Projection Apparatus Support Image for Geometric Processing
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing projection technologies lack an efficient method for performing geometric processing operations such as enlargement, rotation, and modification of projection images within non-display regions, making it difficult for users to easily perform these operations.
Innovation Solution
A projection apparatus and method that includes a processor configured to perform geometric processing of a projection image in a non-display region by projecting a support image showing at least a part of the displayable region, allowing users to easily perform geometric processing operations.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If geometric processing is performed in a non-display region without visual feedback, then processing flexibility is improved, but ease of operation deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a support image as an intermediary visual element that mediates between the geometric processing operations and the user. The support image is projected in the non-display region and provides visual feedback about the displayable region boundaries, enabling users to perform geometric processing operations with visual guidance. This resolves the contradiction by adding an intermediary layer that provides necessary visual information without interfering with the actual projection content.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent projects the support image in advance before geometric processing operations are performed. The support image预先 shows the displayable region boundaries and other reference information, allowing users to plan and execute geometric processing operations with full awareness of the available space. This preliminary visual preparation improves ease of operation while maintaining processing flexibility.
2Ease of operation
If the entire displayable region is shown as support image, then ease of operation is improved, but loss of information increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies local quality by selectively displaying different portions of the displayable region in the support image based on the specific geometric processing operation being performed. Instead of always showing the entire displayable region, the system adapts the support image content to show only the relevant portions needed for the current operation, thereby reducing information loss while maintaining operational ease.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements partial action by projecting only the necessary portion of the displayable region as support image rather than the entire region. The support image displays exactly what is needed for the geometric processing operation (e.g., boundaries, reference markers) without unnecessarily projecting excessive information that would compete with the projection image content.
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AI summary
A projection apparatus, a projection method, a control device, and a computer readable medium storing a control program that enable an instruction operation for geometric processing to be easily performed are provided. A projection portion projects a projection image generated by a light modulation portion based on an input image. In a case of performing geometric processing of the projection image in a non-display region other than a display region of the projection image within a displayable region of the light modulation portion, a control device performs a control of projecting a support image showing at least a part of the displayable region from the projection portion.


