Projecting Mobile Messages onto Surfaces via Intermediary Computing Device
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Solution Overview
Problem
Users face difficulties in viewing and managing mobile messages on the small screens of conventional mobile devices and computing devices, as these devices are not designed for larger displays or surface projections, limiting user interaction and message formatting.
Innovation Solution
A system and method that enables communication between a mobile device and a computing device using low-powered RF or IR connections, allowing the computing device to project and broadcast mobile messages onto a surface, while also enabling message composition and transmission across telecommunications networks, using a projector and transceiver for formatting and display purposes.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Area of moving object
If mobile messages are viewed on conventional mobile device screens, then the device portability is maintained, but the viewing area and user interaction capability are limited
Solution Approach 1:
The patent uses a computing device as an intermediary between the mobile device and the display surface. The mobile device communicates message data to the computing device via RF or IR connection, and the computing device handles the projection and display functions. This intermediary approach allows the mobile device to remain simple and portable while achieving large-area display through the computing device's projector.
2Area of moving object
If mobile messages are projected onto a surface, then the viewing area is increased, but the device portability is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The system segments the functionality between two separate devices: the mobile device retains its portability and handles message reception/composition, while the computing device handles the projection and large-area display. This segmentation allows each device to optimize for its specific function without compromising the other's advantages.
3Ease of operation
If message formatting is adapted for large surface display, then the viewing experience is improved, but the original message formatting may be altered
Solution Approach 1:
The system dynamically adapts message formatting based on the display surface characteristics and viewing conditions. The computing device receives the original message data and applies formatting transformations optimized for large-area projection, allowing the message to maintain readability and visual appeal across different display contexts while preserving the core message content.
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 users to view and interact with mobile messages on a larger scale, maintaining the original formatting intended by the sender, and facilitates seamless composition and transmission of messages between devices, enhancing user experience and message management.
Implementation Method 1
The computing device and mobile device are configured to communicated with one another via a low-powered radio frequency (RF) or infrared (IR) connection.
Implementation Method 2
The computing device and mobile device are configured to communicated with one another via a low-powered radio frequency (RF) or infrared (IR) connection.
Implementation Method 3
Once a mobile message is transmitted to the computing device, the mobile message is broadcast out of a projector on the computing device.
Data Source
AI summary
Some of the embodiments described herein generally relate to broadcasting mobile messages received by a mobile device onto a surface that is easier to read. Mobile messages generally refer to SMS, MMS, e-mail, and voice-mail messages. The mobile device communicates the mobile messages to a computing device that is affixed with a projector and lens, which together broadcast the mobile message onto the surface. In some embodiments, the mobile message may alternatively be broadcast out of a lens affixed to the mobile device for display on the surface. Additionally, a user may compose mobile messages on the computing device and send the composed messages to the mobile device for communication across a telecommunications network.