Display device and operating method thereof

Abstract

A display device includes: a display; a memory storing one or more instructions; and at least one processor configured to execute one or more instructions to: control the display to display the first image based on receiving the first image; outputting a first sub-image corresponding to a first information area of the first image; controlling the display to display a second image based on the received second image different from the first image; determining a plurality of candidate areas of the second image based on a first aspect ratio of the first image, a second aspect ratio of the second image and position information of the first information area; determining priorities of the plurality of candidate regions based on the position information of the first information region and the second aspect ratio; and identifying a second information area corresponding to the first information area based on the priority.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This disclosure relates to a display device and a method of operating thereof capable of displaying images provided from a source device and outputting images with various aspect ratios. Background Technology

[0002] With the technological advancements in display devices, display devices capable of providing various functions have been developed.

[0003] Representative examples of display devices include televisions (TVs). TVs of related technologies simply receive broadcast signals and reproduce broadcast content (e.g., news, drama series, and entertainment programs).

[0004] Recently, with the technological advancements in display devices, various applications or programs can be stored and installed on TVs to perform various functions. In addition to broadcast content playback, these applications can also provide various functions and services. For example, game applications can be stored and installed on TVs, and game content can be executed through these applications.

[0005] Furthermore, with the development of communication technologies or communication connectivity functions in display devices, display devices can provide various functions or services through wired or wireless communication with external devices. For example, a display device can connect to an external device (e.g., a source device or a game console device) via wired or wireless communication and receive content (e.g., game content) from the external device (e.g., the source device or the game console device) via wired or wireless communication.

[0006] When game content is delivered via a display device, the display device needs to output the game content in a way that increases user satisfaction and convenience. For example, the display device can perform functions such as zooming in and displaying specific information included in the game image or sharing specific information with external devices. When the game content changes or the aspect ratio of the game image changes, a method is needed to automatically identify specific information even in the changed game image. Summary of the Invention

[0007] Solution to the problem

[0008] A display device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure includes a display, a memory storing one or more instructions, and at least one processor configured to execute one or more instructions.

[0009] At least one processor is configured to execute one or more instructions to control the display to show the first image based on the received first image.

[0010] At least one processor is configured to execute one or more instructions to output a first sub-image corresponding to a first information region identified in the first image.

[0011] At least one processor is configured to execute one or more instructions to control the display to show a second image based on receiving a second image that is different from the first image.

[0012] The at least one processor is configured to execute the one or more instructions to determine a plurality of candidate regions from the second image based on a first aspect ratio of the first image, a second aspect ratio of the second image, and positional information of the first information region.

[0013] At least one processor is configured to execute one or more instructions to determine the priority of a plurality of candidate regions based on the location information of a first information region and the aspect ratio information of a second information region.

[0014] The at least one processor is configured to execute one or more instructions to identify a second information region corresponding to the first information region from the plurality of candidate regions based on the priority.

[0015] The at least one processor is configured to execute the one or more instructions to output a second sub-image corresponding to the second information region.

[0016] An operation method of a display device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure includes displaying a first image based on receiving a first image.

[0017] An operation method of a display device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure includes outputting a first sub-image corresponding to a first information area of ​​a first image.

[0018] An operation method of a display device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure includes: displaying a second image based on receiving a second image that is different from a first image.

[0019] An operation method of a display device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure includes: determining a plurality of candidate regions from a second image based on a first aspect ratio of a first image, a second aspect ratio of a second image, and position information of a first information region.

[0020] The operation method of the display device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure includes: determining the priority of a plurality of candidate regions based on the position information of a first information region and a second aspect ratio.

[0021] An operation method of a display device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure includes identifying a second information region corresponding to a first information region from a plurality of candidate regions based on priority.

[0022] An operation method of a display device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure includes outputting a second sub-image corresponding to a second information area. Attached Figure Description

[0023] The above and other aspects, features and advantages of certain embodiments of the present disclosure will become more apparent from the following description taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, in which:

[0024] Figure 1 This is a diagram illustrating a display device and a source device according to embodiments of the present disclosure;

[0025] Figure 2 Game images corresponding to various types of game content are shown according to embodiments of this disclosure;

[0026] Figure 3 Game images with various aspect ratios are shown according to embodiments of the present disclosure;

[0027] Figure 4 This is a flowchart of an operation method of a display device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0028] Figure 5 This is a diagram used to describe the operation of a display device according to embodiments of the present disclosure to magnify or share a portion of an image.

[0029] Figure 6 This is a diagram illustrating a user interface screen for setting the game mode of a display device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0030] Figure 7 , Figure 8 , Figure 9 and Figure 10 This is a diagram illustrating the operation of a display device determining at least one candidate region according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0031] Figure 11 This is a diagram illustrating the operation of a display device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure to determine at least one candidate region based on type information of game content;

[0032] Figure 12 This is a diagram illustrating the operation of a display device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure to determine at least one candidate region based on user input;

[0033] Figure 13 This is a diagram illustrating the operation of a display device determining at least one candidate region according to embodiments of the present disclosure;

[0034] Figure 14 This is a diagram illustrating the operation of a display device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure to identify one of the detected areas as an information area;

[0035] Figure 15 This diagram illustrates the operation of displaying an image obtained by magnifying the identified information area when the aspect ratio of an image displayed on the display changes, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0036] Figure 16 This diagram illustrates the operation of sharing an image corresponding to an identified information area with an external device when the image displayed on the display changes, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0037] Figure 17 This diagram illustrates the operation of displaying an image obtained by magnifying the identified information area when the image content displayed on the display changes, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0038] Figure 18 This is a block diagram illustrating the configuration of a source device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0039] Figure 19 This is a block diagram illustrating the configuration of a display device according to embodiments of the present disclosure; and

[0040] Figure 20 This is a block diagram illustrating the configuration of a display device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Detailed Implementation

[0041] Throughout this disclosure, the expression "at least one of a, b, or c" indicates only a, only b, only c, both a and b, both a and c, both b and c, all of a, b, and c, or variations thereof.

[0042] As used herein, the term “or” includes any and all combinations of one or more of the related listed items.

[0043] The terminology used in this specification will be briefly defined, and this disclosure will be described in detail.

[0044] All terms used herein, including descriptive or technical terms, shall be interpreted as having meanings obvious to a person skilled in the art. However, these terms may have different meanings depending on the intent of a person skilled in the art, precedent, or the emergence of new technologies. Furthermore, the applicant may arbitrarily choose some terms, and in such cases, the meanings of the chosen terms will be described in detail in the detailed description of this disclosure. Therefore, the terms used herein must be defined based on their meanings and the description throughout the specification.

[0045] When a component is described as "comprising," "including," or "having" elements or similar terms, the component may also include other elements without excluding them, unless there is a specific description to the contrary. Additionally, terms such as "unit," "machine or / or device," and "module" described in the specification indicate a unit that performs at least one function or operation, which may be implemented in hardware or software, or a combination of hardware and software.

[0046] Embodiments of this disclosure will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings to enable those skilled in the art to readily implement this disclosure. However, this disclosure can be implemented in various different forms and is not limited to the embodiments described herein. Furthermore, in the drawings, portions irrelevant to the description have been omitted for clarity, and the same reference numerals denote the same elements throughout the specification.

[0047] In this specification, the term "user" according to embodiments of this disclosure means a person who controls the system, function, or operation, and may include a developer, manager, or installation engineer.

[0048] Furthermore, in this specification, the term "image" or "picture" according to embodiments of this disclosure may refer to a still image, a moving image comprising a plurality of consecutive still images (or frames), or a video.

[0049] Figure 1 This is a diagram illustrating a display device 100 and a source device 200 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0050] refer to Figure 1 According to embodiments of the present disclosure, the display device 100 can be connected to the source device 200 via wired or wireless communication.

[0051] Source device 200 according to embodiments of this disclosure can provide video or audio content to display device 100. For example, source device 200 may be a video game console. However, source device 200 is not limited to this and may include any type of electronic device capable of providing content to display device 100, such as a set-top box, a digital universal disc (DVD) player, a Blu-ray disc, a personal computer (PC), or a gaming device. Source device 200 is a device for providing content and may optionally be referred to as a host device, content providing device, electronic device, storage device, computing device, server device, or server.

[0052] The display device 100 according to embodiments of this disclosure can output or display content received from the source device 200. The display device 100 may include any type of electronic device capable of receiving and outputting content, such as a network television (TV), smart TV, internet TV, web TV, internet protocol TV (IPTV), or a PC. The display device 100 is a device for receiving and displaying content and may also be referred to as a content receiving device, a synchronization device, an electronic device, or a computing device.

[0053] Source device 200 and display device 100 can send and receive content via wired communication. For example, source device 200 and display device 100 can be connected to each other via a cable, and each of source device 200 and display device 100 may include one or more ports for cable connection. The one or more ports may include, for example, digital input interfaces such as a High Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) port, a DisplayPort, Type-C, etc.

[0054] Optionally, the source device 200 and the display device 100 can transmit and receive content wirelessly. For example, the source device 200 and the display device 100 may include at least one communication module that performs communication according to wireless HDMI communication, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE), Near Field Communication (NFC) / Radio Frequency Identification (RFID), Wi-Fi Direct, Ultra Wideband (UWB), ZigBee, Internet, 3G, 4G, 5G and / or 6G communication standards, and can be connected to each other through the communication module.

[0055] In the following text, for ease of description, an example will be described where the source device 200 and the display device 100 are connected to each other via an HDMI cable for performing wired HDMI communication.

[0056] For example, source device 200 and display device 100 may each include an HDMI port and communicate via an HDMI cable connected to the respective port. When source device 200 provides content to display device 100, source device 200 may first receive Extended Display Identifier (EDID) data provided by display device 100, generate content in a format matching the received EDID, and provide the content to display device 100.

[0057] The EDID may include data or information defining the display performance or display specifications of the content displayed by the display device 100. For example, the EDID may include at least one of the following: information about the manufacturer of the display device 100, product information, EDID version information, timing information, information about the screen size, information about brightness, or information about pixels. Here, the information about the screen size may include resolution, aspect ratio, etc., which can be provided by the display device 100.

[0058] Source device 200 can obtain the EDID provided by display device 100, generate a format for the content to be sent to display device 100 based on the obtained EDID, and provide it to display device 100. For example, when the aspect ratio (e.g., the value of the identified aspect ratio) identified according to the obtained EDID is 32:9, source device 200 can generate an image with the identified aspect ratio of 32:9 and send the image to display device 100. In other words, source device 200, having received the EDID from display device 100, can provide content to display device 100 in a format that matches the display performance of display device 100.

[0059] The display device 100 according to embodiments of this disclosure can support outputs with various aspect ratios. Here, aspect ratio refers to the ratio of the horizontal length to the vertical length of the screen, and can be expressed as 4:3, 16:9, 16:10, 21:9, 32:9, etc. Furthermore, aspect ratio refers to the ratio of the width to the height of the output screen or image, and can be referred to as screen ratio or image ratio. The aspect ratio of the screen can be determined according to the type of input image.

[0060] According to embodiments of the present disclosure, the display device 100 can receive and display various types of content from the source device 200. For example, the display device 100 can receive various types of game content from the source device 200 and display a game screen or game image.

[0061] Furthermore, even for the same content, display device 100 can receive and display images with various aspect ratios. For example, display device 100 can receive game screens or game images with different aspect ratios corresponding to the same game content from source device 200 and display them.

[0062] In the following text, reference will be made to Figure 2 and Figure 3 Describes game images corresponding to various types of game content and game images with various aspect ratios.

[0063] Figure 2 Game images corresponding to various types of game content are shown according to embodiments of this disclosure.

[0064] refer to Figure 2 According to embodiments of the present disclosure, the display device 100 can receive various types of game content from the source device 200. For example, the game content can be received in the form of streams, packets, etc., including audio and / or video data. Furthermore, the stream or packet corresponding to the game content may include multiple images. Here, images may include images displayed for reproducing game content, such as a playback screen, menu screen, etc. For example, images may be in the form of image frames, frames, or group of pictures (GOPs).

[0065] Display device 100 can display game images corresponding to various types of game content received from source device 200.

[0066] Furthermore, the game content provided by the source device 200 may include three-dimensional (3D) game content. A 3D game can represent a game enjoyed by a user within a 3D space (e.g., a 3D space representing virtual stereoscopic space and shapes). For example, a user playing a 3D game might play the game by competing, racing, fighting, wrestling, or waging war against virtual characters at specific points in 3D space. Alternatively, the game content may include, in addition to content played in 3D space (such as 3D games), general games played in 2D space (2D games).

[0067] In 3D games or regular games, game images may include separate sub-windows distinct from the rendered game image. For example, a sub-window may be displayed in a portion of the rendered game screen, and the area displaying the sub-window may be referred to as an information area. However, this disclosure is not limited thereto.

[0068] Sub-windows can include information related to playing the game, services provided by game participants (e.g., chat windows). For example, sub-windows can include minimaps, skill windows, item-related windows, character-related windows, chat windows, control-related windows, etc. The types of sub-windows included in the game image can vary depending on the type of game.

[0069] A minimap can include an image displaying a minimap showing the entire space in the game. A skill window can be a status window indicating skill cooldown times. An item-related window can be a window providing information about items used in the game. For example, an item-related window can include an item inventory window. An item inventory window can display the types of items the user owns and / or their reusability. A character-related window can be a window providing information about the character playing the game. For example, a character-related window can include a character status window. A character status window can be a window that provides the health (HP) and / or mana (MP) or respawn time of friendly and / or enemy units in games with friendly and enemy units (such as combat games). A chat window can be a window displaying chat content from multiple people participating in or watching the game. Alternatively, a chat window can be a window displaying game-related messages.

[0070] Control-related windows can include windows that provide information related to the cockpit or pilot's seat in a game where the user controls objects used in the game (e.g., flying objects or vehicles). For example, control-related windows can include flight simulator cockpit windows that provide information needed or provided during flight or operation. Flight simulator cockpit windows can display airspeed, engine status, fuel, flaps, trim, and altitude.

[0071] According to embodiments of this disclosure, a sub-window can be displayed in a separately defined area of ​​the game image. Alternatively, the sub-window can be displayed in an opaque or semi-transparent manner in a portion of the game image.

[0072] The display device 100 according to embodiments of the present disclosure can provide the function of displaying an image on a monitor by zooming in on an information area of ​​a display sub-window of a game image, or sharing the image with an external device. For example, the display device 100 can display an image on a monitor by zooming in on an area displaying a mini-map, or share the image with an external device.

[0073] Reference Figure 2 The size and position of sub-windows (such as mini-maps) in the game image can vary depending on the type of game content.

[0074] For example, display device 100 can receive first game content from source device 200 and display a first game image 210 corresponding to the first game content. Here, a first mini-map 215 can be displayed at a first position in the first game image 210 at a first size.

[0075] The display device 100 can set the first mini-map 215 as a zoom-in or shared area based on user input. Here, specific objects (e.g., boxes) can be displayed in the area set as a zoom-in or shared area. However, this disclosure is not limited thereto.

[0076] When the first mini-map 215 is set to zoom in or share an area, the display device 100 can display an image obtained by zooming in on the first mini-map 215 or share the image with an external device.

[0077] When the game content received from the source device 200 changes from the first game content to the second game content, the display device 100 can display a second game image 220 corresponding to the second game content. A second mini-map 225 can be displayed at a second position in the second game image 220 at a second size, and the second mini-map 225 can have a different size and position than the first mini-map 215.

[0078] To reset the second minimap 225 to a zoomed-in or shared area, a specific object that would be displayed at the location of the first minimap 215 needs to be moved to the location of the second minimap 225.

[0079] Therefore, whenever the content changes, users may need to inconveniently reset zoomed or shared areas, which could interfere with gameplay.

[0080] Figure 3 Game images with various aspect ratios are shown according to embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0081] refer to Figure 3 According to embodiments of the present disclosure, the display device 100 can display the same game content in game images having various aspect ratios. Different fields of view (FOV) can be provided when the aspect ratios of the game images differ. For example, a wider FOV can be provided when the aspect ratio of the game image increases in the left-right direction. For instance, a second game image 320 with an aspect ratio of 21:9 can provide a wider FOV than a first game image 310 with an aspect ratio of 16:9. Compared to the first game image 310, the second game image 320 may also include images of a left region 321 and a right region 322.

[0082] Furthermore, the third game image 330, with a 32:9 aspect ratio, can provide a wider field of view (FOV) than the second game image 320, which has a 21:9 aspect ratio. Compared to the second game image 320, the third game image 330 may also include images of the left and right regions 331 and 332. Therefore, compared to the second game image 320 with a 21:9 aspect ratio or the first game image 310 with a 16:9 aspect ratio, the third game image 330 with a 32:9 aspect ratio can provide more information to the user of the game content. Playing the game while viewing a game image that provides a wider FOV allows for a more vivid and immersive gaming experience.

[0083] Reference Figure 3 Even for the same game content, the size and position of child windows (such as minimaps) can vary depending on the aspect ratio of the game image.

[0084] For example, when the display device 100 displays a first game image 310 with an aspect ratio of 16:9, a first mini-map 315 can be displayed at a first position and a first size in the first game image 310.

[0085] Display device 100 can set the first mini-map 315 as a zoom-in or shared area based on user input. Here, a specific object (e.g., a box) can be displayed in the area set as a zoom-in or shared area. However, this disclosure is not limited thereto. When the first mini-map 315 is set as a zoom-in or shared area, display device 100 can display an image obtained by zooming in on the first mini-map 315 or share the image with an external device.

[0086] When the aspect ratio of the game image displayed on the monitor changes, for example, when the 16:9 first game image 310 changes to a 21:9 second game image 320, the display device 100 can display the second game image 320 with a 21:9 aspect ratio. A second mini-map 325 can be displayed at a second position within the second game image 320 at a second size. Here, the size and / or position of the second mini-map 325 can differ from the size and position of the first mini-map 315.

[0087] To reset the second minimap 325 to a zoomed-in or shared area, it may be necessary to move specific objects that will be displayed at the location of the first minimap 315 to the location of the second minimap 325.

[0088] Alternatively, when the 21:9 second game image 320 is changed to a 32:9 third game image 330, the display device 100 can display the third game image 330 with a 32:9 aspect ratio. A third mini-map 335 can be displayed at a third position within the third game image 330 at a third size. Here, the size and / or position of the third mini-map 335 may differ from the size and position of the second mini-map 325.

[0089] To reset the third minimap 335 to a zoomed-in or shared area, it may be necessary to move specific objects that will be displayed at the location of the second minimap 325 to the location of the third minimap 335.

[0090] Therefore, whenever the aspect ratio of the game image changes, users may need to inconveniently reset the zoom or shared area, which could interfere with the game.

[0091] When the received content changes or the aspect ratio of the image changes, the display device 100 according to embodiments of the present disclosure can automatically identify the area displaying specific information (e.g., a sub-window) from the image corresponding to the changed content or the image with the changed aspect ratio. For example, when the game content changes, the display device 100 according to embodiments of the present disclosure can automatically identify the mini-map from the image corresponding to the changed content. Alternatively, when the aspect ratio of the game image changes, the display device 100 according to embodiments of the present disclosure can automatically identify the mini-map from the image with the changed aspect ratio.

[0092] The following will describe in detail, with reference to the accompanying drawings, a method for automatically identifying a specific information area (or a specific object) in a display device 100 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0093] Figure 4 This is a flowchart of an operation method of a display device 100 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0094] refer to Figure 4 According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the display device 100 can receive and display a first image (operation S410).

[0095] For example, display device 100 may receive first image content from source device 200. The first image content according to embodiments of this disclosure may include game content, movie content, music content, home training service content, or broadcast content. Hereinafter, examples of first image content being game content will be described.

[0096] Display device 100 can display a first image corresponding to the first image content. For example, display device 100 can display a first game image.

[0097] The display device 100 can output a first sub-image corresponding to a first information area identified from the first image (operation S420).

[0098] For example, display device 100 can identify a first information region included in a first game image. The first information region may be an area displaying at least one sub-window included in the first game image. Display device 100 can identify an area displaying at least one of a minimap, skill window, item-related window, character-related window, chat window, or control-related window included in the first game image as the first information region. Furthermore, display device 100 can identify an area displaying a specific object (e.g., a box) as the first information region based on user input. However, this disclosure is not limited thereto.

[0099] The display device 100 according to embodiments of the present disclosure can display an image obtained by magnifying the identified first information area. Alternatively, the display device 100 can send an image corresponding to the first information area to an external device to share the identified first information area with the external device.

[0100] According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the display device 100 can receive and display a second image (operation S430).

[0101] For example, display device 100 can receive second image content (game content) from source device 200. Here, the second image content can be game content different from the first image content. When the received game content changes, display device 100 can display a second game image corresponding to the changed game content.

[0102] The second image content can be the same game content as the first image content, but the aspect ratio of the game image corresponding to the game content can be different. For example, the first game image can have a first aspect ratio, and the second game image can have a second aspect ratio different from the first aspect ratio. The display device 100 can display the second game image with the second aspect ratio.

[0103] According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, a display device 100 can determine at least one candidate region from a second image (operation S440). The at least one candidate region may refer to a potential region in which at least one sub-window can be displayed in the second game image.

[0104] For example, the display device 100 can determine at least one candidate region based on a first aspect ratio information of a first image, a second aspect ratio information of a second image, and positional information of a first information region. The display device 100 can determine a region at the same position as the first information region identified from the first game image as at least one candidate region. Furthermore, the display device 100 can determine a region at a second position in the second game image as at least one candidate region by using the first and second aspect ratio information, the region at the second position corresponding to a first position of the first information region in the first game image. Additionally, when the first information region is located in a corner region of the first game image, the display device 100 can determine a corner region of the second game image as at least one candidate region.

[0105] Display device 100 can determine at least one candidate area based on game content type information, title information, etc.

[0106] According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, a display device 100 can identify a second information region corresponding to a first information region from at least one candidate region (operation S450).

[0107] For example, the display device 100 can detect a second information region by image analysis of at least one candidate region. A second information region having a corresponding shape and size can be detected from the at least one candidate region based on the shape and size of the first information region. For example, when the first information region has a rectangular shape, the display device 100 can use an edge detection algorithm to detect a region (or object) indicating a rectangular shape from the at least one candidate region by edge detection. Alternatively, when the first information region has a circular shape, the display device 100 can detect a region (or object) with a circular shape from the at least one candidate region by using a circular detection algorithm. However, this disclosure is not limited thereto.

[0108] According to embodiments of the present disclosure, the display device 100 can detect or identify a second information region from at least one candidate region using various object detection algorithms or filters. The second information region may be an area displaying at least one sub-window included in a second game image.

[0109] Furthermore, the display device 100 can detect a second information region from at least one candidate region by using neural network-based artificial intelligence (AI) technology.

[0110] When at least one candidate region includes multiple candidate regions, the display device 100 according to embodiments of the present disclosure can determine the priority of the multiple candidate regions. The priority can be determined based on the location information of the first information region and the content information of the second image content (e.g., the type information of the game content when the second image content is game content). The display device 100 can detect the second information region from the candidate regions with higher priority based on the priority.

[0111] When the second information area is identified, the display device 100 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure can output a second sub-image corresponding to the second information area (operation S460).

[0112] For example, display device 100 can display an image obtained by magnifying the second information area. Furthermore, display device 100 can send an image corresponding to the second information area to an external device to share the identified second information area with the external device.

[0113] Figure 5 This is a diagram illustrating the operation of a display device 100 according to embodiments of the present disclosure to magnify or share a portion of an image.

[0114] refer to Figure 5According to embodiments of the present disclosure, the display device 100 can receive game content from the source device 200 and display a game image 510 corresponding to the game content. The display device 100 can set a portion of the game image 510 as a zoomed-in or shared area based on user input. For example, the display device 100 can display a specific object 520 (e.g., a box) on the game image 510. The display device 100 can set the zoomed-in or shared area based on user input adjusting the size of the specific object 520 or by moving the specific object 520. For example, the display device 100 can set an area displaying a minimap as a zoomed-in or shared area by positioning the specific object 520 in the area displaying the minimap. However, the present disclosure is not limited thereto.

[0115] When the area displaying the minimap (specific object 520) is magnified, the display device 100 can display a magnified window 530 by magnifying the image corresponding to the area displaying the minimap (specific object 520). Here, the magnified window 530 can be displayed in an area separate from the game image 510, and can be displayed in any of the areas to the left, right, top, and bottom of the game image 510.

[0116] Additionally, when the display device 100 and the external device 550 share the area (specific object 520) for displaying the minimap, the image corresponding to the area (specific object 520) for displaying the minimap can be sent to the external device 550. The external device 550 can then display the image received from the display device 100 on its own monitor.

[0117] Figure 6 This is a diagram showing a user interface screen for setting the game mode of a display device 100 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0118] refer to Figure 6 According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the display device 100 can display a settings menu screen 610 for setting various functions provided in game mode.

[0119] The settings menu screen 610 may include a menu 620 for determining whether to fix or enlarge the screen display and a menu 630 for setting the screen ratio (or aspect ratio). Furthermore, the settings menu screen 610 may include a menu 640 for setting the display position of the zoomed screen. Here, the zoomed screen may refer to a window that displays an image obtained by enlarging a portion of the game image when a zoom function for enlarging a portion of the image is executed. For example, the zoomed screen may be displayed in any of the top, bottom, left, and right areas of the game image. However, this disclosure is not limited thereto.

[0120] When performing the function of sharing a portion of the game image, the settings menu screen 610 may include a menu 650 for setting external devices with which to share that portion of the image.

[0121] Furthermore, the settings menu screen 610 may include a menu 660 for setting the automatic detection function to be on / off. The automatic detection function may refer to the function of automatically detecting the changed information area when the position or size of the information area identified in the image changes, for example, when the image content displayed in the display device 100 changes or the aspect ratio of the image changes.

[0122] For example, when the automatic detection function is enabled, when a first information region is identified from a first image based on user input and the first image is changed to a second image while performing a magnification or sharing function on the identified first information region, the display device 100 can automatically detect a second information region corresponding to the first information region from the second image.

[0123] Figures 7 to 10 This is a diagram illustrating the operation of a display device 100 determining at least one candidate region according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0124] Figure 7 The operation of the display device 100 is shown when the image content changes.

[0125] refer to Figure 7 According to embodiments of the present disclosure, the display device 100 can receive first game content and display a first game image 710 corresponding to the first game content. Here, the first game image 710 may have a 16:9 aspect ratio. Additionally, the display device 100 can identify a first information region 715 (e.g., a first mini-map) from the first game image 710. For example, the first information region 715 can be identified from the first game image 710 based on user input that sets the first information region 715 as a zoomed-in or shared area.

[0126] According to an embodiment of this disclosure, the display device 100 can receive second game content that is different from the first game content and display a second game image 720 corresponding to the second game content. Here, the second game image 720 may have a 16:9 aspect ratio.

[0127] Display device 100 can identify a second information region (e.g., a minimap of the second game content (second minimap)) corresponding to the first information region 715 from the second game image 720. For example, display device 100 can determine at least one candidate region for detecting the second minimap.

[0128] When the type of the first game content and the type of the second game content are the same and their aspect ratios are the same, the display device 100 can determine at least one candidate region based on the position of the first minimap (i.e., the first information area 715). For example, based on the first minimap, i.e., the first information area 715 is located in the lower right corner of the first game image 710, the display device 100 can determine the four corner areas 721 to 724 included in the second game image 720 as candidate regions. Furthermore, the display device 100 can assign high priority to the lower right corner area 721 among the four corner areas 721 to 724. For example, the display device 100 can detect the second minimap corresponding to the first minimap (i.e., the first information area 715) from the candidate regions in the order of lower right corner area 721, upper right corner area 722, upper left corner area 723, and lower left corner area 724.

[0129] Figure 8 This image shows the situation where a game image with an aspect ratio of 21:9 is changed to a game image with an aspect ratio of 16:9.

[0130] refer to Figure 8 According to embodiments of the present disclosure, the display device 100 can receive first game content and display a first game image 810 corresponding to the first game content. Here, the first game image 810 may have an aspect ratio of 21:9. Additionally, the display device 100 can identify a first information region 815 (e.g., a first mini-map) from the first game image 810. For example, the first information region 815 can be identified from the first game image 810 based on user input that sets the first information region 815 as a zoomed-in or shared area.

[0131] According to an embodiment of this disclosure, the display device 100 can receive second game content and display a second game image 820 corresponding to the second game content. Here, the second game image 820 may have a different aspect ratio than the first game image 810. For example, the second game image 820 may have a 16:9 aspect ratio.

[0132] When the aspect ratio of the game image changes, the display device 100 can determine at least one candidate region from the second game image 820 based on the first aspect ratio of the first game image 810, the second aspect ratio of the second game image 820, and the position of the first mini-map (first information area 815).

[0133] For example, display device 100 can obtain the region (first information region 815) corresponding to the position of the first mini-map from the second game image 820 based on a first aspect ratio and a second aspect ratio. Display device 100 can identify the position of the first mini-map (first information region 815) in the first game image 810 based on the first aspect ratio, and obtain the position in the second game image 820 corresponding to the position of the first mini-map (first information region 815) based on the second aspect ratio. Display device 100 can identify that the first mini-map (first information region 815) is located in the lower right corner region of the first game image 810 based on the first aspect ratio. Display device 100 can determine the lower right corner region 821 of the second game image 820 based on the second aspect ratio, and determine the lower right corner region 821 as at least one candidate region.

[0134] Furthermore, the display device 100 can obtain the four corner regions 821 to 824 of the second game image 820 based on the second aspect ratio, and determine the four corner regions 821 to 824 as candidate regions. Additionally, the display device 100 can assign high priority to the lower right corner region 821 among the four corner regions 821 to 824. For example, the display device 100 can detect the second mini-map corresponding to the first mini-map (i.e., the first information region 815) from the candidate regions in the order of lower right corner region 821, upper right corner region 822, upper left corner region 823, and lower left corner region 824.

[0135] Figure 9 This image shows the situation where a game image with an aspect ratio of 16:9 is changed to a game image with an aspect ratio of 21:9.

[0136] refer to Figure 9 According to embodiments of the present disclosure, the display device 100 can receive first game content and display a first game image 910 corresponding to the first game content. Here, the first game image 910 may have a 16:9 aspect ratio. Additionally, the display device 100 can identify a first information region 915 (e.g., a first mini-map) from the first game image 910. For example, the first information region 915 can be identified from the first game image 910 based on user input that sets the first information region 915 as a zoomed-in or shared area.

[0137] According to an embodiment of this disclosure, the display device 100 can receive second game content and display a second game image 920 corresponding to the second game content. Here, the second game image 920 may have a different aspect ratio than the first game image 910. For example, the second game image 920 may have an aspect ratio of 21:9.

[0138] When the aspect ratio of the game image changes, the display device 100 can determine at least one candidate region from the second game image 920 based on the first aspect ratio of the first game image 910, the second aspect ratio of the second game image 920, and the position of the first mini-map (first information area 915).

[0139] For example, the display device 100 can obtain a region of a second position corresponding to a first position of a first minimap (first information area 915) from the second game image 920 based on a first aspect ratio and a second aspect ratio. The display device 100 can identify the first position of the first minimap (first information area 915) in the first game image 910 based on the first aspect ratio, and obtain the second position of the second game image 920 corresponding to the first position of the first minimap (first information area 915) based on the second aspect ratio. The display device 100 can identify that the first minimap (first information area 915) is located in the lower right corner region of the first game image 910 based on the first aspect ratio. The display device 100 can obtain the lower right corner region 921 of the second game image 920 based on the second aspect ratio, and determine the lower right corner region 921 as at least one candidate region.

[0140] The display device 100 can obtain the four corner regions 921 to 924 of the second game image 920 based on the second aspect ratio (e.g., 21:9) and determine the four corner regions 921 to 924 as candidate regions.

[0141] Furthermore, the display device 100 can obtain four corner regions 925 to 928 based on a 16:9 image in the second game image 920 based on a first aspect ratio, and determine the four corner regions 925 to 928 as candidate regions.

[0142] The display device 100 can determine the priority of the eight corner regions 921 to 928 based on the location information of the second aspect ratio (e.g., 21:9) and the first micromap (first information area 915).

[0143] For example, display device 100 can assign high priority to the lower right corner region 921 of the second game image 920 with a 21:9 aspect ratio among the eight corner regions 921 to 928. For example, display device 100 can detect the second minimap corresponding to the first minimap (first information region 915) from the candidate regions in the following order: lower right corner region 921, upper right corner region 922, upper left corner region 923, lower left corner region 924 in the second game image 920 with a 21:9 aspect ratio; lower right corner region 925, upper right corner region 926, upper left corner region 927, and lower left corner region 928 in a 16:9 image. However, this disclosure is not limited thereto.

[0144] Figure 10This image shows the situation where a game image with an aspect ratio of 16:9 is changed to a game image with an aspect ratio of 32:9.

[0145] refer to Figure 10 The first game image 1010 may have a 16:9 aspect ratio, and the second game image 1020 may have a 32:9 aspect ratio.

[0146] The display device 100 can identify the position of the first mini-map 1015 in the first game image 1010 based on a first aspect ratio (16:9), and obtain the position corresponding to the first mini-map 1015 in the second game image 1020 based on a second aspect ratio (32:9). The display device 100 can identify that the first mini-map 1015 is located in the lower right corner region of the first game image 1010 based on the first aspect ratio. The display device 100 can obtain the lower right corner region 1021 of the second game image 1020 based on the second aspect ratio, and determine the lower right corner region 1021 as at least one candidate region.

[0147] The display device 100 can obtain the four corner regions 1021 to 1024 of the second game image 1020 based on the second aspect ratio (32:9) and determine the four corner regions 1021 to 1024 as candidate regions.

[0148] In addition, the display device 100 can obtain four corner regions 1025 to 1028 based on a 21:9 image, four corner regions 1029 to 1032 based on a 16:9 image, and determine eight corner regions 1025 to 1032 as candidate regions.

[0149] Additionally, the display device 100 can determine the priority of the twelve corner regions 1021 to 1032 based on the second aspect ratio (e.g., 32:9) and the location information of the first micromap 1015.

[0150] For example, display device 100 may assign high priority to the lower right corner region 1021 of the 32:9 second game image 1020 among the twelve corner regions 1021 to 1032. For example, display device 100 may detect the second minimap corresponding to the first minimap 1015 from the candidate regions in the following order: lower right corner region 1021, upper right corner region 1022, upper left corner region 1023, and lower left corner region 1024 of the second game image 1020 with an aspect ratio of 32:9; lower right corner region 1025, upper right corner region 1026, upper left corner region 1027, and lower left corner region 1028 of an image with an aspect ratio of 21:9; and lower right corner region 1029, upper right corner region 1030, upper left corner region 1031, and lower left corner region 1032 of an image with an aspect ratio of 16:9. However, this disclosure is not limited thereto.

[0151] Figure 11 This is a diagram illustrating the operation of a display device 100 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure to determine at least one candidate region based on type information of game content.

[0152] refer to Figure 11 According to embodiments of the present disclosure, the display device 100 can receive first game content and display a first game image 1110 corresponding to the first game content. Here, the first game content may include racing games, driving games, etc. The first game image 1110 may have a first aspect ratio (e.g., 16:9). Furthermore, the display device 100 can identify a first information region 1115 (e.g., a speed display window or a control-related window) from the first game image 1110. For example, the first information region 1115 can be identified from the first game image 1110 based on user input that sets the first information region 1115 as a zoomed-in or shared area.

[0153] According to embodiments of the present disclosure, the display device 100 can display a second game image 1120 having a second aspect ratio (e.g., 21:9) based on an aspect ratio change request. When the aspect ratio of the game image changes, the display device 100 can determine at least one candidate region based on the type information of the first game content, the type of the first information region 1115, and the position of the first information region 1115 in the first game image 1110.

[0154] For example, in racing or driving games, even when the field of view (FOV) increases according to the aspect ratio of the game image, the speed display window or control-related windows need to be displayed in their existing positions or in positions closer to the center of the game image to increase the convenience for game users.

[0155] Therefore, the display device 100 can identify region 1125 of the second game image 1120 as at least one candidate region, which is located at the same position as the first information region 1115 (speed display window). However, this disclosure is not limited thereto.

[0156] According to embodiments of this disclosure, the display device 100 can obtain information about the position of the sub-windows displayed for each type of game content, information about the position of the sub-windows displayed for each aspect ratio of the image corresponding to the game content, etc., and store this information in a database. Here, the type of game content may include racing games, shooting games, action games, adventure games, simulation games, role-playing games, sports games, or first-person shooter (FPS) games. Furthermore, sub-windows may include minimaps, skill windows, item-related windows, character-related windows, chat windows, or control-related windows. Aspect ratios may include values ​​such as 4:3, 16:9, 16:10, 21:9, or 32:9. However, this disclosure is not limited thereto.

[0157] For example, the display device 100 can obtain information about the position of the first sub-window (e.g., mini-map) when displaying game content of the first type in a first game image having a first aspect ratio, and information about the position of the first sub-window (e.g., mini-map) when displaying game content of the first type in a second game image having a second aspect ratio.

[0158] In addition, the display device 100 can obtain information about the position of the second sub-window (e.g., an item-related window) when displaying a first type of game content in a first game image having a first aspect ratio, and information about the position of the second sub-window (e.g., an item-related window) when displaying a first type of game content in a second game image having a second aspect ratio.

[0159] Optionally, the display device 100 may obtain information regarding the position of a first sub-window (e.g., a minimap) when displaying a second type of game content in a first game image with a first aspect ratio, and information regarding the position of the first sub-window (e.g., a minimap) when displaying a second type of game content in a second game image with a second aspect ratio. Furthermore, the display device 100 may obtain information regarding the position of a second sub-window (e.g., an item-related window) when displaying a second type of game content in a first game image with a first aspect ratio, and information regarding the position of a second sub-window (e.g., an item-related window) when displaying a second type of game content in a second game image with a second aspect ratio.

[0160] When the game content or aspect ratio of the game image is changed while the first game image is being displayed, thereby displaying the second game image, the display device 100 can detect a second information area in the second game image that corresponds to the first information area identified from the first game image based on the aforementioned information.

[0161] Figure 12This is a diagram illustrating the operation of a display device 100 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure to determine at least one candidate region based on user input.

[0162] refer to Figure 12 According to embodiments of the present disclosure, the display device 100 can change a first game image including the identified first information region into a second game image 1210. The display device 100 can obtain multiple candidate regions for detecting a second information region corresponding to the first information region from the second game image 1210. Because reference has been made to... Figure 7 and Figure 11 This has been described in detail, so redundant descriptions will not be provided.

[0163] When multiple candidate regions are obtained from the second game image 1210, the display device 100 can indicate numbers to the multiple candidate regions. For example, as Figure 12 As shown, when the four corner regions 1221 to 1224 of the second game image 1210 are obtained as multiple candidate regions, the numbers 1 to 4 can be indicated in the four corner regions 1221 to 1224 respectively.

[0164] When a number is indicated in one of the multiple candidate areas (the four corner areas 1221 to 1224), the user can input a number corresponding to one of the multiple candidate areas (the four corner areas 1221 to 1224) using the numeric keys included in the control device for remotely controlling the display device 100. Alternatively, the user can input voice input to the control device or display device 100 to speak a number corresponding to one of the multiple candidate areas (the four corner areas 1221 to 1224). For example, the user can press the numeric key "4" included in the control device or speak the number "4".

[0165] The display device 100 can select one of a plurality of candidate regions (four corner regions 1221 to 1224) based on user input, and detect a second information region from the selected candidate region.

[0166] For example, the display device 100 can detect the second information region 1230 corresponding to the first information region from the fourth candidate region (corner region 1224) corresponding to the number "4".

[0167] Optionally, the display device 100 can display a specific object in one of a plurality of candidate areas (four corner areas 1221 to 1224) and select a candidate area to display the specific object. The user can move the specific object displayed in one candidate area to another candidate area using directional keys or similar methods included in the control device. For example, when a specific object is displayed in the third candidate area (corner area 1223) and input is received using the right directional key included in the control device, the display device 100 can move the specific object to the fourth candidate area (corner area 1222) and display it in the fourth candidate area (corner area 1222). Based on user input, the display device 100 can select the fourth candidate area (corner area 1224) to display the specific object.

[0168] The display device 100 can detect the second information area 1230 from the fourth candidate area (corner area 1224).

[0169] Figure 13 This is a diagram illustrating the operation of a display device 100 determining at least one candidate region according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0170] Figure 13 The operation of the display device 100 is shown when the position and aspect ratio of the game image displayed on the screen change.

[0171] refer to Figure 13 According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the display device 100 can display a first game image 1310. Here, the first game image 1310 may have a 21:9 aspect ratio and may be displayed in the center area of ​​the entire screen.

[0172] Display device 100 can identify a first information region 1315 (e.g., a first minimap) from the first game image 1310. For example, the first information region 1315 can be identified from the first game image 1310 based on user input that sets the first information region 1315 as a zoomed-in or shared area.

[0173] The display device 100 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure can display a second game image 1320, wherein the second game image 1320 may have an aspect ratio of 32:9 and may be displayed in the upper region of the entire screen. The display device 100 can identify a second information region (e.g., a mini-map of the second game content (second mini-map)) corresponding to the first information region 1315 from the second game image 1320.

[0174] The display device 100 can determine at least one candidate region for detecting the second minimap based on the position of the first game image 1310 displayed on the screen, the aspect ratio (21:9) of the first game image 1310, the position of the second game image 1320 displayed on the screen, and the aspect ratio (32:9) of the second game image 1320.

[0175] For example, display device 100 may identify that the first mini-map (first information area 1315) is located in the lower right corner region of the first game image 1310 based on the position of the first game image 1310 displayed on the screen and the aspect ratio of the first game image 1310. Display device 100 may determine the lower right corner region 1321 of the second game image 1320 based on the position of the second game image 1320 displayed on the screen and the aspect ratio of the second game image 1320, and determine the lower right corner region 1321 as at least one candidate region.

[0176] In addition, the display device 100 can obtain the four corner regions 1321 to 1324 of the second game image 1320, and determine the four corner regions 1321 to 1324 as candidate regions based on the position of the second game image 1320 displayed on the screen and the aspect ratio (32:9) of the second game image 1320.

[0177] In addition, the display device 100 can obtain the four corner regions 1325 to 1328 of the 21:9 image and the four corner regions 1329 to 1332 of the 16:9 image, the 21:9 image and the 16:9 image corresponding to the area of ​​the second game image 1320 displayed on the screen, and determine the eight corner regions 1325 to 1332 as candidate regions.

[0178] The display device 100 can assign priorities to the twelve corner regions 1321 to 1332, and detect a second mini-map corresponding to the first mini-map (first information region 1315) from the candidate regions according to the priorities. The display device 100 can determine the priorities of the twelve corner regions 1321 to 1332 based on the location information of the first mini-map (first information region 1315), the aspect ratio (21:9) of the first game image 1310, and the aspect ratio (32:9) of the second game image 1320.

[0179] For example, the display device 100 can assign high priority to the lower right corner region among the twelve corner regions 1321 to 1332 based on the position of the first micromap (first information area 1315). Furthermore, the display device 100 can assign high priority to the corner regions based on the aspect ratio (32:9) of the second game image 1320.

[0180] For example, the display device 100 can detect a second minimap corresponding to the first minimap (first information area 1315) from the candidate regions in the following order: lower right corner region 1321, upper right corner region 1322, upper left corner region 1323, lower left corner region 1324 in a 32:9 image; lower right corner region 1325, upper right corner region 1326, upper left corner region 1327, lower left corner region 1328 in a 21:9 image; and lower right corner region 1329, upper right corner region 1330, upper left corner region 1331, and lower left corner region 1332 in a 16:9 image. However, this disclosure is not limited thereto.

[0181] Figure 14 This is a diagram illustrating the operation of a display device 100 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, which identifies one of the detected areas as an information area.

[0182] Reference Figure 14 The display device 100 can receive game content from the source device 200 and display a game image 1410 corresponding to the game content. The display device 100 can detect areas displaying at least one sub-window from the game image 1410. For example, the display device 100 can detect a first area 1421 displaying a character-related window, a second area 1422 displaying an item-related window, and a third area 1423 displaying a mini-map.

[0183] The display device 100 can indicate numbers to the first area 1421 through the third area 1423 respectively. For example, Figure 14 As shown, the number "1" can be indicated in the first area 1421, the number "2" can be indicated in the second area 1422, and the number "3" can be indicated in the third area 1423.

[0184] When a number is indicated in the first to third zones 1421 to 1423, the user can input a number corresponding to one of the first to third zones 1421 to 1423 using the number keys included in the control device. Alternatively, the user can input voice input to the control device or display device 100 to say a number corresponding to one of the first to third zones 1421 to 1423. For example, the user can press the number key "3" included in the control device or say the number "3".

[0185] The display device 100 can select a third region 1423 based on user input and recognize the selected third region 1423 as an information region.

[0186] Alternatively, the display device 100 can display a specific object in one of the first to third regions 1421 to 1423, and select the region where the specific object is displayed. The user can move the specific object displayed in one region to another region using directional keys or similar methods included in the control device. For example, when a specific object is displayed in the second region 1422 and input from the right directional key included in the control device is received, the display device 100 can move the specific object to the third region 1423 and display it in the third region 1423. The display device 100 can select the third region 1423 for displaying the specific object based on user input and recognize the selected third region 1423 as an information region.

[0187] Based on the selection of the third region 1423, the display device 100 can display a menu item 1430 for selecting a magnification function to magnify the third region 1423 or a sharing function to share the third region 1423 with an external device.

[0188] Display device 100 can display an image obtained by magnification on the third region 1423 based on user input selecting a magnification function. Alternatively, display device 100 can send an image corresponding to the third region 1423 to an external device based on user input selecting a sharing function.

[0189] Figure 15 This diagram illustrates the operation of displaying an image obtained by magnifying the identified information area when the aspect ratio of an image displayed on the display changes, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0190] refer to Figure 15 According to an embodiment of this disclosure, the display device 100 can receive first game content from the source device 200 and display a first game image 1510 corresponding to the first game content. The first game image 1510 may have a first aspect ratio (e.g., 16:9). The display device 100 can identify a first mini-map 1515 as a first information area from the first game image 1510. The display device 100 can display an image obtained by magnifying the identified first mini-map 1515 on a magnifying window 1520 based on user input. Here, the magnifying window 1520 may be displayed in an area separate from the first game image 1510, and may be displayed in any one of the left, right, top, and bottom areas of the first game image 1510. For example, the display device 100 may display an image obtained by magnifying the first mini-map 1515 in the magnifying window 1520 located to the right of the first game image 1510.

[0191] Display device 100 can change the aspect ratio of the game image being displayed based on an aspect ratio change request. For example, display device 100 can display a second game image 1530 with a second aspect ratio (e.g., 32:9).

[0192] The display device 100 can determine at least one candidate region from the second game image 1530, and detect a second minimap 1535 (second information region) corresponding to the first minimap 1515 (first information region) from the at least one candidate region. Because it has already referenced... Figure 4 and Figure 14 This has been described in detail, so redundant descriptions will not be provided.

[0193] Display device 100 can display the image obtained by magnifying the identified second mini-map 1535 in magnified window 1540. Here, magnified window 1540 can be displayed in an area separate from the second game image 1530, and can be displayed in any of the left, right, top, and bottom areas of the second game image 1530. For example, display device 100 can display the image obtained by magnifying the second mini-map 1535 in magnified window 1540 located at the bottom of the second game image 1530.

[0194] Figure 16 This diagram illustrates the operation of sharing an image corresponding to an identified information area with an external device when the image displayed on the display changes, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0195] refer to Figure 16 According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the display device 100 can receive first game content from the source device 200 and display a first game image 1610 corresponding to the first game content. Here, the first game image 1610 may have a first aspect ratio (e.g., 16:9).

[0196] Display device 100 can identify a first mini-map 1615 as a first information area from the first game image 1610. Display device 100 can send an image obtained by zooming in on the identified first mini-map 1615 to external device 1620 based on user input. Display device 100 can send an image corresponding to the first mini-map 1615 to external device 1620. External device 1620 can display the image received from display device 100 on the display of external device 1620.

[0197] Display device 100 can change the aspect ratio of the game image being displayed based on an aspect ratio change request. For example, display device 100 can display a second game image 1630 with a second aspect ratio (e.g., 21:9).

[0198] The display device 100 can determine at least one candidate region from the second game image 1630, and detect a second minimap 1635 (second information region) corresponding to the first minimap 1615 (first information region) from the at least one candidate region. Because it has already referred to... Figure 4 and Figure 14 This has been described in detail, so redundant descriptions will not be provided.

[0199] Display device 100 can share an image corresponding to the identified second mini-map 1635 with external device 1620. Display device 100 can send the image corresponding to the second mini-map 1635 to external device 1620. External device 1620 can display the image received from display device 100 on its display.

[0200] Figure 17 This diagram illustrates the operation of displaying an image obtained by magnifying the identified information area when the image content displayed on the display changes, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0201] refer to Figure 17 According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the display device 100 can receive first game content from the source device 200 and display a first game image 1710 corresponding to the first game content.

[0202] Display device 100 can identify a first mini-map 1715 as a first information area from the first game image 1710. Display device 100 can display an image obtained by magnifying the identified first mini-map 1715 in a magnifying window 1720 based on user input. Here, the magnifying window 1720 can be displayed in an area separate from the first game image 1710, and can be displayed in any of the left, right, top, and bottom areas of the first game image 1710. For example, display device 100 can display an image obtained by magnifying the first mini-map 1715 in a magnifying window 1720 located to the right of the first game image 1710.

[0203] Display device 100 can receive second game content from source device 200 and display a second game image 1730 corresponding to the second game content. Here, the second game content may be content different from the first game content, and the aspect ratio of the first game image 1710 may be the same as that of the second game image 1730. However, this disclosure is not limited thereto.

[0204] The display device 100 can determine at least one candidate region from the second game image 1730, and detect a second minimap 1735 (second information region) corresponding to the first minimap 1715 (first information region) from the at least one candidate region. Because it has already referenced... Figure 4 and Figure 14 This has been described in detail, so redundant descriptions will not be provided.

[0205] Display device 100 can display the image obtained by magnifying the identified second mini-map 1735 in magnified window 1740. Here, magnified window 1740 can be displayed in an area separate from the second game image 1730, and can be displayed in any of the left, right, top, and bottom areas of the second game image 1730. For example, display device 100 can display the image obtained by magnifying the second mini-map 1735 in magnified window 1740 located to the right of the second game image 1730.

[0206] Figure 18 This is a block diagram of the configuration of a source device 200 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0207] refer to Figure 18 The source device 200 according to embodiments of the present disclosure may include a communicator 230, a processor 240, and a memory 250.

[0208] The communicator 230 according to embodiments of this disclosure can receive or transmit content by establishing a communication connection between a source device 200 and an external device (e.g., a display device 100). For example, the communicator 230 can communicate with the external device via a wired or wireless communication network. The communicator 230 may include at least one port connected to the external device via a wired cable for communication with the external device via a wire. For example, the communicator 230 may include at least one of an HDMI port, a Mobile High Definition Link (MHL) port, a Universal Serial Bus (USB) port, a DisplayPort (DP), a Thunderbolt port, a Video Graphics Array (VGA) port, a Red Green Blue (RGB) port, a D-SUB, a Digital Video Interface (DVI), a Component Jack, or a PC port. The communicator 230 can communicate with the external device connected via a wire through at least one port.

[0209] The communicator 230 may include at least one of a wireless communication module, a wireless communication circuit, or a wireless communication device for performing wireless communication with external devices. For example, the communicator 230 may include at least one communication module that performs communication according to communication standards such as Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, BLE, NFC / RFID, Wi-Fi Direct, UWB, ZigBee, the Internet, 3G, 4G, 5G, and / or 6G. However, this disclosure is not limited thereto, and the configuration and operation of the communicator 230 may vary depending on embodiments of this disclosure.

[0210] For example, the communicator 230 can be connected to the display device 100 to receive the EDID information of the display device 100 and output the content to the display device 100.

[0211] According to embodiments of the present disclosure, the processor 240 can control the general operation of the source device 200. Specifically, the processor 240 can control the operation of outputting the content image reproduced by the source device 200 to the display device 100.

[0212] The processor 240 can execute one or more programs stored in the memory 250. The memory 250 according to embodiments of the present disclosure can store various types of data, programs, or applications for driving and controlling the source device 200.

[0213] Furthermore, the program stored in memory 250 may include one or more instructions. The program (one or more instructions) or application stored in memory 250 may be executed by processor 240.

[0214] The source device 200 according to embodiments of this disclosure can receive content sent from an external device or an external server. The source device 200 can receive content from an external recording medium (such as a USB storage device or HDD). Alternatively, the source device 200 can read content recorded on an optical disc, such as a DVD or Blu-ray disc.

[0215] The processor 240 according to embodiments of the present disclosure can execute one or more instructions stored in the memory 250 to reproduce content, and can be implemented in any form according to embodiments of the present disclosure. For example, the processor 240 can perform processing on content data received by the source device 200.

[0216] Figure 19 This is a block diagram of the configuration of a display device 100 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0217] refer to Figure 19 The display device 100 according to embodiments of the present disclosure may include a communicator 110, a processor 120, a memory 130, and a display 140.

[0218] The communicator 110 according to embodiments of this disclosure can send data or signals to and receive data or signals from an external device (e.g., source device 200) or server. For example, the communicator 110 can perform communication with an external device via a wired or wireless communication network. The communicator 110 may include at least one port connected to an external device via a wired cable for communication with the external device via a wire. For example, the communicator 110 may include at least one of an HDMI port, MHL port, USB port, DP, Thunderbolt port, VGA port, RGB port, D-SUB, DVI, component jack, or PC port. The communicator 110 can perform communication with an external device connected via a wire through at least one port.

[0219] The communicator 110 may include a Wi-Fi module, a Bluetooth module, an infrared communication module, a wireless communication module, a local area network (LAN) module, or an Ethernet module. Here, each communication module may be implemented as at least one hardware chip.

[0220] The Wi-Fi module and Bluetooth module can communicate via Wi-Fi and Bluetooth methods, respectively. When using a Wi-Fi module or Bluetooth module, various types of connection information, such as SSID or session keys, can be sent or received first. Communication can be established using this connection information, and then various types of information can be sent or received. The wireless communication module may include at least one communication chip that performs communication according to various wireless communication standards, such as ZigBee, 3G, 3GPP, LTE, LTE-A, 4G, and 5G.

[0221] According to embodiments of this disclosure, the communicator 110 can request content (e.g., game content) from the source device 200. Furthermore, the communicator 110 can provide an EDID to the source device 200.

[0222] The communicator 110 can receive content from the source device 200. Even for the same content, the communicator 110 can receive images with various aspect ratios.

[0223] According to embodiments of the present disclosure, the processor 120 controls the general operation of the display device 100 and the signal flow between the internal components of the display device 100, and performs data processing functions.

[0224] Processor 120 may include single-core, dual-core, triple-core, quad-core, or multi-core processors. Furthermore, processor 120 may include multiple processors. For example, processor 120 may be implemented using a main processor and sub-processors.

[0225] Furthermore, processor 120 may include at least one of a central processing unit (CPU), a graphics processing unit (GPU), or a video processing unit (VPU). Alternatively, according to embodiments of this disclosure, processor 120 may be implemented as a system-on-a-chip (SoC), which integrates at least one of a CPU, GPU, or VPU. Optionally, processor 120 may also include a neural processing unit (NPU).

[0226] According to embodiments of the present disclosure, the memory 130 may store various types of data, programs, or applications for driving and controlling the display device 100.

[0227] Furthermore, the program stored in memory 130 may include one or more instructions. The program (one or more instructions) or application stored in memory 130 may be executed by processor 120 to perform various functions. It should be understood that the processor may perform these functions directly through its own operations, or indirectly by controlling another component or device to perform these functions.

[0228] According to embodiments of the present disclosure, processor 120 can execute one or more instructions stored in memory 130 to receive and display a first image. For example, processor 120 can display a first image corresponding to first image content received from source device 200. The first image content according to embodiments of the present disclosure may include game content, movie content, music content, home training service content, or broadcast content. For example, processor 120 can display a first game image corresponding to first game content.

[0229] Processor 120 can execute one or more instructions stored in memory 130 to output a first sub-image corresponding to a first information region identified from a first image. For example, processor 120 can identify a first information region included in a first game image. The first information region may be an area displaying at least one sub-window included in the first game image. Processor 120 can identify an area that displays at least one of a minimap, skill window, item-related window, character-related window, chat window, or control-related window included in the first game image as the first information region. Furthermore, processor 120 can identify an area that displays a specific object (e.g., a box) as the first information region based on user input. However, this disclosure is not limited thereto.

[0230] According to embodiments of the present disclosure, the processor 120 can display an image obtained by magnifying the identified first information region. Alternatively, the processor 120 can send an image corresponding to the first information region to an external device to share the identified first information region with the external device.

[0231] According to embodiments of the present disclosure, the processor 120 can execute one or more instructions stored in the memory 130 to receive and display a second image. For example, the processor 120 can display a second game image corresponding to second image content (game content) received from the source device 200. Here, the second image content may be game content different from the first image content. When the received game content changes, the processor 120 can display a second game image corresponding to the changed game content.

[0232] The second image content can be the same game content as the first image content, but the aspect ratio of the game image corresponding to that game content can be different. For example, the first game image can have a first aspect ratio, and the second game image can have a second aspect ratio different from the first aspect ratio. The processor 120 can display the second game image with the second aspect ratio.

[0233] According to embodiments of the present disclosure, the processor 120 can execute one or more instructions stored in the memory 130 to determine at least one candidate region from a second image. For example, the processor 120 can determine at least one candidate region based on a first aspect ratio of the first image, a second aspect ratio of the second image, and positional information of a first information region. The processor 120 can determine a region at the same position as the first information region identified from the first game image as at least one candidate region. Furthermore, the processor 120 can determine a region at a second position in the second game image as at least one candidate region by using the first and second aspect ratio information, the second position corresponding to a first position of the first information region in the first game image. Additionally, when the first information region is located in a corner region of the first game image, the processor 120 can determine the corner region of the second game image as at least one candidate region.

[0234] The processor 120 can determine at least one candidate region based on game content type information, title information, etc.

[0235] According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the processor 120 can execute one or more instructions stored in the memory 130 to identify a second information region corresponding to the first information region from at least one candidate region.

[0236] For example, processor 120 can detect a second information region by image analysis of at least one candidate region. A second information region with a corresponding shape and size can be detected from the at least one candidate region based on the shape and size of the first information region. For example, when the first information region has a rectangular shape, processor 120 can use an edge detection algorithm to detect a region (or object) indicating a rectangular shape from the at least one candidate region by edge detection. Optionally, when the first information region has a circular shape, processor 120 can detect a region (or object) with a circular shape from the at least one candidate region by using a circular detection algorithm. However, this disclosure is not limited thereto.

[0237] According to embodiments of the present disclosure, the processor 120 can detect or identify a second information region from at least one candidate region by using various object detection algorithms or filters.

[0238] Furthermore, the processor 120 can detect a second information region from at least one candidate region by using neural network-based AI technology.

[0239] When at least one candidate region includes multiple candidate regions, the processor 120 according to embodiments of the present disclosure can determine the priority of the multiple candidate regions. The priority can be determined based on the location information of the first information region and the content information of the second image content (e.g., the type information of the game content when the second image content is game content). The processor 120 can detect the second information region from the candidate regions with higher priority based on the priority.

[0240] According to embodiments of the present disclosure, the processor 120 can execute one or more instructions stored in the memory 130 to output a second sub-image corresponding to a second information region identified from a second image. For example, the processor 120 can display an image obtained by magnifying the second information region. Furthermore, the processor 120 can send the image corresponding to the second information region to an external device to share the identified second information region with the external device.

[0241] The display 140 according to embodiments of the present disclosure can generate drive signals by converting image signals, data signals, on-screen display (OSD) signals, or control signals processed by the processor 120. The display 240 can be implemented as a plasma display panel (PDP), liquid crystal display (LCD), organic light-emitting display (OLED), or flexible display, or it can be implemented as a three-dimensional (3D) display. The display 140 can be configured as a touchscreen for use as both an input and output device.

[0242] According to embodiments of the present disclosure, the display 140 can display a first image corresponding to first image content received from the source device 200 and a second image corresponding to second image content. Furthermore, the display 140 can display a magnified image obtained by magnifying a first information area identified from the first image. Additionally, the display 140 can display a magnified image obtained by magnifying a second information area identified from the second image.

[0243] Figure 20 This is a block diagram of the configuration of a display device 2000 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0244] Figure 20 The display device 2000 can be used as a reference. Figures 1 to 17 An example of a display device 100 as described.

[0245] refer to Figure 20 The display device 2000 according to embodiments of the present disclosure may include a tuner 2040, a processor 2010, a display 2020, a communicator 2050, a detector 2030, an input / output unit 2070, a video processor 2080, an audio processor 2085, an audio output unit 2060, a memory 2090, and a power supply 2095.

[0246] Figure 20 The communicator 2050 and input / output unit 2070 can correspond to Figure 19 The communicator 110, Figure 20 The processor 2010 can correspond to Figure 19 Processor 120, Figure 20 The memory 2090 can correspond to Figure 19 The memory 130, and Figure 20 The 2020 monitor can correspond to Figure 19 The monitor is 140. Therefore, redundant details already described above have been omitted.

[0247] The tuner 2040 according to embodiments of this disclosure can amplify, mix, and resonate broadcast signals received via wired or wireless means to tune and select only the frequency of the channel that the display device 2000 wants to receive from among many radio wave components. The broadcast signals include audio, video, and supplementary information (e.g., electronic program guides (EPGs)).

[0248] Tuner 2040 can receive broadcast signals from various sources such as terrestrial broadcasting, cable broadcasting, satellite broadcasting, and internet broadcasting. Tuner 2040 can also receive broadcast signals from sources such as analog or digital broadcasting.

[0249] The communicator 2050 according to embodiments of this disclosure can receive control signals or control commands from an external control device. For example, the communicator 2050 may include an infrared (IR) module configured to send signals to and receive signals from the external control device according to an IR communication standard. Specifically, the communicator 2050 can receive control signals or control commands from the control device corresponding to user input (e.g., key or button input from the control device).

[0250] The detector 2030 according to embodiments of the present disclosure can detect a user's voice, a user's image, or a user's interaction, and may include a microphone 2031, a camera 2032, and a light receiver 2033.

[0251] Microphone 2031 receives voice input from the user. Microphone 2031 converts the received voice into an electrical signal and outputs the electrical signal to processor 2010. The user's voice may include, for example, voice corresponding to menus or functions of display device 2000. For instance, microphone 2031 may receive user voice corresponding to a rotation command on display 2020, convert the received voice into an electrical signal, and output the electrical signal to processor 2010.

[0252] Camera 2032 can receive images (e.g., consecutive frames) corresponding to user movements, including gestures, within the camera's recognition range. Processor 2010 can use the result of recognizing the received action to select a menu displayed on display device 2000, or execute control corresponding to that result. For example, processor 2010 can receive images from camera 2032, recognize user actions from the received images corresponding to the rotation of display 2020, and rotate display 2020 based on the recognized user actions.

[0253] The light receiver 2033 receives light signals (including control signals) from an external control device via a light window on the bezel of the display 2020. The light receiver 2033 can receive light signals corresponding to user input (e.g., touch, press, touch gesture, voice, or movement) from the control device. Control signals can be extracted from the received light signals under the control of the processor 2010.

[0254] The input / output unit 2070 according to embodiments of this disclosure can receive video (e.g., moving images), audio (e.g., voice or music), and additional information (e.g., electronic program guide (EPG)) from outside the display device 2000. The input / output unit 2070 may include any one of HDMI, MHL, USB, DP, Thunderbolt, VGA, RGB, D-SUB, DVI, component jack, and PC port.

[0255] The processor 2010 controls the general operation of the display device 2000 and the signal flow between the display device 2000 and its internal components, and performs data processing functions. When there is user input or when preset and stored conditions are met, the processor 2010 can execute the operating system (OS) and various applications stored in the memory 2090.

[0256] The processor 2010 may include random access memory (RAM) for storing signals or data input from the external source of the display device 2000 or for use as a storage area corresponding to various tasks performed by the display device 2000, read-only memory (ROM) for storing control programs controlled by the display device 2000, and the processor.

[0257] The video processor 2080 performs processing on the video data received by the display device 2000. The video processor 2080 can perform various image processing on the video data, such as decoding, scaling, noise removal, frame rate conversion, and resolution conversion.

[0258] The audio processor 2085 performs processing on audio data. The audio processor 2085 can perform various processing on the audio data, such as decoding, amplification, or noise cancellation. The audio processor 2085 may include multiple audio processing modules to process audio corresponding to multiple pieces of content.

[0259] The audio output unit 2060, under the control of the processor 2010, outputs audio included in the broadcast signal received via the tuner 2040. The audio output unit 2060 can output audio (e.g., voice or sound) input via the communicator 2050 or the input / output unit 2070. Furthermore, the audio output unit 2060 can, under the control of the processor 2010, output audio stored in the memory 2090. The audio output unit 2060 may include at least one of a speaker, a headphone output terminal, or a Sony / Philips Digital Interface (S / PDIF) terminal.

[0260] Under the control of the processor 2010, the power supply 2095 supplies power from an external power source to the components inside the display device 2000. Furthermore, under the control of the processor 2010, the power supply 2095 can also supply power from one or more batteries (not shown) located inside the display device 2000 to the components inside the display device 2000.

[0261] Memory 2090 can store various types of data, programs, or applications for driving and controlling display device 2000 under the control of processor 2010. Memory 2090 may include a broadcast receiving module, channel control module, volume control module, communication control module, voice recognition module, motion recognition module, light receiving module, display control module, audio control module, external input control module, power control module, power control module for wirelessly connected (e.g., Bluetooth) external devices, a voice database (DB), or a motion database. The modules and DB of memory 2090 can be implemented in software to perform broadcast receiving control functions, channel control functions, volume control functions, communication control functions, voice recognition functions, motion recognition functions, light receiving control functions, display control functions, audio control functions, external input control functions, power control functions, or power control functions for wirelessly connected (e.g., Bluetooth) external devices within display device 2000. Processor 2010 can execute each function using the software stored in memory 2090.

[0262] Figure 18 The block diagram of the source device 200 shown and Figure 19 and Figure 20 The display devices 100 and 2000 shown are block diagrams according to embodiments of the present disclosure. Based on the specifications of the source device 200 and the display devices 100 and 2000, components in the block diagrams can be integrated, components can be added, or components can be omitted. In other words, if necessary, two or more components can be integrated into one component, or a component can be divided into two or more components. Furthermore, the functions performed by each block are only used to describe embodiments of the present disclosure, and specific operations or devices do not limit the scope of the claims of the present disclosure.

[0263] A display device according to embodiments of the present disclosure may include a display, a memory storing one or more instructions, and at least one processor configured to execute one or more instructions.

[0264] At least one processor can be configured to execute one or more instructions to display the first image based on the received first image.

[0265] At least one processor may be configured to execute one or more instructions to output a first sub-image corresponding to a first information region identified from a first image.

[0266] At least one processor can be configured to execute one or more instructions to display a second image based on a second image that is different from the first image received.

[0267] The at least one processor may be configured to execute the one or more instructions to determine a plurality of candidate regions from the second image based on the first aspect ratio information of the first image, the second aspect ratio information of the second image, and the position information of the first information region.

[0268] At least one processor can be configured to execute one or more instructions to determine the priority of multiple candidate regions based on the location information of a first information region and the aspect ratio information of a second information region.

[0269] At least one processor can be configured to execute one or more instructions to identify a second information region corresponding to the first information region from a plurality of candidate regions based on priority.

[0270] At least one processor can be configured to execute one or more instructions to output a second sub-image corresponding to the second information region.

[0271] The content of the first image corresponding to the first image and the content of the second image corresponding to the second image can be different.

[0272] The first aspect ratio of the first image and the second aspect ratio of the second image can be different from each other.

[0273] At least one processor may also be configured to execute one or more instructions to identify a region in the second image that is located at the same position as the first information region as one of a plurality of candidate regions.

[0274] At least one processor may also be configured to execute one or more instructions to determine a region at a second location in the second image as one of a plurality of candidate regions, the second location corresponding to a first location of a first information region in the first image.

[0275] The at least one processor may also be configured to execute the one or more instructions to determine a corner region of a second image with a second aspect ratio as one of the plurality of candidate regions, based on the fact that the first information region is located in a corner region of a first image with a first aspect ratio.

[0276] At least one processor may also be configured to execute one or more instructions to control the display to show multiple candidate regions.

[0277] At least one processor may also be configured to execute one or more instructions to receive user input that selects one of a plurality of candidate regions.

[0278] The at least one processor may also be configured to execute the one or more instructions to detect a second information region corresponding to the first information region from the selected candidate regions based on user input.

[0279] At least one candidate region may include multiple candidate regions.

[0280] The at least one processor may also be configured to execute one or more instructions to detect multiple information regions from the multiple candidate regions.

[0281] At least one processor may also be configured to execute one or more instructions to control the display to show multiple detected information areas.

[0282] At least one processor may also be configured to execute one or more instructions to receive user input that selects one of a plurality of information regions.

[0283] The at least one processor may also be configured to execute the one or more instructions to identify the selected information region as a second information region based on user input.

[0284] The first sub-image may include an image obtained by magnifying the first information region.

[0285] The second sub-image may include an image obtained by magnifying the second information region.

[0286] At least one processor may also be configured to execute one or more instructions to control the display to show a first sub-image or a second sub-image.

[0287] At least one processor may also be configured to execute one or more instructions to output a first sub-image or a second sub-image to an external device.

[0288] At least one processor may also be configured to execute one or more instructions to determine a plurality of candidate regions from the second image based on at least one of content information of the second image or position information about the display of the second image.

[0289] The first image and the second image can each include game images corresponding to the game content.

[0290] The first information area and the second information area may each include at least one of the following windows included in the game image: minimap, skill window, item window, character window, chat window, or control window.

[0291] Operating a display device according to embodiments of the present disclosure may include displaying a first image based on receiving a first image.

[0292] Operating a display device according to embodiments of the present disclosure may include outputting a first sub-image corresponding to a first information region identified from a first image.

[0293] An operation method of a display device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure may include: displaying a second image based on receiving a second image that is different from a first image.

[0294] An operation method of a display device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure may include: determining a plurality of candidate regions from a second image based on a first aspect ratio information of a first image, a second aspect ratio information of a second image, and position information of a first information region.

[0295] The operation method of the display device according to the embodiments of the present disclosure may include: determining the priority of a plurality of candidate regions based on the position information of a first information region and the aspect ratio information of a second information region.

[0296] An operation method of a display device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure may include: identifying a second information region corresponding to a first information region from a plurality of candidate regions based on priority.

[0297] An operation method of a display device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure may include outputting a second sub-image corresponding to a second information area.

[0298] The content of the first image corresponding to the first image and the content of the second image corresponding to the second image can be different.

[0299] The first aspect ratio of the first image and the second aspect ratio of the second image can be different from each other.

[0300] The step of determining the plurality of candidate regions may include: determining a region in the second image that is located at the same position as the first information region as one of the plurality of candidate regions.

[0301] Determining multiple candidate regions may include identifying a region at a second location in the second image as one of multiple candidate regions, the second location corresponding to a first location of a first information region in the first image.

[0302] Determining multiple candidate regions may include: determining a corner region of a second image with a second aspect ratio as one of multiple candidate regions based on the fact that a first information region is located in a corner region of a first image with a first aspect ratio.

[0303] The operation method of the display device according to embodiments of the present disclosure may further include displaying a plurality of candidate areas.

[0304] The operation method of the display device according to the embodiments of the present disclosure may further include: receiving user input that selects one of a plurality of candidate regions.

[0305] The operation method of the display device according to the embodiments of the present disclosure may further include: detecting a second information region corresponding to the first information region from the selected candidate regions based on user input.

[0306] The first sub-image may include an image obtained by magnifying the first information region.

[0307] The second sub-image may include an image obtained by magnifying the second information region.

[0308] Outputting a first sub-image or outputting a second sub-image may include displaying the first sub-image or the second sub-image.

[0309] Outputting a first sub-image or a second sub-image may include outputting the first sub-image or the second sub-image to an external device.

[0310] Even when the image content or the aspect ratio of the image changes, the display device according to the embodiments of this disclosure can automatically detect (identify) specific information areas, thereby improving usability.

[0311] Furthermore, the display device according to embodiments of this disclosure is capable of automatically recognizing user preference information in image content (e.g., game content), thus providing a variety of viewing environments.

[0312] It can magnify specific information areas in the game image, and even when the game content changes or the aspect ratio of the game image changes while using functions shared with external devices, specific information areas can be magnified or continuously shared without separate settings, thus enhancing the immersive experience in the game.

[0313] The operation method of the display device according to embodiments of the present disclosure can be implemented by recording on a computer-readable recording medium in the form of program commands executed by various computers. The computer-readable recording medium may include at least one of program commands, data files, or data structures. The program commands recorded on the computer-readable recording medium may be specially designed or known to those skilled in the art of computer software. Examples of computer-readable recording media include magnetic media (such as hard disks, floppy disks, and magnetic tapes), optical media (such as CD-ROMs and DVDs), magneto-optical media (such as optical-magnetic-floppy disks), and hardware devices specifically configured to store and execute program commands (such as read-only memory (ROM), random access memory (RAM), and flash memory). Examples of computer commands include machine code generated by a compiler, and high-level language code that can be executed by a computer using an interpreter.

[0314] Furthermore, the method of operating the display device according to embodiments of this disclosure can be provided by including it in a computer program product. The computer program product is a product that can be traded between a seller and a buyer.

[0315] Computer program products may include software programs or computer-readable storage media storing software programs. For example, computer program products may be available from manufacturers of electronic devices or electronic marketplaces (e.g., Google Play Store). TM or App Store TM Electronic distribution refers to products in the form of software programs (e.g., downloadable applications). For electronic distribution, at least a portion of the software program may be stored in a storage medium or temporarily generated. In this case, the storage medium may be the storage medium of a manufacturer's server, an electronic marketplace server, or a relay server temporarily storing the software program.

[0316] A computer program product may include the storage medium of a server or the storage medium of a client device in a system comprising server and client devices. Alternatively, when a third device (e.g., a smartphone) is present that communicates with the server or client device, the computer program product may include the storage medium of the third device. Alternatively, the computer program product may include software programs transferred from the server to the client device or the third device, or from the third device to the client device.

[0317] In this scenario, one of the server, client device, and third device may execute the method according to embodiments of this disclosure by executing a computer program product. Alternatively, two or more of the server, client device, and third device may execute a computer program product to execute the method according to embodiments of this disclosure in a distributed manner.

[0318] For example, a server, such as a cloud server or an artificial intelligence server, can execute a computer program product stored on the server to control a client device that is communicatively connected to the server to perform a method according to an embodiment of this disclosure.

[0319] The above embodiments are merely specific examples illustrating the technical content of embodiments according to this disclosure and are intended to aid in understanding the embodiments of this disclosure, but are not intended to limit the scope of the embodiments of this disclosure. Therefore, the scope of the various embodiments of this disclosure should be interpreted as encompassing all modifications or variations derived from the technical spirit of the various embodiments of this disclosure, other than those disclosed herein.

Claims

1. A display device (100), comprising: Display (140); Memory (130) stores one or more instructions; and At least one processor (120) is configured to execute the one or more instructions to: The display is controlled to show the first image based on the received first image; Output the first sub-image corresponding to the first information region of the first image; Based on receiving a second image that is different from the first image, control the display to show the second image; Based on the first aspect ratio of the first image, the second aspect ratio of the second image, and the position information of the first information region, multiple candidate regions of the second image are determined; The priority of the plurality of candidate regions is determined based on the location information of the first information region and the second aspect ratio. Based on the priority, a second information region corresponding to the first information region is identified from the plurality of candidate regions; and Output the second sub-image corresponding to the second information region.

2. The display device according to claim 1, wherein, The content of the first image corresponding to the first image is different from the content of the second image corresponding to the second image, or the aspect ratio of the first image is different from the aspect ratio of the second image.

3. The display device according to claim 1 or 2, wherein, The at least one processor (120) is also configured to execute the one or more instructions to: The region in the second image that is at the same position as the first information region is identified as one of the plurality of candidate regions.

4. The display device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein, The at least one processor (120) is also configured to execute the one or more instructions to: The region at the second position in the second image is determined as one of the plurality of candidate regions, and the second position corresponds to the first position of the first information region in the first image.

5. The display device according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein, The at least one processor (120) is also configured to execute the one or more instructions to: Based on the fact that the first information region is located in the corner region of the first image with the first aspect ratio, the corner region of the second image with the second aspect ratio is determined as one of the plurality of candidate regions.

6. The display device according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein, The at least one processor (120) is also configured to execute the one or more instructions to: Control the display to show the plurality of candidate regions; Obtain user input to select one of the multiple candidate regions; and Based on the selected candidate region, the second information region corresponding to the first information region is detected.

7. The display device according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein, The at least one processor (120) is also configured to execute the one or more instructions to: Detect multiple information regions from the multiple candidate regions; Control the display to show multiple detected information areas; Obtain user input to select one of the plurality of information areas; and Based on the user input, the selected information area is identified as the second information area.

8. The display device according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein, The first sub-image includes an image corresponding to a magnified view of the first information region. The second sub-image includes an image corresponding to a magnified version of the second information region, and The at least one processor (120) is further configured to execute one or more instructions to control the display to show the first sub-image or the second sub-image.

9. The display device according to any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein, The at least one processor (120) is also configured to execute the one or more instructions to: Output the first sub-image or the second sub-image to an external device.

10. The display device according to any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein, The at least one processor (120) is also configured to execute the one or more instructions to: The plurality of candidate regions of the second image are determined based on at least one of the content information of the second image or the location information of the second image being displayed.

11. The display device according to any one of claims 1 to 10, wherein, The first image and the second image include game images corresponding to game content, and The first information area and the second information area include at least one of the minimap, skill window, item window, character window, chat window, or control window in the game image.

12. A method of operating a display device, the method comprising: Display the first image based on the received first image (S410); Output the first sub-image corresponding to the first information region of the first image (S420). Based on receiving a second image that is different from the first image, the second image is displayed (S430). Based on the first aspect ratio of the first image, the second aspect ratio of the second image, and the position information of the first information region, multiple candidate regions of the second image are determined (S440). The priority of the plurality of candidate regions is determined based on the location information of the first information region and the second aspect ratio. Based on the priority, a second information region corresponding to the first information region is identified from the plurality of candidate regions (S450). and Output the second sub-image corresponding to the second information region (S460).

13. The operating method according to claim 12, wherein, The content of the first image corresponding to the first image is different from the content of the second image corresponding to the second image, or the first aspect ratio of the first image is different from the second aspect ratio of the second image.

14. The operating method according to claim 12 or 13, wherein, Determining the plurality of candidate regions of the second image (S440) includes: determining a region in the second image that is at the same position as the first information region as one of the plurality of candidate regions.

15. One or more non-transitory computer-readable recording media storing a program for performing the operating method according to any one of claims 12 to 14.

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