Dynamic Display Control for User Orientation and Hand Preference

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing display technologies do not effectively adjust the display angle and position of documents based on the orientation and position of users, leading to suboptimal viewing and writing experiences.

Innovation Solution

A display control apparatus that includes an acquisition unit for capturing images, a detector for identifying users, and a controller that adjusts the display angle and position of documents based on user orientation and position, utilizing evaluation data to optimize the display for improved usability.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If the display angle is fixed, then the device structure is simple, but the viewing experience for users at different orientations is suboptimal

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveviewing experienceVSAvoiddisplay control mechanism
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The display angle is made dynamically adjustable based on detected user orientation. The display controller rotates the display panel to different angles according to the user's position, transforming a static display system into a dynamic one that adapts to user needs, thereby improving viewing experience without requiring complex manual adjustment mechanisms

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The system automatically detects user orientation and adjusts the display angle without requiring manual user input. The detector and display controller work together to self-adjust the display configuration, eliminating the need for users to manually rotate or reposition the display, thus improving ease of operation while keeping the control mechanism relatively simple

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

2Ease of operation

If the display position is fixed, then the device structure is simple, but the writing experience for users with different dominant hands is suboptimal

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvewriting experienceVSAvoiddisplay positioning mechanism
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The display position is made dynamically adjustable based on the user's dominant hand detection. The system automatically positions the display optimally for right-handed or left-handed users, transforming a static positioning system into one that adapts to individual writing preferences, thereby improving writing experience without requiring complex manual repositioning mechanisms

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The system automatically detects the user's dominant hand and self-adjusts the display position accordingly. This eliminates the need for users to manually adjust display positioning, improving writing experience while keeping the positioning mechanism simple through automated control

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

3Productivity

If manual adjustment is used, then the device complexity is low, but the time required to optimize display for each user is excessive

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedisplay optimization speedVSAvoiddetection and control system
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces manual mechanical adjustment with an automated detection and control system. The detector automatically identifies user orientation and dominant hand, and the display controller automatically positions and orients the display, substituting manual operation with an automated electromechanical system that significantly reduces optimization time while maintaining reasonable device complexity

Inventive Principle:
Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

Solution Approach 2:

The system performs automatic detection and adjustment without requiring user intervention. The detector and display controller work together to self-optimize the display configuration based on detected user characteristics, eliminating the time-consuming manual adjustment process while keeping the overall system complexity manageable through integrated automation

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Data Source

PatentUS10176556B2Display control apparatus, display control method, and non-transitory computer readable medium
Publication Date: 2019.01.08 FUJIFILM BUSINESS INNOVATION CORP
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AI summary

A display control apparatus includes an acquisition unit that acquires a document to be displayed on a display, a detector that detects at least one user present in a surrounding area of the display, and a display controller that controls a display angle of the document based on an orientation of the user with respect to the document displayed on the display.