Wrist-Mounted Display Alignment Using Magnetic Strap Repositioning
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing wrist-mounted display devices lack an efficient method to automatically align with primary display devices for simultaneous use, requiring manual adjustment and disrupting user interaction.
Innovation Solution
A method that utilizes historical usage data to determine alignment positions for wrist-mounted displays along a magnetic path on the wrist-strap, allowing automatic repositioning to match the viewing direction of primary display devices, enabling seamless collaboration between devices.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If manual adjustment of wrist-mounted display is used, then device simplicity is maintained, but user interaction efficiency deteriorates due to disruption and time loss
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces manual mechanical adjustment with an automated magnetic alignment system. The wrist-mounted display contains magnetic components that automatically align with magnetic fields generated by the primary display device, eliminating the need for manual positioning while maintaining structural simplicity.
Solution Approach 2:
The wrist-mounted display performs self-alignment through magnetic attraction and repulsion forces. When brought near the primary display device, the magnetic components automatically position the wrist display at the optimal viewing angle without requiring user intervention or complex control mechanisms.
2Measurement precision
If automatic alignment system is implemented, then alignment precision is improved, but device complexity increases due to additional components
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies magnetic alignment components only at specific locations on the wrist-mounted display where they are most effective, rather than using a comprehensive automated positioning system throughout the device. This localized approach achieves precise alignment while minimizing added complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent utilizes changes in magnetic field parameters (strength, direction) to achieve precise alignment. By varying the magnetic field characteristics based on proximity and orientation, the system achieves accurate positioning without requiring complex mechanical actuators or sensors.
3Adaptability or versatility
If display component is repositionable along wrist-strap, then adaptability to different viewing angles is improved, but manufacturing complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a dynamic positioning system where the display component can move along the wrist-strap to different positions based on viewing requirements. Magnetic components enable the display to slide to specific locations and hold position automatically, providing adaptability without complex mechanical fastening systems at each position.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces magnetic fields as an intermediary mechanism between the display component and the wrist-strap. This magnetic intermediary enables easy repositioning and secure holding without requiring physical connectors or complex mounting hardware at multiple positions along the strap.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Facilitates simultaneous and effective use of both display devices by automatically aligning the wrist-mounted display with the primary device, enhancing user interaction and reducing manual intervention.
Implementation Method 1
repositioning the display component of the wrist-mounted display device from a first position along the wrist-strap to a second position along the wrist-strap based, at least in part, on the orientation of the first display device relative to the wrist-mounted display device
Data Source
AI summary
Disclosed are techniques for automatically aligning a wrist-mounted display device to a primary display device to facilitate simultaneous use of both display devices. Historical usage information corresponding to a user using both devices is leveraged to determine usage patterns for the devices together. Subsequently, when the primary display device is used by the user, the usage patterns are used to determine when the wrist-mounted display device can be used together with the primary display device. Position information from each device is used to determine a position for the wrist-mounted display device to automatically relocate to for aligning the wrist-mounted display device and the primary display device to have similar viewing directions. The wrist-mounted display device is automatically aligned to the position, and a usage of the aligned wrist-mounted display device is initiated based on the historical usage patterns.