公开(公告)号：US09082338B2

公开(公告)日：2015-07-14

申请号：US13828211

申请日：2013-03-14

Applicant: Pixtronix, Inc.

Inventor： Fahri Yaras ,  Edward Buckley ,  John Paul Beck

IPC: G09G5/10 ,  G09G3/20 ,  G09G3/34

CPC classification number: G09G3/2003 ,  G09G3/2022 ,  G09G3/2033 ,  G09G3/2037 ,  G09G3/3406 ,  G09G3/3433 ,  G09G2310/0235 ,  G09G2320/0266 ,  G09G2320/0633 ,  G09G2320/064 ,  G09G2320/0646 ,  G09G2330/021 ,  G09G2340/06 ,  G09G2360/16

Abstract: Systems, apparatus, and methods are disclosed herein for displaying images. One such apparatus includes an input, subfield derivation logic, subframe generation logic, dark subframe detection logic, and output logic. The input is configured to receive image data associated with an image frame. The subfield derivation logic is configured to derive at least one color subfield for the received image frame. The subframe generation logic is configured to generate a plurality of subframes for each of the at least one derived color subfields. The dark subframe detection logic is configured to identify dark subframes. The output logic is configured to, in response to identification of a dark subframe, suppress the outputting of the dark subframe and to modify a display parameter associated with at least one other subframe based on a timing value associated with the identified dark subframe.

Abstract translation: 本文公开了用于显示图像的系统，装置和方法。 一种这样的装置包括输入，子场导出逻辑，子帧生成逻辑，暗子帧检测逻辑和输出逻辑。 输入被配置为接收与图像帧相关联的图像数据。 子场导出逻辑被配置为为接收到的图像帧导出至少一个彩色子场。 子帧生成逻辑被配置为为至少一个派生颜色子字段中的每一个生成多个子帧。 暗子帧检测逻辑被配置为识别暗子帧。 输出逻辑被配置为响应于暗子帧的识别，抑制暗子帧的输出并且基于与所识别的暗子帧相关联的定时值来修改与至少一个其他子帧相关联的显示参数。

公开(公告)号：US20140118385A1

公开(公告)日：2014-05-01

申请号：US13664178

申请日：2012-10-30

Applicant: PIXTRONIX, INC.

Inventor： Edward Buckley ,  Fahri Yaras

IPC: G09G5/10

CPC classification number: G09G3/002 ,  G09G3/2022 ,  G09G3/3413 ,  G09G3/3433 ,  G09G2310/0235 ,  G09G2320/0242 ,  G09G2340/06 ,  G09G2360/16

Abstract: This disclosure provides systems, methods and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on computer storage media, for displaying images using at least five contributing colors (CCs). The at least five CCs include three input contributing colors (ICCs) and at least two composite contributing colors (CCCs). Each CCC is formed from the combination of at least two of the ICCs. According to one aspect, an input is configured to receive image data corresponding to an image frame, where the image data includes pixel intensity values for each of three ICCs. Subfield derivation logic is configured to process the received image data for the image frame to derive color subfields for the three ICCs and the at least two CCCs, and output logic is configured to output the color subfields for the at least five CCs to a plurality of display elements for display of the image frame.

Abstract translation: 本公开提供了系统，方法和装置，包括在计算机存储介质上编码的计算机程序，用于使用至少五个贡献颜色（CC）显示图像。 至少五个CC包括三个输入贡献颜色（ICC）和至少两个复合贡献颜色（CCC）。 每个CCC由至少两个ICC的组合形成。 根据一个方面，输入被配置为接收对应于图像帧的图像数据，其中图像数据包括三个ICC中的每一个的像素强度值。 子场导出逻辑被配置为处理所接收的图像帧的图像数据以导出三个ICC和至少两个CCC的彩色子场，并且输出逻辑被配置为将至少五个CC的颜色子场输出到多个 用于显示图像帧的显示元件。

公开(公告)号：US20150364115A1

公开(公告)日：2015-12-17

申请号：US14303432

申请日：2014-06-12

Applicant: Pixtronix, Inc.

Inventor： Fahri Yaras

IPC: G09G5/18

CPC classification number: G09G5/18 ,  G09G3/2022 ,  G09G3/34 ,  G09G2310/0235 ,  G09G2320/0209

Abstract: This disclosure provides systems, methods and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on computer storage media, for compensating for slow light modulator transitions in a display device due to opposing motion events. In an opposing motion event, portions of respective pairs of neighboring light modulators are to be driven in opposite directions simultaneously. In one aspect, a controller associated with the display device can be configured to determine light modulator transitions associated with displaying an image frame based on at least two subframes associated with the image frame. The controller can identify one or more opposing motion events based on the determined light modulator transitions. The controller can obtain an output sequence parameter for displaying the image frame based on the identified one or more motion events, and cause the image frame to be displayed according to the obtained output sequence.

Abstract translation: 本公开提供了系统，方法和装置，包括在计算机存储介质上编码的计算机程序，用于补偿由于相对的运动事件而在显示装置中的慢光调制器转变。 在相反的运动事件中，各对相邻光调制器的部分将被同时沿相反方向驱动。 在一个方面，与显示设备相关联的控制器可以被配置为基于与图像帧相关联的至少两个子帧来确定与显示图像帧相关联的光调制器转变。 控制器可以基于所确定的光调制器转换来识别一个或多个相反的运动事件。 控制器可以获得用于基于所识别的一个或多个运动事件显示图像帧的输出序列参数，并且使得根据获得的输出序列显示图像帧。

公开(公告)号：US20150154920A1

公开(公告)日：2015-06-04

申请号：US14095580

申请日：2013-12-03

Applicant: Pixtronix, Inc.

Inventor： Edward Buckley ,  Fahri Yaras

IPC: G09G3/34

CPC classification number: G09G3/3413 ,  G09G3/2022 ,  G09G2310/0235 ,  G09G2340/06 ,  G09G2360/16

Abstract: This disclosure provides systems, methods, non-transitory computer readable storage media, and apparatus for displaying images using hue-based frame-specific contributing colors (FSCCs). In one aspect, an input is configured to receive image data corresponding to a current image frame. Contributing color selection logic is configured, based on received image data, to obtain a set of FSCCs for use in conjunction with a set of frame-independent contributing colors (FICCs) to generate the current or a subsequent image frame on a display. The set of FSCCs are obtained from determining the dominant hues in the image frame. The image frame is displayed such that subframes associated with displaying the FSCCs have weights that are greater than the subframes associated with displaying the FICCs.

Abstract translation: 本公开提供了使用基于色调的特定帧贡献颜色（FSCC）来显示图像的系统，方法，非暂时计算机可读存储介质和装置。 一方面，输入被配置为接收与当前图像帧相对应的图像数据。 基于接收到的图像数据配置贡献颜色选择逻辑，以获得与一组与帧无关的贡献颜色（FICC）一起使用的FSCC集合，以在显示器上生成当前图像帧或后续图像帧。 从确定图像帧中的主要色调获得FSCC集合。 显示图像帧，使得与显示FSCC相关联的子帧具有大于与显示FICC相关联的子帧的权重。

公开(公告)号：US20160161650A1

公开(公告)日：2016-06-09

申请号：US14562173

申请日：2014-12-05

Applicant: Pixtronix, Inc.

Inventor： Gianni Taraschi ,  Edward Buckley ,  Nikolay Nemchuk ,  James Eakin ,  Fahri Yaras

IPC: G02B5/28 ,  B81B7/02 ,  G02B26/02 ,  F21V8/00 ,  G02F1/1335

CPC classification number: G02B5/28 ,  G02B5/26 ,  G02B5/285 ,  G02B6/0026 ,  G02B6/0066 ,  G02B26/023 ,  G02F1/133617 ,  G02F2001/133521

Abstract: This disclosure provides systems, methods and apparatus for image displays incorporating color selective reflectors. The display apparatus includes a substantially monochromatic light source capable of outputting a substantially monochromatic light. The display apparatus incorporates a color conversion material capable of converting at least a portion of the substantially monochromatic light output by the substantially monochromatic light source into light associated with at least one subfield color. The display device also includes a plurality of pixels, each pixel including at least two color-selective reflectors, each color-selective reflector being capable of passing light of a respective subfield color and reflecting light associated with at least two other subfield colors.

Abstract translation: 本公开提供了包括彩色选择反射器的图像显示器的系统，方法和装置。 显示装置包括能够输出大致单色光的大致单色光源。 显示装置包括能够将由基本上单色光源输出的基本单色光的至少一部分转换成与至少一个子场颜色相关联的光的颜色转换材料。 显示设备还包括多个像素，每个像素包括至少两个颜色选择性反射器，每个颜色选择反射器能够通过相应子场颜色的光并反射与至少两个其它子场颜色相关联的光。

公开(公告)号：US20160093269A1

公开(公告)日：2016-03-31

申请号：US14498718

申请日：2014-09-26

Applicant: Pixtronix, Inc.

Inventor： Edward Buckley ,  Fahri Yaras

IPC: G09G5/10 ,  F21V8/00 ,  G06T1/20 ,  F21K99/00

CPC classification number: G09G5/10 ,  F21K9/64 ,  F21Y2115/10 ,  F21Y2115/30 ,  G02B6/0018 ,  G02B6/0026 ,  G02B6/0031 ,  G02B6/005 ,  G02B6/0055 ,  G02F1/133606 ,  G02F1/133617 ,  G02F2001/133614 ,  G06T1/20 ,  G09F9/30

Abstract: This disclosure provides systems, methods and apparatus for a laser-pumped phosphor backlight for display devices. In one aspect, a display includes a laser backlight configured to emit light, a plurality of phosphors that emit light at a respective wavelength when stimulated by light emitted by the laser backlight, and a waveguide including a diffraction grating positioned between the laser backlight and the plurality of phosphors. In some implementations, the diffraction grating may be configured to direct the light emitted by the laser backlight at a different intensity for each of the plurality of phosphors. For example, the diffraction grating may direct the light at different intensities for each of the plurality of phosphors by generating a diffraction pattern such that the light emitted by the laser backlight is distributed at different relative intensities for each of the plurality of phosphors.

Abstract translation: 本公开提供了用于显示装置的激光泵浦荧光体背光的系统，方法和装置。 在一个方面，一种显示器包括配置成发光的激光背光，当被激光背光发出的光所激发时，发出各种波长的光的多个荧光体，以及包括位于激光背光源和激光背光源之间的衍射光栅的波导 多个荧光体。 在一些实施方案中，衍射光栅可以被配置为将激光背光发射的光以不同的强度引导到多个荧光体中的每一个。 例如，衍射光栅可以通过产生衍射图案来引导多个磷光体中的每一个的不同强度的光，使得由多个荧光体中的每一个发出的激光背光发射的光以不同的相对强度分布。

公开(公告)号：US09301369B2

公开(公告)日：2016-03-29

申请号：US13787016

申请日：2013-03-06

Applicant: Pixtronix, Inc.

Inventor： Fahri Yaras

IPC: G09G3/36 ,  H05B37/02 ,  G09G5/10 ,  G09G3/34

CPC classification number: H05B37/02 ,  G09G3/3406 ,  G09G3/342 ,  G09G5/10 ,  G09G2320/0233 ,  G09G2320/0626 ,  G09G2320/0633 ,  G09G2320/064 ,  G09G2340/0428

Abstract: This disclosure provides systems, methods and apparatus for improving light output resolution of a backlight by individually controlling light sources in the backlight. Illumination intensity levels of light sources are individually controlled such that an overall illumination intensity level of all the light sources is substantially equal to a desired whole backlight illumination intensity value. The individual illumination levels of the light sources or a group of the light sources is controlled such that the backlight is uniformly illuminated. In some implementations, the illumination intensity levels are varied over different portions of an illumination period to provide uniform illumination of the backlight.

Abstract translation: 本公开提供了通过单独控制背光中的光源来改善背光的光输出分辨率的系统，方法和装置。 单独控制光源的照明强度水平，使得所有光源的总体照明强度水平基本上等于期望的整个背光照明强度值。 控制光源或一组光源的各个照明水平，使得背光均匀照明。 在一些实施方案中，照明强度水平在照明周期的不同部分上变化，以提供背光的均匀照明。

公开(公告)号：US09196198B2

公开(公告)日：2015-11-24

申请号：US14095580

申请日：2013-12-03

Applicant: Pixtronix, Inc.

Inventor： Edward Buckley ,  Fahri Yaras

IPC: G09G5/10 ,  G09G3/34 ,  G09G3/20

CPC classification number: G09G3/3413 ,  G09G3/2022 ,  G09G2310/0235 ,  G09G2340/06 ,  G09G2360/16

Abstract: This disclosure provides systems, methods, non-transitory computer readable storage media, and apparatus for displaying images using hue-based frame-specific contributing colors (FSCCs). In one aspect, an input is configured to receive image data corresponding to a current image frame. Contributing color selection logic is configured, based on received image data, to obtain a set of FSCCs for use in conjunction with a set of frame-independent contributing colors (FICCs) to generate the current or a subsequent image frame on a display. The set of FSCCs are obtained from determining the dominant hues in the image frame. The image frame is displayed such that subframes associated with displaying the FSCCs have weights that are greater than the subframes associated with displaying the FICCs.

Abstract translation: 本公开提供了使用基于色调的特定帧贡献颜色（FSCC）来显示图像的系统，方法，非暂时计算机可读存储介质和装置。 一方面，输入被配置为接收与当前图像帧相对应的图像数据。 基于接收到的图像数据配置贡献颜色选择逻辑，以获得与一组与帧无关的贡献颜色（FICC）一起使用的FSCC集合，以在显示器上生成当前图像帧或后续图像帧。 从确定图像帧中的主要色调获得FSCC集合。 显示图像帧，使得与显示FSCC相关联的子帧具有大于与显示FICC相关联的子帧的权重。

公开(公告)号：US09142041B2

公开(公告)日：2015-09-22

申请号：US13939789

申请日：2013-07-11

Applicant: Pixtronix, Inc.

Inventor： Fahri Yaras ,  Edward Buckley

IPC: G09G3/20 ,  G06T11/00 ,  G09G3/34

CPC classification number: G06T11/001 ,  G09G3/2037 ,  G09G3/3413 ,  G09G3/3426 ,  G09G3/3433 ,  G09G2310/0235 ,  G09G2320/0271 ,  G09G2320/0646 ,  G09G2330/021 ,  G09G2360/16

Abstract: This disclosure provides systems, methods and apparatus for improving power efficiency of display devices. Control logic of a display device can use content adaptive backlight control (CABC) for displaying certain image frames with reduced illumination intensity. CABC can be used to determine a scaling factor for scaling up pixel values in an image frame and for scaling down the illumination intensity of a backlight used for illuminating the image frames. The control logic can determine a number of image subframes that have been rendered imperceptible to the human visual system (HVS) due to the reduced illumination intensity of the backlight, and refrain from displaying the determined number of image subframes. The control logic can utilize the additional time made available as a result of not displaying the determined number of subframes to further improve the power efficiency of the display device and/or improve image quality.

Abstract translation: 本公开提供了用于提高显示装置的功率效率的系统，方法和装置。 显示装置的控制逻辑可以使用内容自适应背光控制（CABC）来显示具有降低的照明强度的某些图像帧。 可以使用CABC来确定用于缩放图像帧中的像素值的缩放因子，以及用于缩小用于照亮图像帧的背光的照明强度。 控制逻辑可以确定由于背光的照明强度降低而使人视觉系统（HVS）不可察觉的多个图像子帧，并且不显示所确定数量的图像子帧。 控制逻辑可以利用由于不显示确定数量的子帧而进一步提高显示设备的功率效率和/或提高图像质量的可用附加时间。

公开(公告)号：US20150049122A1

公开(公告)日：2015-02-19

申请号：US13970399

申请日：2013-08-19

Applicant: Pixtronix, Inc.

Inventor： Edward Buckley ,  Fahri Yaras

IPC: G09G3/20

CPC classification number: G09G3/2003 ,  G09G3/20 ,  G09G3/2022 ,  G09G3/3433 ,  G09G2310/0235 ,  G09G2320/103 ,  G09G2330/021

Abstract: This disclosure provides systems, methods, non-transitory computer readable media and apparatus for improving power efficiency of display devices. Control logic of a display device can reduce a number of subframes used to display a series of image frames. In some implementations, the control logic can detect a scene change in the series of image frames and reduce the number of subframes utilized for displaying a following image frame. Subsequently, the control logic can monotonically increase the number of subframes utilized for displaying a first set of successive image frames. In some implementations, the control logic may monotonically increase the number of subframes for a first set of image frames and then monotonically decrease the number of subframes for a second set of image frames.

Abstract translation: 本公开提供了用于提高显示设备的功率效率的系统，方法，非暂时性计算机可读介质和设备。 显示设备的控制逻辑可以减少用于显示一系列图像帧的多个子帧。 在一些实现中，控制逻辑可以检测一系列图像帧中的场景变化并且减少用于显示后续图像帧的子帧的数量。 随后，控制逻辑可以单调地增加用于显示第一组连续图像帧的子帧的数量。 在一些实现中，控制逻辑可以单调地增加第一组图像帧的子帧的数量，并且然后单调地减少第二组图像帧的子帧的数量。