Multi-layer transparent display driving for 3D content prioritization

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Solution Overview

Problem

Standard non-transparent displays present information in a planar fashion, which may not effectively alert the viewer, particularly in applications like vehicle dashboards where a more engaging and attention-catching interface is needed for safe operation.

Innovation Solution

A system and method for driving a multi-layer transparent display, comprising an input module, a display module, and a layer driver that allows individual control of each layer to selectively present content on the first or second transparent display layer, creating a 3D effect and prioritizing critical information for enhanced user experience and attention capture.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If a standard non-transparent display is used to present information, then the display structure is simple, but the display effectiveness and viewer attention are reduced

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedisplay effectivenessVSAvoiddisplay structure
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The display is divided into multiple transparent layers, each capable of displaying different content independently. This segmentation allows critical information to be placed on specific layers for enhanced visibility while maintaining overall system functionality through individual layer control.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The patent transitions from a traditional single-plane display to a multi-layer three-dimensional display structure. This dimensional change enables information to be organized across different depth planes, improving display effectiveness by allowing selective presentation of critical information on specific layers.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #17Another dimension (Dimensionality change)

2Ease of operation

If multiple transparent display layers are provided to create 3D effect, then the viewer engagement and information prioritization are improved, but the device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveuser experienceVSAvoiddisplay structure
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The system dynamically controls which layer displays which content based on priority levels and operational conditions. This dynamic control allows the display to adapt to different situations, enhancing user experience by presenting critical information on the most appropriate layer while managing complexity through intelligent resource allocation.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

Different layers are assigned different functional qualities based on their intended purpose. Critical information layers are optimized for visibility and attention-grabbing characteristics, while other layers handle supplementary information. This local quality differentiation improves user experience without requiring all layers to be equally complex.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #3Local quality

Data Source

PatentUS9437131B2Driving a multi-layer transparent display
Publication Date: 2016.09.06 VISTEON GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES INC
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AI summary

A system and method for driving a multi-layer transparent display, the multi-transparent display including a first transparent display layer and a second transparent display layer is provided. The system includes an input module to receive a stimulus to present content via the multi-transparent display; a display module to determine whether the content is presented via the first transparent display layer or the second transparent display layer; and a layer driver to determine, in response to a condition, whether the content is displayed via the first transparent display layer or the second transparent display layer.