Electronic Device Optical Adjuster for Sensor-Window Consistency
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Solution Overview
Problem
Visual perception differences between areas with and without optical sensors in electronic devices affect their appearance, particularly when optical sensors are integrated under display screens, leading to display and imaging disparities.
Innovation Solution
The electronic device incorporates an adjuster to reduce relative visual perception differences by using materials with varying transmittance and reflection properties to ensure consistent appearance across regions, including an optical sensor and surrounding areas, and employs optical components to enhance imaging quality.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If an optical sensor is integrated into an electronic device, then imaging function is achieved, but visual perception differences occur between window area and other areas
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies local quality by implementing different optical properties in different regions of the display. Specifically, the window area (first region) and non-window area (second region) are designed with different light transmittance characteristics to match their functional requirements while maintaining visual consistency. The adjuster component modifies local optical properties to compensate for the visual discrepancy caused by the optical sensor integration.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent changes optical parameters (transmittance, reflection) of different regions to resolve the visual perception difference. By adjusting the light transmittance of the window area or the light reflection of the non-window area, the display maintains visual consistency across regions while preserving the imaging function of the optical sensor.
2Adaptability or versatility
If a window is formed for light to pass through, then optical sensor imaging is enabled, but appearance consistency is compromised
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces an adjuster as an intermediary component between the window area and the non-window area. This adjuster modifies the optical characteristics (transmittance or reflection) to bridge the visual gap created by the window structure, enabling both light transmission for imaging and visual uniformity for appearance.
3Shape
If visual perception differences are reduced, then appearance consistency is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The adjuster component serves multiple functions: it adjusts optical parameters to reduce visual perception differences, maintains appearance consistency across regions, and preserves the imaging function of the optical sensor. By making this single component multi-functional, the patent avoids adding excessive complexity while achieving the desired visual uniformity.
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 minimizes visual perception differences and enhances imaging quality while maintaining a consistent appearance, simplifying manufacturing and increasing production yield.
Implementation Method 1
an adjuster configured to reduce relative visual perception differences between the first region and the second region of the electronic device
Implementation Method 2
an adjuster configured to reduce relative visual perception differences between the first region and the second region of the electronic device
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AI summary
An electronic device includes an optical sensor, an adjuster including a material for reducing reflection of visible light, and a processor. An image formed by the optical sensor includes a first partial image corresponding to the plurality of adjustment structures and a second partial image corresponding to the gaps. The processor is configured to perform a visible light information compensation process on the first partial image based on the second partial image.