Automatic Image Correction Circuit with Resolution Detection

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing automatic image correction circuits require manual input of image data resolutions, which is not user-friendly and lacks accuracy, and cannot adapt to dynamically changing resolutions.

Innovation Solution

An automatic image correction circuit that includes a resolution detection unit, a set value calculation unit, and an image correction unit, which automatically detects image data resolutions and calculates set values for image correction, allowing for dynamic adjustment of image processing based on detected resolutions.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Device complexity

If manual input of resolutions is required, then device complexity is reduced, but ease of operation deteriorates and measurement precision deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecircuit complexityVSAvoiduser operation convenience
Core Design Contradiction:
Device complexityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The resolution detection unit automatically detects image data resolutions without requiring manual user input. The system self-determines the resolution by analyzing the input image data signals, thereby improving ease of operation while maintaining acceptable device complexity through automated resolution identification circuits.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The resolution detection unit performs preliminary detection of image data resolutions before the image correction process begins. By pre-detecting and storing resolution information, the system prepares correction parameters in advance, eliminating the need for manual input during operation and improving both ease of operation and measurement precision.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

2Device complexity

If manual input of resolutions is required, then device complexity is reduced, but measurement precision deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecircuit complexityVSAvoidresolution detection accuracy
Core Design Contradiction:
Device complexityVSMeasurement precision

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces manual mechanical input methods with electronic signal-based automatic resolution detection. The resolution detection unit analyzes electronic signals from the image data input to automatically determine resolution, thereby improving measurement precision while keeping device complexity manageable through electronic rather than mechanical systems.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

Solution Approach 2:

The system implements feedback by continuously monitoring input image data signals and automatically adjusting resolution detection based on the actual signal characteristics. This feedback mechanism ensures high measurement precision for resolution detection without requiring complex manual intervention or oversimplified fixed-resolution assumptions.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

3Device complexity

If fixed resolution settings are used, then device complexity is reduced, but adaptability deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecircuit complexityVSAvoidresolution adaptability
Core Design Contradiction:
Device complexityVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements dynamic resolution detection where the resolution detection unit continuously adapts to different image data resolutions automatically. The system transitions from static fixed-resolution settings to dynamic resolution adjustment, improving adaptability while maintaining device complexity at acceptable levels through automated detection algorithms that adjust to various input resolutions.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The resolution detection unit is designed with universal functionality to detect and handle multiple different image data resolutions. By creating a multi-functional detection mechanism that can identify various resolution standards, the system improves adaptability across different image sources while avoiding the need for multiple separate fixed-resolution circuits, thereby managing device complexity effectively.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

4Ease of operation

If automatic resolution detection is implemented, then ease of operation improves and adaptability improves, but device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveuser operation convenienceVSAvoidcircuit complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent extracts the resolution detection function as a separate, dedicated resolution detection unit within the image correction device. By isolating this function, the system improves ease of operation and adaptability through automatic resolution identification while managing device complexity by creating a modular, specialized component rather than distributing detection logic throughout the entire system.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #2Taking out (Extraction)

Data Source

PatentUS7664335B2Automatic image correction circuit
Publication Date: 2010.02.16 TCL CHINA STAR OPTOELECTRONICS TECHNOLOGY CO LTD
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AI summary

An automatic image correction circuit is provided which automatically performs image correction on received image data and includes a resolution detection unit that detects resolutions of the image data; a set value calculation unit that calculates a set value to be used in the image correction based on the resolutions; and an image correction unit that performs the image correction on the image data based on the set value.