Eyeball Projection Decoration Using Multi-Directional Light

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing eye-like decorative lights have complex structures and limited functions, failing to meet new requirements for simplicity and diversity in visual effects.

Innovation Solution

A decoration system with a light source capable of emitting light in multiple directions, a transmission member with an eyeball pattern, and a projection member, along with an electronic control element for varied light modes and sound effects, creating a dynamic eyeball movement effect.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If a covering shape is changed to create different eye forms and blinking effects, then the visual effects are enhanced, but the structure becomes complicated and functions remain simple

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvevisual effectsVSAvoidstructure
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent uses a transmission member with an eyeball pattern that is projected onto a projection member, creating a visual copy of an eye without requiring complex mechanical structures. The light source illuminates the transmission member, and the pattern is projected to simulate eye movement and blinking effects, achieving visual complexity with structural simplicity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #26Copying

Solution Approach 2:

The patent replaces mechanical eye movement mechanisms with an optical system. Instead of physically moving parts to create blinking and eye movement effects, the invention uses light projection through a transmission member with an eyeball pattern, substituting mechanical complexity with optical simplicity while achieving the same visual effects.

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

2Adaptability or versatility

If multiple light sources and transmission members are used to create diverse visual effects, then the functions are enhanced, but the structure becomes more complex

Engineering Contradiction:
ImprovefunctionsVSAvoidstructure
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent creates a multi-functional decoration system where a single integrated structure可以实现 multiple visual effects. The light source, transmission member with eyeball pattern, and projection member work together as a universal system that can produce various eye movement patterns, blinking effects, and visual variations without requiring separate dedicated components for each function.

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

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

The solution provides a simple structure with diverse functions, producing a visually engaging moving eyeball effect suitable for Halloween and other applications, enhancing the dynamic visual experience.

Implementation Method 1

a light source configured to be capable of emitting light in at least two directions; a transmission member having an eyeball pattern; wherein the light emitted by the light source in at least two directions passes through the transmission member, and projects the eyeball pattern onto at least two positions on the projection member

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectLight: Light

Data Source

PatentUS11168868B2Decoration
Publication Date: 2021.11.09 JOYIN INC
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AI summary

A decoration is disclosed, which includes: a light source emitting light in at least two directions; a transmission member having an eyeball pattern; and a projection member; the light emitted by the light source in at least two directions passes through the transmission member, and projects the eyeball pattern onto at least two positions on the projection member. Another disclosed decoration includes: two sets of light sources, each set of light sources emitting light in at least two directions; two transmission members, each transmission member having an eyeball pattern; and two projection members; the light emitted by each set of the light sources in at least two directions passes through the transmission member, and projects the eyeball pattern onto at least two positions on the projection member. The decoration has simple structure and diverse functions, and produces a visual effect of moving eyeballs by means of projection for decoration applications.