Wireless Display Management via Electromagnetic Induction

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current display systems require wired connections and separate power sources for displaying personalized information, which complicates installation and increases infrastructure needs.

Innovation Solution

A system that uses RFID technology to acquire identification information wirelessly, processes it using Physical Markup Language and Object Naming Service, and transmits both data and power via an electromagnetic radiation field to a wireless display, eliminating the need for wires and external power sources.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If wired connections and separate power sources are used for display systems, then reliable power supply and data transmission are achieved, but installation complexity and infrastructure requirements increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvepower supply reliabilityVSAvoidinstallation complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent combines power transmission and data communication into a single electromagnetic radiation field system. The wireless display receives both power and information through the same electromagnetic field that the information reader produces, eliminating the need for separate power sources and wired connections while maintaining system reliability

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The electromagnetic radiation field serves multiple functions simultaneously: it provides power to the wireless display, transmits identification information, and enables wireless communication. This multi-functional approach replaces traditional separate systems for power supply and data transmission, reducing infrastructure requirements

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

2Reliability

If wired connections are used for display systems, then stable data transmission is achieved, but ease of installation and portability deteriorate

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedata transmission stabilityVSAvoidinstallation ease
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces mechanical wired connections with an electromagnetic radiation field-based wireless system. The information reader generates electromagnetic fields that simultaneously power the display and transmit data wirelessly, eliminating physical cables and connectors while maintaining transmission stability through structured electromagnetic communication protocols

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

3Power

If separate power sources are used for displays, then adequate power supply is achieved, but device complexity and infrastructure needs increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvepower supply capacityVSAvoidsystem complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
PowerVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The system merges the power transmission function with the information communication function by using the electromagnetic radiation field from the information reader to simultaneously power the wireless display and transmit data. This integration eliminates separate power sources, adapters, and wiring infrastructure while providing adequate power capacity through the unified electromagnetic field system

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

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 the creation of low-power, wireless displays that can be easily installed and operated, reducing infrastructure requirements while providing personalized information to customers or product owners.

Implementation Method 1

providing power to the display screen wirelessly

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElectromagnetic radiation: Electromagnetic Induction

Implementation Method 2

providing information to the display screen wirelessly

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElectromagnetic radiation: Electromagnetic Induction

Implementation Method 3

reading an identification card or tag to obtain identification information

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElectromagnetic field interaction: Electromagnetic Induction

Data Source

PatentUS7429984B2Display management system
Publication Date: 2008.09.30 PHILIP MORRIS USA INC
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AI summary

Systems and methods for providing personalized information are provided. Based on an identification of a customer and/or a product, the personalized information is produced and wirelessly provided to a display such as a wireless display. A wireless information reader is used to gather the identification and the personalized information and transmit power and data to the display.