Multi-View Display Control Indicator for Image Manipulation
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Solution Overview
Problem
In multi-view display modes, users face difficulties in identifying which image to manipulate among multiple displayed contents, leading to unintended command application and GUI interference for non-involved users.
Innovation Solution
A display apparatus and method that utilizes a control indicator on the screen to specify which image is being controlled, allowing users to input commands through a remote controller or touch screen, and enables easy switching between images using drag-and-drop operations or number key inputs.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Quantity of substance
If a multi-view mode displays multiple contents simultaneously, then the quantity of displayed contents increases, but it becomes difficult to identify which image should be manipulated
Solution Approach 1:
The patent divides the multi-view display into multiple distinct regions, each representing a different content source (TV, Internet, HDMI, USB). Each region is visually segmented with borders and labeled with corresponding input source identifiers, allowing users to easily distinguish and identify the target image for manipulation without confusion.
2Adaptability or versatility
If manipulation commands are applied to multiple images in multi-view mode, then the functionality increases, but GUI interference occurs for non-involved users
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements local quality by displaying manipulation GUI elements (such as remote control, keyboard, or UI keypad interfaces) only in the specific region corresponding to the selected target image. Other regions remain free from GUI interference, allowing non-involved users to watch their content without obstruction. The GUI is locally confined to the manipulated image's region only.
3Ease of operation
If the system converts between multi-view and single-view modes to enable image manipulation, then the ease of operation decreases, but the system complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a dynamic control mechanism where users can flexibly switch the target image for manipulation among multiple displayed images using directional keys or drag-and-drop operations. The system dynamically updates which image receives manipulation commands without requiring mode conversion. This dynamic selection capability maintains ease of operation while supporting multi-view mode throughout the manipulation process.
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AI summary
A display apparatus includes a display configured to display a plurality of images corresponding to a plurality of contents, a controller configured to, in response to a manipulation regarding the display apparatus being detected, control the display to display an object indicating an image for which a manipulation command is to be applied on one of the plurality of images, and an input unit configured to receive an input of a display location of the object on the plurality of images and a manipulation command regarding an image where the object is located.