System and method for providing improved display quality by display adjustment and image processing using optical feedback

    公开(公告)号:US11570412B2

    公开(公告)日:2023-01-31

    申请号:US17510125

    申请日:2021-10-25

    Abstract: This invention provides an improved display system and method that is created by adjusting the properties of one or more displays to obtain coarse control over display behavior, by using sensors to optimize display parameters. The display is further improved by constructing a display map by selectively driving the display and sensing the optical image created. Furthermore, the sensors are used to ensure that the resulting optimized display meets target quality measurements over time, potentially taking into account ambient conditions. The system reports on its status, and is able to predict when the system will no longer meet a quality target. The system and method is able to optimize a display system and keep it optimized over time. Individual displays with the display system can have operating points that are matched to each other. Corrections to the input image signal to deliver improved display system performance can be minimized, and therefore, the unwanted artifacts of those changes can be minimized. If the displays drift over time, those operating points can be updated. If ambient conditions change, and new operating points are desired, the new operating points can be automatically selected. Operators of the display who require a minimum level of quality for the display system (e.g. a minimum intensity level) can be ensured that the display meets those requirements. And, they can be warned in advance as to when system maintenance can be necessary, when quality falls below targeted goals system and method provides for sending out methods of the quality of the system such an in an e-mail, perhaps in the form of graphs. Or, the system in method allows for prediction of when quality targets will not be met. Prediction is useful for a display system operator who needs to know when to perform maintenance, such as changing a light bulb (light source) in a projector.

    SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING IMPROVED DISPLAY QUALITY BY DISPLAY ADJUSTMENT AND IMAGE PROCESSING USING OPTICAL FEEDBACK

    公开(公告)号:US20220116572A1

    公开(公告)日:2022-04-14

    申请号:US17510125

    申请日:2021-10-25

    Abstract: This invention provides an improved display system and method that is created by adjusting the properties of one or more displays to obtain coarse control over display behavior, by using sensors to optimize display parameters. The display is further improved by constructing a display map by selectively driving the display and sensing the optical image created. Furthermore, the sensors are used to ensure that the resulting optimized display meets target quality measurements over time, potentially taking into account ambient conditions. The system reports on its status, and is able to predict when the system will no longer meet a quality target. The system and method is able to optimize a display system and keep it optimized over time. Individual displays with the display system can have operating points that are matched to each other. Corrections to the input image signal to deliver improved display system performance can be minimized, and therefore, the unwanted artifacts of those changes can be minimized. If the displays drift over time, those operating points can be updated. If ambient conditions change, and new operating points are desired, the new operating points can be automatically selected. Operators of the display who require a minimum level of quality for the display system (e.g. a minimum intensity level) can be ensured that the display meets those requirements. And, they can be warned in advance as to when system maintenance can be necessary, when quality falls below targeted goals system and method provides for sending out methods of the quality of the system such an in an e-mail, perhaps in the form of graphs. Or, the system in method allows for prediction of when quality targets will not be met. Prediction is useful for a display system operator who needs to know when to perform maintenance, such as changing a light bulb (light source) in a projector.

    System and method for calibrating a display system using manual and semi-manual techniques

    公开(公告)号:US11269244B2

    公开(公告)日:2022-03-08

    申请号:US16707759

    申请日:2019-12-09

    Abstract: The invention provides a system and method that reduces the precision of the manual alignment process. Users select correspondences between projectors or components of a projector, to form a common coordinate. Using models of the display system, and projectors, the common coordinate system can be mapped quickly to the entire display. The process avoids a need to measure screen points, and allows the user to move significantly fewer points. Alternatively, the invention allows introduction of machine-vision style algorithms into manual calibration techniques to improve performance. This overcomes the tediousness of prior systems by introducing models of the display into the manual alignment process, allowing selection of a small number of points on each projector, and avoiding selection of precisely measured screen points. The system conversely finds correspondences between projectors, allowing mapping of the projectors into a common coordinate system, and quick warping of the coordinate system to the screen.

    System and method for injection of mapping functions

    公开(公告)号:US10319137B2

    公开(公告)日:2019-06-11

    申请号:US14863216

    申请日:2015-09-23

    Abstract: A method and system for improving display quality by injecting a portion of computer code into an existing compositor, using the portion of computer code to apply a mapping function to a first digital image, and forming a second digital image based upon the first digital image as adapted by applying the applied mapping function in the compositor. The second digital image may then be displayed to a viewer via one or more displays where each display forms a part of the displayed digital image. The result may be used for creation of blended or stereoscopic images. The mapping function may be also adapted for modification of geometry or correction of a characteristic (such as color, intensity, etc.) of the display system where such characteristic may be sensed using a detector. The portion of code may be injected into a graphics driver controlling hardware composition for a displayed digital image.

    LED VIDEO CABINET HAVING A NATIVE 16:9 ASPECT RATIO

    公开(公告)号:US20180084217A1

    公开(公告)日:2018-03-22

    申请号:US15270684

    申请日:2016-09-20

    Inventor: Michael Wiener

    Abstract: A light-emitting-diode (LED) video cabinet having a native 16:9 aspect ratio is provided. One embodiment comprises a rectangular frame having a 16:9 aspect ratio; a video display portion mounted to the frame, the video display portion having width and height dimensions such that the video display portion natively displays video information in a 16:9 aspect ratio without a need for aspect-ratio conversion of a video input signal, the video display portion including at least four LED video modules; a video receiving card mounted to the frame, the video receiving card receiving the video input signal and transmitting the video information to the video display portion; and a power supply mounted to the frame, the power supply providing electrical power to the video receiving card and the video display portion. A plurality of such LED video cabinets can be seamlessly joined together to form a LED video display.

    System and method of calibrating a display system free of variation in system input resolution
    6.
    发明授权
    System and method of calibrating a display system free of variation in system input resolution 有权
    校准显示系统的系统和方法,没有系统输入分辨率的变化

    公开(公告)号:US08817111B2

    公开(公告)日:2014-08-26

    申请号:US13866241

    申请日:2013-04-19

    Abstract: This invention provides a calibration system and method for multi-unit display systems without a need for switching the system input resolution/configuration of the display system while calibrating. This serves to avoid carrying out a re-synchronization step. As such, this system and method allows for increases speed and reduced likelihood of failure. This system and method also corrects the display system by providing an arrangement that employs a minimum of required changes so as to avoid any changes that can consequently affect the output image of the display system. Calibration of the system of display units occurs free of any changes to the input resolution and this resolution is maintained in a manner that resists change unless specifically required. Moreover, this system and method enables a resolution for the overall system that differs from the sum of the input resolutions of the discrete, individual display units in the collection.

    Abstract translation: 本发明提供了一种用于多单元显示系统的校准系统和方法,而不需要在校准时切换显示系统的系统输入分辨率/配置。 这用于避免执行重新同步步骤。 因此,该系统和方法允许增加速度并降低故障的可能性。 该系统和方法还通过提供使用最少需要的改变的布置来校正显示系统,以避免因此可能影响显示系统的输出图像的任何改变。 显示单元系统的校准不会对输入分辨率进行任何改变,除非特别要求,否则该分辨率将以抵制变化的方式保持。 此外,该系统和方法使整个系统的分辨率不同于集合中离散的各个显示单元的输入分辨率的总和。

    Large scale LED display
    7.
    发明授权
    Large scale LED display 有权
    大型LED显示屏

    公开(公告)号:US08648774B2

    公开(公告)日:2014-02-11

    申请号:US12273884

    申请日:2008-11-19

    CPC classification number: G09G3/32 G09F9/3026 G09F9/33 G09G2360/04

    Abstract: A large scale LED display has a number of display panels each having a cable and spacer support structure for a number of LED modules. Adjacent display panels are connected together by a number of seam links that snap onto one cable of one of the display panels and one cable of the adjacent display panel. The cables may include a number of seam link engagement members spaced along the length of the cable and onto which the seam links snap wherein each of the seam link engagement members locates an LED module on the support structure. The LED modules include top and bottom housing sections that snap together, wherein one of the housing sections includes a seat for an electrical connector. The seat locates the connector and a printed circuit assembly within the LED module.

    Abstract translation: 大型LED显示器具有多个显示面板,每个显示面板具有用于多个LED模块的电缆和间隔件支撑结构。 相邻的显示面板通过多个接缝连接在一起,这些接缝链接到一个显示面板的一个电缆和相邻显示面板的一个电缆。 电缆可以包括沿着电缆的长度间隔开的多个接缝连接件接合构件,接缝连接件卡在其上,其中每个接缝连接件接合构件将LED模块定位在支撑结构上。 LED模块包括卡合在一起的顶部和底部壳体部分,其中一个壳体部分包括用于电连接器的座。 座椅将连接器和印刷电路组件放置在LED模块内。

    Anti-Theft Ring Assembly And Method Of Using the Same
    8.
    发明申请
    Anti-Theft Ring Assembly And Method Of Using the Same 有权
    防盗环组装及其使用方法

    公开(公告)号:US20120234057A1

    公开(公告)日:2012-09-20

    申请号:US13052072

    申请日:2011-03-19

    Abstract: An anti-theft assembly for deterring theft of a ring is provided. The anti-theft assembly includes a base that can be used to support an electronic article surveillance marker; a product engagement member including a support member that supports the ring during use and a locking member that secures the support member to the base; and an attachment member for securing the ring to the support member. In one embodiment, the support member and the locking member are a single, unitary member. In another embodiment, the support member and the locking member are separate members. Once assembled, upon applying a twisting force to the ring the engagement member rotates within the opening so that the attachment member is not broken.

    Abstract translation: 提供了用于防止环的盗窃的防盗组件。 防盗组件包括可用于支撑电子物品监视标记的基座; 产品接合构件,其包括在使用期间支撑所述环的支撑构件和将所述支撑构件固定到所述基座的锁定构件; 以及用于将环固定到支撑构件的附接构件。 在一个实施例中,支撑构件和锁定构件是单个的整体构件。 在另一个实施例中,支撑构件和锁定构件是分离的构件。 一旦组装好,当对环施加扭转力时,接合构件在开口内旋转,使得附接构件不被破坏。

    Anti-theft tag
    9.
    发明授权
    Anti-theft tag 失效
    防盗标签

    公开(公告)号:US07772982B2

    公开(公告)日:2010-08-10

    申请号:US11800103

    申请日:2007-05-04

    CPC classification number: E05B73/0017 G08B13/2434

    Abstract: An anti-theft tag includes a body that carries an EAS sensor, a shrinkable sleeve disposed about the outside of the body, an adhesive material disposed on the body between the body and the sleeve, and a sleeve holder extending from the body. The sleeve holder is constructed and arranged to hold the sleeve on the body such that a portion of the sleeve and the body define an aperture configured to receive an elongate article, such as an arm from a pair of eyeglasses. In use, once the anti-theft tag is disposed on the article, an assembler shrinks the sleeve to secure the anti-theft tag to the arm. In such a configuration, the sleeve and adhesive material holds the body of the anti-theft tag against the arm, thereby limiting the ability for a thief to remove the anti-theft tag from the elongate article by twisting or rotating the anti-theft tag relative to the article.

    Abstract translation: 防盗标签包括承载EAS传感器的主体,围绕主体外侧设置的可收缩套筒,设置在主体和套筒之间的主体上的粘合材料以及从主体延伸的套筒保持架。 套筒保持器被构造和布置成将套筒保持在主体上,使得套筒和主体的一部分限定了一个孔,该孔构造成从一对眼镜接收诸如臂的细长物品。 在使用中,一旦将防盗标签设置在物品上,装配商收缩套筒以将防盗标签固定到手臂上。 在这种构造中,套筒和粘合剂材料将防盗标签的主体抵靠在手臂上,从而通过扭转或旋转防盗标签来限制小偷从细长制品中移除防盗标签的能力 相对于文章。

    Anti-theft ring tag
    10.
    发明授权
    Anti-theft ring tag 失效
    防盗环标签

    公开(公告)号:US07714721B1

    公开(公告)日:2010-05-11

    申请号:US12014287

    申请日:2008-01-15

    CPC classification number: G09F3/14 G08B13/2434 G09F3/0329 G09F3/0335

    Abstract: An anti-theft tag deterring theft of a ring is provided. The anti-theft tag includes an elongated housing for accommodating an EAS marker, a product support member that locks into the housing and which supports the ring, and a flexible, tear resistant strap for securing the ring to the support member, the strap being disposed at least partially within the housing during use. In one embodiment, the support member includes an arcuate seat portion for supporting a circular shank portion of the ring, and a locking member that locks into a corresponding cavity in the housing. In use, the tear resistant strap extends over the ring shank, and the strap ends are received within the cavity of the housing to protect the strap from unauthorized removal by a consumer.

    Abstract translation: 提供防盗环的防盗标签。 防盗标签包括用于容纳EAS标记的细长壳体,锁定到壳体中并且支撑环的产品支撑构件以及用于将环固定到支撑构件的柔性防撕裂带,所述带被设置 在使用期间至少部分地在壳体内。 在一个实施例中,支撑构件包括用于支撑环的圆形柄部分的弓形座部分,以及锁定在壳体中的对应空腔中的锁定构件。 在使用中,防撕裂带延伸到环形柄上,并且带端部容纳在壳体的空腔内,以保护带免遭消费者的非法移除。

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