Multi-Display System Proximity Alert and Context Adaptation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional single-display client devices are inadequate for effective communication and information sharing in situations where proximity is challenging, such as language barriers or health restrictions, and lack a method to communicate physical distancing desires effectively.
Innovation Solution
A multi-display system that adapts content output based on device context, including location, language, and proximity, allowing for separate and relevant information to be displayed on multiple surfaces of a client device, and outputs alerts if others are within a threshold distance.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a single-display device is used for communication, then the device structure is simple, but effective communication and information sharing become inadequate when proximity is challenging
Solution Approach 1:
The patent divides the display system into multiple independent display surfaces (first display surface and second display surface), allowing different information to be presented simultaneously to different users. This segmentation enables effective communication in proximity-challenging scenarios while maintaining relatively simple device structure through modular display architecture.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent transitions from a single two-dimensional display surface to multiple display surfaces that can be positioned at different spatial orientations (e.g., front surface and back surface of the device). This dimensional expansion allows information to be distributed across different physical spaces, enabling communication without requiring users to be in close proximity.
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple display surfaces are used to enable communication without close proximity, then communication effectiveness is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a context determination mechanism that enables the multi-display system to automatically adapt to different communication scenarios (e.g., language barrier scenarios, health restriction scenarios). The same hardware infrastructure supports multiple communication functions through software-based context recognition and adaptation, reducing the need for additional specialized components.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent employs dynamic content determination that adjusts what information is displayed on each surface based on real-time context (language barriers, health restrictions, user preferences). This dynamic adaptation allows the system to maintain communication effectiveness across varying scenarios without requiring physical reconfiguration of the display hardware.
3Loss of information
If translation and context-based content display are implemented, then language barriers and information relevance are addressed, but processing complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements automatic context detection and content adaptation mechanisms that operate autonomously without requiring manual user configuration. The system automatically detects context (language barriers, health restrictions), determines appropriate content for each display surface, and applies translations or filters as needed. This self-service approach reduces the complexity burden on users while maintaining high information relevance.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent employs context determination based on detecting information about the environment and user needs, creating a feedback loop where the system continuously monitors context and adjusts content display accordingly. This feedback mechanism ensures information relevance is maintained dynamically without requiring complex manual intervention.
4Reliability
If proximity monitoring and alerts are implemented, then user safety and distancing needs are communicated, but system complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent uses the display surfaces as intermediary communication channels to convey proximity alerts and safety information to users. Rather than requiring complex direct monitoring and intervention systems, the display surfaces serve as mediators that present context-based alerts (e.g., language-specific warnings, health-related distancing notifications), simplifying the overall monitoring system architecture.
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AI summary
Techniques for context-based display of content and alert based on distance on a multi-display system are described. For instance, the described techniques can be implemented to determine a device context based on one or more of a first instance of media content displayed on a first display device positioned at a first surface of a client device or an environment in which the client device is positioned. Based on the device context, the described techniques enable output of a second instance of media content via a second display device positioned at a second surface of the client device.