JP2007241120A - Image processor, image processing method, and program - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an image processor, an image processing method, and a program suitable for precisely correcting colors of an output image and displaying the image. <P>SOLUTION: In the image processor 100, a control unit 105 acquires and converts white chromaticity coordinates into tristimulus values. The control unit 105 finds correction values corresponding to R, G, and B and inputs them to a color correcting circuit 125 so that R, G, and B of white display by a display unit 108 are equal in light output intensity. The color correcting circuit 125 corrects intensities of respective picture signals of R, G, and B by using the input correction coefficients so that a display 132 outputs predetermined white in the white display. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2007,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to an image processing apparatus, an image processing method, and a program suitable for accurately correcting and displaying the color of an output image.

Liquid crystal display devices using LEDs (Light Emitting Diodes) that emit light of red (R), green (G), and blue (B) as backlight light sources are widely used. In this display device, the luminance of each color may change due to temperature or aging after the start of use, or the luminance of each color may differ due to individual differences in parts or assembly errors during manufacturing. For this reason, various ideas have been made to correct the color output by the display device. For example, in Patent Document 1 and Patent Document 2, a sensor for detecting the illuminance of each RGB color is provided in the backlight portion of the display device, and the brightness of the LED for the backlight is maintained so that the detected illuminance ratio of RGB is maintained at a constant value. A display device that individually controls the height is disclosed. According to this, the display device can detect the light emission intensity of each color of RGB with separate sensors, and adjust the light emission intensity of the light source so as to keep the reading value by the sensor constant, thereby correcting the white balance. .
JP 2004-198320 A Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2005-294821

  However, according to the above-mentioned patent document, there is a problem in that the display device includes at least three RGB illuminance sensors and each color filter needs to be attached to each display device. Furthermore, since three illuminance sensors are used in one set, it is necessary to calibrate the sensitivity variation between the sensors for each display device. And it is necessary to memorize | store this calibration result in memory, and to control the emitted light intensity of LED individually based on the content memorize | stored in this memory. Therefore, the configuration of the display device is complicated and the mass productivity is poor.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object thereof is to provide an image processing device, an image processing method, and a program suitable for accurately correcting and displaying the color of an output image. .

In order to achieve the above object, an image processing apparatus according to a first aspect of the present invention includes an acquisition unit, a conversion unit, a correction unit, and an output unit.
The acquisition unit acquires chromaticity information indicating a predetermined color.
The conversion unit acquires video data including the predetermined color and converts the video data into tristimulus values.
The correction unit adjusts the output balance of the color of the video data based on the chromaticity information acquired by the acquisition unit and the tristimulus values obtained by the conversion unit, and corrects a predetermined color.
The output unit outputs the video data corrected by the correction unit.
As a result, the image processing apparatus can display the image with high accuracy so that the predetermined color can be correctly output. In other words, the image processing device corrects based on the chromaticity information of a given color even if the output balance of the color changes due to changes over time after use, differences in the characteristics of the components used, or errors during assembly. Video can be displayed. Further, it is not necessary to individually perform correction at the time of shipment of the image processing apparatus.

The image processing apparatus may further include a storage unit that stores chromaticity information indicating a predetermined color. The acquisition unit may acquire the chromaticity information stored in the storage unit.
As a result, the image processing apparatus can correct based on the chromaticity information of the color stored in advance in the storage unit. For example, the image processing apparatus can store chromaticity information as an initial value at the time of shipment of the image processing apparatus, etc., and can display an image with correction based on the chromaticity information.

Further, the acquisition unit may read and acquire chromaticity information from a medium that stores chromaticity information indicating a predetermined color.
As a result, the image processing apparatus can read out the chromaticity information from a storage medium in which the chromaticity information is stored in advance, and can correct the image based on the chromaticity information to display an image. For example, a medium such as a label or a seal describing chromaticity information is attached to the image processing apparatus, and the image processing apparatus can read and correct these at an arbitrary timing to display an image.

The image processing apparatus may further include an illuminance sensor that acquires the illuminance of light from the outside.
The illuminance sensor can acquire either illuminance of video light based on video data output from the output unit or illuminance of light not including video based on video data output from the output unit.
The correction unit adjusts the output balance of the color of the video data based on the illuminance of the video light based on the video data output from the output unit obtained by the illuminance sensor, and corrects the predetermined color. be able to.
As a result, the image processing apparatus can detect the illuminance of the light of the output video or the illuminance of the light from the outside, and display the video by performing correction suitable for the illuminance. Moreover, since the illuminance of each color is detected by the same illuminance sensor, it is not necessary to consider the difference in individual characteristics of the illuminance sensor.

The image processing apparatus further includes a temperature sensor that acquires the temperature of the environment in which the image processing apparatus is used, and the correction unit corrects information for adjusting the output balance of the color of the video data corresponding to the temperature obtained by the temperature sensor. Color correction may be performed based on the above.
As a result, the image processing apparatus can detect the temperature of the environment in which the image processing apparatus is used, perform correction suitable for the temperature, and display the video. For example, the image processing apparatus can detect the temperature of the backlight, perform correction suitable for this temperature, and display an image.

The image processing apparatus further includes a sensor that determines whether or not the image processing apparatus is in use, and the correction unit determines that the video data when the image processing apparatus is determined to be in use by the sensor. The predetermined color may be corrected based on the correction information for adjusting the output balance of the other colors, and in other cases, the correction may not be performed.
As a result, the image processing apparatus can display an image by performing correction according to the usage status of the image processing apparatus. For example, the image processing apparatus can correct the color when it is being used by the user, and can not correct the color otherwise. As a result, the load on the image processing apparatus can be reduced, and the battery duration can be further increased.

An image processing method according to another aspect of the present invention includes an acquisition step, a conversion step, a correction step, and an output step.
In the acquisition step, chromaticity information indicating a predetermined color is acquired.
The conversion step acquires the video data including the predetermined color and converts the video data into tristimulus values.
In the correction step, a predetermined color is corrected by adjusting the output balance of the color of the video data based on the chromaticity information acquired in the acquisition step and the tristimulus values obtained in the conversion step.
The output step outputs the video data corrected by the correction step.
As a result, it is possible to provide an image processing method capable of displaying a video with high accuracy so that a predetermined color can be output correctly. In other words, with this image processing method, even if the output balance of the display device color changes due to secular changes after the start of use, differences in the characteristics of the parts used, or errors during assembly, the color of the predetermined color The video can be displayed with correction based on the degree information. Further, it is not necessary to individually perform color correction at the time of shipment of the apparatus using the image processing method.

A program according to another aspect of the present invention causes a computer to function as an acquisition unit, a conversion unit, a correction unit, and an output unit.
The acquisition unit acquires chromaticity information indicating a predetermined color.
The conversion unit acquires video data including the predetermined color and converts the video data into tristimulus values.
The correction unit performs color correction by adjusting the color output balance of the video data based on the chromaticity information acquired by the acquisition unit and the tristimulus values obtained by the conversion unit.
The output unit outputs the video data corrected by the correction unit.
As a result, the program can be controlled to display an image with high accuracy so that the computer can output a predetermined color correctly. In other words, with this program, even if the output balance of the display device color changes due to aging after use, differences in the characteristics of the parts used, or errors during assembly, etc., it is based on this chromaticity information. The image can be displayed after correction. Further, it is not necessary to individually perform correction at the time of shipment of the image processing apparatus provided with this program.

  The program of the present invention can be recorded on a computer-readable information storage medium such as a compact disk, flexible disk, hard disk, magneto-optical disk, digital video disk, magnetic tape, and semiconductor memory.

  The above program can be distributed and sold via a computer communication network independently of the computer on which the program is executed. The information storage medium can be distributed and sold independently from the computer.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to provide an image processing device, an image processing method, and a program suitable for correcting and displaying the color of an output image with high accuracy.

(Embodiment 1)
Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In the following, embodiments of the present invention will be described using a mobile phone. However, PHS (Personal Handyphone System), PDA (Personal Digital Assistance), notebook personal computer, portable television receiver, portable recording / playback The present invention can be similarly applied to various image processing devices and display devices connected to a computer as well as a portable terminal such as a device. That is, the embodiment described below is for explanation, and does not limit the scope of the present invention. Therefore, those skilled in the art can employ embodiments in which each or all of these elements are replaced with equivalent ones, and these embodiments are also included in the scope of the present invention.

  FIG. 1 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of an image processing apparatus 100 according to the present embodiment. In the present embodiment, a mobile phone is used as the image processing apparatus 100.

  The image processing apparatus 100 includes a wireless unit 101, an audio processing unit 102, an operation unit 103, a power supply unit 104, a control unit 105, a ROM (Read Only Memory) 106, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 107, a display unit 108, and a system. A bus 109 is included.

  When the image processing apparatus 100 is a mobile phone transmitter, the wireless unit 101 is an audio signal input by the microphone 124 and converted by an A / D (Analog / Digital) converter (not shown) included in the audio processing unit 102. The data signal is modulated and converted into a high-frequency electric signal, and transmitted to the other party (reception side) using the antenna 121 connected to the radio unit 101. When the image processing apparatus 100 is a receiver, a high-frequency electric signal transmitted through the air is received using an antenna 121 connected to the wireless unit 101, and an input audio signal or data signal is D / A. Demodulate with a converter (not shown). The demodulated audio signal is input to the audio processing unit 102, and the data signal is input to the control unit 105. The wireless unit 101 also performs data communication processing for the image processing apparatus 100 to access other information processing apparatuses connected via the Internet or the like. The wireless unit 101 may use a plurality of communication methods such as CDMA (Code Division Multiple Access), EV-DO (Evolution-Data Only), and wireless LAN (Local Area Network). Good.

  The voice processing unit 102 demodulates the high-frequency electrical signal received by the antenna 121 based on an instruction from the control unit 105 by the A / D converter and inputs the demodulated signal to the code decoding processing circuit 122. Alternatively, the audio processing unit 102 performs modulation processing on the output signal of the code decoding processing circuit 122 using a D / A converter, converts the signal into a high frequency electric signal, and outputs the signal to the antenna 121.

  When the image processing apparatus 100 is a receiver, the code decoding processing circuit 122 decodes the electrical signal input from the wireless unit 101 into an audio signal or a data signal based on an instruction from the control unit 105. In addition, when the image processing apparatus 100 serves as a transmitter, the code decoding processing circuit 122 is input by a user operating voice input from the microphone 124 or an operation key (not shown) connected to the operation unit 103. The encoded character data and image data are encoded.

  The operation unit 103 receives an operation signal from the operation key and inputs a key code signal corresponding to the operation signal to the control unit 105. The control unit 105 determines the operation content based on the key code signal. For example, the operation key is operated by the user when turning on / off the power of the image processing apparatus 100 or starting various application software. The user can operate the operation keys to give a desired operation instruction to the image processing apparatus 100. In this embodiment, an operation key is used as an input device used by a user to input information and instructions to the image processing apparatus 100. However, the present invention is not limited to this. May be used.

  The power supply unit 104 is a battery for driving the image processing apparatus 100.

  The control unit 105 performs overall control of the image processing apparatus 100 according to an operating system (OS) and a control program stored in the ROM 106. The control unit 105 transmits a control signal and data to each unit or receives a response signal and data from each unit, as necessary for control. For example, the control unit 105 includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit).

  The ROM 106 is a non-volatile memory that stores an OS, a control program, and the like necessary for overall control of the image processing apparatus 100. The control unit 105 reads the OS, program, and the like stored in the ROM 106 into the RAM 107 and executes them.

  The RAM 107 temporarily stores data, programs, and the like necessary for processing performed by the control unit 105. A part of the storage area of the RAM 107 is constituted by a flash memory, and stores an address book used for telephone calls and mails, a call history, setting values of various functions, and the like. The control unit 105 provides a variable area in the RAM 107 and performs an operation on values stored in the variable area. Alternatively, the control unit 105 performs processing such as temporarily storing the value stored in the RAM 107 in the register, performing an operation on the register, and writing back the operation result in the RAM 107.

  The display unit 108 processes the image data with a color correction circuit 125 included in the display unit 108 or an image arithmetic processor (not illustrated) included in the control unit 105, and then processes the image data in an output buffer (not illustrated) included in the display unit 108. Record. The image information recorded in the output buffer is converted into an image signal at a predetermined synchronization timing and output to the display device 126 connected to the display unit 108. Thereby, image display of image data, character data, etc. is attained.

  The color correction circuit 125 performs predetermined color conversion processing on the image data input from the control unit 105 and inputs the color-corrected image data to the display device 126.

  A configuration example of the color correction circuit 125 is shown in FIG. The color correction circuit 125 includes a video I / F (Interface) 201, a gain control unit 202, and an RGB gain adjustment circuit 203.

  The image I / F 201 acquires image data (specifically, an RGB video signal) from the control unit 105 and inputs the image data to the RGB gain adjustment circuit 202. Further, the image I / F 201 acquires a correction coefficient for correcting the color of the image data from the control unit 105 and inputs the correction coefficient to the gain control unit 203. The image I / F 201 acquires a control signal for controlling the display device 126 from the control unit 105 and inputs the control signal to the display device 126. In this embodiment, the image I / F 201 is assumed to be an asynchronous memory bus I / F that uses a chip select signal or a write enable signal. However, the present invention is not limited to this. A synchronous I / F using a synchronization signal may be used, or another interface such as a differential serial I / F may be used.

  The RGB gain adjustment circuit 202 performs image processing such as gain adjustment processing for each RGB based on an instruction from the gain control unit 203 on the image data input from the image I / F 201.

  The gain control unit 203 controls the RGB gain adjustment circuit 202 based on the correction coefficient input from the image I / F 201 and controls image processing such as color correction. Thereby, the control part 105 can control the RGB gain of image data separately. In this embodiment, the color correction circuit 125 is an independent circuit block. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the color correction circuit 125 may be mounted on the control unit 105 in a stack form, or mixedly mounted on the same silicon chip as the control unit 105. You may do it. Further, COG (Chip on Glass) may be mounted on the display 132, or may be mounted on a liquid crystal driving circuit (not shown) included in the display device in a mixed or stacked form.

  The display device 126 turns on the backlight 131 and displays the image data and the like input from the display unit 108 on the display 132. In the present embodiment, the display device 126 includes an LCD (Liquid Crystal Display). For example, the display unit 108 includes a power state, a radio wave intensity, a remaining battery level, a server connection state, an operation state such as unread mail, an input telephone number, a mail destination, a mail transmission document, video data, still image data, and an incoming call. A screen necessary for using the functions of the mobile phone, such as display of received data such as the telephone number of the caller, the incoming mail document, and the connected Internet screen, is displayed on the display 132 of the display device 126.

  The backlight 131 is a light source for displaying image data on the display 132, and typically a white LED is used. Also in this embodiment, a white LED is used.

  The display 132 includes a liquid crystal driving circuit and an LCD memory. The liquid crystal driving circuit has a built-in image memory for one frame, and the video signal supplied from the image I / F 201 is asynchronously written into the image memory. Read in synchronization with the vertical sync signal. Then, the backlight 131 irradiates the illumination light, so that the user can see the image displayed on the display 132. In the LCD memory, the measurement result of white chromaticity at the time of all white display is written as an initial value at the time of lighting inspection before shipment. The control unit 105 can acquire the white chromaticity via the image I / F 201. For example, the liquid crystal driving circuit is disposed on the glass of the LCD panel. Note that the liquid crystal driving circuit and the LCD memory may be mounted on a flexible substrate that connects the display device 126 and the circuit substrate, or may be provided on the circuit substrate side. Further, the LCD memory may be stacked on the liquid crystal driving circuit, or may be mixedly mounted on the same silicon substrate.

  A system bus 109 is a transmission path for transferring commands and data to and from the wireless unit 101, audio processing unit 102, operation unit 103, power supply unit 104, control unit 105, ROM 106, RAM 107, and display unit 108. is there.

  For example, the control unit 105 of the image processing apparatus 100 configured as described above acquires a program from the ROM 106 or the RAM 107 via the system bus 109, and performs the wireless unit 101, the antenna 121, the audio processing unit 102, and the code decoding process. The circuit 122 is controlled to wait for an incoming call. In addition to the above programs, the ROM 106 and the RAM 107 store ringtones such as melody recorded in advance, personal information such as a telephone book and an address book, downloaded ringing melody, image data, and the like. When there is an incoming call, the control unit 105 reads the name of the caller, the incoming melody, the incoming call image, etc. from the phone book stored in the RAM 107, converts the incoming melody into voice by the D / A converter, and sends it to the speaker 123. The received image is corrected by the color correction circuit 125 and displayed on the display 132 to notify the user that there has been an incoming call. Then, when a user operates an operation key connected to the operation unit 103, a call or mail can be transmitted / received.

  Next, color correction control processing performed by the control unit 105 and the display unit 108 of the present embodiment will be described.

  Here, generally used tristimulus values X, Y, and Z will be described. Natural colors can be expressed by adding the tristimulus values X, Y, Z to each other at a predetermined rate. A color space with tristimulus values on the xyz axis is defined, and the luminance of the tristimulus values is taken on the Y axis. This coordinate system is generally called a CIE (Commission Internationale de l'Eclairage) coordinate system. The chromaticity is represented by the coordinates of a point where a straight line connecting a point and the origin of the CIE color system intersects the plane x + y + z = 1. If x and y are obtained, z is inevitably obtained uniquely. Therefore, chromaticity is generally expressed as (x, y) in two-dimensional coordinates. In the following description, it is expressed as chromaticity coordinates (x, y).

  FIG. 3 is a flowchart for explaining the color correction control process.

  First, the control unit 105 acquires white chromaticity coordinates (x, y) stored in the LCD memory of the display 132 (step S301). This white chromaticity is a value measured at the time of production of the display 132 and set as an initial value.

  The control unit 105 converts the acquired white chromaticity coordinates (x, y) into tristimulus values X, Y, and Z (step S302). Specifically, for example, the white chromaticity is converted into a tristimulus value using the following equations 1, 2, and 3. However, L is a brightness | luminance.

  Next, the control unit 105 converts the obtained tristimulus values into the RGB color space (step S303). For example, when the international standard “ITU-R BT.709” established by the ITU (International Telecommunication Union) is adopted, the tristimulus values XYZ are converted into the RGB color space using the following equations (4) to (6). Converted.

R = 3.241 * X-1.537 * Y-0.499 * Z (4)
G = −0.969 * X + 1.7676 * Y + 0.042 * Z (5)
B = 0.056 * X−0.204 * Y + 1.57 * Z (6)

  In the RGB color space, when all the RGB values are equal, the control unit 105 obtains a coefficient to be multiplied by each RGB, that is, a correction coefficient so that the respective RGB light intensities are the same (step S105). S304).

  Then, the control unit 105 inputs the obtained correction coefficient to the gain control unit 203. The gain control unit 203 of the color correction circuit 125 controls to output an RGB video signal obtained by multiplying the RGB video signal input to the RGB gain adjustment circuit 202 by this correction coefficient for each RGB (step S305). Thereby, the display device 126 can display a predetermined white color.

  For example, as a result of calculation based on the white chromaticity coordinates (x, y) read from the LCD memory, the light intensity of each RGB color is R = 1.2, G = 1.1, and B = 1.0. To do. In this case, the smallest value is 1.0 of B. The control unit 105 obtains Cr = 0.83 as a correction coefficient for setting R to 1.0. Similarly, Cg = 0.91 is obtained as a correction coefficient for setting G to 1.0, and Cb = 1.0 is obtained as a correction coefficient for setting B to 1.0. In this way, the control unit 105 performs color correction by adjusting the output balance of each color of RGB.

  FIG. 4 is a diagram for explaining processing in which the color correction circuit 125 corrects the RGB video signal using the correction coefficients when these correction coefficients are obtained. 4A, 4B, and 4C show input / output characteristics corresponding to the colors R, G, and B, respectively. It is assumed that the maximum input level of the display device 126 is 100.

  The control unit 105 inputs correction coefficients of Cr = 0.83, Cg = 0.91, and Cb = 1.0 to the gain control unit 203 of the color correction circuit 125. Since the R correction coefficient Cr is 0.83, the R output at the maximum input is 83 as shown in FIG. Similarly, since the G correction coefficient Cg is 0.91, the G output at the maximum input is 91 as shown in FIG. 4B, and the B correction coefficient Cb is 1.0. As shown in 4 (c), the B output becomes 100 at the maximum input. That is, the RGB gain adjustment circuit 202 of the color correction circuit 125 has a strong R output and G output of the white LED backlight 131. Therefore, by reducing the intensity of each of the R and G video signals of the display device 126, the display 132 is displayed. Is corrected to output a predetermined white color.

  As described above, according to the present embodiment, the image processing apparatus 100 adjusts the output balance by changing the intensity of each color of RGB based on the white chromaticity coordinate value measured at the time of manufacturing the display device 126 and stored in the memory. As a result, color correction can be performed, so that color matching and output adjustment of the individual display devices 126 are not necessary at the manufacturing stage.

  In this embodiment, the chromaticity coordinate value (x, y) at the time of white display of the display device 126 is used, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, as shown in FIG. 5, the variation range 501 before white chromaticity coordinate correction is divided into a plurality of predetermined areas (in the example of this figure, five areas), and these areas are identified in the LCD memory. Information may be stored. In this case, in step S301, the control unit 105 acquires the chromaticity coordinate value at the center of the area corresponding to the information for identifying this area stored in the LCD memory. For example, as the chromaticity coordinate value at the center of this region, the barycentric coordinate of the figure indicating this region can be used. Alternatively, a predetermined fixed value representing this area instead of the center may be defined for each area. According to this, as described above, the accuracy of color correction is lower than when the chromaticity coordinate value itself is stored and used in the LCD memory, but the variation range 501 before the correction of the white chromaticity coordinate is reduced in units of regions. The corrected variation range can be reduced to about 502. In the manufacturing stage of the display device 126, there is an advantage that it is not necessary to measure accurate chromaticity using a measuring instrument, and visual confirmation is sufficient.

  In the present embodiment, an LCD is used as the display 132. However, since the color variation of the LCD itself is generally sufficiently smaller than the color variation of the white LED, the white chromaticity coordinate of the backlight 131 of the white LED is used as the LCD memory. May be recorded.

  A display 132 that does not incorporate an LCD memory can also be used. In this case, white chromaticity coordinate values and information for identifying a predetermined region indicating the variation range 501 before correction of the white chromaticity coordinates are printed on a barcode, label, or sticker and attached to the display device 126. These can be read and corrected by a predetermined reader.

(Embodiment 2)
Next, other embodiments of the present invention will be described. In this embodiment, the image processing apparatus 100 will be described using a foldable mobile phone.

  FIG. 6 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of the image processing apparatus 100 according to the present embodiment. In the present embodiment, the image processing apparatus 100 further includes an illuminance sensor 601. In addition, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected to each other part, and description of the overlapping part is abbreviate | omitted.

  The illuminance sensor 601 includes, for example, a photodiode or a phototransistor, detects the illuminance of input light, and inputs a measurement value (for example, a voltage value) to the control unit 105.

  FIG. 7 is a diagram showing input / output characteristics of the illuminance sensor 601. In this figure, the horizontal axis represents the input illuminance, and the vertical axis represents the output voltage. As the input illuminance increases, the output voltage increases. The control unit 105 can detect the illuminance of light input to the illuminance sensor 601 based on the value of the output voltage.

  FIG. 8A shows a longitudinal sectional view of the image processing apparatus 100 in a folded (closed) state. In the image processing apparatus 100, a main body part 801 and a lid part 802 are connected by a hinge part 803. Inside the hinge portion 803, a fixed shaft (not shown in the figure) fixed to the main body portion 801 is provided. The lid 802 rotates with respect to the main body 801 around the fixed shaft, and the lid 802 can rotate as shown in FIG. The illuminance sensor 601 is disposed so as to be directly under the display device 126 (directly in front) when the image processing apparatus 100 is folded. That is, the illuminance sensor 601 can be used as an external light illuminance sensor when the image processing apparatus 100 is opened, and can be used as an illuminance sensor for light transmitted through the display device 126 when the image processing apparatus 100 is closed.

  The display device 126 includes a color filter (not shown) that allows each pixel to transmit a predetermined color. The color filter has a transmission region that transmits light of a predetermined wavelength such as R, G, B, and W (white). The control unit 105 can display RGB single colors in a time-division manner by supplying an image signal that transmits light of only RGB pixels.

  FIG. 9 is a schematic diagram illustrating the relationship between the time division pattern of the color of light output from the display device 126 and the timing at which the illuminance sensor 601 detects illuminance. The illuminance sensor 601 detects the illuminance when displaying each color of RGB at each timing, and inputs the detection result to the control unit 105. The control unit 105 can obtain the illuminance ratio of RGB based on the detection result. Thus, since each RGB illuminance is detected by the same illuminance sensor 601, there is no need to correct sensitivity variations due to individual differences in the illuminance sensor 601.

  Next, color correction control processing performed by the control unit 105, the display unit 108, and the illuminance sensor 601 according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  First, the illuminance sensor 601 acquires an RGB value (illuminance) at the time of current RGB monochromatic display, and inputs a detection result to the control unit 105. The control unit 105 obtains the RGB ratio (step S1001).

  The control unit 105 determines whether or not the obtained RGB ratio is within a predetermined range (step S1002).

  If within the predetermined range (step S1002; YES), the control unit 105 ends the color correction control process.

  On the other hand, when not in the predetermined range (step S1002; NO), the control unit 105 obtains a correction coefficient so that the luminance ratio at the time of displaying each current RGB color becomes a predetermined ratio (step S1003). The control unit 105 inputs the obtained correction coefficient to the gain control unit 203.

  Then, the gain control unit 203 of the color correction circuit 125 controls to output an RGB video signal obtained by multiplying the RGB video signal input to the RGB gain adjustment circuit 202 by this correction coefficient for each RGB (step S1004). Thereby, the display device 126 can display a predetermined white color.

  Thus, according to the present embodiment, the image processing apparatus 100 can perform color correction at an arbitrary timing as necessary so as to output a predetermined white color. For example, even if the output intensity of each color of RGB changes due to the secular change after the start of use of the image processing apparatus 100, it can be corrected to output a predetermined white color.

  Note that the control unit 105 and the like typically perform this color correction control process immediately after the user finishes using the image processing apparatus 100 and closes it. By detecting each RGB illuminance with the image processing apparatus 100 closed, the illuminance can be detected with high accuracy at any time without being influenced by external light and without depending on ambient brightness.

  Alternatively, the control unit 105 or the like may be configured to periodically perform this color correction control process at regular time intervals. For example, if the mobile phone is in an open state, the user may be prompted by a display image, a message, a voice, an alarm, or the like on the display 132 to close the lid 802.

(Embodiment 3)
Next, other embodiments of the present invention will be described. In the present embodiment, a description will be given using a mobile phone as the image processing apparatus 100.

  FIG. 11 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of the image processing apparatus 100 according to the present embodiment. In the present embodiment, the image processing apparatus 100 further includes a temperature sensor 1101. Moreover, the point which uses RGB-LED backlight 1102 instead of white LED as the backlight 131 differs. In addition, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected to each other part, and description of the overlapping part is abbreviate | omitted.

  The temperature sensor 1101 measures the temperature in the use environment of the image processing apparatus 100 or an output voltage corresponding to the temperature, and inputs the measurement result to the control unit 105.

  FIG. 12 is a diagram showing input / output characteristics of the temperature sensor 1101. In this figure, the horizontal axis represents the environmental temperature, and the vertical axis represents the output voltage. Thus, the output voltage from the temperature sensor 1101 increases as the environmental temperature increases.

  FIG. 13 is a diagram illustrating an example of output characteristics according to the backlight temperature of the RGB-LED backlight 1102. The horizontal axis of this figure is the temperature of the RGB-LED backlight 1102, and the vertical axis is the luminous efficiency of each color LED in the RGB-LED backlight 1102. In this example, the light emission efficiency of G and B does not change even when the backlight temperature changes, but the light emission efficiency of R increases as the backlight temperature increases. In this case, in addition to the R correction coefficient Cr, the color correction can be performed in consideration of the change in the light emission efficiency of the R-LED due to the temperature change of the RGB-LED backlight 1102 by further multiplying the correction coefficient due to the temperature. .

  FIG. 14 is an example of a temperature correction coefficient corresponding to each backlight temperature. In the case of this figure, when the temperature of the RGB-LED backlight 1102 rises by 5 degrees, the output voltage of the temperature sensor 1101 increases or decreases by 0.1V. The control unit 105 acquires the output voltage from the temperature sensor 1101, detects the temperature of the RGB-LED backlight 1102, obtains a temperature correction coefficient corresponding to the temperature, and multiplies the R correction coefficient to the gain control unit 203. input. For example, the temperature correction coefficient is stored in advance in the ROM 106 or the like.

  Next, color correction control processing performed by the control unit 105, the display unit 108, and the temperature sensor 1101 of the present embodiment will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  First, the temperature sensor 1101 measures the backlight temperature in the current environment, and inputs the measurement result to the control unit 105. The control unit 105 acquires the backlight temperature (step S1501).

  The control unit 105 determines whether or not the backlight temperature obtained by the temperature sensor 1101 is within a predetermined range (step S1502).

  When the backlight temperature is within the predetermined range (step S1502; YES), the control unit 105 and the like end the color correction control process.

  On the other hand, when the backlight temperature is not within the predetermined range (step S1502; NO), the control unit 105 obtains a temperature correction coefficient corresponding to the acquired backlight temperature (step S1503). The control unit 105 inputs the obtained temperature correction coefficient to the gain control unit 203.

  Then, the gain controller 203 of the color correction circuit 125 controls to output an RGB video signal obtained by multiplying the RGB video signal input to the RGB gain adjustment circuit 202 by this temperature correction coefficient (step S1504). Thereby, the display device 126 can display a predetermined white color even when the backlight temperature changes and the output characteristics of the backlight change.

  For example, the control unit 105 or the like can keep the white chromaticity constant by periodically performing this color correction control process every time a certain time elapses.

  As described above, according to the present embodiment, the image processing apparatus 100 performs color correction suitable for the temperature (for example, backlight temperature) in the usage environment, and outputs a predetermined white color as necessary. Color correction can be performed at any timing. For example, even when the output intensity of each of the RGB colors changes due to the temperature change of the backlight after the image processing apparatus 100 is turned on, it can be corrected to output a predetermined white color.

(Embodiment 4)
Next, other embodiments of the present invention will be described. In the present embodiment, the image processing apparatus 100 will be described using a foldable mobile phone as shown in FIG.

  In addition to the first embodiment, the present embodiment further includes an open / close sensor that can detect whether the mobile phone is closed (folded) or opened. The image processing apparatus 100 controls whether or not the color correction control process is performed by the control unit 105 or the like based on the detection result of the open / close sensor. This will be described in detail below.

  FIG. 16 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of the image processing apparatus 100 according to the present embodiment. In the present embodiment, the image processing apparatus 100 further includes an open / close sensor 1601. In addition, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected to each other part, and description of the overlapping part is abbreviate | omitted.

  The open / close sensor 1601 detects whether or not the image processing apparatus 100 is open, and inputs the detection result to the control unit 105. For example, the open / close sensor 1601 is a non-contact type sensor such as a contact type sensor that detects ON / OFF of a switch or an optical sensor that detects whether light is transmitted or blocked. However, the type of sensor is not limited to these, and any sensor that can detect the open / closed state of the image processing apparatus 100 may be used.

  The control unit 105 acquires a detection result from the open / close sensor 1601 and determines whether or not the image processing apparatus 100 is in an open state. When it is determined that the state is open, the control unit 105 performs the color correction control process described above. When it is determined that the state is not open (closed), the control unit 105 performs the color correction control process. Do not do.

  Specifically, when the color correction control process shown in the flowchart of FIG. 3 is started, the control unit 105 first acquires the detection result by the open / close sensor 1601 before the process of step S301 to check whether the image processing apparatus 100 is open. Determine whether or not. If it is determined that it is open, the processing from step S301 is performed. On the other hand, if it is determined that it is not open (closed), the color correction control process is terminated.

  In this way, the image processing apparatus 100 determines that the image processing apparatus 100 is in use by the user and corrects the color so that the output image is output in an appropriate color when the image processing apparatus 100 is open. When the image processing apparatus 100 is closed, it is determined that the image processing apparatus 100 is not in use and color correction is not performed. As a result, the processing load of the control unit 105 and the like can be reduced, and further, the battery duration of the power supply unit 104 can be increased.

  As a modification, instead of using the open / close sensor 1601, it is determined whether or not the backlight 131 is lit, and if it is lit, color correction control processing is performed and the light is not lit (or the lighting output level). The color correction control process may be omitted. As a result, similarly, it is possible to reduce the processing load of the control unit 105 and the like, and further, it is possible to increase the battery duration of the power supply unit 104.

  In addition, although it is also possible to employ | adopt the embodiment which combined the embodiment mentioned above arbitrarily, it cannot be overemphasized that these embodiment is also contained in the scope of the present invention.

  The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and various modifications and applications are possible.

  For example, a first control unit that inputs an RGB video signal to the display unit 108 and a second control unit that obtains correction coefficients or temperature correction coefficients corresponding to the respective RGB colors and inputs them to the display unit 108 are separately provided. You may comprise.

  For example, the correction coefficient or the temperature correction coefficient corresponding to each of the RGB colors may be acquired not by software control by the CPU but by hardware control such as a dedicated circuit for acquiring these.

  For example, in the embodiment described above, the control unit 105 inputs the RGB video signal to the display unit 108, but the image processing apparatus 100 acquires the RGB video signal from an external network such as the Internet connected by the wireless unit 101. You may comprise so that it may input into the display part 108. FIG. Alternatively, the image processing apparatus 100 further includes an interface capable of communicating with an external storage device such as a memory card and a personal computer, and obtains an RGB video signal from these external storage device or external computer and inputs it to the display unit 108. You may comprise.

  In the above embodiment, the program has been described as being stored in the ROM 106 in advance. However, a program for causing the image processing apparatus 100 to operate as all or part of the apparatus or to execute the above-described processing is stored in a memory card, a CD-ROM (Compact Disc Read-Only Memory), a DVD (Digital Versatile). Disk and MO (Magneto Optical disk) and other computer-readable recording media distributed and installed on another computer to operate as the above-mentioned means or execute the above-described steps Good.

  Furthermore, the program may be stored in a disk device or the like included in a server device on the Internet, and may be downloaded onto a computer by being superimposed on a carrier wave, for example.

  As described above, according to the present invention, it is possible to provide an image processing device, an image processing method, and a program suitable for accurately correcting and displaying the color of an output image.

It is a block diagram which shows the structure of an image processing apparatus. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of a color correction circuit. It is a flowchart for demonstrating a color correction control process. (A) thru | or (c) is a figure which shows the example of the input-output characteristic of R * G * B, respectively. It is a figure which shows the dispersion | variation range before and after correction | amendment of a white chromaticity coordinate. FIG. 6 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of an image processing apparatus according to a second embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the input-output characteristic of an illumination intensity sensor. 6 is a side view of an image processing apparatus according to Embodiment 2. FIG. It is a figure which shows the detection timing by the time division pattern of a color, and an illumination intensity sensor. 10 is a flowchart for explaining color correction control processing according to the second embodiment. FIG. 10 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of an image processing apparatus according to a third embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the input / output characteristic of a temperature sensor. It is a figure which shows the example of the output characteristic by the temperature of a RGB-LED backlight. It is a figure which shows the example of the relationship between backlight temperature, a temperature sensor output voltage, and a temperature correction coefficient. 10 is a flowchart for explaining color correction control processing according to a third embodiment. FIG. 10 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of an image processing apparatus according to a fourth embodiment.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 100 ... Image processing apparatus, 101 ... Wireless part, 102 ... Sound processing part, 103 ... Operation part, 104 ... Power supply part, 105 ... Control part, 106 ... ROM, 107 ... RAM, 108 ... display unit, 109 ... system bus, 121 ... antenna, 122 ... code decoding processing circuit, 123 ... speaker, 124 ... microphone, 125 ... Color correction circuit 126 ... Display device 131 ... Backlight 132 ... Display 201 ... Image I / F 202 ... RGB gain adjustment circuit 203 ... Gain control unit 501 ... Variation range before correction, 502 ... Variation range after correction, 601 ... Illuminance sensor, 1101 ... Temperature sensor, 1102 ... RGB-LED backlight, 1 01 ... opening and closing sensor

Claims (8)

An acquisition unit for acquiring chromaticity information indicating a predetermined color;
Obtaining video data including the predetermined color, and converting the video data into tristimulus values;
Correction for correcting the predetermined color by adjusting the output balance of the color of the video data based on the chromaticity information acquired by the acquisition unit and the tristimulus values obtained by the conversion unit And
An image processing apparatus comprising: an output unit that outputs the video data corrected by the correction unit. A storage unit for storing chromaticity information indicating the predetermined color;
The image processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the acquisition unit acquires the chromaticity information stored in the storage unit. The image processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the acquisition unit reads and acquires the chromaticity information from a medium that stores chromaticity information indicating the predetermined color. An illuminance sensor that acquires the illuminance of light from the outside is further provided.
The illuminance sensor acquires either the illuminance of video light based on video data output by the output unit or the illuminance of light not including video based on video data output by the output unit,
The correction unit adjusts the output balance of the color of the video data based on the illuminance of the video light based on the video data output by the output unit obtained by the illuminance sensor, and adjusts the predetermined color of the predetermined color. The image processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein correction is performed. A temperature sensor for acquiring the temperature of the environment in which the image processing apparatus is used;
The correction unit corrects the predetermined color based on predetermined correction information for adjusting an output balance of colors of the video data corresponding to a temperature obtained by the temperature sensor. The image processing apparatus according to claim 1. A sensor for determining whether the image processing apparatus is in use;
The correction unit corrects the predetermined color based on predetermined correction information for adjusting a color output balance of the video data when the sensor determines that the image processing apparatus is in use. The image processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the image processing apparatus is performed and otherwise, the predetermined color is not corrected. An acquisition step of acquiring chromaticity information indicating a predetermined color;
Obtaining video data including the predetermined color, and converting the video data into tristimulus values;
Correction for correcting the predetermined color by adjusting the output balance of the color of the video data based on the chromaticity information acquired by the acquisition step and the tristimulus value obtained by the conversion step Steps,
An image processing method comprising: an output step of outputting the video data corrected by the correction step. Computer
An acquisition unit for acquiring chromaticity information indicating a predetermined color;
A conversion unit that acquires video data including the predetermined color and converts the video data into tristimulus values,
Correction for correcting the predetermined color by adjusting the output balance of the color of the video data based on the chromaticity information acquired by the acquisition unit and the tristimulus values obtained by the conversion unit Part,
A program that functions as an output unit that outputs video data corrected by the correction unit.

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