Screen Position File Converter for Multi-Size Display Compatibility

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing technologies face challenges in generating sharp displays on devices of different sizes, as they often fail to adjust image resolution correctly, leading to poor image quality and require significant man-hours for software redesign when switching between display sizes.

Innovation Solution

A screen generating apparatus and method that acquires screen position information, calculates magnification based on display size, determines font size, and converts screen position information files to generate compatible screens, allowing for sharp displays on various sizes without additional development efforts.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If images are reduced according to display area size, then display compatibility is improved, but image sharpness deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedisplay compatibilityVSAvoidimage sharpness
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSManufacturing precision

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies preliminary action by pre-defining multiple resolution settings in the screen position information file before display. When a device with a new display size is detected, the system can immediately activate the pre-prepared corresponding resolution setting without real-time calculation or software rewriting, thus maintaining both display compatibility and image sharpness.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The patent utilizes parameter changes by storing multiple resolution parameters (font sizes, image dimensions, layout positions) in the screen position information file. The system changes these parameters based on the detected display size, selecting the most appropriate pre-defined resolution setting to ensure sharp images across different display devices without requiring software redesign.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

2Adaptability or versatility

If software is rewritten for different display sizes, then display compatibility is improved, but development time increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedisplay compatibilityVSAvoiddevelopment time
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies universality by creating a single screen position information file that contains all necessary resolution settings for multiple display sizes. This universal file serves all display devices regardless of size, eliminating the need for separate software versions or redesigns for different devices, thus reducing development time while maintaining compatibility.

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

Solution Approach 2:

The patent uses copying by replicating resolution settings within the screen position information file for different display sizes. Instead of rewriting software, the system copies and activates appropriate pre-defined resolution configurations based on the target display, enabling rapid adaptation without development overhead.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #26Copying

3Adaptability or versatility

If hardware is used to enlarge or reduce screen, then display compatibility is improved, but image quality deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedisplay compatibilityVSAvoidimage quality
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSManufacturing precision

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces the mechanical hardware scaling approach with a software-based parameter activation system. Instead of using hardware to physically enlarge or reduce the screen, the system activates pre-defined resolution parameters in the screen position information file that are optimized for different display sizes, thereby maintaining image quality while achieving display compatibility.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

Data Source

PatentUS9286652B2Screen generating apparatus, screen generating system, and screen generating method
Publication Date: 2016.03.15 RICOH CO LTD
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AI summary

According to an embodiment, provided is a screen generating apparatus that includes: a position information acquirer that acquires a screen position information file that sets a font size of a font included in a screen and position information of an image or a part included in the screen; a screen display size acquirer that acquires a screen display size of a display devise as a target display; a magnification calculator that calculates a magnification by using a predetermined screen display size and the acquired screen display size; a font size determiner that determines a font size in the display devise as the target display based on the calculated magnification; a converter that converts the screen position information file based on the calculated magnification and the determined font size; and a screen generator that generates a screen compatible with the converted screen position information file.