Display and Wearable Position Detection for Adaptive Screen Changes

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing electronic devices struggle to accurately identify and respond to the position relationship between a display and a portion of a user's body, such as a finger, for dynamic screen adjustments based on user interactions.

Innovation Solution

Incorporating an electromagnetic inductive circuit and a touch screen panel in the electronic device, along with a processor and memory, to identify the position of a wearable device on the user's body and track its movement relative to the display, allowing for dynamic screen changes based on these interactions.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Measurement precision

If the electronic device uses only touch screen panel for position detection, then the device structure remains simple, but the measurement precision of body position relationship is insufficient

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveposition relationship identification accuracyVSAvoiddetection circuit complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent combines the touch screen panel and electromagnetic inductive circuit into a unified detection system. The touch screen panel detects touch positions while the electromagnetic inductive circuit detects body movement positions, and both systems work together to provide comprehensive position relationship data with higher precision than either system could achieve alone.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The display serves multiple functions: it acts as both the visual output interface and as part of the detection system. The electromagnetic inductive circuit is integrated into the display structure, allowing the display to simultaneously present information and detect body position relationships through electromagnetic signals.

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

2Adaptability or versatility

If the electronic device implements dynamic screen changes based on body movement, then the adaptability to user interaction is improved, but the device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvescreen adjustment adaptabilityVSAvoidcontrol system complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements dynamic screen adjustments that respond to real-time body movement detection. The screen orientation, position, or content changes automatically based on the detected body movement, creating a dynamic interaction system that adapts to user actions rather than requiring manual reconfiguration.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The system establishes a feedback loop where body movement is detected by the electromagnetic inductive circuit, processed to determine position relationship changes, and then used to trigger corresponding screen adjustments. This closed-loop feedback mechanism enables automatic adaptation to user intent while maintaining systematic control.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

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 precise identification of the position relationship between the display and the user's body, facilitating dynamic screen adjustments that enhance user interaction and responsiveness.

Implementation Method 1

a display comprising an electromagnetic inductive circuit

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElectromagnetic induction: Electromagnetic Induction

Data Source

PatentUS12487694B2Electronic device and method for identifying position relationship between display and portion of body of user
Publication Date: 2025.12.02 SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO LTD
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AI summary

According to an embodiment, an electronic device includes a display including an electromagnetic inductive circuit and a touch screen panel, memory storing instructions, and a processor. The instructions, when being executed by the processor, cause the electronic device to identify a first position on the display, where the portion of the body of a user is contacted, and identify a second position of a wearable device worn on the portion of the body, with respect to the display. The instructions, when being executed by the processor, cause the electronic device to identify a position relationship between the display and the portion of the body. The instructions, when being executed by the processor, cause the electronic device to identify that a position of the portion of the body which is in contact with the display is changed from the first position to a third position. The instructions, when being executed by the processor, cause the electronic device to change a screen displayed on the display.