Curved Autostereoscopic Display Radius for Low Crosstalk

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Problem

Existing autostereoscopic displays, both flat and curved, suffer from issues such as increased three-dimensional crosstalk and reduced two-dimensional resolution due to inappropriate curvature radii, leading to ghosting and reduced image quality.

Innovation Solution

A method for manufacturing a curved autostereoscopic display that involves determining the optimal and allowable curvature radii based on panel arc length and viewing distance, using specific calculation formulas to minimize crosstalk and improve resolution, allowing for adjustments to meet process conditions.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of manufacture

If a flat panel autostereoscopic display is used, then the manufacturing process is simple, but three-dimensional crosstalk increases and ghosting becomes obvious when users look at the sides of the display

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvemanufacturing simplicityVSAvoidthree-dimensional crosstalk
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of manufactureVSObject-affected harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies curvature to the display panel, transforming it from a flat surface to a curved surface. This curvature modifies the optical path and viewing geometry, thereby reducing three-dimensional crosstalk and ghosting effects when users view from angles, while still maintaining the autostereoscopic display functionality.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #14Spheroidality (Curvature)

2Ease of manufacture

If a flat panel autostereoscopic display is used, then the manufacturing process is simple, but two-dimensional resolution is reduced due to geometric optics of the stereoscopic lenticular mirror

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvemanufacturing simplicityVSAvoidtwo-dimensional resolution
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of manufactureVSManufacturing precision

Solution Approach 1:

By curving the display panel, the patent modifies the optical geometry to improve two-dimensional resolution. The curvature compensates for the geometric optics limitations of the lenticular mirror, allowing users to achieve native two-dimensional display resolution while maintaining the autostereoscopic three-dimensional viewing capability.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #14Spheroidality (Curvature)

3Object-affected harmful factors

If a curved autostereoscopic display is used to reduce three-dimensional crosstalk, then ghosting in three-dimensional images is reduced, but the design of curvature radius becomes complex and manufacturing difficulty increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveghosting in three-dimensional imagesVSAvoidcurvature radius design complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Object-affected harmful factorsVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent provides specific parameter ranges and calculation methods for determining the optimal curvature radius. By establishing concrete design guidelines and formulas, the patent simplifies the curvature radius design process and makes it more accessible for manufacturing while achieving the desired reduction in ghosting.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

4Ease of manufacture

If an inappropriate curvature radius is used, then manufacturing is easier, but three-dimensional crosstalk increases and image quality deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvemanufacturing easeVSAvoidimage quality
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of manufactureVSManufacturing precision

Solution Approach 1:

The patent establishes specific parameter ranges and calculation methods for determining the optimal curvature radius. By providing concrete design guidelines, the patent enables manufacturers to achieve both ease of manufacture and high image quality by following the prescribed parameter specifications.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

Data Source

PatentUS12537928B2Curved autostereoscopic display and method for manufacturing the same
Publication Date: 2026.01.27 ACER INC
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AI summary

A method for manufacturing a curved autostereoscopic display is provided. The method includes providing a curved panel. The curved panel has a panel arc length and a resolution. The method includes obtaining the optimal viewing distance based on the arc length and the resolution of the curved panel. The method includes determining the allowable curvature radius of the curved panel based on the panel arc length, the optimal viewing distance, and the allowable value. The method includes determining the actual curvature radius of the curved panel based on the optimal viewing distance or the allowable curvature radius.