Folding Screen Wrinkle Detection via Vertical Optical Reflection

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional methods for measuring the wrinkle degree of flexible folding screens do not align with human visual perception, leading to inconsistent results when observing from the front.

Innovation Solution

A detection method using an optical element to irradiate detection rays vertically onto the screen, acquiring and analyzing the light source reflection image to obtain an evaluation index of the wrinkle degree, which matches visual perception by simulating the frontal observation scenario.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Measurement precision

If the height difference method is used to measure screen wrinkles, then the measurement is simple and objective, but the detection result does not match human visual perception

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvewrinkle detection accuracyVSAvoiddetection system complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent introduces a beam splitter as an intermediary optical component to redirect detection light vertically onto the screen surface. This allows the detection system to simulate human frontal observation without requiring direct access to the back of the screen, resolving the contradiction between measurement simplicity and visual perception accuracy

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent replaces the conventional mechanical height difference measurement method with an optical reflection-based detection system. By using light reflection angles and image analysis, the system achieves visual-perception-aligned wrinkle detection without complex mechanical measurement apparatus

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

2Ease of operation

If conventional measurement methods are used, then the detection process is straightforward, but the results do not align with frontal visual observation

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedetection operation simplicityVSAvoidvisual perception consistency
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent changes the detection dimension by observing light reflection from the screen surface at vertical incidence. This dimensional change in light propagation direction enables the system to capture wrinkle information that correlates with human frontal visual perception while maintaining operational simplicity

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

Solution Approach 2:

The patent changes the detection parameter from direct height measurement to light reflection angle analysis. By measuring how wrinkles affect reflected light patterns, the system achieves results that match visual perception while keeping the detection process straightforward

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

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 method provides a detection result that aligns with human visual perception, effectively addressing the inconsistency between conventional measurement methods and visual observation.

Implementation Method 1

reflecting a remaining portion of the detection rays to the folding screen

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectReflection: Reflection

Implementation Method 2

transmitting a portion of the detection rays with the beam splitter

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectRefraction: Refraction

Implementation Method 3

vertically reflecting the detection rays reflected to the folding screen back to the beam splitter using the surface to be measured of the folding screen

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectReflection: Reflection

Data Source

PatentUS12188879B2Detection method of wrinkle degree of screen and visual detection device
Publication Date: 2025.01.07 WUHAN CHINA STAR OPTOELECTRONICS SEMICONDUCTOR DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY CO LTD
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AI summary

The present application provides a detection method of a wrinkle degree of a screen and a visual detection device, the detection method includes: providing detection rays and irradiating the detection rays vertically onto a surface to be measured of a folding screen by an optical element; acquiring detection rays vertically reflected by the surface to be measured of the folding screen to obtain a corresponding light source reflection image; analyzing the light source reflection image to obtain an evaluation index of a wrinkle degree of the folding screen; and evaluating the wrinkle degree of the folding screen.