Multi-Image Display Switching Through Automatic Video Multiplexing

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing video multiplexers fail to provide seamless multi-image display switching based on user selection, requiring complex manual operations that degrade user experience.

Innovation Solution

A display control method and apparatus that processes user instructions to multiplex and switch between multiple input videos for multi-image or full-screen display, including wireless projection and video interchanging based on user input.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If a video multiplexer is used to multiplex multiple videos to generate an output video, then multi-image display is achieved, but the switching between different display modes requires complex manual operations

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedisplay mode switching operationVSAvoidmanual operation complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The display control apparatus automatically detects the current display mode and executes mode switching based on received instructions without requiring complex manual operations. The system serves itself by autonomously determining whether to switch between multi-image display and full-screen display modes, eliminating the need for users to perform complicated switching procedures.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The display control apparatus acts as an intermediary between the user and the video multiplexer. It receives user instructions, determines the appropriate display mode switching, and controls the video multiplexer accordingly, thereby simplifying the user interface while maintaining the underlying complex video processing capabilities.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

2Reliability

If manual operations are required for display mode switching, then precise control is achieved, but user experience deteriorates due to complex operations

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedisplay mode control precisionVSAvoiduser experience
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The system performs self-detection of the current display mode and automatically executes the appropriate switching logic. By detecting whether the current mode is multi-image display or full-screen display, the system maintains precise control while eliminating complex manual operations, thereby improving user experience without sacrificing control reliability.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The display control apparatus implements a feedback mechanism by detecting the current display mode and using this information to determine the appropriate switching action. This closed-loop control ensures that mode switching is both precise and automatic, resolving the contradiction between control reliability and ease of operation.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

3Adaptability or versatility

If video multiplexing is performed for multi-image display, then multiple videos can be displayed simultaneously, but switching to full-screen display requires complex manual intervention

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedisplay mode flexibilityVSAvoiddisplay mode switching
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The display control apparatus implements dynamic mode switching by detecting the current display mode in real-time and automatically transitioning between multi-image display and full-screen display modes based on received instructions. This dynamic adaptation eliminates the need for complex manual intervention while maintaining versatility in display modes.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The display control apparatus serves multiple functions: it controls video multiplexing for multi-image display, manages full-screen display switching, and detects current display modes. This multi-functionality is achieved through a unified automatic control mechanism that simplifies operations while maintaining adaptability across different display modes.

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

Data Source

PatentUS12483751B2Display control method and display control apparatus, video processing apparatus, and display system
Publication Date: 2025.11.25 BEIJING BOE TECH DEV CO LTD
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AI summary

The present disclosure provides a display control method and a display control apparatus, a video processing apparatus and a display system. The display control method includes the following steps: determining whether a received switching instruction is a multi-image display instruction; extracting a plurality of video identifiers from the multi-image display instruction in a case where the switching instruction is the multi-image display instruction; multiplexing input videos of a plurality of channels corresponding to the plurality of the video identifiers to generate a first video; and sending the first video to a display apparatus for multi-image display.