Transparent display device

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing transparent display devices lack functionality as door units and insufficient in displaying product information and advertisements, with a focus on hardware development rather than content utilization.

Innovation Solution

A transparent display device with a frame housing a transparent display panel and control module, rotatably attached to a product, enabling it to serve as a door unit while displaying product information and advertisements, with interface units for external device connectivity and remote control, and an audio output for enhanced user experience.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If a transparent display device is developed with focus on hardware, then the display functionality is achieved, but the device lacks versatility as a door unit and insufficient content display capability

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvedoor unit functionalityVSAvoiddevice structure

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The transparent display device is designed to serve multiple functions: it acts as both a display device and a door unit for products. The frame structure can be rotatably attached to products like refrigerators or display cabinets, enabling the device to function as a door while maintaining display capabilities. This multi-functionality resolves the contradiction by making the device adaptable to different uses without significantly increasing complexity.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

2Adaptability or versatility

If the frame is rotatably attached to cover the front surface of a product, then the device serves as a door unit, but the device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvedoor unit functionalityVSAvoidattachment structure

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The device is divided into separate functional modules: a frame structure for door attachment, a transparent display panel for content display, and a control module for operation. The frame can be rotatably attached to the product, while the display panel and control module are independently integrated into the frame. This segmentation allows the door unit functionality to be added without complicating the overall device structure, as each module can be designed and assembled separately.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

3Adaptability or versatility

If transparent display panel and control module are integrated in the frame, then the device functions as a complete door unit, but the ease of manufacture decreases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvedoor unit functionalityVSAvoidassembly process

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSEase of manufacture

Solution Approach 1:

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

4Ease of operation

If the device displays various contents and advertisements, then user convenience and consumer attraction are improved, but the device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveuser convenienceVSAvoidcontrol system

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The control module is designed to handle multiple functions including displaying product information, advertisements, and various contents. By integrating these diverse display functions into a single control module, the system achieves high user convenience without proportionally increasing complexity. The control module serves as a universal controller for all display-related operations.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Data Source

PatentUS10297178B2Transparent display device

Publication Date: 2019.05.21 LG ELECTRONICS INC

AI summary

A transparent display device attached to a predetermined product, displaying article information in the product, advertisement, etc. is disclosed. The transparent display device comprises a frame including an opening; a transparent display panel arranged at the opening; and a control module arranged in an area of the frame to control the transparent display panel, wherein the frame in which the transparent display panel and the control module are arranged is provided to cover a front surface of a predetermined product so as to form a door unit of the predetermined product, and is rotatably moved when the inside of the predetermined product is opened and closed.