Display Position Sensing Using Wearable Electromagnetic Induction

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing electronic devices struggle to accurately identify and respond to the position relationship between a display and a portion of a user's body, such as a finger, for dynamic screen adjustments based on user interactions.

Innovation Solution

The electronic device incorporates an electromagnetic inductive circuit and a touch screen panel, along with a processor, to identify the position of a wearable device on the user's body and track its movement relative to the display, allowing for dynamic screen changes based on these interactions.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Measurement precision

If the electronic device uses traditional touch screen detection methods, then the device can detect basic touch positions, but it cannot accurately identify the position relationship between the display and the user's body for dynamic screen adjustments

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveposition relationship identification accuracyVSAvoiddetection system complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent combines electromagnetic inductive circuit detection with touch screen panel detection into a unified detection system. The electromagnetic inductive circuit is integrated within the display structure, allowing simultaneous detection of body contact position and wearable device position through the same physical space, thereby improving measurement precision without proportionally increasing device complexity

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The electromagnetic inductive circuit acts as an intermediary detection layer between the touch screen panel and the user's body. It detects changes in electromagnetic induction caused by the proximity or contact of conductive materials (such as wearable devices on the body), enabling indirect detection of body position relationships that cannot be directly measured by traditional touch screens

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

2Ease of operation

If the electronic device implements dynamic screen changes based on body position, then user interaction responsiveness is enhanced, but the system requires complex real-time position tracking and screen adjustment mechanisms

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveuser interaction responsivenessVSAvoidscreen adjustment mechanism complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The system implements a feedback loop where the electromagnetic inductive circuit continuously monitors the position relationship between the display and the user's body, and the processor automatically adjusts screen parameters (such as brightness, content, or orientation) based on the detected position changes. This closed-loop feedback mechanism enables responsive user interaction while automating the complexity of screen adjustment decisions

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

Solution Approach 2:

The patent enables dynamic screen characteristics that automatically adapt to the detected body position relationship. The screen transitions from a static display to a dynamic one that changes its properties in real-time based on user interaction, allowing the system to respond to different usage scenarios without requiring manual configuration or complex mechanical adjustments

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

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 enables precise identification of the position relationship between the display and the user's body, enabling dynamic screen adjustments that enhance user interaction and responsiveness.

Implementation Method 1

a display comprising an electromagnetic inductive circuit and a touch screen panel

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElectromagnetic induction: Electromagnetic Induction

Data Source

PatentUS20260079595A1Electronic device and method for identifying position relationship between display and portion of body of user
Publication Date: 2026.03.19 SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO LTD
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AI summary

According to an embodiment, an electronic device includes a display including an electromagnetic inductive circuit and a touch screen panel, memory storing instructions, and a processor. The instructions, when being executed by the processor, cause the electronic device to identify a first position on the display, where the portion of the body of a user is contacted, and identify a second position of a wearable device worn on the portion of the body, with respect to the display. The instructions, when being executed by the processor, cause the electronic device to identify a position relationship between the display and the portion of the body. The instructions, when being executed by the processor, cause the electronic device to identify that a position of the portion of the body which is in contact with the display is changed from the first position to a third position. The instructions, when being executed by the processor, cause the electronic device to change a screen displayed on the display.