Dynamic 3D-2D Image Display Mode Switching

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing image display methods in mobile terminal devices often result in small display area sizes for individual images, leading to decreased visibility when multiple images are displayed, especially when using three-dimensional arrangements.

Innovation Solution

An image display method that switches between a first display mode where images are displayed as three-dimensional images and a second display mode where they are displayed as two-dimensional images, or alternates between overlapping and non-overlapping configurations based on the number of images and their widths, to optimize visibility and layout.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Quantity of substance

If multiple images are arranged in a three-dimensional configuration on a virtual axis, then the number of images displayed in the display area increases, but the display area size of each individual image becomes small, resulting in decreased visibility

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvenumber of images displayedVSAvoiddisplay area size of each image
Core Design Contradiction:
Quantity of substanceVSArea of moving object

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements dynamic switching between two display modes: a first display mode where images are arranged in a three-dimensional configuration on a virtual axis to display many images, and a second display mode where images are arranged in a two-dimensional configuration to ensure each image has sufficient display area. The system automatically switches between these modes based on the number of images to be displayed, resolving the contradiction between displaying many images and maintaining individual image visibility.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The patent changes the display parameters (arrangement dimension and spatial configuration) based on the number of images. When the number of images exceeds a threshold, the system switches from a two-dimensional arrangement to a three-dimensional arrangement on a virtual axis, and vice versa. This parameter change allows the system to optimize between displaying many images and maintaining adequate display area for each image.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

2Quantity of substance

If images are displayed as three-dimensional images on a virtual axis, then more images can be displayed in the display area, but the visibility and detail clarity of each image decreases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvenumber of images displayedVSAvoidimage detail clarity
Core Design Contradiction:
Quantity of substanceVSLoss of information

Solution Approach 1:

The system dynamically adjusts the display mode based on the number of images. When the number of images is large, it uses the first display mode with three-dimensional arrangement on a virtual axis. When the number of images is small, it switches to the second display mode with two-dimensional arrangement, ensuring that each image maintains sufficient size and detail clarity for clear visibility.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The patent segments the display approach into two distinct modes: one optimized for displaying many images (three-dimensional arrangement) and another optimized for displaying fewer images with high clarity (two-dimensional arrangement). This segmentation allows the system to select the appropriate display strategy based on the specific situation, preventing information loss when detail clarity is important.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Data Source

PatentUS12166929B2Image display method, image display device, and storage medium storing display control program for displaying first image and second image in display area
Publication Date: 2024.12.10 SEIKO EPSON CORP
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AI summary

Disclosed is an image display method of displaying a first image and a second image in a display area, the second image being adjacent to the first image. The image display method includes: performing display with switching between a first display mode and a second display mode. The first display mode is a mode in which the first image displayed as a three-dimensional image and the second image displayed as a three-dimensional image are displayed. The second display mode is a mode in which the first image displayed as a two-dimensional image and the second image displayed as a two-dimensional image are displayed.