Preview Image Editing Module for Video Matrix Control

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional video matrix systems are cumbersome due to a one-to-one connection requirement for user interface adjustments, limited zoom capabilities that demand the same aspect ratio for image sources and displays, and inability to process preview images until the adjustment process is complete, increasing complexity.

Innovation Solution

An editable image preview system with a control end that includes a user interface and a preview image editing module, allowing for image cutting, zooming, calibration, and aspect ratio adjustment, using Extended Display Identifier Data for automatic adjustments or manual input for aspect ratio correction, and enabling image distribution across multiple display devices.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If a one-to-one connection is used for user interface adjustments, then each image source can be controlled individually, but the process becomes cumbersome and complex

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveease of operationVSAvoidprocess complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements a universal control interface that can manage multiple image sources simultaneously through a single unified window, rather than requiring separate one-to-one connections for each source. This multi-functional interface allows users to perform adjustments on multiple images through one centralized control point, reducing operational complexity while maintaining individual control capabilities.

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

Solution Approach 2:

The patent merges multiple individual adjustment processes into a single integrated preview interface. By combining the control of multiple image sources into one unified window where all images can be selected and adjusted together, the system reduces the cumbersome step-by-step process into a more efficient consolidated operation.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

2Manufacturing precision

If zooming capabilities are provided with same aspect ratio requirement, then image quality is maintained, but the apparatus size is limited at both ends

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveimage qualityVSAvoidapparatus adaptability
Core Design Contradiction:
Manufacturing precisionVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements dynamic aspect ratio adjustment that adapts to different apparatus sizes and configurations. The system allows the aspect ratio to change dynamically based on the display capabilities and requirements, rather than being fixed. This enables the same system to work with various apparatus sizes while maintaining image quality through intelligent scaling and cropping algorithms.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The patent changes the aspect ratio parameter dynamically to match different display apparatus sizes. By allowing the aspect ratio to be adjusted according to the specific apparatus being used, the system maintains image quality while adapting to various sizes, removing the limitation that previously required both ends to have identical dimensions.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

3Reliability

If preview images are generated only after adjustment, then confirmation is provided, but processing steps increase and time is consumed

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveconfirmation accuracyVSAvoidprocessing time
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The patent generates preview images during the adjustment process itself, rather than waiting until the end. This preliminary generation of previews allows users to see changes in real-time as they make adjustments, providing continuous confirmation without requiring a separate final generation step. This eliminates the time-consuming sequential process while maintaining accurate confirmation of adjustments.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Data Source

PatentUS10417742B2System and apparatus for editing preview images
Publication Date: 2019.09.17 ATEN INTERNATIONAL CO LTD
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AI summary

A system for editing preview images. The system includes at least one source end, a control terminal and at least one display end. The control terminal is coupled between the source end and the display end. The source end provides at least one image. The control terminal provides a user interface. The control terminal includes an image capture module, a previewing module and a media parameter module.