Module Location Tracking for Large Display Panels

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Solution Overview

Problem

In large display devices composed of multiple modules, it is difficult to identify and manage individual modules due to the challenges of navigating narrow, dark installation environments and the inefficiency of handwritten management numbers.

Innovation Solution

An electronic apparatus equipped with a sensor, display, and processor that maps identification information to location information, allowing for the scanning and display of module locations, facilitating easy identification and management of display modules.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Device complexity

If handwritten management numbers are used to identify display modules, then a simple management system is implemented, but it becomes difficult to locate specific modules in narrow, dark installation environments

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvemanagement system complexityVSAvoidmodule location identification

Core Design Contradiction:

Device complexityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces the mechanical handwritten management system with an optical/electronic system using sensors, displays, and processors to scan, store, and retrieve module identification information, solving the problem of locating modules in dark environments while maintaining management functionality

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent introduces an intermediary electronic apparatus that acts as a mediator between the display modules and the management system, providing a user interface through display screens and utilizing sensors to bridge the gap between physical modules and digital management

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

2Area of stationary object

If multiple display modules are connected to form a large display device, then the display size is increased, but it becomes difficult to identify and manage individual modules

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvedisplay device sizeVSAvoidindividual module identification

Core Design Contradiction:

Area of stationary objectVSDifficulty of detecting and measuring

Solution Approach 1:

The patent divides the large display device into individually identifiable segments by assigning unique identification information to each display module, enabling the sensor to scan and distinguish individual modules even within a large-scale configuration

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The patent implements a feedback mechanism where the sensor scans module identification information, the processor retrieves corresponding location data from stored module map information, and the display provides visual feedback showing the location of the targeted module, creating a closed-loop identification system

Inventive Principle:

Principle #23Feedback

Data Source

PatentUS11494151B2Electronic apparatus and controlling method thereof

Publication Date: 2022.11.08 SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO LTD

AI summary

An electronic apparatus and method of controlling same are provided. The electronic apparatus includes a sensor, a display, a memory configured to store module map information in which identification information of a plurality of display modules included in a display panel and location information of the plurality of display modules is mapped, respectively, and a processor configured to, based on scanned identification information corresponding to one of the plurality of display modules being received from the sensor, obtain location information of a display module corresponding to the received scanned identification information based on the module map information stored in the memory, and control the display to display the obtained location information of the display module.