Image output method and device, and image display for displays with different aspect ratios
US8908096B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 6, 2014 |
| Grant date | Dec 9, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 6, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04N7/0122
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
First and second division patterns are defined so that main areas A and A′ are similar to each other in shape, having the same horizontal-to-vertical ratio. Even if an image output apparatus is connected to a display unit having both first and second display screens, the image output apparatus generates an identical image for the main area A or A′ regardless of the aspect ratio of the display screen. The main areas A and A′ display important information and the like. Sub areas B and B′ display auxiliary information. The first and second division patterns may be determined so that the sub areas B and B′ are similar to each other in shape like the main areas.
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