17933776. FOVEATED DISPLAY BURN-IN STATISTICS AND BURN-IN COMPENSATION SYSTEMS AND METHODS simplified abstract (Apple Inc.)

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FOVEATED DISPLAY BURN-IN STATISTICS AND BURN-IN COMPENSATION SYSTEMS AND METHODS

Organization Name

Apple Inc.

Inventor(s)

Jim C Chou of San Jose CA (US)

Shereef Shehata of San Ramon CA (US)

Yung-Chin Chen of Saratoga CA (US)

FOVEATED DISPLAY BURN-IN STATISTICS AND BURN-IN COMPENSATION SYSTEMS AND METHODS - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17933776 titled 'FOVEATED DISPLAY BURN-IN STATISTICS AND BURN-IN COMPENSATION SYSTEMS AND METHODS

Simplified Explanation

The abstract describes a device with a display that can adjust the resolution of different regions based on compensated image data to account for pixel aging. The device uses image processing circuitry to apply gains that compensate for pixel aging, based on historical updates and estimated amounts of aging associated with pixel utilization.

  • The device includes a display with adjustable regions of varying resolutions based on compensated image data.
  • Image processing circuitry generates compensated image data by applying gains to account for pixel aging.
  • Gains are based on historical updates and estimated amounts of aging associated with pixel utilization.
  • History updates are generated by obtaining boundary data, determining estimated amounts of aging, and dynamically resampling the aging based on boundary data.

Potential Applications

This technology could be applied in devices with displays that are prone to pixel aging, such as smartphones, tablets, and TVs.

Problems Solved

This technology addresses the issue of pixel aging in displays, ensuring consistent image quality over time.

Benefits

The benefits of this technology include prolonged display lifespan, improved image quality, and enhanced user experience.

Potential Commercial Applications

Potential commercial applications of this technology include consumer electronics, digital signage, and medical imaging devices.

Possible Prior Art

One possible prior art could be display technologies that use pixel compensation techniques to address issues such as burn-in and image retention.

Unanswered Questions

How does this technology impact the overall cost of devices?

The abstract does not provide information on whether implementing this technology would increase the cost of devices. Further research is needed to understand the cost implications.

Are there any limitations to the effectiveness of this technology?

The abstract does not mention any potential limitations or drawbacks of this technology. Additional studies may be required to identify any limitations that could affect its performance.


Original Abstract Submitted

A device may include a display that display an image frame that is divided into adjustable regions having respective resolutions based on compensated image data. The device may also include image processing circuitry to generate the compensated image data by applying gains that compensate for burn-in related aging of pixels of the display. The gains are based on an aggregation of history updates indicative of estimated amounts of aging associated with pixel utilization. The circuitry may generate a history update by obtaining boundary data indicative of the boundaries between the adjustable regions, determining an estimated amount of aging, and dynamically resampling the estimated amount of aging by resampling a portion of the estimated amount of aging corresponding to an adjustable region by a factor and resampling of a different portion of the estimated amount of aging corresponding to another adjustable region by a different factor based on the boundary data.