Sub-pixel Rendering Data Conversion for Display Panels

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Solution Overview

Problem

The increasing demand for high-resolution, low-power consumption display panels with reduced manufacturing costs is challenging due to the need for more sub-pixels, which increases costs and data processing complexity.

Innovation Solution

A sub-pixel rendering data conversion apparatus and method that includes an inverse sub-pixel rendering circuit and a sub-pixel rendering circuit, allowing conversion of data between different sub-pixel rendering arrangements to optimize data processing and reduce manufacturing costs by enabling different sub-pixel arrangements on display panels.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Measurement precision

If the resolution of the display panel is increased, then the visual quality is improved, but the manufacturing cost increases due to more sub-pixels required

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvevisual resolutionVSAvoidmanufacturing cost
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSEase of manufacture

Solution Approach 1:

The patent uses sub-pixel rendering to create virtual sub-pixels through software algorithms, copying the visual effect of having more physical sub-pixels without actually manufacturing them. The system renders images at a lower resolution and uses sub-pixel level control to simulate higher resolution display, thereby achieving high visual quality without increasing manufacturing cost

Inventive Principle:
Principle #26Copying

Solution Approach 2:

The patent changes the parameter of sub-pixel arrangement configuration between different modes (e.g., RGB, BGR, GRB, RBG). By dynamically switching between multiple sub-pixel arrangement parameters, the system can adapt to different display requirements and achieve versatile display capabilities without requiring physical hardware changes, thus avoiding increased manufacturing cost

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

2Measurement precision

If the resolution of the display panel is increased, then the visual quality is improved, but the data processing complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvevisual resolutionVSAvoiddata processing complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent segments the image data processing into multiple stages: full-resolution image processing, sub-pixel rendering conversion, and arrangement-specific optimization. By dividing the complex high-resolution data processing into manageable segments, the system reduces the computational burden at each stage while maintaining overall visual quality

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The patent dynamically changes data processing parameters based on the selected sub-pixel arrangement mode. By pre-configuring conversion algorithms for different arrangement patterns (RGB, BGR, GRB, RBG), the system avoids complex real-time calculations and reduces data processing complexity through parameter-based adaptation

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

3Adaptability or versatility

If different sub-pixel rendering arrangements are supported, then the adaptability is improved, but the device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvesub-pixel arrangement compatibilityVSAvoidconversion circuit complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements a universal conversion apparatus that can handle multiple sub-pixel arrangement types (RGB, BGR, GRB, RBG) through a single integrated system. The conversion circuit is designed with multi-functionality to support various arrangement patterns, eliminating the need for separate dedicated circuits for each pattern and thereby reducing overall device complexity

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

Solution Approach 2:

The patent uses parameter-based configuration to support different sub-pixel arrangements. By changing operational parameters rather than physical structure, the system achieves adaptability across multiple arrangements without increasing hardware complexity. The conversion circuit responds to control signals that define the target arrangement pattern, enabling flexible adaptation

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

Data Source

PatentUS20200118501A1Sub-pixel rendering data conversion apparatus and method
Publication Date: 2020.04.16 NOVATEK MICROELECTRONICS CORP
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AI summary

A sub-pixel rendering data conversion apparatus including an inverse sub-pixel rendering circuit and a sub-pixel rendering circuit is provided. The inverse sub-pixel rendering circuit receives the first sub-pixel rendering data converted from the first true image data and converting the first sub-pixel rendering data to the second true image data, and the first sub-pixel rendering data includes data of the first sub-pixel rendering arrangement. The sub-pixel rendering circuit converts the second true image data to the second sub-pixel rendering data and outputs the second sub-pixel rendering data to a display panel, the second sub-pixel rendering data includes data of the second sub-pixel rendering arrangement, and the display panel includes a plurality of sub-pixels arranged in the manner of the second sub-pixel rendering arrangement.