Dynamic Bezel Adjustment for Mobile Display Interference
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Solution Overview
Problem
The increasing size of display units in mobile electronic devices and the corresponding reduction in bezel size lead to user interference, causing undesired operations due to the user's grasp covering part of the display.
Innovation Solution
A display apparatus with a motion sensor and display controller that dynamically adjusts the bezel by dividing the display region into a bezel display area and an image display area, scaling the image data to fit the second region, and displaying variable bezel image data in the bezel area, thereby preventing user interference.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Area of stationary object
If the bezel size is reduced to increase display area, then the display unit size increases, but user grasp covers part of the display unit causing undesired operations
Solution Approach 1:
The bezel is made variable through dynamic adjustment based on user motion detection. The display controller adjusts the bezel width in real-time according to whether the user is grasping the device, transforming a static bezel into a dynamic structure that adapts to usage conditions.
Solution Approach 2:
The physical or visual parameters of the bezel are changed based on detected user motion. When grasping is detected, the bezel parameter is modified to increase its width or change its appearance, thereby preventing user interference with the display area.
2Device complexity
If a fixed bezel is used, then the structure is simple, but the user's grasp covers part of the display unit causing image data loss
Solution Approach 1:
The bezel transitions from a fixed structure to a dynamic one that adjusts its dimensions based on user motion detection, allowing the display area to expand when needed and preventing image data loss during user grasp.
Solution Approach 2:
The system automatically detects user grasp through motion sensors and adjusts the bezel configuration without user intervention, enabling the display to adapt to changing conditions and prevent information loss autonomously.
3Ease of operation
If the bezel width is increased to prevent user interference, then user convenience improves, but the display area is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The bezel width is dynamically adjusted based on real-time user motion detection. During normal viewing, the bezel maintains a narrow width to maximize display area. When user grasp is detected, the bezel temporarily increases its width to prevent interference, then returns to the original narrow state.
Solution Approach 2:
The bezel configuration cycles between two states: a narrow display-optimized state during normal use and a wide interference-prevention state during grasp. This periodic switching allows the system to optimize for different operational contexts.
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 enhances user convenience by minimizing image data loss and preventing malfunction caused by user grasp, allowing seamless operation and image transmission without substantial data loss.
Implementation Method 1
a motion sensor configured to sense a motion of a user
Implementation Method 2
the motion sensor may include a touch sensor at at least one of the display unit or the case
Data Source
AI summary
A display apparatus including: a display unit for displaying image data in a first display region of the display unit; a motion sensor for sensing a motion of a user; and a display controller for controlling the display unit to divide the first display region into a bezel display region and a second display region according to the motion of the user sensed by the motion sensor, for displaying variable bezel image data in the bezel display region, for scaling the image data so as to correspond to the second display region, and for displaying the scaled image data in the second display region.