Image Processing Apparatus Network Power Control
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Solution Overview
Problem
The increasing power consumption of digital TVs and large format display systems connected to large-scale networks leads to higher operational costs for power plants, necessitating a more efficient method to manage and reduce power usage.
Innovation Solution
An image processing apparatus and control method that monitor power consumption, transmit data to a power control server, and implement a power saving function by adjusting image brightness, resolution, and sound, as well as controlling connected devices, to reduce overall network power usage.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Illumination intensity
If digital TVs and large format displays are supplied with power from the network to support high picture quality and large screen sizes, then image quality and display performance are improved, but power consumption of the network increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system dynamically adjusts power consumption of image processing apparatus based on network power conditions. When power overload is detected, the apparatus automatically performs power saving functions such as adjusting brightness, resolution, and sound levels, transforming the static power consumption state into a dynamic one that adapts to network conditions.
Solution Approach 2:
The power control server continuously monitors power consumption data from multiple image processing apparatus and provides feedback about network power status. This feedback mechanism enables the system to detect power overload conditions and trigger appropriate power saving measures, creating a closed-loop control system that balances power supply and demand.
2Power
If power consumption of the network radically increases, then additional power supply capacity is required, but operational costs and expenses increase
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary power saving actions by proactively monitoring power consumption trends and implementing power saving functions before power overload occurs. This preventive approach avoids the need for expensive additional power supply capacity and reduces operational costs by maintaining power consumption within acceptable limits.
Solution Approach 2:
The system changes operational parameters of image processing apparatus (brightness, resolution, sound levels) to reduce power consumption. By adjusting these parameters dynamically based on network power conditions, the system reduces the need for additional power supply capacity and lowers operational costs without completely disabling the apparatus.
3Use of energy by moving object
If power saving functions are implemented by adjusting brightness, resolution and sound, then power consumption is reduced, but image quality and user experience are degraded
Solution Approach 1:
The system applies partial power saving measures by selectively adjusting only certain parameters (brightness, resolution, sound) rather than completely shutting down the apparatus. This partial action approach reduces power consumption while maintaining sufficient image quality for acceptable user experience, avoiding excessive power saving that would completely degrade performance.
Solution Approach 2:
The system dynamically adjusts the degree of power saving based on network power conditions and user preferences. When power overload is detected, power saving functions are activated with specific parameter adjustments; when conditions improve, the system can restore higher quality settings, creating a dynamic balance between power consumption and image quality.
Data Source
AI summary
Disclosed is an image processing apparatus including: an image processor which processes and displays an image signal; a communication unit which transmits a power consumption of the image processing apparatus to a power control server, and receives a message notifying necessary power saving function from the power control server; and a controller which controls the image processor to display a power load warning message and performs a power saving function in response to the power load warning message if the message notifying the necessary power saving function is received. With this, while operation rate of the power plant having high costs is lowered, low carbon emission of the plant may be achieved and a user of the image processing apparatus may reduce power consumption by performing a power saving function.