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Method and apparatus for correcting pixel level intensity variation

US6954193B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateSep 8, 2000
Grant dateOct 11, 2005
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Expiry dateSep 26, 2021

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG09G2320/0673
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method and apparatus is described for providing a consistent visual appearance of pixels of a display screen with respect to a viewing position. Variations between perceived pixel level values associated with the pixels and corresponding pixel level values may be compensated for. Variations are associated with a viewing angle between pixel location and the viewing position and compensated for by applying a respective different correction factor to each of the corresponding pixel level values based on a respective viewing angle. Accordingly different non-linear correction curves corresponding to locations may be established relating a range of pixel level values to a corresponding range of corrected pixel level values associated with the viewing position. A calibration pattern may be further be displayed and user inputs associated with locations received responsive to calibration pattern. Viewing position and non-linear correction curves may thereby be established for locations relative to the viewing position and based on user inputs. User inputs are stored with an association to a user identity. A user input is processed to obtain user identity and stored user inputs and viewing…

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