Projection System Color Convergence Correction via RGB Light Source Adjustment

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Problem

Display technologies based on RGB three-color light sources face color convergence errors due to mechanical errors and chromatic aberration, affecting image clarity.

Innovation Solution

A method and apparatus for correcting color convergence errors by detecting and adjusting assembly parameters in a projection system using a test pattern with white shape points, performing color separation, determining color coordinates, and adjusting the position of RGB light sources based on calculated deviations.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If RGB three-color light sources are used to expand color gamut, then color expression is improved, but color convergence error increases due to mechanical assembly error and chromatic aberration

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecolor gamutVSAvoidcolor convergence
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSManufacturing precision

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies preliminary action by conducting color convergence detection and measurement before the actual projection work. A test pattern with multiple white shape points is projected, and the positions of red, green, and blue color components are measured and recorded in advance. This allows the system to identify convergence errors before they affect the final projection output, enabling preventive correction rather than reactive adjustment.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The patent implements feedback by establishing a closed-loop correction system. The measured color component positions are compared with expected positions, and the deviation is fed back to adjust the projection system parameters. The correction amounts calculated from the feedback are used to adjust the optical path or positioning of the light sources, creating a continuous cycle of measurement-correction-verification that maintains color convergence accuracy.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

2Manufacturing precision

If color separation and coordinate determination are performed to correct convergence error, then image clarity is improved, but detection and measurement complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveimage clarityVSAvoidcolor component detection
Core Design Contradiction:
Manufacturing precisionVSDifficulty of detecting and measuring

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies segmentation by dividing the color separation process into distinct, manageable steps. First, the test pattern is projected and captured. Second, the captured image is processed to separately identify the positions of red, green, and blue color components through thresholding and region analysis. Third, the center coordinates of each color component are calculated independently. This segmented approach simplifies the complex task of color separation and makes the measurement process more systematic and reproducible.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The patent uses copying by creating a digital copy of the projected test pattern through image capture. Instead of directly measuring the optical paths or using complex interferometric methods, the system captures an image of the projected pattern and analyzes the color component positions from this digital copy. This copying approach simplifies the measurement process, allows for precise digital analysis, and eliminates the need for complex direct optical measurement equipment.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #26Copying

Data Source

PatentUS11343477B2Method and apparatus for correcting color convergence error, and device
Publication Date: 2022.05.24 GOERTEK OPTICAL TECH CO LTD
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AI summary

Provided are a method and an apparatus for correcting a color convergence error, and a device. The method includes: in a darkroom environment, acquiring a projection image obtained by projecting a test pattern containing N white shape points by a projection system, where N is an integer greater than or equal to 2; performing color separation on N shape image points on the projection image, to obtain N shape image points corresponding to R, G, and B color components respectively; determining color coordinates corresponding to R, G, and B according to the N shape image points corresponding to R, G, and B color components respectively; and adjusting an assembly parameter of the projection system according to the color coordinates corresponding to the R, G, and B. The present disclosure may detect and correct color convergence error of the projection system.