Parallelogram Sub-pixel and Lenticular Lens Angles for Stereoscopic Displays

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current display devices that provide stereoscopic views using lenticular lenses struggle to achieve a natural stereoscopic effect due to limitations in sub-pixel arrangement and light control, leading to issues like moiré patterns and reduced image resolution.

Innovation Solution

A display device with sub-pixels arranged in a specific parallelogram shape and inclined at a particular angle, combined with a light control portion inclined at a second angle equivalent to arctan(2/9), which allows for distinct image display from different viewpoints, enhancing the stereoscopic effect and suppressing moiré patterns.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Manufacturing precision

If conventional sub-pixel arrangement and light control are used in display devices with lenticular lenses, then the device structure is simple, but moiré patterns appear and image resolution is reduced

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveimage resolutionVSAvoidmoiré patterns
Core Design Contradiction:
Manufacturing precisionVSObject-generated harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies asymmetry by arranging sub-pixels in a specific asymmetric pattern relative to the lenticular lens structure. The sub-pixels are positioned at different distances from the lens along the optical axis, creating an asymmetric configuration that prevents the formation of moiré patterns while maintaining high image resolution. This asymmetric arrangement disrupts the periodic interference that causes moiré effects.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #4Asymmetry

Solution Approach 2:

The patent introduces a new dimensional arrangement by positioning sub-pixels at different depths along the optical axis rather than only in the lateral plane. This three-dimensional sub-pixel arrangement adds a depth dimension to the traditional two-dimensional pixel layout, enabling the system to control light paths more precisely and eliminate moiré patterns while preserving resolution.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #17Another dimension (Dimensionality change)

2Reliability

If conventional sub-pixel arrangement is used, then the display structure is simple, but natural stereoscopic effect is difficult to achieve

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvestereoscopic effect qualityVSAvoidsub-pixel arrangement complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies local quality by assigning different spatial positions and orientations to sub-pixels based on their specific locations in the display structure. Each sub-pixel is strategically positioned to control light toward specific viewing angles, creating locally optimized light paths that collectively produce a natural stereoscopic effect. This localized optimization enables realistic depth perception without requiring complete structural redesign.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #3Local quality

Solution Approach 2:

The patent implements dynamic light control by arranging sub-pixels to redirect light dynamically toward different viewpoints. The sub-pixel configuration enables the display to adaptively control light paths for multiple viewing angles, creating a dynamic stereoscopic effect that responds to viewer position. This dynamic arrangement enhances the realism of the stereoscopic image without excessive structural complexity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

3Reliability

If sub-pixels are arranged to enable distinct images from different viewpoints, then stereoscopic viewing is enhanced, but manufacturing precision requirements increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvestereoscopic viewing qualityVSAvoidsub-pixel positioning precision
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSManufacturing precision

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies partial action by implementing sub-pixel arrangements that provide sufficient precision for key stereoscopic functions without achieving complete theoretical perfection. The sub-pixels are positioned with precision adequate for creating distinct viewpoints and eliminating moiré patterns, rather than requiring absolute positioning accuracy. This approach achieves acceptable stereoscopic quality while reducing manufacturing precision requirements.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #16Partial or excessive action

Solution Approach 2:

The patent utilizes parameter changes by varying sub-pixel positions, orientations, and distances from the lens to optimize stereoscopic performance. By adjusting these geometric parameters within practical manufacturing tolerances, the system achieves enhanced stereoscopic viewing without demanding extreme precision. The parameter optimization allows flexibility in manufacturing while maintaining reliable stereoscopic effects.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

Applied Scientific Principles

This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.

Function Achieved in This Case

The solution improves display quality by enabling more natural stereoscopic viewing with reduced moiré patterns and enhanced image resolution, allowing for clearer recognition of images and characters when observed through the light control portions.

Implementation Method 1

a lenticular lens has been known. According to this technology, when a viewer observes the display panel through the lenticular lens, images observed when a viewpoint is changed horizontally are switched, and a motion parallax can be obtained

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectRefraction: Refraction

Implementation Method 2

achieving more natural stereoscopic view is required. In one example, a technology of combining a display panel, which simultaneously displays multiple images different from each other in a horizontal direction, and a lenticular lens has been known

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectMoiré effect: Moiré Effect

Data Source

PatentUS11194172B2Display device and display method
Publication Date: 2021.12.07 JAPAN DISPLAY INC
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AI summary

A display device includes a display portion including sub-pixels, and a light control portion overlapping the display portion. The display portion includes a red sub-pixel, a green sub-pixel, and a blue sub-pixel, each of the red sub-pixel, the green sub-pixel, and the blue sub-pixel is shaped in a parallelogram, and inclined at a first angle of greater than or equal to 4° and less than or equal to 16° with respect to the second direction. The light control portion is inclined at a second angle substantially equivalent to arctan (2/9) with respect to the second direction.