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Abstract

To provide a display with which it is possible to achieve multiple functionalities with a single device.SOLUTION: The display includes a memory, a physical switching element, and a controller. The memory is constituted to store a plurality of pieces of candidate extension display identification data. The physical switching element is constituted to be triggered by an external force and generate a first switching signal. The controller is connected to the physical switching element and the memory. The controller is constituted to control a display screen in accordance with the original setup data out of the candidate extension display identification data, and adjust the display screen in accordance with object data different from the original setup data out of the candidate extension display identification data after receiving a first switching signal.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present disclosure relates to displays. [Background technology]

[0002] Traditionally, when purchasing a display, users are limited to the original display size and are only allowed one display size. In scenarios where multiple display requirements exist, users need to purchase one or more displays of different sizes to meet various usage needs. For example, to meet multimedia needs, users need to purchase a large, high-resolution display with a standard refresh rate, while to meet gaming needs, users need to purchase a small, low-resolution display with a high refresh rate.

[0003] Current gaming monitors have a "display mode" feature that allows users to adjust the display size, but achieving the desired size still requires multiple steps of adjustment, making it difficult to quickly switch between different scenarios. Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] Thus, the present disclosure provides a display. [Means for solving the problem]

[0005] According to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure, a display includes a memory, a physical switching element, and a controller. The memory is configured to store a plurality of candidate augmented display identification data. The physical switching element is configured to be triggered by an external force to generate a first switching signal. The controller is connected to the memory and the physical switching element, and is configured to control the display screen according to original setting data among the plurality of candidate augmented display identification data, and to adjust the display screen according to target data among the plurality of candidate augmented display identification data that differs from the original setting data after receiving the first switching signal. [Effects of the Invention]

[0006] From the above description, a display according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure allows a user to switch the display resolution and screen size with a single button via a physical switching element, thereby achieving multi-functionality in a single device. Furthermore, the user can further focus on the screen within the range of their visual focus. Therefore, when using the display in a game, a player can benefit from being able to more effectively spot enemies. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0007] The present disclosure will become more fully understood from the following detailed description and the accompanying drawings, which are for purposes of illustration only and are therefore not limiting of the disclosure. [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a block diagram illustrating a display according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. [Figure 2] 1A and 1B are schematic diagrams illustrating different screen sizes according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. [Figure 3] FIG. 10 is a block diagram illustrating a display according to another embodiment of the present disclosure. [Figure 4] FIG. 10 is a circuit diagram illustrating a physical switch according to another embodiment of the present disclosure. [Figure 5] FIG. 10 is a block diagram illustrating a display according to yet another embodiment of the present disclosure. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0008] In the following detailed description, for purposes of explanation, numerous specific details are set forth in order to provide a thorough understanding of the disclosed embodiments. From the description, claims, and drawings disclosed in the specification, those skilled in the art can easily understand the concepts and features of the present invention. The following embodiments further illustrate various aspects of the present invention, but do not limit the scope of the present invention.

[0009] Please refer to FIGS. 1, 2(a), and 2(b). FIG. 1 is a block diagram illustrating a display according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, and FIGS. 2(a) and 2(b) are schematic diagrams illustrating different screen sizes according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. In FIGS. 2(a) and 2(b), the white (blank) portions represent display screens, and the hatched portions represent non-display screens. As shown in FIG. 1, the display 1 includes a memory 11, a controller 12, and a physical switching element 13. The controller 12 may be a scaler, a microcontroller, or the like. The memory 11 is connected to the controller 12, and the controller 12 is connected to the physical switching element 13.

[0010] The memory 11 may be disposed inside the display 1 and configured to store a plurality of candidate extended display identification data (EDIDs) compatible with the display 1 (for example, first extended display identification data EDID-1 and second extended display identification data EDID-2 as shown in FIG. 3). The number of candidate extended display identification data may be two or more. The memory 11 may be a read-only memory (ROM) such as an electrically erasable programmable read-only memory (EEPROM).

[0011] The candidate extended display identification data may be different from each other. The candidate extended display identification data may include different resolutions. For example, the candidate extended display identification data may include Quad High Definition (QHD) resolution, Wide Quad High Definition (WQHD) resolution, Full High Definition (FHD) resolution, Ultra High Definition (UH) resolution, etc.

[0012] Furthermore, the candidate extended display identification data may include different screen sizes. The lengths of the screen sizes may differ from each other, the widths of the screen sizes may differ from each other, the height-to-width ratios of the screen sizes may be the same, and the display screens may be scaled proportionally. For example, as shown in FIG. 2( a), one of the candidate extended display identification data may include a 34-inch screen size, and as shown in FIG. 2( b), another of the candidate extended display identification data may include a 24-inch screen size. Furthermore, one of the candidate extended display identification data (referred to as the “first extended display identification data”) may include a WQHD resolution and a 34-inch (34″ WQHD) screen size, and another of the candidate extended display identification data (referred to as the “second extended display identification data”) may include a FHD resolution and a 24-inch (24″ FHD) screen size.

[0013] The controller 12 is configured to control the display screen of the display 1 according to original setting data among the candidate extended display identification data stored in the memory 11. Furthermore, after receiving a first switching signal from the physical switching element 13, the controller 12 adjusts the display screen of the display 1 according to target data among the candidate extended display identification data that differs from the original setting data. As described above, the number of candidate extended display identification data may be two, and the candidate extended display identification data may include first extended display identification data and second extended display identification data. Alternatively, the original setting data may be one of the first extended display identification data and the second extended display identification data, and the target data may be the other of the first extended display identification data and the second extended display identification data. For example, the original setting data of the display 1 is the first extended display identification data, and the display 1 displays image content with WQHD resolution and a 34-inch screen size. After receiving the first switching signal from the physical switching element 13, the display 1 displays image content with FHD resolution and a 24-inch screen size.

[0014] Furthermore, if the number of candidate extended display identification data is two or more, the original setting data may be one of the candidate extended display identification data, and the target data may be another of the candidate extended display identification data. In other words, if the number of candidate extended display identification data is two, the controller 12 switches between the two candidate extended display identification data based on the first switching signal, and if the number of candidate extended display identification data is greater than two, the controller 12 cyclically switches among the multiple candidate extended display identification data based on the first switching signal.

[0015] The physical switching element 13 is disposed on the outer shell of the display 1 and includes a switch (physical button), and the memory 11 and the controller 12 may be disposed inside the outer shell. The physical switching element 13 is configured to be triggered by an external force and generate a first switching signal. In other words, when a user applies pressure to the physical switching element 13, the physical switching element 13 can generate the first switching signal.

[0016] The physical switching element allows users to switch the display resolution and screen size with a single button, achieving multi-functionality in one device. Furthermore, users can also focus the screen further within their visual focus range. Therefore, when using the display for games, players can benefit from being able to spot enemies more effectively.

[0017] Furthermore, a display according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure may have multiple new extended display identification data added by updating firmware. Specifically, the memory 11 may store firmware, and multiple candidate extended display identification data may be included in the firmware. When the firmware is updated, the multiple new extended display identification data may be added to the firmware.

[0018] Please refer to FIG. 3. FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a display according to another embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown in FIG. 3, the display 2 includes a memory 21, a controller 22, a physical switching element 23, and a transmission interface 24. The memory 21 is connected to the controller 22, which is connected to the physical switching element 23 and the transmission interface 24. The transmission interface 24 is configured to connect the display 2 to a host A1. The memory 21, the controller 22, and the physical switching element 23 may be the same as the memory 11, the controller 12, and the physical switching element 13 described with reference to FIG. 1, respectively, and detailed descriptions thereof will not be repeated here. The transmission interface 24 may include at least one of a high-definition multimedia interface (HDMI) connection port and a display port (DP).

[0019] In one embodiment, after receiving the first switching signal, the controller 22 may set the first extended display identification data EDID-1 or the second extended display identification data EDID-2 as the extended display identification data to be provided to the image output terminal (host A1) according to the selected resolution and screen size selected by the user using physical switching. The controller 22 may then change the voltage level of a hot plug detect (HPD) signal and output the HPD signal with the changed voltage level to the host A1 via the transmission interface 24. When the image output terminal (host A1) detects the HPD signal with the changed voltage level, it requests reading of the extended display identification data from the display 2. When the image output terminal (host A1) successfully reads the format of the extended display identification data, it outputs an image based on the specified resolution. That is, the controller 22 re-communicates with the image output terminal (host A1) using the HPD signal and requests the image output terminal (host A1) to re-provide an image signal for the target data. The display 1 can then display a display screen corresponding to the target data based on the image signal received via the transmission interface 24.

[0020] In one embodiment, the controller 22 may output a reminder screen after the display 2 receives a first switching signal to display the reminder screen. The controller 22 may adjust the display screen according to the target data after receiving a confirmation signal associated with the reminder screen. The reminder screen may include reminder text and a confirmation button. The reminder text may be used to prompt the user to confirm whether to switch the original setting data to the target data, and the confirmation button may generate a confirmation signal after being triggered (clicked). The above-described mechanism can avoid the problem of accidentally triggering a physical switch and accidentally switching extended display identification data (EDID).

[0021] Please refer to Figure 4. Figure 4 is a circuit diagram illustrating a physical switch according to another embodiment of the present disclosure. The physical switching elements shown in Figures 1, 3, and 5 may be realized by a physical switching element 33 shown in Figure 4. As shown in Figure 4, a controller 32 is connected to the physical switching element 33. The physical switching element 33 may include a first resistor 331, a second resistor 332, a first capacitor 333, a transient voltage suppression (TVS) diode 334, a second capacitor 335, a third resistor 336, and a switch 337.

[0022] The first resistor 331 has a first terminal 331a and a second terminal 331b, and the first terminal 331a is connected to the controller 32. The physical switching element 33 may be connected to a general purpose input / output (GPIO) pin of the controller 32 via the first terminal 331a of the first resistor 331. The controller 32 can use a change in the voltage level of the GPIO pin as a first switching signal.

[0023] The second resistor 332 has a first terminal 332a and a second terminal 332b. The first terminal 332a of the second resistor 332 is connected to the second terminal 331b of the first resistor 331, and the second terminal 332b of the second resistor 332 is connected to a voltage source VCC.

[0024] The first capacitor 333 has a first terminal 333a and a second terminal 333b. The first terminal 333a of the first capacitor 333 is connected to the first terminal 332a of the second resistor 332, and the second terminal 333b of the first capacitor 333 is grounded.

[0025] The TVS diode 334 has a first terminal 334a and a second terminal 334b. The first terminal 334a of the TVS diode 334 is connected to the first terminal 333a of the first capacitor 333, and the second terminal 334b ​​of the TVS diode 334 is grounded.

[0026] The second capacitor 335 has a first terminal 335a and a second terminal 335b. The first terminal 335a of the second capacitor 335 is connected to the first terminal 334a of the TVS diode 334, and the second terminal 335b of the second capacitor 335 is grounded.

[0027] The third resistor 336 has a first terminal 336a and a second terminal 336b. The first terminal 336a of the third resistor 336 is connected to the first terminal 335a of the second capacitor 335.

[0028] The switch 337 has a first terminal 337a and a second terminal 337b. The first terminal 337a of the switch 337 is connected to the second terminal 336b of the third resistor 6, and the second terminal 337b of the switch 337 is connected to the second terminal 335b of the second capacitor 335. In other words, the second terminal 337b of the switch 337 is grounded.

[0029] In FIG. 4, when the switch 337 is opened and the physical switching element 13 is triggered by an external force, the switch 337 is closed and the second terminal 336b of the third resistor 336 is electrically connected to the second terminal 335b of the second capacitor 335, so that the potential of the GPIO pin of the controller 32 is switched from high potential to low potential, and a first switching signal is generated.

[0030] Please refer to Figure 5. Figure 5 is a block diagram showing a display according to yet another embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown in Figure 5, the display 4 includes a memory 41, a controller 42, a physical switching element 43, and a five-way navigation key 44. The memory 41 is connected to the controller 42, and the controller 42 is connected to the physical switching element 43 and the five-way navigation key 44. The memory 41, the controller 42, and the physical switching element 43 may be the same as the memory 11, the controller 12, and the physical switching element 13, respectively, of one or more embodiments described with reference to Figures 1 and 3, and detailed descriptions thereof will not be repeated here.

[0031] The five-way navigation key 44 is disposed on the outer shell of the display 4 and may be a physical button. The five-way navigation key 44 is configured to be triggered by an external force and generate a second switching signal. The controller 42 may be further configured to set a target position among the candidate screen positions as a default position in response to the second switching signal to control the display position of the display screen. In other words, the five-way navigation key 44 may be used by a user to control and select various settings of the display 4 on an on-screen display (OSD) displayed by the display 4. For example, the display position of the display screen may be set. When the setting is triggered, the physical switching element 43 is triggered, and the controller 42 adjusts the resolution of the display screen in response to the target data of the first switching signal. The display screen of the display 4 displays the display screen adjusted based on the default position.

[0032] The candidate screen positions are different from one another. The candidate screen positions may include a bottom-aligned position, a center-aligned position, and a top-aligned position based on the top and bottom edges of the display 4. The candidate screen positions may further include a left-aligned position, a center-aligned position, and a right-aligned position based on the left and right edges of the display 4. One of the candidate screen positions may include a center-aligned position and a bottom-aligned position, while another may include a center-aligned position and a center-aligned position. Therefore, after the display screen is projected onto the display 4, the display position of the screen on the screen may be adjusted.

[0033] As described above, a display according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure allows a user to switch the display resolution and screen size with a single button via a physical switching element, achieving multifunctionality with a single device. Furthermore, the user can further focus on the screen within the range of their visual focus. Therefore, when using this display for gaming, the player can benefit from being able to more effectively detect enemies. A display according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure may also have multiple new extended display identification data added by updating the firmware. A reminder screen mechanism can avoid the problem of accidentally triggering a physical switch and accidentally switching the extended display identification data (EDID). Furthermore, the display position of the screen can be adjusted through the position switch element (five-way navigation key) after the display screen is projected onto the display.

Claims

1. a memory configured to store a plurality of candidate augmented display identification data; a physical switching element configured to be triggered by an external force and to generate a first switching signal; a controller connected to the memory and the physical switching element, configured to control a display screen according to original setting data among the plurality of candidate extended display identification data, and to adjust the display screen according to target data different from the original setting data among the candidate extended display identification data after receiving the first switching signal; the controller is configured to change a voltage level of a hot plug detection signal based on the target data, output the hot plug detection signal with the changed voltage level to an image output terminal, and, when receiving a request to read identification data corresponding to the hot plug detection signal from the image output terminal, output the target data to the image output terminal.

2. 2. The display of claim 1, wherein the physical switching element is connected to a general purpose input / output pin of the controller, the controller being configured to use a change in voltage level on the general purpose input / output pin as the first switching signal.

3. The physical switching element is a first resistor having a first terminal and a second terminal, the first terminal connected to the controller; a second resistor having a first terminal and a second terminal, the first terminal of the second resistor being connected to the second terminal of the first resistor and the second terminal of the second resistor being connected to a voltage source; a first capacitor having a first terminal and a second terminal, the first terminal of the first capacitor being connected to the first terminal of the second resistor and the second terminal of the first capacitor being grounded; a transient voltage suppression diode having a first terminal and a second terminal, the first terminal of the transient voltage suppression diode connected to the first terminal of the first capacitor and the second terminal of the transient voltage suppression diode connected to ground; a second capacitor having a first terminal and a second terminal, the first terminal of the second capacitor being connected to the first terminal of the transient voltage suppression diode and the second terminal of the second capacitor being connected to ground; a third resistor having a first terminal and a second terminal, the first terminal of the third resistor connected to the first terminal of the second capacitor; 2. The display of claim 1, comprising: a switch having a first terminal and a second terminal, the first terminal of the switch connected to the second terminal of the third resistor and the second terminal of the switch connected to the second terminal of the second capacitor.

4. The display of claim 1 , wherein the controller is configured to output a reminder screen after receiving the first switching signal, and adjust the display screen according to the target data after receiving a confirmation signal related to the reminder screen.

5. a five-way navigation key connected to the controller, triggered by an external force to generate a second switching signal; The display of claim 1 , wherein the controller is configured to set a target position from among a plurality of candidate screen positions as a default position in response to the second switching signal.

6. The display of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of candidate extended display identification data includes a wide quad high-definition resolution and a full high-definition resolution.

7. The display of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of candidate extended display identification data corresponds to different screen sizes.

8. The display of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of candidate augmented display identification data is included in firmware, and the plurality of candidate augmented display identification data is added to the firmware when the firmware is updated.

9. 2. The display of claim 1, wherein the controller is a scaler.

10. 2. The display of claim 1, wherein the plurality of candidate extended display identification data are first extended display identification data and second extended display identification data, the original setting data is one of the first extended display identification data and the second extended display identification data, and the target data is the other of the first extended display identification data and the second extended display identification data.

11. The display of claim 1, wherein the number of the plurality of candidate extended display identification data is two or more, the original setting data is one of the plurality of candidate extended display identification data, and the target data is another of the plurality of candidate extended display identification data.

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