Integrated Computing and Imaging System with Foldable Screen

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current computing and imaging systems are typically separate entities, resulting in bulky and non-portable combined systems that lack the ability to dynamically adjust screen sizes, with redundant functional modules and complex cable connections.

Innovation Solution

An integrated system with a light valve for image generation, a central computing unit, and an image data control unit, enclosed within a single enclosure, featuring a foldable or adjustable inlay screen and optimized connections for reduced bulk and enhanced portability.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If computing and imaging systems are combined as separate products, then both computing and imaging functionalities are available, but the system becomes bulky and non-portable

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvecomputing and imaging functionalitiesVSAvoidsystem portability

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSWeight of moving object

Solution Approach 1:

The patent combines computing and imaging systems into a single integrated unit by enclosing both the central processing unit and light valve within a common enclosure, eliminating the need for separate products and reducing overall system bulk

Inventive Principle:

Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The integrated system performs multiple functions including computing operations, image generation, and display control within a single device, allowing the system to adapt to various applications without requiring additional equipment

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

2Adaptability or versatility

If computing and imaging systems are combined with all functional modules, then complete functionality is achieved, but redundant modules increase system complexity and bulk

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvecomplete functionalityVSAvoidredundant functional modules

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent eliminates redundant functional modules by merging computing and imaging functions into a single integrated system, where shared components such as power supplies, interfaces, and bus structures are commoned between the CPU and light valve subsystems

Inventive Principle:

Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The invention extracts only the essential functional modules needed for integrated operation, removing duplicate components that would otherwise exist in separate computing and imaging systems

Inventive Principle:

Principle #2Taking out (Extraction)

3Device complexity

If fixed screen size is used in integrated system, then system structure is simplified, but dynamic screen size adjustment capability is lost

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvesystem structureVSAvoiddynamic screen size adjustment

Core Design Contradiction:

Device complexityVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The patent incorporates a foldable or adjustable inlay screen that can dynamically change its display area by folding or unfolding, allowing the system to adapt screen size to different application needs while maintaining a compact form factor when folded

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

Data Source

PatentUS8674933B2Integrated system with computing and imaging capabilities

Publication Date: 2014.03.18 TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INC

AI summary

An integrated system comprising both imaging and computing capabilities comprises a light valve and a CPU, as well as other functional members for performing computing and imaging.