PDLC Selective Revealing Garment Voltage Control

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing exhibitionism practices, both in real and virtual spaces, face challenges in quickly returning to a clothed state during emergencies and lack a convenient method for controlled exposure, especially in online video chat contexts where models need to manually undress and viewers want to control the level of exposure.

Innovation Solution

A selectively revealing garment utilizing polymer-dispersed liquid crystal (PDLC) film that changes transparency based on voltage, controlled by a processor and wireless communication, allowing for controlled exposure and quick changes between opaque and transparent states, enabling remote control via a terminal device or viewer input.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If a participant manually removes clothing to achieve exposure in outdoor exposure activities, then exposure can be achieved, but it becomes difficult to return to a clothed state quickly in emergency situations

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveease of returning to clothed stateVSAvoidtime to return to clothed state
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces the mechanical action of manually removing and putting back clothing with an electrical control system. The PDLC film responds to voltage changes, automatically transitioning between transparent and opaque states without requiring physical manipulation of the garment itself.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent changes the physical state of the PDLC film by applying or removing voltage. This parameter change (voltage on/off) directly controls the transparency of the film, enabling rapid transition between exposed and covered states without mechanical intervention.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

2Ease of operation

If a model manually undresses to satisfy reward conditions in online video chat, then exposure can be achieved, but there is no convenient method for controlled exposure and viewers cannot directly control the level of exposure

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveease of controlling exposure levelVSAvoidcomplexity of exposure control system
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces the mechanical process of undressing with an electrical control system. Viewers can control the transparency of the PDLC film through voltage signals transmitted wirelessly, eliminating the need for physical garment manipulation.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent introduces a wireless communication system as an intermediary between the viewer and the garment. This intermediary transmits control signals from the viewer's device to the PDLC film, enabling remote control of exposure without direct physical interaction.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

3Adaptability or versatility

If PDLC film is used to enable selective transparency, then controlled exposure can be achieved, but the system requires voltage application and wireless communication components

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveversatility of exposure controlVSAvoidcomplexity of control system
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent makes the PDLC film serve multiple functions: it acts as both the exposing element and the control interface. The same film that provides transparency when voltage is applied also serves as the garment material, eliminating the need for separate control mechanisms.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Solution Approach 2:

The PDLC film is self-controlling in that it responds automatically to voltage changes without requiring external mechanical manipulation. The film itself performs the exposure function when electrically stimulated, reducing the need for additional complex control systems.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

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 secure and convenient controlled exposure in exhibitionist activities, allowing for emergency stop functions and interactive control, enhancing the experience for both participants and viewers in real and virtual settings.

Implementation Method 1

A selectively revealing garment utilizing polymer-dispersed liquid crystal (PDLC) film that changes transparency based on voltage

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectPolymer-dispersed liquid crystal (PDLC) film voltage-responsive transparency change: Liquid Crystals

Data Source

PatentUS20240315918A1System and method for controlling selective revealing object
Publication Date: 2024.09.26 HYTTO PTE LTD
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AI summary

A system renders display of a second interface on second terminal device, the second interface comprises interactive data as being a selective revealing object which covers at least a portion of a body of a first user. The second user can control transparency of the selective revealing object or make it disappear base on target data provided by the second terminal device.