Projection Device Fan-Speed Control for Brightness and Noise

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Solution Overview

Problem

Projection devices struggle to balance illuminance and noise output based on varying environmental conditions, leading to user discomfort due to excessive noise or insufficient image brightness.

Innovation Solution

A projection device equipped with a detection module and control chip that adjusts the fan module's rotation speed and light source power based on environmental parameters like illuminance, volume, and noise levels, ensuring optimal performance in different scenarios.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Illumination intensity

If the light source module outputs light with higher illuminance, then the projected image brightness is improved, but the heat accumulation in the light source module increases requiring higher fan rotation speed which generates louder noise

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveprojected image brightnessVSAvoidnoise
Core Design Contradiction:
Illumination intensityVSObject-generated harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements dynamic adjustment of fan rotation speed based on real-time detection of ambient noise levels. The control chip modifies the fan's operating parameters dynamically, reducing rotation speed when ambient noise is low and increasing it when ambient noise is high, thereby optimizing the balance between image brightness and noise generation across different operating scenarios

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The patent employs a feedback mechanism where a detection module continuously monitors ambient noise levels and feeds this information back to the control chip. The control chip then adjusts the fan rotation speed accordingly, creating a closed-loop system that automatically optimizes noise control while maintaining adequate image brightness based on environmental conditions

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

2Temperature

If the fan rotation speed is increased for cooling, then the heat dissipation performance is improved, but the noise generated by the projection device increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvelight source module temperature controlVSAvoidnoise
Core Design Contradiction:
TemperatureVSObject-generated harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The system dynamically adjusts fan rotation speed based on real-time temperature monitoring and ambient noise detection. The control chip modifies fan parameters dynamically, operating at lower speeds when ambient noise is low and temperature is manageable, and increasing speed only when thermal conditions require enhanced cooling

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The patent changes the operating parameters of the fan module based on detected environmental conditions. The control chip adjusts rotation speed, power consumption, and thermal management parameters dynamically to match the current operating scenario, optimizing the balance between heat dissipation and noise generation

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

3Object-generated harmful factors

If the projection device operates in low ambient illuminance environments, then the required projected illuminance is reduced, but the image quality and visibility may be compromised without sufficient light output

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvenoise minimizationVSAvoidprojected image brightness
Core Design Contradiction:
Object-generated harmful factorsVSIllumination intensity

Solution Approach 1:

The system dynamically adjusts light source power output based on real-time detection of ambient illuminance levels. The control chip modifies the light source parameters dynamically, reducing power consumption and heat generation when ambient light is low, while maintaining adequate projected brightness through intelligent control algorithms

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

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 device automatically adjusts to provide suitable illuminance and noise levels, enhancing user experience by minimizing disturbance and improving image quality and device longevity.

Implementation Method 1

a detection module (120) configured to sense an environment detection value

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectPhotoelectric Effect: Photoelectric Effect

Implementation Method 2

a fan module (130) configured for cooling the light source module (140)

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElectromagnetic Induction: Electromagnetic Induction

Implementation Method 3

a light source module (140) configured to output light

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElectroluminescence: Electroluminescence

Data Source

PatentUS12457705B2Projection device and parameter adjustment method thereof
Publication Date: 2025.10.28 CORETRONIC CORPORATION
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AI summary

The disclosure provides a projection device and a parameter adjustment method thereof. An environment detection value is received from a detection module through a control chip, wherein the environment detection value is at least one of an environment illuminance value, a volume load value and an environment volume value. Then, the environment detection value is compared with a reference range to obtain a corresponding environment mode. Furthermore, a rotation speed of a fan module is adjusted according to an environment load value corresponding to the environment mode. The projection device and the parameter adjustment method thereof provided by the invention make the illuminance and noise output of the projection device more suitable for the operation condition.