Multi-Screen Display Image Mapping for Non-Rectangular Geometry
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Solution Overview
Problem
Displaying images on non-rectangular multiple screens often results in loss or inefficiency, especially when important portions of the image are not fully visible due to shape mismatches between the image and the screen.
Innovation Solution
A display apparatus and method that includes a processor to receive and convert input images by scaling and positioning them to maximize the visibility of selected areas on a plurality of screens, prioritizing areas based on occupancy, closeness to the screen center, and importance levels, ensuring minimal loss and optimal emphasis on key image parts.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Area of stationary object
If the output image is adjusted to the horizontal and vertical lengths of the combined screen, then the image can be displayed to match the screen dimensions, but a portion of the image is not displayed since the image and screen are different in shape
Solution Approach 1:
The patent divides the combined screen into multiple individual screen regions and processes the image to be displayed across these segmented regions. By segmenting the display area and mapping image content to specific screen portions, the system can preserve important image areas while adapting to the non-rectangular combined screen geometry, thus reducing information loss.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent transforms the image from a standard rectangular format to a multi-dimensional layout that conforms to the non-rectangular combined screen arrangement. This involves mapping two-dimensional image coordinates to multiple screen positions and orientations, effectively adding a spatial distribution dimension to the display process, which allows important image portions to be preserved across the irregular screen geometry.
2Loss of information
If the image is displayed on only the largest rectangular area of the combined screen, then the image can be displayed completely, but the rest of the combined screen is not in use which is inefficient
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the combined screen into multiple usable regions and distributes the displayed image content across these segments. This allows the full combined screen area to be utilized while maintaining image completeness through strategic positioning and scaling of the image across different screen portions, rather than confining the display to a single rectangular area.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent creates a universal display solution that can adapt the image to various non-rectangular screen configurations. The system maintains image completeness while simultaneously utilizing the entire combined screen area by implementing a multi-functional display mapping that works across different screen arrangements and sizes.
3Adaptability or versatility
If the combined screen has an untypical shape and displays a rectangular image, then the screen can accommodate various shapes, but important portions of the image may not be displayed due to shape difference
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies local quality by identifying and prioritizing important portions of the image for display on specific screen regions. The system assigns different display qualities and priorities to different areas of the image based on their importance, ensuring that critical image content is displayed on the most suitable screen portions while adapting to the non-rectangular geometry.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent performs preliminary analysis to identify important image portions before the actual display process. By pre-determining which areas of the image are most important and planning their placement on the combined screen in advance, the system ensures that these critical portions will be visible despite the non-rectangular screen shape, thus preventing information loss before it occurs.
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AI summary
A display apparatus is provided. The display apparatus includes: a display including a plurality of screens; an image receiver configured to receive an input image; and a processor configured to obtain at least one selected area within the input image, to convert the input image into an output image corresponding to an arranged shape of the plurality of screens such that at least one selected area in the output image, which corresponds to the at least one selected area of the input image, is displayed on a main part of the plurality of screens, and to output the output image for display on the plurality of screens.