Abstract: Systems and methods for improving overall quality of three-dimensional (3D) content by altering parallax budget and compensating for moving objects are disclosed. According to an aspect, a method includes identifying areas including one or more pixels of the 3D image that violate pre-defined disparity criterion. Further, the method includes identifying a region that includes pixels whose disparity exceeds a predetermined threshold. The method also includes identifying pixels belonging to either left or right images to replace the corresponding ones on the other image. Further, the method includes identifying key pixels to determine disparity attributes of a problem area. The method also includes identifying a proper depth of key pixels. Further, the method includes calculating the disparity of all remaining pixels in the area based on the disparity values of key pixels.

Abstract: A parallax composite image displayed by image display means is separated by image separating means so that parallax images are observed at a predetermined position. Parallax images are alternately arranged for each of image rows in the parallax composite image. If the separating means has an inclination angle between 10 and 15 degrees and if a center of the separating means and a center of a pixel exist at a predetermined interval, crosstalk may be suppressed and a proper viewing distance may be shortened. By providing the image separating means with a notched structure of which aperture width periodically varies, adding irregularities to an aperture edge, and controlling an amount of blur of pixels observed through the aperture or alike, moiré reduction may be achieved.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, an electronic apparatus includes a detection module, a processor, and a drawing module. The detection module detects an image from a plurality of images based on drawing order information and a drawing size of each of the plurality of images. The detected image matches a predetermined condition. The processor processes undetected images having failed to be detected by the detection module into processed images. Each of the processed images includes an image of a left perspective and an image of a right perspective. The drawing module draws the detected image and the processed images based on the drawing order information and the drawing position information items in order to generate the desktop image.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for modeling a three-dimensional (3D) face, and a method and apparatus for tracking a face. The method for modeling the 3D face may set a predetermined reference 3D face to be a working model, and generate a result of tracking including at least one of a face characteristic point, an expression parameter, and a head pose parameter from a video frame, based on the working model, to output the result of the tracking.

Abstract: A method for photogrammetric texture mapping using casual images is provided. The method may include the following steps: estimating, for each vertex of at least a portion of a three dimensional (3D) mesh representing a model, projection parameters associated with a virtual camera that is unique for each vertex; mapping pixels from a two dimensional (2D) image to the vertices, such that each mapping of a pixel is based on the estimated respective virtual camera parameters; and texturing the portion of the mesh with corresponding mapped pixels wherein vertices on the textured portion are selected such that they are visible from a specified viewpoint associated with the 3D mesh.

Abstract: In accordance with some embodiments, the number of bits allocated to depth compression may be changed variably based on a number of considerations. As a result, depth data may be compressed in a more efficient way.

Abstract: Location-mapped environments that provide panoramic and immersive views of street scenes are augmented with modern data visualization displays, to communicate additional information of interest. Specifically, illumination statistics information is mapped onto building facades in the location-mapped environments. The illumination statistics information can include variations of illumination as a function of time of a day and as a function of the season. The illumination statistics information can also include direct illumination statistics information and indirect illumination statistics information. Further, the illumination statistics can be calculated for any window on a building façade to determine natural lighting through that window. The illumination statistics can be employed, for example, to aid users in selection of real estate properties for rental or purchase.

Abstract: A method for converting an image resolution converts a low resolution image into a high resolution image, generates a second high resolution image by compensating an image quality of the high resolution image, and selectively compensating, by using information about a specific region included in the low resolution image, a region which is included in the second high resolution image and corresponds to the specific region.

Abstract: A system, method, and computer program product are provided for calculating settings for a device, utilizing one or more constraints. In use, a plurality of parameters associated with a device is identified. Additionally, one or more constraints are determined, utilizing the plurality of parameters. Further, one or more settings are calculated for the device, utilizing the one or more constraints and the plurality of parameters.

Abstract: A clustering apparatus of probabilistic graphs, includes a center selection unit configured to select one or more centers among the probabilistic graphs. The clustering apparatus further includes a center determination unit configured to calculate a minimum bound and a maximum bound of a distance with respect to each of the centers, for each of the probabilistic graphs, and determine a center, among the centers, to which the probabilistic graphs are to be allocated based on the minimum and maximum bounds. The clustering apparatus further includes a clustering unit configured to allocate the probabilistic graphs to the center to generate one or more clusters.

Abstract: An example information processing device includes a first memory that can store graph data indicating at least either nodes or edges constituting a graph and a second memory that can store graph data at an access speed faster than an access speed of the first memory. An obtaining unit obtains relational data containing relationships that can be converted into at least one graph. A determining unit determines whether to store certain graph data in the first or second memory, based on at least any of specification information specifying a storage destination for the certain graph data, or relations of connection with respect to the graph data stored in the first or second memory, and a data size of the relational data. A memory controller stores the certain graph data in the first or second memory based on the determination.

Abstract: An interface method for a measuring device includes: generating, by a portable device, an image including at least one of a measurement result and identification label of the measuring device using a camera; extracting, by the portable device, at least one of the measurement result and identification label of the measuring device from the generated image; and transmitting, by the portable device, the at least one of the extracted measurement result and identification label of the measuring device to an information system for managing measurement data.

Abstract: A system and method for displaying complex scripts with a cloud computing architecture may include a client device and a cloud computing server. The client device accesses a web application via the internet and transmits a request containing complex scripts to the cloud computing server. The cloud computing server parses the text and breaks the text down to a sequence of characters of a particular script, and maps the Unicode of each character to a particular glyph to obtain a glyph ID for each character making a one to one relationship. The cloud computing server analyzes each character, assigns, and applies specific font related operations to each glyph. The cloud computing server optimizes and compresses the glyph ID and positioning data, and transmit the compressed data back to the client device to be rendered on the display of the client device.

Abstract: A method for augmenting a threaded conversation between a first device and a second device. The method includes: receiving a selection of a selectable animation, via a selection of a selectable animation representation, at the first device, wherein the selectable animation is configured for augmenting the threaded conversation; and incorporating the selection of the selectable animation into the threaded conversation such that the selectable animation appears in a conversation view of the first device and the second device.

Abstract: Disclosed are methods and apparatus for augmenting a user's multimedia consumption experience. The methods comprise whilst the user is consuming the multimedia presentation using a first device, that device provides (to one or more remote processors) information that may be used to identify a relevant location. The one or more processors use this information to identify the location and acquire a virtual environment. This virtual environment may be a virtual representation the location. The virtual environment is presented to the user on a second (companion) device. Using the second device, the user may explore the virtual environment and interact with virtual objects therein.

Abstract: A method and system for a software driver of a graphics controller to work with a display codec. The software driver may be configured to work with different display codecs at different periods of time while using a default configuration. Other embodiments are also described.

Abstract: Information showing multiple processes that perform a write of data with respect to memory is obtained, and at least one different storage area among multiple storage areas is allocated to each process for writing of data. Then, an information processing apparatus changes the number of storage areas allocated to the processes for data writing, according to the data lengths that can be continuously accessed by the processes without being interrupted by other processes.

Abstract: An information processing device includes a first storage section and a first file management section. An image display terminal includes a display section, a second storage section, and a second management section, and displays information of a file transferred from the information processing device. A pdf file including first display data is stored in the first storage section, and an mcdp file including second display data in bitmap format that is matched to the attribute of the display section is generated from the first display data by the first file management section. The mcdp file is transferred to the image display terminal device together with the pdf file, and stored in the second storage section. Display of file information at the display section is controlled by the second file management section. The file information used for display is the second display data.

Abstract: No flicker is displayed on the display screen during display of moving pictures and power consumption can be reduced by adding a high quality moving picture display function. Moreover, the number of times of transfer of moving pictures by comprising a still-picture • text • system • I/O bus • interface and a moving picture interface (external display interface), providing a display operation change register (DM) and a RAM access change register (RM) which are changed selectively depending on display content (display mode) displayed on a display device and displaying the display data on the display device via a picture memory even in the moving picture display mode.

Abstract: A non-transitory computer-readable medium having stored thereon computer-executable instructions which, when executed by a computer, cause the computer to: display marine electronics data on a screen of a multi function display unit; receive a request to adjust the parameter of the marine electronics data; and display an object configured to adjust the parameter. The object includes a default value of the parameter.

Abstract: A method and a device for rendering a document are disclosed.

Abstract: An overdrive device includes a training unit, an analysis unit and a Contrast adjustment unit. The training unit establishes a luminance difference look-up table (LUT) having an R2 number of luminance differences. Each of the R2 number of luminance differences represents a luminance difference between a measured display luminance value and a target luminance value of a display device when each of first and second viewing angle images correspond to any value of a grayscale range R. With respect to first and second viewing angle input image data, for pixel data therein corresponding to a same pixel position, the analysis unit looks up the luminance difference LUT to obtain a looked-up luminance difference, and accordingly calculates a luminance difference index. The contrast adjustment unit partially adjusts the grayscale of the second viewing angle image according to the luminance value index to obtain headroom for an overdrive operation.

Abstract: A liquid crystal display device 10 according to the present invention includes a processing device 12 configured to process an image signal D to be input into a pixel P of a liquid crystal panel 40 configured to provide a display based on light applied from LEDs 54 arranged in a peripheral area R2. The process device 12 includes a receiving section 22, a correction section 24, and a calculation section 28, for example. The calculation section is configured to calculate luminance components to be provided by the respective LEDs 54 to the pixel P based on a distance between each LED 54 and the pixel P, add a total luminance that is a sum of the luminance components to be provided by the LEDs 54 to a predetermined expected luminance to calculate an added luminance, and calculate a correction coefficient HP with respect to the pixel P based on a luminance ratio between the added luminance and the reference luminance.

Abstract: The present invention is a calibration apparatus comprising a calibration unit configured to perform calibration for an image display apparatus; an acquiring unit configured to acquire a color deviation direction that represents a direction of deviation in a color space between a color measurement value and a theoretical value, for each of color patches of a plurality of colors after executing the calibration; and a control unit configured to determine degrees of similarity of the color deviation directions in relation to the color patches of at least some of the plurality of colors included in the plurality of colors and control whether or not the calibration unit is allowed to perform the calibration for the image display apparatus again, on the basis of a result of the determination.

Abstract: A display device includes a reference storage unit which stores a reference value of color gamut resulting from a reference color sensor measuring primary colors displayed on the screen; a difference calculation part which calculates a difference between the reference value of color gamut stored in the reference value storage unit and the measured value of color gamut resulting from a correcting color sensor measuring primary colors displayed on the screen; and an output part which outputs an alert to notify an abnormality of the correcting color sensor when the difference between the measured value of color gamut and the reference value of color gamut becomes equal to or greater than a predetermined threshold.

Abstract: According to embodiments, an image processing device is disclosed. The image processing device comprises a memory unit configured to store a foreground image data and a background image data, a data transfer unit configured to transmit image data from the memory unit, and an image data processing unit configured to process image data. The image data processing unit comprises a subsampling designation unit configured to instruct the memory section to transmit over the data transfer unit a subsampled image data, the subsampled image data being subsampled from the background image data stored in the memory unit. The image data processing unit further comprises a transparency processing unit configured to perform transparency processing on the foreground image data to form a transparent image data.

Abstract: A list data management device comprising a histogram display control unit which displays a histogram based on list data, an element color setting unit which designates a display element corresponding to a given class from the histogram displayed by the histogram display control unit and sets a display color of the display element, and a conditional format generating unit which generates conditional format data based on the display element and the display color set by the element color setting unit, the conditional format data causing data of the list data, which corresponds to the class of the display element, to be displayed in a display mode using the display color.

Abstract: Recently there has been an increase in awareness of work/life stressors and their debilitating affect on human functionality. These stressors can arise from environmental conditions, poor quality artificial lighting and/or too much or too little ambient lighting, poorly configured or ineffectual display screens. The invention includes a method of presenting an image to be viewed by the subject on a background of a first colour, and by way of an iterative process a user is led through a series of screens in order to determine their optimum colour combination. A means is provided for storing reaction times and for varying the image to be viewed in a second and subsequent interval, so as to derive second and subsequent reaction times. An optimum colour is selected that corresponds to the quickest reaction time.

Abstract: A method of navigating content items presented in a graphical user interface of an electronic device is provided. The content items of a content item list are displayed on the electronic device with a navigation list associated with a characteristic defined in each of the content items. The content list is sorted by the characteristics, for example by time, alphabetically or numerically. A navigation element in the navigation list is modified based upon the measure of the displayed content items within the content item list providing a sense of measure relative to the overall navigation list.

Abstract: A method for performing information monitoring control and an associated apparatus and an associated monitoring system are provided, where the method is applied to an electronic device, and the apparatus includes at least one portion of an electronic device. The method includes: detecting at least one target division block of at least one web page according to user gesture input information and determining subscription information corresponding to the target division block, wherein the web page including the target division block is provided by at least one web server; and sending the subscription information to at least one monitoring control server to subscribe to a monitored version of the target division block, for being displayed/output by utilizing the electronic device.

Abstract: A display apparatus includes a display having a display screen that displays an image; a display control unit that displays a page selected from ordered pages in a first region of the display screen and partial images representing portions of the pages other than the selected page in a second region different from the first region; a first acquiring unit that acquires first information indicating the orientation of the display apparatus; a setting unit that sets the size of the partial images displayed on the display depending on the orientation indicated by the first information; a second acquiring unit that acquires second information indicating a position where a user touches the display screen; and a selecting unit that selects a page associated with a partial image covering the position indicated by the second information if the position lies within the second region.

Abstract: According to an embodiment, a parallax image generating device includes an image generator, a determining unit, and an interpolating unit. The image generator generates, from a target image, an image of virtual viewpoint, a viewpoint of the image of virtual viewpoint being different from a viewpoint of the target image. The determining unit determines, which area in the image of virtual viewpoint is an occlusion area. The occlusion area is behind of an object when viewed from the viewpoint of the target image. The interpolating unit interpolates a pixel value of the occlusion area using at least one of the target image and the image of virtual viewpoint along with using a reference image that has already been generated.

Abstract: An apparatus comprising a memory storing instructions and a control unit is disclosed. The control unit may be configured to execute the instructions to: acquire an image of real space, detect an object of interest within the real space image, obtain a still image of the object. and display a virtual image relating to the object superimposed on the still image.

Abstract: An apparatus comprises a generation unit configured to generate a plurality of layouts by arranging at least one image on a template; a decision unit configured to decide a display order of the plurality of layouts generated by the generation unit such that a similarity between two layouts that are successive in the display order becomes not more than a predetermined similarity; and a display control unit configured to cause a display device to display the plurality of layouts in accordance with the display order decided by the decision unit.

Abstract: Methods and systems for object based data management and reporting involving graphical display of objects and related data. A method for object based data management including providing a chart showing a plurality of objects, retrieving object based data relating to each object, determining comparable data for the plurality of objects, and selectively graphically overlaying the comparable data on the chart. A system for physical object based data management including a data collection module adapted to retrieve object based data relating to each object, a data analysis module adapted to determine comparable data for the plurality of objects, and a display module adapted to selectively display the comparable data as a chart. In a particular case, the system and method may be used for tracking data relating to a classroom and students.

Abstract: An image processing device performs: setting a focal pixel among a plurality of pixels in an original image that is represented by original image data; setting a pixel near the focal pixel as a near pixel; acquiring a degree of difference in luminance for the focal pixel and the near pixel; determining, based on the degree of difference, at least one of: a size of a supplemental image; a shape of the supplemental image; color of the supplemental image; and luminance of the supplemental image; and generating edited image data by editing the original image data, the edited image data representing an edited image obtained by superimposing the supplemental image on the original image, the supplemental image being superimposed on an area around the focal pixel in the original image.

Abstract: A method and system are provided for determining a display orientation of a mobile device. The mobile device is configured to change the display orientation when a first input is detected. The first input corresponds to a change in orientation of the mobile device that satisfies one or more first criteria. The method includes detecting the first input and enabling a second input to change the display orientation when detected within a predetermined period of time after detecting the first input, the second input satisfying one or more second criteria different from the one or more first criteria.

Abstract: A method and system are provided for determining a display orientation of a mobile device. The mobile device is configured to change the display orientation when an orientation of the mobile device satisfies one or more criteria. The method includes determining the orientation of the mobile device and providing an indicator of a proximity of the orientation of the mobile device to satisfying the one or more criteria.

Abstract: A handheld devise presents information on a display screen in alternate formats. The device determines its orientation relative to a device user and selects a format based on that orientation. The displayed information may also be scrolled or zoomed based on a detected motion of the device.

Abstract: A display apparatus includes: a display; an image receiver which receives image signals from a plurality of image sources; a main controller which performs a control function to generate a main image which corresponds to any one of the received image signals; and a graphics controller which performs a control function to generate source information related to a connected image source through the image receiver and to display an image which corresponds to the received image signal in the source information.

Abstract: An image displaying apparatus is provided, which includes: a display unit that displays an image, and which has a horizontal width and a vertical width; an image processing unit which processes the image; and a controller which controls the image processing unit, if an aspect ratio of the image is different from an aspect ratio of the display unit, to extend the image in a first direction until a horizontal width or a vertical width of the image becomes identical to any one of the horizontal width and the vertical width of the display unit, to extend the image in a second direction to maintain the aspect ratio of the image, and to move the extended image in the second direction on the display unit.

Abstract: A panoramic display system includes a camera, a processor and a display device for displaying images for a user. The camera recognizes a facial location and a facial orientation of a user relative to the display device, and tracks the pupil orientation of the user relative to the display device. The processor derives an object of interest base on the facial location and the pupil orientation of the user. The processor can also derive a field of view of the user based on the facial location and the facial orientation of the user.

Abstract: In a method for displaying a software interface on a display screen of a handheld device, initial software icons corresponding to an initial state of the handheld device are first displayed on the display screen. The method detects a current state of the handheld device, and determines movement information of the handheld device between the current state and the initial state of the handheld device. The method further determines current software icons on the display screen according to the movement information of the handheld device, and displays the current software icons on the display screen.

Abstract: A display panel test apparatus that may include: a first measurer measuring first R, G, and B components of light emitted from a display panel at a first viewing angle; a second measurer measuring second R, G, and B components of light emitted from the display panel at a second viewing angle; a color coordinate calculator calculating a first xy color coordinate at the first viewing angle using the first R, G, and B components and calculating a second xy color coordinate at the second viewing angle using the second R, G, and B components; and a panel controller compensating a target color coordinate of the display panel to include the first xy color coordinate and the second xy color coordinate into a specification area on a color coordinate system.

Abstract: A digital to analog converter is disclosed. The digital to analog converter includes a voltage selector, M voltage transmitting switches and a selecting signal decoder. The voltage selector receives N first voltages among a plurality of analog input voltages, and receives a plurality of digital selecting signals. The voltage selector selects at most one of the first voltages for providing to an output terminal. One terminals of the voltage transmitting switches receives M second voltages among the input voltages respectively, and the voltage transmitting switches are turned on or off according to M transmitting enable signals respectively. The selecting signal decoder generates the transmitting enable signals according to the selecting signals. Wherein, M and N are positive integers.

Abstract: A display apparatus including a display module and a solar cell module is provided. The display module displays image content and provides a charging light, wherein the energy of the charging light is related to the image content. The solar cell module is disposed at one side of the display module to receive the charging light and proceed to charge, wherein the efficiency of charging for the solar cell module is related to the image content displayed by the display module.

Abstract: Disclosed is an imaging directional backlight including an array of light sources, and a control system arranged to provide variable distribution of luminous fluxes, scaled inversely by the width associated with the respective light sources in the lateral direction, across the array of light sources. The luminous intensity distribution of output optical windows may be controlled to provide desirable luminance distributions in the window plane of an autostereoscopic display, a directional display operating in wide angle 2D mode, privacy mode and low power consumption mode. Image quality may be improved and power consumption reduced.

Abstract: An organic light emitting display apparatus includes a power generating unit and a display panel. The power generating unit generates a first power voltage and a second power voltage. The display panel includes a plurality of organic light emitting elements. The organic light emitting elements have first electrodes to which the first power voltage is applied in a first direction and second electrodes to which the second power voltage is applied in a second direction.

Abstract: A light emitting display device with backlight dimming compensation. A backlight emits light based on a backlight control signal. A power supply generates a first supply voltage based on a supply control signal. A data driver converts pixel data into analog data voltages. A dynamic voltage range of the analog data voltages is controlled by the first supply voltage. A pixel array includes a plurality of pixels, and transparency of the pixels to the light emitted by the backlight is based on the analog data voltages. A power control module of the display device determines if a power condition is met and, responsive to the power condition being met, adjusts the backlight control signal to reduce a brightness of light emitted by the backlight and adjusts the supply control signal to increase the first supply voltage.

Abstract: A power selector, a source driver and an operating method thereof are provided. The source driver includes a plurality of channel groups. Each channel group includes a first and a second switching unit, a first and a second multiplexer, and an operating voltage control module. The first and the second switching unit respectively receive a first-polarity grayscale data and a second-polarity grayscale data. Output terminals of the first and the second multiplexer are respectively coupled to a first and a second data line. The operating voltage control module switches operating voltages of the first and the second multiplexer to a first operating power set or a second operating power set according to polarities of the first and the second data line and controls the first and the second switching unit to prevent the first and the second multiplexer from receiving the first-polarity grayscale data and the second-polarity grayscale data simultaneously.