Flexible LED Film Display Control for Repositionable Signage

Resolve Bottlenecks,
Find Innovative Solutions
Generate Solutions

Solution Overview

Problem

Existing signage products are rigid, require complex installation, and incur high operational costs due to the need for qualified personnel for layout changes, often installed in obtrusive locations like ceilings or walls.

Innovation Solution

A flexible and configurable LED film with a control interface that allows easy installation and repositioning, enabling dynamic display of information without the need for extensive knowledge or surface preparation, and can be controlled via a control device.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Stability of the object's composition

If a rigid and fixed pictogram signage product is used, then the installation structure is stable, but the adaptability to different application scenarios deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveinstallation structure stabilityVSAvoidadaptability to different application scenarios
Core Design Contradiction:
Stability of the object's compositionVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies the dynamics principle by implementing a reconfigurable LED panel system that can dynamically change its display layout and configuration. The LED panel is divided into multiple segments that can be independently controlled and repositioned, allowing the signage to adapt to different application scenarios while maintaining stable installation through standardized mounting interfaces.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

2Manufacturing precision

If a rigid signage product with fixed layout is used, then the manufacturing precision is high, but the ease of operation for layout changes deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvemanufacturing precision of fixed layoutVSAvoidease of layout changes
Core Design Contradiction:
Manufacturing precisionVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies segmentation by dividing the LED panel into multiple independently controllable segments or modules. Each segment can be individually configured and repositioned without affecting the entire signage structure. This modular approach maintains high manufacturing precision for each module while enabling easy operational reconfiguration through simple module repositioning or control software changes.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

3Stability of the object's composition

If traditional signage installation methods are used, then the structural stability is ensured, but the device complexity for installation and removal increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvestructural stabilityVSAvoidcomplexity of installation and removal
Core Design Contradiction:
Stability of the object's compositionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements a dynamic installation system using standardized, reusable mounting interfaces that allow the LED panel to be easily installed and removed while maintaining structural stability during operation. The mounting mechanism incorporates quick-connect features and standardized attachment points that simplify the installation process without compromising the structural integrity of the signage when installed.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

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

Enables efficient, cost-saving, and tool-less installation with adaptable display options, allowing easy repositioning and refurbishment, and supports transparent operation with adjustable luminance and contrast properties.

Implementation Method 1

a LED film (10) having a surface (12) with at least one area (14) or with a first area (14) and a second area (15)... a configurable LED panel (16), wherein the LED panel (16) is part of the first area (14)

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectLight Emitting Diode: Light Emitting Diode

Data Source

PatentUS20250259571A1Information Device for Controlling a Display of Information
Publication Date: 2025.08.14 ABB (SCHWEIZ) AG
  • US20250259571A1 patent drawing

AI summary

An information device for controlling a display of information includes a LED film having a surface with a first area and a second area, a configurable LED panel, wherein the LED panel is part of the first area; and a control interface, wherein the control interface is part of the second area of the LED film and is configured to receive a control command from a control device to adapt the display of information on the first area of the LED panel of the information device.