Video Size Switching Module for Digital TV Broadcasts

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Solution Overview

Problem

Users face inconvenience and labor in switching video size modes during digital TV broadcasts, as existing systems either revert to full mode upon tuning or require re-setting video size modes, leading to omitted video portions or unnecessary re-settings.

Innovation Solution

A video processing apparatus and method that includes a control module for storing and switching video size settings based on user preferences, allowing seamless transitions between video size modes without reverting to full mode upon tuning, using a video size switching module to store and apply video size information for specific categories or events.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If video size mode setting information is stored in nonvolatile memory and the mode is not returned to full mode upon tuning, then user convenience is improved by maintaining preferred video size modes, but video portions may be omitted when viewing different events requiring full mode

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvevideo size mode switching convenienceVSAvoidvideo display adaptability
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The video processing apparatus dynamically switches between full mode and non-full mode based on real-time detection of side panel presence in the video signal. The system continuously monitors video characteristics and automatically adjusts the display mode without requiring user intervention, thereby maintaining both operational convenience and display adaptability simultaneously.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

2Adaptability or versatility

If the video size mode is returned to full mode upon tuning, then video display adaptability is improved by ensuring all video portions are displayed, but user convenience deteriorates as users must re-switch video size modes for each event

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvevideo display adaptabilityVSAvoidvideo size mode switching convenience
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The system performs preliminary detection of side panel presence in the incoming video signal before displaying the content. By detecting whether side panels are present in advance, the apparatus can automatically select the appropriate display mode (full mode or non-full mode) before the user views the content, eliminating the need for manual mode switching while ensuring proper video portion display.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

3Manufacturing precision

If manual video size mode switching is required for each event, then video display precision is improved by allowing user selection, but time and labor consumption increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvevideo display precisionVSAvoidmode switching time
Core Design Contradiction:
Manufacturing precisionVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The video processing apparatus performs self-service by automatically detecting the presence of side panels in the video signal and autonomously selecting the appropriate display mode. This eliminates the need for user intervention in mode switching, thereby reducing time and labor consumption while maintaining precise video display through automated detection and decision-making.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Data Source

PatentUS8223271B2Video processing apparatus and video processing method
Publication Date: 2012.07.17 HISENSE VISUAL TECH CO LTD
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AI summary

A video processing apparatus includes: a reception module configured to selectively receive signals; a signal processing module configured to perform signal processing on a signal received by the reception module; a video processor configured to process the signal performed with the signal processing to output a video signal for displaying an image contained in the signal; and a control module configured to control the reception module, the signal processing module, and the video processor, wherein the control module includes: a storing module configured to store pieces of video size information being set for respective categories; and a video size switching module configured to switch the video size based on the pieces of video size information stored in the storing module.