Abstract: A display system has a display device arranged to generate a first view in a first direction relative to the display device and to generate a second view in a second direction relative to the display device, the second direction being different from the first direction, and a device that detects the hand position of at least one user or of a pointing device held by the hand of such user, the position relative to the display device, the user-input being arranged to control the first view and the second view on basis of the detection and an observation mechanism for observation of the, at least one user and arranged to detect whether the user-input is provided to control the first view or the second view, on basis of the observation.

Abstract: An image display apparatus for displaying gray-scale images by writing display information to an image display area of a panel. The display information includes values of a plurality of sub-fields that constitute one field. The image display apparatus converts an input image signal into a piece of display information so that a difference between sub-fields in correspondence with each other in adjacent high gray-scale levels becomes less. The image display apparatus displays a gray-scale image in accordance with the piece of display information.

Abstract: A display apparatus includes a plurality of pixel circuits, wherein each of the pixel circuits comprises a light emitting element, a drive transistor for supplying the light emitting element with a current, as a driving current, of a quantity corresponding to a potential between a gate and a source of the drive transistor, a first switch for controlling a flow of the current supplied to the light emitting element, a second switch for switching between a first state of setting the potential between the gate and the source of the drive transistor and a second state of holding the potential between the gate and the source of the drive transistor, and a circuit for supplying the first switch with a signal for switching a state of controlling the flowing of the current of the driving current.

Abstract: To provide a driver circuit that enables reduction in the number of elements formed through a high-voltage process and in chip size. An embodiment of the present invention relates to a driver circuit for inversion-driving a liquid crystal display panel, including: a positive-polarity line transmitting a positive display signal relative to a common electrode signal; a negative-polarity line transmitting a negative display signal relative to the common electrode signal; a dot inversion switch circuit switching the positive-polarity line and the negative-polarity line from each other to be connected with a source line; a charge recovery circuit connected with the positive-polarity line through a positive charge recovery switch and connected with the negative-polarity line through a negative charge recovery switch; and a common short circuit connecting the positive-polarity line and the negative-polarity line with a common electrode.

Abstract: A display portion 3 and a camera portion 4 are disposed in a main body 1. A housing of the main body 1 is made of an non-electroconductive material. One side surface of the main body 1 is an information input surface 5 of an input apparatus. Disposed in the housing on the side surface of the information input surface is a light, thin-film shaped electrostatic sensor. By moving a finger tip 6 on the information input surface 5 upward and downward while contacting thereon, a cursor moves on the display portion 3. Tap positions U, C, and L into which the information input surface 5 is divided in its height direction are defined. When each tap position is lightly tapped one time, releasing and touching states of the finger tip 6 are detected by the sensor and a tap operation is recognized. The tap operation includes a confirmation of a menu at the cursor position, a shutter operation, and so forth. The difference of tap positions can be detected by the sensor.

Abstract: Exemplary embodiments of the present invention provide a multi-screen video reproducing system capable of performing synchronized video reproduction for a long time by using a simple system without recognizing an absolute time. The multi-screen video reproducing system comprises a LAN functioning as a network; a plurality of rendering units RU1 to RU4 connected to the LAN to output video data to a corresponding display device of a plurality of display devices D1 to D4; and a video distribution server VS which is connected to the LAN and which distributes the video data to the plurality of rendering units RU1 to RU4 and distributes timing information to the plurality of rendering units RU1 to RU4 through a simultaneous broadcast communication.

Abstract: Proving a touch panel having a superior transparent visibility, easy to manufacture and of low cost, to be used for various electronic devices. In manufacturing, forming a notch with an adhesive layer formed on an undersurface of an under substrate, under a connecting portion of the under substrate with a wiring substrate. After applying rollers for short a period of time for almost completely removing bubbles between the under substrate and the adhesive layer, adhering such under substrate to an upper substrate. Finally heating and pressing the connecting portion, connecting the wiring substrate to the substrates, obtaining the touch panel having a superior transparent visibility, easy to manufacture and of low cost.

Abstract: The display device (6) comprises a display (2) and generating means (10,8). The display (2) has a plurality of light emitting elements (3), and data lines (13) for providing pulse width modulation (PWM) signals to the light emitting elements (3). The generating means (10, 8) are coupled to the data lines (13) for generating, during time intervals (SF) of a frame period, at least a first non-zero emission level (L(V1; C1; I1)) of a light emitting element (3) during a first one of the time intervals (SF) and a second non-zero emission level (L(V2; C2; 12)) during a second one of the time intervals (SF).

Abstract: A detection section that detects a key-tapping speed and key-tapping intensity is provided to detect a user's impatience level. An input device detects the key-tapping intensity and key-tapping speed. The input device compares the detection value of the key-tapping speed and an average key-tapping speed. When the detection value exceeds a stored normal key-tapping speed, the input device then compares the detection value of the key-tapping intensity and a reference pressure value. When the detection value exceeds a stored normal key-tapping intensity, information to be output for a user is changed over. In this case, displayed characters are enlarged and emphasized to a maximum extent. On the other hand, in the case where a detection value does not exceed the normal key-tapping speed and the detection value exceeds the normal key-tapping intensity, displayed characters are only slightly enlarged.

Abstract: An optical navigation device that is capable of performing pattern detection. An optical navigation device according to the present teachings includes a image sensor that acquires a series of images of a surface and an image buffer for holding a template and a processor that detects a pattern on the surface by comparing the series of images to the template. The form factor of an optical navigation device enables its use as a pattern detection device for a wide variety of patterns on a wide variety of surfaces having a wide variety of forms.

Abstract: One embodiment relates to a method of sensing motion of an optical sensor relative to a surface. A first resolution and a second resolution are set. Measurement signals are obtained from a sensor array, and the motion of the optical sensor relative to the surface is tracked using the measurement signals. The tracking of the motion in a first dimension is performed at the first resolution, and the tracking of the motion in a second dimension is performed at the second resolution. Another embodiment relates to an optical sensor apparatus for sensing motion relative to a surface, wherein the tracking of the motion is performed at a variable resolution along each of two axes. Other embodiments and features are also disclosed.

Abstract: In a display apparatus, a text code input section outputs externally-supplied text code information to a font conversion section and a voice synthesizer section. The font conversion section converts the input text code into a corresponding font, and transmits the font to a display drive section via a video signal input section, and the display drive section causes a display section to display the font. Meanwhile, the voice synthesizer section converts the input text code into corresponding voice data, and transmits the voice data to a voice device where the voice data is outputted. With this structure, superior convenience is ensured for a display apparatus which serves only as an individual displaying apparatus and relies on an external device (server) for the major functions of the system.

Abstract: In each horizontal period, by switching ON switches respectively provided for three data signal lines for R, G and B in a group at the same time only in a predetermined period, the data signal lines in the group are preliminary charged to a predetermined potential at the same time before a data signal supply period. In a subsequent data signal supply period, respective switches of data signal lines for R, G and B are switched ON sequentially, to sequentially supply respective data for R, G and B to pixels on a scanning signal line as selected are supplied via data signal lines. As a result, in a display device driven by time-division based on a group of sequentially provided data signal lines, it is possible to suppress up-throw potential fluctuations when display.

Abstract: A liquid crystal display device of the present invention includes: a liquid crystal panel, when both of transmittance at the front and transmittance at an oblique viewing angle are 1 in white display, having such display characteristics that transmission intensity at the oblique viewing angle is larger than transmission intensity at the front; and a drive voltage setting section (LUT and drive voltage generation section) which sets a drive voltage to activate the liquid crystal panel and supplies the set drive voltage to the liquid crystal panel. The drive voltage setting section (LUT and drive voltage generation section) sets a drive voltage in accordance with viewing angle characteristics of the liquid crystal panel, thereby controlling viewing angle characteristics. With this arrangement, it is possible to provide a simply-structured liquid crystal display device capable of displays with high definition without decrease in aperture ratios.

Abstract: A display device is made up of (i) a source driver made up of source driver ICs each driving an identical number of data signal lines, the source driver ICs being grouped into at least a first individually-driven circuit group and a second individually-driven circuit group, and (ii) a control circuit that outputs a first start pulse and a first latch pulse for controlling the first individually-driven circuit group and a second start pulse and a second latch pulse for the second individually-driven circuit group. With this, it is possible to provide the display device that can reproduce images without adopting complicated circuitry and elongating one horizontal period, when the source driver has dummy signal lines.

Abstract: Disclosure is a position tracking sensor of an optical mouse and method of controlling the same. The position tracking sensor comprises an image sensor for receiving light inputted from exterior of the optical mouse to detect an image and outputting image information on the detected image, and a controller for determining whether the optical mouse is spaced apart from a worktable using the image information and turning off a light source when it is determined that the optical mouse is spaced apart from the worktable. Thus, it is possible not only to prevent malfunction of the optical mouse resulting from the image detected by external light when the optical mouse is spaced apart from the worktable, but also to prevent the light source from being unnecessarily turned on and the resulting undesired consumption of electrical power.

Abstract: A liquid crystal display apparatus includes a liquid crystal display unit, a plurality of data driving units which provide image data to said liquid crystal display unit, and a control unit which enables said plurality of data driving units to take in the image data simultaneously if the image data to be provided to said data driving units are identical.

Abstract: Various embodiments of the present invention comprise a signal generator for sending an electrical signal from an expandable, flexible layer of material, the signal generator comprising an upper layer of flexible, resilient material and a lower layer of flexible, resilient material which between them define a cavity for enclosing an expandable material such as a cellular foam or gas, whereupon localized distortion of one of the layers of flexible material, effects a signal generation within the structure, which is transmissible through a proper circuit to an outside electrical device. A circuit may be arranged adjacent a plurality of said keys which senses when several of said keys are depressed in a skewed or sideways manner, so as to effect movement of a cursor or pointer on a monitor in communication with a processing unit and said keyboard.

Abstract: A PDP driving method. No rising ramp voltage is applied to a scan electrode during a reset period. The final voltage of a falling ramp voltage is reduced to a voltage by which all the discharge cells can fire the discharge during the reset period. A difference between the voltage applied to the address electrode of the discharge cell to be selected and the voltage applied to the scan electrode is established to be greater than the maximum discharge firing voltage.

Abstract: A dual display mode portable computer is disclosed. The portable computer includes a flat-panel display, and a display controller for outputting an internal video signal to the flat panel display. The portable computer further includes means for receiving an external video signal, and a multiplexer for outputting the internal video signal to the flat-panel display during a first display mode, and for outputting the external video signal to the flat-panel display during a second display mode, thereby enabling the portable computer to act as a display device for an external computer.