Digital Television Pseudo-3D GUI Spatial Depth
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current digital televisions (DTV) lack the ability to provide a space sense or illusion of space in their displays, limiting user interaction and customization, especially with the increasing demand for personalized interfaces and diverse content presentation.
Innovation Solution
A digital television system that includes a display unit, memory, and controller to display images and graphical user interfaces (GUIs) with varying spatial depths, allowing users to experience a three-dimensional effect by manipulating the depth perception of on-screen elements through a 3D pointing device and advanced image processing.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If traditional flat GUI display is used, then device complexity is low, but user interaction engagement and space sense are insufficient
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies dimensionality change by transitioning from traditional 2D flat GUI display to a pseudo-3D spatial display. The controller processes images and GUI elements to create different spatial depths, allowing GUI objects to appear at various distances from the viewer. This dimensional enhancement provides space sense and immersive interaction without requiring actual 3D hardware, thus improving user engagement while maintaining manageable system complexity.
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple GUI layers with different spatial depths are created, then space sense is enhanced, but processing complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements segmentation by dividing the display content into multiple layers with different spatial depths. The controller separates GUI elements from background images and assigns them to different depth planes. This segmentation allows independent processing of each layer, enabling space sense creation through compositing multiple depth layers while managing processing complexity through modular layer-based architecture.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent adds a depth dimension to the traditional 2D display by creating multiple spatial layers. Each layer can be positioned at different virtual distances, providing pseudo-3D spatial perception. This dimensional enhancement is achieved through software-based depth mapping and layer compositing, avoiding the need for complex hardware while delivering immersive spatial experience.
3Adaptability or versatility
If customized user interfaces are implemented, then user preference adaptation is improved, but interface complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements dynamics by making the GUI interface adjustable and reconfigurable based on user preferences. Users can modify spatial depth settings, GUI element positions, and display characteristics. The controller dynamically adapts the display configuration according to user input, allowing customization without requiring complex manual configuration. This dynamic adaptability enables personalized user experiences while maintaining interface simplicity through automated adjustment mechanisms.
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AI summary
A digital television (DTV) and a method of providing a GUI using the DTV are disclosed. The method of providing a GUI in a DTV comprises: first displaying an image on a display unit provided on the DTV; receiving a display command of a first GUI; and second displaying the image and the first GUI such that a different spatial depth is formed between the image and the first GUI according to the received display command.