Transparent Plate Optical Intermediary for Multi-Display Seam Gaps
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Solution Overview
Problem
Multi-display apparatuses face issues with gaps and disconnected images at seams between display devices due to air gaps, leading to a perceived vertical stepwise separation when display units are connected in a folding manner.
Innovation Solution
A multi-display apparatus is designed with a transparent plate made of an organic polymer or elastomer, having a refractive index of 1.0 to 2.0, that surrounds and extends over parts of the display devices to minimize air gaps and provide a continuous image, allowing the devices to be folded and unfolded without visible separation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Area of stationary object
If display devices are connected in series to form a large screen, then the screen size is increased, but gaps and disconnected images appear at seams between display devices
Solution Approach 1:
A transparent plate is introduced as an intermediary component between adjacent display devices. This plate extends from the first display device to cover at least a part of the second display device, filling the air gap at the seam. The transparent plate acts as a mediator that optically connects the two display devices, eliminating the visual discontinuity and gap effects while allowing both devices to maintain their functional independence.
2Adaptability or versatility
If display devices are connected in a folding type manner, then the apparatus becomes more flexible and compact, but vertical stepwise separation becomes visible at seams
Solution Approach 1:
The transparent plate serves as an optical intermediary that bridges the visual gap created by the folding connection between display devices. By extending from the first display device to cover part of the second display device, it masks the stepwise separation and creates a continuous visual surface, allowing the folding mechanism to provide flexibility without compromising image continuity.
Solution Approach 2:
The transparent plate is designed to be optically transparent with specific refractive index properties, making it visually imperceptible against the display background. This optical property allows the plate to effectively 'disappear' visually, eliminating the perception of vertical steps at seams while maintaining its structural function of bridging the gap between folded display devices.
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
The solution effectively reduces the perception of vertical stepwise separation between display devices by minimizing air gaps and ensuring a continuous image, enhancing the aesthetic and functional integrity of the multi-display apparatus.
Implementation Method 1
The transparent plate may have a refractive index of about 1.0 to 2.0
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AI summary
Provided is a multi-display apparatus formed by connecting a plurality of display devices. The multi-display apparatus includes a first display device, a second display device, and a transparent plate. The second display device may partially overlap with the first display device. The transparent plate covers at least some parts of the first display device and the second display device.