Transparent Window Display With Tint Control and Wireless Charging
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing window technologies fail to efficiently utilize window surfaces for media display while maintaining external visibility, and they often suffer from damage due to UV irradiation and environmental factors, lacking integration of advanced display features like augmented reality and wireless charging.
Innovation Solution
A display construct integrated with tintable windows, featuring transparent display matrices, such as LED or LCD, and a supportive structure that allows for mobile installation and shading, along with wireless charging capabilities, to enhance media display and viewing experiences while protecting against environmental damage.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a display is installed on a window surface to enable media display, then media display capability is improved, but external visibility through the window deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies electrochromic glass technology that allows the window to dynamically change its optical properties. The glass can switch between transparent and tinted states based on operational requirements, enabling the window to adapt between providing external visibility and supporting media display functionality.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces a multi-layered structure with display matrices positioned at different depths relative to the window surface. This spatial arrangement allows media to be displayed on the window surface while maintaining visibility through the window by utilizing the third dimension (depth) to separate the display function from the viewing function.
2Adaptability or versatility
If a display is exposed to UV irradiation and environmental factors to enable media display, then media display functionality is improved, but display lifespan deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent incorporates protective measures in advance by using electrochromic glass that can preemptively tint to block UV radiation before it reaches the display matrices. This prior cushioning approach protects the display components from environmental damage while maintaining display functionality.
Solution Approach 2:
The electrochromic glass acts as an intermediary layer between the external environment (UV radiation, temperature fluctuations) and the display matrices. This mediator protects the sensitive display components from harmful environmental factors while allowing the display to function normally.
3Area of stationary object
If window surface area is utilized for media display, then display area is improved, but wireless charging capability deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent divides the window surface into distinct functional zones: areas with display matrices for media display and areas without displays for wireless charging. This segmentation allows both functions to coexist on the same window surface by allocating specific regions to each function.
Solution Approach 2:
The window construct is designed to perform multiple functions simultaneously - media display, wireless charging, and natural viewing. By integrating these diverse functions into a single multi-functional system, the window can provide display area while maintaining wireless charging capability through coordinated operation of different components.
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
The solution enables efficient media display on windows with minimal impact on external visibility, extends the lifespan of displays, and integrates wireless charging, providing a versatile and durable solution for media projection and viewing.
Implementation Method 1
The display may comprise at least one display matrix. The display matrix may comprise a light emitting diode (LED), e.g., which is at least partially transparent.
Implementation Method 2
The display may comprise liquid crystal display (LCD).
Implementation Method 3
A display construct integrated with tintable windows
Data Source
AI summary
Disclosed herein are systems, apparatuses, methods, and non-transitory computer readable media related to display constructs that can be fixed or movable. The display constructs can be configured to facilitate media display at opposite sides. The display constructs may be is at least partially transparent and can be viewed therethrough. Various interactive capabilities with the display construct are disclosed, as well as various installation component and kits. Further disclosed are wireless chargers embedded in fixtures and/or real assets of a facility.