Projection Device Camera Iterative Image Adjustment
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Solution Overview
Problem
Multimedia projection systems require manual adjustments to account for relative positioning and dimensions of components, leading to reduced configuration accuracy, increased setup time, and decreased convenience, especially in varying viewing environments.
Innovation Solution
A projection device equipped with a camera that captures iterative images to adjust projection parameters, including zoom and direction, using a controller and adjustment mechanism to optimize image placement on a viewing surface by detecting and mitigating viewing obstructions.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If manual adjustments are used to configure projection devices, then flexibility in setup is maintained, but configuration accuracy is reduced and setup time increases
Solution Approach 1:
The projection device performs self-adjustment by capturing images of the projected content with an integrated camera, automatically detecting the projected image boundaries and position, and adjusting its projection parameters without requiring manual intervention. This self-service mechanism resolves the contradiction by eliminating the time-consuming manual adjustment process while achieving high configuration accuracy through automated image recognition and parameter optimization.
Solution Approach 2:
The system uses a camera to capture the projected image and provides feedback to the controller, which then adjusts projection parameters based on the captured image analysis. This closed-loop feedback mechanism enables automatic optimization of projection configuration, achieving high accuracy while reducing setup time by eliminating manual measurement and adjustment steps.
2Adaptability or versatility
If manual adjustments are performed to adapt to different viewing environments, then adaptability is maintained, but convenience decreases and reconfiguration time increases
Solution Approach 1:
The projection device automatically adapts to different viewing environments by capturing images with its camera, analyzing the projected content position and boundaries, and self-adjusting projection parameters. This eliminates the need for manual reconfiguration when moving to different locations, maintaining full environmental adaptability while dramatically improving setup convenience.
Solution Approach 2:
The system performs preliminary automatic configuration by capturing an image of the projected content and processing it to determine optimal projection parameters before final projection begins. This preliminary automatic adjustment action enables quick adaptation to different environments without requiring manual setup steps.
3Manufacturing precision
If iterative image capture and analysis is implemented, then projection optimization is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The camera and projection device are merged into a single integrated unit, allowing the system to capture images of its own projected content and automatically adjust parameters. This merging reduces system complexity compared to having separate projection and imaging devices, while achieving high projection placement precision through iterative image capture and analysis.
Solution Approach 2:
The projection device uses its own integrated camera to capture and analyze the projected image, performing self-diagnosis and self-adjustment. This self-service approach eliminates the need for external measurement equipment or complex manual setup tools, reducing overall system complexity while achieving precise projection placement through automated iterative optimization.
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AI summary
An apparatus, system, and method for a projection device having a camera to provide for adjustments based at least in part on a series of captured images are disclosed herein.