Translucent Shell Operation Unit with Dynamic LED Illumination
Find Innovative SolutionsGenerate Solutions
Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional electric apparatuses have exposed key-presses that detract from their aesthetic appeal and obstruct the line of sight, especially during prolonged use of devices like TVs and computers.
Innovation Solution
An electric apparatus design featuring a translucent shell with invisible operation units that become visible only when needed, utilizing a secondary indication unit to trigger primary indication LEDs, which illuminate corresponding touch-type key-presses, allowing for intuitive operation without constant visibility.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If key-presses are exposed on the front panel, then ease of operation is improved, but aesthetic appearance and visual clarity deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The operation unit transitions from a static exposed state to a dynamic hidden state, only becoming visible when activated by the triggering unit. This dynamic concealment resolves the contradiction by maintaining aesthetic appearance during non-use while enabling ease of operation when needed.
Solution Approach 2:
The translucent shell acts as an intermediary between the exposed operation unit and the external environment. It allows the operation unit to be concealed while still permitting optical interaction (light transmission) when activated, thus preserving both aesthetics and operability.
2Ease of operation
If key-presses are exposed on the front panel, then ease of operation is improved, but line of sight obstruction deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The operation unit dynamically switches between hidden and visible states, eliminating line of sight obstruction during prolonged viewing while remaining accessible for operation when triggered.
Solution Approach 2:
The operation unit is periodically activated by the triggering unit only when operation is needed, rather than remaining continuously exposed. This periodic visibility eliminates constant obstruction while ensuring operational availability.
3Shape
If operation unit is hidden, then aesthetic appearance is improved, but ease of operation deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The triggering unit performs preliminary action by activating the operation unit before actual use. This preliminary activation makes the hidden operation unit visible and accessible, thus maintaining aesthetic appearance while ensuring ease of operation when needed.
Solution Approach 2:
The system provides feedback through the triggering unit that activates the operation unit based on detected user intent or conditions. This feedback mechanism ensures the hidden operation unit becomes visible and operable at the appropriate moment.
4Shape
If operation unit is hidden, then visual effect is improved, but detectability of key-presses deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The triggering unit performs preliminary activation to make the hidden operation unit visible before use, thus maintaining visual effect while ensuring detectability when operation is needed.
Solution Approach 2:
The operation unit utilizes optical property changes (translucency/visibility changes) to transition between hidden and visible states. This color/optical property change maintains aesthetic appearance while enabling detectability when activated.
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 design enhances the visual appeal by hiding key-presses when not in use, reducing visual obstruction and improving interactive performance by providing clear, temporary illumination for operation.
Implementation Method 1
said primary indication unit is LED
Data Source
AI summary
The present invention discloses an electric apparatus and operation method thereof. The electric apparatus includes: display unit to display the output content from said electric apparatus; operation unit used to operate said electric apparatus; the apparatus further includes: the primary indication unit, when the primary indication unit is started up, the operation unit is in visible status and otherwise the operation unit is in invisible status. The design of the present invention improves the front visual effect and the interactive performance of the electrical apparatus.