Single 3D Image Processor for Dual Screen Game Console
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing portable game devices struggle to simultaneously display different three-dimensional images on dual screens without causing flicker, and they often require additional image processing units or significant configuration changes.
Innovation Solution
A portable game machine is designed with a single three-dimensional image processing unit that can display different three-dimensional game images on two screens by alternating the output between frames, using a three-dimensional image processing unit and a two-dimensional image processing unit to generate and display images on each screen without adding extra processing units or changing the device's configuration.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Device complexity
If a single three-dimensional image processing unit is used to display different three-dimensional images on dual screens, then device complexity is reduced, but flicker may occur during alternating frame output
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements periodic action by alternating the output of different three-dimensional images between frames on dual screens. The single image processing unit processes and outputs images in a periodic alternating pattern, displaying a first three-dimensional image on the first screen during odd frames and a second three-dimensional image on the second screen during even frames, thereby eliminating flicker while maintaining low device complexity
Solution Approach 2:
The patent applies dynamics by making the display output adaptive and time-varying. The system dynamically switches which screen receives which three-dimensional image based on the frame number, creating a dynamic display pattern that prevents flicker while using only a single image processing unit
2Adaptability or versatility
If additional image processing units are added to display different three-dimensional images on dual screens simultaneously, then display capability is improved, but device complexity and configuration changes increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements universality by making the single three-dimensional image processing unit perform multiple functions. It processes and outputs different three-dimensional images to either the first or second display screen based on the frame number, allowing one processing unit to serve dual display purposes and achieve full dual-screen three-dimensional capability without adding hardware
Solution Approach 2:
The patent applies merging by combining the functions of what would traditionally require separate image processing units into a single unit. The first and second three-dimensional images are processed and routed through one shared processing unit, with the output destination determined by the frame alternation pattern, thereby reducing hardware complexity while maintaining full functionality
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AI summary
A portable game system includes two display screens, at least one of which is touch-sensitive. A memory card or other device is selectively connectable to the portable game system via in insertable connection port.