200921627 九、發明說明： 【發明所屬之技術領域】 本發明係關於一種包含複數個 置，針對該模組顯示裝置二不面板之模組顯示裝 使用該重現系統來驅動 ‘貞不貝科之重現系統，以及 【先前技術】 &置之方法。 任何立體感顯示器所 心/ 的基本原理係提供一斜与褚· 一者係提供給一觀察者尤 對办像· 咳等fM象Μ盥n 、 又，而一者係提供給其右眼。 及“像隨與該等眼睛之間 δ於Λ #+甘h 哪祁寺之視差而不同，以 至於在對其一起進行觀察時， 深；^ , 屋生—早一三維場景之具有 冰度的印象。某些立體咸 窃错由顯示兩個景Μ象並使用 特殊的眼鏡來限制透射至#一 豕芄使用 ^ ^ 母眼知的影像來實現此點。在 某些糸統中，該等影傻孫 你 、夺顯示但係顯示為不同色彩， 該4色彩係藉由在該等眼睛上方 之對應彩色的透鐘洗彳壁| 性地過渡。在其他系統中，兮蓉… 迓鏡來選擇 杨像隸速連續顯示，而 在該眼鏡中的同步快門使得亡 Γ、Π使付左眼影像變模糊而不為該右眼 所見’反之亦然。 動立體感顯不器允許觀察者不使用特殊眼鏡便觀察三 維影像。可使用不同類型的顯示構造來實現此點：例如Τ 視差阻障顯示器及透鏡顯示器。此等兩類顯示器皆順著類 似原理來操作：在-顯示螢幕上以_交錯方式顯示一對立 體影像’而—光學系統之前部受覆蓋’以控制觀察該等影 像可循之方向。視差阻障顯示器使用交錯阻障之—圖案， 此圖案對應於在該等影像在該顯示器上之交錯。透鏡顯示 134219.doc 200921627 器使用一組透鏡元件以在不同方向上引導 Ή导这專不同影像。 在兩個情況下，相對於該顯示器處於一 罝之—觀察 者將在每一眼睛中正確地看見該立體對之每一影像。 美國專利案第6,11 8,584號說明用於製造三維顯示器的士 多習知方法之一。此一及其他方法本質上使用二維影像= 來經由立體觀測產生一深度尺寸之印象。但是，其提供具 有一有限範圍的深度及常常較窄的視角之三維影像。200921627 IX. Description of the Invention: [Technical Field] The present invention relates to a module display device including a plurality of devices for a display device of the module, and the display device is used to drive the "Beauty" Reproduce the system, as well as the [previous technique] & method. The basic principle of any stereoscopic display is to provide a slant and 褚. One is provided to an observer, especially for coughing, etc., and one is provided to the right eye. And "like the parallax of the δ Λ + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + The impression that some stereotypes are achieved by displaying two scenes and using special glasses to limit the transmission to the image used by the mother eye. In some systems, Waiting for the shadow of the sun, you will win the display but the display will be different colors. The 4 colors will be transitioned by the corresponding colored transparent clocks above the eyes. In other systems, Cistanche... To select the continuous display of the Yang image, and the synchronous shutter in the glasses makes the image of the left eye blur, but not the right eye. The vice versa. The stereoscopic display allows the observer. Viewing 3D images without special glasses. Different types of display configurations can be used to achieve this: for example, parallax barrier displays and lens displays. Both types of displays operate on a similar principle: on-display screens _Interlaced way to display a pair of standing The image 'and the front of the optical system is covered' to control the direction in which the images can be viewed. The parallax barrier display uses a staggered barrier-pattern that corresponds to the interlacing of the images on the display. Display 134219.doc 200921627 uses a set of lens elements to guide the different images in different directions. In both cases, it is in a glimpse with the display - the observer will see it correctly in each eye One of the stereoscopic pairs of images. U.S. Patent No. 6,11,584 describes one of the conventional methods for manufacturing three-dimensional displays. This and other methods essentially use two-dimensional images = to generate a stereoscopic view. An impression of depth dimension. However, it provides a three-dimensional image with a limited range of depths and often narrower viewing angles.
已建議其他技術來避免立體感顯示器之此等限制。諸如 體積顯示器之類技術尋求提供更大的深度及視角。例如， Won-Suk Chun等人的「空間三維基礎架構：與顯示器無關 的軟體框架、高速重現電子元件及若干新穎顯示器」 (SPIE-IS&T電子成像學刊，卯圧第兄以卷第^之至^2頁 (2005))所說明的多平面顯示器具有高達36〇度的視角。其 他所建議的體積顯示器依賴由雷射激發的氣體來產生全像 效應。 此類體積顯示器技術係新穎、複雜而鮮為人知。此外， 其產生與現有立體感顯示器不相關聯的額外缺點。在體積 影像中，物件一般係透明，@冑致關鍵的知覺深度線索之 一損失。在許多情況下，還犧牲諸如對比度、㈣度及色 彩深度之類影像品質。 亦已建議多面板三維顯示器系統。在D. Sandin等人的 「varrier自動立體感虛擬實境顯示器」（acm圖形學報， 2005年ACM SIGGRAPH學刊，第对，第_，第m至 9〇3頁）中’說明其中所顯示的立體感影像依據一觀察者的 134219.doc 200921627 位置而變化之一顯示器。因此，隨著觀察者移動，可呈現 來自不同視角之影像。然而，觀察者的移動範圍（及因此 可能的視角範圍）仍相當有限。 【發明内容】 根據所有此等現有系統，對具有既定立體感系統的簡單 性及可接取性且提供最近體積技術的改良深度及視角屬性 而不存在相關聯的影像品質缺點之一三維顯示系統之需要 仍未得到滿足。 本毛明滿足上述需求。本發明係由獨立項來定義。附屬 項定義有利的具體實施例。 在依據本發明之重現系統、模組三維顯示裝置及對應的 驅動方法中，將視點用於影像重現以便該模組三維顯示器 向用於衫像重現的視點提供—三維影像。處在對應於該視 點的位置之一觀察者因此看見該三維影像。 藉由將數個顯示面板連接至—共同的重現系統並在每一 面板上顯示整體三維影像之不同部分或不同視圖，該觀察 者可獲得從-廣泛範圍的視角看見一三維場景之機會。因 此’使得所顯示的整體三維影像之解析度以所使用螢幕的 數目為倍數而增加。由於該等顯示面板具有一可憑藉該等 -不面板之至少一者係τ移動（即其相對位置及方位係可 調正）之事實而變更的給定幾何組態’因此可將該模组三 維顯示器之整體形狀調適用於欲顯示的三維模型或場景7 因此該觀察者可選擇如何組態該模組三維顯示器，以便 始終看見最有趣或最有益的視圖。在每次改變組態時，該 134219.doc 200921627 重現系統便藉由適當地修改所龜；从i 所顯7^的立體感影像來作屮π 應’從而始終獲得-無縫的整體三維影像。以此 口 不 使用輕易便可獲得之三_示面板技術來獲得—體積顯了 器之優點。 幾何組態表示個別顯示面板的相對方位及/或位置以及 其個別形狀。因此，該幾何組態的參數可包括定義— 面板的角i、位置、大小及/或形狀之該些參數。在該： 組三維顯示裝置之使用期間，該等參數可以係可變或怪定 的。因此’對於—堅硬㈣示面板，該大小可以係怪定 的，而其方位或位置可改變。或者，對於一換性顯示器， 與其形狀相關的參數亦可在使用期間隨時間改變。本發明 向-其中所有（多數）顯示面板係可重新組態及/或具換性之 撓性模組三維顯示裝置提供對制者的友善性及影像品質 之大幅改良。 在本發明之背景下，顯示面板包括所有習知的顯示面 板例如單像或立體感顯示面板。立體感顯示面板包括該 些能夠給予一觀察者-物件的-立體及/或環視印象之顯 不面板。因此’可將不同的立體顯示技術詩該等立體感 顯示面板，每-技術針對該模組三維顯示@皆具有其特定 的，點。-方面可使用二維面板產生—顯示面板之立體及/ 或衣視印象’帛等二維面板在該觀察者需要使用能使其向 正確眼睛提供正確影像的額外構件之情況下同時或依序提 2至少兩個不同視圖（針對每一眼睛各一視圖）之影像。另 方面，使用自動立體感顯示面板產生立體或環視印象， 134219.doc 200921627 該等自動立體感顯示面板不需要該觀察者使用額外的觀察 構件來體驗其立體或環視能力。 較佳的係，該模組三維顯示裝置之一個以上或所有顯示 面板係可移動。可使用具有個別支樓或固持系統以能夠變 更個別顯示器的位置及方位之個別顯示面板來實現可移動 ί·生或者，可將該等顯示面板之一或多者附著於同一支撐 糸統而允許該等顯示面板之可移動性。可依據習知的方法 f &設計及製造此-支撐系統。或者，為促進該模組三維顯 f裝置對所顯示的三維模型或場景之適應性及/或增加在 該調適或該裝置的使用期間其對使用者的友善性，可將該 等顯示面板彼此連接，例如本申請案中說明的範例中所進 一步闡明。該系統可包含手動或電動化調整或可移動性。 在電動化調整或調適之情況下，可能有利的係向該重現系 統提供所顯示項目的資訊之一回授以便使該模組三維顯示 器能夠讓其顯示面板之幾何組態適應顯示於一特定時刻的 / 資訊。 i 較佳的係’該重現系統經調適用以接收描述一或多個觀 察者的位置之資訊;以及從該位置資訊導出該組= 可：作用以回應於改變的位置資訊而從-組改變的視點重 見〜像彳使用關於觀察該顯示器的觀察者之位置 :係^於其方位）的資訊來改良整體三維影像之影像品 質。實際上並非例如41·射 針對一、.且固疋的視點而重現影像，而 以：據一觀察者的實際位置來即時選擇及調適該等視 接者可將所重現的立體影像投射至觀察者之位置。效 1342l9.doc 200921627 果係始終向一移動的勸窣去接也 ^ .. 砂切恍糸者徒供一無縫的三維影像。 在一具體實施例中，該等個別顯示面板係自動立體感顯 不面板。此等顯示面板可使用透鏡配置，例如透鏡、或阻 障配置或此項技術中習知的任何其他構件，（每一者皆具 有其為人習知的特定優點），以便將不同視圖引向—二察 者的不同眼睛，藉此針對每—顯示面板產生_三維印卜 優點係該觀察者無需諸如護目鏡之類的額外構件來體驗該 模組三維顯示器之三㈣果。尤其係，該些放置於一環境 中或在使用者無法接取額外觀察構件不習慣於佩帶額外的 觀察構件之情況下用於-用途之模組三維顯示器受益於此 配置。此一用途例如係各種種類的招牌。 較佳的係，該模組三維顯示裝置亦包含測量該幾何組態 的參數之-感測器。此能使該重現系統在移動或調整該等 顯示面板之-者時自動更新視圖，而無需進—步輸入關於 新的幾何組態或配置之資訊。 的係，一顯示面板包括將該幾何組態的參數傳達給 ，重現系統之一通信介面。在此態樣之一具體實施例中， 每颍示面板負責將關於其自身組態的資訊傳送給該重現 系統。 較it的係’該等顯示面板之一者包括與該重現系統之一 直接通信介面，而其餘顯示面板包括與其他面板的通信介 面（用以與5亥重現系統直接通信）。以此方式，該等面板可 以一鏈接與該重現系統通信。重現系統與面板之間的通信 連接之數目可能會因此減少而與面板數目無關。 134219.doc 200921627 較佳的係，至少—MS ^ i 资勺μ娃 具換性，而該幾何組態之參 數包括該撓性顯示面板的 幻办狀之參數。撓性顯示面板延伸 該複數個顯示面板的幾何組 , 一 、甲』用自由度之數目，從而 允_組三維顯示袭置具有甚至更大的適應性。 較佳的係，該模組三維顯示梦@ % Α - 具不裝置適用於連接一額外的顯 不面板’而該呈現系統可操 呆作用以重現針對該額外顯示面 w像。可在該模組三維顯示裝置不在使用中時支援此 f 特.占仁#代或額外的係，在該裝置處於使用中時實現哕 特徵。與此類似之一「可鼓奸貼一 吋頁見该 夕 了 ”，'插」顯不器及重現系統之優點 之一係該觀察者可將整Μ =維加# · 正體—維顯不器構建成使得該等面板 之配置適配一任意的三維模 _ 芦俱！。該二維影像之遺失部分 直觀地引導該觀察者延伸該模組三維顯示器。 依據另一態樣，本發明提供—種針對一包含複數個顯示 面板的模組三維顯示器產生顯示資料之重現方法，以及— 種驅動該模組三維顯示梦罟夕士、+ 異.‘負不裝置之方法，該方法包含依據 ^ , 明之重現方法。 與該重現系統及該模組三維顯示器的特點相關而說明之 優點對於所提供之方法同樣十分適用。 在一具體實施例中，贫莖f . J T該4方法進一步包含將一額外顯示 面板連接至該幾何組態，操作該重現系統以重現額外影像 並將其顯示於額外面板上。或者，該等方法進一步包含從 該幾何組態移除-顯示面板，並操作該重現系統以繼續重 現針對其餘面板之影像。在該等方法之前述兩個具體實施 例之一有利變體中，在添加或從該模組三維顯示器移除— 134219.doc 12· 200921627 ==板期間繼續重現及/或顯示。此實現在-目的係增 唯:頁三維顯示器的大小之操作中驅動該模組三 措‘…、°因此’ #在使用期間發現無法藉由當時存在的 日士，0 术7滿意地顯不一欲顯示的特定物件 日守’可對該模組三維顯示器加以調適而直接觀察到結果。 因此’獲得該模組三維顯示器之簡單而精確的調整。 f 具體實施例中’該重現系統或該模組三維顯示器 知ϋ不-特定模組三維顯示器組態針對顯示—特定物件 或三維場景的合適性之—參數。因此，例如，可藉由該模 組二維顯示器之—圓形而非—矩形形狀來最佳地表示一球 形物件。可使用資訊回授及該等個別顯示面板之—電動化 調整來自動實行該調整。 本發明還提供-種電腦程^，丨包含經調適用以在該程 式係運行於—電腦或晶片上時指示-可程式化II件實行本 發明之上述方法之所有步驟的電腦程式碼構件以及一種在 -電腦可讀取媒體上的此—電腦程式之具體實施例。 【實施方式】 如上所述，先前技術之立體感顯示器使可描繪的深度及 視角之範圍党到限制。多視圖自動立體感顯示面板能夠在 不同位置向觀察者呈現多個+同的立體感影像。圖1顯示 如何可使用一透鏡陣列i來以此方式向不同空間位置提供 不同視圖。顯示-背光3、顯示器件2(例如—LCD及一透 鏡陣列1)。儘管此類技術提供視角範圍之一改良以及相應 地提供在觀察者圍繞該顯示面板移動時的可感知深度範 134219.doc 13 200921627 圍之改良，但仍存在明顯的限制。多個視圖之呈現一般 依賴於在一顯示器件2的像素上多個影像之交錯顯示（每一 視圖顯示一影像）。因此，對於每一額外視圖，減小每一 視圖之有效解析度。此熟知的減小連同該透鏡陣列的光學 特性思味著無法任意增加視圖之數目。 本發明者已明白，藉由將數個顯示面板組態用以顯示一 三維場景之不同成分（視圖、零件），可在解析度、視角及 深度感知方面獲得同時改良。此外’其還明白此一幾何組 態應可適應不同三維場景之需要。 圖2顯示本發明之一範例性具體實施例。在圖〜中，三 個方形顯示面板（螢幕）10、20及3〇係藉由兩個接頭4〇、5〇 來連接。為簡單起見，在此範例中將接頭4〇與5〇顯示為絞 鏈。此配置使得能自由地分別調整所連接的螢幕對1〇與20 以及20與30之間的角度。在圖以中，該等絞鏈各自處於一 180度的角度，而產生一平坦的（二維）幾何組態。圖汕顯示 如何可在該等絞鏈處折疊該等顯示面板以形成一立方體的 三個側面，此係作為一體積組態之一範例。該等絞鏈接頭 4〇及50現在各自處於一 9〇度的角度。在此配置中，可從頂 部在顯示面板1〇上以及從兩側在顯示面板2〇及3〇上呈現一 三維場景之視圖。該三維場景在該觀察者看起來彷彿其係 包含於受該等顯示面板約束的三維體積内。 在此範例中，該等顯示面板係彼此連接，但此並非必須 如此者。或者，該等顯示面板之每一者或多者可具有其獨 立的系統或支撐物以使其相對於該模組三維裝置之其他顯 134219.doc • 14- 200921627 示面板而定向。孰習 ^ . 、 、技π者應知如何基於該目的而設 a十並製備一機械（支擋彳备& 系、先以使其能實現該等顯示面板之 可移動性，以便在必要情 月兄下甚至在刼作期間亦可依據需 要而改變該組態。但Β ， 一 —疋在一較佳的有利設定中，該等個 別顯示面板彼此鄰接而传 — 便仵在該模組三維顯示裝置上看見 之一顯示看似係包含於兮继 該歲何方位之形狀内。在該情況 下，依據圖2之範例之連接太、、土 接方法，或在邊緣處提供接頭的Other techniques have been suggested to avoid such limitations of stereoscopic displays. Technologies such as volume displays seek to provide greater depth and viewing angles. For example, Won-Suk Chun et al. "Space 3D Infrastructure: Display-independent Software Framework, High-Speed Reproduction of Electronic Components, and Several Novel Displays" (SPIE-IS & T-Electronic Imaging Journal, 卯圧第兄卷卷第The multi-planar display described in ^^2 (2005)) has a viewing angle of up to 36 degrees. Other proposed volume displays rely on laser-excited gases to produce a holographic effect. Such volume display technologies are novel, complex, and little known. Moreover, it creates additional disadvantages that are not associated with existing stereoscopic displays. In volumetric images, objects are generally transparent, and @胄 causes a loss of key perception depth clues. In many cases, image quality such as contrast, (four) degrees, and color depth are also sacrificed. Multi-panel 3D display systems have also been proposed. In the "varrier autostereoscopic virtual reality display" by D. Sandin et al. (Acm Graphics Journal, 2005 ACM SIGGRAPH, pp., pp. m. pp. 3.9), the description shows The stereoscopic image changes one of the displays depending on the position of an observer's 134219.doc 200921627. Therefore, as the viewer moves, images from different perspectives can be rendered. However, the range of motion of the observer (and thus the range of possible angles of view) is still quite limited. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION According to all such prior systems, a three-dimensional display system that has the simplicity and accessibility of a given stereoscopic system and provides improved depth and viewing angle properties of recent volumetric techniques without the associated image quality disadvantages The need is still not being met. Ben Mao Ming meets the above requirements. The invention is defined by separate items. The sub-items define advantageous embodiments. In the reproducing system, the module three-dimensional display device and the corresponding driving method according to the present invention, the viewpoint is used for image reproduction so that the module three-dimensional display provides a three-dimensional image to the viewpoint for the shirt image reproduction. The observer is at one of the positions corresponding to the viewpoint and thus sees the three-dimensional image. By connecting several display panels to a common reproduction system and displaying different portions or different views of the overall three-dimensional image on each panel, the viewer has the opportunity to see a three-dimensional scene from a wide range of perspectives. Therefore, the resolution of the displayed overall three-dimensional image is increased by a multiple of the number of screens used. Since the display panels have a given geometric configuration that can be changed by virtue of the fact that at least one of the non-panels moves (ie, its relative position and orientation are positive), the module can be The overall shape of the 3D display is adapted to the 3D model or scene 7 to be displayed so the viewer can choose how to configure the 3D display of the module so that the most interesting or beneficial view is always visible. Each time the configuration is changed, the 134219.doc 200921627 reproduces the system by appropriately modifying the turtle; from the stereoscopic image of i's 7 屮 应 should be 'and thus always obtained - seamless overall 3D image. This port does not use the easy-to-obtain three-display panel technology to obtain the advantages of the volume display. The geometric configuration represents the relative orientation and/or position of the individual display panels and their individual shapes. Thus, the parameters of the geometric configuration may include those parameters that define the angle i, position, size, and/or shape of the panel. During the use of the group of three-dimensional display devices, the parameters may be variable or strange. Therefore, for a hard (four) display panel, the size can be ambiguous and its orientation or position can be changed. Alternatively, for a reversible display, parameters related to its shape may also change over time during use. The present invention provides a significant improvement in friend friendliness and image quality to a flexible module 3D display device in which all (most) display panels are reconfigurable and/or adaptable. In the context of the present invention, display panels include all conventional display panels such as single or stereoscopic display panels. The stereoscopic display panel includes these display panels that are capable of giving an observer-object a stereoscopic and/or looking-around impression. Therefore, different stereoscopic display technologies can be used to embody these three-dimensional display panels, and each technology has its own specific point for the three-dimensional display of the module. - Aspects can be created using a two-dimensional panel - a two-dimensional panel such as a stereoscopic display panel and/or a visual impression '帛", where the observer needs to use additional components that provide the correct image to the correct eye, simultaneously or sequentially 2 Images of at least two different views (one for each eye). On the other hand, an autostereoscopic display panel is used to create a stereo or surround impression, 134219.doc 200921627 These autostereoscopic display panels do not require the observer to use additional viewing members to experience their stereo or viewing capabilities. Preferably, one or more or all of the display panels of the module three-dimensional display device are movable. The individual display panels having individual branches or holding systems to be able to change the position and orientation of the individual displays can be moved or allowed to be attached to the same support system by one or more of the display panels. The mobility of these display panels. This support system can be designed and manufactured in accordance with conventional methods f & Alternatively, in order to facilitate the adaptability of the module to the displayed three-dimensional model or scene and/or to increase the friendliness of the user during the adaptation or use of the device, the display panels may be Connections are further illustrated, for example, in the examples illustrated in this application. The system can include manual or motorized adjustment or mobility. In the case of motorized adjustment or adaptation, it may be advantageous to provide the reproduction system with one of the information of the displayed item to enable the module's three-dimensional display to adapt its geometric configuration of the display panel to a particular display. Time / information. i preferred that the reproduction system is adapted to receive information describing the location of one or more viewers; and derive the group from the location information = can: act in response to the changed location information from the group The changed viewpoint reappears ~ like using the information about the observer's position on the display: the orientation of the display to improve the image quality of the overall 3D image. In fact, it is not for example that the image is reproduced for a fixed, and fixed view, and that the reconstructed stereoscopic image can be projected by instantly selecting and adapting the visual position according to an observer's actual position. To the position of the observer. Effect 1342l9.doc 200921627 The fruit system always goes to a mobile advisory. ^.. The sand cuts are for a seamless 3D image. In a specific embodiment, the individual display panels are auto-stereoscopically non-panel. Such display panels may use lens configurations, such as lenses, or barrier configurations, or any other components known in the art, each having its own specific advantages, to direct different views. - Different eyes of the two observers, whereby the advantage of producing a three-dimensional print for each display panel is that the observer does not need additional components such as goggles to experience the three (four) results of the three-dimensional display of the module. In particular, modular three-dimensional displays for use in an environment that is placed in an environment or where the user is unable to access additional viewing members are not accustomed to wearing additional viewing members, benefit from this configuration. This use is for example a variety of signboards. Preferably, the module three-dimensional display device also includes a sensor for measuring parameters of the geometric configuration. This enables the reproduction system to automatically update the view as it moves or adjusts the display panels without having to enter information about the new geometry configuration or configuration. The display panel includes a parameter that communicates the geometric configuration to a communication interface of the reproduction system. In one embodiment of this aspect, each of the display panels is responsible for communicating information about its own configuration to the rendering system. One of the display panels includes a direct communication interface with one of the reproduction systems, and the remaining display panels include communication interfaces with other panels (for direct communication with the 5H reproducing system). In this manner, the panels can communicate with the rendering system with a link. Reproducing the number of communication connections between the system and the panel may be reduced regardless of the number of panels. Preferably, at least the MS ^ i is versatile, and the parameters of the geometric configuration include the parameters of the flexible display panel. The flexible display panel extends the geometric group of the plurality of display panels, and the number of degrees of freedom is used, so that the three-dimensional display of the group has even greater adaptability. Preferably, the module three-dimensionally displays Dream@% Α - with no device adapted to connect an additional display panel' and the rendering system is operable to reproduce the image for the additional display surface. This can be used when the 3D display device of the module is not in use, and the 哕 feature can be realized when the device is in use. Similarly, one of the "can be smuggled with a page to see the eve", one of the advantages of the "plug" display and reproduce system is that the observer can put the whole Μ = 维加# ·正体-维显It is not constructed so that the configuration of the panels is adapted to an arbitrary three-dimensional module. . The missing portion of the two-dimensional image intuitively directs the viewer to extend the module's three-dimensional display. According to another aspect, the present invention provides a method for reproducing display data for a module three-dimensional display including a plurality of display panels, and a method for driving the module to three-dimensionally display a nightmare, a different. The method of not installing, the method includes a method according to ^, Ming. The advantages described in relation to the reproduction system and the features of the module's three-dimensional display are equally applicable to the methods provided. In a specific embodiment, the lean method f. The method further includes connecting an additional display panel to the geometric configuration, operating the reproduction system to reproduce the additional image and display it on an additional panel. Alternatively, the methods further include removing the display panel from the geometric configuration and operating the reproduction system to continue reproducing images for the remaining panels. In an advantageous variant of one of the two preceding embodiments of the methods, the reproduction and/or display continues during the addition or removal of the module's three-dimensional display during the period of the 134219.doc 12·200921627 == board. This implementation drives the module in the operation of the size of the page three-dimensional display '..., ° so '# during use, it is found that the Japanese can not be seen by the time. A specific object to be displayed can be adapted to the module's three-dimensional display and directly observe the result. Therefore, a simple and precise adjustment of the module's three-dimensional display is obtained. In a particular embodiment, the rendering system or the module's three-dimensional display knows that the particular module's three-dimensional display is configured for display—the suitability of a particular object or three-dimensional scene. Thus, for example, a spherical object can be best represented by the circular rather than a rectangular shape of the modular two-dimensional display. This adjustment can be automated using information feedback and the individual adjustments of the individual display panels. The present invention also provides a computer program, including computer program components adapted to perform all the steps of the above method of the present invention when the program is run on a computer or a wafer, and A specific embodiment of this computer program on a computer readable medium. [Embodiment] As described above, the prior art stereoscopic display limits the range of depths and viewing angles that can be drawn to the party. The multi-view auto-stereoscopic display panel is capable of presenting multiple + identical stereoscopic images to the viewer at different locations. Figure 1 shows how a lens array i can be used to provide different views to different spatial locations in this way. Display-backlight 3, display device 2 (e.g., LCD and a lens array 1). While such techniques provide an improvement in one of the range of viewing angles and correspondingly provide improvements in the perceived depth of the viewer as it moves around the display panel, there are still significant limitations. The presentation of multiple views generally relies on the interlaced display of multiple images on a pixel of a display device 2 (one image is displayed per view). Therefore, for each additional view, reduce the effective resolution of each view. This well-known reduction, along with the optical characteristics of the lens array, does not allow for an arbitrarily increasing number of views. The inventors have appreciated that by configuring several display panels to display different components (views, parts) of a three dimensional scene, simultaneous improvements in resolution, viewing angle, and depth perception are obtained. Furthermore, it is understood that this geometrical configuration should be adaptable to the needs of different three-dimensional scenes. Figure 2 shows an exemplary embodiment of the invention. In Fig. ～, three square display panels (screens) 10, 20 and 3 are connected by two connectors 4〇, 5〇. For the sake of simplicity, the joints 4〇 and 5〇 are shown as hinges in this example. This configuration makes it possible to freely adjust the angle between the connected screen pairs 1 〇 and 20 and 20 and 30, respectively. In the figure, the strands are each at an angle of 180 degrees, resulting in a flat (two-dimensional) geometric configuration. The figure shows how the display panels can be folded at the hinges to form the three sides of a cube, which is an example of a volume configuration. The twisted link heads 4 and 50 are now each at an angle of 9 degrees. In this configuration, a view of the three-dimensional scene can be presented on the display panel 1 〇 and on the display panel 2 〇 and 3 顶 from the top. The three dimensional scene appears to the viewer as if it were contained within a three dimensional volume constrained by the display panels. In this example, the display panels are connected to each other, but this is not necessarily the case. Alternatively, each or more of the display panels may have their own separate system or support oriented relative to other display panels of the modular three-dimensional device.孰^, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , The configuration may also be changed as needed during the production of the brothers. However, in a preferred advantageous setting, the individual display panels are adjacent to each other and are transferred to the module. One of the three-dimensional display devices is seen to appear to be included in the shape of the aging device. In this case, the connection according to the example of FIG. 2 is too, the soil connection method, or the joint is provided at the edge.
任何其他連接方法皆古 有利於保持顯示形狀完整性及/或對 使用者友善的使用性。 圖3解說此原理，其顯示四個顯示面板20、25、3。及35 —歲何m ―平面圖。每—面板顯示與其配置對應 隹易景之不同的立體感視圖。因此，處於該顯示 器的-側之-觀察一顯示面板20的觀察者1〇〇會看見該三 維場景之—側之—立體感影像，而處於與該第-觀察者成 90度而觀察另—顯示面板30之-觀察者110會看見該三維 場景之另一側。所顯示的視圖及該等觀察位置對應，從而 產生-虛擬場景200之一一致的整體印象。處於正確位置 的觀察看見該場景之三維（立㈣ 該虛擬場景係一真實場景而該等顯示面板僅係透明的視 窗。觀看其他面板25及35的其他觀察者會看見該場景的相 對側之對應的立體感影像。 應注意，▼藉由使用不同類型㈣貝*面板來實現諸如圖 2及3之範例所表示的本發明。因此，可將提供—二維影像 之任何可用類型的顯示面板用於該等顯示面板。在此等顯 134219.doc 200921627 示面板之最簡單範例中，每一顯示面板顯示僅一視圖(二 維），而該二維效果完全依賴該模組三維顯示器之形狀。 在忒情況下，該場景並非在該面板之系統内而係僅在該等 面板表面視覺化。在一較佳範例中，該顯示面板係提供至 少兩個視圖（即，提供至少一單一立體感影像）之—立體感 顯示面板。該整體模組三維顯示裝置憑藉該等多個顯示面 板來獲得多個視圖。因&，該三維效果現在依賴該模經三 維顯示器之形狀且依賴藉由一顯示面板提供之固有立體感 影像。在更先進的範例中，該等顯示面板中的至少若干能 夠提供多視圖的立體感影像。藉此，在不減少面板數目之 情況下，進一步增加每一顯示器之視圖數目，同樣增加該 模組三維顯示裝置之視圖數目。此將產生該模組三維顯示 器之一甚至更佳的三維效果及或環視能力。 在一諸如圖2及3所示者之類的模組三維顯示器之一範例 中，使用採用透鏡、阻障或其他基於視差的立體感顯示技 術（例如此項技術中所習知者）之立體感顯示面板’以便提 供至少兩個不同視圖。一般稱為自動立體感顯示面板之此 等立體感顯示面板提供一優點，即觀察者無需諸如護目鏡 之類的額外構件來體驗此—顯示面板及因此體驗該模組三 維顯示器之立體感影像。 在一模組二維顯示器之另一範例中，言亥等立體感顯示面 板同時或依序提供每一面板的至少兩個視圖（每一眼睛之 一視圓）’而使得當該觀察者使用允許其向正確眼睛提供 正確視圖之額外構件日夺其體驗到來自該顯示面板之一立體 134219.doc -16· 200921627 感(多視圖)影像。在此項技術中習知此類基於護目鏡之系 統乃用於單—面板，其採用基於顏色(例如紅綠眼鏡)、光 極化及時間多工快門之立體分離。 —”針對4等自動立體感顯示面板而柄對於解析度及/或 環視能力說明者相同的優點及選項亦適用。因此，當顯示 僅兩個不同視圖時，該整體模組三維顯示裝置卻獲得多個 視圖，而解析度不會有任何損失且具有明顯不同的視角。 〆’ 因此，大大增強該觀察者對深度之感知。應明白，不同視 圖的時間順序顯示之-額外優點使得對空間像素解析度之 需要放鬆》 、較佳的係，在另一範例中’該等立體感顯示面板能夠調 適（’工由光學、機械或電子構件）圍繞該立體感顯示面板之 觀察位置（此等位置係視點），在此等觀察位置處形成立體 感對。即，該等顯示面板觀察位置並非 由來自該重現系統之指令來調適。 _了係稭 -圖4係顯示依據本發明之—具體實施例之—模組三維顯 示方法之-流程圖。該程序係藉由決定該等顯示面板之幾 何組態之初始參數而開始。從此等參數，可導出針對所需 立體感影像之正確的視點。一重現操作接著使用所導出的 視點資訊連同所提供的三維資料來重現所需要的影像。 該三維資料可與一欲視覺化的三維模型或一欲顯示的 (，、實）二維場景相關。可以各種形式或格式來提供該資 料。吾等可使用二維資訊加上深度資訊以及在必要時視 要地使用閉塞資訊。或者，可使用多視圖視訊編碼格式。 134219.doc -17- 200921627 可使用其他格式而不脫離本發明。例如，可提供一三維模 型作為一數學描述，例如一網目或「導線框架」模型，而 可能提供一三維場景作為具有深度資訊之一或多個二維影 像。 ’、〆 圖5係顯示針對圖2之系統的控制系統之其他細節之—方 塊圖。該等顯示面板10' 20及30係連接至一重現系統6〇。 該重現系統可以係一具有用以連接至該等顯示面板之—器 件或介面的經程式化電腦。該重現系統可具有經設計且^ 以經程式化用以實行該重現方法的晶片之形式。該電腦或 晶片可以係依據在將本發明付諸實務之時所習知的製程來 製造。例如，可將標準的半導體技術應用於此目的。該重 現系統60負責重現該等立體感影像（即，來自各種視圖之 影像對）並將其提供給該等顯示面板。因此，該重現系統 具有關於欲顯示的三維模型或場景之資訊，且亦知道該等 顯示面板的當前幾何組態。例如，在圖几之情況下，該重 現系統會知道該等接祕與5G之角度以及哪些面板係藉由 哪一接頭來連接。在圖2b所示組態之情況下，此等未數足 以全面地決定幾何形狀。在本發明之一簡單的具體實施例 中可測里該等參數並從將其發送給該重現系統之處直接 向該重新系統或獨立地在每—面板處手動提供該等參數。 該重現系統60依據該幾何組態來導出所需要的視點，從 該-維核型/場景之對應視圖重現影像並將其發送至相關 無^ 丁面可使用標準硬體（例如—個人電腦圖形卡）來 現用於具有固定視點的單一與多視圖立體感顯示 134219.doc -18- 200921627 器之重現演算法在先前技術中已為人熟知。重現包括Any other connection method is advantageous to maintain the shape integrity of the display and/or user-friendly use. Figure 3 illustrates this principle, which shows four display panels 20, 25, 3. And 35 - old age - m - floor plan. Each panel displays a different stereoscopic view that corresponds to its configuration. Therefore, the observer viewing the display panel 20 on the side of the display will see the stereoscopic image of the side of the three-dimensional scene while being at 90 degrees to the first observer and observe another. The viewer 110 of the display panel 30 will see the other side of the three dimensional scene. The displayed views correspond to the viewing positions, resulting in a consistent overall impression of one of the virtual scenes 200. The observation in the correct position sees the three-dimensional scene of the scene (the fourth virtual scene is a real scene and the display panels are only transparent windows. Other observers viewing the other panels 25 and 35 will see the corresponding side of the scene Stereoscopic image. It should be noted that ▼ the invention represented by the examples of Figures 2 and 3 is implemented by using different types of (four) shell* panels. Therefore, any available type of display panel providing two-dimensional images can be used. In these simple display panels, in the simplest example of the display panel 134219.doc 200921627, each display panel displays only one view (two-dimensional), and the two-dimensional effect is completely dependent on the shape of the three-dimensional display of the module. In the case of 忒, the scene is not within the system of the panel but is only visualized on the surface of the panels. In a preferred example, the display panel provides at least two views (ie, providing at least one single perspective) a three-dimensional display panel. The overall module three-dimensional display device obtains a plurality of views by using the plurality of display panels. The three-dimensional effect is due to & Relying on the shape of the mold through the three-dimensional display and relying on the inherent stereoscopic image provided by a display panel. In a more advanced example, at least some of the display panels are capable of providing a multi-view stereoscopic image. Further increasing the number of views per display without increasing the number of panels increases the number of views of the module's three-dimensional display device. This will result in an even better three-dimensional effect and orbital capability of the module's three-dimensional display. In an example of a modular three-dimensional display such as that shown in Figures 2 and 3, the use of a lens, barrier or other parallax-based stereoscopic display technology (such as those known in the art) is used. Stereoscopic display panel 'in order to provide at least two different views. These stereoscopic display panels, generally referred to as auto-stereoscopic display panels, provide the advantage that the viewer does not need additional components such as goggles to experience this - the display panel And thus experience the stereoscopic image of the three-dimensional display of the module. In another example of a modular two-dimensional display, A stereoscopic display panel such as Hai or the like provides at least two views of each panel simultaneously or sequentially (one of each eye is a circle)' such that when the observer uses an additional component that allows it to provide the correct view to the correct eye Experience a stereoscopic 134219.doc -16· 200921627 sensation (multi-view) image from the display panel. It is known in the art that such goggle-based systems are used for single-panels based on color (eg Stereo separation of red-green glasses), optical polarization and time-multiplexed shutters. — “For 4th-level auto-stereoscopic display panels, the handles are equally applicable to the same advantages and options for resolution and/or viewing capability. Therefore, when When only two different views are displayed, the overall module three-dimensional display device obtains multiple views without any loss of resolution and a significantly different viewing angle. 〆 ' Therefore, the observer's perception of depth is greatly enhanced. It should be understood that the chronological display of different views - additional advantages make the need for spatial pixel resolution relaxed, preferred system, in another example, 'the stereoscopic display panels can be adapted (' by optical, mechanical Or an electronic component) surrounds the viewing position of the stereoscopic display panel (the positional viewpoints), and a stereoscopic pair is formed at the viewing positions. That is, the viewing position of the display panels is not adapted by instructions from the rendering system. - Figure 4 is a flow chart showing a three-dimensional display method of a module in accordance with the present invention. The program begins by determining the initial parameters of the geometric configuration of the display panels. From these parameters, the correct viewpoint for the desired stereo image can be derived. A reproduction operation then uses the derived viewpoint information along with the provided three-dimensional data to reproduce the desired image. The three-dimensional data can be associated with a three-dimensional model to be visualized or a two-dimensional scene to be displayed. This information can be provided in various forms or formats. We can use 2D information plus depth information and use occlusion information where necessary. Alternatively, a multiview video encoding format can be used. 134219.doc -17- 200921627 Other formats may be used without departing from the invention. For example, a three-dimensional model can be provided as a mathematical description, such as a mesh or "wire frame" model, and a three-dimensional scene can be provided as one or more two-dimensional images with depth information. Figure 5 is a block diagram showing additional details of the control system for the system of Figure 2. The display panels 10' 20 and 30 are connected to a reproduction system 6 〇. The reproducing system can be a stylized computer having a device or interface for connecting to the display panels. The reproduction system can be in the form of a wafer that is designed and programmed to perform the reproduction method. The computer or chip may be manufactured in accordance with processes well known in the practice of the present invention. For example, standard semiconductor technology can be applied for this purpose. The rendering system 60 is responsible for reproducing and providing the stereoscopic images (i.e., image pairs from various views) to the display panels. Thus, the reproduction system has information about the three-dimensional model or scene to be displayed, and also the current geometric configuration of the display panels. For example, in the case of a few diagrams, the reproduction system will know which edges are connected to the 5G and which panels are connected by which connector. In the case of the configuration shown in Figure 2b, these are not sufficient to fully determine the geometry. In a simple embodiment of the invention, the parameters are measurable and are directly provided to the re-system or independently at each panel from where it was sent to the reproduction system. The rendering system 60 derives the desired viewpoint according to the geometric configuration, and reproduces the image from the corresponding view of the dimensional nucleus/scene and sends it to the relevant non-standard surface using standard hardware (eg, individual) Computer graphics cards are now available for single and multi-view stereoscopic displays with fixed viewpoints. The reproduction algorithm of 134219.doc -18-200921627 is well known in the prior art. Reproduction includes
藉由具有對應視點的若干虛擬相機來捕獲的二b 衫像實質上相同之影像。在本發明之系統中，明顯的差異 係該幾何级態及因此該等視點可改變。但是，基本的重現 技術係相同。以圖2b為例’可藉由解決一正向運動問題而 在任料間從該等接頭角度參數來決定該幾何組態（及因 此决疋所需視點）。用於此—解決方式之數學方法較簡單 而且在諸如機器人技術之類領域中已為人熟知。 在母一顯示面板的觀察位置係可調適之情況下，追蹤該 顯示器之-或多個觀察者的位置會有利。在先前技術中吾 等習知用於追蹤的各種感測器系統及方法(在此情況下， 頭或臉追蹤方法尤其重要）。當可獲得一觀察者的位置資 訊時，該重現系統應使用此資訊來導出針對在該時刻最適 σ «亥等觀察者的影像之視點。換言之，該等視點將取決於 該等顯示面板之幾何組態及取決於該等觀察者之位置。參 考圖3，例如，應將面板2〇所顯示的影像投射成使得該等 視圖及觀察位置係最佳化為儘可能接近該觀察者1〇〇之位 置。同樣，面板3 0可顯示針對另一觀察者丨丨〇而最佳化的 視圖。 在另—範例中，該等顯示面板係多視圖立體感顯示器。 在此情況下，該重現系統向每一面板提供該組正確的多個 視圖。圖6顯示具有兩個多視圖顯示面板之一簡單的範例 性組態。每一顯示面板能夠顯示至少兩個立體感影像，而 在當前的幾何組態中至少一對觀察位置係一致。因此，一 134219.doc •19- 200921627 顯示面板5顯示—獨立視圖1〇〇與一共同視圖1〇5,而該第 不：板15顯示該共同視圖1〇5與另一獨立視圖"。。換 =之，藉由兩個顯示面板來顯示共同視圖。效果係從 視圖1〇〇、士由視圖1〇5至視圖11〇圍繞該顯示震置移動之— 觀察者獲得一罝—μ ^ ^ ^ ^ 的一致而無縫三維影像之印象。隨著該 等個別面板顯不其他視圖之能力增加，可以顯示更多數目 的：同視圖，從而進一步改良無縫的印象。該觀察體驗盘 一三維體積顯示器之觀察體驗相&較適±。 ” 在β亥等視圖係針對—或多個受追縱的觀察者而最佳化之 障况下4重現系統將嘗試針對每一面板提供一組適當的 多個視圖’以使得在每一觀察者圍繞該顯示器獨立移動時 將-無縫的三維影像呈現給該觀察者。但是，熟習此項技 *者會明自’對於觀察者位置之特定組態及組合，一給定 的多視圖顯示面板之特徵將施加限制，從而防止任純目 的觀察者同時進行正確的觀察。㈣，隨著具有更佳待徵The two b-shirts captured by a number of virtual cameras having corresponding viewpoints are substantially identical images. In the system of the invention, the apparent difference is the geometrical level and thus the viewpoints can be varied. However, the basic reproduction techniques are the same. Taking Figure 2b as an example, the geometric configuration (and hence the desired viewpoint) can be determined from among these joint angle parameters by solving a forward motion problem. The mathematical methods used for this-solution are relatively simple and well known in fields such as robotics. Tracking the position of the display - or multiple observers may be advantageous where the viewing position of the parent-display panel is adjustable. In the prior art, we have known various sensor systems and methods for tracking (in this case, the head or face tracking method is especially important). When an observer's location information is available, the reproduction system should use this information to derive a viewpoint for the image of the viewer at that time. In other words, the viewpoints will depend on the geometric configuration of the display panels and on the location of the viewers. Referring to Figure 3, for example, the image displayed on panel 2〇 should be projected such that the views and viewing positions are optimized to be as close as possible to the viewer. Similarly, panel 30 can display a view that is optimized for another viewer. In another example, the display panels are multi-view stereoscopic displays. In this case, the rendering system provides each panel with the correct set of views for each panel. Figure 6 shows a simple example configuration with one of two multi-view display panels. Each display panel is capable of displaying at least two stereoscopic images, and at least one pair of viewing positions is consistent in the current geometric configuration. Thus, a 134219.doc • 19- 200921627 display panel 5 displays—independent view 1〇〇 with a common view 1〇5, and the first: board 15 displays the common view 1〇5 with another independent view". . Change = to display the common view by two display panels. The effect is moved from view 1〇〇, from view 1〇5 to view 11〇 around the display—the observer obtains a consistent and seamless 3D image impression of 罝-μ ^ ^ ^ ^. As these individual panels become more capable of displaying other views, a greater number of views can be displayed: the same view, further improving the seamless impression. The observation experience disk is a viewing experience of a three-dimensional volume display. The 4-reproduction system will try to provide a suitable set of multiple views for each panel in the case that the view such as βHai is optimized for or against multiple tracked observers. The observer presents a seamless-three-dimensional image to the observer as it moves independently of the display. However, those skilled in the art will recognize from a particular configuration and combination of observer positions, a given multi-view. The features of the display panel will impose restrictions to prevent any purely intended observer from making correct observations at the same time. (iv), with better forbidden
C (例如，更大的獨立視角)之顯示器變成可用，此類限制變 得不太重要。 一現將，考圖7及8來說明本發明之其他可選特點。圖7顯 厂、八中每.，，具示面板併入用以測量該幾何組態的參數之一 感測斋70與用以將該等測量發送至該重現系統之一通信介 面8〇的本發明之—具體實施例。此—配置消除對手動輸入 該等參數之需要。 】所採用的感測器之類型將取決於欲測量參數之數目及類 進而將取决於藉以將該等顯示面板連接於該裝置中 134219.doc -20- 200921627 的接頭之構造。例如，在該等接頭係絞鏈之圖2之簡單具 體實施例巾，可能使用-角度感測器。在先前技術中吾等 省知適用於此目的之各種旋轉位置感測器，包括（例如）磁 性及電位類型。一般地，整體三維影像品質將取決於該等 感測器之準確度。例如，對於所述之旋轉感測器，為獲得 較佳的影像品質，較佳的係±1度或更佳之一測量精度。 為以更大的自由度來連接接頭，更先進的感測器將較合 適。但是，適用於較寬範圍的可行組態之諸多感測器已為 人習知（同樣，在諸如機器人技術之類領域中）而無法在此 詳盡列出。一般地，對於平坦顯示面板之一組態，有關的 戍何參數係相對位置及方位之該些參數，而測量此等參數 之任何感測器可能適用於一給定具體實施例。應注意，儘 管在圖7之範例中將該感測器顯示為包含於該顯示面板 中，但此不一定係實際情況。該等感測器可以係該重現系 統之部分，例如，用以與傳統面板互動。 在感測器70係與每—顯示面板相關聯之與圖7所示者類 似的具體實施例中，一般將提供一通信介面以向該重現系 統60發送最新測量。此通信介面可與接收欲顯示影像之介 面為同一介面，或者其可以係一分離介面。熟習此項技藝 者會明白，可使用任何合適的有線或無線通信介面。 圖8顯示圖7所示配置之一變化。而在圖7中，每一顯示 面板與該重現系統60直接通信，在圖8之具體實施例中， 僅該第一顯示面板1〇經由其通信介面80a與該重現系統6〇 直接通信。該第二顯示面板2〇及第三顯示面板3〇經由其介 134219.doc -21 - 200921627 面80b以一鏈接與該重現系統通信。同樣的該通信可包 括從該重現系統向該等面板傳送之影像以及從該等感測器 向該重現系統傳送的幾何參數之測量。此通信鏈路型式係 有利的’因為其減少在該重現系統處所需要的資料連接之 數目。此進而使得可容易地擴展該系统，因為只要藉由將 額外的顯示面板附加於該邏輯鏈而始終可將該等額外的顯 示面板鏈結至該重現系統。當該等顯示面板本身係以鏈接 實體連接時’如同在圖2之範例中，此鏈接配置尤其人 適。但是，該等通信介面在—鏈接中的鏈結不限於該等^ 體（接頭）連接形成一面板鏈之情況。 在圖8之鏈接配置中並參考幾何組態參數之通信，心 介面㈣經設計為兼用於從另-面板接收測量f料並將戶; 接收及/或測量之資料沿該鏈接發送至下一面板。通信介 面8〇a將所有收集到的測量之參數發送至該重現系統。^ 另-適宜但非本質的特點係即使在該系統正在操作時亦 連接及斷接面板之能力。以此方式支援「熱插/拔」之顯 示面板向該觀察者提供額外的可能性。想像圖_示之幾 何組態：若該觀察者在部分已形成的立方體背後移動至不 ，任何顯示面板的視場内之一位置，則將破壞該三維虛擬 場景之幻像。但是’只要在該立方體之背部添加一額外的 顯示面板’使其平行於面板2G但面朝相反方向即可。回應 於此新面板之存在，該重現系統將重現與在顯示面板Μ 顯不的該等視圖相反 °〆寸平刑土啊囬极。囚 此可延伸該幻像，而該觀窣者 贶幣有了添加面板以顯示額外視 134219.doc •22- 200921627 圖，直至對整體三維影像滿意為止。正如延伸視圖範圍一 樣’亦可在與現有顯示面板相同的幾何平面中添加面板以 增加整體顯示之有效解析度。應明白，本發明不限於在圖 2之範例中說明的平坦或立方體幾何方位’而事實上可在 藉由所使用顯示面板的數目、其可移動性來定義之邊界内 :成任何可構想的形狀，以便定義一特定的幾何方位或組 態及其個別形狀。 fA display of C (for example, a larger independent perspective) becomes available, and such restrictions become less important. A further alternative feature of the invention will now be described with reference to Figures 7 and 8. In Fig. 7, the display panel, the display panel incorporates one of the parameters for measuring the geometric configuration, and the communication interface for transmitting the measurements to one of the reproduction systems. The present invention - a specific embodiment. This—configuration eliminates the need to manually enter these parameters. The type of sensor employed will depend on the number and type of parameters to be measured and will in turn depend on the configuration of the connector by which the display panels are attached to the device 134219.doc -20- 200921627. For example, in the simple embodiment of Fig. 2 of the hinges of the joints, it is possible to use an angle sensor. In the prior art we have known various rotary position sensors suitable for this purpose, including, for example, magnetic and potential types. In general, the overall 3D image quality will depend on the accuracy of the sensors. For example, for the rotary sensor described above, one of the measurement accuracy of ±1 degree or better is preferred for obtaining better image quality. To connect the connectors with greater freedom, more advanced sensors will be more suitable. However, many sensors suitable for a wide range of feasible configurations are well known (again, in areas such as robotics) and cannot be exhaustively listed here. Generally, for one of the flat display panels, the relevant parameters are relative to the position and orientation of the parameters, and any sensor that measures such parameters may be suitable for a given embodiment. It should be noted that although the sensor is shown as being included in the display panel in the example of Fig. 7, this is not necessarily the case. The sensors can be part of the reproduction system, for example, to interact with conventional panels. In a particular embodiment in which sensor 70 is associated with each display panel, similar to that shown in Figure 7, a communication interface will generally be provided to transmit the most recent measurements to the rendering system 60. The communication interface can be the same interface as the interface for receiving the image to be displayed, or it can be a separate interface. Those skilled in the art will appreciate that any suitable wired or wireless communication interface can be used. Figure 8 shows a variation of the configuration shown in Figure 7. In FIG. 7, each display panel is in direct communication with the reproduction system 60. In the specific embodiment of FIG. 8, only the first display panel 1 communicates directly with the reproduction system 6 via its communication interface 80a. . The second display panel 2 and the third display panel 3 communicate with the reproduction system via a link 134219.doc -21 - 200921627 face 80b with a link. The same communication may include measurements of images transmitted from the reproduction system to the panels and geometric parameters transmitted from the sensors to the reproduction system. This type of communication link is advantageous because it reduces the number of data connections required at the reproduction system. This in turn makes it possible to easily extend the system, as the additional display panels can always be linked to the reproduction system by simply attaching additional display panels to the logic chain. This link configuration is particularly interesting when the display panels themselves are connected by a link entity as in the example of Figure 2. However, the links in the communication interface are not limited to the case where the connectors (joints) are connected to form a panel chain. In the link configuration of Figure 8 and with reference to the communication of the geometric configuration parameters, the interface (4) is designed to also be used to receive measurements from the other panel and to send and/or measure the data along the link to the next panel. The communication interface 8A sends the parameters of all collected measurements to the reproduction system. ^ Another - suitable but not essential feature is the ability to connect and disconnect panels even while the system is operating. A display panel that supports "hot plug/pull" in this way provides the viewer with additional possibilities. Imagining the geometry of the figure: If the observer moves behind a partially formed cube, the position of any of the display panels will destroy the illusion of the three-dimensional virtual scene. However, it suffices to add an additional display panel to the back of the cube so as to be parallel to the panel 2G but facing in the opposite direction. In response to the existence of this new panel, the reproduction system will reappear as opposed to those views that are not visible on the display panel. Prison This extends the phantom, and the viewer has added a panel to display additional views until the overall 3D image is satisfied. Just like extending the view range, you can also add panels in the same geometric plane as the existing display panel to increase the effective resolution of the overall display. It should be understood that the present invention is not limited to the flat or cubic geometric orientations illustrated in the example of FIG. 2 and may in fact be within the boundaries defined by the number of display panels used, its movability: into any conceivable Shape to define a specific geometric orientation or configuration and its individual shapes. f
因此’可藉由圖9所示組態來獲得形狀不同的模組三維 顯示器之範例。與具有可移動性的機構類似之一構建塊提 供該模組三維顯示器之多種成形。圖知中所繪之圓柱體很 適合於一展覽狀況，正如在觀察者可圍繞由顯示器組成的 塔而行走之招牌中。圖9b之組態可能可用於檢視—建築設 計，例如針對一摩天大樓之一設計，或對一患者的一器官 之一三維模型或掃描(其實現醫療動作）。另-方面，圖9c 之配置可用於顯示一城市平面圖或一戰場，其相對較低但 覆蓋一較寬區域。 /額外或替代的係’可改變該等顯示面板之形狀。其可以 係方形、矩形、三角形甚或圓形等。其形狀可以係皆相同 或依據品要從上述類型或任何其他類型中個別選擇。 仏&圖中所繪的所有範例皆由平坦顯示面板組成，但此 並非-需要。實際上’肖面的顯示面板為構造該顯示器提 供更大的自由度。以，μ_ 士 ^ 乂此方式’可實現圓形邊緣或邊角，此 可能使得在面板上Sg + ^ ，肩不的具有方位突變之視圖之間具有較 134219.doc •23· 200921627 在本發明之一更先進的具體實施例中，該等顯示面板不 僅係曲面而且具撓性。較佳的係，在該等面板具捷性之情 況下，包括感測器以將該曲面形狀之測量提供給該重現系 統。 此在考畺依據本發明來成形該模組三維顯示器之前 本文所述特點之組合能夠依據對幾何組態按需要所作的多 種定義來使得該模組三維顯示器之成形進一步改良或平 滑。甚至可在使用期間提供該等調整。 返回至圖9之形狀組態範例，應注意，具有完全視差之 立體感三維顯示面板在許多情況下有利。在此背景下，完 全視差表示三維視差係以二維（對於一垂直顯示面板名 義上係水平與垂直方向）提供。換言之，觀察者在因其面 對螢幕而將其頭從左向右或上下移動時，其看見不同的立 體感影像。此產生該場景中之—改良的深度感測。 在圖9a之展覽狀況下，若該等觀察者受限制而在展廳地 面上圍繞展臺行走，則可能無需完全視差，因為在一給定 的觀察者垂直位置將會有極小的變化。但是，在針對圖％ 及9c而提到之情況下，完全視差將很可能有利。用於構造 完全視差三維顯示器之方法已為人習知。 上面已說明本發明之特定範例。可對該等範例作各種修 改而不脫離申請專利辜|圍所定義的本發明之範嘴。熟習此 項技藝者將會明白此等修改。 例如，儘官就分離的單元來說明該重現系統及顯示面 板，但同樣可以構造一分佈式重現系統，其中針對每一面 134219.doc -24- 200921627 板之影像係藉由—獨立的重現系統在該面板處重現，而並 非如同在上述具體實施例中—樣在中心重現。在此一分佈 式配置中，將相同的三維場景/模型資料供應給每一顯示 面板’該顯不面板接著依據其自身在該組態中的位置從合 適的視點重現影像。 在另修改方案中，每一顯示面板可以係配備有一聲 源^括-或多個揚聲器。此等揚聲器可用於從對應於所 顯：_維场景之一三維聲音模型重現三維音訊。適用於三 維音訊之方法在先前技術（例如，聲波合成）中係為人熟 知。 可以提供能夠知道或❹m模組三維顯示器所顯示的物 件之形狀而且進-步能夠將此資訊提供給該重現系統及該 模組三維顯示器以便該模組顯示器自動變更___Therefore, an example of a three-dimensional display of a module having a different shape can be obtained by the configuration shown in FIG. One building block, similar to a mechanism with mobility, provides a variety of shaping of the module's three-dimensional display. The cylinders depicted in the figure are well suited for an exhibition situation, as in the sign that the observer can walk around the tower consisting of the display. The configuration of Figure 9b may be useful for viewing—architectural design, such as designing for one of a skyscraper, or a three-dimensional model or scan of an organ for a patient (which implements a medical action). Alternatively, the configuration of Figure 9c can be used to display a city plan or a battlefield that is relatively low but covers a wider area. The /additional or alternative system' can change the shape of the display panels. It can be square, rectangular, triangular or even circular. The shapes may be the same or individually selected from the above types or any other type. All of the examples depicted in the 仏& diagram consist of a flat display panel, but this is not required. In fact, the 'Shadow' display panel provides greater freedom in constructing the display. Thus, μ_士^ 乂 this way can achieve a rounded edge or corner, which may cause Sg + ^ on the panel, the view with azimuth mutation between the shoulders has 134219.doc • 23· 200921627 in the present invention In a more advanced embodiment, the display panels are not only curved but also flexible. Preferably, the sensors include a sensor to provide a measurement of the shape of the curved surface to the reproducing system. In view of the fact that the modular three-dimensional display is formed in accordance with the present invention, the combination of features described herein enables the formation of the modular three-dimensional display to be further improved or smoothed in accordance with a variety of definitions of the geometric configuration as desired. These adjustments can even be provided during use. Returning to the shape configuration example of Fig. 9, it should be noted that a three-dimensional three-dimensional display panel having complete parallax is advantageous in many cases. In this context, full parallax means that the three-dimensional parallax is provided in two dimensions (for a vertical display panel, the horizontal and vertical directions are nominal). In other words, the observer sees different stereo images as they move their heads from left to right or up and down as they face the screen. This produces improved depth sensing in the scene. In the exhibition situation of Figure 9a, if the observers are constrained to walk around the stand on the floor of the exhibition hall, complete parallax may not be required as there will be minimal changes in the vertical position of a given observer. However, in the case of the figures % and 9c mentioned, full parallax will likely be advantageous. Methods for constructing a full parallax three-dimensional display are well known. Specific examples of the invention have been described above. Various modifications can be made to these examples without departing from the scope of the invention as defined by the patent application. Those skilled in the art will appreciate these modifications. For example, the separation system and the display panel are explained in terms of separate units, but a distributed reproduction system can also be constructed, in which the image of each side of the 134219.doc -24-200921627 board is separated by independent weight. The system is now reproduced at the panel, rather than being reproduced in the center as in the specific embodiment described above. In this distributed configuration, the same 3D scene/model data is supplied to each display panel. The display panel then reproduces the image from the appropriate viewpoint based on its own position in the configuration. In another modification, each display panel may be provided with a sound source or a plurality of speakers. These speakers can be used to reproduce three-dimensional audio from a three-dimensional sound model corresponding to one of the displayed: _ dimensional scenes. Methods suitable for three-dimensional audio are well known in the prior art (e.g., sonic synthesis). The shape of the object displayed by the 3D display of the module can be provided and can be provided to the reproduction system and the 3D display of the module for automatic change of the module display ___
組幻以最佳地顯示該物件之—回授機構。或者，該重現 二或模組三維顯示器系統及方法可包含能夠在無法藉由 、，·且二維顯不系統來令人滿意地顯示—物件或者使用一 =更^態來更佳地顯示該物件時向使用者或觀察者提 供u構件或步驟。在該情況下，另 以變更該顯示系統(即，在使 〜τ义係精 示面板等)之方式。熟習=加或移除顯 修改。 、衩π者田明白本發明之各種 【圖式簡單說明】 其中： 同空間位置提供不 現將參考附圖藉由範例說明本發明， 圖1顯示一習知的透鏡陣列如何向不 134219.doc •25- 200921627 同視圖； 圖2a顯示本發明之一顯示系統之-第-範例，其係由三 個絞鏈連接的顯示面板組成； 圖2b顯示圖2a之系統之一替代性幾何組態； 圖3係解說使用本發明之一顯示系統之:第二範例來呈 現二維虛擬場景之一圖式； 圖4係解說用於三維顯示器的本發明之一方法之一流程 圖； 圖5係顯示如何控制圖2之系統之一第一系統方塊圖； 圖6係顯示使用本發明之一顯示系統之一第三範例呈現 於對夕視圖立體感顯示面板上之一三維虛擬場景之一圖 式； 圖7係一第二系統方塊圖； 圖8係一第三系統方塊圖； 圖％至c顯示三個範例性模組顯示器組態，其可以係使 用本發明之一顯示系統來產生。 ，應’主思的係此等圖式係概略而非根據比例繪製。為了圖 之^晰及便利緣故，此等圖式之部分的相 對尺寸及比 例已顯示為誇大或縮小的大小。 【主要元件符號說明】 1 透鏡陣列 2 顯示器件 3 背光 5 顯示面板 134219.doc •26· 200921627 10 方形顯示面板（螢幕）/第 一顯示面板 15 第二顯示面板 20 方形顯示面板（螢幕）/第 二顯示面板 25 顯示面板 30 方形顯示面板（螢幕）/第三顯示面板 35 顯示面板 40 接頭 50 接頭 60 重現系統 70 感測器 80 通信介面 80a 通信介面 80b 通信介面 100 觀察者/獨立視圖 105 共同視圖 110 觀察者/獨立視圖 200 虛擬场景 134219.doc ·27-Group magic to best display the object - the feedback agency. Alternatively, the recursive two or modular three-dimensional display system and method can include better display of the object without being able to be satisfactorily displayed by using a two-dimensional display system or using a = state to better display The article provides a u component or step to the user or observer. In this case, the display system (i.e., the ～τ meaning display panel or the like) is changed. Familiar = add or remove the display modification.衩π者田Understanding the various aspects of the present invention [Simplified description of the drawings] wherein: the same spatial position is provided. The present invention will be described by way of example with reference to the accompanying drawings, FIG. 1 shows how a conventional lens array does not 134219.doc • 25-200921627 with the same view; Figure 2a shows a first example of a display system of the present invention, which consists of three hinged display panels; Figure 2b shows an alternative geometric configuration of the system of Figure 2a; 3 is a diagram illustrating the use of one of the display systems of the present invention: a second example to present a diagram of a two-dimensional virtual scene; FIG. 4 is a flow chart illustrating one of the methods of the present invention for a three-dimensional display; FIG. How to control one of the first system block diagrams of the system of FIG. 2; FIG. 6 is a diagram showing one of three-dimensional virtual scenes presented on the Eternal view stereoscopic display panel using one of the third examples of the display system of the present invention; Figure 7 is a block diagram of a second system; Figure 8 is a block diagram of a third system; Figures % through c show three exemplary module display configurations that may be generated using one of the display systems of the present invention. These diagrams should be sketched rather than scaled. For the sake of clarity and convenience, the relative dimensions and proportions of the portions of these figures have been shown to be exaggerated or reduced. [Main component symbol description] 1 Lens array 2 Display device 3 Backlight 5 Display panel 134219.doc •26· 200921627 10 Square display panel (screen) / first display panel 15 Second display panel 20 Square display panel (screen) / 2 display panel 25 display panel 30 square display panel (screen) / third display panel 35 display panel 40 connector 50 connector 60 reproduction system 70 sensor 80 communication interface 80a communication interface 80b communication interface 100 observer / independent view 105 common View 110 Observer/Independent View 200 Virtual Scene 134219.doc ·27-