Display Apparatus Automatic Position Detection and Image Distribution

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing display systems require manual registration and setting of positional relationships between multiple display apparatuses to effectively display images, making it cumbersome to use multiple devices for larger or high-resolution images in cloud computing environments.

Innovation Solution

A display apparatus with a detecting unit that automatically determines the position of adjacent devices, allowing for automatic adjustment and display of images across multiple terminals without manual registration, using a distribution control system and terminal management system to manage and distribute image data based on detected positions.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If manual registration and setting of positional relationships between multiple display apparatuses is performed, then the display system can effectively display images across multiple devices, but the operation becomes cumbersome and time-consuming

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedisplay effectivenessVSAvoidsetup convenience
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The display apparatus automatically detects the presence and position of adjacent display devices using a detection unit, and the control unit automatically configures the multi-device display system based on detected positional information. This self-service mechanism eliminates manual registration and setting operations while ensuring reliable display effectiveness across multiple devices.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

2Measurement precision

If manual setup and registration of multiple display apparatuses is required, then positional accuracy can be ensured, but the complexity of the system increases and setup time is extended

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveposition accuracyVSAvoidsystem complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces manual mechanical positioning and registration operations with an automated detection system. The detection unit automatically identifies adjacent display apparatuses and their positions, and the control unit processes this information to configure the display system. This substitution of manual mechanical processes with automated detection and control reduces system complexity while maintaining position accuracy.

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

3Productivity

If manual registration of display apparatus positions is performed, then the display configuration can be optimized, but the time required for setup increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedisplay configuration efficiencyVSAvoidsetup time
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The detection unit automatically detects the presence and position of adjacent display apparatuses as soon as they are connected, eliminating the need for subsequent manual registration and configuration steps. This preliminary automatic detection action enables immediate optimization of display configuration without time-consuming manual setup procedures.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Data Source

PatentUS9866611B2Display apparatus and display system
Publication Date: 2018.01.09 RICOH CO LTD
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AI summary

A display apparatus includes a detecting unit that detects terminal position information including information concerning a position of another display apparatus with respect to the display apparatus; and a display unit that displays a part of a given image based on the terminal position information detected by the detecting unit.