CN101071536A - Gamma adjusting device and its method - Google Patents

Abstract

The invention discloses a gamma regulator, for regulating gray value of each pixel of image signal, comprising: measuring unit, first processing unit, second processing unit and third processing unit, where the measuring unit is used to measure brightnesses of N reference gray values; the first processing unit is used to normalize the brightnesses to generate N normalized reference values; the second processing unit is used to compare N normalized reference values with standard gamma curve to generate N regulated gray values; and the third processing unit is used to build regulating rules according to the N reference gray values and N regulated gray values. According to the regulating rules, the gamma regulator regulates the gray value of each pixel of the image signal to accord with the standard gamma curve.

Description

Gamma adjusting device and method thereof

Technical field

The invention relates to a kind of gamma (gamma) adjusting gear and method thereof, particularly can effectively improve flat-panel screens (Flat panel display, the gamma adjusting gear and the method thereof of gamma characteristic FPD) about a kind of.

Background technology

Because traditional cathode-ray tube (CRT) (Cathode Ray Tube, fluorescent powder characteristic CRT) is gamma2.2, so picture signal is to present with gamma 0.45, the image that human eye is seen just can be the image of gamma 1.0.At present, (Flat panel display FDP) is the picture signal of continuing to use gamma 0.45 to flat-panel screens, so the gamma characteristic of FDP also need be converted to gamma 2.2, could work in coordination with picture signal.

Generally speaking, it is very important that the gamma value is adjusted to definite value, and the color that so is shown on the screen just can be consistent.Unsettled gamma value not only can't guarantee the color that equipment is consistent with equipment room, more can't make color keep stable.Therefore, for good screen, not only the gamma value need reach definite value, more wants stability enough, just can keep definite value.By this, the color that is shown on the screen just can be consistent.

For display panels, the factor that influences gamma has stability of resistance value, back light member, processing procedure etc.Main category of the present invention is to be to provide a kind of gamma adjusting gear and method thereof, by improving the voltage difference of voltage, to address the above problem.

Summary of the invention

Category of the present invention is to provide a kind of gamma adjusting gear and method thereof, under the situation that does not change the hardware resistance value, revises the gamma characteristic of panel.

According to a preferred embodiment, gamma adjusting gear of the present invention is in order to the GTG value (Gray level) of each pixel (Pixel) of adjustment picture signal.The gamma adjusting gear comprises measuring unit (Measuring unit), first processing unit (Processing unit), second processing unit and the 3rd processing unit.Measuring unit is in order to a measuring N brightness with reference to GTG value (Reference gray level), and N is a natural number.First processing unit is handled in order to carry out normalization (Normalization) with N with reference to the brightness of GTG value, to produce corresponding N N regular reference value with reference to the GTG value.Second processing unit is in order to compare N regular reference value and standard gamma curve, to produce corresponding N N adjustment GTG value with reference to the GTG value.The 3rd processing unit is set up and is adjusted criterion in order to individual with reference to GTG value and N adjustment GTG value according to N.When the pixel of picture signal input gamma adjusting gear, the gamma adjusting gear can be according to adjusting criterion, and the GTG value of each pixel is adjusted into conformance with standard gamma curve.

Therefore, according to gamma adjusting gear of the present invention, only need to measure specific brightness with reference to the GTG value, and compare with standard gamma curve, picture signal can be adjusted into the gamma characteristic that meets panel, the gamma that significantly promotes panel regulates the speed.

According to another aspect of the present invention, provide a kind of gamma method of adjustment, in order to adjust the GTG value of pixel, this method comprises the following step: (a) measuring N a brightness with reference to the GTG value, and N is a natural number; (b) this N is carried out normalization process with reference to the brightness of GTG value, to produce should N N regular reference value with reference to the GTG value; (c) this N regular reference value and standard gamma curve are compared, to produce should N N adjustment GTG value with reference to the GTG value; (d) individual according to this N with reference to GTG value and this N adjustment GTG value, set up and adjust criterion; And (e) adjust criterion according to this, this GTG value of this pixel is adjusted into the GTG value that meets this standard gamma curve.

Can be about the advantages and spirit of the present invention by following detailed Description Of The Invention and appended graphic being further understood.

Description of drawings

Fig. 1 is the functional block diagram that illustrates display system.

Fig. 2 is the functional block diagram that illustrates the gamma adjusting gear of one preferred embodiment according to the present invention.

Fig. 3 is that to illustrate Novatek defined with reference to the GTG value.

Fig. 4 illustrates picture signal through the adjusted result of the present invention.

Fig. 5 is the process flow diagram of the gamma method of adjustment of one preferred embodiment according to the present invention.

[main element label declaration]

1: display system 10:gamma adjusting gear

100: measuring unit 102,104,106: processing unit

108: error diffusion unit 12: panel

2: picture signal S100～S110: process step

Embodiment

See also Fig. 1 and Fig. 2, Fig. 1 is the functional block diagram that illustrates display system 1.Fig. 2 is the functional block diagram that illustrates the gamma adjusting gear 10 of one preferred embodiment according to the present invention.The invention provides a kind of gamma adjusting gear 10, be used to adjust in the display system 1 the GTG value (Gray level) of each pixel (Pixel) of picture signal 2, to meet the gamma characteristic of panel 12.In this embodiment, display system 1 can be flat-panel screens, as plasma scope, LCD etc.With the plasma scope is example, its drive IC can be divided into Data IC and two kinds of different specifications of Gate IC, wherein, Gate IC mainly is responsible for the purposes that signal above the horizontal plasma scope whether can on/off, and Data IC imports the dependent picture data.

As shown in Figure 2, gamma adjusting gear 10 comprises measuring unit (Measuring unit) 100, first processing unit (Processing unit) 102, second processing unit 104, the 3rd processing unit 106 and error diffusion unit 108.

Measuring unit 100 is in order to a measuring N brightness with reference to GTG value (Reference gray level), and N is a natural number.With reference to the GTG value is that specification by Data IC is defined.See also Fig. 3, Fig. 3 is that to illustrate Novatek defined with reference to the GTG value.As shown in Figure 3, X1～X9 is with reference to the GTG value, and each is with reference to GTG value X1～X9 correspondence reference voltage V10～V18 of having the reference voltage V1～V9 of positive polarity (Positive-polarity) and having negative polarity (Negative-polarity) respectively.Below will with reference to the GTG value application of the present invention be described according to Novatek is defined, but not as limit.

In this embodiment, the brightness series of reference GTG value X1～X9 that measuring unit 100 measures is shown in following table one.

Table one

With reference to the GTG value	Brightness
		1 (X1)	0.53 (L1)
32 (X2)	7.48 (L2)
		64 (X3)	29.42 (L3)
96 (X4)	75.21 (L4)
		128 (X5)	135 (L5)
160 (X6)	214.1 (L6)

192 (X7)	310.2 (L7)
		224 (X8)	422.8 (L8)
254 (X9)	548.3 (L9)

In this embodiment, first processing unit 102 is coupled to measuring unit 100.First processing unit 102 will carry out normalization (Normalization) with reference to the brightness of GTG value X1～X9 and handle, to produce corresponding nine regular reference values with reference to GTG value X1～X9 according to following formula one.

Formula one: $\mathrm{Nor}\_\mathrm{Ln}=\frac{\mathrm{Ln}-L1}{L9-\mathrm{<figure-callout\; id="1"\; label="L"\; filenames="A20061008171200151.png"\; state="\{\{state\}\}">L</figure-callout>}1}.$

In formula one, Ln represents n the brightness with reference to the GTG value, and Nor_Ln represents n regular reference value.Corresponding nine regular reference value series with reference to GTG value X1～X9 are shown in following table two.

Table two

With reference to the GTG value	Brightness	The normalization reference value
			1 (X1)	0.53 (L1)	0 (Nor_L1)
32 (X2)	7.48 (L2)	0.012688 (Nor_L2)
			64 (X3)	29.42 (L3)	0.052741 (Nor_L3)
96 (X4)	75.21 (L4)	0.136335 (Nor_L4)
			128 (X5)	135 (L5)	0.245486 (Nor_L5)
160 (X6)	214.1 (L6)	0.38989 (Nor_L6)
			192 (X7)	310.2 (L7)	0.565329 (Nor_L7)
224 (X8)	422.8 (L8)	0.770889 (Nor_L8)
			254 (X9)	548.3 (L9)	1 (Nor_L9)

In this embodiment, second processing unit 104 is coupled to first processing unit 102, in order to nine regular reference values and standard gamma curve are compared, to produce corresponding nine adjustment GTG values with reference to GTG value X1～X9.Standard gamma curve is can be via following formula two generations.

Formula two: ${\left(\frac{x}{255}\right)}^{\mathrm{\&delta;}}.$

For example, if the gamma characteristic of panel 12 is gamma 2.2, then the δ in the formula two is 2.2.In formula two, x represents arbitrary GTG value.Below will application of the present invention be described according to gamma 2.2, but not as limit.For example, corresponding regular reference value with reference to GTG value 32 (X2) is 0.012688 (Nor_L2), and its value that corresponds to immediate gamma 2.2 is 0.012664 (x=35); Corresponding regular reference value with reference to GTG value 64 (X3) is 0.052741 (Nor_L3), and its value that corresponds to immediate gamma 2.2 is 0.052842 (x=67), by that analogy.Corresponding with reference to GTG value X1～X9 nine adjust the GTG values, and (Y1～Y9) is to be shown in following table three.

Table three

With reference to the GTG value	Adjust the GTG value
		1 (X1)	1 (Y1)
32 (X2)	35 (Y2)
		64 (X3)	67 (Y3)
96 (X4)	103 (Y4)
		128 (X5)	135 (Y5)
160 (X6)	166 (Y6)
		192 (X7)	197 (Y7)
224 (X8)	227 (Y8)
		254 (X9)	254 (Y9)

In this embodiment, the 3rd processing unit 106 is coupled to second processing unit 104.The 3rd processing unit 106 in order to according to above-mentioned nine with reference to the GTG value (X1～X9) and nine adjust GTG values (Y1～Y9), set up and adjust criterion.Adjust criterion and be the relational expression shown in following:

Work as G _InEqual 0 or at 255 o'clock, then G _OutEqual G _InAnd

Work as G _InMore than or equal to Y _iAnd G _InLess than Y _I+1The time, then $G_{\mathrm{out}}=(G_{\mathrm{in}}-Y_i)*\left(\frac{X_{i+1}-X_i}{Y_{i+1}-Y_i}\right)+Y_i,$ I be between 1 and N-1 between the integer index.

In above-mentioned adjustment criterion, G _InThe GTG value of represent pixel, G _OutRepresent the GTG value of adjusted pixel, X _iRepresent nine with reference to the GTG value (i among the X1～X9) with reference to the GTG value, Y _iRepresent nine to adjust GTG values (i adjustment GTG value among the Y1～Y9).When the gamma adjusting gear 10 of picture signal 2 input display systems 1, gamma adjusting gear 10 can be according to above-mentioned adjustment criterion, with the GTG value G of each pixel of picture signal 2 _InBe adjusted into the GTG value G of conformance with standard gamma curve (so gamma 2.2 of embodiment) _Out

For example, if the GTG value G of pixel _InBe 35, its adjusted GTG value G then _OutBe 32.Because the gamma characteristic of panel 12 is gamma 2.2, adjusted GTG value (G _Out=32) can accurately present the GTG value on panel 12 is 35 brightness.

In another preferred embodiment of the present invention, also can set up the table of comparisons (Look-up table) according to above-mentioned adjustment criterion.The table of comparisons writes down a plurality of input GTG value G _InAnd a plurality of output GTG value G _Out, and each output GTG value G _OutCorrespond respectively to input GTG value G _InOne of them, shown in following table four.

Table four

Output GTG value G out	Input GTG value G in
		0	0
1	1
		1.911765	2
2.823529	3
		...	...
32	35
		36	36
...	...
		64	67
67.888889	68
		...	...
255	255

At last, via the variation error (fraction part) of the error diffusion unit 108 that is coupled to the 3rd processing unit 106, spread again each pixel of adjusted picture signal 2.By this, adjusted picture signal 2 can accurately present the brightness of the gamma characteristic that meets panel 12 on panel 12.

See also Fig. 4, Fig. 4 illustrates picture signal through the adjusted result of the present invention.Can obviously find out picture signal conformance with standard gamma 2.2 curves almost completely after the present invention adjusts by Fig. 4.

See also Fig. 5, Fig. 5 is the process flow diagram of the gamma method of adjustment of one preferred embodiment according to the present invention.See also Fig. 1 to Fig. 3, image processing method of the present invention is used to adjust in the display system 1 the GTG value of each pixel of picture signal 2, to meet the gamma characteristic of panel 12.According to above-mentioned preferred embodiment, gamma method of adjustment of the present invention comprises the following step:

Step S100: (defined with Novatek is example with reference to the GTG value, N=9) with reference to the brightness of GTG value for measuring N;

Step S102: N is carried out normalization process with reference to the brightness of GTG value, to produce corresponding N N regular reference value with reference to the GTG value;

Step S104: N regular reference value and standard gamma curve are compared, to produce corresponding N N adjustment GTG value with reference to the GTG value;

Step S106: individual according to N with reference to GTG value and N adjustment GTG value, set up and adjust criterion;

Step S108:, the GTG value of pixel is adjusted into the GTG value of conformance with standard gamma curve according to adjusting criterion;

Step S110: the variation error (fraction part) with adjusted pixel, spread.

Compared to prior art, according to gamma adjusting gear of the present invention and method thereof, only need to measure the defined specific brightness of DataIC with reference to the GTG value, and compare with standard gamma curve (the gamma characteristic on panel is decided), picture signal can be adjusted into the gamma characteristic that meets panel, the gamma that significantly promotes panel regulates the speed.

By the above detailed description of preferred embodiments, be to wish to know more to describe feature of the present invention and spirit, and be not to come category of the present invention is limited with above-mentioned disclosed preferred embodiment.On the contrary, its objective is that hope can contain in the category of claim scope of being arranged in of various changes and tool equality institute of the present invention desire application.Therefore, the category of the claim scope that the present invention applied for should be done the broadest explanation according to above-mentioned explanation, contains the arrangement of all possible change and tool equality to cause it.

Claims (12)

1. gamma adjusting gear, in order to adjust the GTG value of pixel, this device comprises:

Measuring unit, in order to a measuring N brightness with reference to the GTG value, N is a natural number;

First processing unit is coupled to this measuring unit, in order to this N is carried out normalization process with reference to the brightness of GTG value, to produce should N N regular reference value with reference to the GTG value;

Second processing unit is coupled to this first processing unit, in order to this N regular reference value and standard gamma curve are compared, to produce should N N adjustment GTG value with reference to the GTG value; And

The 3rd processing unit is coupled to this second processing unit, in order to individual with reference to GTG value and this N adjustment GTG value according to this N, sets up and adjusts criterion;

Wherein, when this pixel was imported this gamma adjusting gear, this gamma adjusting gear can be adjusted criterion according to this, and this GTG value of this pixel is adjusted into the GTG value that meets this standard gamma curve.

2. device according to claim 1, wherein this adjustment criterion is the relational expression shown in following:

Work as G _InEqual 0 or at 255 o'clock, then G _OutEqual G _InAnd

Work as G _InMore than or equal to Y _iAnd G _InLess than Y _I+1The time, then $G_{\mathrm{out}}=(G_{\mathrm{in}}-Y_i)*\left(\frac{X_{i+1}-X_i}{Y_{i+1}-Y_i}\right)+Y_i$ , i be between 1 and N-1 between the integer index;

Wherein, G _InRepresent this GTG value of this pixel, G _OutThis GTG value of adjusted this pixel of representative, x _iRepresent this N individual individual with reference to the GTG value, Y with reference to the i in the GTG value _iRepresent this N i of adjusting in the GTG value to adjust the GTG value.

3. device according to claim 1, wherein this adjustment criterion is the table of comparisons, this table of comparisons writes down a plurality of input GTG values and a plurality of output GTG value, each these output GTG value corresponds respectively to one of them of these input GTG values, this GTG value of this pixel is to belong to one of them that these import the GTG values, and this GTG value of adjusted this pixel is to belong to one of them that these export the GTG values.

4. device according to claim 3, wherein this table of comparisons is to set up according to the relational expression shown in following:

Work as G _InEqual 0 or at 255 o'clock, then G _OutEqual G _InAnd

Work as G _InMore than or equal to Y _iAnd G _InLess than Y _I+1The time, then $G_{\mathrm{out}}=(G_{\mathrm{in}}-Y_i)*\left(\frac{X_{i+1}-X_i}{Y_{i+1}-Y_i}\right)+Y_i$ , i be between 1 and N-1 between the integer index;

Wherein, G _InRepresent this input GTG value, G _OutRepresent this output GTG value, X _iRepresent this N individual individual with reference to the GTG value, Y with reference to the i in the GTG value _iRepresent this N i of adjusting in the GTG value to adjust the GTG value.

5. device according to claim 1 also comprises the error diffusion unit, is coupled to the 3rd processing unit, and the variation error in order to adjusted this pixel is spread.

6. device according to claim 1, wherein this N is defined by Data IC with reference to the GTG value.

7. gamma method of adjustment, in order to adjust the GTG value of pixel, this method comprises the following step:

(a) measuring N a brightness with reference to the GTG value, N is a natural number;

(b) this N is carried out normalization process with reference to the brightness of GTG value, to produce should N N regular reference value with reference to the GTG value;

(c) this N regular reference value and standard gamma curve are compared, to produce should N N adjustment GTG value with reference to the GTG value;

(d) individual according to this N with reference to GTG value and this N adjustment GTG value, set up and adjust criterion; And

(e) adjust criterion according to this, this GTG value of this pixel is adjusted into the GTG value that meets this standard gamma curve.

8. method according to claim 7, wherein this adjustment criterion is the relational expression shown in following:

Work as G _InEqual 0 or at 255 o'clock, then G _OutEqual G _InAnd

Work as G _InMore than or equal to Y _iAnd G _InLess than Y _I+1The time, then $G_{\mathrm{out}}=(G_{\mathrm{in}}-Y_i)*\left(\frac{X_{i+1}-X_i}{Y_{i+1}-Y_i}\right)+Y_i$ , i be between 1 and N-1 between the integer index;

Wherein, G _InRepresent this GTG value of this pixel, G _OutThis GTG value of adjusted this pixel of representative, X _iRepresent this N individual individual with reference to the GTG value, Y with reference to the i in the GTG value _iRepresent this N i of adjusting in the GTG value to adjust the GTG value.

9. method according to claim 7, wherein this adjustment criterion is the table of comparisons, this table of comparisons writes down a plurality of input GTG values and a plurality of output GTG value, each these output GTG value corresponds respectively to one of them of these input GTG values, this GTG value of this pixel is to belong to one of them that these import the GTG values, and this GTG value of adjusted this pixel is to belong to one of them that these export the GTG values.

10. method according to claim 9, wherein this table of comparisons is to set up according to the relational expression shown in following:

Work as G _InEqual 0 or at 255 o'clock, then G _OutEqual G _InAnd

Work as G _InMore than or equal to Y _iAnd G _InLess than Y _I+1The time, then $G_{\mathrm{out}}=(G_{\mathrm{in}}-Y_i)*\left(\frac{X_{i+1}-X_i}{Y_{i+1}-Y_i}\right)+Y_i$ , i be between 1 and N-1 between the integer index;

Wherein, G _InRepresent this input GTG value, G _OutRepresent this output GTG value, X _iRepresent this N individual individual with reference to the GTG value, Y with reference to the i in the GTG value _iRepresent this N i of adjusting in the GTG value to adjust the GTG value.

11. method according to claim 7 also comprises the following step:

(f) with the variation error of adjusted this pixel, spread.

12. method according to claim 7, wherein this N is defined by Data IC with reference to the GTG value.

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