Rotating Transparent Display Panels for 360-Degree 3D Viewing

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current three-dimensional display methods require specific viewing angles and cannot be viewed as three-dimensional stereoscopic images with the naked eye from any angle.

Innovation Solution

A three-dimensional display device featuring a rotating table with transparent double-sided display panels, where each panel displays two-dimensional images of different sectional surfaces of a three-dimensional object at different times, allowing the formation of a continuous stereoscopic image through visual persistence, enabling viewing from any angle.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If traditional three-dimensional display methods are used, then three-dimensional stereoscopic images can be generated, but they require specific viewing angles and cannot be viewed from any angle

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveviewing angle rangeVSAvoidthree-dimensional stereoscopic image quality
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies the dynamics principle by using a rotating table that continuously rotates transparent double-sided display panels. This dynamic rotation allows the display system to present different sectional surfaces of a three-dimensional object at different rotational positions, enabling viewers to perceive three-dimensional stereoscopic images from any angle while maintaining image quality through continuous motion and visual persistence.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The patent implements dimensionality change by transitioning from static two-dimensional display panels to a dynamic three-dimensional rotating display system. The transparent double-sided display panels are arranged on a rotating table, adding the temporal dimension of rotation to the spatial arrangement, which enables three-dimensional stereoscopic imaging viewable from any angle without compromising image quality.

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

2Adaptability or versatility

If transparent double-sided display panels are used on a rotating table, then three-dimensional stereoscopic images can be viewed from any angle, but the device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveviewing angle rangeVSAvoiddisplay device structure
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies universality by designing transparent double-sided display panels that serve multiple functions: they display images on both sides simultaneously, rotate with the rotating table to provide multi-angle viewing, and maintain transparency to allow viewing from opposite sides. This multi-functionality reduces the need for separate display systems for different viewing angles, thereby managing complexity while achieving versatile viewing.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent uses copying by displaying two-dimensional images of different sectional surfaces of a three-dimensional object on opposite sides of transparent panels. These copied sectional views, when viewed through the rotating transparent panels, combine in the viewer's perception to form a complete three-dimensional stereoscopic image, avoiding the need for complex multi-panel arrangements.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #26Copying

3Loss of information

If different display images are shown on first and second display surfaces at the same point of time, then comprehensive three-dimensional information is provided, but the synchronization control becomes more difficult

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvethree-dimensional object informationVSAvoiddisplay image synchronization
Core Design Contradiction:
Loss of informationVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements feedback control by synchronizing the display images on the first and second display surfaces with the rotational position of the transparent panels. The control system monitors the rotation state and adjusts the image display timing accordingly, ensuring that corresponding sectional surfaces are displayed on opposite sides at the correct moments during rotation, thereby maintaining synchronization while providing comprehensive three-dimensional information.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

Solution Approach 2:

The patent applies periodic action by displaying different sectional surface images on opposite sides of the transparent panels in a repeating cycle that matches the rotation period of the table. This periodic display pattern ensures that each sectional surface is presented at the appropriate phase of rotation, making synchronization manageable through rhythmic, predictable timing rather than complex real-time adjustments.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #19Periodic action

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 direct perception of distance and depth in the image without angle limitations, providing comprehensive and intuitive information.

Implementation Method 1

each transparent double-sided display panel may display two dimensional images of different sectional surfaces of a three-dimensional object at different points of time, thereby allowing the transparent double-sided display panel to form a continuous three-dimensional stereoscopic image of the object to be displayed through visual persistence

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectVisual persistence:

Data Source

PatentUS20240397028A1Three-dimensional display device
Publication Date: 2024.11.28 AU OPTRONICS CORP
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AI summary

A three-dimensional display device includes a base, a rotating table and at least one transparent double-sided display panel. The rotating table is rotatably connected to the base. The at least one transparent double-sided display panel is disposed on the rotating table. The at least one transparent double-sided display panel has a first display surface and a second display surface opposite to each other.