Projection Image Control Using Playback-Based Visibility Changes

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing technologies do not effectively adjust the visibility of content-associated images based on playback status, limiting the ability to enhance user engagement and promote content playback.

Innovation Solution

A control device that projects images associated with content, acquires playback information from information terminals, and adjusts the display aspect of these images based on playback status, including changing visibility through various methods such as reducing or increasing visibility or adding playback information.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If the visibility of content-associated images is statically displayed, then the system structure is simple, but user engagement and content playback promotion are limited

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveuser engagementVSAvoidsystem complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements dynamic visibility adjustment of content-associated images based on real-time playback status. The control device receives playback information from information terminals and automatically adjusts the display aspect (visibility) of images in the projected image, transforming the static display system into a dynamic adaptive system that responds to user behavior.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The system establishes a feedback loop where playback information from information terminals is continuously received and processed. The control device uses this feedback to automatically adjust image visibility, creating a closed-loop control system that adapts to actual playback status and promotes further engagement.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

2Reliability

If the visibility of all images is maintained high, then all content is visible, but the premium feeling and user motivation for playback are reduced

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecontent visibilityVSAvoidcontent playback promotion
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSProductivity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies different visibility levels to different images based on their association with playback status. Content-associated images have their visibility dynamically adjusted based on playback information, while other images maintain normal visibility. This local differentiation creates a premium feeling and motivates users to engage with content.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #3Local quality

Solution Approach 2:

The system changes the display aspect parameter (visibility) of content-associated images based on playback status. When playback occurs, the visibility parameter is adjusted to create a premium feeling; when no playback occurs, visibility is maintained or increased to encourage engagement. This parameter adjustment directly influences user behavior.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

3Productivity

If the visibility of content-associated images is reduced to create premium feeling, then user motivation is enhanced, but content accessibility may be compromised

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecontent playback promotionVSAvoidcontent accessibility
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The system periodically adjusts image visibility based on playback events. Visibility is reduced temporarily during or after playback to create premium feeling, then restored or increased to maintain accessibility. This periodic adjustment balances motivation and accessibility without permanently compromising content access.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #19Periodic action

Solution Approach 2:

The visibility adjustment is dynamic and reversible, allowing the system to switch between premium feeling mode and accessibility mode based on playback status. The control device continuously monitors playback information and adjusts visibility accordingly, ensuring content remains accessible while promoting engagement.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Data Source

PatentUS12556665B2Control device, control method, control program, and system
Publication Date: 2026.02.17 FUJIFILM CORP
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AI summary

A control device includes a processor. The processor is configured to: cause a second image including a first image with which content is associated to be projected from a projection apparatus; acquire playback information regarding playback of the content via an information terminal; and change a display aspect of the first image in the second image based on the playback information.