Projection Apparatus Light Reflection Compensation

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Solution Overview

Problem

Projection systems face challenges in maintaining image quality due to light pollution and non-ideal projection backgrounds, leading to decreased contrast and color shifts, as they are not effectively adjusted to compensate for environmental changes.

Innovation Solution

A method and apparatus that project a preset frame, detect the reflected light spectrum using a light sensor, and adjust brightness, contrast, and saturation to match the original spectrum, thereby compensating for light reflection and maintaining image quality.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If projection is performed on non-ideal backgrounds (white walls, screens with varying reflectivity), then the projector can be used in diverse environments, but the contrast and color temperature deteriorate due to light pollution and non-uniform reflection

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveprojection environment adaptabilityVSAvoidimage quality stability
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent employs a feedback mechanism where a light sensor detects the reflected light spectrum from the projection screen, and the system automatically adjusts projection parameters based on the detected environmental conditions. This closed-loop control enables the projector to adapt to different backgrounds while maintaining stable image quality, resolving the contradiction between environmental versatility and image quality stability.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

Solution Approach 2:

The system dynamically changes projection parameters (brightness, contrast, color temperature) based on detected environmental conditions. By adjusting these parameters in response to light pollution and screen reflectivity variations, the projector maintains optimal image quality across diverse projection environments.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

2Reliability

If ambient light sources are turned off or shielded to maintain image quality, then contrast and color temperature are preserved, but the ease of operation and practical usability deteriorate

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveimage quality stabilityVSAvoidpractical usability
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The projector performs self-adjustment by automatically detecting environmental light conditions and compensating for their effects on image quality. This self-service capability eliminates the need for users to manually control ambient lighting, allowing practical usability in normal lighting conditions while maintaining stable image quality through automatic compensation.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The automatic detection and adjustment system provides real-time feedback control, continuously monitoring environmental conditions and adjusting projection parameters accordingly. This enables the system to maintain image quality stability without requiring user intervention to control ambient lighting, resolving the contradiction between image quality and ease of operation.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

3Reliability

If automatic detection and adjustment systems are added to maintain image quality in varying environments, then image quality stability is improved, but device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveimage quality stabilityVSAvoidsystem structure complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements a feedback-based automatic adjustment system that uses a light sensor to detect reflected light spectrum and automatically modifies projection parameters. This feedback mechanism achieves image quality stability through systematic control, resolving the contradiction between reliability improvement and device complexity by providing a structured approach to quality maintenance.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

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 solution ensures that the projected image quality is maintained close to its original state by analyzing and adjusting light characteristics, minimizing the impact of light pollution and background changes, providing a desirable viewing experience.

Implementation Method 1

detecting a light reflected by the projection frame

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectLight reflection: Reflection

Implementation Method 2

comparing the spectrum of the reflected light with the spectrum of the preset frame

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectSpectrum analysis: Absorption Spectroscopy

Data Source

PatentEP2290442B1Method for compensating light reflection of projection frame and projection apparatus
Publication Date: 2016.11.16 ACER INC
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AI summary

A method for compensating light reflection of a projection frame and a projection apparatus is provided. In the method, a preset frame is projected by the projection apparatus. Next, a spectrum of a light reflected by the projected preset frame is detected and compared with an original spectrum of the preset frame. A light characteristic value of the projected preset frame is then adjusted accordingly, so as to compensate a difference between the detected spectrum of the reflected light and the original spectrum.