Pixel Positioning for Personalized Multi-Viewer Display
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Solution Overview
Problem
In scenarios where multiple viewers are present in front of a single display device, there is often no consensus on the content being displayed, leading to dissatisfaction among viewers, as existing technologies do not effectively allow for personalized or private viewing experiences.
Innovation Solution
The method involves positioning sets of pixels on a user device to create distinct viewing areas for different content items, ensuring that each content item is only viewable from its designated viewing location, and using motors to adjust the angles of pixel columns or rows to provide personalized and three-dimensional viewing experiences.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If multiple viewers use a single display device, then device utilization is improved, but viewer satisfaction deteriorates due to lack of content consensus
Solution Approach 1:
The display device is segmented into multiple independent pixel sets, where each pixel set can display different content simultaneously. This segmentation allows multiple viewers to have personalized viewing experiences on a single device, resolving the conflict between device utilization and viewer satisfaction.
Solution Approach 2:
Different regions of the display device are assigned different viewing characteristics and content. Each pixel set is optimized for specific viewing angles and positions, ensuring that content displayed is tailored to the local viewer's position and preferences, thereby maintaining high satisfaction for all users.
2Adaptability or versatility
If pixel sets are positioned for different viewing locations, then personalized viewing is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The pixel sets are designed to be dynamically reconfigurable, allowing the display device to adapt to different viewing scenarios. Motors can adjust pixel set positions and orientations in real-time based on detected viewer locations, providing personalized viewing without requiring permanently complex hardware for every possible configuration.
Solution Approach 2:
The system includes sensors that automatically detect viewer positions and the processor automatically configures pixel sets accordingly. This self-service approach eliminates the need for manual setup or complex user interfaces, reducing operational complexity while maintaining high adaptability.
3Ease of operation
If pixel columns are angled to change viewing area, then viewing experience is improved, but manufacturing precision requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
Rather than requiring precise fixed angles during manufacturing, the pixel columns are designed with motorized adjustment capabilities. This allows the viewing angles to be dynamically optimized after manufacturing, reducing the stringency of manufacturing precision requirements while maintaining superior viewing experiences.
Data Source
AI summary
Disclosed are methods and systems for displaying content. In an aspect, a plurality of content items can be displayed on one user device according to user preference. An example method can comprise positioning a first set of pixels associated with a user device so that first content displayed via the first set of pixels can be viewable in a first viewing location. A second set of pixels associated with the user device can be positioned so that second content displayed via the second set of pixels can be viewable in a second viewing location. The second content can be different from the first content.