Projection Control Device Layout Adaptation

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing projection systems struggle to project work assistance information effectively, as the layout of projected content becomes difficult to view due to variations in the shape and size of the projection region, leading to reduced readability and operability.

Innovation Solution

A projection control device that determines a projection region based on image information and adjusts the layout of the projection content to match the shape and size of the region, ensuring optimal visibility and usability by selecting appropriate layouts and magnification ratios.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If the projection content is projected without adjusting layout according to projection region shape, then the projection process is simple, but the readability and operability deteriorate when projection region shape varies

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvereadability and operabilityVSAvoidlayout adjustment complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The projection control device dynamically adjusts the layout of projection content based on the detected shape and size of the projection region. The system automatically changes layout parameters such as magnification ratio, orientation, and content arrangement to match the projection region characteristics, transforming a static projection system into an adaptive one that responds to varying projection surfaces.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The system changes multiple layout parameters simultaneously including magnification ratio, rotation angle, and content arrangement based on the projection region's shape and size. By adjusting these parameters according to the detected region characteristics, the system maintains optimal readability and operability across different projection scenarios without requiring manual intervention.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

2Manufacturing precision

If the layout is adjusted to match every projection region shape, then the readability improves, but the processing time and complexity increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvelayout precisionVSAvoidlayout determination time
Core Design Contradiction:
Manufacturing precisionVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The system performs preliminary detection of the projection region shape and size before projecting the content. By determining the appropriate layout in advance based on the detected region characteristics, the system avoids time-consuming adjustments during the projection process itself, ensuring both precision and efficiency.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The projection control device automatically determines and adjusts the layout without requiring manual intervention or external control. The system self-adjusts by detecting the projection region characteristics and autonomously selecting the optimal layout configuration, reducing both processing time and operational complexity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

3Adaptability or versatility

If a fixed layout is used for projection, then the device complexity is low, but the adaptability to different projection region shapes deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveadaptability to projection region shapeVSAvoidlayout determination complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The projection control device incorporates a universal layout determination function that can handle various projection region shapes and sizes using a single integrated system. The device automatically adapts to different region characteristics by selecting appropriate layout configurations from multiple options, providing multi-functionality without requiring separate systems for each projection scenario.

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

Solution Approach 2:

The system achieves adaptability by dynamically changing layout parameters including magnification ratio, rotation angle, and content arrangement based on the detected projection region characteristics. This parameter-based adaptation allows the system to maintain high versatility while using a unified layout determination mechanism rather than requiring multiple fixed layout systems.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

Data Source

PatentUS20240333895A1Projection control device, projection system, projection control method, and recording medium
Publication Date: 2024.10.03 CASIO COMPUTER CO LTD
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AI summary

A projection control device includes a processor to determine a projection region, based on image information of a projection plane and determine a layout of a projection content to be projected in the projection region according to at least a shape of the determined projection region.