Auto-Adjusting Monitor Mount for Ergonomic Viewing Alignment
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Solution Overview
Problem
Viewing a monitor, such as a TV, can be uncomfortable and potentially harmful when it is not ergonomically positioned relative to the viewer, especially over extended periods.
Innovation Solution
A system that adjusts the monitor's angle and height based on the viewer's location and position using various sensors and controllers, including thermal imaging, passive infrared, weight sensors, millimeter waves, Wi-Fi tracking, and remote devices, to optimize the viewing experience.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If the monitor is fixed in a static position, then the device complexity is reduced, but the ergonomic comfort for extended viewing is deteriorated
Solution Approach 1:
The monitor position is changed from static to dynamic through the integration of motors that enable automatic adjustment of height and angle. The system continuously adapts the monitor position based on real-time detection of user location and posture, transforming a fixed device into a dynamically adjustable one that responds to user needs.
Solution Approach 2:
The system performs self-adjustment by automatically detecting user position through sensors (thermal, motion, weight, Wi-Fi) and controlling the monitor position without requiring manual intervention. The controller processes sensor data and activates motors to reposition the monitor, enabling the system to serve itself and the user simultaneously.
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple sensors and adjustment mechanisms are added to improve viewing comfort, then the ergonomic performance is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
Multiple sensor types (thermal imaging, motion detection, weight sensing, Wi-Fi tracking) are integrated into a unified system that performs the single function of detecting user position. The controller synthesizes data from all sensors to determine optimal monitor positioning, allowing each component to contribute to a common goal rather than operating as separate functions.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent combines multiple adjustment functions (height adjustment via first motor, angle adjustment via second motor) into a single integrated system controlled by one controller. The rotatable bracket and adjustable height pole are merged into one structural assembly that can be positioned automatically based on user detection.
3Ease of operation
If the monitor automatically adjusts position based on user detection, then the viewing comfort is improved, but the energy consumption increases
Solution Approach 1:
Instead of continuous operation, the system uses periodic sensing and adjustment cycles. Sensors detect user presence and position at intervals, and motors activate only when adjustment is needed based on changes in user position or posture. This reduces energy consumption compared to continuous monitoring and constant positioning.
Solution Approach 2:
The system replaces manual mechanical adjustment with automated electronic control. Sensors and controllers substitute for manual operation, enabling the monitor to adjust itself without requiring user physical interaction. This automation reduces the energy expenditure of the user while the system consumes minimal energy through intelligent sensing and on-demand adjustment.
Data Source
AI summary
A device receives a first signal where the first signal includes information about a location or a position of a user. The device determines the location or the position of the user based on the information. The device may determine at least one of an adjusted height value or an adjusted angle value of a display based on the location or the position of the user. The device sends to a control motor a second signal, the second signal including the adjusted angle value or the adjusted height value. Responsive to receiving the second signal, a control motor performs at least one of: adjust a rotatable bracket based on the adjusted angle value, or adjust an adjustable height pole based on the adjusted height value. The controller device may determine the location or the position of the user based on the user profile.