Dynamic Display Resolution Based on User Distance and Presbyopia

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Solution Overview

Problem

Higher display resolutions on electronic devices require significant bandwidth and processing power, leading to potential network congestion, increased power consumption, and degraded user experience due to the need for high data transfer and processing of large image data.

Innovation Solution

The electronic device dynamically configures its display resolution based on the distance between the user and the device, and detects presbyopia symptoms to adjust the display resolution and magnification factor, reducing data transfer and processing demands by only rendering what the user can perceive, thereby optimizing bandwidth, processing, and power usage.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Manufacturing precision

If higher display resolution is used, then image quality is improved, but bandwidth consumption increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedisplay resolutionVSAvoidbandwidth consumption
Core Design Contradiction:
Manufacturing precisionVSQuantity of substance

Solution Approach 1:

The display resolution is dynamically adjusted based on real-time detection of user distance and presbyopia status. The system transitions from a fixed high resolution to a variable resolution that adapts to viewing conditions, reducing bandwidth consumption when high resolution is not needed while maintaining quality when necessary.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The system changes the display resolution parameter based on detected user characteristics. By monitoring distance and presbyopia symptoms, the system modifies the resolution parameter to match actual viewing requirements, optimizing the balance between image quality and data transmission volume.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

2Manufacturing precision

If higher display resolution is used, then image quality is improved, but processing power requirements increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedisplay resolutionVSAvoidprocessing power
Core Design Contradiction:
Manufacturing precisionVSPower

Solution Approach 1:

The processing load is dynamically adjusted by changing display resolution based on user distance and presbyopia detection. The system reduces processing requirements when viewing distance suggests lower resolution is sufficient, while increasing processing power allocation when high resolution is needed for close viewing.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The system modifies the processing power parameter by adjusting resolution settings according to detected user conditions. This ensures processing resources are allocated efficiently based on actual viewing scenarios rather than operating at maximum capacity continuously.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

3Manufacturing precision

If higher display resolution is used, then image quality is improved, but power consumption increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedisplay resolutionVSAvoidpower consumption
Core Design Contradiction:
Manufacturing precisionVSUse of energy by moving object

Solution Approach 1:

Power consumption is dynamically optimized by adjusting display resolution based on real-time detection of user distance and presbyopia status. The system reduces energy usage when high resolution is not necessary, while allocating power to maintain high quality when viewing conditions require it.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The system changes the power consumption parameter by modifying resolution settings according to detected user characteristics. This ensures energy-efficient operation by matching display quality to actual viewing needs rather than maintaining constant high power consumption.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

4Manufacturing precision

If higher display resolution is used, then image quality is improved, but network traffic increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedisplay resolutionVSAvoidnetwork traffic
Core Design Contradiction:
Manufacturing precisionVSLoss of substance

Solution Approach 1:

Network traffic is dynamically reduced by adjusting display resolution based on user distance and presbyopia detection. The system sends fewer data packets when high resolution is not needed, reducing network congestion and data loss while maintaining image quality when necessary.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The system modifies the network traffic parameter by changing resolution settings according to detected user conditions. This optimizes data transmission volume to match actual viewing requirements, reducing unnecessary network congestion and data loss.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

Data Source

PatentUS9245497B2Systems and methods for configuring the display resolution of an electronic device based on distance and user presbyopia
Publication Date: 2016.01.26 GOOGLE TECHNOLOGY HOLDINGS LLC
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AI summary

Systems and methods dynamically configure a display of an electronic device to a desired display resolution and/or a magnification factor without noticeable impact on the user viewing experience. According to certain aspects, the distance between a user and the display is measured, and the desired display resolution is determined based on the distance. If a user is exhibiting symptoms of presbyopia, a magnification factor may be determined. A request indicating the desired display resolution and/or magnification factor is transmitted to a server that supplies images, such as pictures or videos. The image is received from the server and displayed on the display. A focus area distance and/or a pupil orientation of the user may also influence the desired display resolution.