3D VR Display Apparatus Dynamic Structure Mapping
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current display apparatuses for 360 degree/virtual reality (VR) images are limited in user experience and interest as they only display fixed 3D structures, and thumbnail images are distorted, making it difficult for users to recognize the corresponding VR content.
Innovation Solution
A display apparatus and control method that allow users to select from various 3D structures for mapping VR content images, generating thumbnail images by extracting regions based on geometrical distortion, and displaying these images in different 3D forms to enhance user experience and interest.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a 360 degree/VR image is mapped only to a fixed 3D structure, then the display process is simple, but user experience and interest are limited
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements dynamic 3D structure selection where the system transitions from a fixed 3D structure to multiple selectable 3D structures. The processor allows users to dynamically switch between different 3D structures (sphere, cube, cylinder, etc.) for mapping the same 360 degree/VR image, making the display system adaptable and engaging while maintaining operational simplicity through automated mapping processes.
2Ease of manufacture
If a thumbnail image is generated by simply scaling or cutting off a 360 degree/VR content image, then the generation process is simple, but the thumbnail image is distorted and difficult to recognize
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts a specific region from the 360 degree/VR content image based on geometrical distortion characteristics. Instead of simply scaling or cutting the entire image, the processor identifies and extracts a predetermined region that accounts for the distortion pattern, then maps this extracted region to a 3D structure to generate a clear, recognizable thumbnail image while maintaining relatively simple generation processes.
3Manufacturing precision
If a thumbnail image is generated by mapping a predetermined region to a 3D structure, then the thumbnail image quality is improved, but the processing complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent changes the parameter of region selection from the entire image to a predetermined region based on geometrical distortion. This parameter change optimizes the balance between quality and complexity by focusing processing only on the relevant region that accounts for distortion characteristics, thereby improving thumbnail quality while avoiding the need to process the entire 360 degree/VR image, thus controlling processing complexity.
4Adaptability or versatility
If multiple 3D structures are provided for VR content display, then user experience and interest are enhanced, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements multi-functionality by enabling a single display apparatus to support multiple 3D structures (sphere, cube, cylinder, and other polyhedrons). The processor is designed to handle various 3D structure types using a unified approach, allowing the system to provide diverse display formats and enhance user experience while avoiding excessive complexity through standardized processing methods applicable to all 3D structure types.
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AI summary
A display apparatus and a control method thereof are provided. The display apparatus includes a receiver configured to receive a command, a processor configured to receive a content image and generate a three dimensional (3D) image by mapping the content image to a 3D structure selected from a plurality of 3D structures, each having different geometrical forms, and a display configured to display one viewpoint of the 3D image according to the command.