Stereoscopic Image Data Transmission Adaptation

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing stereoscopic image display technologies fail to maintain appropriate stereoscopic image reproduction when screen size changes, requiring users to manually set screen size information, which increases workload and can lead to failed stereoscopic image display due to variations in display position calculations based on fixed interpupillary distance.

Innovation Solution

A transmitting and receiving apparatus system that dynamically adjusts stereoscopic image data by acquiring screen size information from an external device through HDMI transmission paths, allowing the output of stereoscopic image data suited for the screen size, enabling automatic correction and display without user intervention.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Device complexity

If fixed interpupillary distance is used for stereoscopic image display, then device complexity is reduced, but stereoscopic image reproduction accuracy deteriorates when screen size changes

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvesystem complexityVSAvoidstereoscopic image reproduction accuracy
Core Design Contradiction:
Device complexityVSManufacturing precision

Solution Approach 1:

The system dynamically adjusts the interpupillary distance parameter based on the detected screen size. Instead of using a fixed interpupillary distance, the transmitting apparatus receives screen size information from the display device and automatically generates stereoscopic image data with appropriate interpupillary distance settings, making the system adaptive to different display configurations

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The system changes the interpupillary distance parameter according to screen size. When screen size information is received, the transmitting apparatus modifies the interpupillary distance value in the stereoscopic image data to match the physical dimensions of the display, ensuring accurate depth perception across different screen sizes

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

2Manufacturing precision

If manual screen size setting is required, then stereoscopic image reproduction accuracy is maintained, but ease of operation deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvestereoscopic image reproduction accuracyVSAvoiduser workload
Core Design Contradiction:
Manufacturing precisionVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The system performs automatic screen size detection and stereoscopic image data generation without requiring user intervention. The transmitting apparatus automatically receives screen size information from the display device and generates appropriately adjusted stereoscopic image data, making the system self-configuring and eliminating manual setup requirements

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The system implements automatic feedback by detecting screen size information from the display device and using this information to adjust the stereoscopic image data generation. This closed-loop approach ensures the system automatically adapts to the correct display configuration without user input

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

3Manufacturing precision

If stereoscopic image data is generated for specific screen size, then stereoscopic image reproduction accuracy is improved, but adaptability deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvestereoscopic image reproduction accuracyVSAvoidscreen size compatibility
Core Design Contradiction:
Manufacturing precisionVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The system achieves universal compatibility with different screen sizes by implementing automatic screen size detection and dynamic data generation. The transmitting apparatus can work with various display devices of different sizes by receiving their screen size information and automatically adjusting the stereoscopic image data, making the system universally adaptable rather than specific to one screen size

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

Data Source

PatentUS8810563B2Transmitting apparatus, stereoscopic image data transmitting method, receiving apparatus, and stereoscopic image data receiving method
Publication Date: 2014.08.19 SONY INTERACTIVE ENTERTAINMENT LLC
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AI summary

There is provided a transmitting apparatus including an image data output unit that outputs stereoscopic image data including left-eye image data and right-eye image data for displaying a stereoscopic image, a data transmitting unit that transmits the stereoscopic image data output from the image data output unit to an external device through a transmission path, and an information acquisition unit that acquires information related to a screen size from the external device through the transmission path. The image data output unit outputs the stereoscopic image data suited for the screen size obtained from the information acquired by the information acquisition unit.