Flexible Display Data Processing for Deformation Recording

The patent segments the display screen into multiple sub-screens based on the deformation fold lines. Each sub-screen is captured and processed independently, then stitched together with appropriate transformation matrices to preserve the deformation effect. This segmentation approach allows the capture method to record both the full image and the deformation characteristics without requiring a completely new capture system.

The patent transforms the two-dimensional screen capture problem into a three-dimensional spatial representation by introducing transformation matrices that encode the deformation geometry. The captured images are processed with spatial transformation data to reconstruct the folded state, adding a dimensional aspect that preserves deformation information while using standard 2D capture hardware.

The patent performs preliminary actions by detecting deformation fold lines and determining sub-screen divisions before the actual image capture. Transformation matrices are pre-calculated based on the detected deformation state, and image stitching parameters are prepared in advance. This preliminary processing reduces the complexity during the actual capture and storage phase, as the system already has the framework ready to accurately record the deformation effect.

The patent introduces transformation matrices and stitching parameters as intermediary data structures that bridge the raw captured images and the final reconstructed deformation effect. These intermediaries organize the complex relationship between multiple sub-screen captures and the overall folded display state, making the processing more systematic and manageable while ensuring accurate reconstruction of the deformation effect.

The patent inverts the traditional approach by first creating the tiled image representation with embedded deformation information, then adapting the display method based on the screen's capabilities. Rather than requiring the display system to perfectly match the source, the solution embeds the deformation metadata in the image data and uses it to guide the display process, allowing flexible screens to show tiled images and rigid screens to show the same data in alternative formats.

The patent changes display parameters dynamically based on the screen's deformation capability. The system detects whether the display screen can deform, then adjusts the rendering parameters accordingly - using tiled image mode for flexible screens and alternative display modes for rigid screens. This parameter adaptation ensures broad compatibility while maintaining ease of operation across different device types.