Multi-Layer Display Object Rippling via Segmentation

The patent transitions from traditional 2D planar displays to a multi-layer display system with stacked display panels at different depths. By adding the depth dimension (Z-axis) through multiple physical layers, the system naturally conveys three-dimensional information without requiring complex processing or increased resolution on individual panels. Objects can be displayed at different depths by placing them on different physical display layers.

The patent divides the display system into multiple independent display panels stacked at different depths. Each panel can independently display content, and the segmentation allows objects to be distributed across multiple layers. This segmentation simplifies the processing requirements for each individual panel while collectively providing 3D depth perception through the layered structure.

The patent enables dynamic object transitions between display layers by allowing objects to move from one display panel to another over time. The system can animate objects transitioning between depths by sequentially updating their position across different layers, creating the illusion of continuous 3D motion. This dynamic capability is achieved through time-sequenced rendering to multiple panels.

The patent uses intermediate display panels as mediators for object transitions. When an object needs to transition between two depth planes, it can pass through intermediate layers, with each panel displaying the object at its appropriate position in the transition sequence. This creates a smooth visual progression through depth space.

By segmenting the display into multiple independent panels, the graphics processing load is distributed across panels rather than requiring complex 3D rendering on a single high-power processor. Each panel handles 2D rendering independently, and the stacking arrangement provides the 3D effect through spatial configuration rather than computational complexity.

The patent uses multiple copies of display panels at different depths to represent the same visual space from different perspectives. Instead of computationally generating complex 3D graphics, the system creates simplified 2D representations on each layer that collectively convey depth information through their spatial arrangement and coordinated content display.