Wearable Projection Device with Rotatable Rings for Multi-Directional Output

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current wearable projection technologies, such as projection glasses, have fixed projection directions, limiting their application scenarios and usability.

Innovation Solution

A wearable projection equipment with two rotatable ring-shaped structures, each equipped with a projection device, allowing images to be projected in different directions, and incorporating a touch detection module using a laser generator and detector for virtual touch control, along with a wireless module for connectivity.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If projection equipment is integrated into wearable items with fixed structure, then the device can be worn comfortably, but the projection direction is fixed and application scenarios are limited

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveprojection direction flexibilityVSAvoidstructure complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies the dynamics principle by making the projection device rotatable relative to the wearable carrier. The projection device is mounted on a rotatable mechanism that allows it to change its projection direction dynamically, transforming from a fixed structure to a movable one. This enables the same wearable device to project images in multiple directions (forward, backward, left, right) without requiring multiple separate devices, thus improving adaptability while controlling complexity through a single integrated rotatable mechanism.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

2Adaptability or versatility

If multiple projection devices are provided to enable multi-directional projection, then application scenarios become more extensive, but the device complexity and size increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveprojection direction flexibilityVSAvoiddevice size
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSVolume of moving object

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies the universality principle by designing a single wearable projection device that can perform multiple functions - projecting images in different directions. Instead of providing separate projection devices for each direction (which would increase volume), the invention creates one universal projection device that can be oriented in multiple directions through the rotatable mechanism. This single device serves the function of what would otherwise require multiple dedicated devices, thereby maintaining compact size while achieving multi-directional projection capability.

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

3Adaptability or versatility

If a rotatable structure is added to change projection direction, then application scenarios increase, but the ease of operation decreases due to additional control mechanisms

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveprojection direction flexibilityVSAvoidoperation convenience
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies the self-service principle by enabling the projection device to automatically adjust its projection direction based on detected touch positions. When a user touches a specific area on the wearable device, the system automatically rotates the projection device to the appropriate orientation and projects the image accordingly, without requiring manual adjustment of mechanical components. This automated response simplifies operation while maintaining the ability to project in multiple directions, as the system serves itself by automatically orienting the projection based on user input.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

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 more extensive and convenient use cases by allowing flexible projection directions, simultaneous image and key input projection, and seamless communication with external devices.

Implementation Method 1

a laser generator and detector configured to generate and detect laser light, respectively

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectLaser: Laser

Data Source

PatentEP3139249B1Wearable projection device
Publication Date: 2024.09.11 BOE TECHNOLOGY GROUP CO LTD
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AI summary

Embodiments of the present disclosure provide a wearable projection equipment, comprising a first structure body and a second structure body which are movably connected to each other, and the first structure body can rotate relative to the second structure body; and a projection device is respectively provided on the first structure and the second structure. The wearable projection equipment is capable of projecting images in different directions respectively, such that application scenarios of the wearable projection equipment become more extensive.