Rotating Display Mount Using a Mobile Camera for Mirror Mode
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Solution Overview
Problem
The growing demand for display apparatuses with camera functionality for real-time self-capture and motion tracking raises concerns about privacy invasion and security, as well as increased costs due to camera installation, which can lower the salability of such devices.
Innovation Solution
A display apparatus design that utilizes a holding device to mount a mobile device equipped with a camera module, allowing for camera functionality without integrating a camera into the display apparatus, enabling mirror mode usage while preventing privacy and security issues and reducing installation costs.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a camera module is installed in the display apparatus, then camera functionality for real-time self-capture and motion tracking is provided, but privacy invasion and security issues occur and manufacturing costs increase
Solution Approach 1:
The camera functionality is segmented from the display apparatus into a separate mobile device. The display apparatus provides the mounting structure and power supply, while the mobile device contains the camera module, creating functional separation that maintains versatility while eliminating privacy and security concerns associated with integrated cameras.
Solution Approach 2:
The mobile device acts as an intermediary between the user and the display apparatus. Instead of the display apparatus directly capturing images through an integrated camera, the mobile device's camera serves as an intermediate component that provides the same functionality without the privacy and security issues of a built-in camera.
2Adaptability or versatility
If a camera module is installed in the display apparatus, then camera functionality is provided, but manufacturing costs increase due to installation expenses
Solution Approach 1:
The mobile device serves multiple functions: it acts as a remote control for the display apparatus, provides camera functionality through its integrated camera module, and serves as a power source for the holding device. This multi-functionality eliminates the need for separate camera module installation, reducing manufacturing costs while maintaining versatility.
Solution Approach 2:
The mobile device utilizes its own built-in camera module to provide camera functionality for the display apparatus. Instead of requiring the display apparatus manufacturer to install a camera, the solution leverages the self-service capability of the mobile device's existing camera, thereby eliminating additional manufacturing costs.
3Adaptability or versatility
If the holder is rotatably coupled to the mounting part, then the mobile device can be positioned at various angles for different usage scenarios, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The holder is designed with rotational joints that allow dynamic adjustment of the mobile device's position and orientation. The first and second rotation axes enable the holder to adapt to different usage scenarios, providing positioning flexibility while maintaining a relatively simple structure through the use of standard rotational mechanisms.
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
Enables the display apparatus to provide mirror mode functionality using the mobile device's camera without compromising privacy or security, while maintaining cost-effectiveness and user convenience through efficient use of existing mobile device camera capabilities.
Implementation Method 1
an elastic connector connecting the side supporter to the rear supporter
Implementation Method 2
a motor providing driving force to turn the display module
Data Source
AI summary
A display apparatus includes a display module, a supporting device provided to support and turn the display module, and a holding device provided for a mobile device to be coupled to the display module. The supporting device rotatably supports the display module and includes a motor providing a driving force to turn the display module. The holding device supports a mobile device so that the mobile device may be coupled to the display module. The holding device comprises a mounting part provided to be mounted onto the display module and a holder rotatably coupled to the mounting part and provided to support the mobile device.