Remote Microdisplay Control via Head Motion and Voice
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Solution Overview
Problem
Small, portable electronic devices face limitations in replicating high-resolution visual experiences due to size constraints, leading to a need for innovative human-computer interfaces that can efficiently control application software on remote host devices.
Innovation Solution
A remote control microdisplay device utilizing head tracking accelerometers or cameras to detect movements and voice commands, allowing users to control the field of view within a larger virtual display area associated with a host application, enabling seamless interaction through hand gestures and voice inputs.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Weight of moving object
If a small portable device is used, then mobility and portability are improved, but the visual experience quality and display area deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The patent transitions from a two-dimensional physical display constraint to a three-dimensional virtual display space. The microdisplay device creates a virtual display area that extends beyond the physical device boundaries, allowing users to access a larger display area (e.g., 1024x768 or higher resolution) while maintaining a compact portable form factor. This dimensional transition resolves the contradiction between small device size and large display area.
2Ease of operation
If a remote control device with motion and voice commands is used, then ease of operation is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The remote control device integrates multiple input modalities (motion sensing, voice recognition, and basic button controls) into a single universal controller. This multi-functional approach allows the device to adapt to different user needs and situations, improving ease of operation while consolidating complexity into one device rather than requiring multiple separate tools.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces motion sensors and voice recognition systems as intermediary layers between the user and the host application. These intermediaries translate natural human movements and speech into digital commands, creating a more intuitive control interface that reduces the perceived complexity for the user while managing the technical complexity through specialized subsystems.
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AI summary
A remote control microdisplay device that uses hand and head movement and voice commands to control the parameters of a field of view for the microdisplay within a larger virtual display area associated with a host application.