Stereo Video Format Measurement Using Active Space Analysis

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing methods fail to accurately measure stereo video formats, leading to suboptimal display of stereo video, which affects the quality of the viewing experience.

Innovation Solution

A measuring apparatus comprising an active space measuring circuit and a decision circuit that determines the position of the active space in frame packing based on pixel values of multiple scan lines, allowing for accurate determination of the stereo video format.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Measurement precision

If existing measurement methods are used for stereo video format, then the measurement process is simple, but the measurement precision is insufficient leading to suboptimal display quality

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvestereo video format measurement precisionVSAvoidmeasuring apparatus complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent segments the stereo video signal analysis into distinct functional modules: an active space measuring circuit that analyzes pixel values to determine active space position, and a decision circuit that determines the stereo video format based on the measured position. This segmentation allows each module to specialize in specific measurement tasks, improving overall measurement precision while maintaining manageable system complexity through modular design.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

2Reliability

If existing measurement methods are used for stereo video format, then the device structure is simple, but the viewing experience quality deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvestereo video display qualityVSAvoidmeasuring apparatus structure
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements a feedback mechanism where the active space measuring circuit continuously analyzes pixel values from the stereo video signal, determines the active space position, and provides this information to the decision circuit. The decision circuit then determines the appropriate stereo video format based on this feedback, ensuring reliable and accurate display quality adaptation to different video formats.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

3Measurement precision

If existing measurement methods are used for stereo video format, then the system is easy to operate, but the measurement accuracy is insufficient

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveactive space position measurement accuracyVSAvoidstereo video format detection complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSDifficulty of detecting and measuring

Solution Approach 1:

The patent enables the measuring apparatus to automatically analyze the stereo video signal without manual intervention. The active space measuring circuit autonomously examines pixel values to determine active space position, and the decision circuit automatically determines the stereo video format based on the measured data, eliminating the need for manual measurement while achieving high measurement accuracy.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Data Source

PatentUS9036005B2Measuring apparatus for measuring stereo video format and associated method
Publication Date: 2015.05.19 REALTEK SEMICON CORP
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AI summary

A measuring apparatus for measuring a stereo video format includes an active space measuring circuit and a decision circuit. The active space measuring circuit is utilized for determining a position of an active space of a frame packing to generate an active space measuring result according to pixels values of a plurality of scan lines of the frame packing. The decision circuit is coupled to the active space measuring circuit, and is utilized for determining the stereo video format according to at least the active space measuring result.