Display Light Source Position Detection With Vertex Activation

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing technologies face challenges in obtaining location information of light source assemblies, particularly those positioned at vertices or outermost sides of display devices, especially when some assemblies are not activated, and in adjusting luminance or color temperature of these assemblies.

Innovation Solution

A control device that utilizes a camera and controller to activate specific light source assemblies at vertices, calculate their positions, and adjust luminance or color temperature by analyzing images captured by a general camera, even if some assemblies are not activated, using stored reference values for precise control.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Measurement precision

If a camera captures images to detect light source assembly locations, then location information can be obtained, but vertex light source assemblies may not be activated causing detection failure

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvelocation information accuracyVSAvoiddetection reliability
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The system performs preliminary activation of vertex light source assemblies before image capture to ensure they are operational and visible for detection. This preliminary action ensures that the vertex assemblies are ready for detection and prevents detection failure due to non-activation.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The system uses image capture and analysis to obtain feedback on light source assembly locations, then uses this information to adjust and optimize the detection process. The feedback loop ensures continuous improvement of location detection accuracy and reliability.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

2Measurement precision

If vertex light source assemblies are activated for detection, then location information can be obtained, but energy consumption increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvelocation information accuracyVSAvoidenergy consumption
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSUse of energy by moving object

Solution Approach 1:

The system segments the light source assemblies into vertex assemblies and non-vertex assemblies, activating only the vertex assemblies for detection purposes. This segmentation reduces overall energy consumption while maintaining the ability to obtain accurate location information.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The system applies partial action by activating only the necessary vertex light source assemblies rather than all assemblies, achieving sufficient detection capability with reduced energy consumption.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #16Partial or excessive action

3Loss of information

If all light source assemblies are activated for detection, then complete location information is obtained, but device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvelocation information completenessVSAvoidcontrol complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Loss of informationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The system extracts and focuses on detecting only the vertex light source assemblies, which are sufficient for obtaining complete location information. This extraction approach reduces control complexity by eliminating the need to manage and detect all light source assemblies.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #2Taking out (Extraction)

Solution Approach 2:

The system uses partial action by detecting only the necessary vertex assemblies rather than all assemblies, achieving complete location information with reduced operational complexity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #16Partial or excessive action

Applied Scientific Principles

This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.

Function Achieved in This Case

Enables accurate determination of light source assembly locations and adjustment of luminance or color temperature, enhancing display device performance despite non-activated assemblies and irregular shapes.

Implementation Method 1

a camera (121) for obtaining an image of the display device (20)

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectLight emission: Light

Data Source

PatentEP3747003B1Control device
Publication Date: 2025.09.17 LG ELECTRONICS INC
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AI summary

A control device for controlling a display device including a plurality of light source assemblies arranged in rows and columns. The control device includes a camera configured to obtain at least one image of the display device including at least two activated light source assemblies in a first row and at least two activated light source assemblies in a first column; a controller configured to obtain a first intersecting point of a first straight line connecting the at least two light source assemblies of the first row and a second straight line connecting the at least two light source assemblies of the first column; and a display unit configured to display the first intersecting point. Further, the at least one image of the display device is an image in which at least one light source assembly positioned in the first row and the first column is deactivated.