3D Luminous Pixel Arrays Using Flying Vehicles

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional 3D display devices often require viewers to wear specialized eyeglasses and have limited viewing angles, as they rely on 2D images projected onto rotating surfaces to create a 3D illusion, which restricts the versatility and accessibility of 3D visual experiences.

Innovation Solution

The development of 3D luminous pixel arrays comprising flying vehicles that can move in 2D and 3D space, controlled by a micro-processing system, which can change color and intensity to create dynamic 2D and 3D images and shapes, allowing for viewing from all directions without the need for specialized eyewear.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If conventional 3D display devices use 2D images projected onto rotating surfaces to create 3D illusion, then the 3D visual effect can be achieved, but viewers must wear specialized eyeglasses and viewing angles are limited

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveviewing angleVSAvoidspecialized eyewear requirement
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent transitions from 2D projected images to 3D luminous pixels that physically exist in three-dimensional space. Each luminous pixel can be positioned at different depths, creating a true 3D display that eliminates the need for specialized eyewear and provides omnidirectional viewing angles.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #17Another dimension (Dimensionality change)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent replaces the mechanical projection system (2D images on rotating surfaces) with a system of independently controllable luminous pixels that emit light directly in 3D space. This substitution eliminates the need for specialized eyewear and rotating display surfaces.

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

2Adaptability or versatility

If 3D luminous pixel arrays use flying vehicles to create dynamic 2D and 3D images in space, then viewing from all directions is enabled, but the system complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveviewing directionVSAvoidcontrol system complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The display system is divided into multiple independently controllable luminous pixels, each capable of moving and changing color individually. This segmentation allows each pixel to be controlled independently to create complex 2D and 3D images while enabling omnidirectional viewing.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The patent employs dynamic control of luminous pixels, allowing them to change position, color, and intensity in real-time. This dynamic capability enables the formation of various 2D and 3D images and shapes that can be viewed from all directions, though it increases control system complexity.

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 the creation of immersive, directionally independent 2D and 3D visual experiences by using flying luminous vehicles that can form various images and shapes in space, providing a more inclusive and engaging display solution.

Implementation Method 1

The first luminous flying vehicle may include at least one luminous element constructed and arranged to radiate the first color and intensity of light. The at least one luminous element may include an RGB light emitting diode.

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectLight emission from luminous elements: Light Emitting Diode

Implementation Method 2

The at least one luminous element may include one selected from the group consisting of: an electron stimulated device, an incandescent lamp device, an electroluminescent lamp device, a gas discharge lamp device, and a high-intensity discharge lamp device.

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElectroluminescence: Electroluminescence

Data Source

PatentUS9143769B23-D luminous pixel arrays, 3-D luminous pixel array control systems and methods of controlling 3-D luminous pixel arrays
Publication Date: 2015.09.22 RATTI
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AI summary

Luminous pixel array. Each pixel in the array is formed by a luminous flying vehicle. A plurality of luminous flying vehicles are controlled to move in three-dimensional space so as to crate two-dimensional and three-dimensional shapes that can move in space. In one embodiment images are formed.