Rotating Display Screen with Collimating Optical Assembly for 360-Degree Stereoscopic Vision

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current 3D display technologies face limitations such as restricted field angles, reduced resolution, central dead zones, and stray light issues, which detract from the user experience and the ability to display complete three-dimensional graphics without the need for 3D glasses.

Innovation Solution

A displaying device comprising a rotating screen with an optical assembly that adjusts emergent light into collimated light, allowing sequential display of two-dimensional images derived from a three-dimensional graphic, synchronized with the rotation speed to achieve a 360-degree stereoscopic vision without dead zones or stray light, using a driving assembly, controlling assembly, and optical components like columnar array lenses or unidirectional gratings.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Area of moving object

If a rotating display screen is used to achieve 360-degree stereoscopic vision, then the field angle and viewing coverage are improved, but the resolution and image quality may deteriorate due to the rotation and sequential display of multiple two-dimensional images

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvefield angleVSAvoidresolution
Core Design Contradiction:
Area of moving objectVSManufacturing precision

Solution Approach 1:

The patent transitions from traditional 2D planar display to a rotating 3D spatial display system. The display screen rotates around a vertical axis, transforming the display from a static two-dimensional surface to a dynamic three-dimensional structure that can present images from multiple angles simultaneously, thereby achieving 360-degree stereoscopic vision without compromising resolution through the use of high-resolution display panels

Inventive Principle:
Principle #17Another dimension (Dimensionality change)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent employs a rotating display screen that can dynamically adjust its rotation speed and angular position. The rotation speed is controlled to match the human visual persistence threshold, creating a dynamic display system that maintains high resolution while achieving comprehensive viewing coverage. The system can switch between different rotation speeds and stop positions to optimize both resolution and field angle according to different viewing scenarios

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

2Loss of information

If sequential display of multiple two-dimensional images is used to render three-dimensional graphics, then the completeness of three-dimensional representation is improved, but the time required for display and refresh rate may worsen

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecompleteness of three-dimensional representationVSAvoidrefresh rate
Core Design Contradiction:
Loss of informationVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements periodic rotation of the display screen at carefully controlled intervals. The rotation period is designed to match the human visual persistence threshold (typically 24-60 Hz), allowing the system to sequentially display multiple two-dimensional images from different angles while maintaining the perception of continuous three-dimensional content. This periodic action ensures that all views are presented within a single visual persistence cycle, preventing information loss while maintaining high refresh rates

Inventive Principle:
Principle #19Periodic action

Solution Approach 2:

The patent maintains continuous rotation of the display screen without interruption, ensuring that the sequential display of multiple two-dimensional images flows smoothly. The rotation speed is optimized to keep the entire sequence within the human visual persistence duration, creating a continuous perception of three-dimensional graphics without noticeable interruptions or delays, thereby maintaining both completeness and high effective refresh rate

Inventive Principle:
Principle #20Continuity of useful action

3Illumination intensity

If optical assembly is added to adjust emergent light into collimated light, then the light control and viewing angle are improved, but the device complexity and manufacturing difficulty increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvelight controlVSAvoiddevice complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Illumination intensityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent introduces an optical assembly as an intermediary component between the display screen and the viewer. This optical assembly includes light control elements such as collimating lenses or optical waveguides that transform the divergent light from the display panel into collimated light beams. The intermediary optical components enable precise light direction and viewing angle control while maintaining a relatively simple overall structure, as the optical assembly can be integrated into the existing display housing without requiring complete system redesign

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

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 enables a comprehensive 360-degree stereoscopic vision without the need for 3D glasses, maintaining high resolution and eliminating central dead zones and stray light, thereby enhancing user experience and the effectiveness of 3D displays.

Implementation Method 1

the optical assembly is configured for adjusting the emergent light located in the reference plane into a collimated light perpendicular to the light-exiting face of the display panel

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectCollimated light transformation: Lens

Implementation Method 2

inputting to the displaying screen sequentially data of a plurality of different two-dimensional images that are obtained by rendering of a three-dimensional graphic to be displayed, wherein an time interval between the inputs of the data of any neighboring two of the two-dimensional images is less than or equal to a human-eye visual-persistence duration

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectVisual persistence: Stroboscopic Effect

Data Source

PatentUS11831860B2Displaying device, device and method for generating data, and displaying system
Publication Date: 2023.11.28 BEIJING BOE OPTOELECTRONCIS TECH CO LTD
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AI summary

A displaying device, a device and method for generating data, and a displaying system. The displaying device includes a displaying screen, a driving assembly, a rotating assembly and a controlling assembly; a rotation shaft of the displaying screen is parallel to a light-exiting face of a display panel; the displaying screen includes a display panel and an optical assembly; a light ray emitted by the display panel includes an emergent light located in a reference plane, and the reference plane is perpendicular to the light-exiting face of the display panel and the rotation shaft of the displaying screen; the optical assembly is configured for adjusting the emergent light located in the reference plane into a collimated light perpendicular to the light-exiting face of the display panel; the rotating assembly is configured for driving the driving assembly to rotate; and the controlling assembly is electrically connected to the displaying screen.