Stereoscopic Image Generation Box Eliminates Frame Delay
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing stereoscopic display technologies face limitations due to the lack of image inputting function in devices like notebook computers and mobile phones, leading to frame delays caused by compression and decompression procedures during image transmission.
Innovation Solution
A stereoscopic image generation box with an image receiving and detecting unit, depth information analysis unit, image processing unit, synthesis unit, and data transmission unit that converts two-dimensional images into left-eye and right-eye images without needing compression or decompression, allowing direct stereoscopic image output to displays.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If an image capture box is used to obtain multi-media audio/video resources from devices like game console or multimedia player, then the image inputting function is achieved, but frame delay is caused due to compression and decompression procedures during transmission
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts the stereoscopic image generation function from the traditional image capture box, separating the image input function from the stereoscopic processing function. The image capture box only captures and transmits images without compression/decompression, while the stereoscopic conversion is performed by a dedicated processing unit, thereby eliminating frame delay while maintaining image input capability
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces a stereoscopic image processing unit as an intermediary between the image capture box and the display device. This intermediary unit receives images from the capture box, converts them into stereoscopic images through depth information analysis and image synthesis, and outputs to the display without requiring compression/decompression operations, thus resolving the frame delay issue
2Productivity
If compression and decompression procedures are executed during image transmission, then image transmission is enabled, but frame delay is introduced which affects stereoscopic display effect
Solution Approach 1:
The patent establishes a continuous image processing pipeline where images are captured, depth information is analyzed, and stereoscopic images are generated in real-time without interruption for compression or decompression. The processing unit continuously converts images into stereoscopic format and outputs them directly to the display, maintaining continuous useful action and eliminating the time loss associated with compression/decompression cycles
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AI summary
A stereoscopic image generation box, a stereoscopic image display method and a stereoscopic image display system are provided. The stereoscopic image generation box includes an image receiving and detecting unit, a depth information analysis unit, an image processing unit, a synthesis unit and a data transmission unit. The image receiving and detecting unit is used for receiving a two-dimensional image from an image source. The depth information analysis unit is used for obtaining a depth information according to the two-dimensional image. The image processing unit is used for converting the two-dimensional image into a left-eye image and a right-eye image according to the depth information. The synthesizing unit is used for synthesizing the left-eye image and the right-eye image to generate a stereoscopic image. The data transmission unit is used for outputting the stereoscopic image to a display, so that the display can directly display the stereoscopic image.