Correction methods for brightness in electronic display
US6271825A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 14, 1998 |
| Grant date | Aug 7, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 14, 2018 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG09G2360/147
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
The present invention features methods and apparatus for the correction of spatial non-uniformities in brightness that arise from materials, manufacturing, operational and lighting parameter variations in electronic color, flat-panel displays. The methods apply both to gradual non-uniformities usually found in monolithic displays as well as to abrupt variations present in displays composed of a multitude of tiles. Corrections are performed on the electronic drive signals used to control the brightness of selected display pixels. Parameters required for these corrections are acquired via brightness measurements over selected pixels and stored after suitable transformations. The stored parameters are then used to scale and/or interpolate drive signals in real time. Corrections are performed such that any remaining gradual and abrupt brightness non-uniformities fall below the detectable threshold under the intended viewing conditions. The correction methods can also be used for correcting brightness non-uniformities arising from uneven aging of the display. Apparatus for an automatic self-calibrating function is also described.
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