Mobile Projector Autonomous Repositioning and Obstacle Avoidance

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing projector systems are inconvenient to reposition and require costly replacements when application scenarios change, leading to increased installation workload and costs.

Innovation Solution

A method and device for controlling a projection device that includes receiving projection instructions, creating a predetermined map of the environment, moving to a destination position, and adjusting height and angle to accurately project images, while detecting and bypassing obstacles, enabling efficient repositioning and adaptation to different scenarios.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If the projector is installed at different positions for different application scenarios, then the projector can be used in various settings, but it is inconvenient to mount and dismount and increases installation workload

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveapplication scenario adaptabilityVSAvoidinstallation convenience
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies the dynamics principle by transforming the projector from a static fixed installation to a mobile robotic platform that can autonomously navigate and reposition itself. The projector is mounted on a mobile carrier with motors and sensors, enabling it to dynamically move between different locations and adapt to various application scenarios without manual installation and disassembly.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

2Adaptability or versatility

If the projector is displaced and reinstalled for different positions, then different application scenarios can be supported, but the installation workload and time increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvescenario flexibilityVSAvoidinstallation time
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements the self-service principle by equipping the projector with autonomous navigation capabilities including sensors, processors, and control systems. The projector can independently detect its environment, plan movement paths, avoid obstacles, and reposition itself to target locations without human intervention, thereby eliminating the time-consuming manual installation and disassembly process while maintaining scenario flexibility.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

3Adaptability or versatility

If a new projector is purchased for different application scenarios, then the projector can be used in various settings, but the cost and installation workload increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvescenario compatibilityVSAvoidprojector quantity
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSQuantity of substance

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies the universality principle by designing a single projector system with mobile capabilities that can serve multiple application scenarios. The projector is equipped with sensors, processors, and navigation systems that enable it to adapt to different environments and projection requirements, replacing the need for multiple dedicated projectors and reducing both cost and installation workload.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Data Source

PatentUS10511817B2Projection device, and method and device for controlling the same
Publication Date: 2019.12.17 BOE TECHNOLOGY GROUP CO LTD
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AI summary

A method for controlling a projection device is disclosed, including steps of: receiving a projection instruction, and extracting projection information contained in the projection instruction, the projection information including destination position information and target projection position information; moving the projection device to a destination position in accordance with the destination position information and a predetermined map; and adjusting a projection height and/or a projection angle in accordance with the target projection position information, so as to adjust a projection position of the projection device to a target projection position.