Projection system for baby-changing station translucent displays and methods of operating thereof
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Solution Overview
Problem
Customization of vehicle surfaces, such as lavatory areas, is expensive and requires special setups, limiting flexibility and space efficiency, especially in areas like aircraft where space is limited and equipment must be easily removable for resale.
Innovation Solution
A system incorporating a translucent baby-changing station with a projector and sensor system that allows for image projection onto a translucent display, enabling customization without altering the vehicle's production or requiring additional equipment, with the projector controller managing image display based on the station's position.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If custom logos or images are applied to vehicle surfaces, then brand visibility and passenger comfort are improved, but manufacturing complexity and cost increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent uses projection technology to create virtual copies of logos and images on vehicle surfaces without physical application. The projector displays customized content on the lavatory mirror, allowing multiple customization options without adding physical elements or modifying the vehicle structure.
Solution Approach 2:
The projection system serves multiple functions: it can display various customized images, logos, and information content on the same surface. This universal approach allows different customization scenarios to be handled by a single system rather than requiring separate physical customization for each scenario.
2Adaptability or versatility
If custom surfaces are added to increase visibility, then brand presence is improved, but space availability is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The patent transitions from two-dimensional physical surface customization to three-dimensional spatial utilization by projecting images through space onto the mirror surface. This allows customization content to be displayed without occupying additional physical space on the vehicle.
Solution Approach 2:
Virtual copies of customization content are projected onto existing surfaces rather than adding physical layers. This approach maintains the original surface area while displaying customized content, avoiding space consumption associated with physical decals or coatings.
3Adaptability or versatility
If permanent customizations are implemented, then brand identity is improved, but resale flexibility is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The projection system provides dynamic customization where content can be changed, updated, or removed without permanent modification. The customized display content can be adjusted based on different owners or uses, making the vehicle adaptable for resale without removing physical customizations.
Solution Approach 2:
Virtual copying of customization content through projection allows easy modification and removal. Unlike permanent physical applications, the projected content can be changed by simply updating the digital source material, preserving resale flexibility while maintaining brand identity.
4Adaptability or versatility
If additional equipment is installed for customization, then display capability is improved, but space efficiency is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The projection system consolidates multiple customization functions into a single device. The projector can display various types of content (logos, images, information) on the same surface, eliminating the need for multiple separate customization systems or equipment.
Solution Approach 2:
The projection technology creates virtual images without requiring physical materials or additional surface area. The customization content exists as light projections rather than physical objects, minimizing the volume occupied by customization equipment.
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 cost-effective and space-efficient customization of vehicle surfaces by projecting images onto translucent displays integrated into baby-changing stations, allowing for dynamic image changes and user interaction without modifying the vehicle's production or equipment.
Implementation Method 1
at least one projector configured to project an image on the translucent display
Implementation Method 2
a translucent display. The baby-changing station is configured to be moveable between a first position and a second position
Data Source
AI summary
A system is provided. The system includes a translucent display positioned such that a first face is a display face and that a second face is a projection face and at least one projector configured to project an image on the second face of the translucent display. The image is displayed on the first face. The system also includes at least one sensor configured to transmit a signal when triggered and a projector controller in communication with the at least one projector and the at least one sensor. The projector controller is programmed to receive a signal from the at least one sensor and instruct the at least one projector to project at least one image on the translucent display in response to the signal from the at least one sensor.