharing computers.
Innovation Solution
The system automatically determines the relative layout of displays by estimating their location angles based on illuminated images and emitted radio waves, allowing for the estimation of display characteristics such as size to calculate the layout.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Difficulty of detecting and measuring
If the OS detects multiple displays automatically, then the detection capability is improved, but the layout configuration still requires manual user input
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs self-service by automatically detecting displays and determining their relative layouts without requiring user intervention. The computer executable application autonomously captures images, processes them to identify display characteristics, and configures the layout automatically, eliminating the need for manual user input in the layout configuration process.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces the manual mechanical adjustment process with an automated image processing system. Instead of users manually configuring layouts through graphical interfaces, the system uses image capture and processing to automatically determine display positions and orientations, substituting manual operation with automated computational methods.
2Adaptability or versatility
If manual adjustments are performed for each user, then individual user preferences are satisfied, but the setup time increases significantly
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary action by automatically capturing images and determining display layouts before users need to use the computer. The layout configuration is established in advance through automated processing, so when users access the computer, the displays are already properly configured, eliminating the need for repeated manual adjustments for each user.
Solution Approach 2:
The system creates a copy of the physical display arrangement by capturing images and processing them to determine relative positions. This digital copy of the layout information is then used to automatically configure the display settings, replacing the need for manual user input and enabling rapid setup for multiple users without requiring them to recreate the layout each time.
3Ease of operation
If automatic layout determination is implemented, then the ease of operation is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies universality by using a single computer executable application that performs multiple functions: capturing images, processing images to extract display information, determining relative layouts, and configuring display settings. This multi-functional approach consolidates what could be separate complex systems into one unified application, managing complexity while providing automatic layout determination.
Solution Approach 2:
The system introduces an intermediary image processing step between display detection and layout configuration. Instead of directly configuring displays based on detection, the patent uses captured images as an intermediary to infer display characteristics and relative positions. This intermediary approach simplifies the overall system by using visual information that is already available in the environment, rather than requiring complex direct sensing of display positions.
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 eliminates the need for manual adjustments, providing a convenient and efficient setup process for multiple displays connected to a computer, especially in shared environments.
Implementation Method 1
obtaining a plurality of images from a camera of the computer, wherein the images are illuminated by respective displays including the captured image
Implementation Method 2
estimating a location angle of each of the plurality of displays based on the illuminated images and emitted radio waves
Data Source
AI summary
A system that includes at least one memory and at least one processor, communicatively coupled to the at least one memory. In some examples, the at least one processor is to execute instructions stored on the at least one memory that cause the at least one processor to: determine a location of at least one display based on radiation and/or emitted image.