Light Field Display Modules for Holographic Sporting Events
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Solution Overview
Problem
Traditional methods for presenting sporting events, such as recordings on two-dimensional screens, fail to replicate the atmosphere and excitement of live events, limiting viewer experience due to sold-out events, inconvenient timing, or distance from the event location.
Innovation Solution
A light field display system that creates a holographic representation of sporting events, allowing viewers to perceive the event as if they were present in a live arena, using LF display modules that form a seamless surface, incorporating tracking and viewer profiling systems, and providing interactive haptic experiences through ultrasonic speakers.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If two-dimensional screens are used to present sporting events, then the device complexity is low, but the viewing experience and immersion are insufficient
Solution Approach 1:
The patent transitions from two-dimensional screen displays to three-dimensional holographic projections, adding a spatial dimension to the viewing experience. Multiple light field display modules are arranged to create volumetric holographic content that provides depth perception and immersive viewing, fundamentally changing the dimensional characteristics of the display system.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent combines multiple light field display modules into a unified system that projects coordinated holographic content. The modules work together as an integrated display system, merging their individual capabilities to create a comprehensive immersive viewing experience that exceeds the sum of individual module performances.
2Area of stationary object
If light field display modules are tiled together to form a seamless surface, then the effective display area increases, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent divides the large display surface into multiple discrete light field display modules that can be independently manufactured, tested, and positioned. Each module functions as a separate unit with standardized interfaces, allowing the system to achieve large effective display areas through modular assembly rather than requiring a single complex monolithic display structure.
Solution Approach 2:
The light field display modules are designed with universal characteristics that enable them to perform multiple functions: each module can independently project holographic content, contribute to the seamless display surface, and integrate with the tracking and synchronization systems. This multi-functionality reduces the need for specialized components and simplifies system integration.
3Adaptability or versatility
If tracking and viewer profiling systems are added to enable interaction, then the adaptability improves, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements tracking systems that continuously monitor viewer position, orientation, and interactions with the holographic content. This feedback information is processed to dynamically adjust the holographic projections, creating adaptive viewing experiences that respond to viewer behavior. The feedback loop enables real-time customization of content presentation based on viewer characteristics and interactions.
Solution Approach 2:
The viewer profiling system collects and analyzes viewer characteristics in advance to preconfigure personalized viewing experiences. By performing preliminary actions such as capturing viewer biometric data, preferences, and behavioral patterns before the sporting event presentation, the system can quickly adapt content delivery without requiring complex real-time processing during the actual viewing experience.
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 immersive viewing experiences by recreating the atmosphere of live sporting events, allowing viewers to interact with holographic content and feel as if they are part of the event, regardless of location, through seamless and interactive holographic projections.
Implementation Method 1
The plurality of ultrasonic speakers are configured to generate a haptic surface that coincides with at least a portion of the holographic content
Data Source
AI summary
A light field (LF) display system for displaying holographic content (e.g., a holographic sporting event or holographic content to augment a holographic sporting event) to viewers in an arena. The LF display system in the arena includes LF display modules tiled together to form an array of LF modules. The array of LF modules create a holographic object volume for displaying the holographic content in the arena. The array of LF modules displays the holographic content to viewers in the viewing volumes. The LF display system can be included in a LF sporting event network. The LF sporting event network allows holographic content to be created at one location and presented at another location. The LF sporting event network includes a network system to manage the digital rights of the holographic sporting event content.