Multi-Surface Display Optics for Lower-Energy Smart Cockpits
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Solution Overview
Problem
The use of multiple displays in smart cockpits leads to reduced actual utilization and increased energy consumption due to limited field-of-view and energy inefficiency.
Innovation Solution
A display apparatus with multiple display surfaces and an optical path selection module that switches image beams between different optical paths, allowing a single display panel to present images on multiple surfaces, reducing energy consumption.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If multiple display panels are used to cover various functions in smart cockpit, then the display coverage and functional completeness are improved, but the energy consumption increases and the actual utilization rate decreases
Solution Approach 1:
A single display panel is designed to serve multiple functions by switching its optical path to different display surfaces. The display panel can present images to the driver, front passenger, and rear passengers sequentially or simultaneously through the optical path selection module, replacing the need for multiple separate display panels and reducing overall energy consumption.
Solution Approach 2:
The optical path selection module dynamically switches the transmission path of light from the display panel to different destinations based on real-time requirements. This dynamic switching allows the same display panel to adaptively serve different display surfaces (windshield, front window, rear window) according to the driver's needs, maintaining high versatility while reducing energy consumption.
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple display panels are installed in the cockpit, then the display functionality is enhanced, but the device complexity and cost increase
Solution Approach 1:
Multiple display functions that would traditionally require separate display panels are merged into a single display panel system. The optical path selection module enables one display panel to project images to multiple different surfaces (windshield, front window, rear window), consolidating hardware resources and reducing system complexity while maintaining comprehensive display functionality.
Solution Approach 2:
The single display panel is designed with universal capability to serve multiple display surfaces through optical path switching. This multi-functional design eliminates the need for separate dedicated display panels for different locations, thereby reducing the overall number of components and simplifying the display system architecture.
3Use of energy by moving object
If a single display panel switches between multiple optical paths, then the energy consumption is reduced, but the optical path selection complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
An optical path selection module acts as an intermediary between the single display panel and multiple display surfaces. This intermediary component manages the complexity of optical path switching by providing a dedicated mechanism (such as movable mirrors or prisms) that routes light to different destinations, thereby isolating the complexity from the display panel itself and enabling energy-efficient single-panel operation.
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
The solution effectively reduces energy consumption while meeting various display requirements by utilizing a single display panel to switch or display simultaneously on multiple surfaces.
Implementation Method 1
At least one reflective element is disposed on the second optical path
Data Source
AI summary
A display apparatus is adapted to display on at least one of a first display surface and a second display surface, and includes a display panel, an optical path selection module, and at least one reflective element. The display panel is provided with the first display surface, and is adapted to emit an image beam. The optical path selection module is disposed on a transmission path of the image beam. The image beam transmitted along a first optical path after passing through the optical path selection module is adapted to display a first image on the first display surface. The image beam transmitted along a second optical path after passing through the optical path selection module is adapted to display a second image on the second display surface. The first image is different from the second image. The at least one reflective element is disposed on the second optical path.