Apple inc. (20240096262). FOVEATED DISPLAY BURN-IN STATISTICS AND BURN-IN COMPENSATION SYSTEMS AND METHODS simplified abstract

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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 20240096262 titled 'FOVEATED DISPLAY BURN-IN STATISTICS AND BURN-IN COMPENSATION SYSTEMS AND METHODS

Simplified Explanation

The patent application 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 boundary data.

  • Display with adjustable regions and resolutions based on compensated image data
  • Image processing circuitry to apply gains compensating for pixel aging
  • Historical updates and boundary data used to determine estimated amounts of aging
  • Dynamic resampling of estimated aging based on adjustable region boundaries

Potential Applications

This technology could be applied in various display devices, such as smartphones, tablets, and TVs, to improve image quality and longevity by compensating for pixel aging.

Problems Solved

This technology addresses the issue of pixel aging in displays, which can lead to burn-in and degradation of image quality over time. By dynamically adjusting resolutions based on compensated image data, the device can mitigate the effects of pixel aging.

Benefits

- Improved image quality and longevity of displays - Enhanced user experience with consistent image performance - Reduction of burn-in effects and pixel degradation over time

Potential Commercial Applications

- Consumer electronics industry for smartphones, tablets, and TVs - Display manufacturers looking to enhance product lifespan and performance

Possible Prior Art

One possible prior art in this field is the use of pixel shifting technology in projectors to reduce pixel aging and improve image quality over time.

What are the potential environmental impacts of this technology?

This technology could potentially lead to longer-lasting displays, reducing electronic waste from frequent replacements due to pixel aging issues.

How does this technology compare to existing solutions for pixel aging in displays?

This technology offers a dynamic and adaptive approach to compensating for pixel aging, which may be more effective than static solutions currently available in the market.


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.