VR Display Device with Rotatable Connection Structure

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing virtual reality (VR) devices require users to wear them on their head and rotate their head to view 360° rotatable images, which can be cumbersome and limit immersive experiences.

Innovation Solution

A display device and method that allows users to view VR images without wearing them on their head, using a connected electronic device for image rotation via touch inputs, with adjustable and rotatable connection structures and proximity sensors for enhanced immersion.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If users wear VR devices on their head to view 360° images, then the immersive experience is improved, but the ease of operation deteriorates due to the need to physically rotate the head

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveimmersive experienceVSAvoidease of viewing
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The patent introduces an electronic device as an intermediary between the user and the VR image. The electronic device receives touch inputs from the user and transmits control signals to rotate the VR image displayed by the display device, eliminating the need for the user to physically rotate their head while maintaining the immersive viewing experience.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent replaces the mechanical action of head rotation with an electronic control system. Instead of requiring physical head movement, the system uses touch inputs on an electronic device to generate electronic control signals that rotate the VR image through software processing and display control.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

2Ease of operation

If the connection structure is made adjustable and rotatable to improve ease of operation, then the ease of operation is improved, but the device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
ImproveadjustabilityVSAvoidconnection structure
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The connection structure is designed with dynamic characteristics, allowing it to be adjusted and rotated to different positions. This dynamic design enables the connection structure to adapt to different user preferences and viewing angles, improving ease of operation while maintaining a relatively simple overall structure through modular design.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Data Source

PatentUS11575878B2Display device and method for providing VR image
Publication Date: 2023.02.07 SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO LTD
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  • US11575878B2 patent drawing
  • US11575878B2 patent drawing

AI summary

Provided is a display device including: left and right displays that are spaced apart from each other; left and right lens groups respectively located at the rear of the left display and the rear of the right display; left and right display housings configured to surround the left and right displays and the left and right lens groups; a main frame provided between the left and right display housings; a connection structure capable of adjusting an angle between the main frame and a connector electrically connected to an external electronic device; and electronic components provided inside the main frame.