Dual Display Imaging Apparatus Power Management
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Solution Overview
Problem
Imaging apparatuses with multiple display panels face challenges in optimizing display operations to conserve power and provide effective viewing for both the user and subject, particularly in varying imaging modes and situations.
Innovation Solution
The imaging apparatus includes two display panel units, one for the user and one for the subject, with a control unit that manages display operations based on imaging mode, user interactions, and internal detection information to ensure suitable and power-efficient display, turning off or adjusting the subject display when not necessary.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If two display panel units are provided (one for user, one for subject), then viewing effectiveness for both user and subject is improved, but power consumption increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies dynamics by making the display panel states adjustable rather than fixed. The control unit dynamically changes the display states of the first and second display panels based on imaging modes and detection information, allowing the system to optimize power consumption while maintaining viewing effectiveness when needed.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent changes the operational parameters of the display panels by defining multiple display states (on, off, low luminance, high luminance) and transitioning between them based on imaging conditions. This parameter change approach allows the system to balance power consumption against viewing effectiveness.
2Reliability
If the second display panel is kept on for subject viewing, then subject monitoring capability is improved, but power consumption increases
Solution Approach 1:
The control unit dynamically adjusts the state of the second display panel based on imaging modes and detection information. In modes where subject monitoring is critical, the panel remains on; in other modes, it transitions to off or low luminance states, optimizing the balance between monitoring capability and power consumption.
Solution Approach 2:
The system periodically evaluates imaging modes and detection information to determine the appropriate display state, transitioning the second panel between on, off, and low luminance states based on current operational requirements rather than maintaining a constant state.
3Reliability
If the first display panel is kept on for user viewing, then user monitoring capability is improved, but power consumption increases
Solution Approach 1:
The control unit dynamically controls the first display panel's state based on the current imaging mode and detection information. The panel transitions between on, off, low luminance, and high luminance states to provide user monitoring capability when needed while minimizing power consumption during imaging operations where user viewing is less critical.
4Illumination intensity
If both display panels operate at high luminance, then viewing quality is improved, but power consumption and heat generation increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies local quality by providing different luminance levels to different display panels based on their specific functional requirements and viewing conditions. The first and second panels can independently operate at different luminance states (low or high) depending on the imaging mode and detection information, optimizing overall system performance rather than uniformly maximizing all displays.
Solution Approach 2:
The system dynamically adjusts luminance levels of individual panels rather than maintaining fixed high luminance across all displays. The control unit transitions panels between low and high luminance states based on real-time imaging conditions, balancing viewing quality with power consumption and heat generation.
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
This configuration allows for efficient power management and enhanced user and subject viewing experiences by tailoring display operations to specific imaging modes and situations, reducing wasteful power consumption while maintaining effective monitoring and playback capabilities.
Implementation Method 1
an imaging processing unit configured to subject incident light from the subject side to photoelectric conversion to obtain a captured image signal
Data Source
AI summary
An imaging apparatus includes: a first display panel unit configured to execute display toward a user side, disposed on an apparatus casing; a second display panel unit configured to execute display toward a subject side, disposed on the apparatus casing; an imaging processing unit configured to subject incident light from the subject side to photoelectric conversion to obtain a captured image signal; and a control unit configured to execute imaging processing control according to the imaging mode setting, and execute display based on the captured image signal obtained by the imaging processing unit with the first display panel unit, while controlling the display operations based on the captured image signal obtained with the imaging processing unit of the second display panel unit, at least according to the imaging mode.