Dual-Screen Image Display for Faster 3D Image Selection

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Solution Overview

Problem

Viewing 3D images on mobile terminals consumes significant time and power due to the need to search through multiple 3D images one by one, leading to inadequate user experience.

Innovation Solution

A method where a press operation on a 2D image displayed on a first screen triggers the display of a corresponding 3D image on a second screen, allowing users to locate target 3D images by switching through 2D images, reducing power consumption and display loading time.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Loss of time

If users search for target 3D images by opening 3D images one by one, then users can locate the target 3D image, but it takes a long time and consumes a lot of power

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvetime to locate target 3D imageVSAvoidpower consumption of mobile terminal
Core Design Contradiction:
Loss of timeVSUse of energy by moving object

Solution Approach 1:

The patent divides the image viewing function into two separate screens: the first screen displays 2D images for browsing and searching, while the second screen displays 3D images for viewing. This segmentation allows users to efficiently locate target images using low-power 2D thumbnails on the first screen, reducing the need to continuously switch high-power 3D images during the search process.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The 2D images displayed on the first screen serve as an intermediary between the user and the 3D images on the second screen. Users can preview and select target content through the 2D thumbnails, which then trigger the display of corresponding 3D images only when needed, rather than continuously loading and switching 3D images.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

2Productivity

If users switch between multiple 3D images to find the target, then users can locate the desired image, but the display loading time increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveimage switching speedVSAvoiddisplay loading time
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The system performs preliminary action by displaying 2D thumbnails of all available images on the first screen before the user makes a selection. This allows users to preview and identify the target image in advance using lightweight 2D images, so that when the 3D image is finally loaded on the second screen, it is already the correct target, eliminating the need for repeated loading and switching of multiple 3D images.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

3Adaptability or versatility

If the mobile terminal displays only 3D images, then users can view 3D content, but power consumption increases and user experience deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedisplay functionalityVSAvoidpower consumption
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSUse of energy by moving object

Solution Approach 1:

The mobile terminal achieves multi-functionality by equipping it with two screens that serve different purposes: the first screen handles 2D image browsing and selection, while the second screen handles 3D image viewing. This universal design allows the device to efficiently handle both 2D and 3D content, providing versatile functionality while optimizing power consumption by using the appropriate screen for each task.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Data Source

PatentEP3846016B1Image display method and mobile terminal
Publication Date: 2025.09.17 VIVO MOBILE COMM CO LTD
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AI summary

An image display method is provided, the method is applied to a mobile terminal provided with a first screen and a second screen, and includes: receiving, in a case that the first screen displays a 2D image, a press operation on the 2D image; displaying a 3D image corresponding to the 2D image on the second screen.