Display Device Object Tracking for Automatic Zoom Positioning

Resolve Bottlenecks,
Find Innovative Solutions
Generate Solutions

Solution Overview

Problem

Existing display devices, such as smart TVs, lack the ability to automatically track and enlarge specific objects, like a soccer ball, during fast movements, leading to user inconvenience.

Innovation Solution

A display device and control method that allows users to specify an object, automatically track its movement, and adjust the screen enlargement accordingly, with features like guide lines and automatic zoom-out/zoom-in based on object position.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Measurement precision

If the screen enlargement function is performed on videos with frequent object movement, then the user can enlarge the screen to watch objects closer, but the zoom screen must be moved continuously to track object position changes, causing user inconvenience

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveobject tracking accuracyVSAvoiduser operation convenience
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The system automatically tracks the selected object and adjusts the zoom screen position without requiring manual user intervention. The object detection module continuously monitors object positions and the zoom control module automatically repositions the enlarged view to follow the object's movement, making the system self-adjusting and eliminating the need for users to manually track moving objects.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The system implements a feedback loop where the object detection module detects object positions in real-time, feeds this information back to the zoom control module, which then adjusts the zoom screen position accordingly. This closed-loop feedback mechanism ensures continuous accurate tracking of moving objects while maintaining the enlarged view on the display.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

2Adaptability or versatility

If the zoom screen is moved continuously to track object position changes, then the user can follow the object movement, but the operation becomes complex and time-consuming

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveobject movement adaptationVSAvoidcontrol operation complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The system performs self-adjustment by automatically detecting object positions and repositioning the zoom screen without user intervention. The object detection module continuously monitors the display for object position changes and the zoom control module autonomously adjusts the enlarged view to follow the object, eliminating the need for complex manual control operations.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The system performs preliminary actions by pre-configuring the zoom function and object detection capabilities before actual use. When an object is selected, the system is already prepared to automatically track and adjust the zoom screen position in real-time, eliminating the need for users to perform complex control sequences during object tracking.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

3Ease of operation

If manual tracking of moving objects is required, then the user can control the zoom position, but the user experience deteriorates due to continuous adjustment requirements

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvezoom control easeVSAvoidtime for continuous adjustment
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The system automatically performs the time-consuming task of continuous zoom position adjustment by detecting object movement and autonomously repositioning the enlarged view. This self-service mechanism eliminates the need for users to continuously manually adjust the zoom screen, significantly reducing the time and effort required to track moving objects.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Data Source

PatentUS12425531B2Display device and control method therefor
Publication Date: 2025.09.23 LG ELECTRONICS INC
  • US12425531B2 patent drawing
  • US12425531B2 patent drawing
  • US12425531B2 patent drawing

AI summary

A method for controlling a display device, according to one embodiment of the present invention, comprises: displaying, on a main screen of a display device, content including at least one object; receiving an input for selecting a specific object from the at least one object displayed on the main screen; specifying the specific object by corresponding to the received selection input, expanding a specific area including the specific object; displaying a window including the content displayed on the main screen; displaying the expanded specific area on the main screen; and displaying, within the displayed window, an indicator for displaying the expended specific area, wherein the specific area changes according to a position of the specific object, and the content corresponds to a video.