A display apparatus and a display method for a display apparatus

Abstract

A display apparatus and a display method for a display apparatus are disclosed. The display apparatus includes a display for displaying a user interface including a menu, and a controller configured to control the user interface to display prompt content corresponding to an option of the menu when a focus of the user interface is located at the option, the prompt content including a video for introducing a function of the option and / or a text for introducing the function of the option.

Description

[0001] Cross-reference to related applications

[0002] This application claims priority to Chinese patent applications No. 202110820749.0 filed on July 20, 2021, and No. 202110823565.X filed on July 21, 2021, the entire contents of which are incorporated herein by reference. Technical Field

[0003] This application relates to the field of display device technology, and in particular, to a display device and a display method for the display device. Background Technology

[0004] User interfaces (UIs) are commonly used in display devices, allowing users to interact with the device and configure its functions and perform daily operations. UIs include selectable items such as various controls (like progress bars) and menus. Menus on display devices such as televisions may include sub-menus for system settings, picture quality settings, and sound settings, and these sub-menus may contain multiple different function options.

[0005] In some menu display implementations, the user interface typically displays a main menu, submenus, and their names. Submenus contain function options displayed as specific names, usually presented as a vertical list. In the main menu interface, the user operates a remote control to switch between different submenus, causing the user interface to display the submenu's function options. For example, when a user uses a remote control to switch between multiple function options within a submenu, the function option displayed as its specific name in the user interface will be highlighted when selected, awaiting further confirmation from the user.

[0006] However, as smart TVs continue to upgrade and incorporate various picture and sound quality enhancement technologies, the efficiency of traditional menu displays can no longer meet the demands of complex and professional TV functions. When the TV menu contains professional parameters and configuration effects that are difficult for ordinary people to identify and understand, users cannot easily understand the specific configuration effects just by looking at the names of the menu options. Users need to repeatedly set and compare multiple options to determine the specific function settings they represent; or users need to refer to the instruction manual during the setting process to compare and understand the options in order to perform the appropriate operations on the options in the menu.

[0007] Furthermore, as users' demands for resource quality continue to increase, display devices now offer users professional parameter setting functions for resources such as Picture and Sound. For example, if a user needs to adjust the image quality of a resource, the display device can provide the user with multiple image modes, each corresponding to different quality parameters.

[0008] In the image mode options, the display device can show all image modes on the image mode page, allowing users to select the desired mode. However, currently, display devices use a universal image mode page for all resources, and the parameter values ​​for each image mode on this page are fixed. If a resource has specific display requirements, or if a user has specific display requirements for a resource, some of the currently configured fixed image modes may not be compatible with those requirements, thus affecting the user's viewing experience. Summary of the Invention

[0009] According to one aspect of this application, a display device is provided, comprising: a display for displaying images and a user interface; a controller configured to: display the user interface on the display, the user interface including selectable items, the items including menus; and when focus is on an option of the menu, control the user interface to display prompt content corresponding to the option, the prompt content including images and / or text describing the function of the option.

[0010] In embodiments of this application, the controller may be further configured to: acquire source information of the target video source currently being played by the display device, the source information including signal source information and type information of the target video source; determine all image modes corresponding to the target video source based on the signal source information and the type information; and display all image modes in the same image mode list.

[0011] According to another aspect of this application, a display method for a display device is provided, the method comprising: displaying a user interface including selectable items, the items including menus; and when the focus is on an option of the menu in the display interface, displaying prompt content corresponding to the option on the user interface, the prompt content including images and / or text describing the function of the option.

[0012] In this embodiment of the application, the display method for the display device further includes: obtaining source information of the target video source currently being played by the display device, the source information including signal source information and type information of the target video source; determining all image modes corresponding to the target video source based on the signal source information and the type information; and displaying all image modes in the same image mode list.

[0013] According to another aspect of this application, a computer-readable non-volatile storage medium is provided, having stored thereon computer program instructions that, when executed by a processor, cause the processor to perform: displaying a user interface including selectable items, the items including menus; and when the focus of the user interface is on an option of the menu in the user interface, displaying prompt content corresponding to the option on the user interface, the prompt content including images and / or text describing the function of the option. Attached Figure Description

[0014] Figure 1 This describes the use cases of the display device according to some embodiments;

[0015] Figure 2 This is a hardware configuration block diagram of a control device 100 according to some embodiments;

[0016] Figure 3 This is a hardware configuration block diagram of a display device 200 according to some embodiments;

[0017] Figure 4 This is a software configuration diagram of a display device 200 according to some embodiments;

[0018] Figure 5A This is a schematic diagram of a user interface displayed according to an embodiment of the present application, showing a menu with a graphic style.

[0019] Figure 5B This is a schematic diagram of a user interface displayed according to another embodiment of the present application, showing a menu with a graphic style.

[0020] Figure 5C This is a schematic diagram of a user interface displayed according to another embodiment of the present application, showing a menu with a graphic style.

[0021] Figure 5D This is a schematic diagram of a user interface displayed according to another embodiment of the present application, showing a menu with a graphic style.

[0022] Figure 5E This is a schematic diagram of a user interface displayed according to another embodiment of the present application, showing a menu with a graphic style.

[0023] Figure 5FThis is a schematic diagram of a user interface displayed according to another embodiment of the present application, showing a menu with a graphic style.

[0024] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of an image mode page with a fixed image mode according to an embodiment of this application;

[0025] Figure 7 A flowchart illustrating the display image mode of a display device 200 according to some embodiments;

[0026] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of an image mode list corresponding to Dolby-type film sources according to some embodiments;

[0027] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of a list of image modes corresponding to HDR 10+ type video sources according to some embodiments;

[0028] Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of an image mode list corresponding to an SDR type video source provided by a network application signal source according to some embodiments;

[0029] Figure 11 This is a schematic diagram of a list of image modes corresponding to an SDR-type video source provided by an HDMI signal source according to some embodiments;

[0030] Figure 12 This is a schematic diagram of an image mode list corresponding to HDR type video sources according to some embodiments;

[0031] Figure 13 A flowchart illustrating how a display device 200 acquires video source information according to some embodiments;

[0032] Figure 14 This is a schematic diagram of a menu page according to some embodiments;

[0033] Figure 15 This is a schematic diagram of a settings page according to some embodiments;

[0034] Figure 16 A schematic diagram of an image settings page according to some embodiments;

[0035] Figure 17 This is a schematic diagram of an enhanced viewing page according to some embodiments;

[0036] Figure 18 A schematic diagram of an image mode list with an automatic mode according to some embodiments; and

[0037] Figure 19 This is a schematic diagram of prompt information according to some embodiments. Detailed Implementation

[0038] To make the objectives and implementation methods of this application clearer, the exemplary implementation methods of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the exemplary embodiments of this application. Obviously, the exemplary embodiments described are only some embodiments of this application, and not all embodiments.

[0039] It should be noted that the brief descriptions of terms in this application are only for the convenience of understanding the embodiments described below, and are not intended to limit the embodiments of this application. Unless otherwise stated, these terms should be understood in their ordinary and common meaning.

[0040] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the operational scenario between the display device and the control unit according to the embodiment. Figure 1 As shown, the user can operate the display device 200 through the smart device 300 or the control device 100.

[0041] In some embodiments, the control device 100 may be a remote control. Communication between the remote control and the display device includes infrared protocol communication, Bluetooth protocol communication, and other short-range communication methods, controlling the display device 200 wirelessly or via wired means. Users can control the display device 200 by inputting user commands through buttons on the remote control, voice input, control panel input, etc.

[0042] In some embodiments, a smart device 300 (such as a mobile terminal, tablet computer, computer, laptop computer, etc.) may also be used to control the display device 200. For example, an application running on the smart device may be used to control the display device 200.

[0043] In some embodiments, the display device 200 can also be controlled in ways other than the control device 100 and the smart device 300. For example, it can be controlled by directly receiving the user's voice commands through a module configured inside the display device 200 for acquiring voice commands, or it can be controlled by receiving the user's voice commands through a voice control device set outside the display device 200.

[0044] In some embodiments, the display device 200 also communicates data with the server 400.

[0045] Figure 2 This is a block diagram illustrating the configuration of a control device 100 according to some embodiments. For example... Figure 2 As shown, the control device 100 includes a controller 110, a communication interface 130, a user input / output interface 140, a memory, and a power supply. The control device 100 can receive user input operation commands and convert the operation commands into commands that the display device 200 can recognize and respond to, thus acting as an intermediary for interaction between the user and the display device 200.

[0046] In some embodiments, the communication interface 130 is used for external communication and includes at least one of a WIFI chip, a Bluetooth module, an NFC module, or an alternative module.

[0047] In some embodiments, the user input / output interface 140 includes at least one of a microphone, touchpad, sensor, button, or alternative module.

[0048] Figure 3 This is a block diagram of the hardware configuration of the display device 200 according to some embodiments.

[0049] In some embodiments, the display device 200 includes at least one of a tuner 210, a communicator 220, a detector 230, an external device interface 240, a controller 250, a display 260, an audio output interface 270, a memory, a power supply, and a user interface.

[0050] In some embodiments, the controller includes a processor, a video processor, an audio processor, a graphics processor, RAM, ROM, and a first to an nth interface for input / output.

[0051] In some embodiments, the display 260 includes a display screen component for presenting an image, a driving component for driving image display, a component for receiving image signals from the controller output, and a user control UI interface for displaying video content, image content, menu control interface, and user control UI interface.

[0052] In some embodiments, the display 260 may be a liquid crystal display, an OLED display, or a projection display, and may also be a projection device and a projection screen.

[0053] In some embodiments, the communicator 220 is a component used to communicate with external devices or servers according to various communication protocol types. For example, the communicator may include at least one of a Wi-Fi module, a Bluetooth module, a wired Ethernet module, other network communication protocol chips or near-field communication protocol chips, and an infrared receiver. The display device 200 can establish the transmission and reception of control signals and data signals with the external control device 100 or the server 400 through the communicator 220.

[0054] In some embodiments, the user input interface can be used to receive control signals from the control device 100 (e.g., an infrared remote control).

[0055] See Figure 4In some embodiments, the system is divided into four layers, from top to bottom: the Applications layer (referred to as the "Application Layer"), the Application Framework layer (referred to as the "Framework Layer"), the Android runtime and system library layer (referred to as the "System Runtime Layer"), and the kernel layer.

[0056] The embodiments of this application can be applied to various types of display devices (including but not limited to: smart TVs, LCD TVs, set-top boxes, etc.). The following will use a smart TV as an example to illustrate the display device and the display method used in the display device.

[0057] Figure 5A This is a schematic diagram of a user interface displaying a text and image style menu according to an embodiment of this application.

[0058] In some embodiments, the display device provided in this application includes a display screen, which can be used to display images and a user interface. The user interface can display selectable items, such as various controls (e.g., progress bars) and menus, for controlling the television. Users can configure television functions by selecting and confirming options in the television menu through control devices such as remote controls.

[0059] In embodiments of this application, the menu in the user interface may include images and / or text, that is, the menu is a graphic menu.

[0060] For example, common image menus on smart TVs may include image effects menus, image ratio menus, and image mode menus, while common sound settings menus on smart TVs may include audio menus and surround sound menus.

[0061] The display device provided in this application can provide users with a menu display of images, text, or a combination of images and text in a specific menu setting interface, based on the function corresponding to the menu setting option, thereby providing users with an intuitive visual and auditory description of the option.

[0062] In the embodiments of this application, during the display process, the graphic and textual prompts and descriptions of the graphic and textual style menu will change in real time as the focus moves, automatically adapting to the menu option corresponding to the current focus. This allows the user to obtain a detailed graphic and textual description and introduction of the current option in real time, realizing intelligent display of menu graphic and textual styles and bringing a comfortable functional experience to the user.

[0063] In some embodiments, the menu contains multiple options. During the display process, when the focus of the user interface is on an option of the menu, the controller can control the user interface to display prompts corresponding to the option. These prompts include images and / or text describing the function of the option.

[0064] In the embodiments of this application, when the focus is on the current option (hereinafter also referred to as the "first option"), the controller will control the first option to be displayed with high brightness to prompt the user that the current option has been selected, and the controller will control the user interface to display the first prompt content corresponding to the first option. The first prompt content is used to describe and introduce the functional configuration effect of the first option to help the user decide whether to confirm the first option.

[0065] For example, Figure 5A The audio menu displayed in the user interface includes four options: Dynamic, Standard, Classical, and Movie. The current focus of the TV user interface is on the Dynamic option, and the interface displays the corresponding first prompt, located in the menu below all options. Specifically, it is displayed as an image and a text paragraph displayed over the image.

[0066] It can be observed that without any prompts, ordinary users would find it difficult to understand the specific meaning of the dynamic options in the corresponding audio menu and the effects of their settings.

[0067] The concert scene photos in the first prompt provide users with a visual and intuitive introduction to the dynamic options in the menu, and the setting effect may be similar to that of a live concert. The text paragraphs displayed on the images, such as "Suitable for enjoying music, concerts, TV series, and other moments," clearly indicate to users that when listening to or watching live or recorded concerts, or listening to pop music or watching TV series, selecting the dynamic options will provide a better auditory experience.

[0068] This display method for display devices reduces the difficulty for users to understand the function options, so that users do not need to set up different options one by one and repeatedly compare the differences in the corresponding audio effects under different option settings. This allows users to quickly select the desired function.

[0069] Figure 5B This is a schematic diagram of a user interface displaying a text and image style menu according to another embodiment of this application.

[0070] In some embodiments, when the focus in the user interface moves from the first option to the next option (hereinafter also referred to as the "second option"), the controller will control the user interface to display a second prompt corresponding to the second option.

[0071] The second prompt may include a second image for visually introducing the function of the second option, and / or a second text that briefly introduces the function of the second option. It is understood that the second prompt corresponding to the second option may include both an image and text, or may include only an image or only text.

[0072] For example, based on Figure 5A When operating the user interface, the user moves the focus from the dynamic options to the movie options. The prompt below the audio menu in the user interface changes instantly, from describing images and text about dynamics to describing images and text about movies. It can be observed that the second prompt for the movie option in the audio menu has significantly changed from the first. In this embodiment, the second image is specifically implemented as a picture, and the movie scene depicted in the picture provides the user with a clearer understanding of the functional effect. The second text displays "Suitable for setting when watching movies," explicitly indicating to the user that the audio effect represented by the movie option is suitable for movies or videos with large scenes.

[0073] In the embodiments of this application, the menu is displayed in a graphic style, and descriptive text and images corresponding to the options in the menu are presented, thereby enriching the content of the menu and enabling users to quickly select the desired function, providing users with a better experience.

[0074] In some embodiments, when the focus of the user interface moves from the first option in the menu to the second option, the controller will draw a specific prompt area in the user interface. During the switching of options, the controller controls the prompt area to switch from displaying the first prompt content to displaying the second prompt content. It should be noted that the prompt area and the menu option are usually set to maintain a relatively fixed position.

[0075] For example, the user interface has Figure 5A Transform into Figure 5B During the process, the first and second prompts are displayed in the same location on the user interface. That is, the controller displays the corresponding prompt in a fixed prompt area in real time according to the different menu options.

[0076] By setting the notification area, the display of notification content can be kept in a fixed position, improving the regularity and neatness of the TV user interface display.

[0077] In some embodiments, when the second prompt content displayed on the user interface includes a second image and second text, the controller controls the second text to be displayed over the lower edge of the second image. That is, in this embodiment, the text paragraph is displayed over the second image, and the text paragraph is displayed within the display area of ​​the image. The text paragraph can be configured with different transparency levels to display different combined effects, such as... Figure 5A , Figure 5B As shown in the image.

[0078] In some embodiments, when the second prompt content displayed on the user interface includes a second image and second text, the controller can also control the position of the second text displayed around the second image, such as displaying it on the bottom, right, left, or top of the image, to display different combined effects.

[0079] In some embodiments, the user interface may display a second prompt, including a second image and second text, and the controller controls the second text and second image to be displayed in a list within the user interface menu.

[0080] For example, Figure 5B The audio menu features four options and a second prompt displayed in a vertical list to suit the user's typical viewing habits.

[0081] In some embodiments, the second image included in the second prompt content may be an image, animation, short video, or audio, etc., which can more intuitively and vividly introduce the function and effect mapped by the second option of the menu through multimedia.

[0082] Figure 5C This is a schematic diagram of a user interface displaying a text and image style menu according to another embodiment of this application.

[0083] In some embodiments, when the focus of the menu in the user interface moves from the first option to the second option, the second prompt content may consist only of a second image used to visually introduce the function of the second option.

[0084] For example, based on Figure 5C The surround sound settings menu shown includes options for concert, movie, and off. The current focus is on the movie option, and the corresponding prompt displayed on the user interface is a video introduction. As can be seen from the image, compared to a TV without surround sound, the prompt image displays multiple sound indicators, including sound emanating from the left and right sides of the TV and sound emanating from the front of the TV panel. Based on the current prompt, users will intuitively understand that configuring the movie option will add four channels to the TV's surround sound.

[0085] In some embodiments, based on Figure 5CThe user interface is used to operate the system. When the user switches the focus from the movie option to the concert option, the second prompt in the user interface is displayed immediately. Figure 5D As shown, in the concert sound effect settings, the visual introduction with pictures has two fewer audio channels compared to the movie options. Through this graphic menu display scheme, users can intuitively and clearly understand the difference between the surround sound configurations for concerts and movies.

[0086] In some embodiments, based on Figure 5D The user operates through the user interface. When the user switches the focus from the concert option to the off option, the second prompt in the user interface is displayed immediately. Figure 5E As shown in the image, after the "Off" option is selected, the prompt displayed on the user interface has two fewer audio channels compared to the image for the "Concert" option. This can be interpreted as the TV not displaying surround sound in "Off" mode.

[0087] According to the embodiments of this application, by displaying the above graphic menu, users can intuitively compare the effects of multiple options in the menu, thereby improving the accuracy and convenience of operation in human-computer interaction.

[0088] Figure 5F This is a schematic diagram of a user interface displaying a graphic menu according to another embodiment of this application.

[0089] In some embodiments, the user interface displays a second prompt corresponding to the second option. When the second prompt only includes the second text, the controller controls the second text in the user interface to be displayed between the menu name and the option.

[0090] In some embodiments, the controller may also control the second option to be displayed in high brightness in the user interface, control the font size of the menu name to be larger than that of the option, and control the font size of the second text, so that the user can quickly identify the prompt content corresponding to the option in multiple lines of text.

[0091] For example, in the TV user interface, users can access the image effects settings menu via the path Settings, Image, and Image Effects. When the focus is on Vivid, a prompt text paragraph will be displayed below the menu name: "Suitable for watching movies during the day and in bright living room environments." This explicit approach allows users to quickly and accurately understand the function effect of the option and the scenario in which the option is configured.

[0092] It's understandable that displaying the specific image effect meaning of the corresponding option in text form under the title of the image effect settings page helps users understand it. As the focus moves, the corresponding text information changes in real time, ensuring the option prompts change with the focus and guaranteeing the real-time performance and reliability of the function.

[0093] In some embodiments, image settings and sound settings are the most commonly used menu settings options on smart TVs, primarily providing users with the most intuitive parameter adjustments for visual and auditory effects, greatly impacting the user experience. The graphic and text style menu display method provided by this invention can provide users with three menu display methods—graphic, text, and graphic and text—based on the function of the settings menu in the settings interface of a specific function.

[0094] Meanwhile, the graphic and text-style menu display prompts and descriptions change as the focus moves, automatically adapting to the option corresponding to the current focus. This allows users to receive a brief description and introduction of the specific graphic and text style of the current option in real time, realizing intelligent display of menu graphic and text styles and bringing users a comfortable functional experience.

[0095] In some embodiments, the graphic and text style menu display method provided in this application can display related function menus in graphic, text, and graphic and text styles. When a user enters the settings page, the smart TV will automatically change the display style of the settings menu according to the current scene, presenting the specific functional characteristics of the focused option in the current menu to the user in graphic and text form, making it convenient for the user to make specific selections.

[0096] Meanwhile, after the user moves the focus, the relevant graphic and text menu information will be updated in real time, making it convenient for the user to obtain the current menu information in real time and accurately, and select the best parameter options. This provides users with an intelligent, convenient, and instant graphic and text menu display solution. This solution not only makes it easy for users to view the graphic and text information of the menu, but also enhances the intelligence of the product, improves the interactive experience of the product, and improves the user experience of the product.

[0097] In embodiments of this application, a display device is also provided that can implement the function of selecting an image mode from a menu.

[0098] For example, as users' demands for resource quality continue to increase, the display device 200 provides users with professional parameter setting functions for resources such as Picture and Sound. For instance, if a user needs to adjust the image quality of a resource, the display device 200 can provide the user with multiple image modes, each corresponding to different quality parameters.

[0099] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of an image mode page with a fixed image mode in an embodiment of this application, such as... Figure 6 As shown, this image mode page only offers image mode adjustments such as Vivid, Standard, Energy Saving, Game, Sports, Daytime Cinema, and Nighttime Cinema, which are adaptable to all resources. That is, whenever a user watches a resource and needs to adjust the mode for that resource, the display device 200 will display an image mode such as... Figure 6The image mode page is shown. If a resource has special display requirements, or if a user has special display requirements for a resource, the currently configured fixed image modes may not be suitable for that resource's display requirements, thus affecting the user's viewing experience. The display device 200 can display all image modes on the image mode page, allowing the user to select the desired mode.

[0100] However, in Figure 6 On the display device 200 shown, a universal image mode page is configured for all resources, and the parameter values ​​corresponding to each image mode on the image mode page are fixed.

[0101] In this application embodiment, a display device 200 is also provided, which can provide and display different image modes for different signal sources and different types of video sources, instead of using one or a few fixed image modes to adapt to all video sources, thereby ensuring that the image display quality of the video sources can meet the user's viewing needs.

[0102] The display device 200 provided in this application embodiment first needs to configure corresponding image modes for different signal sources and different types of video sources. For example, Dolby-type video sources provided by different signal sources can all correspond to Dolby Vision IQ mode, Dolby Vision Dark mode, and Dolby Vision Custom mode, etc.; HDR (High-Dynamic Range) type video sources provided by different signal sources can all correspond to HDR Vivid mode, HDR Standard mode, HDR Theater mode, etc.; SDR (Standard Dynamic Range) type video sources provided by network application signal sources and HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) signal sources can all correspond to Vivid mode, Standard mode, Energy Saving mode, Sports mode, Daytime Cinema mode, Nighttime Cinema mode, etc. Furthermore, different image modes each have their own image quality parameters.

[0103] After configuring the various alternative image modes, the display device 200 can play the content of the target video source according to the user's selection. When the user needs to change the image mode of the target video source, the user can input an image mode display command to the display device 200. After receiving the command, the display device 200 can select all the alternative image modes corresponding to the target video source from the configured alternative image modes. Then, these image modes are displayed sequentially in the image mode list for the user to choose from. After the user selects the target image mode, the display device 200 can adjust the image quality of the target video source according to the image quality parameters corresponding to the target image, thereby meeting the user's viewing needs.

[0104] See Figure 7 , Figure 7 This is a flowchart illustrating the display of image modes by a display device 200 according to some embodiments. In the display device 200, a controller 250 specifically executes the processing procedures of the display device 200. When displaying image modes, the controller 250 can be configured to: first, acquire source information of the target video source currently being played by the display device 200, wherein the source information includes signal source information and type information of the target video source; then, determine all image modes corresponding to the target video source based on the signal source information and type information; finally, display all image modes in the same image mode list.

[0105] For example, when the source material being played on display device 200 is of Dolby type, after receiving a user-inputted image mode display command, display device 200 can obtain the Dolby Vision IQ, Dolby Vision Dark, and Dolby Vision Custom modes corresponding to the Dolby type source material, and display these modes in the image mode list. See also Figure 8 , Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of a list of image modes corresponding to Dolby-type film sources according to some embodiments.

[0106] When the source material being played on the display device 200 is of type HDR 10+, after receiving an image mode display command from the user, the display device 200 can obtain modes such as HDR 10+ Vivid, HDR 10+ Standard, and HDR10+ Theater, and display these modes in the image mode list. See also Figure 9 , Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of a list of image modes corresponding to HDR 10+ type video sources according to some embodiments.

[0107] When the source information of the target video being played on the display device 200 includes a network application signal source and an SDR type, the display device 200, after receiving a user-inputted image mode display command, can obtain modes such as Vivid, Standard, Energy Saving, Sports, Daytime Cinema, and Nighttime Cinema, and display these modes in the image mode list. See also... Figure 10 , Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of an image mode list corresponding to an SDR type video source provided by a network application signal source according to some embodiments.

[0108] When the source information of the target video being played on the display device 200 includes an HDMI signal source and an SDR type, the display device 200, after receiving a user-inputted image mode display command, can obtain modes such as Vivid, Standard, Energy Saving, Game, Sports, Daytime Cinema, and Nighttime Cinema, and display these modes in the image mode list. See also Figure 11 , Figure 11 This is a schematic diagram of a list of image modes corresponding to an SDR-type video source provided by an HDMI signal source according to some embodiments.

[0109] When the source material of the target video being played on the display device 200 includes an HDR type, the display device 200, after receiving an image mode display command input by the user, can obtain modes such as HDR Vivid, HDR Standard, HDR Energy Saving, HDR Sports, and HDR Theater, and display these modes in the image mode list. See also Figure 12 , Figure 12 This is a schematic diagram of a list of image modes corresponding to HDR type video sources according to some embodiments.

[0110] Users can select a target image mode from the image mode list by operating the directional keys of the control device 100, such as a remote control. Pressing the directional keys can control the focus movement on the image mode list. When the focus is positioned on the target image mode, the user can press the confirmation key to input the selection command for selecting the target image mode to the display device 200.

[0111] Alternatively, users can input voice commands into the display device 200 with voice control functionality to select a target image mode, such as inputting voice commands like "vivid" or "standard".

[0112] After the user selects a target image mode, the controller 250 of the display device 200 can be configured to: first, in response to the user's selection instruction for selecting a target image mode input from the image mode list, obtain the image adjustment parameters corresponding to the target image mode; and then, adjust the image quality of the target source image using the image adjustment parameters.

[0113] As can be seen, the display device 200 in this embodiment can provide different image modes for different signal sources and different types of target video sources, instead of providing the same or a few fixed image modes for all video sources. In this way, the various image modes on the display device 200 can more flexibly adapt to the display requirements of different video sources or the viewing requirements of users, thereby ensuring the user's viewing experience.

[0114] In some embodiments, the image mode list in the display device 200 exists in a subpage of the settings page. The user cannot directly display the image mode list with a single input operation; instead, they need to first control the display device 200 to display the settings page, and then select the corresponding option on the settings page to progressively display the image mode list. Each time the user selects an option, it can be seen as inputting a different selection command to the display device 200.

[0115] See Figure 13 , Figure 13 This is a flowchart illustrating how a display device 200 acquires video source information according to some embodiments. In the embodiments of this application, the processing of the display device 200 is specifically executed by a controller 250.

[0116] While the display device 200 is playing the target video source, the user can bring up a menu page with settings options on the currently displayed content of the target video source. Then, on the menu page, the user selects a settings option, thus inputting a first selection command to the display device 200. Upon receiving the first selection command, the display device 200 displays the settings page. The settings page includes image settings options; the user selects an image settings option, thus inputting a second selection command to the display device 200. Upon receiving the second selection command, the display device 200 displays the image settings page. The image settings page includes image mode options; the user selects an image mode option, thus inputting a third selection command to the display device 200. Upon receiving the third selection command, the display device 200 begins acquiring the video source information of the target video source and determines all image modes corresponding to the target video source based on the video source information.

[0117] Figure 14 This is a schematic diagram of a menu page according to some embodiments. For example... Figure 14 As shown, the menu page displays settings options, etc. Users can bring up the menu page from the currently playing display page by pressing the menu button on the control device 100, such as a remote control.

[0118] Figure 15 This is a schematic diagram of a settings page according to some embodiments. The user, as shown in... Figure 14 After selecting the settings option on the menu page shown, display device 200 will display as follows: Figure 15The settings page shown includes options for image, sound, input ports, parental controls, network, and internet settings.

[0119] Figure 16 This is a schematic diagram of an image settings page according to some embodiments. The user, as shown... Figure 15 After selecting the image settings option on the settings page shown, the display device 200 will display as follows: Figure 16 The image settings page shown includes options such as backlight, image mode, contrast, brightness, color, hue, sharpness, and image aspect ratio.

[0120] Users in Figure 16 After selecting the image mode option on the image settings page shown, the display device 200 can obtain the source information of the target video source currently being played.

[0121] In the process of acquiring source material information described above, the controller 250 of the display device 200 can also be configured to: First, while playing the target source material, receive a first selection command input by the user to the display device 200 for selecting setting options. Then, in response to the first selection command, control the display 260 to display a settings page. Next, in response to a second selection command input by the user on the settings page for selecting image setting options, control the display 260 to display an image settings page. Finally, in response to a third selection command input by the user on the image settings page for selecting an image mode option, acquire the source material information of the target source material.

[0122] In some embodiments, the display device 200 can also provide an automatic adaptation mode that eliminates the need for manual selection of a target image mode. When the display device 200 enables this automatic adaptation mode, it can display the newly added automatic mode in the image mode list corresponding to the currently playing target video source and automatically select that mode. This automatic mode also has corresponding image quality parameters. The display device 200 directly adjusts the image quality of the target video source based on the image quality parameters of this automatic mode.

[0123] See Figure 17 , Figure 17 This is an illustration of an enhanced viewing page according to some embodiments. The enhanced viewing page can display mode options such as automatic content recognition, automatic image mode adaptation, and automatic sound mode adaptation. Users can choose whether to enable the automatic image mode adaptation mode on the enhanced viewing page.

[0124] Figure 18 This is a schematic diagram of an image mode list with an automatic mode according to some embodiments. When the user is in, for example... Figure 17 When the image mode auto-adjustment option is selected on the enhanced viewing page shown, as indicated...Figure 18 As shown, a new automatic mode will appear in the image mode list and be selected by the display device 200. At this time, the user does not need to manually select other image modes; the display device 200 will directly adjust the image quality of the currently playing target source according to the image quality parameters corresponding to the current automatic mode.

[0125] During the automatic image quality adjustment process of the display device 200, the controller 250 of the display device 200 can also be configured to: first, in response to a fourth selection command input by the user on the settings page for selecting the enhanced viewing option, control the display 260 to display the enhanced viewing page. Then, in response to an enable command input by the user on the enhanced viewing page for selecting the image mode adaptive option, control the display 260 to display the automatic mode in the displayed image mode list, and control the automatic mode to be selected. Furthermore, when the automatic mode is selected in the image mode list, the image quality of the target source is adjusted using the image adjustment parameters corresponding to the automatic mode.

[0126] In some embodiments, when the image mode auto-adjustment option is enabled, the display device 200 also needs to display a prompt message when the user needs to adjust the image mode, to remind the user that it is currently in automatic mode and does not require manual selection.

[0127] See Figure 19 , Figure 19 This is a schematic diagram of a prompt message according to some embodiments. The content of the prompt message is, for example, "Currently in a state of automatically adapting and adjusting image quality".

[0128] In some embodiments, even if the display device 200 is currently in an automatic image quality adjustment state, if the image quality adjusted according to the automatic mode cannot meet the user's requirements, the user can manually select the target image mode again. In this case, since the automatic mode is not used, the display device 200 will turn off the image mode adaptive mode on the enhanced viewing page and hide the automatic mode in the image mode list corresponding to the currently playing target video source.

[0129] During this process, the controller 250 of the display device 200 can also be configured to: when the automatic mode is selected in the image mode list, detect whether the user inputs a selection command to the display device 200 for selecting a target image mode. Furthermore, if the user inputs a selection command, hide the automatic mode option in the image mode list and simultaneously disable the image mode adaptive option on the enhanced viewing page.

[0130] As can be seen from the above, the display device 200 provided in this embodiment can pre-configure corresponding image modes for specific signal sources and specific types of video sources, with different image modes corresponding to different image adjustment parameters. When a user watches a target video source on the display device 200, the display device 200 can display some corresponding image modes for the user to choose from based on the video source information of the current target video source, rather than providing the same or a few fixed image modes for all video sources. In this way, the various image modes on the display device 200 can more flexibly adapt to the display requirements of different video sources or the user's viewing requirements, thereby ensuring the user's viewing experience.

[0131] This application embodiment also provides a method for displaying on a display device, the method comprising: displaying a user interface, the user interface including selectable items, the items including menus; when the focus is on an option of the menu in the display interface, displaying prompt content corresponding to the option on the user interface, the prompt content including an image for introducing the function of the option and / or text for introducing the function of the option.

[0132] In some embodiments, displaying prompts corresponding to options specifically includes: when the focus of the user interface moves from the current option to the next option, displaying prompts corresponding to the next option on the user interface; wherein the prompts are displayed in the prompt area of ​​the menu; and wherein the prompt area maintains a relatively fixed position relative to the options in the menu.

[0133] In some embodiments, when displaying prompts that include images and text, the text may be overlaid on the lower edge of the image or the text and the image may be displayed in a list within the menu of the user interface.

[0134] In some embodiments, when displaying a prompt consisting only of text, the text in the prompt can be displayed between the menu name and the option, and the active option can be highlighted in the user interface, wherein the font of the menu name is larger than the font of the option and the text.

[0135] The beneficial effects of this application's embodiments are that, by constructing prompt content, an intuitive introduction to the menu option functions can be achieved; further, by constructing images or pictures, menu option functions can be described in the form of videos or pictures; further, by constructing text, menu option functions can be described in the form of text descriptions; further, by displaying the corresponding prompt content in real time when the focus switches, users can instantly obtain the menu option functions, help users quickly understand the specific adjustment effects and functional characteristics of the menu options, so as to select and set the required parameter values, reduce the difficulty of user operation, and simplify menu setting operations.

[0136] In embodiments of this application, the display method may further include the following steps: obtaining source information of a target video source currently being played on the display device, the source information including signal source information and type information of the target video source; determining all image modes corresponding to the target video source based on the signal source information and the type information; and displaying all image modes in the same image mode list.

[0137] In some embodiments, the method may further include: receiving a first selection instruction from a user to a display device for selecting a setting option for an image mode while playing a target video source; and displaying a settings page on a display in response to the first selection instruction.

[0138] In response to a second selection instruction entered by the user on the settings page for selecting an image mode, an image settings page is displayed on the monitor; in response to a third selection instruction entered by the user on the image settings page for selecting an image mode, source information of the target video source is obtained.

[0139] In some embodiments, the method may further include: in response to a selection instruction input by a user on the image mode list for selecting a target image mode, obtaining image adjustment parameters corresponding to the target image mode; and adjusting the image quality of the target source using the image adjustment parameters.

[0140] In some embodiments, the method may further include: displaying an enhanced viewing page on a display in response to a fourth selection instruction entered by a user on a settings page for selecting an enhanced viewing option; displaying an automatic mode in a list of image modes displayed on a display in response to an enable instruction entered by a user on the enhanced viewing page for selecting an image mode adaptive option, and controlling the automatic mode to be selected; the automatic mode having corresponding image adjustment parameters.

[0141] In some embodiments, the method may further include: when the automatic mode is selected in the image mode list, adjusting the image quality of the target source using the image adjustment parameters corresponding to the automatic mode.

[0142] In some embodiments, the method may further include: when the automatic mode is selected in the image mode list, detecting whether a user inputs a selection command to the display device for selecting a target image mode; when the user inputs the selection command, hiding the option of the automatic mode in the image mode list, and simultaneously turning off the image mode adaptive option on the enhanced viewing page.

[0143] In some embodiments, the display device may include a processor such as a central processing unit (CPU), a video processor, an audio processor, a graphics processing unit (GPU), a storage medium such as RAM (Random Access Memory) or ROM (Read-Only Memory), and at least one of a first to an nth interface for input / output, a communication bus, etc.

[0144] In some embodiments, a computer-readable non-volatile storage medium stores computer program instructions that, when executed by a processor, cause the processor to: display a user interface including selectable items, the items including menus; and when focus is on an option of a menu in the user interface, display prompts on the user interface corresponding to the option, the prompts including images and / or text describing the function of the option.

[0145] For ease of explanation, the above description has been provided in conjunction with specific embodiments. However, the above exemplary discussion is not intended to be exhaustive or to limit the embodiments to the specific forms disclosed above. Various modifications and variations can be obtained based on the above teachings. The selection and description of the above embodiments are for the purpose of better explaining the principles and practical applications, thereby enabling those skilled in the art to better utilize the described embodiments and various different variations of embodiments suitable for specific use considerations.

Claims

1. A display device, comprising: The monitor is configured to display images; A controller connected to the display, the controller being configured to execute instructions to cause the display device to: The source information of the target video currently being played on the display is obtained. The source information includes the signal source information of the target video and the type information of the target video. The type information of the target video includes at least one of Dolby type, High Dynamic Range (HDR) type, or Standard Dynamic Range (SDR) type. A set of image patterns corresponding to the target video source is determined based on the signal source information and the type information, wherein different combinations of signal source information and type information correspond to different sets of image patterns; Display a set of image patterns corresponding to the target video source, wherein, based on the type information of the target video source being SDR type, display the set of image patterns corresponding to the SDR type and the signal source information of the target video source; In response to a selection instruction for a target image mode from a set of displayed image modes, image adjustment parameters corresponding to the target image mode are obtained; Adjust the image quality of the target video source being played according to the image adjustment parameters.

2. The display device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The controller is also configured to execute instructions to cause the display device to: A set of image modes corresponding to the target video source is displayed in the image display list.

3. The display device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The source information includes at least one of external interface signal sources and network application signal sources. The first group of image modes corresponding to the external interface signal source and the SDR type is different from the second group of image modes corresponding to the network application signal source and the SDR type.

4. The display device according to claim 3, characterized in that, The number of screen modes in the first group of screen modes is different from the number of screen modes in the second group of screen modes.

5. The display device according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that, The controller is also configured to execute instructions to cause the display device to: Based on the target video source's type information being SDR and its signal source information being a network application signal source, the following image modes are displayed: Standard Mode, Energy Saving Mode, Daytime Cinema Mode, Nighttime Cinema Mode, Sports Mode, and Vivid Mode.

6. The display device according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that, The controller is also configured to execute instructions to cause the display device to: Based on the target video source's type information being SDR and the target video source's signal source information being HDMI, the following image modes are displayed: Standard Mode, Energy Saving Mode, Daytime Cinema Mode, Nighttime Cinema Mode, Sports Mode, Vivid Mode, and Game Mode.

7. The display device according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that, The controller is also configured to execute instructions to cause the display device to: In response to a selection command to select an enhanced viewing option, the display is controlled to show an enhanced viewing page; In response to the control command to enable the adaptive image mode option on the enhanced viewing page, the image quality of the target video source being played is adjusted using the image adjustment parameters corresponding to the automatic mode.

8. The display device according to claim 7, characterized in that, The controller is also configured to execute instructions to cause the display device to: When adjusting the image quality of the target video source being played using the image adjustment parameters corresponding to the automatic mode, if a selection instruction to select a target image mode is received, the image adjustment parameters corresponding to the target image mode are obtained, the image quality of the target video source being played is adjusted according to the image adjustment parameters, and the image mode adaptive option is turned off.

9. The display device according to claim 8, characterized in that, The controller is also configured to execute instructions to cause the display device to: In response to the control command to enable the adaptive image mode option on the enhanced viewing page, the display is controlled to display the automatic mode in the set of image modes corresponding to the currently playing target video source, and the automatic mode is controlled to be selected. When adjusting the image quality of the target video source being played using the image adjustment parameters corresponding to the automatic mode, if a selection instruction to select a target image mode is received, the display is controlled to hide the option of the automatic mode among the displayed set of image modes.

10. The display device according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that, The controller is also configured to execute instructions to cause the display device to: Based on the activation command sent through the user interface displayed on the monitor, an automatic mode is presented in the user interface on the monitor, wherein the automatic mode has predetermined image adjustment parameters associated with it; the image quality of the target video source being played is adjusted using the image adjustment parameters corresponding to the automatic mode.

11. The display device according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that, The controller is also configured to execute instructions to cause the display device to: In response to a user interface display instruction, a user interface is displayed, the user interface including a menu with multiple options; When the focus is on an option in the menu, the user interface is controlled to display prompts corresponding to the option. The prompts include images and / or text describing the function of the option.

12. The display device according to claim 11, characterized in that, The controller is also configured to execute instructions to cause the display device to: When the prompt includes both images and text, control the text to be displayed at the edge of the image, or control the text and the image to be displayed in a list within the menu of the user interface.

13. The display device according to claim 11, characterized in that, The controller is also configured to execute instructions to cause the display device to: When the prompt content consists only of text, the text in the prompt content is controlled to be displayed between the menu name and the option, and the activated option is controlled to be highlighted in the user interface, wherein the font of the menu name is larger than the font of the option and the text.

14. The display device according to claim 11, characterized in that, The controller is also configured to execute instructions to cause the display device to: When the focus of the user interface moves from the current option to the next option, the user interface is controlled to display prompt content corresponding to the next option. The prompt content includes an image and / or text describing the function of the next option. The prompt content is displayed in the prompt area of ​​the menu; and The prompt area maintains a relatively fixed position relative to the menu options.

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