Tintable Vision Window With Transparent Display Protection

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing window technologies do not effectively utilize window surfaces for multimedia display while maintaining optimal visibility and protecting the display from environmental damage such as UV irradiation.

Innovation Solution

A display construct integrated with a tintable window, featuring a light emitting diode (LED) or liquid crystal display (LCD) matrix, which can be used to display media and augment the external view with overlays and lighting, while being protected by a tinted or shaded backdrop.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If a transparent display is mounted on the window surface, then the window can display media and augment external views, but the display is exposed to UV irradiation and environmental damage that reduces its lifespan

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvemultimedia display capabilityVSAvoiddisplay lifespan

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

A protective glass layer is introduced as an intermediary between the transparent display and the external environment. This glass layer acts as a mediator that blocks UV radiation and environmental contaminants while allowing the display to function, thereby protecting the display from damage without compromising its multimedia display capability

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Solution Approach 2:

The system combines multiple materials with different properties: a transparent display material for media display, a protective glass material for UV and environmental protection, and potentially a tintable window material for additional protection and visibility control. This composite structure resolves the contradiction by integrating the beneficial properties of each material

Inventive Principle:

Principle #40Composite materials

2Adaptability or versatility

If a transparent display is mounted on the window surface, then the window can display media, but visibility through the window may be compromised

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvemultimedia display capabilityVSAvoidvisibility through window

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSIllumination intensity

Solution Approach 1:

A tintable window material is used that can dynamically change its optical properties. When media display is needed, the window can tint to enhance contrast and visibility of the display. When media display is not active, the window returns to its transparent state, allowing natural visibility through the window. This dynamic adjustment resolves the contradiction between display visibility and window transparency

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

3Productivity

If the window surface is used for media display, then interior space is optimized, but the display requires a tinted backdrop that reduces natural light transmission

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvespace utilization efficiencyVSAvoidnatural light transmission

Core Design Contradiction:

ProductivityVSIllumination intensity

Solution Approach 1:

The tintable window material allows the system to optimize for different conditions dynamically. When media display is active, the window tints to provide the necessary backdrop for display visibility. When media display is inactive, the window becomes transparent to maximize natural light transmission and maintain normal viewing. This resolves the contradiction between display requirements and natural lighting

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

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 enables efficient space usage by converting window surfaces into multimedia displays, while providing shading and protection to the display, thereby extending its lifespan and maintaining optimal visibility.

Implementation Method 1

The display may comprise a display matrix. The display matrix may comprise a light emitting diode (LED)

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectLight emitting diode: Light Emitting Diode

Implementation Method 2

The lifetime of the media display, (e.g. an OLED display) may be damaged over time, e.g., by Ultra-Violet (UV) irradiation, heat, and atmosphere constituents

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectUV absorption: Absorption (EM radiation)

Data Source

PatentUS12210262B2Tandem vision window and media display

Publication Date: 2025.01.28 VIEW OPERATING CORP

AI summary

Disclosed herein are systems, apparatuses, methods, and non-transitory computer readable media related to a display construct coupled to a structure (e.g., a vision window). The structure can be a supportive structure such as a fixture. The display construct is configured to facilitate media display and is at least partially transparent. The vision window may be a tintable window, e.g., a window in which its tint is electrically controllable (e.g., an electrochromic window). Various interactive capabilities with the display construct are disclosed (e.g., via a touch screen).