Dual-Sided Display Device with Light Emission and Control

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional display devices face challenges in improving user convenience, particularly in achieving high definition image quality while maintaining low power consumption and adaptability to varying ambient light conditions.

Innovation Solution

The implementation of a display device with two types of display panels, one using light emitting elements for high definition image display and another using light control elements for reflective image display, which are controlled to optimize image quality and power usage based on the orientation and ambient light, allowing for multiple display modes.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Measurement precision

If light emitting elements are used for display, then high definition image quality is achieved, but power consumption increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveimage qualityVSAvoidpower consumption
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSUse of energy by moving object

Solution Approach 1:

The display device is divided into two separate display panels: a first display panel with light emitting elements for high definition images, and a second display panel with light control elements for standard definition images. This segmentation allows the system to use only the high power-consuming first panel when high definition quality is needed, while using the low power-consuming second panel for standard definition content, thus resolving the contradiction between image quality and power consumption.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The system dynamically switches between the first display panel (light emitting elements) and the second display panel (light control elements) based on the required image quality and power consumption conditions. The control unit determines which panel to activate, enabling the display device to adapt its power consumption and image quality characteristics to match the current usage scenario.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

2Adaptability or versatility

If a single display panel is used, then device complexity is reduced, but adaptability to different display modes decreases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedisplay modesVSAvoidpanel configuration
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

Each display panel is designed to be multi-functional: the first display panel can display both high definition and standard definition images, while the second display panel can display standard definition images. This universality allows the system to support multiple display modes (high definition only, standard definition only, or combined) without requiring entirely separate hardware configurations for each mode.

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

Solution Approach 2:

By segmenting the display system into two independent panels with different capabilities, the device achieves versatility in display modes. The first panel handles high definition requirements when needed, while the second panel provides standard definition display, allowing the system to adapt to various usage scenarios without increasing overall complexity significantly.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

3Ease of operation

If transparent display mode is used, then user convenience is improved, but image quality may deteriorate

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveuser convenienceVSAvoidimage quality
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSMeasurement precision

Solution Approach 1:

The system segments the display functionality by using the first display panel (with light emitting elements) for transparent display modes where high definition quality is not critical, and the second display panel (with light control elements) for standard definition transparent displays. This allows the system to provide transparent display functionality that improves user convenience while managing image quality expectations appropriately for each panel type.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

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 configuration enhances user convenience by providing high definition image quality, reducing power consumption, and adapting to different ambient light conditions, while enabling double-sided display and various display modes to improve usability.

Implementation Method 1

pixels including a light emitting element configured to emit light based on applied voltage

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectLight emission: Electroluminescence

Implementation Method 2

pixels including a light control element configured to perform light control for controlling transmission and reflection of incident light

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectLight control: Liquid Crystals

Data Source

PatentEP3032525B1Display device and electronic equipment
Publication Date: 2023.07.26 SONY GROUP CORP
  • EP3032525B1 patent drawingFigure 1A~1B
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  • EP3032525B1 patent drawingFigure 3A~3B

AI summary

A display device includes a display section (11) having a first display surface and a second display surface (S1, S2) facing each other. The display section (11) includes a first display panel (111) disposed on the first display surface (S1) side, and including a plurality of light emitting elements, and a second display panel (112) disposed on the second display surface (S2) side, and including a plurality of light control elements each performing light control for control of transmission or reflection of incident light performing reflective image display utilizing the reflection of the incident light.