Monitor Apparatus Dynamic Color Adjustment for Display Consistency
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Solution Overview
Problem
In endoscopic operation systems, the display of processed images on one monitor does not accurately reflect settings when outputted to another monitor, leading to potential color shifts and inconsistencies, particularly when the output destination is a personal computer or another device capable of changing settings.
Innovation Solution
The monitor apparatus includes a second color setting reflection means that allows for three output modes: one reflecting the same color settings as the display panel, another not reflecting color settings, and a third adjusting for personal computers, using communication to detect the output destination and apply appropriate color adjustments to ensure consistent image reproduction.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If the monitor outputs video signals with color settings reflected to another monitor, then the image can be displayed in the 'as-viewed' state, but color shifts and inconsistencies occur when the output destination is a personal computer or another device capable of changing settings
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements dynamic switching between different output modes (first output mode reflecting color settings, second output mode without color settings, third output mode for personal computers) based on the detected output destination. The system adaptively changes its behavior to match the requirements of different display devices, resolving the contradiction between maintaining image consistency and ensuring compatibility across diverse output destinations.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent changes the color signal parameters in the video output based on the detected output destination type. When a personal computer is detected, the system adjusts color parameters to prevent double application of color settings. This parameter adaptation allows the system to maintain image quality consistency while accommodating the specific characteristics of different output devices.
2Manufacturing precision
If the monitor applies color settings to the video signal for display, then the displayed image has accurate colors, but the output signal to external monitors requires additional color adjustments
Solution Approach 1:
The patent performs preliminary detection of the output destination type before generating the video output signal. By identifying whether the output device is a personal computer or another monitor in advance, the system can pre-adjust the color settings in the video signal to account for potential double application of color corrections. This preliminary action prevents color shifts before they occur, maintaining color accuracy while simplifying the overall processing complexity.
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AI summary
A medical display apparatus includes: a display panel 53 that displays a medical image; an as-viewed output terminal 54 capable of outputting a video signal reflecting a same color set value as a color set value reflected in the medical image displayed on the display panel 53; a communication unit 56 that detects device information regarding an external device connected to the as-viewed output terminal 54; and a second color setting reflection unit 52 capable of controlling to further change the color set value reflected in the video signal outputted from the as-viewed output terminal 54 based on a detection result of the communication unit 56.