Display System Area Adjustment for Multi-Terminal Data Load Management

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing display systems face challenges in managing increased data amounts from multiple terminal apparatuses, leading to potential delays in image display due to the lack of effective data management strategies.

Innovation Solution

A display system that includes a display apparatus, terminal apparatuses, and a communication unit, where the display apparatus adjusts the area for displaying images and transmits information about the changed areas to the terminal apparatuses, allowing them to control and adjust the data amount of image data transmitted based on the displayed area, thereby optimizing data distribution and reducing the overall data received by the display apparatus.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If multiple terminal apparatuses transmit image data to the display apparatus, then the display system can display multiple images simultaneously, but the data amount received by the display apparatus increases causing display delays

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvemulti-image display capabilityVSAvoiddisplay delay
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The patent segments the image data transmission by dividing it into multiple blocks that are transmitted sequentially. Each terminal apparatus transmits image data in blocks (e.g., block 1, block 2, block 3) rather than all at once, allowing the display apparatus to process and display images in stages. This segmentation reduces the peak data load on the display apparatus, preventing display delays while maintaining multi-image display capability.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The patent implements periodic transmission of image data blocks from terminal apparatuses to the display apparatus. Each terminal transmits data in periodic intervals (first block, second block, third block sequentially), allowing the display apparatus to process data at a manageable rate. This periodic action ensures that the data reception rate matches the display apparatus processing capacity, eliminating display delays.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #19Periodic action

2Adaptability or versatility

If the display apparatus receives and processes image data from multiple terminal apparatuses simultaneously, then comprehensive display coverage is achieved, but the processing load increases causing performance degradation

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvemulti-terminal data receptionVSAvoiddisplay processing speed
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSProductivity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent segments the image data from multiple terminals into sequential blocks. Each terminal (first terminal, second terminal, etc.) transmits their image data in separate blocks at different time intervals. This segmentation distributes the processing load over time, allowing the display apparatus to handle multiple terminals' data without being overwhelmed, thus maintaining processing speed while achieving comprehensive display coverage.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The patent implements preliminary transmission of image data blocks before complete processing is required. Terminals transmit data blocks in advance (first block, then second block, then third block), allowing the display apparatus to begin processing earlier and maintain a steady workflow. This preliminary action prevents data bottlenecks and keeps the display apparatus operating at optimal speed.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Data Source

PatentUS10242607B2Display system, display apparatus, method of controlling display apparatus, and program
Publication Date: 2019.03.26 SEIKO EPSON CORP
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AI summary

A display system includes a display apparatus, a first terminal apparatus which transmits first image data, and a second terminal apparatus which transmits second image data. The display apparatus includes a communication unit that receives the first image data and the second image data, a display unit that displays a first image which is based on the first image data, and a second image which is based on the second image data, and a display control unit that changes at least one of an area for displaying the first image and an area for displaying the second image. The first terminal apparatus transmits the first image data to the display apparatus with a data amount that is determined according to the changed area for displaying the first image.