Vehicle Window Display Control for Changeable Digital Stickers
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current window stickers on vehicles are relatively permanent and cannot be easily changed, making them undesirable for users who want to customize their vehicle's appearance for different circumstances or users.
Innovation Solution
A system and method that uses a system controller to select, position, and display digital images on a vehicle's window surfaces, allowing users to choose from personal libraries or online stores, with options for location and contextual display based on user preferences and real-time data.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If traditional physical stickers are used on vehicle windows, then the display is permanent and stable, but the stickers cannot be easily changed or customized for different users and circumstances
Solution Approach 1:
The patent uses digital copies of sticker images displayed on an electronic display surface instead of physical stickers. This allows the same visual function to be achieved with the added benefit of easy programmability and changeability through software control, resolving the contradiction between permanence and ease of change.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements a dynamic display system where digital images can be programmatically changed, updated, and customized based on different users, contexts, or preferences. The display controller enables dynamic reconfiguration of window displays without physical replacement, achieving both stability when needed and adaptability when required.
2Adaptability or versatility
If digital display systems are implemented on vehicle windows, then the display can be easily changed and customized, but the system complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent integrates the window display system with existing vehicle electronic systems, allowing the same display infrastructure to serve multiple functions including decorative stickers, informational displays, and user-specific content. This multi-functionality reduces the need for separate dedicated systems and manages complexity through shared components.
Solution Approach 2:
The system includes automated features such as detecting when the vehicle is parked versus in motion, and automatically adjusting display behavior accordingly. The controller can autonomously manage display content based on vehicle state, reducing the burden on users and simplifying operation despite the underlying system complexity.
3Adaptability or versatility
If digital images are displayed on vehicle windows, then the display can be personalized for different users, but energy consumption increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements periodic or on-demand display activation based on vehicle state. The display is activated only when the vehicle is parked and can display personalized content, while remaining inactive or showing minimal content during motion to conserve energy. This periodic operation allows personalization capability while managing energy consumption through intelligent timing.
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AI summary
A system for displaying a digital window sticker within a vehicle includes a system controller adapted to select a digital image to be displayed, determine a location for the selected digital image to be displayed, and display, via a display within the vehicle, the selected digital image.