Matrix Display Device Merging Images via Pixel Segmentation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing matrix display devices degrade the definition of higher-resolution images when merging images from different sources, such as night vision and infrared sensors, due to complex fusion algorithms and the polychrome display nature.
Innovation Solution
A matrix display device system that resizes and merges images by applying light intensity signals to pixels in arrangements, allowing each pixel to receive signals from either the first or second image, or a combination of both, to form a merged image while preserving the highest image definition, with optional contrast enhancement.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If complex fusion algorithms are used to merge images from different sources, then the merging capability is improved, but the device complexity increases and processing time is extended
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the pixel matrix into multiple groups, where each group contains pixels that will display either the first image or the second image. This segmentation allows simple independent processing of each group without requiring complex fusion algorithms across the entire image, thus resolving the contradiction between merging capability and algorithm complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent applies partial action by selectively displaying different images in different regions rather than attempting to fully merge all image data. Each pixel group receives only the necessary image data (either first or second image), avoiding the excessive processing required for complete image fusion while still achieving the effect of displaying multiple image sources simultaneously.
2Adaptability or versatility
If polychrome display matrices with sub-pixels are used, then color display capability is improved, but the definition of merged images is degraded
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the polychrome pixel matrix into groups where each group is dedicated to displaying a single image source. This segmentation prevents the mixing of sub-pixel data from different images that would otherwise occur in traditional fusion methods, thereby maintaining the high definition of the primary image while still utilizing the color capabilities of the polychrome display.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent applies local quality by assigning different display characteristics to different regions of the matrix. Specific pixel groups are optimized for displaying the first image with full definition, while other groups display the second image. This local optimization ensures that the highest definition is maintained in regions where it matters most, while still providing color display capability overall.
3Manufacturing precision
If all pixels are used to display the first high-definition image, then the first image definition is maintained, but the second image cannot be displayed simultaneously
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the pixel matrix into multiple groups, allocating some groups for the first high-definition image and other groups for the second image. This segmentation enables simultaneous display of both images without requiring all pixels to be dedicated to a single image, thus resolving the contradiction between maintaining first image definition and achieving multi-image display capability.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent makes the pixel matrix multi-functional by enabling different pixel groups to display different images simultaneously. The same physical display device serves multiple purposes: displaying the first high-definition image in some regions and the second image in other regions, thereby achieving versatility without sacrificing the definition capability for the primary image.
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AI summary
The device has a controller for producing display luminous intensity signals (S1-S4) for pixels (P1-P4). A number of pixels of arrangement is dedicated to display an image and receive luminous intensity signals associated to pixels corresponding to the former image. Other number of pixels of arrangement is dedicated to display another image and receive luminous intensity signals associated to pixels corresponding to the latter image, where the device realizes an image merged by two images that are resized by scaling if needed.