Head Mounted Display Function Control via Location Detection

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing head-mounted display devices lack efficient functionality control, detection accuracy, and prevention of illegal use such as voyeurism, while also seeking to reduce device size, cost, and improve user convenience and energy efficiency.

Innovation Solution

A head-mounted display device equipped with an image display unit, movement detection unit, and processing control unit that adjusts functions based on detected locations, using markers, captured images, or external signals to enhance or suppress features like information display and imaging functions, thereby preventing unauthorized use and improving user experience.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If multiple functions are mounted on the head mounted display device to enhance user convenience, then the functionality and adaptability are improved, but the device complexity and energy consumption increase

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

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements dynamic function control where the control unit activates or deactivates specific functions based on detected location. The system transitions from a static configuration where all functions are always available to a dynamic configuration where functions are adaptively enabled/disabled based on environmental context, thereby managing complexity while maintaining versatility.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The system performs preliminary detection of the user's location using markers or external signals before activating appropriate functions. By detecting location in advance and pre-determining which functions should be active, the system avoids the complexity of real-time decision-making and ensures that only necessary functions are operational at any given time.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

2Adaptability or versatility

If all functions are allowed to operate at all times to maximize adaptability, then the versatility is improved, but the energy consumption increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvefunction availabilityVSAvoidenergy consumption
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSUse of energy by moving object

Solution Approach 1:

The control unit periodically monitors the user's location and adjusts function activation accordingly. Instead of continuously operating all functions, the system uses periodic location checks to determine when specific functions should be active, creating a rhythm of activation and deactivation that reduces overall energy consumption while maintaining adaptability when needed.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #19Periodic action

Solution Approach 2:

The patent applies local quality by enabling specific functions only in specific locations rather than uniformly across all environments. For example, imaging functions may be enabled only in locations where they are appropriate, while being disabled in locations where they would be inappropriate or unnecessary, thereby optimizing energy usage based on spatial context.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #3Local quality

3Adaptability or versatility

If imaging functions are always available to enhance functionality, then the versatility is improved, but the risk of illegal use such as voyeurism increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveimaging function availabilityVSAvoidillegal use risk
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSObject-affected harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The system takes preliminary anti-action by detecting the user's location before allowing imaging function activation. By checking the location in advance and comparing it against predefined appropriate locations, the system prevents imaging functions from being activated in inappropriate locations, thereby countening potential illegal use before it can occur.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #9Preliminary anti-action

Solution Approach 2:

The control unit acts as an intermediary between the imaging function and the user, mediating access based on location information. Rather than allowing direct access to imaging functions, the system intercepts activation requests and grants or denies access based on whether the current location is appropriate, thereby preventing misuse while maintaining legitimate functionality.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

4Adaptability or versatility

If manual switching of function settings is required to adapt to different locations, then the adaptability is improved, but the ease of operation decreases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvefunction adaptabilityVSAvoidoperation convenience
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The system implements self-service by automatically detecting the user's location and autonomously determining which functions should be active, eliminating the need for manual user intervention. The device serves itself by making intelligent decisions about function activation based on environmental context, thereby maintaining high adaptability while maximizing ease of operation.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The control unit continuously receives feedback about the user's location through marker detection or external signals and automatically adjusts function activation in response. This closed-loop feedback mechanism ensures that the system remains adaptive to changing environments without requiring manual reconfiguration, as the location information automatically triggers appropriate function changes.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

Data Source

PatentUS9767617B2Head mounted display device, control method thereof, and computer program
Publication Date: 2017.09.19 SEIKO EPSON CORP
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AI summary

A transmission type head mounted display device includes an image display unit configured to display an image and causes a user wearing the head mounted display device to visually recognize the image, and to transmit an outside scene; a movement detection unit configured to detect that the head mounted display device moves to a specific place; and a processing control unit configured to change at least a part of predetermined functions mounted on the head mounted display device.