Projection Image Deformation Preview and Adjustment

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Solution Overview

Problem

In existing image display systems, users cannot directly compare the shapes of projection images before and after deformation, making it difficult to accurately check if the projection image is appropriately shaped according to the projection receiving object.

Innovation Solution

An image display method that acquires a first image and a captured image of a projection receiving object, and displays a setting image including regions for the original image, the captured image, and a preview image showing the deformed image based on the captured image, allowing users to compare and adjust the image deformation.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Measurement precision

If only the deformed projection image is displayed for shape adjustment, then the device complexity is reduced, but the user cannot accurately check whether the projection image is appropriately deformed

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveaccuracy of shape deformation checkVSAvoidcomplexity of image display system
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The display screen is segmented into multiple regions: a first region displaying the original projection image and a second region displaying the deformed projection image. This segmentation allows users to simultaneously view both images for accurate shape deformation verification while maintaining a relatively simple display system structure.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

2Measurement precision

If both original and deformed projection images are displayed simultaneously, then the user can accurately check shape deformation, but the device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveaccuracy of shape deformation checkVSAvoidcomplexity of image display system
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The display screen is segmented into multiple regions: a first region displaying the original projection image and a second region displaying the deformed projection image. This segmentation allows users to simultaneously view both images for accurate shape deformation verification while maintaining a relatively simple display system structure.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The original projection image and the deformed projection image are merged into a single composite display screen, with each image occupying a specific region. This merging approach allows simultaneous display of multiple images without requiring separate display devices, thereby reducing overall system complexity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

3Measurement precision

If multiple images are displayed in separate regions, then the user can compare shapes accurately, but the ease of operation decreases due to complex layout adjustment

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveaccuracy of shape comparisonVSAvoidease of image layout adjustment
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The display system provides multiple display modes including a first mode that displays both original and deformed images simultaneously in separate regions, and a second mode that displays only the deformed image. Users can switch between modes based on their needs, making the system versatile and easy to operate without requiring complex manual layout adjustments.

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

Data Source

PatentUS12169627B2Image display method, information processing apparatus, and recording medium having program recorded thereon
Publication Date: 2024.12.17 SEIKO EPSON CORP
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AI summary

An image display method includes: acquiring a first image; acquiring a captured image obtained by imaging a projection receiving object of projection light; and displaying a setting image including a first region in which the first image is displayed, a second region in which the captured image is displayed, and a third region in which a preview image including at least a part of a deformed image obtained by deforming the first image according to an image of the projection receiving object included in the captured image is displayed.