Non-Protruding Light Receiving Unit for Seamless Multi-Display Gaps
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional display apparatuses with protruding infrared light receiving units create gaps when used in multi-display configurations, leading to split images on large screens.
Innovation Solution
A display apparatus design featuring a non-protruding light receiving unit and a demountable light guide unit mounted on the side surface, allowing for minimal gap formation between neighboring displays by guiding infrared light without increasing the frame width.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If the infrared light receiving unit is incorporated into a protruding portion from the lower hem of the frame, then the light receiving unit can effectively receive infrared signals, but a gap is formed between neighboring display apparatuses in multi-display configurations
Solution Approach 1:
The infrared light receiving unit is relocated from a protruding position on the front lower hem to the rear side surface of the display apparatus. This dimensional relocation allows the light receiving unit to be positioned away from the front frame edge, eliminating the protruding portion that caused gaps in multi-display configurations while maintaining infrared signal reception capability through the light guide unit.
Solution Approach 2:
A light guide unit is introduced as an intermediary component between the infrared light source and the light receiving unit. The light guide unit transmits infrared signals from the front surface of the display apparatus to the light receiving unit positioned on the rear side surface, enabling the light receiving unit to be relocated without compromising its ability to receive infrared signals.
2Shape
If the light receiving unit is disposed inside the frame without protruding, then gaps between display apparatuses are minimized, but the infrared light receiving unit becomes difficult to access and position
Solution Approach 1:
The light guide unit serves as a mediator that simplifies the installation process. By positioning the light receiving unit on the rear side surface and using the light guide unit to transmit infrared signals from the front, the installation becomes more accessible and easier to position correctly compared to embedding the light receiving unit deep inside the frame structure.
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
Enables the creation of high-quality, seamless large screen images by minimizing gaps between display units and maintaining infrared light sensitivity and operability.
Implementation Method 1
a light guide unit configured to guide the infrared light to the light receiving unit
Data Source
AI summary
A light receiving unit is disposed so as not to protrude from a lower side surface of a display apparatus. The light receiving unit receives infrared light. A light guide unit guides the infrared light to the light receiving unit. The light guide unit is mounted on the lower side surface of the display apparatus in a demountable manner.