Prism Sheet Member for Multivision Display Boundary Gaps

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Solution Overview

Problem

Multivision display apparatuses with multiple panels face issues of visible non-display lines at boundary gaps due to prism or lens attachments, which are difficult to implement and cause image distortion.

Innovation Solution

A prism sheet member with insertion and extension portions is designed to be easily inserted into boundary gaps between display panels, covering non-display portions while maintaining image continuity by refracting light and minimizing visibility of non-display lines.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Object-affected harmful factors

If prisms or lenses are attached to boundary regions between display panels, then visibility of non-display lines is reduced, but the attachment work becomes difficult and image distortion occurs

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvevisibility of non-display linesVSAvoidattachment work difficulty
Core Design Contradiction:
Object-affected harmful factorsVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The boundary gap covering structure is divided into multiple segments: a first extension portion that covers the non-display portion, a second extension portion that extends toward the display portion, and an insertion portion that fits into the boundary gap. This segmentation allows each part to perform its specific function independently, making installation easier while effectively covering the non-display lines.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

A separate boundary gap covering structure is introduced as an intermediary element between adjacent display panels. This mediator structure specifically targets the boundary region problem without modifying the display panels themselves, enabling easy installation while effectively hiding non-display lines.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

2Object-affected harmful factors

If prisms or lenses are attached to boundary regions between display panels, then visibility of non-display lines is reduced, but image distortion occurs

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvevisibility of non-display linesVSAvoidimage distortion
Core Design Contradiction:
Object-affected harmful factorsVSManufacturing precision

Solution Approach 1:

A separate boundary gap covering structure is introduced as an intermediary element between adjacent display panels. This mediator structure specifically targets the boundary region problem without modifying the display panels themselves, enabling easy installation while effectively hiding non-display lines.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Solution Approach 2:

The boundary gap covering structure is designed with different portions having different functions: the first extension portion covers the non-display portion, the second extension portion extends toward the display portion, and the insertion portion fits into the boundary gap. This local differentiation allows effective coverage without interfering with the display quality.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #3Local quality

3Object-affected harmful factors

If a prism sheet member covers the non-display portion, then non-display lines are hidden, but the structure becomes more complex

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvevisibility of non-display linesVSAvoidstructure complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Object-affected harmful factorsVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The boundary gap covering structure is divided into multiple segments: a first extension portion that covers the non-display portion, a second extension portion that extends toward the display portion, and an insertion portion that fits into the boundary gap. This segmentation allows each part to perform its specific function independently, making installation easier while effectively covering the non-display lines.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The single boundary gap covering structure performs multiple functions: it covers the non-display portion, extends toward the display portion for additional coverage, and includes an insertion portion for easy installation into the boundary gap. This multi-functionality reduces the need for multiple separate components.

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

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 hides non-display lines, improving image quality and ease of installation without causing distortion, applicable to both flat and curved display panels.

Implementation Method 1

a prism sheet member which can implement a large-scale screen by using a plurality of display panels... covering non-display portions while maintaining image continuity by refracting light

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectLight refraction: Refraction

Data Source

PatentUS9395472B2Prism sheet member and multivision display apparatus having the same
Publication Date: 2016.07.19 SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO LTD
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  • US9395472B2 patent drawing
  • US9395472B2 patent drawing

AI summary

A prism sheet member and a multivision display apparatus having the same are provided. The prism sheet member includes an insertion portion configured to be inserted into a boundary gap between two display panels; and a first extension portion configured to extend from the insertion portion to cover a part of the non-display portion of the corresponding display panel of the two display panels.