Display apparatus for indicating reception of notification when displaying image and control method thereof

Abstract

A display device is disclosed. The display device includes a display including a plurality of pixel elements disposed on a front surface and a plurality of light emitting elements disposed on an edge area of a rear surface, a memory storing one or more instructions, and at least one processor. By executing the one or more instructions, the processor: controls the display to provide an image through the plurality of pixel elements; when a predetermined notification is received, identifies at least one light emitting element among the plurality of light emitting elements based on location information on a screen related to the predetermined notification; and causes the identified at least one light emitting element to emit light based on color information related to the predetermined notification.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This disclosure relates to a display device and a control method thereof, and more specifically, to a display device and a control method thereof that instructs the receipt of a notification while displaying an image. Background Technology

[0002] Recently, various household appliances have been continuously opened up and distributed, and specifically, the development and distribution of display devices is more active than in any other field.

[0003] For example, to improve the user's viewing experience and immersion, a technique is being used to dynamically adjust the lighting based on the color and content of the image being output by the TV by placing ambient lighting on the back surface of the TV.

[0004] However, if a notification is received while an image is being output and is displayed in a portion of the image, or if the image output is stopped, it can be difficult to maintain the user's immersion.

[0005] Even if a notification is received while the image is being output, ignoring the notification can maintain the user's immersion, but there is a problem that the user cannot recognize whether the notification has been received.

[0006] Therefore, there is a need for a method that maintains the immersion of the user viewing the image, while also making the user aware of whether a notification has been received by utilizing ambient lighting. Summary of the Invention

[0007] Solution to the problem

[0008] A display device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure for achieving the foregoing objectives includes: a display including a plurality of pixel elements disposed on a front surface and a plurality of light-emitting elements disposed on an edge region of a rear surface; a memory storing one or more instructions; and at least one processor, wherein the at least one processor is configured to execute one or more instructions to: control the display to provide an image through the plurality of pixel elements; identify at least one of the plurality of light-emitting elements based on position information on the screen associated with the predetermined notification based on receiving a predetermined notification; and cause the identified at least one light-emitting element to emit light based on color information associated with the predetermined notification.

[0009] A control method for a display device including a plurality of pixel elements disposed on a front surface and a plurality of light-emitting elements disposed on an edge region of a rear surface, according to embodiments of the present disclosure, includes the following steps: providing an image through the plurality of pixel elements; identifying at least one of the plurality of light-emitting elements based on position information on the screen associated with the predetermined notification received; and emitting light from the identified at least one light-emitting element based on color information associated with the predetermined notification.

[0010] According to embodiments of this disclosure for achieving the foregoing objectives, in a computer-readable recording medium including a program for executing a control method for a display device, the display device includes a plurality of pixel elements disposed on a front surface and a plurality of light-emitting elements disposed on an edge region of a rear surface. The control method for the display device includes the following steps: providing an image through the plurality of pixel elements; identifying at least one of the plurality of light-emitting elements based on position information on the screen associated with the predetermined notification based on receiving a predetermined notification; and emitting light from the identified at least one light-emitting element based on color information associated with the predetermined notification. Attached Figure Description

[0011] Figure 1 This is a diagram illustrating the front and rear surfaces of a display device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0012] Figure 2 This is a block diagram illustrating the configuration of a display device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0013] Figure 3 This is a diagram illustrating a method for displaying images and scheduled notifications on a conventional display device;

[0014] Figure 4 This is a diagram illustrating a method by which a display device receiving a predetermined notification according to an embodiment of the present disclosure causes at least one of a plurality of light-emitting elements to emit light;

[0015] Figure 5 This is a diagram illustrating a method for displaying 3D images and predetermined notifications using a 3D display device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0016] Figure 6 This is a diagram illustrating a method by which a display device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure causes a light-emitting element corresponding to each of a plurality of predetermined notifications to emit light;

[0017] Figure 7 This is a diagram illustrating a method for causing a light-emitting element to emit light according to a function-related application based on an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0018] Figure 8It is a diagram used to illustrate information about colors corresponding to each of a plurality of users according to embodiments of the present disclosure;

[0019] Figure 9 This is a diagram illustrating a display device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure that uses a plurality of light-emitting elements to indicate a progress ratio corresponding to a progress bar;

[0020] Figure 10 This is a diagram illustrating a method for illuminating multiple light-emitting elements based on the position information of each of a plurality of users on the screen, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0021] Figure 11 It is a diagram used to illustrate colors corresponding to an image according to embodiments of the present disclosure;

[0022] Figure 12 A diagram illustrating a display device communicating with an external device according to embodiments of the present disclosure; and

[0023] Figure 13 This is a flowchart illustrating a control method for a display device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Detailed Implementation

[0024] The present disclosure will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0025] In consideration of the functions described in this disclosure, generally widely used terms have been selected as much as possible for use in the embodiments of this disclosure. However, these terms may vary depending on the intent of those skilled in the art, previous court judgments, or the emergence of new technologies. Additionally, in certain cases, terms may be specified by the applicant, and in such cases, the meaning of the terms will be described in detail in the relevant descriptions within this disclosure. Therefore, the terms used in this disclosure should be defined based on their meanings and the overall content of this disclosure, and not merely on their names.

[0026] In addition, in this specification, expressions such as “have,” “may have,” “include,” and “may include” indicate the presence of such features (e.g., elements such as numbers, functions, operations, and components), and do not exclude the presence of additional features.

[0027] Furthermore, the expression "at least one of A and / or B" should be interpreted as meaning either "A" or "B" or "A and B".

[0028] Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," etc., used in this specification can describe various elements regardless of any order and / or importance. Additionally, such terms are used only to distinguish one element from another and are not intended to limit the elements.

[0029] Furthermore, the description in this disclosure of an element (e.g., a first element) being "(operably or communicatively) coupled to" or "connected to" another element (e.g., a second element) should be interpreted as including both cases where an element is directly coupled to another element and cases where an element is coupled to another element through yet another element (e.g., a third element).

[0030] Furthermore, unless clearly defined differently in the context, singular expressions include plural expressions. Additionally, in this disclosure, terms such as “comprising” and “consisting of” should be construed as specifying the presence of features, numbers, steps, operations, elements, components, or combinations thereof as described in the specification, but should not be construed as pre-excluding the presence or possibility of adding one or more other features, numbers, steps, operations, elements, components, or combinations thereof.

[0031] Furthermore, in this disclosure, a "module" or "component" can perform at least one function or operation and can be implemented as hardware or software, or a combination of hardware and software. Additionally, besides "modules" or "components" that need to be implemented as specific hardware, multiple "modules" or "components" can be integrated into at least one module and implemented as at least one processor (not shown).

[0032] Additionally, in this specification, the term "user" may refer to a person using an electronic device or a device using an electronic device (e.g., an artificial intelligence electronic device).

[0033] In the following description, embodiments of the present disclosure will be described in more detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0034] Figure 1 This is a diagram illustrating the front and rear surfaces of a display device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0035] refer to Figure 1 The display device 100 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure may include a plurality of pixel elements 111 disposed on the front surface, and displays an image by using the plurality of pixel elements 111.

[0036] According to the embodiment, the display device 100 can be implemented as a TV, but is not limited to this, and can be applied to any device equipped with display function (e.g., video wall, large-format display (LFD), digital signage, digital information display (DID), projector display, etc.), without limitation. Furthermore, the display device 100 can be implemented as various forms of display, such as liquid crystal display (LCD), organic light-emitting diode (OLED), liquid crystal on silicon (LCoS), digital light processing (DLP), quantum dot (QD) display panel, quantum dot light-emitting diode (QLED), micro light-emitting diode (μLED), mini LED, etc.

[0037] According to an embodiment, the display device 100 may include a plurality of light-emitting elements 112 disposed on a rear surface. For example, the display device 100 may include a plurality of light-emitting elements 112 disposed on an edge region (or an outer region of the rear surface) of the rear surface.

[0038] For example, the display device 100 can display an image through a plurality of pixel elements 111 and display colors corresponding to the image through a plurality of light-emitting elements 112.

[0039] For example, the display device 100 can control a plurality of light-emitting elements 112 to emit colors corresponding to the image onto the wall surface where the display device 100 is located, and provide a gradient effect or gradient effect on the rear side of the display device 100 (or in the space where the display device 100 is located) where the intensity of the colors corresponding to the image gradually decreases as they move away from the display device 100.

[0040] According to an embodiment, the display device 100 can display an image by using a plurality of pixel elements 111 disposed on the front surface of the display device 100, and emit a color corresponding to the image (or at least one of the colors included in the image) by using a plurality of light-emitting elements 112 disposed on the rear surface of the display device 100, thereby providing a sense of immersion to the user.

[0041] For example, the display device 100 can control a plurality of light-emitting elements 112 disposed on the rear surface of the display device 100 to react to an image being displayed in real time, and emit colors corresponding to the image by using a plurality of pixel elements 111 disposed on the front surface of the display device 100.

[0042] According to an embodiment, when a plurality of light-emitting elements 112 disposed on the rear surface of a display device 100 emit colors corresponding to an image, the display device 100 can control at least one of the plurality of light-emitting elements 112 to emit a color corresponding to a context, thereby maintaining the immersion of the user viewing the image while allowing the user to perceive the context.

[0043] Figure 2 This is a block diagram illustrating the configuration of a display device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0044] refer to Figure 2 The display device 100 includes a display 110, a memory 120, and at least one processor 130.

[0045] According to embodiments of the present disclosure, the display 110 may include a plurality of pixel elements 111 disposed on a front surface and a plurality of light-emitting elements 112 disposed on a rear surface. Hereinafter, the description will focus primarily on embodiments of the display 110 implemented by a plurality of light-emitting elements 112 disposed on an edge region of the rear surface, but the present disclosure is not limited thereto, and the display 110 may be implemented with modifications in various forms.

[0046] For example, each of the plurality of pixel elements 111 may include a self-emissive element. The self-emissive element may be at least one of a light-emitting diode (LED) or a micro LED. According to an embodiment, the LED element may be implemented as a micro LED. Here, a micro LED is an LED with a size of about 5 to 100 micrometers and is a miniature light-emitting element that emits light on its own without a color filter.

[0047] However, this disclosure is not limited thereto, and the display 110 may include a backlight, and each of the plurality of pixel elements 111 may display an image by controlling the transmittance of light emitted from the backlight, and may include red (R), green (G) and blue (B) sub-pixels.

[0048] According to embodiments of the present disclosure, the display 110 may include a plurality of light-emitting elements 112 disposed on the edge region of the rear surface, and the plurality of light-emitting elements 112 may be referred to as intelligent lighting, ambient lighting, screen backlight, etc., but in the following text, for ease of explanation, they will be collectively referred to as a plurality of light-emitting elements 112.

[0049] refer to Figure 1 For ease of explanation, the upper part of the rear surface of the display 110 can be divided into a first edge region corresponding to the left side region of the rear surface of the display 110, a second edge region corresponding to the right side region, a third edge region corresponding to the upper side region, and a fourth edge region corresponding to the lower side region.

[0050] According to an embodiment, a plurality of light-emitting elements 112 disposed on a first edge region to a fourth edge region on the rear surface of the display 110 may include at least one of a first array, a second array, a third array or a fourth array. The first array includes a first light-emitting element disposed on the first edge region, the second array includes a second light-emitting element disposed on the second edge region, the third array includes a third light-emitting element disposed on the third edge region, and the fourth array includes a fourth light-emitting element disposed on the fourth edge region.

[0051] For example, such as Figure 1 As shown in the upper portion, the display 110 may include a first array to a fourth array. However, this disclosure is not limited thereto. For example, the display 110 may include only the fourth array, which includes a fourth light-emitting element disposed on a fourth edge region corresponding to a lower region of the rear surface of the display 110.

[0052] like Figure 1 As shown in the upper part, the plurality of light-emitting elements 112 can be arranged in a quadrilateral form. However, this disclosure is not limited thereto, and the plurality of light-emitting elements 112 can be arranged in various polygonal forms.

[0053] According to an embodiment, when displaying an image, at least one processor 130 can cause a first light-emitting element included in a first array to emit light based on a color corresponding to the right side region of the image, cause a second light-emitting element included in a second array to emit light based on a color corresponding to the left side region of the image, cause a third light-emitting element included in a third array to emit light based on a color corresponding to the top region of the image, and cause a fourth light-emitting element included in a fourth array to emit light based on a color corresponding to the bottom region of the image, such as... Figure 1 The lower part is shown.

[0054] Therefore, when displaying an image, at least one processor 130 can emit colors synchronized with the image through multiple light-emitting elements 112.

[0055] According to an embodiment, a plurality of light-emitting elements 112 disposed on the edge region of the rear surface of the display device 100 can improve the user's viewing experience and immersion by dynamically adjusting the color (or color temperature) according to the color or content of the image. For example, the plurality of light-emitting elements 112 can emit light based on the colors included in the image, and can emit light by changing the color in real time in response to changes in the image.

[0056] In the accompanying drawings according to this disclosure, each of the patterns shown on the exterior of the display device 100 may indicate a different color emitted by the plurality of light-emitting elements 112 (or, a different color reflected on the rear wall surface of the display device 100), and the intensity of the color emitted by the plurality of light-emitting elements 112 may decrease as one moves away from the display device 100.

[0057] According to embodiments, memory 120 can store data required for various embodiments of this disclosure. Memory 120 can be implemented as a memory embedded in display device 100, or as a memory that can be attached to or removed from display device 100 depending on the purpose of storing the data.

[0058] For example, data for driving the display device 100 can be stored in a memory embedded in the display device 100, and data for extended functions of the display device 100 can be stored in a memory that can be attached to or removed from the display device 100.

[0059] In the case of memory embedded in display device 100, memory can be implemented in the form of volatile memory (e.g., dynamic RAM (DRAM), static RAM (SRAM), or synchronous dynamic RAM (SDRAM)), non-volatile memory (e.g., one-time programmable ROM (OTPROM), programmable ROM (PROM), erasable programmable ROM (EPROM), electrically erasable programmable ROM (EEPROM), mask ROM, flash ROM, flash memory (e.g., NAND flash or NOR flash), hard disk drive or solid-state drive (SSD)).

[0060] In the case of a memory that can be attached to or removed from an electronic device 100, the memory can be implemented in the form of a memory card (e.g., Compact Flash (CF), Secure Digital (SD), Micro Secure Digital (Micro SD), Mini Secure Digital (Mini SD), Extreme Digital (xD), Multimedia Card (MMC), etc.) and an external memory that can be connected to a USB port (e.g., a USB memory).

[0061] According to an embodiment, the memory 120 may store at least one instruction for controlling the display device 100 or a computer program including the instruction.

[0062] According to an embodiment, at least one processor 130 controls the overall operation of the display device 100. Specifically, at least one processor 130 may be connected to each component of the display device 100 and control the overall operation of the display device 100.

[0063] According to an embodiment, at least one processor 130 can control multiple robots 200 and charging stations 300.

[0064] At least one processor 130 can perform operations of the display device 100 according to various embodiments by executing at least one instruction stored in the memory 120.

[0065] At least one processor 130 may include one or more of a central processing unit (CPU), a graphics processing unit (GPU), an accelerated processing unit (APU), multiple integrated cores (MIC), a digital signal processor (DSP), a neural processing unit (NPU), a hardware accelerator, or a machine learning accelerator. At least one processor 130 may control one or a random combination of other components of the electronic device and perform operations related to communication or data processing. At least one processor 130 may execute one or more programs or instructions stored in memory 120. For example, at least one processor 130 may perform a method according to an embodiment of this disclosure by executing one or more instructions stored in memory 120.

[0066] In cases where the method according to embodiments of this disclosure includes multiple operations, the multiple operations may be executed by a single processor or by multiple processors. For example, when the first operation, the second operation, and the third operation are performed by the method according to embodiments, all of the first operation, the second operation, and the third operation may be executed by a first processor, or the first operation and the second operation may be executed by a first processor (e.g., a general-purpose processor), while the third operation may be executed by a second processor (e.g., an artificial intelligence-specific processor).

[0067] At least one processor 130 may be implemented as a single-core processor including one core, or as one or more multi-core processors including multiple cores (e.g., multiple cores of the same type or multiple cores of different types). When at least one processor 130 is implemented as a multi-core processor, each of the multiple cores included in the multi-core processor may include the processor's internal memory (e.g., cache memory, on-chip memory, etc.), and a common cache shared by the multiple cores may be included in the multi-core processor. Furthermore, each (or some) of the multiple cores included in the multi-core processor may independently read and execute program instructions for implementing the methods according to embodiments of the present disclosure, or all (or some) of the multiple cores may be linked together and read and execute program instructions for implementing the methods according to embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0068] In the case where the method according to embodiments of this disclosure includes multiple operations, the multiple operations may be executed by one of the multiple cores included in a multi-core processor, or they may be executed by multiple cores. For example, when the first operation, the second operation, and the third operation are performed by the method according to embodiments, all of the first operation, the second operation, and the third operation may be executed by the first core included in the multi-core processor, or the first operation and the second operation may be executed by the first core included in the multi-core processor, while the third operation may be executed by the second core included in the multi-core processor.

[0069] In embodiments of this disclosure, a processor may refer to a system-on-a-chip (SoC) integrating at least one processor and other electronic components, a single-core processor, a multi-core processor, or a core included in a single-core or multi-core processor. Furthermore, here, a core may be implemented as a CPU, GPU, APU, MIC, DSP, NPU, hardware accelerator, or machine learning accelerator, etc., but embodiments of this disclosure are not limited thereto.

[0070] Figure 3 This is a diagram illustrating a method for displaying images and scheduled notifications on a conventional display device.

[0071] refer to Figure 3 Conventional display devices have the limitation of not being able to make users aware of the context when providing images.

[0072] If a scheduled notification (e.g., a push notification) is received when an image is being provided, a conventional display device may continuously display the image without showing the scheduled notification in order to enhance the user's immersion.

[0073] For example, such as Figure 3 As shown in the upper part, if a scheduled notification is received when providing an image, the conventional display device only displays the image until it receives user input to identify the scheduled notification. Therefore, there is a problem that the user cannot perceive in real time whether a scheduled notification has been received.

[0074] like Figure 3 As shown in the lower part, if user input is received to identify a scheduled notification, a conventional display device provides the scheduled notification by overlaying the application used to provide the notification onto a portion of the image. Although the user can perceive the scheduled notification, it is provided while the application is overlaid on a portion of the image, thus failing to maintain the user's immersion.

[0075] If a scheduled notification is received when an image is being displayed, a conventional display device may provide the scheduled notification when an application is overlaid on a portion of the image, regardless of whether user input is received to identify the scheduled notification, and there is a problem of not being able to maintain the user's immersion.

[0076] Figure 4 This is a diagram illustrating a method by which a display device receiving a predetermined notification, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, causes at least one of a plurality of light-emitting elements to emit light.

[0077] refer to Figure 4 At least one processor 130 can control a plurality of pixel elements 111 included in the display 110 to display an image received from a source device.

[0078] According to embodiments, the source device can be implemented as an electronic device, such as a set-top box, cloud server, over-the-top (OTT) media service server, streaming service (e.g., Samsung Gaming Hub), home automation control panel, security control panel, media box (e.g., Samsung HomeSync™, Apple TV™, or Google TV™), game console (e.g., Xbox™, PlayStation™, Switch™), electronic dictionary, electronic key, camera, or electronic photo frame. However, this disclosure is not limited thereto, and the source device may include at least one of a TV, user terminal device, tablet PC, mobile phone, video phone, e-book reader, desktop PC, laptop PC, netbook computer, workstation, server, PDA, portable multimedia player (PMP), MP3 player, medical device, camera, virtual reality (VR) realization device, spatial computing device, or wearable device. Here, wearable devices can obviously be at least one of the following: accessory devices (e.g., watches, rings, bracelets, anklets, necklaces, glasses, contact lenses, or head-mounted devices (HMDs)), devices integrated with fabrics or clothing (e.g., electronic clothing), body-attached devices (e.g., skin patches or tattoos), or implantable circuits.

[0079] refer to Figure 4 In the upper part, at least one processor 130 can identify the color corresponding to the image and cause a plurality of light-emitting elements 112 disposed on the edge region of the rear surface of the display 110 to emit light based on the color corresponding to the image.

[0080] refer to Figure 4 In the central portion of the image, if a predetermined notification is received while providing an image, at least one processor 130 can identify at least one of the plurality of light-emitting elements 112 based on position information on the screen associated with the predetermined notification. According to an embodiment, at least one processor 130 can cause the identified at least one light-emitting element to emit light based on color information associated with the predetermined notification.

[0081] For example, scheduled notifications include push notifications, and push notifications may include notifications (or messages) that can be provided on the screen as pop-ups. According to embodiments, push notifications include application-based push notifications (A) and web-based push notifications, and in the following, for ease of explanation, scheduled notifications will be assumed to be application-based push notifications (A).

[0082] However, this disclosure is not limited thereto, and scheduled notifications may include various types of notifications, such as web-based push notifications. For example, scheduled notifications may include badge notifications based on application (A), and may include messages received from scheduled contacts (e.g., calls, SMS messages, instant messages, etc.), push notifications from scheduled application (A), etc.

[0083] like Figure 3 As described in the document, if a scheduled notification is received, a conventional display device provides the scheduled notification by overlaying the application used to provide the scheduled notification onto a portion of the image (or by popping the application onto a portion of the image).

[0084] According to the present disclosure, the display device 100 can, upon receiving a predetermined notification, illuminate at least one of a plurality of light-emitting elements 112 based on color information associated with the predetermined notification, so as to make the user perceive whether the predetermined notification has been received, without superimposing the application (A) used to provide the predetermined notification (e.g., an instant messaging application, etc.) on a portion of the image, so as not to interfere with the immersion of the user viewing the image.

[0085] According to an embodiment, if a predetermined notification is received, at least one processor 130 can identify at least one of the plurality of light-emitting elements 112 based on the position information on the screen associated with the predetermined notification.

[0086] For example, location information on the screen associated with a scheduled notification may include the location of the application (A) used to provide the scheduled notification.

[0087] For example, at least one processor 130 can identify the previous display location or default display location of the application (A) as the location for displaying the application (A) on the screen.

[0088] According to an embodiment, at least one processor 130 can identify at least one of the plurality of light-emitting elements 112 that is adjacent to a previous display position or default display position of the application (A) used to provide a predetermined notification.

[0089] For example, at least one processor 130 can identify at least one light-emitting element among a plurality of light-emitting elements 112 that is adjacent to the center portion of the application (A), the center portion of the title bar of the application (A), etc. (e.g., at least one light-emitting element within the nearest distance, or at least one light-emitting element within a predetermined distance).

[0090] According to an embodiment, if a predetermined notification is received when providing an image, at least one processor 130 will not display the application (A) for providing the predetermined notification, but may illuminate at least one light-emitting element based on the location of the application (A) (hereinafter referred to as position information on the screen related to the predetermined notification) and make the user aware of whether the predetermined notification has been received.

[0091] For example, at least one processor 130 can cause at least one light-emitting element to emit light based on color information associated with a predetermined notification.

[0092] For example, at least one processor 130 can identify a color 10 corresponding to an application (A) used to provide a predetermined notification, and control at least one light-emitting element to emit the identified color 10. For example, at least one processor 130 can identify the color of the title bar of the application (A), the main color of the application (A) (e.g., mode color), or a predetermined color corresponding to the application (A) as color information related to the predetermined notification.

[0093] Here, the title bar is located in the upper part of the application (A) and can display a title related to the application (A) (or a title related to scheduled notifications).

[0094] like Figure 4 As shown in the central part, according to an embodiment, the predetermined notification may be a push notification based on an instant messaging application (A), and if a push notification is received, at least one processor 130 may control at least one light-emitting element adjacent to a position on the screen used to display the instant messaging application (A) to emit a color 10 corresponding to the instant messaging application (A).

[0095] According to an embodiment, at least one processor 130 can control at least one light-emitting element to continuously emit light based on color information associated with a predetermined notification. However, this disclosure is not limited thereto. For example, at least one processor 130 can control at least one light-emitting element to flash based on color information associated with a predetermined notification for a predetermined time period (e.g., 5 seconds).

[0096] According to an embodiment, if user input for identifying a push notification is received, at least one processor 130 can display the push notification by displaying an instant messaging application (A) based on location information.

[0097] refer to Figure 4In the lower part, when at least one of the plurality of light-emitting elements 112 is emitting a color 10 corresponding to the application (A) for providing a predetermined notification, if user input for identifying the predetermined notification is received, at least one processor 130 can display the predetermined notification by overlaying it onto the image.

[0098] For example, if user input for identifying a scheduled notification is received via an input device, at least one processor 130 can display the scheduled notification or an application (A) for providing the scheduled notification overlay on a portion of an image based on on-screen location information associated with the scheduled notification.

[0099] For example, input devices can include various types of devices that receive user input through interaction with the user, such as keyboards, mice, microphones, touchscreens, etc.

[0100] However, this disclosure is not limited thereto, and the input device may include a camera that tracks the user's gaze. According to an embodiment, if the user's gaze passes through the camera and corresponds to (or is adjacent to) at least one light-emitting element that emits light based on color information associated with a predetermined notification, then at least one processor 130 may display the predetermined notification.

[0101] According to an embodiment, when at least one light-emitting element is emitting light based on color information related to a predetermined notification, if user input is received, at least one processor 130 may display the predetermined notification and turn off at least one light-emitting element, or control at least one light-emitting element to emit light based on color 10 corresponding to an image.

[0102] Figure 5 This is a diagram illustrating a method for displaying 3D images and predetermined notifications using a 3D display device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0103] refer to Figure 5 The display device 100 according to embodiments of the present disclosure may include a 3D display device that provides 3D images.

[0104] For example, the image provided by the display device 100 can be a 3D image that includes a left-eye image and a right-eye image. The display device 100 can provide the 3D image by displaying the left-eye image and the right-eye image without glasses.

[0105] For example, the display 110 may include left-eye pixels and right-eye pixels, and display a left-eye image through the left-eye pixels and a right-eye image through the right-eye pixels.

[0106] The display 110 may include a field separator (e.g., a parallax barrier) for providing different views (i.e., multiple views for each viewing area on the front surface of the display 110) and displaying images of different views for each viewing area by blocking light via the field separator.

[0107] According to the embodiment, the user's left eye views the left-eye image provided by the left-eye pixels, and the user's right eye views the right-eye image provided by the right-eye pixels, so the user can view images with different views for each viewing area, i.e., 3D images.

[0108] However, this disclosure is not limited thereto, and the display device 100 can obviously provide 3D images through a glasses-based method.

[0109] Due to about Figure 5 The explanation in the upper part and about Figure 4 The explanation in the upper part is repeated, and regarding Figure 5 The central part of the explanation and about Figure 4 The descriptions in the central part are repeated, so these descriptions will be omitted.

[0110] refer to Figure 5 In the lower part, when at least one of the plurality of light-emitting elements 112 is emitting a color 10 corresponding to the application (A) for providing a predetermined notification, if user input for identifying the predetermined notification is received, at least one processor 130 can display the predetermined notification by overlaying it onto the image.

[0111] Display device 100 can display a 3D image indicating depth by using binocular parallax.

[0112] According to an embodiment, if the display device 100 overlays a predetermined notification onto a portion of a 3D image, the depth of the 3D image and the depth of the predetermined notification are different. As a result, the user sees multiple objects with different depths (e.g., objects included in the 3D image, the predetermined notification), which can lead to user fatigue.

[0113] According to an embodiment, if user input for identifying a predetermined notification is received, at least one processor 130 can overlay the predetermined notification onto a 3D image and blur the 3D image.

[0114] According to an embodiment, if at least one processor 130 clearly displays the application (A) for providing the scheduled notification, and displays the 3D image by blurring the image, then even if the user views the scheduled notification and the 3D image at different depths, at least one processor 130 can provide the user with the effect that the scheduled notification is in front of the 3D image. Therefore, it will not cause user fatigue.

[0115] According to an embodiment, if user input for recognizing a predetermined notification is received, at least one processor 130 can overlay the application (A) for providing the predetermined notification onto the 3D image and impart depth to the 3D image, thereby providing the effect that the predetermined notification is in front of the 3D image. For example, at least one processor 130 can impart depth to the 3D image such that the 3D image is positioned relatively behind the predetermined notification, thereby providing the effect that the predetermined notification is in front of the 3D image. Therefore, user fatigue is not caused.

[0116] Figure 6 This is a diagram illustrating a method by which a display device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure causes a light-emitting element corresponding to each of a plurality of predetermined notifications to emit light.

[0117] exist Figure 4 and Figure 5 For ease of explanation, this disclosure is described by assuming that at least one processor 130 receives a predetermined notification, but it is not limited thereto.

[0118] like Figure 6 As shown, at least one processor 130 can cause a light-emitting element corresponding to each of a plurality of predetermined notifications to emit light.

[0119] For example, if a first predetermined notification is received, at least one processor 130 may cause the first light-emitting element 10-1 of a plurality of light-emitting elements 112 to emit light based on the position information on the screen associated with the first predetermined notification.

[0120] According to an embodiment, at least one processor 130 may cause the first light-emitting element to emit light based on color information associated with the first predetermined notification or a color 10-1 corresponding to the application used to provide the first predetermined notification.

[0121] According to an embodiment, if a second predetermined notification is received, at least one processor 130 can cause a second light-emitting element 10-2 among a plurality of light-emitting elements 112 to emit light based on position information on the screen associated with the second predetermined notification, and the second light-emitting element 10-2 can emit a color 10-2 corresponding to the application used to provide the second predetermined notification.

[0122] According to an embodiment, at least one processor 130 can control the luminous intensity of at least one luminous element based on the number of accumulated predetermined notifications received.

[0123] For example, if a third predetermined notification is received, at least one processor 130 may cause a third light-emitting element among a plurality of light-emitting elements 112 to emit light based on position information on the screen associated with the third predetermined notification, and to emit light based on a color 10-3 corresponding to the application used to provide the third predetermined notification.

[0124] According to an embodiment, if the number of times the third predetermined notification is received increases before receiving user input for identifying the third predetermined notification, at least one processor 130 may increase the luminous intensity of the third light-emitting element 10-3 proportionally to the number of times the third predetermined notification is received.

[0125] For example, if a third predetermined notification is received, at least one processor 130 may cause the third light-emitting element 10-3 to emit light according to a first intensity, and if the third predetermined notification is received again before receiving user input for recognizing the third predetermined notification, at least one processor 130 may cause the third light-emitting element 10-3 to emit light according to a second intensity.

[0126] Figure 7 This is a diagram illustrating a method for causing a light-emitting element to emit light according to a function-related application based on an embodiment of this disclosure.

[0127] refer to Figure 7 When an image is displayed, at least one processor 130 can identify a function and cause at least one of the plurality of light-emitting elements 112 to emit light based on the location and color information of the application providing that function. For example, when an image is displayed, at least one processor 130 can identify image-related recording functions, search functions, etc.

[0128] According to an embodiment, at least one processor 130 can identify a second light-emitting element among a plurality of light-emitting elements 112 based on the previous display position or default display position of the application (A') used to provide recording functionality.

[0129] According to an embodiment, at least one processor 130 can cause a first light-emitting element corresponding to an application for providing search functionality to emit light of color 10-1 corresponding to the application for providing search functionality, and cause a second light-emitting element corresponding to an application (A') for providing recording functionality to emit light of color 10-2 corresponding to the application (A') for providing recording functionality.

[0130] According to an embodiment, if user input is received for executing an application (A') for providing recording functions, at least one processor 130 can execute the application (A').

[0131] According to an embodiment, at least one processor 130 can make at least one light-emitting element emit light based on the location information on the screen associated with the application and the color corresponding to the application, so that the user can perceive whether the application for providing image-related functions has been identified (or whether it can be executed), rather than whether a predetermined notification has been received.

[0132] Figure 8 It is a diagram used to illustrate information about colors corresponding to each of a plurality of users according to embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0133] According to embodiments of this disclosure, memory 120 may store information about colors corresponding to each of a plurality of users 1, 2, 3.

[0134] According to an embodiment, if a first user 1 among a plurality of users 1, 2, and 3 receives a predetermined notification, at least one processor 130 can identify the color corresponding to the first user 1 based on the information.

[0135] According to an embodiment, at least one processor 130 can identify the color 10 corresponding to the first user 1 as color information related to a predetermined notification.

[0136] At least one processor 130 can identify at least one of the plurality of light-emitting elements 112 based on position information on the screen associated with a predetermined notification, and cause at least one light-emitting element to emit light based on color information associated with the predetermined notification. For example, at least one processor 130 can cause at least one light-emitting element to emit light of color 10 corresponding to the first user 1.

[0137] However, this disclosure is not limited thereto, and at least one processor 130 can cause a plurality of light-emitting elements 112 to emit light of color 10 corresponding to the first user 1.

[0138] According to an embodiment, at least one processor 130 causes at least one of the plurality of light-emitting elements 112 to emit light of a color corresponding to the color of the user to whom a predetermined notification is sent, so that at least one processor 130 can provide a sense of immersion to the user of the display device 100 while making the user to whom the predetermined notification is sent aware of receiving it.

[0139] Figure 9 This is a diagram illustrating a display device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure that uses a plurality of light-emitting elements to indicate a progress ratio corresponding to a progress bar.

[0140] According to an embodiment, the scheduled notification may include a progress bar (B). The progress bar (B) can visually indicate the progress (or progress rate) of the currently executing task.

[0141] At least one processor 130 can display an image across the entire screen while providing a progress ratio corresponding to the progress bar (B) by using at least one of the first to fourth arrays.

[0142] For example, such as Figure 9 As shown, at least one processor 130 can provide a progress ratio by using a fourth array including a fourth light-emitting element disposed on a fourth edge region corresponding to the lower side region of the rear surface of the display 110.

[0143] For example, at least one processor 130 can sequentially make the fourth light-emitting element light up according to a progress ratio. For example, if the progress ratio is 0%, all the fourth light-emitting elements will not light up, and if the progress ratio is 100%, all the fourth light-emitting elements will light up.

[0144] However, this disclosure is not limited thereto, and at least one processor 130 may provide a progress ratio by using a first array including a first light-emitting element disposed on a first edge region corresponding to a left-hand region of the rear surface of the display 110.

[0145] For example, if the progress ratio is 0%, all the first light-emitting elements will not emit light, and if the progress ratio increases, the first light-emitting elements can emit light sequentially, and if the progress ratio is 100%, all the first light-emitting elements can emit light.

[0146] Figure 10 This is a diagram illustrating a method for illuminating multiple light-emitting elements based on the position information of each of a plurality of users on a screen, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0147] refer to Figure 10 At least one processor 130 can provide content that multiple users can interact with. For example, at least one processor 130 can control the display 110 to show video conferencing, game content, online courses, etc.

[0148] For example, game content is content that multiple users can participate in and that multiple users can interact with.

[0149] According to an embodiment, at least one processor 130 can identify a color corresponding to each of a plurality of users, and cause a plurality of light-emitting elements 112 to emit light based on the position and color corresponding to each of the plurality of users within the game content.

[0150] For example, at least one processor 130 can identify the position and color of a first user among multiple users, and identify a first light-emitting element among multiple light-emitting elements 112 based on the first user's position within the game content. At least one processor 130 can cause the first light-emitting element to emit light of color 31 corresponding to the first user.

[0151] However, this disclosure is not limited thereto. For example, at least one processor 130 can identify a fourth user among a plurality of users who is speaking, and identify a fourth light-emitting element among a plurality of light-emitting elements 112 based on the position corresponding to the fourth user in the video conference. At least one processor 130 can cause the fourth light-emitting element to emit light of color 34 corresponding to the fourth user.

[0152] Figure 11 It is a diagram used to illustrate colors corresponding to an image according to embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0153] At least one processor 130 can identify a color corresponding to a predetermined region in an image as a color 10 corresponding to the image.

[0154] For example, such as Figure 11 As shown, if a flame is displayed in the central region of an image, at least one processor 130 can identify red as the color 10 corresponding to the image, and cause at least one of the plurality of light-emitting elements 112 to emit light based on the color 10 corresponding to the image. For example, at least one processor 130 can control at least one light-emitting element to emit light of a reddish color.

[0155] However, this disclosure is not limited thereto, and if an animation effect is provided in the image, at least one processor 130 can recognize the color corresponding to the animation effect as the color 10 corresponding to the image.

[0156] For example, if an animated lightning effect is provided in an image, at least one processor 130 can control at least one of the plurality of light-emitting elements 112 to emit light of a white or blue color.

[0157] According to an embodiment, if a first UI is selected from among a plurality of UIs included in an image, at least one processor 130 can identify the color corresponding to the first UI as color 10 corresponding to the image. For example, if a first UI with a blue color is selected from among the plurality of UIs, at least one processor 130 can identify the blue color as color 10 corresponding to the image. At least one processor 130 can control at least one of the plurality of light-emitting elements 112 to emit blue light.

[0158] Figure 12This is a diagram illustrating a display device communicating with an external device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0159] refer to Figure 12 The display device 100 includes a communication interface through which it can communicate with an external device 200 located in the home. According to an embodiment, at least one processor 130 can identify the location of the external device 200.

[0160] According to embodiments, the communication interface can obviously be implemented as various interfaces depending on the implementation example of the display device 100. For example, the communication interface can communicate with multiple robots 200, charging stations 300, etc., via communication methods such as Bluetooth, Wi-Fi-based AP (Wi-Fi, wireless LAN), Zigbee, wired / wireless local area network (LAN), wide area network (WAN), Ethernet, IEEE 1394, high-definition multimedia interface (HDMI), universal serial bus (USB), mobile high-definition link (MHL), Audio Engineering Society / European Broadcasting Union (AES / EBU), fiber optic, coaxial, etc. According to embodiments, the communication interface can communicate with another electronic device, external server, and / or remote control device, etc.

[0161] According to an embodiment, if a predetermined notification is received from an external device 200 via a communication interface, at least one processor 130 can identify at least one of the plurality of light-emitting elements 112 that corresponds to the position of the external device 200.

[0162] According to an embodiment, at least one processor 130 can cause at least one light-emitting element to emit light by using color information associated with the external device 200 as color information associated with a predetermined notification. For example, if the color information associated with the external device 200 is a black color, then at least one processor 130 can control at least one light-emitting element corresponding to the position of the external device 200 to emit black light.

[0163] According to an embodiment, the color information associated with the external device 200 may include colors predetermined by the user, colors based on the identification information of the external device 200, etc.

[0164] For example, at least one processor 130 can identify the location of the air purifier in the home by communicating with the air purifier, and if a predetermined notification to replace the filter is received from the air purifier, at least one processor 130 can control at least one of the plurality of light-emitting elements 112 corresponding to the location of the air purifier to emit a color 10 corresponding to the air purifier.

[0165] Figure 13This is a flowchart illustrating a control method for a display device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0166] In a control method for a display device including a plurality of pixel elements disposed on a front surface and a plurality of light-emitting elements disposed on an edge region of a rear surface according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, in step S1310, an image is provided through the plurality of pixel elements.

[0167] In step S1320, if a predetermined notification is received, at least one of the multiple light-emitting elements is identified based on the position information on the screen associated with the predetermined notification.

[0168] In step S1330, at least one identified light-emitting element is made to emit light based on color information associated with the predetermined notification.

[0169] The location information according to embodiments of the present disclosure may include a previous display location or a default display location of the application used to provide a predetermined notification, and the step S1320 of identifying at least one light-emitting element may include the following steps: based on receiving a predetermined notification, identifying at least one light-emitting element among a plurality of light-emitting elements that is adjacent to the previous display location or the default display location.

[0170] The control method according to embodiments of the present disclosure may further include the following steps: displaying a predetermined notification by overlaying it onto an image based on receiving user input for identifying the predetermined notification.

[0171] The display device according to embodiments of the present disclosure may include a 3D display, and the display step may further include the following steps: based on receiving user input while displaying a 3D image through the 3D display, displaying a predetermined notification on the 3D image, and providing the effect of the predetermined notification being in front of the 3D image by giving the 3D image depth or blurring the 3D image.

[0172] The display device according to the embodiment may include information about a color corresponding to each of a plurality of users, and the control method according to the embodiment of the present disclosure may further include the step of: receiving a predetermined notification from a first user among a plurality of users, identifying a color corresponding to the first user as color information related to the predetermined notification based on the information, and causing at least one light-emitting element to emit light. Step S1330 may include the step of: causing the identified at least one light-emitting element to emit light based on the color information related to the predetermined notification.

[0173] The control method according to embodiments of the present disclosure may further include the following steps: identifying a color corresponding to an image, and causing a plurality of light-emitting elements to emit light based on the color corresponding to the image.

[0174] According to embodiments of the present disclosure, the edge may include at least one of a first edge region corresponding to the left side region of the rear surface of the display, a second edge region corresponding to the right side region, a third edge region corresponding to the upper side region, or a fourth edge region corresponding to the lower side region. The plurality of light-emitting elements may include at least one of a first array, a second array, a third array, or a fourth array. The first array includes a first light-emitting element disposed on the first edge region, the second array includes a second light-emitting element disposed on the second edge region, the third array includes a third light-emitting element disposed on the third edge region, and the fourth array includes a fourth light-emitting element disposed on the fourth edge region. The step of emitting light from the plurality of light-emitting elements may include the following steps: when displaying an image, emitting light from the first light-emitting element in the first array based on a color corresponding to the right side region of the image, emitting light from the second light-emitting element in the second array based on a color corresponding to the left side region of the image, emitting light from the third light-emitting element in the third array based on a color corresponding to the upper side region of the image, and emitting light from the fourth light-emitting element in the fourth array based on a color corresponding to the lower side region of the image.

[0175] The control method according to the embodiment may further include the following steps: based on a predetermined notification including a progress bar, indicating the progress ratio corresponding to the progress bar by controlling the light emission of light-emitting elements included in any one of the first to fourth arrays.

[0176] The steps of emitting light from multiple light-emitting elements according to embodiments of the present disclosure may further include the following steps: selecting a first UI from among multiple UIs included in the image, identifying a color corresponding to the first UI as a color corresponding to the image, or identifying a color corresponding to a predetermined area in the image as a color corresponding to the image.

[0177] The steps of illuminating at least one light-emitting element according to embodiments of the present disclosure may include the following steps: controlling the identified at least one light-emitting element to blink based on color information associated with a predetermined notification during a predetermined time period, and turning off at least one light-emitting element based on displaying the predetermined notification, or illuminating at least one light-emitting element based on a color corresponding to an image.

[0178] The control method according to embodiments of the present disclosure may further include the following steps: communicating with an external device to identify the location of the external device, and identifying at least one light-emitting element among a plurality of light-emitting elements corresponding to the location based on receiving a predetermined notification from the external device, and causing the at least one light-emitting element to emit light may include the following steps: identifying color information related to the external device as color information related to the predetermined notification, and causing the at least one light-emitting element to emit light.

[0179] Furthermore, the various embodiments of this disclosure are obviously applicable not only to display devices, but also to various types of electronic devices that include display functions.

[0180] Furthermore, the various embodiments described above can be implemented using software, hardware, or a combination thereof on a recording medium readable by a computer or a computer-like device. In some cases, the embodiments described herein can be implemented as a processor itself. Depending on the implementation in software, embodiments such as processes and functions described herein can be implemented as separate software modules. Each software module can perform one or more functions and operations described herein.

[0181] Furthermore, computer instructions for performing processing operations of the display device 100 according to the various embodiments of the present disclosure may be stored in a non-transitory computer-readable medium. When the computer instructions stored in such a non-transitory computer-readable medium are executed by a processor of a particular machine, the instructions cause the particular machine to perform the processing operations at the display device 100 according to the various embodiments described above.

[0182] Non-transitory computer-readable media refers to media that store data semi-permanently and can be read by a machine, but not media that store data for short periods, such as registers, caches, and memory. Specific examples of non-transitory computer-readable media include CDs, DVDs, hard drives, Blu-ray discs, USB drives, memory cards, and ROMs.

[0183] While preferred embodiments of the present disclosure have been shown and described, the disclosure is not limited to the specific embodiments described above, and it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that various modifications may be made without departing from the spirit of the disclosure as claimed in the appended claims. Furthermore, these modifications are not intended to be interpreted independently of the technical concept or prospects of the disclosure.

Claims

1. A display device, comprising: The display includes a plurality of pixel elements disposed on the front surface and a plurality of light-emitting elements disposed on the edge region of the rear surface; A memory that stores one or more instructions; as well as At least one processor, Wherein, the at least one processor is configured to execute the one or more instructions to: The display is controlled to provide images through the plurality of pixel elements; Based on receiving a predetermined notification, at least one of the plurality of light-emitting elements is identified based on on-screen position information associated with the predetermined notification; and At least one identified light-emitting element emits light based on color information associated with the predetermined notification.

2. The display device according to claim 1, in, The location information includes: The application used to provide the scheduled notification has a previous or default display location, and Wherein, the at least one processor is configured to: Based on receiving the predetermined notification, at least one of the plurality of light-emitting elements is identified as being adjacent to the previous display position or the default display position.

3. The display device according to claim 1, in, The at least one processor is configured to: Based on the user input received to identify the predetermined notification, the predetermined notification is displayed by overlaying it onto the image.

4. The display device according to claim 3, The display includes: 3D displays, and Wherein, the at least one processor is configured to: Based on receiving the user input while displaying a 3D image on the 3D display, the predetermined notification is displayed on the 3D image; and By giving the 3D image depth or blurring the 3D image, the predetermined notification is positioned in front of the 3D image.

5. The display device according to claim 1, further comprising: A memory that stores information about the color corresponding to each of the multiple users, and Wherein, the at least one processor is configured to: Based on receiving the predetermined notification from a first user among the plurality of users, and based on this information, identifying a color corresponding to the first user as color information related to the predetermined notification; and At least one identified light-emitting element emits light based on the color information associated with the predetermined notification.

6. The display device according to claim 1, in, The at least one processor is configured to: Identify the color corresponding to the image, and make the plurality of light-emitting elements emit light based on the color corresponding to the image.

7. The display device according to claim 6, in, The edge includes at least one of the following: A first edge region corresponding to the left side region of the rear surface of the display, a second edge region corresponding to the right side region, a third edge region corresponding to the upper side region, or a fourth edge region corresponding to the lower side region, and The plurality of light-emitting elements include at least one of the following: The array includes a first array of first light-emitting elements disposed on the first edge region, a second array of second light-emitting elements disposed on the second edge region, a third array of third light-emitting elements disposed on the third edge region, or a fourth array of fourth light-emitting elements disposed on the fourth edge region. Wherein, the at least one processor is configured to: When the image is displayed, the first light-emitting element included in the first array emits light based on the color corresponding to the right region of the image, the second light-emitting element included in the second array emits light based on the color corresponding to the left region of the image, the third light-emitting element included in the third array emits light based on the color corresponding to the upper region of the image, and the fourth light-emitting element included in the fourth array emits light based on the color corresponding to the lower region of the image.

8. The display device according to claim 6, in, The at least one processor is configured to: Based on the predetermined notification including a progress bar, the progress ratio corresponding to the progress bar is indicated by controlling the emission of light-emitting elements included in any of the first to fourth arrays.

9. The display device according to claim 6, in, The at least one processor is configured to: Based on selecting a first UI from among multiple UIs included in the image, the color corresponding to the first UI is identified as the color corresponding to the image, or the color corresponding to a predetermined area in the image is identified as the color corresponding to the image.

10. The display device according to claim 6, in, The at least one processor is configured to: During a predetermined time period, at least one identified light-emitting element is controlled to blink based on color information associated with the predetermined notification; as well as Based on the display of the predetermined notification, the at least one light-emitting element is turned off, or the at least one light-emitting element is made to emit light based on a color corresponding to the image.

11. The display device according to claim 1, further comprising: Communication interface, Wherein, the at least one processor is configured to: The communication interface is used to communicate with external devices to identify the location of the external devices; Based on receiving the predetermined notification from the external device, at least one light-emitting element among the plurality of light-emitting elements corresponding to the position is identified; and The color information associated with the external device is identified as color information associated with the predetermined notification, and the at least one light-emitting element is made to emit light.

12. A control method for a display device, the display device comprising a plurality of pixel elements disposed on a front surface and a plurality of light-emitting elements disposed on an edge region of a rear surface, the method comprising: The image is provided through the plurality of pixel elements; Based on receiving a predetermined notification, at least one of the plurality of light-emitting elements is identified based on the position information on the screen associated with the predetermined notification; as well as At least one identified light-emitting element emits light based on color information associated with the predetermined notification.

13. The control method according to claim 12, in, The location information includes: The application used to provide the scheduled notification has a previous or default display location, and Identifying the at least one light-emitting element includes: Based on receiving the predetermined notification, at least one of the plurality of light-emitting elements is identified as being adjacent to the previous display position or the default display position.

14. The control method according to claim 12, in, The control method further includes: Based on the user input received to identify the predetermined notification, the predetermined notification is displayed by overlaying it onto the image.

15. The control method according to claim 14, in, The display device includes: 3D displays, and The display also includes: Based on receiving the user input while displaying a 3D image on the 3D display, the predetermined notification is displayed on the 3D image; and By giving the 3D image depth or blurring the 3D image, the predetermined notification is positioned in front of the 3D image.

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