POV Display Rotation Control for Stable Speed-Phase Synchronization

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing rotatable display devices face challenges in accurately measuring and controlling the speed and phase of the rotating module, leading to instability in image synchronization and smooth image representation.

Innovation Solution

The implementation of a rotatable display device with a dual-sensor system, including a first sensor on the rotating frame and a second sensor on the fixed frame, along with a motor controller that uses PID control to maintain constant speed and phase, ensuring precise control of the motor's rotational speed and phase.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Device complexity

If a single sensor system is used to measure rotational speed and phase, then the device complexity is reduced, but the measurement precision and control accuracy deteriorate

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvesensor system complexityVSAvoidrotational speed and phase measurement accuracy
Core Design Contradiction:
Device complexityVSMeasurement precision

Solution Approach 1:

The sensor system is segmented into two independent sensors: a first sensor for measuring rotational speed and a second sensor for measuring phase. This segmentation allows each sensor to be optimized for its specific measurement function, improving overall measurement precision while maintaining manageable system complexity through modular design.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The measurement system transitions from a single-dimension approach to a two-dimension approach by adding both temporal and spatial dimensions. The first sensor measures speed over time, while the second sensor measures phase position in space, creating a comprehensive two-dimensional measurement framework that enhances control accuracy.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #17Another dimension (Dimensionality change)

2Stability of the object's composition

If the rotation period is not synchronized with the image output period, then the mechanical stress on the motor is reduced, but the stability of image synchronization deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveimage synchronization stabilityVSAvoidmechanical stress on motor
Core Design Contradiction:
Stability of the object's compositionVSForce

Solution Approach 1:

A feedback control mechanism is implemented where the measured rotational speed and phase are continuously monitored and compared against target values. The motor controller adjusts the motor operation in real-time based on this feedback, maintaining precise synchronization between rotation period and image output period while minimizing mechanical stress through smooth control adjustments.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

Solution Approach 2:

The system dynamically adjusts motor operation to maintain synchronization. Rather than using fixed mechanical constraints that would create stress, the motor speed and phase are dynamically controlled based on real-time measurements, allowing the system to adapt to varying conditions while maintaining stable image synchronization.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

3Ease of operation

If the motor speed and phase are not precisely controlled, then the ease of operation is improved, but the smoothness of image representation deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvemotor control simplicityVSAvoidimage smoothness
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSStability of the object's composition

Solution Approach 1:

The motor controller uses feedback from both sensors to automatically adjust motor speed and phase, eliminating the need for manual precision control. This feedback mechanism maintains smooth image representation by continuously correcting deviations, making the system easy to operate while ensuring high-quality image output.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

Solution Approach 2:

The control system is self-regulating, using its own measurement capabilities to automatically maintain optimal performance. The dual-sensor system and motor controller work together to self-correct speed and phase deviations, ensuring smooth image representation without requiring external intervention or complex manual control.

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

This solution allows for accurate sensing and control of the rotating module's speed and phase, enhancing image stability and smoothness by synchronizing the rotation period with the image output period, thereby improving the overall display performance.

Implementation Method 1

the first sensor may include a first light receiver for receiving light irradiated from a light emitter disposed on the fixed frame

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectLight detection: Photoelectric Effect

Implementation Method 2

the second sensor may include a third light receiver for receiving light reflected by the reflector

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectLight reflection: Reflection

Implementation Method 3

the second sensor may be a hall sensor for sensing a magnetic field of a magnetic body disposed in the rotating frame

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectMagnetic field sensing: Hall Effect

Implementation Method 4

a motor disposed on the fixed frame and rotationally driving the rotating frame

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElectromagnetic conversion: Electromagnetic Induction

Data Source

PatentUS12002411B2POV display device and control method therefor
Publication Date: 2024.06.04 LG ELECTRONICS INC
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AI summary

The present invention relates to a rotary type display device comprising a fixed module and a rotation module, wherein the rotation module comprises: a rotating body frame; a light source module; a first sensor for sensing a rotational speed and a phase of the rotation module; and an image output control unit for controlling an image output using the light source module, by using a first sensing value obtained through the first sensor, and the fixed module comprises: a fixed body frame; a motor for rotating the rotating body frame; a second sensor for sensing the rotational speed and the phase of the rotation module; and a motor control unit for controlling at least one of the rotational speed and phase of the motor by using a second sensing value obtained through the second sensor.