Display Apparatus 2D to 3D Image Conversion
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing display apparatuses cannot convert received two-dimensional (2D) images into three-dimensional (3D) images, limiting the ability to provide a stereoscopic viewing experience.
Innovation Solution
A display apparatus with an image processor that adds Z coordinates to pixels based on depth information, allowing the conversion of 2D images into stereoscopic 3D images in response to preset events such as powering on, channel changes, or user requests, using a controller to manage the image processing and storage of depth information for different distortion forms.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a display apparatus processes a 2D image received from an external source in the form of 2D image, then the processing is simple and fast, but the display apparatus cannot provide a three-dimensional (3D) image
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies dimensionality change by converting 2D image coordinates (X, Y) into 3D image coordinates (X, Y, Z) through the addition of depth information. The image processor adds a Z-coordinate component to each pixel based on depth maps or depth estimation algorithms, transforming flat 2D images into stereoscopic 3D images that provide depth perception and spatial awareness.
2Adaptability or versatility
If the display apparatus converts 2D images into 3D images in real time, then the viewing experience is enhanced, but the processing complexity and computational requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent employs preliminary action by pre-generating depth maps or depth information before the actual 3D conversion process. Depth information can be obtained through depth sensors, depth estimation from existing 2D images, or pre-computed depth data stored in memory. This preliminary preparation of depth information allows the main image processing unit to perform the 3D conversion more efficiently without excessive computational burden during real-time display.
3Adaptability or versatility
If the display apparatus provides both 2D and 3D image formats, then user choice and adaptability are improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements dynamics by making the image processing system adaptive and configurable. The display apparatus can dynamically switch between 2D and 3D processing modes based on user preferences, content type, or display capabilities. The system includes configurable parameters that allow adjustment of processing intensity, depth information generation methods, and output format selection, enabling the same hardware to efficiently handle both 2D and 3D images without requiring completely separate processing pipelines.
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AI summary
A method of processing an image in a display apparatus includes receiving an image from an external source, processing the received image by applying depth information to at least one pixel among pixels constituting the received image according to occurrence of a preset event, and displaying the processed image.