Wearable Shutter Synchronization with Vehicle Light Signals
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing systems lack effective synchronization between light emitters on unmanned vehicles and shutter devices worn by operators, leading to potential disorientation of the operator and inability to protect their vision during light-based operations.
Innovation Solution
A system and method for synchronizing light signals emitted by a vehicle with a shutter device on a wearable apparatus, where the vehicle transmits data associated with the light signal to the wearable apparatus, allowing the shutter device to process and synchronize with the light signal, thereby protecting the operator's vision.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If a light emitting device is used to illuminate or disorient targets in surveillance operations, then the operational effectiveness is improved, but the operator may experience disorientation or vision damage from the light signal
Solution Approach 1:
The shutter device acts as an intermediary between the light signal and the operator's eyes. It selectively blocks harmful light signals while allowing the operator to maintain situational awareness through synchronized operation with the light emitting device, thus protecting the operator without compromising operational effectiveness
Solution Approach 2:
The shutter device is activated in advance or simultaneously with the light signal emission to prevent the operator from being exposed to disorienting light. By preparing the protective mechanism before the harmful effect occurs, the system eliminates the adverse impact while maintaining the useful function
2Object-affected harmful factors
If the shutter device blocks the light signal to protect the operator, then operator safety is improved, but the operator loses the ability to view the scene
Solution Approach 1:
The shutter device operates periodically, opening and closing in synchronization with the light signal emission cycles. It blocks light only during emission periods when protection is needed, and remains open during intervals when the operator needs to view the scene, thus balancing protection with situational awareness
Solution Approach 2:
The shutter device dynamically adjusts its state based on real-time synchronization signals from the light emitting device. It transitions between open and closed states according to the operational requirements, allowing the operator to maintain vision during safe periods while receiving protection during light emission
3Device complexity
If the shutter device operates independently without synchronization data, then device complexity is reduced, but the shutter cannot effectively synchronize with the light signal to provide protection
Solution Approach 1:
The system uses feedback from the light emitting device's operational status to control the shutter device. The light emitting device transmits synchronization data about its emission cycles, and the shutter device adjusts its operation based on this feedback, ensuring reliable protection without requiring complex independent control systems
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AI summary
Techniques for facilitating shutter and light signal synchronization systems and methods are provided. In one example, a system includes a vehicle. The vehicle includes a light emitting device configured to emit a light signal. The vehicle further includes a logic device configured to transmit data associated with the light signal. The system further includes a wearable apparatus. The wearable apparatus includes a shutter device configured to synchronize with the light signal based on the data and process the light signal according to the synchronization. Related methods and devices are also provided.