Abstract: An apparatus for providing multiple screens and a method of dynamically configuring the multiple screens are provided. The apparatus for providing multiple screens uses flags included transferred packets in order to dynamically configure multiple screens that provide a plurality of contents on a physical display device and a method of dynamically configuring multiple screens. The apparatus for providing multiple screens includes a digital signal processing module which determines whether an application included in data information can be executed on a screen on the basis of received data information, and an operational module which operates the application on the screen on the basis of the determination result.

Abstract: An apparatus for providing multiple screens and a method of dynamically configuring multiple screens are provided. The apparatus for providing multiple screens is capable of providing a plurality of contents on a single physical display device and reconstructing a form or connection relationship among screens existing on a system. The apparatus for providing multiple screens includes an operation module which generates at least one screen for displaying a service and a setting module which senses a change of set of the screen.

Abstract: Provided are an apparatus, medium, and method segmenting video sequences based on a topic. The apparatus may include a start-shot determination unit detecting a plurality of key-frames by using character information from video sequences including a plurality of frames to determine the detected key-frames as start-shots for each topic, and a topic list creation unit creating a topic list by using the start-shots for each topic.

Abstract: The present invention is a decoding apparatus for decoding an encoded video signal capable of displaying a secondary video synchronously with a primary video.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for providing multiple screens is disclosed. The apparatus includes a user/application interface module receiving a PiP service providing mode, and an output module displaying a video component of a service on a main screen if the PiP service providing mode is a first mode and displaying a background video or the video component of the service on a PiP screen if the PiP service providing mode in a second mode.

Abstract: An apparatus for providing multiple screens and a method of dynamically configuring multiple screens. The apparatus for providing multiple screens is capable of connecting a plurality of screens to a plurality of output ports so as to dynamically configure the plurality of screens which provide multiple contents on a single physical display device. The apparatus for providing multiple screens includes a service processing module which generates a plurality of screens for displaying received service and an output module which searches an output port connected to the screen.

Abstract: An apparatus for providing multiple screens and a method of dynamically configuring multiple screens are provided. The apparatus for providing multiple screens includes a digital signal processing module which receives predetermined information and restores a service based on the predetermined information, a service processing module which displays one or more logical screens associated with the service, and an output module which arranges the logical screens provided by the service processing module at different locations on a display screen.

Abstract: A method of generating a panorama from a sequence of video frames, comprises determining keyframes in the video sequence at least partially based on changes in color and feature levels between video frames of the sequence and stitching the determined keyframes together to form a panorama. An apparatus for generating a panorama from a sequence of video frames is also provided.

Abstract: A display apparatus comprises a user input unit; an image processor operating in one of a first image processing mode performing a first image processing operation and at least one second image processing operation on an input image signal, and a second image processing mode not performing at least one second image processing operation on the input image signal. A controller controls the image processor to operate in one of the first image processing mode and the second image processing mode, according to a manipulation of the user input unit. Accordingly, a display apparatus performs in an image processing mode in which an image processing time is reduced, according to a user's selection.

Abstract: A satellite communications system comprises a transmitter, a satellite transponder and a receiver. The transmitter transmits an uplink multi-level modulated signal (hierarchical modulation, layered modulation, etc.) to the satellite transponder, which broadcasts the multi-level modulated signal downlink to one, or more, receivers. The multi-level modulated signal comprises an upper layer and a lower layer. The lower layer conveys LDPC yes blocks, or LDPC frames, each LDPC block comprising S bits of data including a header portion and a data-bearing portion. The upper layer conveys shorter blocks, each shorter block comprising R bits of data, where R<S, the shorter block also comprising a header portion and a data-bearing portion. The transmitter synchronizes the start of transmission of each LDPC block to the start of transmission of a shorter block.

Abstract: A video processing method and apparatus are provided. Video signals including channel information relating to one of a plurality of channels, and video identification information relating to an identity of a picture between signals are received. A receiving quality of each video signal in accordance with the video signals having the same video identification information, but different channel information is evaluated. A picture is displayed by processing a video signal including a best receiving quality among the video signals. Thus, a video signal corresponding to an identical picture is received through a high quality channel to be processed and displayed.

Abstract: In an audio processing system and method, pull-up circuits and a capacitor circuit are used to cause gradual change in voltage levels of audio signals which would otherwise change abruptly due to high-speed switching when switching from a first audio signal to a second audio signal at a user's command. As a result, pop noise is prevented.

Abstract: A projection apparatus, an illumination module and a color-level correcting method therefor are provided. The projection apparatus comprises a projection lens, an imaging unit and an illumination module. The illumination module comprises a light source, a color wheel and a controlling unit. The light source provides a light beam. The color wheel is disposed on an optical path of the light beam and the controlling unit is connected to the color wheel and the imaging unit. A plurality of color wheel indices is stored in the controlling unit. When the projection apparatus receives an image signal, the controlling unit selects one of the color wheel indices according to the received image signal and controls the imaging unit according to the selected color wheel index. The projection apparatus automatically selects the corresponding color wheel index according to the received image signal for projecting an image with good tints and color-level performance.

Abstract: The disclosed embodiments relate to a system and method for correcting a video image. In an exemplary embodiment, an image processing unit (21) comprises an image offset generator (56) configured to calculate a baseline measurement for a first display location of a plurality of display locations, a stretch coefficient generator (58) configured to calculate a stretch coefficient relative to a neighboring display location for a remainder of the plurality of display locations, and an image correction processor (59) configured to correct a default display location of each of the plurality of display locations using the baseline measurement for the first display location and the stretch coefficient for the remainder of the plurality of display locations.

Abstract: Described are projection televisions with substantially reduced chin height. In one embodiment, an optical projection engine may be mounted to one side of a TV screen, thereby facilitating a projection television with reduced chin height. In other embodiments, two or more optical projection engines may be mounted in a cabinet to various sides of a TV screen, thereby facilitating a projection television with reduced chin height, added brightness, resolution, and/or other performance enhancements.

Abstract: The present invention aims to obtain a stable output voltage without requiring an extra circuit by suppressing influence of noise of the primary winding and voltage induction by leakage inductance. In a transformer 3 used in a multi-output switching power supply, a secondary winding S1 for outputting a voltage to be fed back to the primary side out of the secondary windings S2 to Sn winded on a bobbin 3a is divided into a first layer S1a and a second layer S1b, a secondary winding S2 to Sn for outputting a voltage not fed back to the primary side is winded between the first layer S1a and the second layer S1b, and the first layer S1a and the second layer S1b is regular winded.

Abstract: A flat panel television mounting system is disclosed. The system includes an arm connected to a wall structure at a first end and to a flat panel television bracket at a second end. In one version, the arm may include two independent sections. One or more motors control the movements of the arm sections to move the flat panel television away from, or towards, a wall structure. Motors also control tilt and swivel functions. All flat panel television movements are controlled by a remote control device.

Abstract: The invention is related to a cathode ray tube of the index type wherein the tracking structure allows the type to be used in progressive scan mode. The tracking structure comprises tracking elements (16,18) of a first kind and a second kind for generating a first response signal (S1) and a second response signal (S2), respectively, when hit by an electron beam of the tube, the first and the second response signals for determination of a positioning signal, and the tracking elements (16,18) parallel to the phosphor elements (20,20?,20?) whereby each phosphor element is flanked on either side by a tracking element of the first kind (16) and a tracking element of the second kind (18), respectively, except for each phosphor element of the third (B) color (2040?) of each third set (330), whereby each side of said phosphor element of the third (B) color is flanked by tracking elements of the same kind.

Abstract: A liquid crystal display (LCD) includes a gate line, a data line, and a pixel electrode including first and second sub-pixel electrodes to which different voltages are applied. A thin film transistor is coupled with the gate line and the data line to apply a voltage to the pixel electrode, and a storage electrode partially overlaps with the first and second sub-pixel electrodes. The first sub-pixel electrode is arranged on all but one side of the second sub-pixel electrode, portions of a first side of the storage electrode overlap with the boundaries of the first and second sub-pixel electrodes, portions of a second side of the storage electrode protrude and partially overlap with the second sub-pixel electrode, and the storage electrode comprises a storage electrode extension, which protrudes from the second side of the storage electrode across the first sub-pixel electrode and overlaps with the second sub-pixel electrode.

Abstract: A thin film transistor (TFT) array substrate including a substrate, pixel units, scan and data lines, inner anti-static rings, first and second thin film transistors is provided. The pixel units are arranged on a display region of the substrate, and the scan and data lines are arranged on the substrate. Each pixel unit is controlled by the corresponding scan and data line. The inner anti-static rings, the first and second TFTs are arranged on a peripheral circuit region of the substrate around the display region. The gate and source of each first TFT are connected to one part of the inner anti-static ring, and the drain of each first TFT is connected to the scan line respectively. The gate and source of each second TFT are connected to the other part of the inner anti-static ring, and the drain of each second TFT is connected to the data line respectively.

Abstract: A liquid crystal display device according to an embodiment of the present invention includes: a wiring substrate; an opposing substrate opposite to the wiring substrate; a sealing member for bonding the wiring substrate to the opposing substrate; a liquid crystal filled in a space defined by the wiring substrate, the opposing substrate, and the sealing member; a plurality of scanning signal lines formed in a display area formed inside the sealing member; a plurality of display signal lines formed in the display area and crossing the scanning signal lines with an insulating film interposed therebetween; and a common signal line formed outside the display area, the scanning signal lines, the scanning signal lines, and common signal line being formed on the wiring substrate, and the common signal line including at least two conductive layers with one of the conductive layers changing a pattern width below a pattern of the sealing member.

Abstract: A mechanism for adjusting an elevation angle of an LCD includes a base, a U-shaped locking arm, a pawl, a release button, an LCD, two rotation shafts and return springs. The base is disposed with a lower casing and a slot. The U-shaped locking arm is defined with an L-shaped hole. The pawl extends through the L-shaped hole and the slot. The release button connects to the U-shaped locking arm. The LCD is disposed with an upper casing. Teeth are respectively disposed at two ratchet arcs of the upper casing and abut against the pawl. The rotation shafts are pivotally disposed at the U-shaped locking arm, the upper casing and the lower casing. The upper casing and the angular relationship between the LCD and the base are restricted by the return springs. When the release button is operated, the angle of elevation of the LCD is adjustable.

Abstract: An exemplary LCD panel (210) includes a first substrate (211) and a second substrate (213) disposed opposite to each other and spaced apart a predetermined distance, a liquid crystal layer (212) between the first and second substrates, a polarizer (214) disposed at an outer surface of the first substrate; and a diffusion polarizer (215) disposed on an outer surface of the second substrate. The diffusion polarizer includes a polarizing sheet (216) and a diffusion sheet (217). With these configurations, when the LCD panel is employed in an LCD device, the second substrate can availably protect and prevent the diffusion sheet from being bent during assembled process.

Abstract: A liquid crystal display module for preventing noise caused by friction between a support main and a light guide plate is provided. In the module, a hole is defined at a support main having at least one of a polygonal shape or a circular shape. A light guide plate is disposed on the support main. A protrusion which protrudes from a side surface of the light guide plate is inserted into the hole. The protrusion has at least one of said polygonal shapes and said circular shape.

Abstract: A liquid crystal display is disclosed. The liquid crystal display comprises a first plurality of light sources including a first group of light sources and a second group of light sources. The first group of light sources illuminates segments of a first plurality of graphics in a first color. A second plurality of light sources illuminates on segments of a second plurality of graphics in a second color. A prism structure is located over the second plurality of light sources and the second group of light sources to localize and maintain the illumination of the on segments of the second plurality of graphics in the second color when the first plurality of graphics are illuminated in the first color by the first group of light sources.

Abstract: A direct type backlight module (1) includes at least one light source (11) for emitting light beams, and a light guide plate (12) having a first surface (13), an opposite second surface (14), and at least one transflective unit (16) arranged on the first surface adjacent to the corresponding at least one light source. The at least one transflective unit is configured for reflecting a first part of the incident light beams, and allowing a second part of the incident light beams to pass therethrough. The present backlight module has a high level of brightness uniformity.

Abstract: A directly illuminated display unit has a light source unit that includes one or more light sources capable of producing illumination light for illuminating a display panel. A diffuser layer is disposed between the light source unit and the display panel. At least one of a first brightness enhancing layer and a reflective polarizer is disposed between the diffuser layer and the display panel. A light-diverting surface is disposed between the diffuser layer and the light source unit. The light-diverting surface diverts a propagation direction of at least some of the illumination light passing from the light source unit to the diffuser layer.

Abstract: A liquid crystal display including an LCD panel, a surface light source providing light to a rear of the LCD panel, a container accommodating the surface light source and a reflecting sheet. The container includes a bottom surface in which the surface light source is seated and a reflecting surface extended from the bottom surface and inclined upward toward the LCD panel. The reflecting sheet covers the reflecting surface.

Abstract: An optical film manufactured by stretching a cellulose ester comprising needle-shaped particles and an additive selected from the group consisting of a polyester, a polyalcohol ester, a polycarboxylic acid ester and a polymer obtained by polymerizing an ethylenically unsaturated monomer, wherein the needle-shaped particles exhibit negative birefringency in a stretching direction of the optical film.

Abstract: A polarizing film includes a first and second protecting layer and a polarizing layer therebetween. The polarizing layer is formed on the first protecting layer. The second protecting layer is formed on the polarizing layer. The second protecting layer has a retardation value of about 110 nm to about 200 nm along a direction corresponding to a thickness of the second protecting layer (a thickness-wise direction), wherein the retardation value Rth along the thickness-wise direction is expressed by the following equation: Rth=d(nx?nz), wherein ‘d’ represents the thickness of the second protecting layer, nx represents a refractive index along an x-direction, and nz represents a refractive index along a z-direction. Therefore, a cost of manufacturing a display device is reduced because an expensive compensating film may be attached to only one surface of the LCD panel. Furthermore, a color shift problem is solved to enhance a display quality.

Abstract: A liquid crystal display (200) includes a liquid crystal display panel (210) and a backlight module (220). The liquid crystal display panel has a first substrate (211), a second substrate (213), and a liquid crystal layer (212) interposed between the first and second substrates. A first polarizer (214) is attached to a top outer surface of the first substrate. A second polarizer (215) is attached to a bottom outer surface of the second substrate and has a plurality of diffusing particles (216) coated on either or both of opposite surfaces thereof.

Abstract: A liquid crystal display (LCD) includes a liquid crystal panel having a first substrate, a second substrate, and a liquid crystal layer interposed therebetween, a polarizing film formed on at least one surface of the liquid crystal panel, and a conductive medium formed on at least a part of the polarizing film on the liquid crystal panel

Abstract: A liquid crystal display apparatus including a pair of substrates having electrodes and vertical alignment layers. A liquid crystal having a negative anisotropy of dielectric is inserted between the substrates. Each substrate has linearly arranged alignment control structures for controlling the alignment of the liquid crystal. The alignment control structures are formed in the form of projections or slits. Each alignment control structure is formed of a plurality of constituent units. In addition, means for forming a boundary of alignment of liquid crystal (singular point in director field) to control the liquid crystal located on the alignment control structures.

Abstract: Within a reflective display section R, a part of a light that reaches a reflective electrode through a color filter exits to the outside through slits and a part of a light that reaches the reflective electrode through the slits exits to the outside through the color filter. In addition, a light reaching the reflective electrode through the color filter and exiting to the outside through the color filter, and a light having no opportunity to pass through the slits also can be observed. Therefore, a mean film thickness of color filter through which all lights pass during the time in which they travel the associated distance after they are inputted to the inside until they are outputted to the outside becomes nearly equal to that could be observed in the transmissive section T.

Abstract: In a TFT type liquid crystal display device comprising first and second transparent substrates and a liquid crystal layer which is sandwiched between the first and second substrates, the first substrate includes a plurality of video signal lines, a plurality of scanning signal lines and a plurality of pixel regions which are formed as regions surrounded by the video signal lines and the scanning signal lines, each pixel region includes at least one active element, one pixel electrode and one common electrode, and color filter layers are formed between the pixel electrodes and the liquid crystal layer. The liquid crystal display device is substantially characterized in that the common electrodes are formed as layers above the color filters, the pixel electrodes are formed as layers below the color filters, and the color filters are superposed at least on the whole surfaces of the pixel electrodes in the pixel region.

Abstract: A reflective liquid crystal display device combined with an optical system with a wire grid is provided for light modulation by a liquid crystal layer. This layer, made of nematic liquid crystal having negative dielectric anisotropy, is formed such that first and second orientation directions on first and second substrates are rotated by “60±?” and “60±?” degrees in first and second rotating directions starting from a reference direction, respectively. The first and second rotating directions are mutually opposite, the reference direction is parallel to the first and second substrates and within in an angular range defined by a central angle plus ±5 degrees wherein the central angle is ±45 degrees from an oscillation direction of incident polarized light, and a relationship of |?|+|?|?10 (? and ? are zero or positive integers) is fulfilled.

Abstract: A weather station has an MCU for evaluating weather information relating to an atmospheric parameter, a sensor for sensing the parameter for subsequent processing by the MCU, and an LCD display. The LCD display has a multi-layered structure including front and rear glass plates, liquid crystal material located between the plates in a pattern having a number of parts, a foremost transmissive polarizer, and a transflective polarizer behind the rear glass plate. There is also a color backing behind the rear polarizer, which has a number of regions in different colors and cover the liquid crystal pattern parts, so that the color regions are selectively revealed through the parts of the pattern as the parts of the pattern of the liquid crystal material are activated, thereby displaying the weather information in color.

Abstract: A device of liquid crystal display of liquid crystal display for increasing aperture ratio and viewing angle thereof is disclosed. The device comprises a thin film transistor array substrate having a first polarizer on a bottom side, a phase retardation dielectric film having a low dielectric constant on the thin film transistor array substrate and a transparent electrode film on the phase retardation dielectric film, the phase retardation dielectric film compensates phase retardation of light resulting from light with a tilt incident angle passing through liquid crystal between the thin film transistor array substrate and a liquid crystal substrate.

Abstract: An optical sheet has an isotropic medium layer and an anisotropic medium layer. The isotropic medium layer is made of an optically isotropic medium and has a first surface and ridge-shaped projections. The projections are formed on the first surface, arranged in a first direction and extend in a second direction intersecting at right angles to the first direction. Each projection has a cross section shaped like a segment of a circle. The anisotropic medium layer is made of an optically uniaxial medium and has a second surface and groove-shaped recesses. The recesses are made in the second surface, arranged in the first direction and extend in the second direction. Each recesses has a cross section shaped like a segment of a circle. The isotropic and the anisotropic medium layers are laid one on the other, with the respective projections firmly fitted in the respective recesses.

Abstract: An LCD with better visibility and transmittance is disclosed, the LCD having a first panel including a first field-generating electrode disposed in a pixel area of an insulation substrate, a plurality of sub-electrodes which are separated from each other by a predetermined distance and arranged parallel to each other and a connecting electrode electrically connecting the sub-electrodes, and a first alignment film covering the first field-generating electrode and being rubbed in a first direction; a second panel including a second field-generating electrode disposed on an insulation substrate, a plurality of openings facing the sub-electrodes and having widths greater than the widths of the sub-electrodes, and a second alignment film covering the second field-generating electrode and being rubbed in a second direction; and a liquid crystal layer interposed between the first panel and the second panel.

Abstract: A liquid crystal display device that can be fabricated more simply as compared with a conventional device and suitably used in a liquid crystal display television satisfying both high pixel transmittance and wide viewing angle display characteristics is provided. The liquid crystal display device includes a pair of substrates including at least one transparent substrate, a liquid crystal layer interposed between the pair of substrates, and a liquid crystal alignment layer interposed between the liquid crystal layer and at least any one of the pair of substrates. On the liquid crystal alignment layer, a plurality of closed regions having a liquid crystal alignment direction different from the surrounding liquid crystal alignment direction are arranged. In the liquid crystal display element, each of the closed regions has such a shape that the head and tail are distinguishable along the surrounding liquid crystal alignment direction.

Abstract: An optical film comprising a transparent support and a layer having internal scattering properties, wherein the optical film has an image sharpness, as measured in an optical comb width of 0.5 mm in conformity to JIS K7105, of from 30.0% to 99.9%, a haze value as caused by surface scattering of less than 3%, and a haze value as caused by internal scattering of from 15 to 40%.

Abstract: A liquid crystal display with better visibility and transmittance. The liquid crystal display includes a first plate having a first field-generating electrode, disposed in a pixel area on an insulating substrate, comprising a plurality of sub-electrodes which are separated from each other by a predetermined distance and arranged parallel to each other, and a connecting electrode electrically connecting the sub-electrodes. An alignment film that is rubbed in a first direction covers a first field-generating electrode and an alignment film that is rubbed in a second direction covers a second field-generating electrode to achieve a predetermined orientation of the liquid crystals when no field is applied and more uniform rotation of the liquid crystal molecules when a field is applied.

Abstract: An exemplary in plane switching liquid crystal display (IPS LCD) includes a first substrate (230) and a second substrate (240) opposite to each other, a liquid crystal layer sandwiched between the first and second substrates. A shielding metal line (212) is arranged on the first substrate. A first insulation layer (222) is arranged on the shielding metal line. A drain line (203) is arranged on the first insulation layer and overlapping the shielding metal. A second insulation layer (223) is arranged on the drain line. A common electrode (210) is arranged on the second insulation layer and overlapping the drain line. A pixel electrode (211) is arranged on the second insulation layer and being parallel to the common electrode. The IPS LCD can obtain a high aperture ratio.

Abstract: A liquid crystal display (LCD) device includes a LCD panel and a flexible wiring member coupled together by an anisotropic-conductive adhesive film (ACF). The ACF includes insulating resin and a plurality of conductive particles dispersed therein and each having an insulating film on a conductive body. The insulating film is broken by the thermal compression of the ACF during manufacture of the LCD device, thereby allowing terminals of the LCD panel and terminals of the flexible wiring member to be electrically coupled together.

Abstract: An electro-optical device having a display region in which a plurality of pixels are arranged in a matrix includes: switching elements each corresponding to one the plurality of pixels; a first sealed wiring portion that is formed on an element substrate so as to surround at least three sides of the display region; and a second sealed wiring portion that surrounds the first sealed wiring portion.

Abstract: A liquid crystal display device includes a thin film transistor array disposed on a first region of a panel. An anisotropic conductive film bonds at least one integrated circuit chip and at least one other device, such as a FPC board, a TCP and a COF, to a second region of the panel.

Abstract: A liquid crystal device includes: a first substrate; a second substrate opposed to the first substrate; a liquid crystal layer placed between the first substrate and the second substrate; a sealing member sealing the liquid crystal layer between the first substrate and the second substrate; a mold member provided between the first substrate and the second substrate so as to cover an outer periphery of the sealing member; and a first irregular portion formed, on at least one of the first substrate and the second substrate, over an entire region on which the mold member is arranged, wherein the mold member is provided on the first irregular portion.

Abstract: A liquid crystal display device and a method of fabricating the same are disclosed in the present invention. The liquid crystal display device includes a first substrate having a thin film transistor array and a common line with a UV-ray irradiation path passing UV-rays, a second substrate having a color filter array, a sealant between the first and second substrates over the common line, and a liquid crystal layer between the first and second substrates.

Abstract: This invention discloses a photo spacer material arrangement method. The method is used for a flat display apparatus that comprises at least one photo spacer, a panel, and a substrate. The photo spacer material provides a fixed distance between the panel and the substrate. The photo spacer material arrangement method comprises providing an area unit composed of N×N sub-area units with multiple columns and multiple rows. In order to provide P photo spacers for uniform distributing on sub-area units with an arrangement mode, there is only one photo spacer in each column, and there is only one photo spacer in each row in sub-area units.