Rotating Display Mount Using a Mobile Camera for Privacy
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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 increased costs due to the need for 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, while enabling touch input and automatic pairing with the display module, which can be rotated to accommodate various screen ratios.
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 achieved, but privacy invasion and security issues occur and installation costs increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent uses a mobile device as an intermediary to provide camera functionality. Instead of installing a camera directly in the display apparatus, the system pairs with a mobile device that has camera capabilities, allowing the display apparatus to access camera functions through wireless communication while avoiding privacy and security risks associated with integrated cameras
2Adaptability or versatility
If a camera module is installed in the display apparatus, then camera functionality is achieved, but installation costs increase lowering salability
Solution Approach 1:
The patent makes the display apparatus universally compatible with mobile devices that have camera capabilities. By using a standardized pairing mechanism that works with any camera-equipped mobile device, the system provides camera functionality without requiring expensive custom camera hardware installation in each display apparatus
Solution Approach 2:
The mobile device serves as a cost-effective intermediary, providing camera functionality that would otherwise require expensive hardware installation in the display apparatus
3Ease of manufacture
If the display module is fixed in orientation, then manufacturing is simpler, but adaptability to various screen ratios and user preferences is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a rotatable support device that allows the display module to dynamically change orientation. The support device includes a rotation mechanism with motors that can automatically adjust the display angle, transforming a static fixed-orientation system into a dynamic adjustable one
4Device complexity
If the mobile device is held in a fixed position on the display module, then mounting is simpler, but user interaction flexibility and touch input capability are reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The holder device includes a rotation mechanism that allows the mobile device to be rotated while mounted on the display module. This dynamic adjustment capability enables users to position the mobile device at optimal angles for touch interaction and viewing, transforming a static mounting system into a flexible one
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
This solution prevents privacy and security issues by using the mobile device's camera, reduces installation costs, and allows for flexible screen orientation and user-friendly touch input capabilities.
Implementation Method 1
a supporting device rotatably supporting the display module and including a motor providing driving force to turn the display module
Implementation Method 2
the holder is provided to be able to turn on a first rotation axis and a second rotation axis crossing the first rotation axis
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.