Deformable Display Image Layout via Fold Boundary Processing
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Solution Overview
Problem
Display devices with deformable surfaces face challenges in maintaining image quality due to lines formed at folded portions, which can detract from the viewing experience, especially when images are not optimally laid out across these boundaries.
Innovation Solution
An information processing apparatus that divides a deformable display surface into areas using a processor to determine the layout of images based on the deformation boundary, considering the aspect ratio, priority, and orientation of each image to enhance visibility and maintain image quality.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Area of stationary object
If images are displayed without considering the folded portion boundary, then the display area utilization is improved, but image quality deteriorates due to visible lines at folded portions
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies local quality by treating different regions of the display differently: images that cross the folded portion boundary are detected and handled specially (split into multiple display regions), while images that do not cross the boundary are displayed normally. This localized treatment ensures that only the necessary images are affected by the boundary constraint, maximizing overall display area utilization while maintaining image quality where critical.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent segments the display into multiple regions based on the folded portion boundary. When an image crosses the boundary, it is divided into separate display regions (first display region and second display region), with the boundary line removed or made invisible. This segmentation allows the system to maintain image quality across the fold while still utilizing the full display area by distributing image portions across multiple regions.
2Object-affected harmful factors
If images are assigned to avoid extending across folded portions, then image quality is maintained, but display efficiency decreases due to wasted display area
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a dynamic image display system that adapts to the folded portion boundary in real-time. The control unit dynamically determines whether each image crosses the boundary and adjusts the display strategy accordingly: images crossing the boundary are split and reassembled, while images not crossing the boundary are displayed conventionally. This dynamic approach maximizes display efficiency by avoiding unnecessary layout restrictions while maintaining image quality where needed.
Solution Approach 2:
The control unit acts as an intermediary between the image data and the display output. It detects images that cross the folded portion boundary and introduces intermediate processing steps (splitting into first and second display regions, removing boundary lines) to reconcile the conflict between maintaining image quality and utilizing display area efficiently. This intermediary processing enables optimal display without sacrificing either image quality or display efficiency.
3Adaptability or versatility
If the display surface is deformed to increase flexibility, then adaptability is improved, but image quality deteriorates due to visible fold lines
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies preliminary action by detecting images that cross the folded portion boundary before display and pre-processing them by splitting into separate regions. The control unit identifies such images in advance and prepares the split display regions, removing or making invisible the boundary lines at the folded portion. This preliminary processing ensures that when the flexible display is deformed, the images maintain quality without visible fold lines, while the display retains its flexibility and adaptability.
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AI summary
An information processing apparatus includes a processor configured to, in response to dividing an area of a display surface of a deformable display into multiple areas with a folded portion located as a boundary between the multiple areas as a result of deformation of the deformable display, decide layout of multiple images to be displayed in the area of the display surface. The layout is decided on a basis of information regarding each of the multiple images.