WO2014029373A1

WO2014029373A1 - Dynamic display device on mobile means

Info

Publication number: WO2014029373A1
Application number: PCT/CZ2013/000089
Authority: WO
Inventors: Zdenek PETRAS
Original assignee: Petras Zdenek
Priority date: 2012-08-21
Filing date: 2013-08-01
Publication date: 2014-02-27
Also published as: CZ25114U1

Abstract

The principle of the dynamic display device on mobile means design is the placement of the information carrier (1), which may be a screen, monitor, display, foil or rotary prism, on mobile means. The information emitted into the surroundings is dynamically changing on the carrier (1). The electronic control unit (2), which is connected to the carrier (1), secures the dynamic changing of the information displayed on carrier (1) and possibly controls or actuates further functions of the equipment and provides communication and data transfers. Besides this, the control unit (2) contains software securing the fulfilment of all the aforementioned functions. Other parts of the design connected with the control unit (2), possibly the carrier (1), are peripherals or components, among which belongs the sliding and turning mechanism (3), internal lighting (4), the ambient monitoring unit (5), the sound device (6), the position sensor (7), the light intensity sensor (8), the vehicle multimedia system (10) and the vehicle control unit (11). All devices obtain energy form the power source (9).

Description

Dynamic Display Device on Mobile Means

Technical Area

The technical design applies to a dynamic display device (hereinafter, only the "DDD"), designed especially for education, information, advertising, and similar purposes. Furthermore, the technical solution applies to the connection of the DDD with mobile means (hereinafter, only the "MM"), for purposes of its operation.

Present Technical State

Mobile means are currently used as information carriers, which may be observed from the vicinity of the mobile means. This information is mostly of a static manner, not changing with time. These are mostly glued or sprayed labels or superstructures or panels bearing the required information.

The current display devices used for displaying various kinds of information, e.g. advertising , information, warning or other, are applied in interiors and exteriors and include various screens or displays of all known technologies, such as LCD, LED, plasma screens, information boards or panels. If the equipment alone does not radiate the required information, as on all types of displays and screens, it is often lit for the highlighting of the effect.

The use of all displaying devices radiating the required information is not usable on mobile means in the current technical and legislation state. Any radiating display device, hereinafter, only the "DD", placed on MM and especially transportation means is subject to approval and is understood as vehicle lighting according to the interpretation of the current legislation. From the standpoint of its use, it opposes this purpose - vehicle lighting - and it therefore cannot be used as such on a vehicle or mobile means during operation. For this reason, it is impossible to place regular radiating DD, such as displays, monitors or screens on transportation means. The use of DD located on MM, especially large screens and displays for various purposes, such as e.g. concerts, advertising panels at fairs, and others, is usual. The MM or transportation means serve only for the transport of the DD. This display device cannot be operated during travel or regular transfer in transport or other traffic.

In case of use of the DD for advertising or information purposes, the information on the efficiency of using the DD is important for the operator, especially from the standpoint of the number of observers and views, the time of occurrence, and the location is also important. For these reasons, this information is monitored.

Technical Design Principle

The principle of the utility model is such a dynamic display device, or DDD, displaying information to the observer, which allows for active changing of the displayed information and which is located on any mobile means, or MM.

Mobile means are any vehicles or means of transportation of persons or cargo, moving on roads, special tracks or outside of them. The DDD is placed on the MM so that the displayed information can be observed from the vicinity of the MM. The DDD on the MM meets all the requirements put on them from the standpoint of weather effects, vehicle operation, crew safety or surroundings and all legislative requirements.

The basic parts of the DDD on the MM are the information carrier and the electronic control unit, which may also be a computer, tablet, phone or another unit. The information carrier can be integrated with the unit into one product or these may be separate devices.

The information carrier displays information into the vicinity of the vehicles. The information carriers is a screen, monitor or any display with regulation of light radiated during information displaying, depending on the lighting, speed or other conditions. Another information carrier may be a foil, which may move or slide in determined time intervals. Finally, the last information carrier may be a rotary prism. If multiple rotary prisms are used next to each other, they are of a three-side design. One separate rotary prism may also have more sides, the number of sides and edges is unlimited and may also be replaced with a rotary cylinder.

In case the information carrier is a foil or a three- or more sided prism, their movement, i.e. foil sliding or prism turning, can be regulated depending on the speed, geographical position, monitoring of the number of observers around the MM etc. The mechanism for the foil sliding or prism turning belongs to the basic parts of the DDD on the MM.

The information carrier is fixed or linked to the electronic control unit providing control and actuation. The link may also be wireless.

The DDD on the MM may contain only the basic parts, i.e. the information carrier and the electronic unit, possibly the turning mechanism. Besides these basic parts, it can also be connected with other peripherals, such as a unit monitoring the surroundings, a sound device, a position sensor, a light intensity sensor, a power source, a multimedia system of the vehicle or the vehicle control unit (in case the information carrier is a foil or a prism, this can also be the mechanism for the sliding and turning of the information carrier, possibly interior lighting), which significantly expand the possibilities of use and function of the DDD on the MM.

The electronic control unit, which may also be a computer, tablet, phone or another unit, may secure duplex data transfers and communication with the surroundings. The DDD may also be connected with the multimedia or other systems of the vehicle, such as e.g. radio or navigation, and transfer data, signals, sound, display or other information from them.

A part of the DDD is usually also a sound device producing sounds, music or speech, which complements the information displayed into the MM surroundings, and also a unit monitoring important parameters for the selection of the manner of displaying the information. Among these are e.g. the geographical position, i.e. the GPS coordinates, the information on the density of observers around the MM sensed by a camera or the noise conditions recorded using a microphone, possibly others. The DDD is fixed to the body or frame of the mobile means. The placement is possible on any side of the MM, including premises used as doors, windows, unless this limits the functionality, safety or any other aspect or legislative requirement. The DDD may either be an integral part of the MM directly from production or a separate device, which can be simply fixed on the MM or into it MP in a separable manner, i.e. by fixed anchoring of holders on the MM and screwing or other simply separable manner of fixing the DDD into such holders and connecting it to further peripherals and power sources. However, the fixing of the DDD is always performed so that its spontaneous loosening cannot occur, namely both inward and outward. Information is displayed outside the MM and the information carrier may be located behind a transparent area or glass, especially due to weather effects. The DDD is of any size and ratio of sides, according to the purpose and possibilities of mounting on the MM.

By using the DDD on the MM, the operator obtains equipment, which allows for dynamically changing the displayed information, unlike the currently known solutions. Thanks to this, it is possible to significantly increase the efficiency and the amount of transferred information and to flexibly adapt it to current requirements. At the same time, this visual information can be complemented with sound information.

By the motion of the MM, the operator obtains a further increase of the information transfer efficiency.

This design of the DDD on the MM solves the requirement for the dynamic display device on the carrier in question and simultaneously meets all currently known legislative requirements for transport and mobile means and thus solves the shortcomings of the present technical state.

The advantage of this technical solution consists in the arbitrary placement of the DDD anywhere on the MM, while adhering to all legislative requirements. Another advantage consists in the use for any MM.

Another advantage consists in an arbitrary size of the DDD, usable for any purposes.

Another advantage consists in the possibility of retrofitting any MM, for cases when the DDD is not equipped directly from production.

Another advantage consists in the regulation of lighting, backlighting or radiating of light outside the MM so that all legislative requirements are met, namely in case the DDD radiates some light.

Another advantage consists in the possibility of monitoring the position of the MM with the DDD and its surroundings.

Another advantage consists in the use of the electronic unit for control, actuation, communication, and data transfers.

Another advantage consists in the possibility of combining visual and sound information.

Another advantage consists in the possibility of connecting the DDD to the multimedia or other systems of the vehicle and the possibility of transferring data, signals, sound, visual or other information from them.

Explanation of Photographs and the Drawing

Fig. 1 is the depiction of the MM with the DDD, where the information carrier is a screen or display with radiated light regulation.

Fig. 2 is the depiction of the MM with the DDD, where the information carrier is a moving foil.

Fig. 3 is the depiction of the MM with the DDD, where the information carrier is a three- sided rotary prism. Fig. 4 is the schematic depiction of the DDD on the MM and individual structural and functional elements and peripherals

Examples of Technical Design Implementation

In Fig. 4, the implementation of the DDD on the MM according to the utility model is schematically depicted, connecting the information carrier 1 with the electronic control unit 2 and possibly other peripherals or parts of the MM.

The basic part of the DDD on the MM is the information carrier 1. The information carrier may be of three designs, which are depicted in Figs. 1 to 3.

In Fig. 1, there is the implementation of the DDD on the MM, where the information carrier is a screen, monitor or display with the regulation of light emitted during displaying of information, depending on the lighting, speed or other conditions. In Fig. 2, there is the implementation of the DDD on the MM, where the information carrier is a foil. This constantly moves or may be slid in certain determined time intervals. In Fig. 3, there is the DDD implementation, where the information carrier are multiple three-sided rotary prisms placed next to each other. The rotary prisms are mostly placed vertically, but can also be placed horizontally or the information carrier can be just one three- or more sided prism or a cylinder.

The information carrier 1 is fitted or connected with the electronic control unit 2 for control and actuation of the DDD on the MM. The control unit 2 also allows for duplex data transfers, communication, collection, and evaluation of data between other peripherals or components 3 to 11. These peripherals or components may be used and connected with the control unit 2 individually or in a mutual combination. The control unit 2 may be a single- purpose control unit of the DDD, but also a computer, tablet, phone or any other device equipped with the software with the aforementioned capabilities and functions. All these possible devices usable as a control unit contain the needed software for fulfilling all the aforementioned functions. The control unit is or may be linked to the following peripherals or components - the sliding or turning mechanism 3, internal lighting 4, ambient monitoring unit 5, sound equipment 6, position sensor 7, light intensity sensor 8, power source 9, vehicle multimedia system 10, and the vehicle control unit 11.

The sliding or turning mechanism 3 is connected with the information carrier 1, namely in case the information carrier is a sliding foil or one three- or more sided or multiple three- sided rotary prisms placed next to each other. In this case, the information carrier 1 may also be fitted with the internal lighting 4. The internal lighting 4 is connected with the control unit 2, while the control unit 2 controls and regulates the lighting intensity depending on the lighting, speed or other conditions. The mechanism 3 and the lighting 4 are also connected to the power source 9.

The vehicle ambient monitoring unit 5 and the position sensor 7 are connected with the control unit 2 and monitor important parameters, among which belong the geographic position of the MM during the use of the DDD and furthermore the information from the space in front of the DDD, related especially to the number of observers of the emitted information. In case of using this equipment function, their operation is completely automatic and does not need any operator intervention during the MM operation.

The sound device 6 complements the visual information from the carrier 1 with sound information. In case the information carrier 1 is a display or a screen, the sound device 6 may be a direct component of the information carrier 1. In all cases, the sound device, which is mostly a loudspeaker, can be used as a separate peripheral. In this case, the sound device 6 is connected with the control unit 2 and the power source 9. The sound device 6 is also linkable to sound outputs of the vehicle multimedia unit 10.

The control unit 2 is also connected or may be connected with the vehicle multimedia or other systems 10 and any multimedia systems, such as various players, phones, and tablets, and may transfer data, sound, visual or other information or signals from them. All parts and peripherals of the DDD on the MM need electric energy for their function, transfers of data, signals or information, and furthermore for all functions connected with operation and control. Therefore, all parts 1 to 8, 10 and 11 are connected to the power source 9. The connection may either be direct or via another system part, e.g. the control unit 2. The power source 9 is the MM source, a separate battery or another DDD power source, such as a solar cell.

The light intensity sensor 8 around the vehicle is connected with the control unit 2 and hands information on light intensity over to it. The control unit 2 regulates the emitted light intensity of the information carrier 1 so that all legislative requirements are met.

All needed control or actuation signals and functions are programmed in the control unit 2. This controls the information change on the information carrier 1, which takes place automatically without the necessity of manual intervention of anyone from the MM. For basic control functions, regular technologies and devices available today are used. The control unit 2 may also be controlled and programmed using technologies and equipment available today. All of this by the physical connection via cables or wirelessly.

The control unit 2 is or may be connected with the vehicle control unit 11. The vehicle control unit 11 is a device, which is a part of the MM, providing information on speed, movement, and position of the vehicle, light intensity, precipitation, and other operation related information. The vehicle control unit 11 in this case provides the control unit 2 with the needed data and information from the MM operation, which is especially the information on speed, movement, and position of the vehicle or light intensity.

Claims

1. A dynamic display device on mobile means fitted with a power source (9), which consists of an information carrier (1), which is fitted or connected with a control unit (2), which is furthermore connected with an ambient monitoring unit (5), a sound device (6), a position sensor (7), a light intensity sensor (8), a vehicle multimedia system (10) or a vehicle control unit (11), which is characterised by the information carrier (1) being a screen, monitor or display.

2. A dynamic display device on mobile means fitted with a power source (9), which consists of an information carrier (1), which is fitted or connected with an electronic control unit (2), which is furthermore connected with an ambient monitoring unit (5), a sound device (6), a position sensor (7), a light intensity sensor (8), a vehicle multimedia system (10) or a vehicle control unit (11), which is characterised by the information carrier (1) being a foil, which is moving or sliding in determined time intervals using a sliding or turning mechanism (3) of the information carrier (1).

3. A dynamic display device on mobile means fitted with a power source (9), which consists of an information carrier (1), which is fitted or connected with an electronic control unit (2),which is furthermore connected with an ambient monitoring unit (5), a sound device (6), a position sensor (7), a light intensity sensor (8), a vehicle multimedia system (10) or a vehicle control unit (11), which is characterised by the information carrier (1) being formed by at least one multi-sided rotary prism or cylinder movable using a sliding or turning mechanism (3) of the information carrier (1).

4. A dynamic display device on mobile means pursuant to claim 1, which is characterised by the information carrier (1) being fitted with light intensity regulation.

5. A dynamic display device on mobile means pursuant to claims 2 and 3, which is characterised by the information carrier being fitted with an internal lighting unit (4) with light intensity regulation.

6. A dynamic display device on mobile means pursuant to some of claims 1 to 5, which is characterised by being adapted to additional, removable mounting on the mobile means.

7. A dynamic display device on mobile means pursuant to some of claims 1 to 6, which is characterised by having arbitrary dimensions of the information carrier (1).

8. Mobile means, which is characterised by being fitted with a dynamic display device pursuant to some of claims 1 to 7.