Vehicle Cabin Projection Control for Interior Personalization

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing methods for personalizing vehicle interiors, such as changing seat covers, are costly and inconvenient.

Innovation Solution

A terminal device with wireless communication and vehicle control functions is used to control projection devices in a vehicle cabin, allowing users to project personalized images based on various signals and instructions, including door opening/closing and user interaction, to create flexible and scalable visual effects.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If physical accessories like seat covers are changed to achieve personalization, then visual effect personalization is improved, but cost and convenience deteriorate

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvepersonalization capabilityVSAvoidconvenience of changing accessories
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The patent uses projection technology to create virtual copies of visual patterns and images, projecting them onto vehicle interior surfaces like seats and dashboards. This eliminates the need for physical accessories such as seat covers, allowing users to personalize their vehicle interior appearance through digital images that can be changed instantly without any physical installation or removal.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #26Copying

2Adaptability or versatility

If multiple sets of physical accessories are prepared for personalization, then visual effect personalization is improved, but device complexity and storage requirements worsen

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvepersonalization capabilityVSAvoidnumber of accessory sets
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The projection device serves multiple functions: it can project various patterns, images, and visual effects onto different surfaces within the vehicle interior (seats, dashboard, doors). A single projection device can replace multiple sets of physical accessories by displaying different digital content, making the system universal and eliminating the need to store or manage multiple physical accessory sets.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

3Adaptability or versatility

If physical accessories are changed to achieve personalization, then visual effect personalization is improved, but time consumption and operational effort worsen

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvepersonalization capabilityVSAvoidtime to change accessories
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The projection device enables dynamic personalization where visual patterns and images can be changed in real-time through software control. Users can switch between different visual themes, patterns, and designs instantly by selecting different digital content, eliminating the static nature of physical accessories and allowing continuous adaptation without any physical manipulation or time-consuming installation processes.

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

Enables personalized and flexible visual effects in vehicle interiors, enhancing user experience by allowing users to select images from a large library and optimizing convenience through controlled projection and deactivation based on usage scenarios.

Implementation Method 1

at least one projection device to perform projection in a vehicle, so that the vehicle displays an image projected by the at least one projection device

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectLight: Light

Data Source

PatentUS12592170B2Display control method and terminal device for vehicles
Publication Date: 2026.03.31 YINWANG INTELLIGENT TECHNOLOGIES CO LTD
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AI summary

This application provides example display control methods, media, and terminal devices. One example display control method is applied to a vehicle. At least one projection device is installed in the vehicle. The example display control method includes receiving, by a terminal device, a display instruction. In response to the display instruction, the at least one projection device is controlled to perform projection in the vehicle, where an image projected by the at least one projection device is displayed in the vehicle.