Dynamic Boundary Adjustment for Display Area Optimization

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing display devices with fixed boundary positions between partial areas result in increased non-display areas when the aspect ratio of the image does not match the aspect ratio of the partial areas, leading to inefficiencies in image display.

Innovation Solution

A display device that dynamically adjusts the boundary position between areas based on the shape and aspect ratio of the images being displayed, allowing for optimal sizing and positioning to minimize non-display areas.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Device complexity

If the boundary position between partial areas is fixed, then the display device structure is simple and easy to control, but the non-display area increases when the image aspect ratio does not match the partial area aspect ratio

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveboundary position controlVSAvoidnon-display area
Core Design Contradiction:
Device complexityVSArea of stationary object

Solution Approach 1:

The boundary position between partial areas is changed from fixed to variable. The control unit dynamically adjusts the boundary position based on the aspect ratio of the input image, allowing the display areas to adapt their shapes to match different image aspect ratios and thereby reduce non-display areas.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The aspect ratio parameter of the partial areas is changed by adjusting the boundary position. When the image aspect ratio changes, the control unit modifies the boundary position to create partial areas with matching aspect ratios, ensuring optimal image display without unnecessary non-display areas.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

2Device complexity

If the boundary position between partial areas is fixed, then the control system is simple, but the image display efficiency decreases due to increased non-display area

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecontrol systemVSAvoidimage display efficiency
Core Design Contradiction:
Device complexityVSProductivity

Solution Approach 1:

The system transitions from a static boundary configuration to a dynamic one where the boundary position is automatically adjusted based on image characteristics. This dynamic adaptation improves image display efficiency by ensuring that the display area充分利用 matches the input image aspect ratio.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The control unit receives image information including aspect ratio data and uses this feedback to automatically adjust the boundary position. This closed-loop control ensures that the partial areas are optimally configured for the given image, maximizing display efficiency without requiring complex manual intervention.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

3Device complexity

If the aspect ratio of the partial area is fixed, then the display hardware configuration is simple, but the coincidence between image shape and display area shape is low, increasing non-display area

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvehardware configurationVSAvoidaspect ratio coincidence
Core Design Contradiction:
Device complexityVSShape

Solution Approach 1:

The aspect ratio of the partial areas is made variable through dynamic boundary position adjustment. The system automatically adapts the shape of partial areas to match the input image aspect ratio, achieving high coincidence between image shape and display area shape while maintaining relatively simple hardware configuration.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Data Source

PatentUS10871931B2Display device and control method of display device
Publication Date: 2020.12.22 SEIKO EPSON CORP
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AI summary

A display device includes: a generating unit that generates a display image including a first area where a first image is disposed and a second area where a second image is disposed; and a display unit that displays the display image on a display surface. The display image includes a specific area. The specific area is split into the first area and the second area. The generating unit determines the position of a boundary between the first area and the second area based on the shape of the first image and the shape of the second image.