Combined Image and Depth Data Matrix for Video Interfaces
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing video interfaces are not adapted to efficiently exchange image data and corresponding depth-related data, which is necessary for generating a realistic 3D impression on multi-view display devices, as they are designed for sequential exchange of pixel values and lack the capability to handle depth information effectively.
Innovation Solution
Combining the two-dimensional matrices of image data and depth-related data, along with meta-data, into a single combined two-dimensional matrix that can be transmitted over existing video interfaces, allowing for simultaneous exchange and processing, including the use of standard processing components like compression and decompression units.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If existing video interfaces are used to exchange image data and depth-related data separately, then the exchange of pixel values can be performed using standard interfaces, but the capability to handle depth information effectively is lost
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines image data and depth-related data into a single combined data structure that can be transmitted through existing video interfaces. This merging allows depth information to be exchanged effectively while maintaining compatibility with standard interfaces, thus improving adaptability without significantly increasing device complexity
Solution Approach 2:
The combined data structure is designed to be universally compatible with existing video interfaces while simultaneously handling both image and depth information. This multi-functionality allows the same interface to transmit multiple types of data without requiring additional specialized interfaces
2Productivity
If image data and depth-related data are exchanged sequentially, then existing video interfaces can be used, but the processing efficiency is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
By merging image data and depth-related data into a single combined data structure transmitted through one interface, the patent enables simultaneous exchange of both data types. This eliminates the sequential exchange process, thereby improving processing efficiency and reducing the total time required for data exchange
3Ease of manufacture
If separate transmission of image data and depth data is used, then data can be transmitted through standard interfaces, but additional processing components are required
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges image data and depth-related data into a single transmission stream that can be processed by existing video interface components. This approach maintains system simplicity by utilizing standard interfaces and processing components, while avoiding the need for additional specialized hardware for depth data transmission
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AI summary
A method of combined exchange of image data and further data being related to the image data, the image data being represented by a first two-dimensional matrix of image data elements and the further data being represented by a second two-dimensional matrix of further data elements is disclosed. The method comprises combining the first two- dimensional matrix and the second two-dimensional matrix into a combined two-dimensional matrix of data elements.