Abstract: A timing controller of an LCD panel is provided. The timing controller, for controlling a plurality of source drivers and a plurality of gate drivers of the LCD panel, includes a data processing module for generating a data signal carrying image data and black data, and a control signal generating module for generating a plurality of horizontal start signals, a first gate enable signal and a second gate enable signal. The horizontal start signals are for controlling the inputting of the data signals into the source drivers. The first and second gate enable signals correspond to different enable timings, and are selectively outputted to the gate drivers.

Abstract: A data processing module for generating dithered data includes a data transforming unit and a dithering unit, wherein the data transforming unit is utilized to transform input data into transformed data containing predetermined data, and the dithering unit is utilized to perform a dithering process on the transformed data to generate the dithered data. By making the display picture of the dithered data contain a fixed pattern corresponding to the predetermined data, the influence on the display picture caused by noise existing in the input data can be efficiently reduced.

Abstract: A gamma correction apparatus includes a load controlling unit, a non-volatile memory, a volatile memory, a checking unit and a counter. The non-volatile memory stores gamma data and a checking code. The load controlling unit controls an operation of loading the gamma data from the non-volatile memory into the volatile memory. The checking unit receives the checking code and detects whether the gamma data in the volatile memory have an error according to the checking code. The counter accumulates the number of times that the checking unit has detected the error. When the checking unit detects the error, the load controlling unit re-loads the gamma data from the non-volatile memory into the volatile memory.

Abstract: A dithering method includes: utilizing a plurality of large dithering masks to perform dithering on a first set of Least Significant Bits (LSBs) of M-bit video data, utilizing a plurality of small dithering masks to perform dithering on a second set of LSBs of the M-bit video data, and adjusting the content of at least one of the plurality of large dithering masks and/or the content of at least one of the plurality of small dithering masks on a frame-by-frame basis. Each of the plurality of large dithering masks includes a plurality of sub-dithering masks. Each of the plurality of sub-dithering masks includes a plurality of dithering thresholds. Each of the plurality of small dithering masks includes a plurality of dithering thresholds.

Abstract: A timing controller utilized in a display device includes an image processing circuit, a luminance adjusting circuit, a data converting circuit and a driving signal generating circuit. The image processing circuit performs image processing on image data of an image signal. The luminance adjusting circuit adjusts luminance of the processed image data according to a luminance characteristic of the display panel of the display device. According to a pixel arrangement of the display panel, the data converting circuit converts the adjusted image data to display data provided to a driving circuit of the display panel. The driving signal generating circuit generates a driving signal to control the driving circuit according to a synchronous signal of the image signal.

Abstract: The present invention provides an apparatus and corresponding method for reducing temporal noise of a target frame and enhancing the motion of the target frame. The apparatus includes a storage device, a temporal noise reducing circuit, and a motion enhancing circuit. The storage device stores a first filtered signal of a previous frame. The previous frame is previous to the target frame. The temporal noise reducing circuit reduces temporal noise of the target frame according to the first filtered signal and an image signal of the target frame. The temporal noise reducing circuit then generates a second filtered signal of the target frame, which is stored in the storage device. The motion enhancing circuit enhances the motion of the target frame according to the first and the second filtered signals, and generates a motion-enhanced signal of the target frame.

Abstract: A timing controller of an LCD panel is provided. The timing controller, for controlling a plurality of source drivers and a plurality of gate drivers of the LCD panel, includes a data processing module for generating a data signal carrying image data and black data, and a control signal generating module for generating a plurality of horizontal start signals, a first gate enable signal and a second gate enable signal. The horizontal start signals are for controlling the inputting of the data signals into the source drivers. The first and second gate enable signals correspond to different enable timings, and are selectively outputted to the gate drivers.

Abstract: The invention relates to data accessing method and apparatus, and more particularly to data accessing method and apparatus for accessing a first-in first-out (FIFO) buffer compatible with mini-low voltage differential signal (mini-LVDS) transmission interface. The image data accessing apparatus comprises a FIFO memory for storing the image data, and a controller for accessing the FIFO memory in circular manner; wherein the controller writes the image data in pixel-basis and reads the stored image data in channel-basis.

Abstract: A method for eliminating image blur includes: detecting the difference in pixel value between two corresponding pixels in two continuous images to generate a difference value; and adjusting the luminance of the two corresponding pixels according to the difference value, wherein when the difference value exceeds a predetermined value, the luminance of one pixel of the two corresponding pixels is increased and the luminance of the other pixel is decreased.

Abstract: A method of forming a dithering mask includes providing a specific sub-dithering mask, and generating a plurality of sub-dithering masks of the dithering mask by adjusting the specific sub-dithering mask. The dithering mask generated by the method includes a plurality of sub-dithering masks, each sub-dithering mask includes (4N)×(4N) dithering values, where N is an integer, and at least two sub-dithering masks of the plurality of sub-dithering masks have different contents. By breaking the regularity in the dithering mask, flickering patterns or visual patterns can be avoided on the screen, thereby raising the displaying quality of the screen.

Abstract: A data processing module for generating dithered data includes a data transforming unit and a dithering unit, wherein the data transforming unit is utilized to transform input data into transformed data containing predetermined data, and the dithering unit is utilized to perform a dithering process on the transformed data to generate the dithered data. By making the display picture of the dithered data contain a fixed pattern corresponding to the predetermined data, the influence on the display picture caused by noise existing in the input data can be efficiently reduced.

Abstract: A gamma correction apparatus includes a load controlling unit, a non-volatile memory, a volatile memory, a checking unit and a counter. The non-volatile memory stores gamma data and a checking code. The load controlling unit controls an operation of loading the gamma data from the non-volatile memory into the volatile memory. The checking unit receives the checking code and detects whether the gamma data in the volatile memory have an error according to the checking code. The counter accumulates the number of times that the checking unit has detected the error. When the checking unit detects the error, the load controlling unit re-loads the gamma data from the non-volatile memory into the volatile memory.

Abstract: Games in which players cooperate to help each other score points or win prizes are described. In a game, players are grouped into rooms where they can collect puzzle pieces using a random selection technique, such as a spinner. The spinner can provide puzzle pieces, points, additional spins, and/or loss of spins. The player can position a puzzle piece on a game board, offer to give a puzzle piece to another player in the room, and/or offer to trade a puzzle piece for another player's puzzle piece. The other players can accept or reject proposed gifts and/or trades. The player can collect and use the puzzle pieces to complete the puzzle. The player can earn points for completing the puzzle, which may be used to win a prize.

Abstract: A dithering method includes: utilizing a plurality of large dithering masks to perform dithering on a first set of Least Significant Bits (LSBs) of M-bit video data, utilizing a plurality of small dithering masks to perform dithering on a second set of LSBs of the M-bit video data, and adjusting the content of at least one of the plurality of large dithering masks and/or the content of at least one of the plurality of small dithering masks on a frame-by-frame basis. Each of the plurality of large dithering masks includes a plurality of sub-dithering masks. Each of the plurality of sub-dithering masks includes a plurality of dithering thresholds. Each of the plurality of small dithering masks includes a plurality of dithering thresholds.

Abstract: The present invention provides an apparatus and corresponding method for reducing temporal noise of a target frame and enhancing the motion of the target frame. The apparatus includes a storage device, a temporal noise reducing circuit, and a motion enhancing circuit. The storage device stores a first filtered signal of a previous frame. The previous frame is previous to the target frame. The temporal noise reducing circuit reduces temporal noise of the target frame according to the first filtered signal and an image signal of the target frame. The temporal noise reducing circuit then generates a second filtered signal of the target frame, which is stored in the storage device. The motion enhancing circuit enhances the motion of the target frame according to the first and the second filtered signals, and generates a motion-enhanced signal of the target frame.

Abstract: A method for driving a liquid crystal display (LCD) panel includes receiving continuously a plurality of frame data, generating a plurality of data impulses for each pixel every frame period according to the frame data, and applying the data impulses to a liquid crystal device of a pixel within a frame period via the data line connected to the pixel in order to control a transmission rate of the liquid crystal device.

Abstract: A method for controlling operations of liquid crystal display (LCD) is disclosed. The LCD has a plurality of display units, arranged in a plurality of rows. The display characteristics of the display units are changed every frame period according to received display data. The method involves dynamically changing a polarity operation mode of the LCD according to the display data of the display units in every frame period.

Abstract: A method for driving a liquid crystal display (LCD) panel includes receiving continuously a plurality of frame data, generating a plurality of data impulses for each pixel every frame period according to the frame data, and applying the data impulses to a liquid crystal device of a pixel within a frame period via the data line connected to the pixel in order to control a transmission rate of the liquid crystal device.