WO2002089106A1 - Video display apparatus and video display method - Google Patents
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- the present invention relates to an image display device and an image display method, and more particularly, to irradiating light from a light source to a display element having a transmissive or reflective light modulation action.
- TECHNICAL FIELD The present invention relates to an image display device and an image display method for displaying an image by using the method. Background art
- a direct-view liquid crystal display or a projection display has been used as an image display device for displaying an image by spatially modulating light emitted from a light source with a display element having a transmissive or reflective light-modulating action.
- a display device There is always a display device.
- a direct-view type liquid crystal display device a liquid crystal panel is used as a display element, and an image displayed on the liquid panel is directly viewed.
- a projection display device uses a powerful light source to project images displayed on a liquid crystal panel or other display element on a screen.
- a direct-view type liquid crystal display device Comparing an image display device using a display element having a light modulation function as described above with an image display device using a self-luminous display element such as a CRT, a direct-view type liquid crystal display device has, for example, Problems were the lack of brightness in bright scenes and the floating of black in dark scenes. Therefore, attempts are being made to solve these problems.
- contrast adjustment adjustment of signal amplification gain
- / or adjustment of an input video signal are performed.
- This is an electrical signal adjustment method such as black level adjustment.
- electrical adjustments there are devices that can change the brightness level of the light source in several steps. However, the adjustment of the light source luminance level is manually performed by the user, and the light source luminance thereafter is fixed.
- display devices with the function of adjusting the brightness level of the light source have also been put to practical use for projection display devices, but in this case, unlike direct-view display devices, the display image quality is improved.
- the main objectives are to lower the power consumption of the device, adjust the brightness to set an image that is easy to see according to the screen size and environmental lighting conditions, and extend the life of the light source. It has been the target.
- the adjustment of the light source luminance level is manually performed by the user as in the case of the direct-view liquid crystal display device, and the light source luminance thereafter is fixed.
- both the conventional direct-view type liquid crystal display device and the projection type display device have a lack of brightness in a bright scene and dark scenes, compared to a self-luminous display device such as a CRT.
- a self-luminous display device such as a CRT.
- the control method of the light source luminance used in the conventional direct-view type liquid crystal display device and the projection type display device is a static fixed type. It is constant control and does not correspond to dynamic changes in the input video signal. Therefore, there was a problem that the display image quality of each scene of the input video signal could not be improved.
- the characteristics of an input video signal are detected from the maximum value, the minimum value, and the average value of the input video signal, and when the level difference between the maximum value and the minimum value is large. Lowers the contrast control to reduce the signal amplification gain, and if the level difference between the maximum and minimum values is small, conversely raises the contrast control to increase the signal amplification gain. In addition, if the average of the maximum and minimum values is higher than the predetermined value, the brightness of the light source is reduced and the brightness of the display device approaches a certain value. Have been proposed.
- the maximum value of an input video signal is detected, and the brightness of the light source is increased when the maximum value is high, and the brightness of the light source is increased when the maximum value is low.
- the luminance signal amplitude when the maximum value is low By lowering the luminance signal amplitude when the maximum value is low and making it smaller than the luminance signal amplitude when the maximum value is high, the relative value between when the maximum value is high and when the maximum value is low is reduced.
- Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 5-127608 discloses a technique for dynamically controlling the light source luminance according to the input scene as described above. That is what we do.
- the aim is to keep the display brightness constant, and there is a problem that black floating is not improved for dark scenes such as movie software.
- the input value may be locally high or low.
- the brightness of the light source is adjusted inappropriately because the features of the input scene cannot be fully captured.
- the screen brightness may change greatly at the time of the change in the brightness of the light source, and the viewer may feel uncomfortable. There's a problem.
- the technology proposed in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 6-160811 also dynamically controls the light source brightness according to the input video signal as described above. Since the brightness of the filter is controlled according to the maximum value of the video signal, in the case of an input scene where the maximum value is locally high despite the low average brightness level (hereinafter referred to as APL). However, there is a problem that the luminance of the light source is increased, and instead, black floating occurs in a dark part of the image.
- discharge-type light sources such as xenon lamps and high-pressure mercury lamps used in projection display devices can be turned on and turned on by repeating rapid changes in driving conditions. There is a problem that the stability of lighting and the life characteristics are degraded, such as the instability of the lamp and the frit force at the time of steady lighting, and the reliability of the lamp is reduced.
- an object of the present invention is to provide a display element having a transmissive or reflective light modulation function and to irradiate the display element with light. It is an object of the present invention to improve the problem of the quality of the displayed image (lack of contrast, floating of black) in an image display device composed of light sources that emit light. Another object of the present invention is to improve the reliability of a light source, aperture, or dimming element for adjusting the amount of light when dynamically controlling the amount of light applied to a display element. It is.
- Still another object of the present invention is to change the brightness of a light source according to an input video signal, thereby realizing an image display with a sense of contrast, It is intended to provide a video display device and a method capable of preventing a sense of incongruity of a display due to a sudden change in brightness of a light source and improving a life characteristic of a light source. . Disclosure of the invention
- the present invention has the following features in order to achieve the above object.
- a first aspect of the present invention is a video display device that displays a video by irradiating light from a light source to a display element having a transmissive or reflective light modulation action. Then,
- An APL detection means for detecting the average luminance level of the input video signal
- Light quantity control data creating means for creating light quantity control data for controlling the light quantity applied to the display element based on the average luminance level detected by the APL detecting means;
- Light amount control means for controlling the amount of light emitted to the display element based on the light amount control
- the control data creating means is configured to, when the average luminance level detected by the APL detecting means falls within a range equal to or less than the first predetermined value, reduce the amount of light applied to the j ⁇ element to a predetermined minimum value. It is characterized in that an amount of light control is controlled so as to be controlled to a level or a level near the level.
- the first aspect described above it is possible to dynamically adjust the luminance according to the scene of the image, and to obtain a lack of brightness in a bright scene and in a dark scene.
- the problem of floating black can be improved, and the sense of cost can be improved.
- the APL of a dark scene that is, the APL of the input video signal is smaller than a predetermined threshold value
- the amount of light radiated to the display element over the entire range is reduced. Since the control is performed to a predetermined minimum level or a level close to the predetermined level, the problem of black floating in a dark scene can be further improved, and as a result, the contrast h The feeling can be further enhanced.
- the light amount control data generating means includes a light source control data for controlling light based on the average luminance level detected by the APL detecting means. ⁇ Includes light source control data creation means
- the control means includes light source driving means for driving the light source based on the light source control.
- the light source control data creation means has an average luminance level detected by the APL detection means in a range equal to or less than a first predetermined value.
- 3 ⁇ 4 ⁇ 3 is characterized by creating light source control data to drive the light source at the minimum level that can be stably driven or at a level near the minimum level.
- by dynamically driving the light source it is possible to dynamically adjust the luminance according to the scene of the image, and thus, in a bright scene.
- the problem of lack of brightness and black floating in dark scenes can be improved, and the contrast can be enhanced.
- the APL of the dark scene that is, the APL of the input video signal is smaller than a predetermined threshold value
- the minimum level at which the light source can be driven stably over the entire range By driving at or near that level, it is possible to further improve the problem of black floating in dark scenes, and as a result, to further enhance the feeling of contrast. It is difficult.
- a diaphragm for adjusting the amount of light emitted to the display element of the light source and the display element is further provided.
- the light quantity control data creating means includes aperture control data creating means for creating aperture control data for controlling the aperture based on the average luminance level detected by the APL detection means,
- the light amount control means includes aperture driving means for driving the aperture based on the aperture control data
- the control data creation means has an average luminance level detected by the APL detection means in a range equal to or less than a first predetermined value.
- the aperture is provided with aperture control data for driving the aperture so that the amount of light applied to the display element is at a predetermined minimum level or a level near the predetermined minimum level.
- the aperture is dynamically driven.
- the APL of the dark scene that is, the APL of the input video signal is smaller than a predetermined threshold value
- the amount of light applied to the display element is set to a predetermined minimum level or a level near the predetermined minimum level.
- the light amount control data creating means creates light adjusting element control data for controlling the light adjusting element based on the average luminance level detected by the APL detecting means. Including means,
- the light quantity control means includes a light control element driving means for driving the light control element based on the light control element control data,
- the dimming element control data creating means sets the light quantity applied to the display element to a predetermined minimum when the average luminance level detected by the APL detecting means is within a range equal to or less than the first predetermined value.
- the dimming element control data for driving the dimming element to be at or near the level is generated.
- the amount of light applied to the display element is set to a predetermined minimum level or a level close to the predetermined minimum level.
- the fifth aspect is that, in the first aspect, the amount of change in the average luminance level when the average luminance level detected by the APL detection means changes from the lowest level to a first predetermined value.
- the average luminance level when the average luminance level detected by the APL detector changes from the first specified value to the maximum level is the percentage of the change in the amount of light applied to the table element. It is characterized in that it is smaller than the ratio of the amount of change in the amount of light emitted to the display element to the change in level.
- the fifth aspect it is possible to further improve the problem of black floating in a dark scene as compared with a case where the amount of light irradiated on the display element is linearly controlled with respect to the APL detection result. As a result, the feeling of contrast can be further enhanced
- the light quantity control data generating means irradiates the display element when the average luminance level detected by the APL detecting means is smaller than the first predetermined value.
- the method is characterized in that light amount control data is generated so that the amount of light to be emitted is fixed at a predetermined minimum level.
- the amount of light applied to the display element is driven at a predetermined minimum level. Therefore, the problem of black floating in a dark scene can be further improved, and as a result, the feeling of contrast can be further enhanced.
- the driving condition of the control target for example, the light source, the aperture, the dimming element
- the control target does not fluctuate, so that it is possible to solve a problem of deterioration in reliability of the control target. .
- the light quantity control data creating means is configured to execute the process when the average luminance level detected by the APL detection means is larger than the second predetermined value.
- light amount control data for fixing the light amount applied to the display element at a predetermined maximum level is created.
- the amount of light applied to the display element is driven at a predetermined maximum level. Therefore, the problem of lack of brightness in a bright scene can be further improved, and as a result, the sense of contrast can be further enhanced. Also, in bright scenes, the driving conditions of the control target (eg, light source, aperture, dimming element) of the light amount control means do not fluctuate, so that the problem of reduced reliability of the control target is improved. This comes out.
- the control target eg, light source, aperture, dimming element
- the light amount control data creation in the first aspect is performed.
- a means for giving a delay effect to changes in the light quantity control data is provided. Be prepared for.
- the drive power of the control target for example, the light source, the aperture, and the dimming element
- the drive power of the control target is varied with a time constant, the drive power is changed rapidly. It is possible to prevent a decrease in the reliability of the control target.
- the light quantity control data creating means creates the light quantity control data based on an average of average luminance levels in a plurality of unit field times. The feature is.
- the ninth aspect described above it is possible to reduce fluctuations in the driving conditions of the control target (eg, light source, aperture, dimming element) of the light amount control means, and to further reduce the reliability of the control target. It can be reduced to as much as possible.
- the control target eg, light source, aperture, dimming element
- filtering is performed on the output of the average luminance level detected by the APL detection means, and this average is obtained.
- the apparatus further includes means for giving a delay action to a change in the brightness level.
- the tenth aspect it is possible to reduce fluctuations in the driving conditions of the control target (for example, the light source, the aperture, and the dimming element) of the light amount control unit, and to reduce the reliability of the control target. This can be further reduced.
- the control target for example, the light source, the aperture, and the dimming element
- the light amount control data creating means determines that a change per unit time of the average luminance level detected by the APL detecting means is equal to a predetermined threshold value. Small In this case, light control data is created at the entrance, so as to maintain the amount of light applied to the display element at the immediately preceding level without following this change.
- the drive condition of the control target for example, light source, aperture, dimming element
- the immediately preceding drive condition is maintained.
- the frequency of dynamic transition of the driving conditions of the controlled object can be reduced, and as a result, the reliability of the controlled object can be improved.
- the light quantity control data creating means changes the average brightness level detected by the APL detecting means to a value smaller than the first predetermined value.
- the light amount control data is generated such that the light amount irradiated on the display element is fixed at a predetermined minimum level for a predetermined period.
- the frequency of the dynamic transition of the driving conditions of the control target (for example, light source, aperture, dimming element) of the light quantity control means is reduced, and the reliability of the control target is increased.
- the control target for example, light source, aperture, dimming element
- the light weight control data creating means changes the average luminance level detected by the APL detecting means to a value larger than the second predetermined value.
- the frequency of dynamic transition of the driving conditions of the control target (eg, light source, aperture, dimming element) of the light amount control means is reduced, and the reliability of the control target is increased. be able to.
- a histogram creating means for dividing the luminance level of the input video signal into a plurality of luminance level divisions and detecting a histogram distribution for each of these luminance level divisions
- the light quantity control data creating means detects that the histogram distribution for each of the divided sections detected by the histogram creating means is in a predetermined distribution state, and that the light quantity control data creating means detects the histogram by the AP detecting means. Irrespective of the average luminance level obtained, a light amount control unit is provided to fix the light amount applied to the display element at a predetermined level according to a predetermined distribution state.
- the fourteenth aspect by controlling the amount of light applied to the display element based on the histogram distribution, it is not possible to make an unambiguous determination from the APL detection result alone. It is possible to improve the quality of the displayed image by extracting the characteristics of the image scene more accurately and controlling the amount of light applied to the display element more appropriately in accordance with the characteristics of the image scene. it can .
- the light amount control data creating means includes at least one brightness level among a plurality of brightness level sections detected by the history dram creation means.
- the display element is irradiated regardless of the average brightness level detected by the APL detecting means.
- the amount of light The feature is to create light control data to be fixed at the level.
- the fifteenth aspect it is possible to easily extract features of a video scene by comparing the histogram distribution at a certain luminance level of the video signal with a predetermined threshold. And can be.
- the light quantity control data creating means is configured to output the image signal relating to the input video signal based on the histogram distribution detected by the histogram creating means. If the screen is judged to be a long scene, the amount of light applied to the display element is fixed at a predetermined minimum level regardless of the average luminance level detected by the APL detection means. Which is characterized by creating a light control data
- the 16th aspect described above when only a part of the dark scene is particularly clear, it is determined that the scene is dark based on the APL detection result. Even when it cannot be determined, it is possible to determine that the scene is dark and control the amount of light applied to the display element so as to prevent black floating.
- a seventeenth aspect is an image display method for displaying an image by irradiating a light from a light source to a display element having a transmissive or reflective light modulation action.
- An APL detection step for detecting the average luminance level of the input video signal
- a control method for controlling the amount of light applied to the display element based on the average luminance level detected by the APL detection step Light intensity control data creation step to create light intensity control data
- a light amount control step for controlling the amount of light emitted to the display element based on the light amount control
- the step of creating a light amount control light irradiates the display element when the average luminance level detected by the APL detection step is within a range equal to or less than the first predetermined value ⁇ .
- a light amount control device that controls the light amount to be at a predetermined minimum level or a level near the predetermined minimum level.
- the seventeenth aspect described above it is possible to dynamically adjust the luminance according to the scene of the video, and it is difficult to obtain a sense of brightness in a bright scene and black in a dark scene.
- the problem of floating can be improved, and the feeling of contrast can be enhanced.
- the APL of the input signal is in a range that is smaller than a predetermined threshold value, the amount of light radiated to the display element over the entire dark range Is controlled to be at or near a predetermined minimum level, so that the problem of black floating in dark scenes can be further improved, and as a result, Last feeling can be further enhanced
- the light amount control data creation step includes a step of controlling the light source based on the average luminance level detected by the APL detection step. Includes light source control data creation step to create light source control data
- the light amount control step switches the light source based on the light source control data. Includes light source drive step to drive
- the light source control data creation step is performed when the average luminance level detected by the APL detection step is within a range equal to or less than the first predetermined value. It is characterized in that light source control data to be driven at a level near that is created.
- the light quantity control data creation step includes the step of generating the light source and the display element based on the average luminance level detected by the APL detection step.
- the aperture control data creation step for creating aperture control data for controlling the aperture for adjusting the amount of light emitted to the display element.
- the light amount control step includes an aperture driving step for driving the aperture based on the aperture control data, and
- the aperture control text creation step is a step of irradiating the display element when the average luminance level detected by the APL detection step is within a range equal to or less than the first predetermined value. It is characterized in that aperture control data is generated so as to drive the aperture so that the village is at a predetermined minimum level or a level in the vicinity thereof.
- the light amount control data creation step is performed between the light source and the display element based on the average luminance level detected by the APL detection step. Includes oe peripheral light element control data creation step for creating a light control element control for controlling the light control element that adjusts the amount of light applied to this display element
- the light intensity control step is performed based on the light control device control data. Including a dimming device driving step for driving the optical device,
- the dimming element control data creation step is for illuminating the display element when the average luminance level detected by the APL detection step is within a range equal to or less than the first predetermined value.
- the dimming element control data such that the dimming element is moved so that the level becomes a predetermined / J level or a level close thereto.
- the second phase is the same as the first phase, except that the APL detection
- the ratio of the change in the amount of light emitted from the display element to the change in the average luminance level is APL.
- the average luminance level detected by the detection step changes from the first predetermined value to the level, the amount of light applied to the display element with respect to the amount of change in the average luminance level It is characterized by being smaller than the rate of change.
- the second and second aspects are as follows.
- the average brightness level detected by the light amount control data creation step [APL detection step] is lower than the first predetermined value.
- the light amount is controlled so as to irradiate the display element and fix the light at a predetermined minimum level.
- the light quantity control data creation step is performed when the average luminance level detected by the APL detection step is larger than the second predetermined value in the seventh aspect.
- a light amount control data is created so as to fix the light amount applied to the display element at a predetermined maximum level.
- the 24th phase is the 7th phase, By performing filtering on the light quantity control data created by the data creation step, a delay action is given to changes in the light quantity control data. Provide additional steps.
- the light quantity control data creating step converts the light quantity control data based on an average of average luminance levels in a plurality of unit field times. It is characterized by creating
- the output of the average luminance level detected by the APL detection step is performed by filing.
- the method further includes a step of giving a delay effect to the change in the average luminance level.
- the light quantity control data creation step is a step in which the average luminance level detected by the APL detection step changes per unit time. If the value is smaller than a predetermined threshold, the amount of light applied to the 33 ⁇ 45 ⁇ element should be maintained at a level that does not follow this change. Characterized by creating data
- the light intensity control data creation step and the average luminance level detected by the APL detection step are the first predetermined value. If the value changes to a smaller value, the amount of light radiated to the display element for a predetermined period of time at a predetermined minimum level regardless of the average luminance level detected by the APL detection step. It is characterized in that light quantity control data to be fixed is created.
- the light amount control data creation step is detected by the APL detection step. If the average luminance level changes to a value larger than the second predetermined value, the display is performed for a predetermined period regardless of the average luminance level detected by the APL detection step. It is characterized in that light quantity control data is created so as to fix the light quantity applied to the element at a predetermined maximum level.
- the luminance level of the input video signal is divided into a plurality of luminance level sections, and a histogram distribution for each of these luminance level sections is detected. Histogram creation step
- the APL detection step is performed when the histogram distribution for each of the divided sections detected in the histogram creation step is in a predetermined distribution state. Irrespective of the average luminance level detected by the light source, a light amount control system that fixes the light amount applied to the display element at a predetermined level corresponding to a predetermined distribution state may be created. And characterized by.
- the thirty-first aspect is that, in the thirtieth aspect, at least one of the plurality of brightness level divisions detected in the histogram creation step is performed in the light quantity control data creation step. If the histogram distribution of one brightness level is larger or smaller than a predetermined threshold, it is displayed regardless of the average brightness level detected by the APL detection step. It is characterized in that light amount control data is generated so as to fix the light amount irradiated to the element at a predetermined level.
- the light quantity control data creating step relates to an input video signal based on a histogram distribution detected in the histogram creating step.
- the amount of light applied to the display element is reduced to a predetermined minimum level regardless of the average luminance level detected by the APL detection step.
- the third aspect of the invention which is to create light quantity control data that is fixed by a light source, is based on the fact that a display element having a transmissive or reflective light modulating function is used to generate light intensity control data from a light source.
- An APL detection means for detecting the average luminance level of the input video signal
- Light source control signal generation means for generating a light source control signal for dynamically controlling the light emission luminance of the light source based on the average luminance level detected by the APL detection means according to the average luminance level
- Light source driving means for driving the light source according to the light source control signal generated by the light source control signal generation means
- the light source control signal generating means is configured to reduce the level change per unit time in the light source control signal to a predetermined amount or less irrespective of the change in the average luminance level detected by the APL detecting means. Thus, a light source control signal is generated.
- the amount of change in the light emission luminance of the light source is set to a predetermined amount or less irrespective of the fluctuation of the APL, so that even if the fluctuation of the APL is large, It is possible to suppress the change in luminance of the image.
- the life of the light source can be improved by reducing the change in the luminance of the light source.
- the predetermined amount is light. It is characterized in that the change in luminance of the source is a change that is hardly perceived.
- the amount of change in the light emission luminance of the light source is set to a level that is not perceived by the viewer, so that when the light emission luminance of the light source is dynamically controlled, there is no strange feeling when viewed. Images can be displayed.
- the predetermined amount is a change amount that requires at least 0.3 second to change the light emission luminance of the light source by the maximum control width.
- the predetermined amount of the light emission luminance of the light source is set to a change amount that requires at least 0.3 second to change the light emission luminance with the maximum control width.
- the viewer does not feel the change in the light source brightness, and when the light emission brightness of the light source is dynamically controlled, a video display without a sense of incongruity can be realized.
- the light source control signal creating means is configured to sequentially execute the light source control signal creating means according to the average luminance level detected by the APL detecting means.
- a light source control signal is generated by adding or subtracting a predetermined amount to or from a level of the light source control signal output immediately before.
- the current light source control signal is created by adding or subtracting a predetermined amount to or from the level of the light source control signal created immediately before, so that the change amount of the light source luminance can be easily changed. Can be restricted.
- the light source control signal generating unit includes: An intermediate control signal generating means for generating an intermediate control signal that fluctuates in response to a change in the average luminance level detected by the APL detecting means;
- a signal change control means for controlling a change in the level of the intermediate control signal created by the intermediate control signal creation means to generate a light source control signal.
- an intermediate control signal that fluctuates according to the change in the average luminance level detected by the APL detecting means is created, and then the level change is controlled.
- the amount of change in the light source control signal can be controlled.
- the signal change control means includes a light source control signal output immediately before by the signal change control means and an intermediate signal generated by the intermediate control signal generation means. If the level difference from the control signal is larger than a predetermined error amount, a predetermined amount is added to or subtracted from the level of the light source control signal output immediately before this, and the result is output as a light source control signal. On the other hand, when the level difference is smaller than the predetermined error amount, the intermediate control signal is output as it is as the light source control signal.
- the level of the light source control signal oscillates when the current light source control signal is generated by adding or subtracting a predetermined amount to or from the level of the light source control signal generated immediately before. Can be avoided.
- the light source control signal generating means is configured such that, when the switching of the input video signal occurs, A light source control signal corresponding to the current average luminance level detected by the APL detecting means is generated irrespective of the state of the light source control signal generated immediately before the switching occurs.
- the control state of the light source luminance immediately before the switching affects the control state after the switching. It is possible to avoid the occurrence of a problem that the displayed image is uncomfortable.
- a 40th aspect is an image display device which displays an image by irradiating light from a light source to a display element having a transmissive or reflective optical modulation action.
- An APL detection means for detecting the average luminance level of the input video signal
- Light source control signal generation means for generating a light source control signal for dynamically controlling the light emission luminance of the light source according to the average luminance level detected by the APL detection means;
- Light source driving means for driving the light source in accordance with the light source control signal generated by the light source control signal generating means
- the amount of change in the level per unit time of the light source control signal when decreasing the light emission luminance of the light source is larger than the amount of change when increasing the light emission luminance of the light source. It is characterized in that a light source control signal is generated so that the light source control signal is generated.
- the amount of change when controlling the light source in a direction in which the light emission luminance decreases becomes larger than that in controlling the light source in a direction in which the light emission luminance increases.
- the image scene is dark While suppressing the instability due to the change in the brightness of the light source when changing from a bright scene to a bright scene, it is more effective especially when the image scene changes to a dark scene.
- the degradation of display quality such as floating black caused by the high light emission luminance of the light source is improved, and the display image quality as a whole is improved. Can be improved.
- a forty-first aspect is an image display device that displays an image by irradiating light from a light source to a display element having a transmissive or reflective light modulation action.
- An APL detection means for detecting the average luminance level of the input video signal
- Light source control signal generation means for generating a light source control signal for dynamically controlling the light emission luminance of the light source based on the average luminance level detected by the APL detection means according to the average luminance level When ,
- Light source driving means for driving the light source based on the light source control signal generated by the light source control signal generation means
- the light source control signal generating means reduces the dynamic control of the light source each time the state where the light emission luminance of the light source is controlled at an intermediate level other than the maximum level and other than the minimum level continues for the first predetermined period. Both are characterized in that the light source control signal is generated so as to be interrupted for the second predetermined period.
- the forty-first aspect it is possible to prevent the life of the light source from being deteriorated due to the luminance of the light source being continuously changed over a long period of time.
- the control of the luminance of the light source is interrupted Therefore, it is possible to interrupt the control of the brightness of the light source to the minimum necessary while improving the display quality.
- the light source control signal creating means is configured to execute the APL detecting means after a lapse of a second predetermined time after interrupting the dynamic control of the light source.
- the dynamic control of the light source is restarted when the level difference between the detected average luminance level and the average luminance level at the time of interruption is within a predetermined difference.
- the level difference between the average luminance level detected by the APL detection means and the average luminance level at the time of interruption is within a predetermined difference.
- the sense of discomfort caused by suddenly resuming the control of the interrupted light source can be eliminated.
- An APL detection step for detecting the average luminance level of the input video signal
- a light source driving step for dynamically driving the light source in accordance with the average luminance level detected by the APL detection step
- the amount of change in the light emission luminance per unit time per unit time is equal to or less than a predetermined amount irrespective of the change in the average luminance level detected by the APL detection step. It is characterized by driving the light source. According to the fourth and third aspects, the amount of change in the light emission luminance of the light source is set to a predetermined amount or less irrespective of the fluctuation of the APL, so that even if the fluctuation of the APL is large, Changes in brightness can be suppressed. In addition, the life of the light source can be improved by reducing the change in the luminance of the light source.
- a fourth aspect is an image display method for displaying an image by irradiating light from a light source to a display element having a transmissive or reflective light modulation action.
- An APL detection step for detecting the average luminance level of the input video signal
- a light source driving step for dynamically driving the light source according to the average luminance level detected by the APL detection step
- the level change per unit time of the light source luminance when decreasing the light emission luminance of the light source is smaller than the change amount when increasing the light emission luminance of the light source. It is characterized in that a light source is driven so as to be large.
- the amount of change when controlling the light source in a direction in which the light emission luminance decreases becomes larger than that in controlling the light source in a direction in which the light emission luminance increases.
- the image scene changes to a dark scene.
- An APL detection step for detecting the average luminance level of the input video signal
- a light source driving step for dynamically driving the light source based on the average luminance level detected by the APL detection step
- the light source driving step reduces the dynamic control of the light source by a small amount each time the state in which the light emission luminance of the light source is controlled at an intermediate level other than the maximum level and other than the minimum level continues for the first predetermined period. In both, the light source is driven so as to be interrupted for the second predetermined period.
- the forty-fifth aspect it is possible to prevent the life of the light source from being deteriorated due to the luminance of the light source being continuously changed over a long period of time.
- the control of the luminance of the light source is interrupted, so it is necessary to interrupt the control of the luminance of the light source while improving the display quality. It can be done with a minimum.
- FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the video display device according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 2 is a diagram showing one method of controlling the light source luminance.
- FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a light source luminance control method according to the first embodiment.
- FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating a specific example of the signal processing according to the first embodiment.
- FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating a state of the signal processing operation in the first embodiment.
- FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a modified example of the signal processing in the first embodiment.
- FIG. 7 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration example of a video display device in a case where the light source control method according to the first embodiment is applied to aperture control.
- FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating a method of controlling the aperture when the method of controlling the light source according to the first embodiment is applied to the aperture control.
- FIG. 9 is a diagram illustrating the control of the light source according to the first embodiment.
- FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a specific example of signal processing when the control method is applied to aperture control.
- FIG. 10 shows a case where the light source control method in the first embodiment is applied to dimming element control.
- FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of a video display device.
- FIG. 11 is a block diagram showing another configuration of the video display device in the case where the light source control method according to the first embodiment is applied to the control of a light control element.
- FIG. 12 is a diagram illustrating a method of controlling the dimming element when the method of controlling the light source according to the first embodiment is applied to the control of the dimming element.
- FIG. 13 is a diagram showing a specific example of signal processing when the light source control method according to the first embodiment is applied to dimming element control. It is.
- FIG. 14 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the video display device according to the second embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 15 is a diagram illustrating a specific example of the signal processing according to the second embodiment.
- FIG. 16 is a diagram showing a specific example of signal processing when the light source control method in the second embodiment is applied to aperture control.
- FIG. 17 is a diagram illustrating a specific example of signal processing when the light source control method according to the second embodiment is applied to dimming element control.
- FIG. 18 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of a video display device according to the third embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 19 is a diagram illustrating a specific example of signal processing according to the third embodiment.
- FIG. 20 is a diagram illustrating a modified example of the signal processing in the third embodiment.
- FIG. 21 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of a video display device according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 22 is a diagram for explaining the operation of the histogram creating unit 15.
- FIG. 23 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a video display device when the light source control method according to the fourth embodiment is applied to aperture control.
- FIG. 24 shows a configuration of a video display device when the light source control method according to the fourth embodiment is applied to dimming element control. It is a block diagram.
- FIG. 25 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of a video display device when the light source control method according to the fourth embodiment is applied to control of a light source and an aperture.
- FIG. 26 is a block diagram showing a configuration of an image display device when the control method of the light source in the fourth embodiment is applied to the control of the light source and the dimming element.
- FIG. 27 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of a video display device when the method of controlling a light source according to the fourth embodiment is applied to control of a light source, an aperture, and a light control element.
- FIG. 28 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of a video display device according to the fifth embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 29 is a diagram illustrating an example of an APL signal output from the APL detection unit 2 and a temporal change of the light emission luminance of the light source 6.
- FIG. 30 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the signal change control unit 32. As shown in FIG.
- FIG. 31 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a video display device according to the sixth embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 32 is a diagram illustrating an example of a time change of the APL signal output from the APL detection unit 2 and the light emission luminance of the light source 6.
- FIG. 33 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the signal change control unit 33. As shown in FIG.
- FIG. 34 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of a video display device according to the seventh embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 35 is a diagram illustrating an example of a change over time of the APL signal output from the APL detection unit 2 and the light emission luminance of the light source 6.
- FIG. 36 is a block diagram showing a configuration of the light source light emission luminance state detection unit 35. As shown in FIG.
- FIG. 37 is a view for explaining a comparative example for explaining the effect of the seventh embodiment.
- FIG. 38 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a video display device according to the eighth embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 39 is a diagram illustrating an example of an APL signal output from the APL detection unit 2, a mute signal from the system control unit 44, and a temporal change in light emission luminance of the light source 6.
- FIG. 40 is a block diagram showing a configuration of the signal change control section 37. As shown in FIG. BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION
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- FIG. 1 shows a configuration of a video display device according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
- the image display device includes an APL detection unit 2, a light source control data creation unit 3, an LPF 4, a light source driving circuit 5, a light source 6, an optical system 7, a display element 8, a video signal processing circuit 9 , A display element driving unit 1.0, a microcomputer 11 and a timer 12.
- the optical system 7 is provided when the image display device is a projector, but is not provided when the image display device is a direct-view type.
- the operation of the first embodiment will be described.
- the video signal 1 is supplied to the video display device.
- Video signal 1 is input to video signal processing circuit 9 and APL detector 2.
- the video signal 1 input to the video signal processing circuit 9 is subjected to signal processing necessary for a display device such as contrast control and brightness control, and then is passed through a display element driving unit 10. Then, it is inputted to the display element 8 as a drive signal suitable for the light modulation action of the display element 8. Since the signal processing in the video signal processing circuit 9 and the display element driving unit 10 is well known, detailed description is omitted.
- the APL detector 2 detects an APL from the luminance signal component of the input video signal 1 every unit field period, and outputs the detection result to the light source control data generator 3.
- the light source control data creation unit 3 creates light source control data according to the APL detection result.
- the created light source control data is input to the light source driving circuit 5 via the LPF 4.
- the light source driving circuit 5 drives the light source 6 under driving conditions according to the light source control data.
- the light emitted from the light source 6 is converged by the optical system 7 and applied to the display element 8 as illumination light corresponding to the display range of the display element 8.
- the microcomputer 11 and the timer 12 are paired with the APL detection unit 2 and the light source control data creation unit 3 to control the time axis during APL detection and light source control data creation. And control it.
- the light source driving power level is in the range of L1 (min) to L2 (max) in the region where the light source is stably lit. is there . If the light source drive power level is lower than L 1 (min), the light source cannot be turned on stably. Therefore, when varying the driving power of the light source, it is necessary to drive the light source in the power range of the stable lighting region (L1 (min) to L2 (max)). Therefore, dynamic light source control according to the APL of the input video signal 1 in the present embodiment is also performed using the stable lighting area.
- Figure 2 shows, for reference, that the power of the light source is linear from LI (min) to L2 (ma) over the APL change range (0% to 100%) of the input video signal 1.
- the dotted line shows the relationship between the APL of the input video signal 1 and the light source control level in the case of a temporal change.
- the light source control level becomes the minimum value L 1 (min) in the stable lighting region only when the APL of the input video signal 1 is 0%. Therefore, when APL is, for example, B1 shown in the figure, the light source control level is not so reduced despite dark scenes, and black floating is not prevented.
- the maximum value L2 (max) 100% in the light source control level in the stable lighting region is only when the APL of the input video signal 1 is 100%. Therefore, when the APL is, for example, B2 shown in the figure, the light source control level does not reach the maximum despite the bright scene, and the brightness of the white peak is increased. Feeling is impaired.
- contrast is high if the brightness level at a bright scene is large compared to the adaptive memory at a dark scene. Feel high. Conversely, if the dark level in the dark scene is lower than the photoadaptive memory in the bright scene, the contrast is higher. Improving the sense of contrast is important for improving the display quality of images. Therefore, it is not preferable that a black float occurs or that the brightness of a white peak is impaired in a bright scene because the contrast is lowered.
- a 1 and A 2 shown in FIG. 3 are preset AP L thresholds.
- the threshold levels of A1 and A2 are thresholds for distinguishing between dark and bright scenes, respectively, and are obtained by evaluation of movie software. These thresholds may be changed according to the video source, such as when using software with many bright scenes other than movie software.
- the light source control level is set to L 1 (min). It is fixed.
- the second mode variable corresponding area
- the LI (min) is changed according to the change in the APL.
- the light source control level is varied within the range of L2 (max).
- Third mode fixed territory
- the APL of the input video signal 1 is larger than the threshold value A2 as the area High
- the light source control level is fixed at L2 (max).
- the relationship between the APL and the light source control level in the variable corresponding region is linear, but the relationship is not limited to this.
- FIG. 4 the dynamic change of the APL of the input video signal 1 and the light source The relationship between the dynamic control at the control level will be specifically described. In FIG.
- the upper figure shows a specific example of the dynamic change of the input APL to the light source control data generator 3, and the lower figure shows the light source control level corresponding to the dynamic change of the input APL shown in the upper figure. 2 shows dynamic control of a file.
- the solid line shows the output signal from the light source control data creation unit 3
- the dotted line shows the output signal from the LPF 4 power.
- T n is a unit field time for detecting APL.
- the light source control when the APL is in the variable corresponding area (A 1 to A 2) in response to the dynamic change of the APL,
- the light source control also dynamically follows, but when the APL is in the fixed area Low and fixed area High, the light source control level is controlled to be constant at L1 (min) and L2 (max), respectively.
- LPF 4 the action of LPF 4 will be described.
- the dynamic change indicated by the solid line in the lower part of FIG. 4 indicates the output signal from the light source control data generator 3, that is, the input signal to the LPF 4.
- the output signal of the LPF 4 changes as shown by the dotted line in the lower diagram of FIG. 4 and drives the light source 6 via the light source driving circuit 5.
- the drive power is varied with a time constant using the LPF 4 so that the reliability of the lamp does not decrease in the transient state in which the drive power is varied.
- the specific circuit of the LPF 4 is omitted because it is well known, but it may be an analog LPF or a digital LPF. When a digital LPF is used as the LPF 4, it may be converted into an analog signal in the processing of the light source driving circuit 5. Note that, instead of the LPF 4, other means for giving a delay effect to the output signal from the light source control data generating unit 3 may be used.
- the light source control level is set to the minimum value of the stable lighting area, so that the black float in the dark scene.
- the problem can be further improved, and the light source control level can be increased to the maximum of the stable lighting area when the bright scene, that is, the APL of the input video signal is larger than a predetermined threshold value.
- the value makes it possible to further improve the problem of lack of brightness in a bright scene, and as a result, to further enhance the sense of contrast.
- the light source control level is controlled to be constant at LI (min) and L2 (ma), respectively.
- LI (min) and L2 (ma) the light source control level
- the drive level of the light source it is not always necessary to keep the drive level of the light source constant at the minimum level or the maximum level, and even in the vicinity of those levels, in a dark scene as described above. Needless to say, the effect of further improving the problem of black floating and the problem of lack of brightness in bright scenes can be obtained.
- the fixed driving is performed at the minimum level or the maximum level as in the present embodiment, the effects can be obtained to the maximum, and the dark scene and the bright scene can be obtained. This is more preferable because the drive level of the light source does not fluctuate in the power source, and the problem of reduced reliability of the light source can be improved.
- the light source control level is controlled according to the APL for each unit field time Tn.
- the average of the APL of a plurality of unit field times Tn is calculated, and the light source control level is controlled based on the average value.
- a configuration similar to the above-described control based on the average of the APLs of the plurality of unit field times is provided on the output side of the APL detection unit 2.
- LPF can be inserted.
- the number of target fields can be accurately specified as an integer as the value of k, and this value of k can be used for program setting, etc. It is also possible to change it appropriately according to the situation Therefore, for example, in the variable corresponding area shown in FIG. 5, a control method in which the change speed is changed between when the light source luminance is increased and when the light source luminance is decreased becomes possible.
- the present invention is also applicable to other cases where the amount of light finally irradiated on the display element can be controlled. Similarly, the present invention can be applied.
- the configuration and operation of the video display device in the case where the light source control method of the present embodiment is applied to aperture control and dimming element control will be described.
- FIG. 7 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of a video display device when the light source control method according to the first embodiment is applied to aperture control.
- the image display device includes an APL detection unit 2, an aperture control data creation unit 19, an aperture drive circuit 20, a light source drive circuit 5, a light source 6, an optical system 17,
- the display device includes a display element 8, a video signal processing circuit 9, a display element driving section 10, a microcomputer 11, and a timer 12.
- the optical system 17 includes an aperture 18.
- the same components as those in FIG. 1 are denoted by the same reference numerals, and description thereof will be omitted.
- the operation of this video display device will be described.
- the aperture control data creation unit 19 creates aperture control data according to the APL detection result.
- the created aperture control data is input to the aperture drive circuit 20.
- the aperture driving circuit 20 dynamically drives the aperture 18 under driving conditions according to the aperture control data, and varies the light blocking amount of the aperture 18.
- the light emitted from the light source 6 is converged by the optical system 17 and applied to the display element 8 as illumination light corresponding to the display range of the display element 8. This and The amount of light applied to the display element 8 is adjusted according to the amount of light blocking by the diaphragm 18.
- a la and A 2a shown in FIG. 8 are preset AP L thresholds.
- the threshold levels of A la and A 2a are thresholds for distinguishing between dark scenes and bright scenes, respectively, and are obtained by evaluation of movie software. These thresholds may be changed according to the video source, such as when using software other than movie software that has many bright scenes.
- the light quantity control level is set to L1.
- the second mode variable corresponding area
- the value of L la The light intensity control level is varied in the range of min) to L2a (max). If the APL of the input video signal 1 is larger than the threshold value A2a as a third mode (fixed area High), the light source control level is fixed at L2a (max).
- the relationship between the APL (A1a to A2a) and the light source control level in the variable corresponding region is linear, but the relationship is not limited to this and may be any nonlinear characteristic function.
- the dynamics of the APL of the input video signal 1 The relationship between the change and the dynamic control of the light intensity control level will be specifically described.
- the upper figure shows the aperture control data creation unit.
- T n is a unit field time for detecting the APL.
- the light amount control also dynamically follows, but when the APL becomes the fixed region ow and the fixed region High, the light amount control level is set to L1a (min ) And L 2 a (max) are controlled to be constant.
- the output signal from the aperture control data generator 19 shown in the lower diagram of FIG. 9 is not limited to the case shown by the solid line, and the response signal of the aperture drive structure is shown by the dotted line. Considering performance and reliability, a time delay characteristic may be provided for changes in APL.
- the light intensity control level is variably changed according to the APL change of the input video signal 1, as indicated by the arrow in FIG. Region Transitions dynamically.
- the image display device shown in FIG. 7 by dynamically driving the aperture, it is possible to dynamically adjust the light amount according to the scene of the image.
- the problem of lack of brightness in bright scenes can be improved, and the problem of black floating in dark scenes can be improved. be able to.
- the APL of the input signal is lower than a predetermined threshold, the light control level is reduced and the control area is reduced.
- the problem of floating black in a dark scene can be further improved, and the bright scene, that is, the APL of the input video signal is smaller than a predetermined threshold value.
- the light intensity control level is reduced to the maximum value of the control area, so that the problem of lack of brightness in a bright scene can be further improved.
- the feeling of trust can be further enhanced.
- the minimum value L1 of the light source control is relatively large (about 1Z3 to 12 of the maximum value L2) from the viewpoint of stable lighting of the light source, and the light amount in a dark scene is low.
- the minimum value L1a of the light quantity control can be made sufficiently small (in principle, 0 is possible).
- the black level can be sufficiently reduced in a dark scene, and the black floating feeling can be improved better, and at the same time, the relative content to the bright scene can be improved.
- the last ratio can also be increased.
- Discharge light sources used in projectors are roughly classified into xenon light sources and high-pressure mercury light sources.
- the high-pressure mercury light sources are more reliable than the xenon light sources. It is difficult to ensure the light emission, and if the driving power (brightness) is changed, the emission spectrum tends to change. Therefore, when a high-pressure mercury light source is used, controlling the aperture is particularly effective.
- the contrast improvement effect is obtained by multiplying the contrast improvement effect by controlling the light source and the contrast improvement effect by controlling the aperture. Therefore, it is more effective by improving the contrast.
- the change speed of the aperture is set to be faster than the change speed of the light source, it is possible to eliminate the adverse effect on the life reliability of the light source while eliminating the adverse effect. It is possible to improve the ability of the light amount to follow a change in the scene of the image.
- FIG. 10 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of a video display device in a case where the light source control method according to the first embodiment is applied to control of a light control element.
- the image display device includes an APL detection unit 2, a dimming element control data creating unit 22, a dimming element driving circuit 23, a light source driving circuit 5, a light source 6, a dimming It comprises an element 21, an optical system 7, a display element 8, a video signal processing circuit 9, a display element drive section 10, a microcomputer 11, and a timer 12.
- the same components as those in FIG. 1 are denoted by the same reference numerals, and description thereof will be omitted.
- the dimming element 21 is provided in front of the optical system 7 in the configuration shown in Fig. 11, the dimming element 21 may be provided inside the optical system 24 as shown in Fig. 11. I do not care.
- the operation of the video display device shown in FIG. 10 will be described.
- the dimmer control data generator 22 generates dimmer control data corresponding to the APL detection result.
- the created light control device control data is input to the light control device driving circuit 23.
- the dimming element drive circuit 23 dynamically drives the dimming element 21 under driving conditions according to the dimming element control data, and varies the transmittance of the dimming element 18.
- the light emitted from the light source 6 passes through the dimming element 21, is converged by the optical system 7, and is emitted to the display element 8 as illumination light corresponding to the display range of the display element 8. .
- the amount of light applied to the display element 8 is adjusted according to the transmittance of the light control element 21.
- a lb and A 2b shown in FIG. 12 are threshold values of A PLL set in advance.
- the threshold levels for A lb and A 2b are the thresholds for distinguishing between dark and bright scenes, respectively, and are obtained by evaluation of movie software. . For example, when using software with many bright scenes other than movie software, you may change these threshold settings according to the video source.
- the light amount control level is set to L 1 a. (min) one Fixed.
- the second mode variable corresponding area
- the Lib according to the change in the APL
- the light intensity control level is varied in the range from (min) to L2b (ma).
- the third mode fixed area High
- the light source control level is fixed at L2b (ma).
- the relationship between the APL (A1b to A2b) and the light source control level in the variable corresponding region is linear, but the relationship is not limited to this and may be any arbitrary nonlinear characteristic function. It doesn't matter.
- FIG. 3 the relationship between the dynamic change of the APL of the input video signal 1 and the dynamic control of the light control level will be specifically described.
- a specific example of the dynamic change of the input APL to the control data creation unit 22 is shown.
- the lower figure shows the dynamic control of the light amount level corresponding to the dynamic change of the input APL shown in the upper figure. Is shown.
- Tn is the unit field time for detecting AP. ⁇
- the control method shown in Fig. 12 described above when the APL is in the variable region (A1b to A2b), the light amount control is also performed in response to the dynamic change of the APL.
- APL is fixed area L ow and fixed area H
- the light amount control level is controlled to be constant at L ib (min) and L 2b (max), respectively.
- the output signal from 2 is not limited to the case indicated by the solid line, As shown in the above, a time delay characteristic may be provided for the APL change in consideration of the response and reliability of the dimmer. As described above, when the APL is in the variable corresponding area (Alb to A2b), the light intensity control level changes according to the APL change of the input video signal 1 as shown by the arrow in Fig. 12. Dynamically transition the variable corresponding area.
- the light amount can be dynamically changed according to the video scene. Adjustments can be made to improve the feeling of lack of lightness in bright scenes and the problem of black cast in dark scenes, thus increasing the contrast. be able to .
- the light amount control level is set to the minimum value of the dimming control area.
- the floating problem can be further improved, and the light intensity control level can be controlled when the brightness of the scene is high, that is, when the APL of the input video signal is larger than a predetermined threshold value.
- the maximum value of the area can further improve the problem of lack of brightness in a bright scene, and consequently enhance the feeling of contrast. And can be.
- controlling the dimming element generally, the same effect as in the case of controlling the aperture can be obtained. Also, compared to controlling the light source, controlling the dimming element can be realized more easily because the dimming element driving circuit can be realized with a relatively simple circuit and at a low voltage. it can . In addition, compared to the case where the aperture is controlled, the dimming element is controlled. In this case, there is a degree of freedom in the arrangement between the light source and the display element, and the dimming element is driven by a relatively simple structure because there is no need for a movable structure and only electrical control by a drive circuit. , So it can be implemented more easily.
- the * wi port is the same as when both the light source control and the aperture control described above are performed simultaneously.
- the control of the light source, the control of the aperture, and the control of the dimming element can be performed simultaneously.
- the effect of improving the contrast can be reduced by controlling the light source. It can be obtained by multiplying the contrast improvement effect by the contrast improvement effect by the control of the aperture and the contrast improvement effect by the dimmer control. Therefore, it is more effective by improving the contrast.
- FIG. 4 shows a configuration of a video display device according to the second embodiment of the present invention.
- the image display device has an APL detector 2 and a light source *
- the only difference between this embodiment and the first embodiment is the operation of the light source control data creation unit 13. Therefore, the same reference numerals are given to other same components, and description thereof is omitted.
- the operation of the light source control data creation unit 13 will be described with reference to FIG.
- the light source control data creation unit 13 adds to the processing of the light source control data creation unit 3 in the first embodiment, Performs processing to mitigate the dynamic tracking characteristics of light source level control for changes in APL. As a result, the frequency of the state transition of the driving power condition of the lamp is reduced, and the reliability of the lamp is further reduced.
- FIG. 13 a specific description will be given with reference to FIG.
- Figure 15 shows the relationship between the dynamic change of the APL of the input video signal 1 and the dynamic control of the light source control level.
- the upper figure shows a specific example of the dynamic change of the input APL to the light source control data creation unit 13, and the lower figure shows the light source control corresponding to the dynamic change of the input APL shown in the upper figure Indicates dynamic control of level.
- a solid line indicates an output signal from the light source control data creation unit 13
- a dotted line indicates an output signal from the LPF 4.
- Tn is a unit field time for detecting APL.
- the APL variably responds to the dynamic change of the APL.
- the light source control follows dynamically, but when the APL becomes the fixed area Low and the fixed area High, the light source control level is set to L1 ( min) and L 2 (max).
- the light source control level is not changed in preference to the normal control described above. More specifically, in the upper diagram of FIG. 15, the change level of the APL during the time t1 to t2 can be determined. Less than AP min. Therefore, as shown in the lower diagram of FIG. 15, the dynamic control of the light source control level is not performed at time t2, and the light source control level at time t1 is maintained. As described above, the light source control level is not made to follow small APL changes. This is because making the light source control level follow small APL fluctuations at all times is a disadvantage that the reliability of the light source is more impaired than the advantage that improves the contrast. Lits are larger and less preferred.
- the second embodiment in addition to the effects of the first embodiment, when the change in APL is small, the driving condition immediately before Since the condition is maintained, the frequency of dynamic transition of the driving condition of the light source can be reduced. As a result, it is possible to improve the stability of the light source and the problem of the deterioration of the life characteristics, thereby improving the reliability of the light source.
- control method of the second embodiment can also be applied to control of a stop and a light control element.
- control method of the second embodiment is applied to the control of the aperture and the control of the light control element will be described respectively.
- FIG. 16 shows the relationship between the dynamic change of the APL of the input video signal 1 and the dynamic control of the aperture control level when the control method of the second embodiment is applied to the aperture control. ing.
- the change in APL is smaller than a predetermined judgment threshold value APmin, the light amount control level is not changed.
- the aperture driving structure repeats an excessively small movable operation. As a result, it is possible to prevent a reduction in the reliability of the aperture drive structure.
- FIG. 17 shows the relationship between the dynamic change of the APL of the input video signal 1 and the dynamic control of the dimmer control level when the control method of the second embodiment is applied to the control of the dimmer. ing .
- the change in APL is smaller than a predetermined threshold value APmin, the light amount control level is not changed. As a result, it is possible to prevent a decrease in the reliability of the light control element due to the light control element repeating an excessively small light control operation.
- the image display device includes an APL detection unit 2, a light source control data creation unit 14, an LPF 4, a light source driving circuit 5, a light source 6, an optical system 7, a display element 8, and a video signal processing circuit. 9, an electron drive unit 10, a microcomputer 11, and a timer 12.
- the only difference of the present embodiment from the first embodiment is the operation of the light source control data creation unit 14. Therefore, the same reference numerals are given to the other same components, and the description is omitted.
- the operation of the light source control data creation unit 14 will be described with reference to FIG.
- the light source control data creation unit 14 performs a process for relaxing the dynamic tracking characteristic of the light source level control with respect to the APL change, in addition to the process of the light source control data creation unit 3 in the first embodiment. Go. This reduces the frequency of the lamp drive power condition and reduces the lamp reliability. Further improve '.
- a specific description will be given with reference to FIG.
- Figure 19 shows the relationship between the dynamic change of the APL of the input video signal 1 and the dynamic control of the light source control level.
- the upper figure shows a specific example of the dynamic change of the input APL to the light source control data creation unit 14, and the lower figure shows the light source control corresponding to the dynamic change of the input APL shown in the upper figure. Shows dynamic control of levels.
- the solid line indicates the output signal from the light source control data creation unit 14, and the dotted line indicates the output signal from the LPF 4.
- Tn is a unit field time for detecting APL.
- the APL variably responds to the dynamic change of the APL.
- the light source control follows dynamically, but when the APL becomes the fixed area Low and the fixed area High, the light source control level is set to L1 (min) ) And L 2 (ma) are controlled to be constant.
- the light source drive level it is determined whether or not the light source drive level has transitioned to L1 (min) or L2 (ma). Maintain the light source drive level.
- the APL at time t 10 is smaller than the threshold value A 1, and the light source control level is as shown in the lower diagram of FIG. As shown, the state transits to the level of L 1 (min).
- the driving condition of the light source transitions to LI (min)
- the light source control data creation unit 14 However, during a predetermined period T1, the output is held at L1 (min) regardless of the change in APL.
- T 1 ends at the time t 12
- a normal process according to the APL change is performed as in the first embodiment.
- APL at time t20 becomes larger than threshold value A2, and the light source control level transits to the level of L2 (max).
- the light source control data creation unit 14 outputs the output to L2 (ma) in the predetermined period T2 regardless of the change in APL. ).
- the period T2 ends at the time t22, a normal process corresponding to the change in APL is performed as in the first embodiment.
- the light source control level is not made to follow the change in APL for a predetermined period. I'm doing it. This has the effect of reducing the frequency of dynamic transitions of the driving conditions of the light source, improving the problem of deteriorating the stable lighting of the light source and of the life characteristics, and improving the reliability of the light source. Can be.
- maintaining the output when the light source control level transitions to L 1 (min) has another advantage. For example, when the APL changes frequently before and after A1, if the light source control level is not maintained as in the present embodiment, the change in the light source luminance is relatively dark because the scene is relatively dark. Easy to be perceived. This is because human vision is more sensitive to changes in brightness in dark scenes than to changes in bright scenes, and more sensitive to changes in brightness. Therefore, preventing frequent brightness fluctuations around A1 of APL is effective for improving the quality of the displayed video.
- the light source driving level further transits to L1 (min) or L2 (max). Since the previous driving condition is maintained without changing the driving condition of the light source and the light source, the frequency of dynamic transition of the driving condition of the light source can be reduced. As a result, it is possible to improve the stability of the light source and the problem of the deterioration of the life characteristics, improve the reliability of the light source, and improve the quality of the displayed image. it can .
- the light source control level is maintained for a predetermined period after the input APL has transitioned to A1 or less or A2 or more.
- the light source control level may be maintained for a predetermined period from when the power becomes minimum or maximum, or the light source control level may be maintained for a predetermined period from other timings. It does not matter.
- this modified example will be described with reference to FIG.
- the light source control data creation unit applies a time delay to the variable characteristic of the light source control level as shown in the lower diagram of FIG. 20 in response to the change of the input APL. Control is performed by digital processing. Specifically, in the upper diagram of FIG. 20, the APL at time t 10 is smaller than the threshold value A 1, and the light source control level is Due to the time delay effect in the generator, at time t 11 As shown in the lower diagram of Fig. 20, the state transitions to the LI (min) level. Once the driving condition of the light source transitions to L 1 (min), the output is held at L 1 (min) regardless of the change of the APL during a predetermined period T 1 ′. When the period T 1 ′ ends at the time t 12, a normal process according to the APL change is performed as in the first embodiment.
- the APL at time t 20 becomes larger than the threshold value A 2, and the light source control level becomes longer at time t 21 due to the time delay effect in the light source control data generator.
- T 2 ′ ends at time t 22, a normal process corresponding to the APL change is performed as in the first embodiment.
- control method of the third embodiment can be applied to control of a stop and a light control element.
- a predetermined time is set when the input APL transitions to A1a or less or A2a or more.
- the light control level is maintained at L1a (min) or L2a (ma), respectively.
- the frequency of the dynamic transition of the aperture drive condition can be reduced, and as a result, the reliability of the aperture drive structure can be prevented from lowering.
- the control method of the present embodiment is applied to the dynamic control of the dimming element shown in FIG.
- the input APL transits to Alb or less or A2b or more.
- the light control level is maintained at L1b (min) or L2b (max), respectively, for a predetermined period. This makes it possible to reduce the frequency of the dynamic transition of the driving condition of the light control device, thereby preventing the reliability of the light control device from lowering.
- FIG. 21 shows a configuration of a video display device according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention.
- the image display device includes an APL detection unit 2, a history column creation unit 15, a light source control data creation unit 16, an LPF 4, a light source drive circuit 5, a light source 6, an optical system 7, and a display.
- the device includes an element 8, a video signal processing circuit 9, a display element driving section 10, a microcomputer 11, and an image pickup section 12.
- the only difference between this embodiment and the first embodiment is the operation of the light source control data creation unit 16 with the addition of the histogram creation unit 15. Therefore, the same reference numerals are given to other identical components, and description thereof will be omitted.
- a video signal 1 is input to a video signal processing circuit 9, a histogram creation unit 15, and an APL detection unit 2.
- the histogram creator 15 divides the input video signal level into a plurality of arbitrary brightness level sections from the luminance signal component of the input video signal 1 for each unit field period. The histogram distribution for each is detected. This detection result is input to the light source control data generator 16.
- the light source control data creation unit 16 creates a light source control data based on the APL detection result and the histogram creation result.
- the specifics of the histogram creation unit 15 will be described. Operation will be described.
- the signal level from 0% to 100% is divided in advance into a plurality of luminance levels (four divisions of divisions HI to H4 in the figure) and input.
- the histogram distribution of the video signal 1 for each of the above divisions is detected for each unit field.
- the result of the histogram creation is input to the light source control data creation unit 16.
- the light source control data creation unit 16 compares the value in the section H1 closest to the black level among the divided sections with a predetermined threshold value HTL. As a result of the comparison, when the value in the section H1 is smaller than the value of the HTL, the light source control data creation unit 16 performs the control method shown in FIG. 3 as in the first embodiment, as in the first embodiment. In contrast to the dynamic change of the APL, when the APL is in the variable corresponding area (A 1 to A 2), the light source control also dynamically follows, but the APL has the fixed area Low and the fixed area H igh. If this happens, the light source control level is controlled to be constant at L1 (min) and L2 (ma), respectively.
- the light source control data creation unit 16 performs the processing according to the first embodiment.
- the light source drive control level is set to L1 (min) to improve the black floating of the displayed image. If there is only a part that is particularly bright in a dark scene, the APL will be affected by the part that is particularly bright, and will increase in size. Cannot determine that it is a dark scene.
- a dark scene is determined. Even if only a part of the scene has a particularly bright part, it can be determined that the scene is dark.
- the number of divisions of the histogram distribution is four, but the number is not limited to this and may be any number of divisions.
- the division range (width) of each division luminance level is 25% width, but is not limited to this, and may be any division range. The size of the range may be different.
- the light source control data creating unit 16 creates the light source control data based on the value of the histogram distribution in the section H1, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the purpose is not limited to this. Depending on the scene control, a histogram distribution of the luminance level of another section may be used, or a combination of a plurality of histogram distributions may be used.
- the light source control level is also set to L1 (min) in FIG. 3, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the light source control level may be L2 (max) according to the control purpose. Alternatively, it may be set in the range of L1 (min) to L2 (max). For example, if a bright scene or a scene that is neither bright nor dark is determined based on the histogram distribution, the light source control level is determined regardless of the APL value. May be set to L 2 (max) or LI (min) to L 2 (ma).
- the present embodiment it is determined whether the value of the category H1 is smaller or larger than the threshold value HTL, and the control of the light source control level is performed in two different modes according to the determination result.
- the present invention is not limited to this.For example, by adding another threshold value in addition to the threshold value HTL, the mode of the condition judgment is increased, and the light source control level is set in accordance with the judgment result.
- the condition setting may be set to multiple modes.
- the control method of the light source described in the fourth embodiment is applied to the control of the aperture and the control of the light control element. Can also be applied.
- a brief description will be given of a configuration of a video display device in a case where the light source control method according to the present embodiment is applied to aperture control and dimming element control.
- FIG. 23 is a block diagram showing the configuration of a video display device when the light source control method according to the fourth embodiment is applied to aperture control.
- the image display device includes an APL detection unit 2, a histogram creation unit 15, an aperture control data creation unit 25, an aperture drive circuit 20, and a light source drive.
- a circuit 5, a light source 6, an optical system 17, a display element 8, a video signal processing circuit 9, a display element driving section 10, a microcomputer 11, and a timer 12 are provided.
- the optical system 17 includes an aperture 18.
- the same components as those in FIG. 7 or FIG. 21 are denoted by the same reference numerals.
- the aperture control data creation unit 25 creates aperture control data based on the APL detection result and the histogram creation result, similarly to the light source control data creation unit 16 shown in FIG. As a result, only a part of the dark scene that is particularly bright is present, and the APL detection result cannot be used to determine that the scene is dark. Even so, it is possible to judge that the scene is dark and prevent black floating. it can.
- FIG. 24 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of a video display device when the light control method according to the fourth embodiment is applied to control of a light control element.
- the video display device includes an APL detection unit 2, a histogram creation unit 15, a dimming element control data creating unit 26, a dimming element driving circuit 23, and a light source driving unit.
- a circuit 5, a light source 6, an R optical element 21 and an optical system 7, a display element 8, a video signal processing circuit 9, a display element drive section 10, a microcomputer 11, and a sunset light. 1 and 2 are provided.
- the same components as those in FIG. 10 or FIG. 21 are denoted by the same reference numerals.
- the light element control data creation unit 26 like the light source control data creation unit 16 shown in Fig. 21, uses the APL detection result and the history Create. As a result, even when only a part of the dark scene is particularly bright, it can be determined that the scene is long based on the APL detection result. Even if it is not possible, it can be judged that it is a dark scene and black floating can be prevented
- FIG. 25 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of a video display device when the light source control method according to the fourth embodiment is applied to light source and aperture control.
- the video display device includes an APL detection unit 2, a histogram creation unit 15, an aperture control unit—an evening creation unit 25, an aperture drive circuit 20, and a light source control unit.
- the optical system 17 includes an aperture 18.
- the same components as those in FIG. 21 or FIG. 23 are denoted by the same reference numerals.
- FIG. 26 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of an image display device when the control method of the light source according to the fourth embodiment is applied to the control of the light source and the dimming device.
- the image display device includes an APL detection unit 2, a histogram creation unit 15, a dimming element control data creation unit 26, a dimming element drive circuit 23, and light source control data.
- the same components as those in FIG. 21 or FIG. 24 are denoted by the same reference numerals. This makes it particularly noticeable in dark scenes only partially Even if there is a dark spot, and it is not possible to judge that the scene is dark from the APL detection result, it is judged that the scene is dark. Black floating can be prevented.
- FIG. 27 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of a video display device in a case where the light source control method according to the fourth embodiment is applied to control of a light source, an aperture, and a dimming element.
- the image display device includes an APL detection unit 2, a histogram creation unit 15, an aperture control data creation unit 25, an aperture drive circuit 20, and a dimming element control data.
- the optical system 17 includes an aperture 18.
- FIG. 27 the same components as those in FIG. 21 or FIG.
- FIG. 28 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of a video display device according to the fifth embodiment of the present invention.
- the image display device includes a display element 8, a light source 6, a reflector 27, a condenser lens 28, a projection lens 29, and a screen 30.
- APL detection unit 2 intermediate control signal generation unit 31, signal change control unit 32, light source drive unit 5, video signal processing unit 9, display element drive unit 10, system And a control unit 41.
- FIG. 28 the same components as those in FIG. 1 are denoted by the same reference numerals.
- the display element 8 has a light modulation function, and the light source 6 illuminates the display element 8.
- the reflector 27, the condenser lens 28, and the projection lens 29 are illumination optics, and the reflector 27 reflects the light emitted from the light source 6 to form a condenser lens.
- Reference numeral 28 condenses the light emitted from the light source 6 and the light reflected by the reflecting mirror 27, and the projection lens 29 screens the image displayed on the display element 8. Enlarge and project to 30.
- the reflecting mirror 27 and the focusing lens 28 have a configuration corresponding to the optical system 7 shown in FIG.
- the APL detector 2 receives a video signal, detects an APL of the input video signal, and outputs the detection result as an APL signal.
- the intermediate control signal generator 31 generates an intermediate control signal based on the APL signal output from the APL detector 2 to be a light source control signal for controlling the light emission brightness of the light source 6. .
- the signal change control unit 32 controls the level change of the intermediate control signal output from the intermediate control signal generation unit 31. Then, a light source control signal for controlling the light emission luminance of the light source 6 is created and output.
- the light source driving unit 5 drives the light source 6 under conditions according to the light source control signal from the signal change control unit 32.
- the video signal processing unit 9 processes the input video signal into a form suitable for being displayed on the display element 8.
- the display element driving section 10 drives the display element 8 based on the video signal processed by the video signal processing section 9.
- the system control unit 41 controls each of the above-described control units.
- FIG. 29 (a) shows an example of a time change of the APL signal output from the APL detection unit 2
- FIG. 29 (b) shows an example of the APL signal shown in FIG. 29 (a).
- 5 shows a temporal change of the light emission luminance of the light source 6 driven by the light source control signal created based on the light source control signal.
- the APL detection unit 2 detects the APL of the luminance signal component of the input video signal for each unit field period, and outputs the detection result as an APL signal.
- the intermediate control signal generation unit 31 converts the level of the APL signal output from the APL detection unit 2 for each unit field period according to the converted function or conversion table, and outputs the intermediate control signal. Create a control signal.
- This intermediate control signal is a signal that is finally used as a light source control signal for controlling the light emission luminance level of the light source.
- Intermediate control signal Is created such that when the APL is high, the light emission luminance of the light source 6 is high, and when the APL is low, the light emission luminance of the light source 6 is low.
- the conversion function and the conversion table may be incorporated in the intermediate control signal creation unit 31 in advance, or may be appropriately set from the system control unit 41.
- the intermediate control signal is a signal directly generated from the APL of the video signal, it is a signal that changes every unit field period following a change in the APL of the video signal.
- the signal change control unit 32 controls the change speed of the intermediate control signal that changes every unit field period based on a set time constant, so that the intermediate control signal is controlled. Is converted into a signal having a slowly changing speed, and is output as a light source control signal. The detailed operation of this signal change control unit 32 will be described later.
- the light source driving unit 5 changes the light emission luminance of the light source 6 by driving the light source 6 under driving conditions according to the light source control signal.
- an intermediate control signal is directly input to the light source driving unit 5 to control the light source 6 without using the signal change control unit 32.
- the intermediate control signal is a signal in which the change in the APL of the video signal is reflected as it is
- the light emission luminance of the light source 6 is also unitary accordingly. It will change every hold period.
- the light emission luminance of the light source 6 is controlled in such a manner that the change in the APL is reflected as it is, the change in the light emission luminance is too fast, and the image looks like a fritted force. Display quality deteriorates.
- the light source driving unit 5 and the light source 6 have a time constant with respect to the change in the control state, the luminance change is delayed with respect to the APL change. become . Therefore, for example, when the scene suddenly changes from a bright scene to a dark scene, the screen brightness suddenly changes after the scene change, which is very uncomfortable. Video.
- the light emission state can be frequently changed by controlling the light emission luminance of the light source 6 in such a manner that the change in the APL is reflected as it is. As a result, the deterioration of the electrodes is accelerated, which leads to a decrease in the reliability of the light source 6.
- the time constant of the low-pass filter composed of electrical components is at most about 0.1 second, and the change in screen brightness due to the change in the brightness of the light source 6 still remains. It will be detected and is not enough to solve the problem of poor display quality.
- the signal change control unit 32 is provided in order to solve the problem of the deterioration of display quality due to the perceived change in screen brightness as described above. Can be By controlling the change speed of the intermediate control signal by the signal change control unit 32, the change speed of the light emission luminance of the light source 6 is reduced to a level that is not perceptible. Thus, a display with a high contrast feeling can be performed while preventing the display quality from deteriorating. Further, as a result of reducing the change speed of the light emission luminance of the light source, the number of changes in the light emission state of the light source 6 is reduced, so that the reliability of the light source 6 can be prevented from lowering.
- the light emission luminance of the light source 6 is linearly changed from the lowest light emission luminance L1 to the highest light emission luminance L2, and from the highest light emission luminance to the lowest light emission luminance
- the brightness of the light source 6 is slowly changed at such a speed that the time T 0 required for linearly changing the light source at least is 0.3 seconds or more, and preferably more. What was needed was determined experimentally.
- the desired rate of change is determined by the time required to linearly change the luminance of the light source from the highest luminance to the lowest luminance, and from the lowest luminance to the highest luminance. It is only indirectly expressed by the time required for a linear change. It goes without saying that the speed of change is important in actually controlling the luminance of the light source.
- FIG. 30 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the signal change control unit 32.
- the signal change control unit 32 includes a control unit 310, an adder 302, a subtractor 303, a selector 304, and a difference calculator 300. , A comparator 306 and a selector 307. The operation will be described below.
- the intermediate control signal created by the intermediate control signal creation unit 31 is input to the signal change control unit 32.
- a light source control signal is created based on the intermediate control signal and output from the selector 307.
- the light source control signal output from the selector 307 is fed back to the comparator 301, the adder ⁇ 302 and the subtractor 303. .
- the signal change control section 32 adds the light source control signal before one unit field period to the change setting signal from the system control section 41 in the adder 302 or the subtractor 303. Alternatively, by subtracting, the light source control signal is sequentially updated and output every unit field period. As described above with reference to FIG.
- the change amount setting signal is set to such a change amount that the change speed of the light emission luminance of the light source 6 is not perceived.
- the input intermediate control signal is compared in the comparator 301 with the light source control signal one unit field before, and in the selector 304, the adder is added according to the comparison result. Either the output of 302 or the output of the subtractor 303 is selected and output. For example, if the level of the intermediate control signal during the current unit field period is higher than the level of the light source control signal one unit field period earlier, the output of the adder 302 is output. That is, a predetermined change amount is added to the light source control signal one period before the unit field period, and the resultant is output from the selector 304.
- the change speed of the light source control signal can be freely controlled by arbitrarily setting the change amount setting signal from the system control section 41.
- the update speed of the light source control signal can be further increased by setting the update interval of the light source control signal not at every unit field period but at every plural unit field periods. It can be a tangible thing. This is because the change speed of the light source control signal is proportional to the change amount set by the change amount setting signal divided by the update interval of the light source control signal.
- the difference detector 3 05 is connected to the output from the selector 304 Take the difference between the control signals and.
- the difference output from the difference detector 305 is output to the system controller by the comparator 306.
- the difference output of the difference calculator 305 is incorrect. If the signal is less than the target signal, select the input intermediate control signal in the selector 30 to make the intermediate control signal the light source control signal as it is. If the difference output of the difference calculator 305 is larger than the error amount setting signal, the selector 3
- this output is output as a light source control signal. It is not always necessary to select and output the intermediate control signal and the output of the selector 304 in accordance with the error, but as described above, in accordance with the error amount setting signal. If the output is selected, the output of the selector 304 will not be stable even though the level of the intermediate control signal is constant depending on the set value of the change amount setting signal. Trying to get into the oscillating state soon-it is preferable because it can prevent the problem. Note that the error amount is desirably set to 7k7L to half the change amount in order to reliably prevent the oscillation state.
- the light emission luminance of the light source 6 is controlled in accordance with the APL level, so that it can be used in a dark scene with a low APL such as a movie software.
- the light emission luminance of the light source 6 is controlled to be lowered, it is possible to solve the problem of the deterioration of the image quality such as the floating of the screen, and to provide a higher quality image.
- the change rate of the light emission luminance of the light source 6 is controlled by the signal change control unit 32. Is reduced to such an extent that the viewer does not perceive the change of the light source luminance, so that an image that is not uncomfortable can be displayed, and the life characteristic of the light source 6 is prevented from being deteriorated. It has a great effect, such as being able to escape.
- FIG. 31 shows a configuration of a video display device according to the sixth embodiment of the present invention. Note that the video display device shown in FIG. 31 differs from the video display device shown in FIG. 28 only in the signal change control unit 33 and the system control unit 42. Is omitted. In FIG. 31, the same components as those in FIG. 28 are denoted by the same reference numerals, and description thereof will be omitted.
- the signal change control unit 33 controls the change speed of the intermediate control signal created in the intermediate control signal creation unit 31 as in the fifth embodiment, and A light source control signal for controlling the luminous intensity of Step 6 is generated.
- the rate of change is controlled so that the rate of change when decreasing the emission luminance of light source 6 is faster than the rate of change when the emission luminance of light source 6 is increased.
- FIG. 32 (a) shows an example of a time change of the APL signal output from the APL detection unit 2
- FIG. 32 (b) shows an example of the APL signal shown in FIG. 32 (a). It shows a temporal change of the light emission luminance of the light source 6 driven by the light source control signal created based on the light source control signal.
- the signal change control section 33 changes at every unit field period.
- the speed of change of the intermediate control signal is controlled by a set time constant, and is converted into a light source control signal having a slowly changing speed. At this time, it is detected whether the intermediate control signal has changed in a direction to increase the light emission luminance of the light source 6 or conversely, in a direction to decrease the light emission luminance, and the light emission luminance of the light source 6 is reduced.
- the change speed of the light source control signal is increased to make the change in the light emission luminance of the light source 6 larger than when the control is performed to increase the light emission luminance. Control so that it is performed quickly. That is, as shown in FIGS.
- FIG. 33 shows the configuration of the signal change control unit 33.
- the difference between the signal change control unit 33 and the signal change control unit 32 in the fifth embodiment shown in FIG. 30 is that the system control unit 42 adds the adder 302 and the subtractor 3 Only the point that the change amount setting signals are separately input to 03 is omitted, and the description of the other identical configurations is omitted.
- the change amount setting signal at the time of increase in luminance is input to the adder 302, and the change amount setting signal at the time of decrease in luminance is input to the subtractor 303. .
- the signal change control section 32 By configuring the signal change control section 32 in this way, the light emission luminance of the light source 6 can be increased. Then, you can set the speed of change at low and low.
- the value of P Mli By always setting the value of P Mli to a value greater than the value of change when the brightness increases, the direction in which the brightness of the light 6 decreases becomes smaller. It is possible to make the change speed of the light emission luminance when changing to a higher speed.
- the rate of change in the luminance of the light source be slow.
- the luminance of the light source should be changed relatively slowly in order to minimize the perceived change in the light source luminance.
- the display is controlled by controlling the brightness of the light source to change relatively quickly in order to minimize the occurrence of fringes when the scene changes from a dark scene to a dark scene. The quality of the movie can be improved as a whole.
- the light emission luminance of the light source 6 is quickly lowered in accordance with the image quality, and the synergistic effect of the lowering of the light emission luminance of the light source and the lowering of the light emission luminance of the light source 6 results in the viewing and listening. Can make the viewer feel that the image brightness has become darker, and can display a more effective image in movie software that enlarges dark scenes.
- the rate of change when the light emission luminance of the light source 6 is controlled in the direction of decreasing ⁇ When the video scene is changed from a dark scene to a bright scene, the autonomy caused by the change in the brightness of the light source 6 is achieved by increasing the speed faster than when controlling in the direction in which the intensity increases.
- the image scene changes to a dark scene the light emission luminance of the light source 6 is reduced earlier so that the light emission luminance of the light source 6 is increased.
- FIG. 34 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of a video display device according to the seventh embodiment of the present invention.
- the difference between the video display device shown in Fig. 34 and the video display device shown in Fig. 28 is only the signal change control unit 34, the light source emission luminance state detection unit 35, and the system control unit 43. Therefore, the same reference numerals are given to other identical configurations, and description thereof will be omitted.
- the signal change control unit 34 controls the change speed of the intermediate control signal created by the intermediate control signal creation unit 31 in the same manner as in the fifth embodiment, and Create a light source control signal for controlling the light emission brightness.
- the light source emission brightness state detection unit 35 constantly monitors the light source control signal output by the signal change control unit 34, and changes the light source 6 according to the progress of the light emission state of the light source 6. Control to suspend or resume the control to make the emission luminance follow the APL. This control is performed, for example, by outputting a follow-up control signal from the light source light emission luminance state detection unit 35 to the signal change control unit 34, and the signal change control unit 34 By fixing the level of the light source control signal according to the tracking control signal, the light source luminance Suspends following APL.
- FIG. 35 (a) shows an example of the time change of the APL signal output from the APL detection unit 2
- FIG. 35 (b) shows the APL signal shown in FIG. 35 (a).
- 5 shows a temporal change of the light emission luminance of the light source 6 driven by the light source control signal created based on the above.
- the light source light emission luminance state detection unit 35 continues the light emission luminance in the intermediate region without reaching the minimum light emission luminance level L1 or the maximum light emission luminance level L2.
- the light source light emission luminance state detection unit 35 sends a follow-up control signal to the signal change control unit 34.
- the transmission and the change of the light emission luminance of the light source 6 following the APL are interrupted for a certain time Tb, and the light emission luminance at the time of the interruption is maintained.
- Tb a standby state is entered, and the light emission luminance when the control of the light source 6 by the light source control signal is continued without interruption (see FIG. b)) and the currently maintained light emission luminance of light source 6 (the thick line in Fig. 35 (b)) are within a predetermined level difference before the tracking control signal is output.
- the control for causing the signal change control unit 34 to follow the APL with the light emission luminance of the light source 6 is restarted.
- the timing for resuming the control of the light source was continued without interruption of the control of the light source 6 by the light source control signal.
- the control of the light source may be restarted as soon as the period Tb has elapsed.
- the control of the light source 6 by the light source control signal is continued without interruption, the light emission luminance of the light source 6 currently maintained is within a predetermined level difference. It is preferable to wait for this and then resume tracking, because the unnatural feeling of the video display due to the sudden restart of the interrupted light source control is preferred.
- FIG. 36 shows the configuration of the light source emission luminance state detection unit 35 in the present embodiment.
- the light source control signal output from the signal change control section 34 is input to the comparators 501 and 502.
- the comparator 501 compares the light source control signal with the maximum luminance (L 2) setting signal
- the comparator 503 compares the light source control signal and the minimum luminance (L 1) setting signal. Compare with.
- the maximum luminance (L 2) setting signal and the minimum luminance (L 1) setting signal are both supplied from the system control unit 43.
- the AND circuit 503 to the timer circuit 505 A control signal is output to the first timer circuit 505, and the first timer circuit 505 starts counting time.
- the first timer circuit keeps counting while the light emission luminance is in the intermediate state.
- the first timer circuit 505 controls the signal change control unit 34 to follow. By outputting a control signal, the luminance control of the light source 6 following the APL is interrupted, and the count of the second timer circuit 506 is started.
- the second timer circuit 506 sends a control signal to the OR circuit 504 when the set time Tb set by the system control section 43 has passed, and sends the control signal to the first OR circuit 504, thereby causing Reset the main circuit 505.
- the tracking control signal output from the first timer circuit is reset, and the luminance of the light source 6 in the signal change control unit 34 is reset. Control resumption is allowed.
- the signal change control section 34 and the light emission luminance of the light source 6 currently being maintained and the intermediate signal output from the intermediate control signal generating section 31 are output.
- the control signal is compared with the control signal, and when the difference between the two is within a certain range, the operation of restarting the brightness control of the light source 6 is performed.
- the comparator is activated.
- the first timer circuit 505 is reset by the circuits 501, 502 and the OR circuit 504.
- the certain time (T b) By controlling to stop following the APL, it is possible to prevent the life of the light source from deteriorating due to the brightness of the light source being changed over a long period of time. .
- the display quality is improved by making the luminance of the light source follow the APL, and the luminance control of the light source is interrupted. Improving the life of a light source generally has a trade-off relationship. Thus, for example, simply interrupting the control of the light source at the predetermined timing for each determined period of time simply means improving the life of the light source rather than simply improving the display quality. It just gives priority. However, in the present embodiment, since the control of the light source is temporarily suspended only when the light source continues to change luminance in the intermediate state for a predetermined time or more, the relationship beyond the mere trade-off relationship is exceeded. Benefits are obtained. The following is a description of this.
- FIG. 37 (a) shows an example of a temporal change of the APL signal output from the APL detection unit in this virtual example.
- FIG. 37 (b) shows a temporal change in the light emission luminance of the light source driven by the light source control signal created based on the APL signal shown in FIG. 37 (a).
- the APL signal level is Y or lower
- the light source is driven at 1 with low emission brightness
- the APL signal level is higher than X
- the maximum emission is performed.
- Driving at luminance L 2 when the APL signal level is Y or lower, the light source is driven at 1 with low emission brightness, and when the APL signal level is higher than X, the maximum emission is performed.
- the brightness of the light source is controlled as indicated by the bold line in Fig. 37 (b).
- the thin line in FIG. 37 (b) is the luminance change of the light source when the control of the light source is not interrupted.
- the brightness of the light source has a constant level L2 for a while. Therefore, in this case Even if the brightness control of the light source is not interrupted during the interruption period, it should not have any serious effect on the life of the light source.
- light source control is unnecessarily interrupted, and display quality such as prevention of floating black is not improved during this period.
- such useless interruption of the light source control is not performed, and the control of the luminance of the light source is performed only when the brightness of the light source changes in an intermediate state for a predetermined period or more. Interrupt. Accordingly, it is possible to minimize the interruption of the control of the luminance of the light source while improving the display quality, and an effect more than a simple trade-off can be obtained.
- FIG. 38 shows a configuration of a video display device according to the eighth embodiment of the present invention.
- the difference between the video display device shown in Fig. 38 and the video display device shown in Fig. 28 is that only the intermediate control signal creation unit 36, the signal change control unit 37, and the system control unit 44 are used. Descriptions of other configurations are omitted.
- the same components as those in FIG. 28 are denoted by the same reference numerals, and description thereof will be omitted.
- the system control unit 44 controls each of the above-described control units.
- the system control unit 44 sends a light emission luminance control mute signal to the intermediate control signal creation unit 36 and the signal change control unit 37 Send the initial value setting signal to.
- the intermediate control signal creation unit 36 converts the input APL signal into the light emission of the light source 6 according to the set conversion function or conversion table for each unit field period, as in the above-described embodiment.
- the intermediate control signal is controlled so that when the APL is high, the light emission luminance of the light source 6 is high, and when the APL is low, the light emission luminance of the light source 6 is low.
- the intermediate control signal generated by the intermediate control signal generation section 36 is a signal directly generated from the APL of the video signal, the intermediate control signal follows a change in the APL of the video signal and is generated every unit field period. It is a signal that changes to Here, the intermediate control signal generator 36 has a threshold value level APL min set in advance, and the APL change in the unit field period is the threshold level APL min If smaller, the intermediate control signal is controlled to remain unchanged.
- the APL change of the video signal is small, the light source 6 is controlled so as not to change the light emission luminance, so that the frequent change of the light source driving condition is reduced, and the light source driving condition is reduced. It is possible to reduce the deterioration of the light source due to the change of the light source.
- the intermediate control signal generator 36 controls the light source brightness by following the unstable video signal.
- a light emission luminance control unit signal for preventing this is input from the system control unit 44. Even when this light emission luminance control mute signal is on, the intermediate control signal is controlled so as not to change.
- the signal change controller 37 converts the intermediate control signal, which changes every unit field period, into a light source control signal having a slowly changing speed according to a set time constant.
- FIGS. 39 (a) to 39 (c) the signal change control section 37 The change of the light emitting state of the light source 6 due to the control of the light source 6 will be described in detail.
- FIG. 39 (a) shows an example of a time change of the APL signal output from the APL detection unit 2
- FIG. 39 (b) shows the light emission luminance when the input video signal is switched.
- Fig. 39 (c) shows an example of the time change of the control mute signal.
- Fig. 39 (c) shows the APL signal and the light emission brightness control mime shown in Figs. 39 (a) and 39 (b). 5 shows a temporal change in the light emission luminance of the light source 6 driven by the light source control signal created based on the hute signal.
- the APL signal based on each video signal before and after the video signal switching is a signal as shown in FIG. 39 (a).
- the emission luminance control mute signal supplied to the intermediate control signal generation unit 36 is changed from the time t1 at which the video signal A switches, as shown in FIG. 39 (b). It is controlled by the system control unit 44 so that it switches to the video signal B and stays on until time t3 when the operation of each control unit is stabilized.
- the intermediate control signal generating section 36 while the light emission luminance control mute signal is in the 0n state, the intermediate control signal is controlled so as not to change. As a result, the light source control signal does not change. As shown in FIG. 39 (c), the light source light emission luminance does not change from time t1 to time t3.
- video signal A is shown in Fig. 39 (a).
- the APL is low before time t1 and the switched video signal B is a video signal that continues to have high APL after time t2.
- the light emission luminance of the light source 6 is low immediately before the switching of the video signal A, and the light emission luminance control mute signal is on. Meanwhile, the state where the light emission luminance is low is maintained.
- the light emission luminance control mute signal is turned off, and when the control by the intermediate control signal creation unit 36 is restarted, the signal change control unit 37 is sent to the signal change control unit 37.
- the APL of the video signal B is constant at a high state, but the signal change control unit 37 keeps the state immediately before the time t3.
- the tracking starts from the state where the light source luminance control level is low (the state of the broken line in Fig. 39 (c)).
- the APL state of the actual image and the light emission luminance state of the light source is displayed.
- an initial value setting signal newly generated by the system control unit 44 is introduced, and the light emission luminance control mute signal is turned off.
- the initial value setting signal is sent to the signal change control section 37 at the same time to reset the control state.
- Figure 40 shows the configuration of the signal change control section 37. Note that the signal change control section 37 shown in FIG. 40 differs from the signal change control section 32 shown in FIG. 30 only in that it newly includes a selector 701, The same reference numerals are given to the configuration of the above, and the description is omitted.
- the selector 70 1 is controlled by an initial value control signal from the system control unit 44.
- the selector 701 is a signal to be fed back to the adder 302, the subtractor 303 and the comparator 301 in accordance with the initial value control signal. More specifically, normally, the output of the selector 307 is supplied to the above-described portions, and the timing at time t3 shown in FIG. 39 (c), that is, the timing, that is, Upon receiving the initial value control signal from the system control section 44 at the evening when the video signal switching is completed and the signal is stabilized, the signal from the intermediate control signal generation section 36 is received. An intermediate control signal is supplied to each of the above units. By feeding back the intermediate control signal as it is after signal switching, the past control state of the optical control signal is reset, and the light source control signal is immediately transmitted to the current control signal. The level corresponding to the APL of the video signal can be adjusted.
- the configuration is such that the light emission luminance of the light source is controlled in accordance with the level of the APL, so that an APL such as a movie software can be realized.
- the luminance of the light source is controlled in the direction in which the luminance decreases, so that the section of the display image quality in dark scenes, such as the black floating of the screen, can be improved.
- High quality images can be provided.
- the light source is controlled by the initial value control signal. By resetting the control signal, it is possible to control the light source brightness under new conditions when it is not desired to continue the previous control state, such as when switching the input video signal. You can get started. As a result, it is possible to avoid the problem that the control state of the light source luminance does not match the display image state, and it is possible to display an image that does not cause a sense of incongruity according to the display image state. .
- the video display device and the video display method according to the present invention provide a video comprising a display element having a transmissive or reflective light modulation function and a light source for irradiating the display element with light.
- a display element having a transmissive or reflective light modulation function
- a light source for irradiating the display element with light.
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