JP2016200827A - Drive method for image display device - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an image display device drive method that attains optimization of an output signal to each sub-pixel, and can surely attain increase in luminance.SOLUTION: An image display device comprises: an image display panel that is formed by having a pixel composed of first, second, third and fourth sub pixels arrayed in a two-dimensional matrix form; and a signal processing unit to which an input signal is input and which outputs an output signal. The signal processing unit is required to obtain a maximum value V(S) of value with saturation S in an HSV color space enlarged by adding a fourth color to three primary colors as a variable, and in the signal processing unit, the saturation S and value V(S) in a plurality of pixels are obtained on the basis of the sub-pixel/input signal value in the plurality of pixels, and an extension coefficient αis determined so that a ratio of the pixel in which a value of the extended value obtained from a product of the value V(S) and the extension coefficient αexceeds the maximum value V(S) to all pixels is equal to or less than a prescribed value (β).SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

  The present invention relates to a method for driving an image display apparatus.

  In recent years, for example, in an image display device such as a color liquid crystal display device, an increase in power consumption has become a problem as its performance increases. In particular, with high definition, expansion of the color reproduction range, and high luminance, for example, in the case of a color liquid crystal display device, the power consumption of the backlight increases. In order to solve this problem, a display pixel is added to three subpixels, a red display subpixel that displays red, a green display subpixel that displays green, and a blue display subpixel that displays blue. Attention has been focused on a technique for improving the luminance by using a white display subpixel having four subpixel configurations. And since the high luminance can be obtained with the same power consumption as the conventional with the four sub-pixel configuration, the power consumption of the backlight can be lowered and the display quality can be improved when the luminance is the same as the conventional one. Can be achieved.

Here, for example, the color image display device disclosed in Japanese Patent No. 3167026 is
Means for generating three types of color signals in the additive three primary color method from an input signal;
Auxiliary signals obtained by adding colors from these three hue color signals at the same ratio are generated, and the auxiliary signal and three types of color signals obtained by subtracting the auxiliary signal from the three hue signals are displayed in total. Means for supplying a signal to the display;
Have The red display subpixel, the green display subpixel, and the blue display subpixel are driven by three kinds of color signals, and the white display subpixel is driven by an auxiliary signal.

Japanese Patent No. 3805150 discloses a liquid crystal display capable of color display including a liquid crystal panel having a red output subpixel, a green output subpixel, a blue output subpixel, and a luminance subpixel as one main pixel unit. A device,
A digital value W for driving the luminance sub-pixel using the digital values Ri, Gi and Bi of the red input sub-pixel, the green input sub-pixel and the blue input sub-pixel obtained from the input image signal; Calculating means for calculating digital values Ro, Go, and Bo for driving the red output subpixel, the green output subpixel, the blue output subpixel, and the luminance subpixel;
The computing means is
Ri: Gi: Bi = (Ro + W) :( Go + W) :( Bo + W)
Ro, Go, and Bo that satisfy the above-described relationship and increase the luminance as compared with the configuration of only the red input subpixel, the green input subpixel, and the blue input subpixel by adding the luminance subpixel. In addition, a liquid crystal display device characterized by obtaining each value of W is disclosed.

  Furthermore, PCT / KR2004 / 000659 includes a first pixel composed of a red display subpixel, a green display subpixel, and a blue display subpixel, and a red display subpixel, a green display subpixel, and a white display subpixel. The first pixel and the second pixel are alternately arranged in the first direction, and the first pixel and the second pixel are alternately arranged in the second direction. In the liquid crystal display device, or alternatively, the first pixel and the second pixel are alternately arranged in the first direction, and the first pixel is adjacently arranged in the second direction. An adjacently arranged liquid crystal display device is disclosed.

Japanese Patent No. 3167026 Japanese Patent No. 3805150 PCT / KR2004 / 000659

  By the way, in the techniques disclosed in Japanese Patent No. 3167026 and Japanese Patent No. 3805150, the luminance of the white display subpixel increases, but the luminance of the red display subpixel, the green display subpixel, or the blue display subpixel. Does not increase. Therefore, there is a problem that color dullness occurs. Such a phenomenon is called simultaneous contrast (Simultaneous Contrast). In particular, the occurrence of such a phenomenon is remarkable in yellow with high visibility.

  In the technique disclosed in PCT / KR2004 / 000659, in the second pixel, the blue display subpixel is replaced with the white display subpixel. The output signal to the white display subpixel is an output signal to the blue display subpixel that is assumed to exist before being replaced by the white display subpixel. Therefore, the optimization of the output signal to the blue display subpixel constituting the first pixel and the white display subpixel constituting the second pixel is not achieved. In addition, there is a problem that the image quality is remarkably deteriorated because a change in color and a change in luminance occur.

  Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to provide a driving method of an image display device in which an output signal to each sub-pixel is optimized and a luminance can be reliably increased.

In order to achieve the above object, a driving method of an image display device according to the first aspect, the sixth aspect, the eleventh aspect, the sixteenth aspect, or the twenty-first aspect of the present invention includes:
(A) From the first subpixel that displays the first primary color, the second subpixel that displays the second primary color, the third subpixel that displays the third primary color, and the fourth subpixel that displays the fourth color An image display panel in which the configured pixels are arranged in a two-dimensional matrix, and
(B) a signal processing unit,
With
In the signal processor
The first subpixel / output signal is obtained based on at least the first subpixel / input signal and the expansion coefficient α ₀ , and is output to the first subpixel,
A second subpixel / output signal is obtained based on at least the second subpixel / input signal and the expansion coefficient α ₀ , and is output to the second subpixel;
A third subpixel / output signal is obtained based on at least the third subpixel / input signal and the expansion coefficient α ₀ , and is output to the third subpixel;
A method of driving an image display device that obtains a fourth subpixel / output signal based on a first subpixel / input signal, a second subpixel / input signal, and a third subpixel / input signal and outputs the fourth subpixel / output signal to the fourth subpixel. is there.

In order to achieve the above object, a method for driving an image display device according to the second aspect, the seventh aspect, the twelfth aspect, the seventeenth aspect, or the twenty-second aspect of the present invention includes:
(A) A pixel composed of a first subpixel that displays the first primary color, a second subpixel that displays the second primary color, and a third subpixel that displays the third primary color has the first direction and the first subpixel. A pixel group is composed of at least a first pixel and a second pixel arranged in a two-dimensional matrix in the two directions and arranged in the first direction. In each pixel group, the first pixel and the second pixel An image display panel in which a fourth sub-pixel displaying a fourth color is disposed between the pixel and a pixel;
(B) a signal processing unit,
With
In the signal processor
For the first pixel,
The first subpixel / output signal is obtained based on at least the first subpixel / input signal and the expansion coefficient α ₀ , and is output to the first subpixel,
A second subpixel / output signal is obtained based on at least the second subpixel / input signal and the expansion coefficient α ₀ , and is output to the second subpixel;
A third subpixel / output signal is obtained based on at least the third subpixel / input signal and the expansion coefficient α ₀ , and is output to the third subpixel;
For the second pixel,
The first subpixel / output signal is obtained based on at least the first subpixel / input signal and the expansion coefficient α ₀ , and is output to the first subpixel,
A second subpixel / output signal is obtained based on at least the second subpixel / input signal and the expansion coefficient α ₀ , and is output to the second subpixel;
A third subpixel / output signal is obtained based on at least the third subpixel / input signal and the expansion coefficient α ₀ , and is output to the third subpixel;
For the fourth subpixel, the fourth subpixel / output signal is obtained from the first subpixel / input signal, the second subpixel / input signal, and the third subpixel / input signal to the first pixel. Subpixel / control first signal and fourth subpixel / control signal obtained from first subpixel / input signal to second pixel, second subpixel / input signal and third subpixel / input signal This is a driving method of the image display device that is obtained based on two signals and outputs to the fourth subpixel.

A method for driving an image display device according to the third aspect, the eighth aspect, the thirteenth aspect, the eighteenth aspect, or the twenty-third aspect of the present invention for achieving the above object is as follows.
(A) An image display panel in which a pixel group is arranged in a two-dimensional matrix, a total of P in the first direction and Q in the second direction, P × Q, and
(B) a signal processing unit,
With
Each pixel group is composed of a first pixel and a second pixel along the first direction,
The first pixel includes a first subpixel that displays the first primary color, a second subpixel that displays the second primary color, and a third subpixel that displays the third primary color.
The second pixel includes a first subpixel that displays the first primary color, a second subpixel that displays the second primary color, and a fourth subpixel that displays the fourth color.
In the signal processor
The first (p, q) th [where p = 1, 2,... P, q = 1, 2,..., Q] as counted along the first direction. The third subpixel / output signal to the pixel is transmitted to at least the third subpixel / input signal to the (p, q) th first pixel and the (p, q) th second pixel. The third sub-pixel and the input signal, and output to the third sub-pixel of the (p, q) -th first pixel,
The fourth sub-pixel output signal to the (p, q) -th second pixel, the first sub-pixel input signal to the (p, q) -th second pixel, the second sub-pixel, The fourth subpixel / control second signal obtained from the input signal and the third subpixel / input signal, and the adjacent pixel adjacent to the (p, q) th second pixel along the first direction The first subpixel / input signal, the second subpixel / input signal and the fourth subpixel / control first signal obtained from the third subpixel / input signal, and the (p, q) th This is a driving method of the image display device that outputs to the fourth sub-pixel of the second pixel.

A method for driving an image display device according to the fourth, ninth, fourteenth, nineteenth, or twenty-fourth aspects of the present invention to achieve the above object is as follows.
(A) pixels, P ₀ pieces in a first direction, a total of Q ₀ one in a second direction, P ₀ × Q ₀ or an image display panel which are arranged in a two-dimensional matrix, and,
(B) a signal processing unit,
With
Each pixel includes a first subpixel that displays the first primary color, a second subpixel that displays the second primary color, a third subpixel that displays the third primary color, and a fourth subpixel that displays the fourth color. Consisting of
In the signal processor,
The first subpixel / output signal is obtained based on at least the first subpixel / input signal and the expansion coefficient α ₀ , and is output to the first subpixel,
A second subpixel / output signal is obtained based on at least the second subpixel / input signal and the expansion coefficient α ₀ , and is output to the second subpixel;
A third subpixel / output signal is obtained based on at least the third subpixel / input signal and the expansion coefficient α ₀ , and is output to the third subpixel;
(P, q) -th pixel (where p = 1, 2,..., P ₀ , q = 1, 2,..., Q ₀ ) as counted along the second direction The fourth subpixel / output signal to the (p, q) th pixel is obtained from the first subpixel / input signal, the second subpixel / input signal, and the third subpixel / input signal. 4 sub-pixel / control second signal, and a first sub-pixel / input signal, a second sub-pixel / input signal to an adjacent pixel adjacent to the (p, q) -th pixel along the second direction, and This is a driving method of the image display device, which is obtained based on the fourth subpixel / control first signal obtained from the third subpixel / input signal and outputs the fourth subpixel / control first signal to the fourth subpixel of the (p, q) th pixel.

And in the driving method of the image display device according to the first to fourth aspects of the present invention,
(A) The signal processing unit obtains the maximum value V _max (S _x ) of brightness with the saturation S _x in the HSV color space expanded by adding the fourth color as a variable,
(B) The signal processing unit obtains the saturation S and the brightness V (S) in the plurality of pixels based on the sub-pixel / input signal values in the plurality of pixels,
(C) The ratio of the pixels whose expanded brightness value obtained from the product of brightness V (S) and expansion coefficient α ₀ exceeds the maximum value V _max (S) to all pixels is equal to or less than a predetermined value (β ₀ ). The expansion coefficient α ₀ is determined so that

Here, the saturation S and the lightness V (S) are
S = (Max-Min) / Max
V (S) = Max
Represented by
Max: first sub-pixel input signal value to pixel, second sub-pixel input signal value and third sub-pixel input signal value of three sub-pixels / maximum input signal value Min: first to pixel It is the minimum value of the three subpixels / input signal values of the subpixel / input signal value, the second subpixel / input signal value, and the third subpixel / input signal value. The saturation S can take a value from 0 to 1, the lightness V (S) can take a value from 0 to (2 ⁿ -1), and n is the number of display gradation bits. , “H” in “HSV color space” means hue (Hue) indicating color type, “S” means saturation (Saturation, Chroma) indicating color vividness, and “V”. Means brightness (Brightness Value, Lightness Value) indicating the brightness of the color. The same applies to the following.

In the driving method of the image display device according to the first to fourth aspects of the present invention, the predetermined value β ₀ can be 0.003 to 0.05. That is, the pixels whose expanded brightness value obtained from the product of the brightness V (S) and the expansion coefficient α ₀ exceeds the maximum value V _max (S) are 0.3% or more and 5% of all the pixels. The expansion coefficient α ₀ can be determined as follows.

In the image display apparatus driving methods according to the sixth to ninth aspects of the present invention, the first subpixel has a value corresponding to the maximum signal value of the first subpixel and the output signal. , A signal having a value corresponding to the maximum signal value of the second subpixel / output signal is input to the second subpixel, and a signal corresponding to the maximum signal value of the third subpixel / output signal is input to the third subpixel. First sub-pixel constituting a pixel (sixth aspect, ninth aspect of the present invention) or pixel group (seventh aspect, eighth aspect of the present invention) when a signal having a value is input The luminance of the aggregate of the second subpixel and the third subpixel is BN _1-3 , and the pixel (sixth aspect, ninth aspect of the present invention) or pixel group (seventh aspect of the present invention, When a signal having a value corresponding to the maximum signal value of the fourth subpixel / output signal is input to the fourth subpixel constituting the aspect 8) When the luminance BN ₄ of the fourth subpixel is set,
α ₀ = (BN ₄ / BN _1-3 ) +1
And In general, the expansion coefficient α ₀ can be a function of (BN ₄ / BN _1-3 ).

In the image display apparatus driving method according to the eleventh aspect to the fourteenth aspect of the present invention,
Assuming that the color defined by (R, G, B) is displayed in the pixel, the hue H and saturation S in the HSV color space are defined by the following equations:
40 ≦ H ≦ 65
0.5 ≦ S ≦ 1.0
When the ratio of the pixels in the range to all the pixels exceeds a predetermined value β ′ ₀ (for example, specifically 2%), the expansion coefficient α ₀ is less than or equal to the predetermined value α ′ ₀ (specifically, For example, 1.3 or less). The lower limit value of the expansion coefficient α ₀ is 1.0. The same applies to the following description.

Here, in (R, G, B), when the value of R is the maximum,
H = 60 (GB) / (Max-Min)
And when the value of G is maximum,
H = 60 (BR) / (Max-Min) +120
And when the value of B is maximum,
H = 60 (RG) / (Max-Min) +240
And
S = (Max-Min) / Max
And
Max: first sub-pixel input signal value to pixel, second sub-pixel input signal value and third sub-pixel input signal value of three sub-pixels / maximum input signal value Min: first to pixel It is the minimum value of the three subpixels / input signal values of the subpixel / input signal value, the second subpixel / input signal value, and the third subpixel / input signal value.

In the image display apparatus driving method according to the sixteenth aspect to the nineteenth aspect of the present invention,
Assume that the color defined by (R, G, B) is displayed in a pixel, and the ratio of the pixels in which (R, G, B) satisfies the following expression is a predetermined value β ′ ₀ (for example, Specifically, when exceeding 2%), the expansion coefficient α ₀ is set to a predetermined value α ′ ₀ or less (for example, specifically 1.3 or less).

Here, in (R, G, B), the value of R is the highest value and the value of B is the lowest value,
R ≧ 0.78 × (2 ⁿ −1)
G ≧ (2R / 3) + (B / 3)
B ≦ 0.50R
When you are satisfied. Alternatively, in (R, G, B), the value of G is the highest value and the value of B is the lowest value,
R ≧ (4B / 60) + (56G / 60)
G ≧ 0.78 × (2 ⁿ −1)
B ≦ 0.50R
When you are satisfied. Here, n is the number of display gradation bits.

In the driving method of the image display device according to the twenty-first to twenty-fourth aspects of the present invention, the ratio of the pixels displaying yellow is a predetermined value β ′ ₀ (for example, specifically Exceeds 2%), the expansion coefficient α ₀ is set to a predetermined value or less (for example, specifically 1.3 or less).

In the driving method of the image display device according to the present invention, the color space (HSV color space) is expanded by adding the fourth color, and the sub-pixel / output signal includes at least the sub-pixel / input signal and the expansion coefficient. It is obtained based on α ₀ . As described above, since the output signal value is expanded based on the expansion coefficient α ₀ , the luminance of the white display subpixel is increased as in the conventional technique, but the red display subpixel, the green display subpixel, and the blue display subpixel are increased. The brightness does not increase. That is, for example, not only the luminance of the white display subpixel is increased, but also the luminance of the red display subpixel, the green display subpixel, and the blue display subpixel is increased. Therefore, it is possible to reliably avoid the occurrence of problems such as color dullness.

In addition, in the image display device driving method according to the first to fourth aspects of the present invention, the maximum value V _max (S _x ) of lightness with the saturation S _x as a variable is obtained, and further Is obtained from the product of the lightness V (S) and the expansion coefficient α ₀ , based on the subpixel / input signal values in the plurality of pixels, and the saturation S and the lightness V (S) in the plurality of pixels. The expansion coefficient α ₀ is determined such that the ratio of the pixels whose expanded brightness value exceeds the maximum value V _max (S) to all the pixels is equal to or less than a predetermined value (β ₀ ). Therefore, it is possible to optimize the output signal to each sub-pixel and prevent the occurrence of a phenomenon that so-called “gradation loss” becomes noticeable and the image becomes unnatural, while the increase in luminance is ensured. Therefore, the power consumption of the entire image display device assembly in which the image display device is incorporated can be reduced.

In the image display apparatus driving methods according to the sixth to ninth aspects of the present invention, the expansion coefficient α ₀ is
α ₀ = (BN ₄ / BN _1-3 ) +1
By doing so, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of a phenomenon such as so-called “gradation loss” and resulting in an unnatural image, while it is possible to surely increase the brightness and to incorporate an image display device. The power consumption of the entire image display device assembly can be reduced.

According to various tests, when a lot of yellow is mixed in the image color, if the expansion coefficient α ₀ exceeds a predetermined value α ′ ₀ (for example, α ′ ₀ = 1.3), Turned out to be. In the driving method of the image display device according to the eleventh to fourteenth aspects of the present invention, the ratio of the pixels in which the hue H and the saturation S in the HSV color space are within a predetermined range is predetermined. When the value exceeds β ′ ₀ (for example, specifically 2%) (in other words, when a lot of yellow is mixed in the image color), the expansion coefficient α ₀ is less than or equal to the predetermined value α ′ _0. (For example, specifically 1.3 or less). As a result, even when a lot of yellow colors are mixed in the image, the output signal to each sub-pixel can be optimized, and an unnatural image can be prevented. Thus, the luminance can be increased reliably, and the power consumption of the entire image display device assembly in which the image display device is incorporated can be reduced.

In the image display device driving methods according to the sixteenth to nineteenth aspects of the present invention, the ratio of pixels having specific values as (R, G, B) to all pixels is a predetermined value. When β ′ ₀ (for example, specifically 2%) is exceeded (in other words, when a lot of yellow is mixed in the image color), the expansion coefficient α ₀ is set to a predetermined value α ′ ₀ or less (for example, Specifically, 1.3 or less). This also makes it possible to optimize the output signal to each sub-pixel even when there are many yellow colors in the image color, thereby preventing an unnatural image. On the other hand, it is possible to reliably increase the luminance, and to reduce the power consumption of the entire image display device assembly in which the image display device is incorporated. In addition, it can be determined with a small amount of calculation whether or not there are many yellow colors in the image color, the circuit scale of the signal processing unit can be reduced, and the calculation time can be shortened. it can.

In the driving method of the image display device according to the twenty-first to twenty-fourth aspects of the present invention, the ratio of the pixels displaying yellow is a predetermined value β ′ ₀ (for example, specifically Exceeds 2%), the expansion coefficient α ₀ is set to a predetermined value or less (for example, specifically 1.3 or less). This can also optimize the output signal to each sub-pixel and prevent an unnatural image from being produced, while ensuring an increase in luminance and providing an image display device. The power consumption of the entire assembled image display apparatus assembly can be reduced.

In the image display apparatus driving method according to the first, sixth, eleventh, sixteenth, and twenty-first aspects of the present invention, the brightness of the display image is increased. For example, it is optimal for displaying images such as still images, advertising media, and standby screens of mobile phones. On the other hand, the method for driving the image display apparatus according to the first aspect, the sixth aspect, the eleventh aspect, the sixteenth aspect, and the twenty-first aspect of the present invention is applied to the driving method for the image display apparatus assembly. Thus, since the brightness of the planar light source device can be reduced based on the expansion coefficient α ₀ , the power consumption of the planar light source device can be reduced.

  In addition, the second aspect, the third aspect, the seventh aspect, the eighth aspect, the twelfth aspect, the thirteenth aspect, the seventeenth aspect, the eighteenth aspect, the twenty-second aspect of the present invention, In the driving method of the image display device according to the twenty-third aspect, in the signal processing unit, the first subpixel / input signal to the first pixel and the second pixel of each pixel group, the second subpixel, A fourth sub-pixel / output signal is obtained from the input signal and the third sub-pixel / input signal and output. That is, since the fourth subpixel / output signal is obtained based on the input signals to the adjacent first pixel and the second pixel, the output signal to the fourth subpixel is optimized. Moreover, the second aspect, the third aspect, the seventh aspect, the eighth aspect, the twelfth aspect, the thirteenth aspect, the seventeenth aspect, the eighteenth aspect, the twenty-second aspect of the present invention, In the image display device driving method according to the twenty-third aspect, since one fourth sub-pixel is arranged for a pixel group constituted by at least the first pixel and the second pixel, A reduction in the area of the opening region in the pixel can be suppressed. As a result, it is possible to surely increase the luminance and improve the display quality. In addition, the power consumption of the backlight can be reduced.

  In the fourth aspect, the ninth aspect, the fourteenth aspect, the nineteenth aspect, and the twenty-fourth aspect of the present invention, the (p, q) th (p, q) th driving method is provided. The fourth sub-pixel / output signal to the pixel, the sub-pixel / input signal to the (p, q) -th pixel, and the sub-pixel / input signal to the adjacent pixel adjacent to the pixel in the second direction Based on That is, the fourth subpixel / output signal to a certain pixel is obtained based on the input signal to an adjacent pixel adjacent to the certain pixel, so that the output signal to the fourth subpixel can be optimized. ing. In addition, since the fourth sub-pixel is provided, it is possible to surely increase the luminance and improve the display quality.

FIG. 1 is a conceptual diagram of an image display apparatus according to the first embodiment. 2A and 2B are conceptual diagrams of an image display panel and an image display panel driving circuit in the image display apparatus according to the first embodiment. 3A and 3B are a conceptual diagram of a general cylindrical HSV color space, and a diagram schematically showing a relationship between saturation S and brightness V (S), respectively. (C) and (D) are conceptual diagrams of an enlarged column HSV color space in Example 1, and a diagram schematically showing a relationship between saturation S and brightness V (S), respectively. 4A and 4B show the relationship between the saturation S and the brightness V (S) in the HSV color space of the cylinder expanded by adding the fourth color (white) in Example 1, respectively. It is a figure shown typically. FIG. 5 shows the conventional HSV color space before adding the fourth color (white) in Example 1, the HSV color space expanded by adding the fourth color (white), and the saturation of the input signal. It is a figure which shows the relationship between S and the brightness V (S). FIG. 6 illustrates a conventional HSV color space before adding the fourth color (white) in Example 1, an HSV color space expanded by adding the fourth color (white), and an output signal (decompression processing). It is a figure which shows the relationship between the chroma S and the lightness V (S). FIGS. 7A and 7B are respectively a decompression process in the driving method of the image display apparatus and the driving method of the image display apparatus assembly of the first embodiment, and a processing method disclosed in Japanese Patent No. 3805150. It is a figure which shows typically the input signal value and output signal value for demonstrating the difference of these. FIG. 8 is a conceptual diagram of an image display panel and a planar light source device constituting the image display device assembly of Example 2. FIG. 9 is a circuit diagram of a planar light source device control circuit in the planar light source device constituting the image display device assembly according to the second embodiment. FIG. 10 is a diagram schematically illustrating the arrangement and arrangement state of the planar light source units and the like in the planar light source device constituting the image display device assembly of Example 2. (A) and (B) of FIG. 11 show the display luminance when the control signal corresponding to the display area unit / maximum signal value X _{max- (s, t)} is supplied to the sub-pixel. so that the value y ₂ is obtained by the planar light source unit, the light source luminance Y ₂ of the planar light source unit, under the control of the planar light source device drive circuit is a conceptual diagram for illustrating a state of increase or decrease. FIG. 12 is an equivalent circuit diagram of the image display apparatus according to the third embodiment. FIG. 13 is a conceptual diagram of an image display panel constituting the image display device according to the third embodiment. FIG. 14 is a diagram schematically illustrating the arrangement of each pixel and pixel group in the image display panel according to the fourth embodiment. FIG. 15 is a diagram schematically illustrating an arrangement of each pixel and pixel group in the image display panel according to the fifth embodiment. FIG. 16 is a diagram schematically illustrating the arrangement of each pixel and pixel group in the image display panel according to the sixth embodiment. FIG. 17 is a conceptual diagram of an image display panel and an image display panel driving circuit in the image display apparatus according to the fourth embodiment. FIG. 18 is a diagram schematically illustrating an input signal value and an output signal value in an expansion process in the driving method of the image display device and the driving method of the image display device assembly according to the fourth embodiment. FIG. 19 is a diagram schematically showing the arrangement of each pixel and pixel group in the image display panel of Example 7, Example 8, or Example 10. FIG. 20 is a diagram schematically illustrating another arrangement example of each pixel and pixel group in the image display panel according to the seventh embodiment, the eighth embodiment, or the tenth embodiment. FIG. 21 illustrates a modification of the arrangement of the first subpixel, the second subpixel, the third subpixel, and the fourth subpixel in the first pixel and the second pixel that form the pixel group in the eighth embodiment. It is a conceptual diagram for doing. FIG. 22 is a diagram schematically illustrating an arrangement example of each pixel in the image display apparatus according to the ninth embodiment. FIG. 23 is a diagram schematically illustrating still another arrangement example of each pixel and pixel group in the image display apparatus according to the tenth embodiment. FIG. 24 is a conceptual diagram of an edge light type (side light type) planar light source device.

Hereinafter, the present invention will be described based on examples with reference to the drawings. However, the present invention is not limited to the examples, and various numerical values and materials in the examples are examples. The description will be given in the following order.
1. 1. Driving method of image display apparatus according to first to twenty-fifth aspects of the present invention, general description, general description Example 1 (Driving method of image display device according to first, sixth, eleventh, sixteenth, and twenty-first aspects of the present invention)
3. Example 2 (Modification of Example 1)
4). Example 3 (another modification of Example 1)
5. Example 4 (Driving Method of Image Display Device According to Second, Seventh, Twelfth, Seventeenth, and Twenty Second Modes of the Present Invention)
6). Example 5 (Modification of Example 4)
7). Example 6 (another modification of Example 4)
8). Example 7 (Driving method of image display device according to third, eighth, thirteenth, eighteenth, and twenty-third aspects of the present invention)
9. Example 8 (Modification of Example 7)
10. Example 9 (Driving Method of Image Display Device According to Fourth, Ninth, Fourteenth, Nineteenth, and Twenty-Fourth Aspects of the Present Invention)
11. Example 10 (the driving method of the image display device according to the fifth aspect, the tenth aspect, the fifteenth aspect, the twentieth aspect and the twenty-fifth aspect of the present invention)

[Description on General Driving Method of Image Display Device According to First to 25th Aspects of the Present Invention]
The image display device assembly in the driving method of the image display device assembly according to the first aspect to the twenty-fifth aspect for achieving the above object is the above-described first aspect to the twenty-fifth aspect of the present invention. An image display device assembly includes an image display device and a planar light source device that illuminates the image display device from the back. And the driving method of the image display apparatus according to the first aspect to the twenty-fifth aspect of the present invention is applied to the driving method of the image display apparatus assembly according to the first aspect to the twenty-fifth aspect. it can.

  Here, the driving method of the image display apparatus according to the first aspect of the present invention including the above-mentioned preferred form, the driving method of the image display apparatus assembly according to the first aspect, and the first aspect of the present invention including the above-mentioned preferred form. A driving method of an image display device according to the sixth aspect, a driving method of the image display device assembly according to the sixth aspect, a driving method of the image display device according to the eleventh aspect of the present invention including the above preferred embodiments, and a A driving method of an image display device assembly according to an eleventh aspect, a driving method of an image display device according to a sixteenth aspect of the present invention including the above preferred embodiments, and a driving method of an image display device assembly according to the sixteenth aspect In addition, the driving method of the image display device according to the twenty-first aspect of the present invention including the above preferred embodiment and the driving method of the image display device assembly according to the twenty-first aspect are simply referred to simply as “the present invention. The first aspect of Referred to as the driving method "according to. In addition, the driving method of the image display device according to the second aspect of the present invention including the above-described preferable mode, the driving method of the image display device assembly according to the second mode, and the seventh aspect of the present invention including the above-mentioned preferable mode. A driving method of an image display device according to the above aspect, a driving method of an image display device assembly according to the seventh aspect, a driving method of an image display device according to a twelfth aspect of the present invention including the above preferred embodiments, and a twelfth aspect. A driving method of an image display device assembly according to the aspect of the present invention, a driving method of the image display device according to the seventeenth aspect of the present invention including the above preferred embodiments, and a driving method of the image display device assembly according to the seventeenth aspect, In addition, the driving method of the image display device according to the twenty-second aspect of the present invention including the above preferred embodiment and the driving method of the image display device assembly according to the twenty-second aspect are simply referred to as “the present invention. Second aspect etc. According referred to as a driving method ". Furthermore, the driving method of the image display device according to the third aspect of the present invention including the above-mentioned preferable mode, the driving method of the image display device assembly according to the third mode, and the above-mentioned preferable mode of the present invention including the preferable mode. An image display device driving method according to an eighth aspect, an image display device assembly driving method according to an eighth aspect, an image display device driving method according to a thirteenth aspect of the present invention, including the preferred embodiments, and A driving method of an image display device assembly according to thirteenth aspect, a driving method of an image display device according to an eighteenth aspect of the present invention including the above preferred embodiments, and a driving method of an image display device assembly according to the eighteenth aspect In addition, the driving method of the image display device according to the twenty-third aspect of the present invention including the above-described preferred embodiment and the driving method of the image display device assembly according to the twenty-third aspect are simply referred to as “the present invention”. Third aspect of Referred to as the driving method "according to. In addition, the driving method of the image display device according to the fourth aspect of the present invention including the above-described preferable mode, the driving method of the image display device assembly according to the fourth aspect, and the ninth mode of the present invention including the above-mentioned preferable mode. A driving method of an image display device according to the embodiment of the present invention, a driving method of the image display device assembly according to the ninth embodiment, a driving method of the image display device according to the fourteenth embodiment of the present invention including the above preferred embodiments, and a fourteenth embodiment. A driving method of an image display device assembly according to the aspect of the present invention, a driving method of the image display device according to the nineteenth aspect of the present invention including the preferred embodiment, and a driving method of the image display device assembly according to the nineteenth aspect, In addition, the driving method of the image display device according to the twenty-fourth aspect of the present invention including the above-mentioned preferred embodiment and the driving method of the image display device assembly according to the twenty-fourth aspect are simply referred to as “the present invention. Fourth aspect etc. According referred to as a driving method ". Furthermore, the driving method of the image display apparatus according to the fifth aspect of the present invention including the above-mentioned preferable form, the driving method of the image display apparatus assembly according to the fifth aspect, and the driving method of the image display apparatus assembly according to the fifth aspect An image display apparatus driving method according to the tenth aspect, an image display apparatus assembly driving method according to the tenth aspect, an image display apparatus driving method according to the fifteenth aspect of the present invention, including the preferred embodiments, and the tenth aspect. A driving method of an image display device assembly according to the fifteenth aspect, a driving method of the image display device according to the twenty-fifth aspect of the present invention including the above preferred embodiments, and a driving method of the image display device assembly according to the twenty-fifth aspect In addition, the driving method of the image display device according to the twenty-fifth aspect of the present invention including the above preferred embodiment and the driving method of the image display device assembly according to the twenty-fifth aspect are simply referred to simply as “the present invention. The fifth Referred to as the driving method "according to the like or the like.

In the driving method according to the first aspect of the present invention or the fourth aspect of the present invention including the above preferred form, the (p, q) -th pixel (provided that 1 ≦ p ≦ P ₀ , 1 ≦ q ≦ Q ₀ )
The signal processor
The first subpixel / input signal whose signal value is x _{1− (p, q)} ,
A second subpixel / input signal whose signal value is x _{2− (p, q)} , and
A third subpixel / input signal whose signal value is x _{3-(p, q)} ,
Is entered,
The signal processor
A signal value is X _{1− (p, q)} , and the first subpixel / output signal for determining the display gradation of the first subpixel,
A signal value of X _{2− (p, q)} , a second subpixel / output signal for determining the display gradation of the second subpixel,
The signal value is X _{3− (p, q)} , the third subpixel / output signal for determining the display gradation of the third subpixel, and
A signal value of X _{4− (p, q)} , a fourth subpixel / output signal for determining the display gradation of the fourth subpixel,
Can be configured to output.

Further, in the driving method according to the second aspect of the present invention including the above preferred form, the third aspect of the present invention, or the fifth aspect of the present invention,
Regarding the first pixel constituting the (p, q) -th pixel group (where 1 ≦ p ≦ P, 1 ≦ q ≦ Q),
The signal processor
The first subpixel / input signal whose signal value is x _{1− (p, q) −1} ,
A second subpixel / input signal whose signal value is x _{2− (p, q) −1} , and
A third subpixel / input signal having a signal value x _{3− (p, q) −1} ,
Is entered,
Regarding the second pixel constituting the (p, q) -th pixel group,
The first subpixel / input signal whose signal value is x _{1- (p, q) -2} ,
A second subpixel / input signal whose signal value is x _{2− (p, q) −2} , and
A third subpixel / input signal whose signal value is x _{3-(p, q) -2} ,
Is entered,
The signal processor
Regarding the first pixel constituting the (p, q) -th pixel group,
A first subpixel output signal for determining a display gradation of the first subpixel, the signal value is X _{1− (p, q) −1} ;
A signal value is X _{2− (p, q) −1} , a second subpixel / output signal for determining a display gradation of the second subpixel, and
A third subpixel output signal for determining the display gradation of the third subpixel, the signal value being X _{3− (p, q) −1} ;
Output
Regarding the second pixel constituting the (p, q) -th pixel group,
A signal value is X _{1− (p, q) −2} , and a first subpixel / output signal for determining a display gradation of the first subpixel,
The signal value is X _{2− (p, q) −2} , the second subpixel / output signal for determining the display gradation of the second subpixel, and
A signal value is X _{3− (p, q) −2} , and a third subpixel / output signal for determining the display gradation of the third subpixel (driving method according to the second aspect of the present invention) ,
And
With respect to the fourth subpixel, the signal value is X _{4- (p, q) -2} , and a fourth subpixel / output signal for determining the display gradation of the fourth subpixel is output (the first subpixel of the present invention). The driving method according to the second aspect, the third aspect or the fifth aspect).

In the driving method according to the third aspect of the present invention, for the adjacent pixel adjacent to the (p, q) -th pixel,
The first subpixel / input signal whose signal value is x _{1− (p ′, q)} ,
A second subpixel / input signal whose signal value is x _{2− (p ′, q)} , and
A third subpixel / input signal having a signal value x _{3− (p ′, q)} ,
Can be input.

Further, in the driving method according to the fourth aspect and the fifth aspect of the present invention, the signal processing unit has an adjacent pixel adjacent to the (p, q) -th pixel,
The first subpixel / input signal whose signal value is x _{1− (p, q ′)} ,
A second subpixel / input signal whose signal value is x _{2− (p, q ′)} , and
A third subpixel / input signal having a signal value x _{3− (p, q ′)} ,
Can be input.

Furthermore, Max _{(p, q)} , Min _{(p, q)} , Max _{(p, q) -1} , Min _{(p, q) -1} , Max _{(p, q) -2} , Min _{(p, q) -2} , Max _{(p ', q) -1} , Min _{(p', q) -1} , Max _{(p, q ')} , Min _{(p, q')} are defined as follows.

Max _{(p, q)} : the first subpixel / input signal value x _{1- (p, q)} to the (p, q) th pixel, the second subpixel / input signal value x _{2− (p, q) q)} and the maximum value of the three sub-pixels / input signal values of the third sub-pixel / input signal value x _{3-(p, q)} Min _{(p, q)} : the (p, q) -th pixel To the first subpixel / input signal value x _{1- (p, q)} , second subpixel / input signal value x _{2− (p, q)} , and third subpixel / input signal value x _{3− ( p,} the minimum value of the three sub-pixel input signal values _{q) ● Max (p, q} ) -1: (p, q) th first subpixel input signal value to the first pixel x _{1 3 of-(p, q) -1} , second subpixel / input signal value _{x2- (p, q) -1} and third subpixel / input signal value _{x3- (p, q) -1} one of the maximum value ● Min subpixel input signal values _{(p, q) -1:} (p, q) th first subpixel input signal value to the first pixel x _{1- (p, q) -1,} the second sub-pixel input signal value _{x 2- (p, q) -1} , and the third sub-pixel The minimum value of the force signal value x _{3- (p, q)} 3 subpixels input signal value of _{-1 ● Max (p, q)} -2: first to the (p, q) th second pixel 1 sub-pixel / input signal value x _{1- (p, q) -2} , second sub-pixel / input signal value x _{2- (p, q) -2} , and third sub-pixel / input signal value x _{3− (p, q)} the maximum value of the three sub-pixel input signal value of _{-2 ● Min (p, q)} -2: the (p, q) th second first sub-pixel input signal to the pixel Value x _{1- (p, q) -2} , second subpixel / input signal value x _{2- (p, q) -2} , and third subpixel / input signal value x _{3- (p, q) − 2} sub-pixels / minimum value of input signal value ● Max _{(p ′, q) −1} : to adjacent pixels adjacent to the (p, q) -th second pixel along the first direction The first subpixel / input signal value x _{1− (p ′, q)} , the second subpixel / input signal value x _{2− (p ′, q)} , and the third subpixel / input signal value x _{3− ( p ',} the maximum value of the three sub-pixel input signal values _{q) ● Min (p',} q) -1: the first The along direction (p, q) th first subpixel input signal value to the second neighboring pixels adjacent to the pixel _{x 1- (p ', q)} , second subpixel input signal value x _{2- (p ′, q)} and the minimum value of three subpixels / input signal values of the third subpixel / input signal value _{x3- (p ′, q)} ● Max _{(p, q ′)} : 1st subpixel / input signal value x _{1− (p, q ′)} , second subpixel / input signal to an adjacent pixel adjacent to the (p, q) -th second pixel along the direction 2 the value _{x 2- (p, q ')} , and the third sub-pixel input signal value x _{3- (p, q')} the maximum value of the three sub-pixel input signal values ● Min _{(p, q ')} : A first sub-pixel to the adjacent pixel adjacent to the (p, q) -th second pixel along the second direction, input signal value x _{1- (p, q ′)} , second sub-pixel, Input signal value _{x2- (p, q ')} and the minimum value of the third subpixel / input signal value _{x3- (p, q')}

In the driving method according to the first aspect of the present invention, the value of the fourth subpixel / output signal can be obtained based on at least the value of Min and the expansion coefficient α ₀ . Specifically, the fourth subpixel / output signal value X _{4- (p, q)} can be obtained from the following equation, for example. _{However, c 11, c 12, c} 13, c 14, c 15, c 16 it is a constant. It should be noted that what value or expression is used as the value of X _{4- (p, q)} depends on whether an image display device or an image display device assembly is prototyped and an image is evaluated by an image observer. Just decide.

X _{4- (p, q)} = c ₁₁ (Min _{(p, q)} ) · α ₀ (1-1)
Alternatively,
X _{4- (p, q)} = c ₁₂ (Min _{(p, q)} ) ² · α ₀ (1-2)
Alternatively,
X _{4- (p, q)} = c ₁₃ (Max _{(p, q)} ) ^1/2 · α ₀ (1-3)
Alternatively,
X _{4- (p, q)} = c ₁₄ {(Min _{(p, q)} / Max _{(p, q)} ) or (2 ⁿ −1) and α ₀ product} (1-4)
Alternatively,
X _{4- (p, q)} = c ₁₅ [{(2 ⁿ −1) × Min _{(p, q)} / (Max _{(p, q)} −Min _{(p, q)} )}} or (2 ⁿ −1) Product of any one of α ₀ ] (1-5)
Alternatively,
X _{4- (p, q)} = c ₁₆ {(Max _{(p, q)} ) ^1/2 and the product of the smaller one of Min _{(p, q)} and α ₀ } (1-6)

In the driving method according to the first aspect or the fourth aspect of the present invention,
A first subpixel / output signal is determined based on at least the first subpixel / input signal and the expansion coefficient α ₀ ;
A second subpixel / output signal is determined based on at least the second subpixel / input signal and the expansion coefficient α ₀ ;
The third subpixel / output signal can be obtained based on at least the third subpixel / input signal and the expansion coefficient α ₀ .

More specifically, in the driving method according to the first aspect or the fourth aspect of the present invention, when χ is a constant depending on the image display device, , Q) the first subpixel to the first pixel (or a set of the first subpixel, the second subpixel, and the third subpixel), the output signal value X _{1- (p, q)} , the second subpixel, The output signal value X _{2- (p, q)} and the third subpixel / output signal value X _{3- (p, q)} can be obtained from the following equations. The fourth subpixel / control second signal value SG2- _{(p, q)} , the fourth subpixel / control first signal value SG1- _{(p, q)} , the control signal value (third subpixel / control) Signal value _{SG3- (p, q)} will be described later.

[First embodiment of the present invention]
_{X 1- (p, q) =} α 0 · x 1- (p, q) -χ · X 4- (p, q) (1-A)
_{X 2- (p, q) =} α 0 · x 2- (p, q) -χ · X 4- (p, q) (1-B)
_{X 3- (p, q) =} α 0 · x 3- (p, q) -χ · X 4- (p, q) (1-C)

[Fourth aspect of the present invention]
_{X 1- (p, q) =} α 0 · x 1- (p, q) -χ · SG 2- (p, q) (1-D)
_{X 2- (p, q) =} α 0 · x 2- (p, q) -χ · SG 2- (p, q) (1-E)
_{X 3- (p, q) =} α 0 · x 3- (p, q) -χ · SG 2- (p, q) (1-F)

Here, a signal having a value corresponding to the maximum signal value of the first subpixel / output signal is input to the first subpixel, and a value corresponding to the maximum signal value of the second subpixel / output signal is input to the second subpixel. When a signal having a value corresponding to the maximum signal value of the third subpixel / output signal is input to the third subpixel, the pixel (the first aspect of the present invention, etc. First sub-pixel, second sub-pixel constituting a pixel group (second aspect of the present invention, third aspect of the present invention, fifth aspect of the present invention, etc.) And the luminance of the aggregate of the third sub-pixel is BN _1-3 , and the pixel (the first aspect of the present invention, the fourth aspect of the present invention, etc.) or the pixel group (the second aspect of the present invention, etc.) The fourth sub-pixel constituting the third aspect of the present invention, the fifth aspect of the present invention, etc.) has a value corresponding to the maximum signal value of the fourth sub-pixel / output signal. The constant χ is given by the brightness BN ₄ of the fourth sub-pixel when a signal is input.
χ = BN ₄ / BN _1-3
Can be expressed as Accordingly, α ₀ = BN ₄ / BN _1-3 +1 in the driving method of the image display device according to the sixth to tenth aspects of the present invention described above.
The expression
α ₀ = χ + 1
Can be rewritten. The constant χ is a value unique to the image display device or the image display device assembly, and is a value uniquely determined by the image display device or the image display device assembly. The same applies to the constant χ in the following description.

In the driving method according to the second aspect of the present invention,
For the first pixel,
The first subpixel / output signal is obtained based on at least the first subpixel / input signal and the expansion coefficient α ₀ , and the first subpixel / output signal (signal value X _{1− (p, q) −1} ) is obtained. , At least the first subpixel / input signal (signal value x _{1− (p, q) −1} ) and the expansion coefficient α ₀ , and the fourth subpixel / control first signal (signal value SG _{1− (p, q, q)} )
The second subpixel / output signal is obtained based on at least the second subpixel / input signal and the expansion coefficient α ₀ , and the second subpixel / output signal (signal value X _{2− (p, q) −1} ) is obtained. , At least the second subpixel / input signal value x _{2− (p, q) −1} and the expansion coefficient α ₀ , and the fourth subpixel / control first signal (signal value SG _{1− (p, q)} ) Based on
The third subpixel / output signal is obtained based on at least the third subpixel / input signal and the expansion coefficient α ₀ , and the third subpixel / output signal (signal value X _{3− (p, q) −1} ) is obtained. , At least the third subpixel / input signal value x _{3-(p, q) -1} and the expansion coefficient α ₀ , and the fourth subpixel / control first signal (signal value SG _{1-(p, q)} ) Based on
For the second pixel,
The first subpixel / output signal is obtained based on at least the first subpixel / input signal and the expansion coefficient α ₀ , and the first subpixel / output signal (signal value X _{1− (p, q) −2} ) is obtained. , At least the first subpixel / input signal value x _{1- (p, q) -2} and the expansion coefficient α ₀ , and the fourth subpixel / control second signal (signal value SG _{2− (p, q)} ) Based on
The second subpixel / output signal is obtained based on at least the second subpixel / input signal and the expansion coefficient α ₀ , and the second subpixel / output signal (signal value X _{2− (p, q) −2} ) is obtained. , At least the second subpixel / input signal value x _{2− (p, q) −2} and the expansion coefficient α ₀ , and the fourth subpixel / control second signal (signal value SG _{2− (p, q)} ) Based on
The third subpixel / output signal is obtained based on at least the third subpixel / input signal and the expansion coefficient α ₀ , and the third subpixel / output signal (signal value X _{3− (p, q) −2} ) is obtained. , At least the third subpixel / input signal value x _{3-(p, q) -2} and the expansion coefficient α ₀ , and the fourth subpixel / control second signal (signal value SG _{2− (p, q)} ) It can be set as the structure calculated | required based on.

In the driving method according to the second aspect and the like of the present invention, as described above, the first subpixel / output signal value X _{1- (p, q) -1} is set to at least the first subpixel / input signal. The first subpixel / output signal value is obtained based on the value x _{1- (p, q) -1, the} expansion coefficient α ₀ , and the fourth subpixel / control first signal value SG _{1- (p, q).} X _{1- (p, q) -1}
[X _{1- (p, q) −1} , α ₀ , SG _{1- (p, q)} ]
You can ask based on
[X _{1- (p, q) -1} , x _{1- (p, q) -2} , α ₀ , SG _{1- (p, q)} ]
It can also be determined based on Similarly, the second subpixel / output signal value X _{2− (p, q) −1} is set to at least the second subpixel / input signal value x _{2− (p, q) −1, the} expansion coefficient α ₀ , and , Based on the fourth subpixel / control first signal value SG _{1- (p, q)} , the second subpixel / output signal value X _{2− (p, q) −1} is
_{[X 2- (p, q)} -1, α 0, SG 1- (p, q)]
You can ask based on
_{[X 2- (p, q)} -1, x 2- (p, q) -2, α 0, SG 1- (p, q)]
It can also be determined based on Similarly, the third sub-pixel output signal value X _{3- (p, q) -1,} at least, a third sub-pixel input signal value x _{3- (p, q) -1} and the expansion coefficient alpha _0, and , Based on the fourth subpixel / control first signal value SG _{1- (p, q)} , the third subpixel / output signal value X _{3- (p, q) -1} is
_{[X 3- (p, q)} -1, α 0, SG 1- (p, q)]
You can ask based on
_{[X 3- (p, q)} -1, x 3- (p, q) -2, α 0, SG 1- (p, q)]
It can also be determined based on The same applies to the output signal values X _{1- (p, q) -2} , X _{2- (p, q) -2} , X _{3- (p, q) -2} .

More specifically, in the driving method according to the second aspect of the present invention, the output signal values X _{1− (p, q) −1} , X _{2− (p, q)} are obtained in the signal processing unit. _-1 , X _{3- (p, q) -1} , X _{1- (p, q) -2} , X _{2- (p, q) -2} , X _{3- (p, q) -2} It can be obtained from the formula.

X _{1- (p, q) -1} = α ₀ · x _{1- (p, q) -1} −χ · SG _{1- (p, q)} (2-A)
_{X 2- (p, q) -1} = α 0 · x 2- (p, q) -1 -χ · SG 1- (p, q) (2-B)
_{X 3- (p, q) -1} = α 0 · x 3- (p, q) -1 -χ · SG 1- (p, q) (2-C)
_{X 1- (p, q) -2} = α 0 · x 1- (p, q) -2 -χ · SG 2- (p, q) (2-D)
_{X 2- (p, q) -2} = α 0 · x 2- (p, q) -2 -χ · SG 2- (p, q) (2-E)
X _{3- (p, q) -2} = α ₀ · x _{3- (p, q) -2} −χ · SG _{2- (p, q)} (2-F)

In the driving method according to the third aspect or the fifth aspect of the present invention,
For the second pixel,
The first subpixel / output signal is obtained based on at least the first subpixel / input signal and the expansion coefficient α ₀ , and the first subpixel / output signal (signal value X _{1− (p, q) −2} ) is obtained. , At least the first subpixel / input signal value x _{1- (p, q) -2} and the expansion coefficient α ₀ , and the fourth subpixel / control second signal (signal value SG _{2− (p, q)} ) Based on
The second subpixel / output signal is obtained based on at least the second subpixel / input signal and the expansion coefficient α ₀ , and the second subpixel / output signal (signal value X _{2− (p, q) −2} ) is obtained. , At least the second subpixel / input signal value x _{2− (p, q) −2} and the expansion coefficient α ₀ , and the fourth subpixel / control second signal (signal value SG _{2− (p, q)} ) It can be set as the structure calculated | required based on. For the first pixel,
The first subpixel / output signal is obtained based on at least the first subpixel / input signal and the expansion coefficient α ₀ , and the first subpixel / output signal (signal value X _{1− (p, q) −1} ) is obtained. , At least the first subpixel / input signal value x _{1- (p, q) −1} and the expansion coefficient α ₀ , and the third subpixel / control signal (signal value SG _{3− (p, q)} ) or the second 4 sub-pixels / control first signal (signal value SG _{1- (p, q)} )
The second subpixel / output signal is obtained based on at least the second subpixel / input signal and the expansion coefficient α ₀ , and the second subpixel / output signal (signal value X _{2− (p, q) −1} ) is obtained. , At least the second subpixel / input signal value x _{2− (p, q) −1} and the expansion coefficient α ₀ , and the third subpixel / control signal (signal value SG _{3− (p, q)} ) or the second 4 sub-pixels / control first signal (signal value SG _{1- (p, q)} )
The third subpixel / output signal is obtained based on at least the third subpixel / input signal and the expansion coefficient α ₀ , and the third subpixel / output signal (signal value X _{3− (p, q) −1} ) is obtained. at least a third sub-pixel input signal value _{x 3- (p, q) -1} , x 3- (p, q) -2 and the expansion coefficient alpha _0, and the third sub-pixel control signal (signal value SG _{3- (p, q)} ) and the fourth subpixel / control second signal (signal value SG _{2- (p, q)} ), or at least the third subpixel / input signal value x _{3 -(p, q) -1} , _{x3- (p, q) -2, the} expansion coefficient α ₀ , and the fourth subpixel / control first signal (signal value SG _{1- (p, q)} ) and It is possible to obtain a configuration based on 4 sub-pixels / control second signal (signal value SG _{2− (p, q)} ).

More specifically, in the driving method according to the third aspect or the like of the present invention or the fifth aspect of the present invention, the output signal value X _{1− (p, q) −2 in the} signal processing unit. , X _{2- (p, q) -2} , X _{1- (p, q) -1} , X _{2- (p, q) -1} , X _{3- (p, q) -1} from the following equations Can be sought.

_{X 1- (p, q) -2} = α 0 · x 1- (p, q) -2 -χ · SG 2- (p, q) (3-A)
_{X 2- (p, q) -2} = α 0 · x 2- (p, q) -2 -χ · SG 2- (p, q) (3-B)
X _{1− (p, q) −1} = α ₀ · x _{1− (p, q) −1} −χ · SG _{1− (p, q)} (3-C)
_{X 2- (p, q) -1} = α 0 · x 2- (p, q) -1 -χ · SG 1- (p, q) (3-D)
Or
_{X 1- (p, q) -1} = α 0 · x 1- (p, q) -1 -χ · SG 3- (p, q) (3-E)
_{X 2- (p, q) -1} = α 0 · x 2- (p, q) -1 -χ · SG 3- (p, q) (3-F)

Furthermore, when the third sub-pixel output signal (third subpixel and output signal value _{X 3- (p, q) -1} ) of the first pixel, and the the C ₃₁ and C ₃₂ constant, for example, It can be obtained from the following equation.
_{X 3- (p, q) -1} = (C 31 · X '3- (p, q) -1 + C 32 · X' 3- (p, q) -2) / (C 21 + C 22)
(3-a)
Or
_{X 3- (p, q) -1} = C 31 · X '3- (p, q) -1 + C 32 · X' 3- (p, q) -2 (3-b)
Or
_{X 3- (p, q) -1} = C 21 · (X '3- (p, q) -1 -X' 3- (p, q) -2) + C 22 · X '3- (p, q _{) -2}
(3-c)
However,
_{X '3- (p, q)} -1 = α 0 · x 3- (p, q) -1 -χ · SG 1- (p, q) (3-d)
_{X '3- (p, q)} -2 = α 0 · x 3- (p, q) -2 -χ · SG 2- (p, q) (3-e)
Or
_{X '3- (p, q)} -1 = α 0 · x 3- (p, q) -1 -χ · SG 3- (p, q) (3-f)
_{X '3- (p, q)} -2 = α 0 · x 3- (p, q) -2 -χ · SG 2- (p, q) (3-g)
It is.

In the driving method according to the second aspect to the fifth aspect of the present invention, the fourth subpixel, the control first signal (signal value SG _{1-(p, q)} ) and the fourth subpixel, Specifically, the control second signal (signal value SG _{2− (p, q)} ) can be obtained from the following equation, for example. _{However, c 21, c 22, c} 23, c 24, c 25, c 26 it is a constant. What values or expressions are used as the values of X _{4- (p, q)} and X _{4- (p, q) -2} are determined by prototyping an image display device or an image display device assembly. The person may evaluate the image and determine as appropriate.

SG _{1- (p, q)} = c ₂₁ (Min _{(p, q) -1} ) · α ₀ (2-1-1)
_{SG 2- (p, q) =} c 21 (Min (p, q) -2) · α 0 (2-1-2)
Or
SG _{1-(p, q)} = c ₂₂ (Min _{(p, q) -1} ) ² · α ₀ (2-2-1)
SG _{2- (p, q)} = c ₂₂ (Min _{(p, q) -2} ) ² · α ₀ (2-2-2)
Or
SG _{1- (p, q)} = c ₂₃ (Max _{(p, q) -1} ) ^1/2 · α ₀ (2-3-1)
SG _{2- (p, q)} = c ₂₃ (Max _{(p, q) -2} ) ^1/2 · α ₀ (2-3-2)
Alternatively,
SG _{1− (p, q)} = c ₂₄ {(Min _{(p, q) −1} / Max _{(p, q) −1} ) or (2 ⁿ −1) and α ₀ product} (2-4 -1)
SG _{2- (p, q)} = c ₂₄ {(Min _{(p, q) -2} / Max _{(p, q) -2} ) or (2 ⁿ -1) and α ₀ product} (2-4 -2)
Alternatively,
SG _{1− (p, q)} = c ₂₅ [{(2 ⁿ −1) · Min _{(p, q) −1} / (Max _{(p, q) −1−} Min _{(p, q) −1} )} Product of any one of (2 ⁿ −1) and α ₀ ] (2-5-1)
SG _{2− (p, q)} = c ₂₅ [{(2 ⁿ −1) · Min _{(p, q) −2} / (Max _{(p, q) −2−} Min _{(p, q) −2} )}] Product of any one of (2 ⁿ −1) and α ₀ ] (2-5-2)
Alternatively,
SG _{1− (p, q)} = c ₂₆ {(Max _{(p, q) −1} ) ^1/2 and the product of the smaller one of Min _{(p, q) −1} and α ₀ } ( 2-6-1)
SG _{2- (p, q)} = c ₂₆ {(Max _{(p, q) -2} ) ^1/2 and the product of the smaller one of Min _{(p, q) -2} and α ₀ }} ( 2-6-2)

However, in the driving method according to the third aspect and the like of the present invention, Max _{(p, q) -1} and Min _{(p, q) -1} in the above-described equation are replaced with Max _{(p ', q) -1} And Min _{(p ′, q) −1} . Further, in the driving method according to the fourth aspect and the fifth aspect of the present invention, Max _{(p, q) -1} and Min _{(p, q) -1} in the above-described expression are set to Max _{(p , q ′)} and Min _{(p, q ′)} . Further, the control signal value (third sub-pixel / control signal value) SG _{3- (p, q)} is expressed by Equation (2-1-1), Equation (2-2-1), Equation (2-3-1). ), Formula (2-4-1), Formula (2-5-1), and Formula (2-6-1), “SG _{1- (p, q)} ” on the left side of “SG _{3- (p, q} It can be obtained by replacing with ₎ ].

In the driving method according to the second aspect to the fifth aspect of the present invention, when C ₂₁ , C ₂₂ , C ₂₃ , C ₂₄ , C ₂₅ , and C ₂₆ are constants, the signal value X _{4- (p, q)
X 4- (p, q) =} (C 21 · SG 1- (p, q) + C 22 · SG 2- (p, q)) / (C 21 + C 22)
(2-11)
Or you can
_{X 4- (p, q) =} C 23 · SG 1- (p, q) + C 24 · SG 2- (p, q) (2-12)
Or you can
_{X 4- (p, q) =} C 25 (SG 1- (p, q) -SG 2- (p, q)) + C 26 · SG 2- (p, q)
(2-13)
Or the root mean square, i.e.
X _{4- (p, q)} = [(SG _{1- (p, q)} ² + SG _{2- (p, q)} ² ) / 2] ^1/2 (2-14)
It can ask for.

However, in the driving method according to the third aspect or the like of the present invention or the fifth aspect of the present invention, “X _{4- (p, q} ” in the expressions (2-11) to (2-14) ₎ ”May be replaced with“ X _{4- (p, q) -2} ”.

Depending on the value of SG _{1- (p, q)} , any of the above equations may be selected, or depending on the value of SG _{2- (p, q)} May be selected, or any of the above equations may be selected depending on the values of SG _{1- (p, q)} and SG _{2- (p, q)} . That is, in each pixel group, X _{4- (p, q)} and X _{4- (p, q) -2} may be obtained by fixing to any of the above formulas. X _{4- (p, q)} and X _{4- (p, q) -2} may be obtained by selecting one of the equations.

In the driving method according to the third aspect such as the second, in accordance with aspects such as the driving method or the invention of the present invention, when the number of pixels constituting each pixel group and a p _0, p ₀ = 2 It is. However, it is not limited to p ₀ = 2 and p ₀ ≧ 3 can also be set.

  In the image display device driving method according to the third aspect of the present invention, the adjacent pixels are adjacent to the (p, q) second pixel along the first direction. The adjacent pixel may be configured to be the (p, q) th first pixel, or the adjacent pixel may be configured to be the (p + 1, q) th first pixel. it can.

In the driving method of the image display apparatus according to the third aspect of the present invention, the first pixel and the first pixel are arranged adjacent to each other along the second direction, The second pixel can be arranged adjacent to the second pixel, or the first pixel and the second pixel are arranged adjacent to each other along the second direction. can do. Furthermore,
In the first pixel, a first subpixel that displays the first primary color, a second subpixel that displays the second primary color, and a third subpixel that displays the third primary color sequentially in the first direction. Consisted of
The second pixel includes a first subpixel that displays the first primary color, a second subpixel that displays the second primary color, and a fourth subpixel that displays the fourth color along the first direction. It is preferable to have a configuration in which they are sequentially arranged. That is, it is preferable to arrange the fourth subpixel at the downstream end of the pixel group along the first direction. However, it is not limited to this, for example,
In the first pixel, a first subpixel that displays the first primary color, a third subpixel that displays the third primary color, and a second subpixel that displays the second primary color are arranged along the first direction. Made up of,
The second pixel includes a first sub-pixel that displays the first primary color, a fourth color that displays the first primary color, and a second sub-pixel that displays the second primary color along the first direction. What is necessary is just to select either a total etc. of a structure etc. and 6 * 6 = 36 types of combinations. That is, there are six combinations of (first subpixel, second subpixel, third subpixel) arrangement in the first pixel, and (first subpixel, second subpixel, fourth subpixel) in the second pixel. There are six possible combinations of the (pixel) arrangement. Normally, the shape of the subpixel is a rectangle, but it is preferable to arrange the subpixel so that the long side of the rectangle is parallel to the second direction and the short side is parallel to the first direction.

  In the driving method according to the fourth aspect or the fifth aspect of the present invention, the adjacent pixel adjacent to the (p, q) -th pixel or the (p, q) -th second pixel. As an adjacent pixel adjacent to, the (p, q−1) th pixel can be cited, or the (p, q + 1) th pixel can be cited, or alternatively, the (p, q + 1) th pixel can be cited. , Q−1) th pixel and (p, q + 1) th pixel.

In the driving method according to the first aspect to the fifth aspect of the present invention, the expansion coefficient α ₀ may be determined for each image display frame. In the driving methods according to the first aspect to the fifth aspect of the present invention, the luminance of the light source (for example, a planar light source device) that illuminates the image display device may be set as the expansion coefficient. It can be configured to decrease based on α ₀ .

  Usually, the shape of the subpixel is a rectangle, but it is preferable to arrange the subpixel so that the long side of the rectangle is parallel to the second direction and the short side is parallel to the first direction. However, the present invention is not limited to this.

  The plurality of pixels or pixel groups for which the saturation S and the lightness V (S) are to be calculated can be all pixels or pixel groups, or (1 / N) of all pixels or pixel groups. You can also “N” is a natural number of 2 or more. As a specific value of N, a power of 2 such as 2, 4, 8, 16... Can be exemplified. By adopting the former form, there is no change in image quality, and the image quality can be kept as good as possible. On the other hand, by adopting the latter form, it is possible to improve the processing speed and simplify the circuit of the signal processing unit.

Furthermore, in the present invention including the preferred configurations and forms described above, the fourth color can be white. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the fourth color may be, for example, yellow, cyan, or magenta. And in these cases, when the image display device is composed of a color liquid crystal display device,
A first color filter disposed between the first sub-pixel and the image observer and passing the first primary color;
A second color filter disposed between the second sub-pixel and the image observer and passing the second primary color; and
A third color filter disposed between the third sub-pixel and the image observer and passing the third primary color;
It can be set as the structure further provided.

  Examples of the light source constituting the planar light source device include a light emitting element, specifically, a light emitting diode (LED). A light-emitting element including a light-emitting diode has a small occupied volume and is suitable for arranging a plurality of light-emitting elements. Examples of the light emitting diode as the light emitting element include white light emitting diodes (for example, light emitting diodes that emit white light by combining ultraviolet or blue light emitting diodes and light emitting particles).

Here, examples of the light emitting particles include red light emitting phosphor particles, green light emitting phosphor particles, and blue light emitting phosphor particles. As materials constituting the red light emitting phosphor particles, Y ₂ O ₃ : Eu, YVO ₄ : Eu, Y (P, V) O ₄ : Eu, 3.5MgO · 0.5MgF ₂ · Ge ₂ : Mn, CaSiO ₃ : Pb, Mn, Mg ₆ AsO ₁₁ : Mn, (Sr, Mg) ₃ (PO ₄ ) ₃ : Sn, La ₂ O ₂ S: Eu, Y ₂ O ₂ S: Eu, (ME: Eu) S [However, , “ME” means at least one atom selected from the group consisting of Ca, Sr and Ba, and the same shall apply hereinafter], (M: Sm) _x (Si, Al) ₁₂ (O, N) ₁₆ [wherein “M” means at least one atom selected from the group consisting of Li, Mg and Ca, and the same shall apply hereinafter.] ME ₂ Si ₅ N ₈ : Eu, ( Examples include Ca: Eu) SiN ₂ and (Ca: Eu) AlSiN ₃ . Further, as materials constituting the green light emitting phosphor particles, LaPO ₄ : Ce, Tb, BaMgAl ₁₀ O ₁₇ : Eu, Mn, Zn ₂ SiO ₄ : Mn, MgAl ₁₁ O ₁₉ : Ce, Tb, Y ₂ SiO ₅ : Ce, Tb, MgAl ₁₁ O ₁₉ : CE, Tb, Mn can be mentioned, and (ME: Eu) Ga ₂ S ₄ , (M: RE) _x (Si, Al) ₁₂ (O, N) ₁₆ [where “RE” means Tb and Yb], (M: Tb) _x (Si, Al) ₁₂ (O, N) ₁₆ , (M: Yb) _x (Si, Al) ₁₂ (O , N) ₁₆ . Furthermore, as a material constituting the blue light emitting phosphor particles, BaMgAl ₁₀ O ₁₇ : Eu, BaMg ₂ Al ₁₆ O ₂₇ : Eu, Sr ₂ P ₂ O ₇ : Eu, Sr ₅ (PO ₄ ) ₃ Cl: Eu, (Sr, Ca, Ba, Mg) ₅ (PO ₄ ) ₃ Cl: Eu, CaWO ₄ , CaWO ₄ : Pb can be mentioned. However, the luminescent particles are not limited to phosphor particles. For example, in an indirect transition type silicon-based material, the carrier wave function is localized in order to efficiently convert carriers into light as in the direct transition type. In addition, a light emitting particle using a quantum well structure such as a two-dimensional quantum well structure, a one-dimensional quantum well structure (quantum wire), or a zero-dimensional quantum well structure (quantum dot) using a quantum effect can be given. It is known that the rare earth atoms added to the material emit light sharply due to the transition in the shell, and examples thereof include luminescent particles to which such a technique is applied.

  Alternatively, as a light source constituting the planar light source device, a red light emitting element (for example, a light emitting diode) that emits red light (for example, a main light emission wavelength of 640 nm) and a green light emitting element for emitting green light (for example, a main light emission wavelength of 530 nm). (For example, a GaN-based light emitting diode) and a combination of a blue light-emitting element (for example, a GaN-based light emitting diode) that emits blue light (for example, a main light emission wavelength of 450 nm). You may further provide the light emitting element which light-emits 4th color other than red, green, blue, 5th color ....

  The light emitting diode may have a so-called face-up structure or a flip chip structure. That is, the light-emitting diode includes a substrate and a light-emitting layer formed on the substrate, and may have a structure in which light is emitted from the light-emitting layer to the outside, or light from the light-emitting layer passes through the substrate. It is good also as a structure radiate | emitted outside. More specifically, the light emitting diode (LED) includes, for example, a first compound semiconductor layer having a first conductivity type (for example, n-type) formed on a substrate, and an active layer formed on the first compound semiconductor layer. A first electrode having a stacked structure of a second compound semiconductor layer having a second conductivity type (for example, p-type) formed on the active layer and electrically connected to the first compound semiconductor layer; A second electrode electrically connected to the two-compound semiconductor layer is provided. The layer constituting the light emitting diode may be made of a known compound semiconductor material depending on the emission wavelength.

  The planar light source device includes two types of planar light source devices (backlights), that is, a direct type planar light source device disclosed in, for example, Japanese Utility Model Laid-Open No. 63-187120 and Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2002-277870, The edge light type (also called side light type) planar light source device disclosed in 2002-131552 can be obtained.

  In the direct type planar light source device, the above-described light emitting elements as the light source can be arranged and arranged in the casing, but the invention is not limited to this. Here, when a plurality of red light emitting elements, a plurality of green light emitting elements, and a plurality of blue light emitting elements are arranged and arranged in the housing, the arrangement state of these light emitting elements is a red light emitting element, a green light emitting element. A plurality of light emitting element groups each including an element and a blue light emitting element are arranged in a horizontal direction on the screen of an image display panel (specifically, for example, a liquid crystal display device) to form a light emitting element group array. An array in which a plurality of arrays are arranged in the vertical direction of the screen of the image display panel can be exemplified. As the light emitting element group, (one red light emitting element, one green light emitting element, one blue light emitting element), (one red light emitting element, two green light emitting elements, one blue light emitting element), (two A plurality of combinations such as a red light emitting element, two green light emitting elements, and one blue light emitting element) can be given. The light-emitting element may be attached with a light extraction lens as described in, for example, page 128 of Nikkei Electronics No. 889, December 20, 2004.

  Further, when the direct-type planar light source device is composed of a plurality of planar light source units, one planar light source unit may be composed of one light emitting element group, or two or more light emitting elements. You may comprise from an element group. Alternatively, one planar light source unit may be composed of one white light emitting diode, or may be composed of two or more white light emitting diodes.

  When the direct-type planar light source device is configured from a plurality of planar light source units, a partition may be provided between the planar light source unit and the planar light source unit. Specific examples of the material constituting the partition include materials that are opaque to the light emitted from the light emitting element provided in the planar light source unit, such as acrylic resin, polycarbonate resin, and ABS resin. Polymethyl methacrylate resin (PMMA), polycarbonate resin (PC), polyarylate resin (PAR), polyethylene terephthalate resin (transparent materials for light emitted from the light emitting element provided in the planar light source unit) PET) and glass can be exemplified. A light diffusion reflection function may be imparted to the partition wall surface, or a specular reflection function may be imparted. In order to impart a light diffusing and reflecting function to the partition wall surface, irregularities may be formed on the partition wall surface based on a sandblasting method, or a film (light diffusion film) having irregularities may be attached to the partition wall surface. In addition, in order to impart a specular reflection function to the partition wall surface, a light reflection film may be attached to the partition wall surface, or a light reflection layer may be formed on the partition wall surface by plating, for example.

  The direct type planar light source device may be configured to include an optical function sheet group such as a light diffusion plate, a light diffusion sheet, a prism sheet, and a polarization conversion sheet, and a light reflection sheet. Widely known materials can be used as the light diffusion plate, the light diffusion sheet, the prism sheet, the polarization conversion sheet, and the light reflection sheet. The optical function sheet group may be configured from various sheets that are spaced apart from each other, or may be stacked and integrated. For example, a light diffusion sheet, a prism sheet, a polarization conversion sheet, and the like may be laminated and integrated. The light diffusing plate and the optical function sheet group are disposed between the planar light source device and the image display panel.

  On the other hand, in the edge light type planar light source device, a light guide plate is disposed to face an image display panel (specifically, for example, a liquid crystal display device), and a side surface of the light guide plate (first described below). A light emitting element is disposed on the side surface. The light guide plate includes a first surface (bottom surface), a second surface (top surface) facing the first surface, a first side surface, a second side surface, a third side surface facing the first side surface, and a second side surface. It has the 4th side which countered. As a more specific shape of the light guide plate, a wedge-shaped truncated quadrangular pyramid shape can be cited as a whole. In this case, two opposing side surfaces of the truncated quadrangular pyramid correspond to the first surface and the second surface. The bottom surface of the truncated quadrangular pyramid corresponds to the first side surface. And it is desirable for the surface part of the 1st surface (bottom surface) to provide the convex part and / or the recessed part. Light is incident from the first side surface of the light guide plate, and light is emitted from the second surface (top surface) toward the image display panel. Here, the second surface of the light guide plate may be smooth (that is, may be a mirror surface) or may be provided with a blast texture having a light diffusing effect (that is, a fine uneven surface). .

  It is desirable that the first surface (bottom surface) of the light guide plate is provided with a convex portion and / or a concave portion. That is, it is desirable that the first surface of the light guide plate is provided with a convex portion, or a concave portion, or an uneven portion. When the concavo-convex portion is provided, the concave portion and the convex portion may be continuous or discontinuous. The convex portions and / or concave portions provided on the first surface of the light guide plate are configured to be continuous convex portions and / or concave portions extending along a direction forming a predetermined angle with the light incident direction to the light guide plate. Can do. In such a configuration, a triangle or square is used as a continuous convex or concave cross-sectional shape when the light guide plate is cut in a virtual plane perpendicular to the first surface in the light incident direction to the light guide plate. Any smooth curve can be exemplified, including any rectangle, including rectangle, trapezoid; any polygon; circle, ellipse, parabola, hyperbola, catenary and the like. The direction forming a predetermined angle with the light incident direction on the light guide plate means a direction of 60 to 120 degrees when the light incident direction on the light guide plate is 0 degree. The same applies to the following. Alternatively, the convex portion and / or concave portion provided on the first surface of the light guide plate is a discontinuous convex portion and / or concave portion extending along a direction forming a predetermined angle with the light incident direction to the light guide plate. It can be configured. In such a configuration, as a discontinuous convex shape or concave shape, a pyramid, a cone, a cylinder, a polygonal column including a triangular column or a quadrangular column, a part of a sphere, a part of a spheroid, a rotating parabola Various smooth curved surfaces such as a part of a body and a part of a rotating hyperbola can be exemplified. In the light guide plate, in some cases, a convex portion or a concave portion may not be formed on the peripheral portion of the first surface. Furthermore, the light emitted from the light source and incident on the light guide plate collides with the convex portion or concave portion formed on the first surface of the light guide plate and is scattered, but the convex portion provided on the first surface of the light guide plate. Alternatively, the height, depth, pitch, and shape of the recesses may be constant or may be changed as the distance from the light source increases. In the latter case, for example, the pitch of the convex portion or the concave portion may be made finer as the distance from the light source increases. Here, the pitch of the convex portions or the pitch of the concave portions means the pitch of the convex portions or the pitch of the concave portions along the light incident direction to the light guide plate.

  In the planar light source device including the light guide plate, it is desirable to dispose the light reflecting member so as to face the first surface of the light guide plate. An image display panel (specifically, for example, a liquid crystal display device) is disposed facing the second surface of the light guide plate. The light emitted from the light source enters the light guide plate from the first side surface of the light guide plate (for example, the surface corresponding to the bottom surface of the truncated quadrangular pyramid), collides with the convex portion or the concave portion of the first surface, and is scattered. The light is emitted from the first surface, reflected by the light reflecting member, is incident on the first surface again, is emitted from the second surface, and irradiates the image display panel. For example, a light diffusion sheet or a prism sheet may be disposed between the image display panel and the second surface of the light guide plate. Further, the light emitted from the light source may be guided directly to the light guide plate or indirectly guided to the light guide plate. In the latter case, for example, an optical fiber may be used.

  The light guide plate is preferably made of a material that does not absorb much light emitted from the light source. Specifically, examples of the material constituting the light guide plate include glass and plastic materials (for example, PMMA, polycarbonate resin, acrylic resin, amorphous polypropylene resin, and styrene resin including AS resin). be able to.

  In the present invention, the driving method and driving conditions of the planar light source device are not particularly limited, and the light sources may be controlled collectively. That is, for example, a plurality of light emitting elements may be driven simultaneously. Alternatively, a plurality of light emitting elements may be partially driven (divided driving). That is, when the planar light source device is composed of a plurality of planar light source units, it is assumed that the display area of the image display panel is divided into S × T virtual display area units. A planar light source device may be configured from S × T planar light source units corresponding to the display area unit, and the light emission state of the S × T planar light source units may be individually controlled.

  A driving circuit for driving the planar light source device and the image display panel includes, for example, a planar light source device control circuit including a light emitting diode (LED) driving circuit, an arithmetic circuit, a storage device (memory), and the like. An image display panel driving circuit constituted by the above circuit. The temperature control circuit can be included in the planar light source device control circuit. The luminance of the display area (display luminance) and the luminance of the planar light source unit (light source luminance) are controlled for each image display frame. Note that the number of image information (images per second) sent to the drive circuit as electrical signals per second is the frame frequency (frame rate), and the inverse of the frame frequency is the frame time (unit: seconds).

  The transmissive liquid crystal display device includes, for example, a front panel having a transparent first electrode, a rear panel having a transparent second electrode, and a liquid crystal material disposed between the front panel and the rear panel. Consists of.

  More specifically, the front panel includes, for example, a first substrate made of, for example, a glass substrate or a silicon substrate, and a transparent first electrode (also called a common electrode, for example, ITO provided on the inner surface of the first substrate. And a polarizing film provided on the outer surface of the first substrate. Further, in the transmissive color liquid crystal display device, a color filter covered with an overcoat layer made of acrylic resin or epoxy resin is provided on the inner surface of the first substrate. The front panel further has a configuration in which a transparent first electrode is formed on the overcoat layer. An alignment film is formed on the transparent first electrode. On the other hand, the rear panel more specifically includes, for example, a second substrate made of a glass substrate or a silicon substrate, a switching element formed on the inner surface of the second substrate, and conduction / non-conduction by the switching element. A transparent second electrode to be controlled (also called a pixel electrode, which is made of, for example, ITO) and a polarizing film provided on the outer surface of the second substrate. An alignment film is formed on the entire surface including the transparent second electrode. Various members and liquid crystal materials constituting the liquid crystal display device including these transmissive color liquid crystal display devices can be formed of known members and materials. Examples of the switching element include a three-terminal element such as a MOS type FET and a thin film transistor (TFT) formed on a single crystal silicon semiconductor substrate, and a two-terminal element such as an MIM element, a varistor element, and a diode. Examples of the arrangement pattern of the color filter include an arrangement similar to the delta arrangement, an arrangement similar to the stripe arrangement, an arrangement similar to the diagonal arrangement, and an arrangement similar to the rectangle arrangement.

When expressed in pixels arranged in a two-dimensional matrix of numbers P ₀ × Q ₀ of _{(pixels) (P 0, Q 0)} , as the value of (P _0, Q _0), specifically, VGA ( 640,480), S-VGA (800,600), XGA (1024,768), APRC (1152,900), S-XGA (1280,1024), U-XGA (1600,1200), HD-TV ( 1920, 1080), Q-XGA (2048, 1536), (1920, 1035), (720, 480), (1280, 960), etc. It is not limited to these values. Further, the relationship between the value of (P ₀ , Q ₀ ) and the value of (S, T) is not limited, but can be exemplified in Table 1 below. Examples of the number of pixels constituting one display area unit include 20 × 20 to 320 × 240, preferably 50 × 50 to 200 × 200. The number of pixels in the display area unit may be constant or different.

  Examples of the arrangement state of the subpixels include an arrangement similar to the delta arrangement (triangle arrangement), an arrangement similar to the stripe arrangement, an arrangement similar to the diagonal arrangement (mosaic arrangement), and an arrangement similar to the rectangle arrangement. In general, an array similar to the stripe array is suitable for displaying data and character strings on a personal computer or the like. On the other hand, an arrangement similar to a mosaic arrangement is suitable for displaying a natural image on a video camera recorder, a digital still camera, or the like.

  In the method for driving the image display device of the present invention, as the image display device, a direct-view or projection-type color display image display device or a field-sequential color display image display device (direct-view or projection type) is used. Can be mentioned. In addition, what is necessary is just to determine the number of the light emitting elements which comprise an image display apparatus based on the specification requested | required of an image display apparatus. Further, based on the specifications required for the image display device, a configuration in which a light valve is further provided can be adopted.

  The image display device is not limited to a color liquid crystal display device. In addition, an organic electroluminescence display device (organic EL display device), an inorganic electroluminescence display device (inorganic EL display device), a cold cathode field emission display device ( FED), surface conduction electron emission display (SED), plasma display (PDP), diffraction grating-light modulation device with diffraction grating-light modulation element (GLV), digital micromirror device (DMD), CRT, etc. Can be mentioned. Further, the color liquid crystal display device is not limited to the transmissive liquid crystal display device, and may be a reflective liquid crystal display device or a transflective liquid crystal display device.

  Example 1 is a method for driving an image display device according to the first, sixth, eleventh, sixteenth, and twenty-first aspects of the present invention, and the first, sixth, and sixth aspects. The eleventh aspect, the sixteenth aspect, and the twenty-first aspect of the image display apparatus assembly drive method according to the present invention.

As shown in the conceptual diagram of FIG. 1, the image display device 10 of the first embodiment includes an image display panel 30 and a signal processing unit 20. The image display device assembly of Example 1 includes the image display device 10 and a planar light source device 50 that illuminates the image display device (specifically, the image display panel 30) from the back. Here, as shown in conceptual diagrams in FIGS. 2A and 2B, the image display panel 30 has a first primary color (for example, red, which is the same in various embodiments described later). A first sub-pixel (indicated by “R”) for display, and a second sub-pixel (indicated by “G”) for displaying a second primary color (for example, green, which is the same in various embodiments described later) A third sub-pixel (indicated by “B”) for displaying a third primary color (for example, blue, which is the same in various embodiments described later), and a fourth color (specifically, white) And the same is applied to various embodiments to be described later). The pixel composed of the fourth sub-pixel (indicated by “W”) displaying P ₀ × Q ₀ (P _{0 in the} horizontal direction, Q ₀ or the vertical direction), are arranged in a two-dimensional matrix composed.

  More specifically, the image display apparatus according to the first embodiment includes a transmissive color liquid crystal display apparatus, and the image display panel 30 includes a color liquid crystal display panel. The image display panel 30 is provided between the first sub-pixel R and the image observer. A first color filter that is arranged and passes the first primary color, a second color filter that is arranged between the second sub-pixel G and the image observer, and passes the second primary color, and a third sub-pixel B and the image A third color filter disposed between the viewer and the third primary color is further provided. Note that the fourth sub-pixel W is not provided with a color filter. Here, the fourth sub-pixel W may be provided with a transparent resin layer in place of the color filter, and accordingly, a large step is generated in the fourth sub-pixel W by not providing the color filter. Can be prevented. The same applies to various embodiments described later.

  In Example 1, in the example shown in FIG. 2A, the first subpixel R, the second subpixel G, the third subpixel B, and the fourth subpixel W are arranged in a diagonal arrangement ( (Mosaic arrangement). On the other hand, in the example shown in FIG. 2B, the first subpixel R, the second subpixel G, the third subpixel B, and the fourth subpixel W are arranged in an arrangement similar to the stripe arrangement. Yes.

  In the first embodiment, the signal processing unit 20 drives an image display panel drive circuit 40 for driving an image display panel (more specifically, a color liquid crystal display panel) and a planar light source device 50. The planar light source device control circuit 60 is provided, and the image display panel drive circuit 40 includes a signal output circuit 41 and a scanning circuit 42. Note that a switching element (for example, a TFT) for controlling the operation (light transmittance) of the sub-pixel in the image display panel 30 is on / off controlled by the scanning circuit 42. On the other hand, the video signal is held by the signal output circuit 41 and sequentially output to the image display panel 30. The signal output circuit 41 and the image display panel 30 are electrically connected by a wiring DTL, and the scanning circuit 42 and the image display panel 30 are electrically connected by a wiring SCL. The same applies to various embodiments described later.

Here, in the signal processing unit 20 in the first embodiment, regarding the (p, q) -th pixel (where 1 ≦ p ≦ P ₀ , 1 ≦ q ≦ Q ₀ ),
The first subpixel / input signal whose signal value is x _{1− (p, q)} ,
A second subpixel / input signal whose signal value is x _{2− (p, q)} , and
A third subpixel / input signal whose signal value is x _{3-(p, q)} ,
Is input, and the signal processing unit 20
A first subpixel output signal for determining a display gradation of the first subpixel R, the signal value of which is X _{1− (p, q)} ;
A signal value is X _{2− (p, q)} , and a second sub-pixel output signal for determining the display gradation of the second sub-pixel G;
The signal value is X _{3− (p, q)} , the third subpixel / output signal for determining the display gradation of the third subpixel B, and
A signal value of X _{4− (p, q)} , a fourth subpixel / output signal for determining the display gradation of the fourth subpixel W,
Is output.

In the first embodiment or various embodiments to be described later, the maximum value V _{max of the} brightness with the saturation S _x in the HSV color space expanded by adding the fourth color (white) as a variable. S _x ) is stored in the signal processing unit 20. That is, by adding the fourth color (white), the dynamic range of brightness in the HSV color space is expanded.

Furthermore, in the signal processing unit 20 in the first embodiment,
The first subpixel / output signal (signal value X _{1- (p, q)} ) is obtained based on at least the first subpixel / input signal (signal value x _{1- (p, q)} ) and the expansion coefficient α _0. , Output to the first sub-pixel R,
The second subpixel / output signal (signal value X _{2− (p, q)} ) is obtained based on at least the second subpixel / input signal (signal value x _{2− (p, q)} ) and the expansion coefficient α _0. , Output to the second sub-pixel G,
The third sub-pixel output signal (signal value _{X 3- (p, q))} , at least, calculated on the basis of the third subpixel input signal (signal value x _{3- (p, q))} and the expansion coefficient alpha ₀ , Output to the third sub-pixel B,
The fourth subpixel / output signal (signal value X _{4− (p, q)} ), the first subpixel / input signal (signal value x _{1− (p, q)} ), the second subpixel / input signal (signal) Value x _{2-(p, q)} ) and the third subpixel / input signal (signal value x _{3-(p, q)} ) and output to the fourth subpixel W.

Specifically, in Example 1,
A first subpixel / output signal is obtained based on at least the first subpixel / input signal and the expansion coefficient α ₀ and the fourth subpixel / output signal,
Obtaining a second subpixel / output signal based on at least the second subpixel / input signal and the expansion coefficient α ₀ and the fourth subpixel / output signal;
The third subpixel / output signal is obtained based on at least the third subpixel / input signal, the expansion coefficient α ₀ , and the fourth subpixel / output signal.

That is, when χ is a constant depending on the image display device, the signal processing unit 20 uses the (p, q) -th pixel (or the first subpixel R, the second subpixel G, and the third subpixel B). First subpixel / output signal value X _{1− (p, q)} , second subpixel / output signal value X _{2− (p, q)} and third subpixel / output signal value X _{3− (p, q)} can be obtained from the following equation.
_{X 1- (p, q) =} α 0 · x 1- (p, q) -χ · X 4- (p, q) (1-A)
_{X 2- (p, q) =} α 0 · x 2- (p, q) -χ · X 4- (p, q) (1-B)
_{X 3- (p, q) =} α 0 · x 3- (p, q) -χ · X 4- (p, q) (1-C)

In the first embodiment, in the signal processing unit 20, further,
(A) The signal processing unit obtains a maximum value V _max (S _x ) of brightness with the saturation S _x in the HSV color space expanded by adding the fourth color as a variable,
(B) In the signal processing unit, based on the subpixel / input signal values in the plurality of pixels, the saturation S and the brightness V (S) in the plurality of pixels are obtained,
(C) The ratio of the pixels whose expanded brightness value obtained from the product of the brightness V (S) and the expansion coefficient α ₀ exceeds the maximum value V _max (S) to all the pixels is equal to or less than a predetermined value (β ₀ ). The expansion coefficient α ₀ is determined so that

Here, the saturation S and the lightness V (S) are
S = (Max-Min) / Max
V (S) = Max
The saturation S can take a value from 0 to 1, the lightness V (S) can take a value from 0 to (2 ⁿ -1), and n is the number of display gradation bits. It is. Also,
Max: first sub-pixel input signal value to pixel, second sub-pixel input signal value and third sub-pixel input signal value of three sub-pixels / maximum input signal value Min: first to pixel It is the minimum value of the three subpixels / input signal values of the subpixel / input signal value, the second subpixel / input signal value, and the third subpixel / input signal value. The same applies to the following.

In the first embodiment, the signal value X _{4- (p, q)} can be obtained based on the product of Min _{(p, q)} and the expansion coefficient α ₀ . Specifically, based on the above-described formula (1-1), more specifically,
X _{4- (p, q)} = Min _{(p, q)} · α ₀ / χ (11)
Can be determined based on In equation (11), the product of Min _{(p, q)} and the expansion coefficient α ₀ is divided by χ, but this is not restrictive. The expansion coefficient α ₀ is determined for each image display frame.

  Hereinafter, these points will be described.

In general, in the (p, q) -th pixel, the first sub-pixel / input signal (signal value x _{1- (p, q)} ), the second sub-pixel / input signal (signal value x _{2− (p, q) )} ) And the third subpixel / input signal (signal value x _{3− (p, q)} ), saturation S _{(p, q)} and brightness V in the HSV color space of the cylinder. (S) _{(p, q)} can be obtained from the following equations (12-1) and (12-2). A conceptual diagram of a cylindrical HSV color space is shown in FIG. 3A, and the relationship between saturation S and brightness V (S) is schematically shown in FIG. In FIG. 3B, FIG. 3D described later, FIG. 4A, and FIG. 4B, the value of brightness (2 ⁿ −1) is indicated by “MAX_1”. The value of brightness (2 ⁿ −1) × (χ + 1) is indicated by “MAX_2”.

S _{(p, q)} = (Max _{(p, q)} −Min _{(p, q)} ) / Max _{(p, q)} (12-1)
V (S) _{(p, q)} = Max _{(p, q)} (12-2)

Here, Max _{(p, q)} is the maximum of the three subpixels and input signal values of (x _{1-(p, q)} , x _{2-(p, q)} , x _{3-(p, q)} ) Min _{(p, q)} is the value of three subpixels and input signal values of (x _{1- (p, q)} , x _{2-(p, q)} , x _{3-(p, q)} ) The minimum value. In Example 1, n = 8. That is, the number of display gradation bits is 8 bits (specifically, the display gradation value is 0 to 255). The same applies to the following embodiments.

The conceptual diagram of the HSV color space of the cylinder expanded by adding the fourth color (white) in Example 1 to (C) and (D) of FIG. 3, and the saturation S and the lightness V (S) This relationship is schematically shown. No color filter is arranged in the fourth sub-pixel W that displays white. Here, a signal having a value corresponding to the maximum signal value of the first subpixel / output signal is input to the first subpixel R, and a signal corresponding to the maximum signal value of the second subpixel / output signal is input to the second subpixel G. When a signal having a value corresponding to the maximum signal value of the third subpixel / output signal is input to the third subpixel B, the pixel (Example 1 to Example 3, Example 9) Or the luminance of the aggregate of the first sub-pixel R, second sub-pixel G and third sub-pixel B constituting the pixel group (Examples 4 to 8 and Example 10) is BN _1-3 And the fourth subpixel / output signal maximum in the fourth subpixel W constituting the pixel (Embodiment 1 to Embodiment 3, Embodiment 9) or the pixel group (Embodiment 4 to Embodiment 8, Embodiment 10). It is assumed that the luminance BN ₄ of the fourth subpixel W is obtained when a signal having a value corresponding to the signal value is input. That is, the first sub-pixel R, the white of the maximum luminance is displayed by the second sub-pixel G and the assembly of the third sub-pixel B, a white luminance of is represented by BN _1-3. Then, when χ is a constant depending on the image display device, the constant χ is
χ = BN ₄ / BN _1-3
It is represented by

Specifically, an input signal x _{1− (p, q)} = 255 having the following display gradation value is added to the aggregate of the first subpixel R, the second subpixel G, and the third subpixel B.
_{x2- (p, q)} = 255
x _{3- (p, q)} = 255
There the white luminance BN _1-3 when it is input, a fourth luminance BN ₄ when the input signal having a value 255 of the display gradation to the sub-pixel W is assumed to have been entered, for example, 1. 5 times. That is, in Example 1,
χ = 1.5
It is.

By the way, when the signal value X _{4- (p, q)} is given by the above-described equation (11), V _max (S _x ) can be expressed by the following equation.

If S _x ≦ S ₀ :
V _max (S _x ) = (χ + 1) · (2 ⁿ −1) (13-1)
If S ₀ <S _x ≦ 1:
V _max (S _x ) = (2 ⁿ −1) · (1 / S _x ) (13-2)
here,
S ₀ = 1 / (χ + 1)
It is.

The maximum value V _max (S _x ) of brightness obtained by using the saturation S _x in the HSV color space expanded by adding the fourth color as a variable is, for example, input to the signal processing unit 20. It is stored as a kind of look-up table or is obtained by the signal processing unit 20 each time.

Hereinafter, output signal values X _{1- (p, q)} , X _{2- (p, q)} , X _{3- (p, q)} , X _{4- (p, q)} in the (p, q) -th pixel The method of obtaining (extension processing) will be described. In the following processing, the luminance of the first primary color displayed by (first subpixel R + fourth subpixel W) and the luminance of the second primary color displayed by (second subpixel G + fourth subpixel W). , (The third subpixel B + the fourth subpixel W) is performed so as to maintain the luminance ratio of the third primary color displayed. In addition, the color tone is maintained (maintained). Further, the gradation-luminance characteristics (gamma characteristics, γ characteristics) are maintained (maintained).

Further, if any input signal value is “0” (or small) in any pixel or pixel group, the expansion coefficient α ₀ may be obtained without including such a pixel or pixel group. . The same applies to the following embodiments.

[Step-100]
First, the signal processing unit 20 obtains the saturation S and the lightness V (S) in the plurality of pixels based on the subpixel / input signal values in the plurality of pixels. Specifically, the first subpixel / input signal value x _{1- (p, q)} , the second subpixel / input signal value x _{2− (p, q) to} the (p, q) -th pixel, Based on the third subpixel / input signal value x _{3-(p, q)} , S _{(p, q)} and V (S) _{(p, q)} are obtained from the equations (12-1) and (12-2). Ask. This process is performed for all pixels.

[Step-110]
Next, the signal processing unit 20 obtains the expansion coefficient α (S) based on V _max (S) / V (S) obtained for the plurality of pixels.

α (S) = V _max (S) / V (S) (14)

Then, the values of the expansion coefficients α (S) obtained in a plurality of pixels (all P ₀ × Q ₀ pixels in the first embodiment) are arranged in ascending order, and P ₀ × Q ₀ expansion coefficients are arranged. The expansion coefficient α (S) corresponding to β ₀ × P ₀ × Q ₀ from the minimum value among the values of α (S) is defined as the expansion coefficient α ₀ . Thus, the ratio of the pixels where the value of the expanded brightness obtained from the product of the brightness V (S) and the expansion coefficient α ₀ exceeds the maximum value V _max (S) is less than or equal to the predetermined value (β ₀ ). The expansion coefficient α ₀ can be determined as follows.

In Example 1, β ₀ may be set to 0.003 to 0.05 (0.3% to 5%), for example, and specifically, β ₀ = 0.01. The value of β ₀ is determined by performing various tests.

When the minimum value of V _max (S) / V (S) is the expansion coefficient α ₀ , the output signal value with respect to the input signal value does not exceed (2 ⁸ −1). However, if the expansion coefficient α ₀ is determined as described above rather than the minimum value of V _max (S) / V (S), the expansion coefficient α (S) is determined for the pixels whose expansion coefficient α (S) is less than the expansion coefficient α _0. Multiplying by α ₀ , the expanded brightness value will exceed the maximum value V _max (S). As a result, so-called “gradation collapse” occurs. However, by setting the value of β ₀ to be, for example, 0.003 to 0.05 as described above, it has been possible to prevent the occurrence of a phenomenon in which gradation collapse is conspicuous and the image becomes unnatural. On the other hand, it was confirmed that when the value of β ₀ exceeds 0.05, the gradation is conspicuous and the image becomes unnatural in some cases. When the output signal value exceeds the upper limit value (2 ⁿ −1) by the decompression process, the output signal value may be set to the upper limit value (2 ⁿ −1).

By the way, normally, the value of α (S) exceeds 1.0 and gathers in the vicinity of 1.0. Therefore, when the minimum value of V _max (S) / V (S) is set as the expansion coefficient α ₀ , the degree of expansion of the output signal value is small, and it is often possible to achieve low power consumption of the image display device assembly. It becomes difficult. However, for example, by setting the value of β ₀ to 0.003 to 0.05, the value of the expansion coefficient α ₀ can be increased. As described later, the luminance of the surface light source device 50 is reduced to (1 / it is sufficient alpha ₀₎ times and, it is possible to achieve low power consumption of the image display device assembly.

4A and 4B schematically showing the relationship between the saturation S and the brightness V (S) in the HSV color space of the cylinder expanded by adding the fourth color (white) in the first embodiment. , The value of the saturation S giving α ₀ is denoted by “S ′”, the lightness V (S) at the saturation S ′ is denoted by “V (S ′)”, and V _max (S) is denoted by “V _max (S)”. S ′) ”. In FIG. 4B, V (S) is indicated by a black circle, V (S) × α ₀ is indicated by a white circle, and V _max (S) in saturation S is indicated by a white triangle. .

[Step-120]
Next, in the signal processing unit 20, the signal value X _{4− (p, q)} in the (p, q) -th pixel is set to at least the signal value x _{1− (p, q)} , the signal value x _{2− ( p, q)} and the signal value x _{3− (p, q)} . Specifically, in the first embodiment, the signal value X _{4- (p, q)} is determined based on Min _{(p, q)} , the expansion coefficient α _0, and the constant χ. More specifically, in Example 1, as described above, X _{4- (p, q)} = Min _{(p, q)} · α ₀ / χ (11) is obtained. X _{4- (p, q)} is obtained for all P ₀ × Q ₀ pixels.

[Step-130]
Thereafter, in the signal processing unit 20, the signal value X _{1- (p, q)} at the (p, q) -th pixel is converted into the signal value x _{1- (p, q)} , the expansion coefficient α _0, and the signal value X _{4. - (p, q)} obtained based on, (p, q) th signal value X _2-in pixel _{(p, q),} the signal value x _{2- (p, q),} expansion coefficient alpha ₀ and the signal value X _{4- (p, q)} , the signal value X _{3- (p, q)} at the (p, q) -th pixel, the signal value x _{3- (p, q)} , the expansion coefficient α _0, and _Obtained based on the signal value X _{4- (p, q)} . Specifically, the signal value X _{1− (p, q)} , signal value X _{2− (p, q)} and signal value X _{3− (p, q)} in the (p, q) -th pixel are described above. As described above, it is calculated based on the following formula.
_{X 1- (p, q) =} α 0 · x 1- (p, q) -χ · X 4- (p, q) (1-A)
_{X 2- (p, q) =} α 0 · x 2- (p, q) -χ · X 4- (p, q) (1-B)
_{X 3- (p, q) =} α 0 · x 3- (p, q) -χ · X 4- (p, q) (1-C)

  FIG. 5 shows the conventional HSV color space before adding the fourth color (white) in Example 1, the HSV color space expanded by adding the fourth color (white), and the saturation of the input signal. An example of the relationship between S and brightness V (S) is shown. FIG. 6 shows a conventional HSV color space before adding the fourth color (white) in Example 1, an HSV color space expanded by adding the fourth color (white), and an output signal ( An example of the relationship between the saturation S and the lightness V (S) is shown. Note that the value of the saturation S on the horizontal axis in FIGS. 5 and 6 is originally a value between 0 and 1, but in FIG. 5 and FIG.

Here, the important point is that the value of Min _{(p, q)} is extended by α ₀ as shown in the equation (11). In this way, the value of Min _{(p, q)} is expanded by α ₀ , so that not only the luminance of the white display subpixel (fourth subpixel W) increases, but also the expressions (1-A) and (1) As shown in (1-B) and Formula (1-C), the red display subpixel, the green display subpixel, and the blue display subpixel (first subpixel R, second subpixel G, and third subpixel B) Brightness also increases. Therefore, it is possible to reliably avoid the occurrence of problems such as color dullness. That is, as compared with the case where the value of Min (p, _q) is not extended, that the value of Min (p, _q) is extended by alpha _0, the luminance as a whole image is alpha ₀ times. Therefore, for example, an image such as a still image can be displayed with high luminance, which is optimal.

When χ = 1.5 and (2 ⁿ −1) = 255, (x _{1− (p, q)} , x _{2− (p, q)} , x _{3− (p, q)} ) Output signal values (X _{1- (p, q)} , X _{2- (p, q)} , X _{3- (p, q)} , X _{, etc.)} output when the values shown in Table 2 are input as input signal values _{4- (p, q)} ) is shown in Table 2 below. Α ₀ = 1.467.

For example, as shown in Table 2 In the first input signal values, taking into account the expansion coefficient alpha _0, the input signal value _{(x 1- (p, q)} , x 2- (p, q), x 3- (p, q)) = The luminance value to be displayed based on (240, 255, 160) is based on 8-bit display.
Luminance value of the first sub-pixel R = α ₀ · x _{1− (p, q)} = 1.467 × 240 = 352
Luminance value of second subpixel G = α ₀ · x _{2− (p, q)} = 1.467 × 255 = 374
Luminance value of the third sub-pixel B = α ₀ · x _{3-(p, q)} = 1.467 × 160 = 234
It becomes.

On the other hand, the obtained value of the output signal value X _{4- (p, q)} of the fourth sub-pixel W is 156 from the equation (11). Therefore,
Luminance value of the fourth sub-pixel W = χ · X _{4− (p, q)} = 1.5 × 156 = 234
It becomes.

Accordingly, the first sub-pixel / output signal value X _{1- (p, q)} , the second sub-pixel / output signal value X _{2- (p, q)} , and the third sub-pixel / output signal value X _{3- (p, q) q)} is as follows.
X _{1− (p, q)} = 352−234 = 118
X _{2- (p, q)} = 374-234 = 140
X _{3- (p, q)} = 234-234 = 0

Thus, No. 1 shown in Table 2. For a pixel to which an input signal value of 1 is input, the output signal value for the sub-pixel with the smallest input signal value (in this case, the third sub-pixel B) is 0, and the display of the third sub-pixel B is Substituted by the fourth sub-pixel W. The output signal values X _{1- (p, q)} , X _{2- (p, q)} , X _{3- (p, q)} of the first subpixel R, the second subpixel G, and the third subpixel B are The value is originally lower than the required value.

In the image display device assembly or the driving method thereof according to the first embodiment, the signal value X _{1− (p, q)} , the signal value X _{2− (p, q)} in the (p, q) th pixel, The signal value X _{3- (p, q)} and the signal value X _{4- (p, q)} are expanded by α ₀ times. Therefore, in order to obtain the same image brightness as that of the unextended image, the brightness of the planar light source device 50 may be decreased based on the expansion coefficient α ₀ . Specifically, the luminance of the planar light source device 50 may be (1 / α ₀ ) times. Thereby, the power consumption of the planar light source device can be reduced.

Here, the difference between the expansion method in the driving method of the image display device and the driving method of the image display device assembly of Example 1 and the processing method disclosed in the above-mentioned Japanese Patent No. 3805150 is shown in FIG. ) And (B). Here, FIGS. 7A and 7B are respectively a driving method of the image display device, a driving method of the image display device assembly, and a processing method disclosed in Japanese Patent No. 3805150. It is a figure which shows typically the input signal value and output signal value in. In the example shown in FIG. 7A, an input signal value of a set of the first subpixel R, the second subpixel G, and the third subpixel B is shown in [1]. [2] shows a state in which expansion processing is performed (operation for obtaining the product of the input signal value and the expansion coefficient α ₀ ). Further, the state after the decompression process (output signal values X _{1- (p, q)} , X _{2- (p, q)} , X _{3- (p, q)} , X _{4- (p, q)} Is obtained in [3]. On the other hand, an input signal value of a set of the first subpixel R, the second subpixel G, and the third subpixel B in the processing method disclosed in Japanese Patent No. 3805150 is shown in [4]. These input signal values are the same as those shown in [1] of FIG. Further, the digital values Ri, Gi, Bi of the red input subpixel, the green input subpixel, and the blue input subpixel and the digital value W for driving the luminance subpixel are shown in [5]. Furthermore, the result of calculating each value of Ro, Go, Bo and W is shown in [6]. From FIGS. 7A and 7B, in the driving method of the image display device and the driving method of the image display device assembly of the first embodiment, the maximum luminance that can be realized in the second subpixel G is obtained. Yes. On the other hand, in the processing method disclosed in Japanese Patent No. 3805150, it is understood that the maximum luminance that can be realized in the second subpixel G has not been reached. As described above, compared with the processing method disclosed in Japanese Patent No. 3805150, the image display device driving method and the image display device assembly driving method according to the first embodiment have an image with higher luminance. Display can be realized.

Note that even when the value of β ₀ exceeds 0.05, if the value of the expansion coefficient α ₀ is small, the gradation collapse is not noticeable and the image may not be unnatural. . Specifically, as the value of α ₀ , alternatively,
α ₀ = BN ₄ / BN _1-3 +1 (15-1)
= Χ + 1 (15-2)
Even if values such as these are adopted, it has been found that there is a case where gradation collapse is not conspicuous and an unnatural image may not be obtained, and it is possible to achieve low power consumption of the image display device assembly. .

However,
α ₀ = χ + 1 (15-2)
, The ratio (β ″) of all the pixels whose expanded brightness value obtained from the product of brightness V (S) and expansion coefficient α ₀ exceeds the maximum value V _max (S) is a predetermined value. When it is considerably larger than (β ₀ ) (for example, β ″ = 0.07), it is desirable to adopt a configuration in which the expansion coefficient is returned to α ₀ obtained in [Step-110].

Further, it was found by various tests that when the image color contains a lot of yellow, when the expansion coefficient α ₀ exceeds 1.3, the yellow color becomes dull and the image has an unnatural color. Therefore, when various tests are performed, the color defined by (R, G, B) is displayed in the pixel, and the hue H and saturation S in the HSV color space are defined by the following equations:
40 ≦ H ≦ 65 (16-1)
0.5 ≦ S ≦ 1.0 (16-2)
When the ratio of the pixels in the range to all the pixels exceeds a predetermined value β ′ ₀ (specifically, 2%, for example) (that is, when a lot of yellow is mixed in the image color), the expansion coefficient By setting α ₀ to a predetermined value α ′ ₀ or less, specifically 1.3 or less, the result is that yellow is not dull and an unnatural color image is not obtained. Further, the power consumption of the entire image display device assembly in which the image display device is incorporated can be reduced.

Here, in (R, G, B), when the value of R is the maximum,
H = 60 (GB) / (Max-Min) (16-3)
And when the value of G is maximum,
H = 60 (BR) / (Max-Min) +120 (16-4)
And when the value of B is maximum,
H = 60 (RG) / (Max-Min) +240 (16-5)
It is.

In addition, as a judgment whether a lot of yellow is mixed in the color of the image,
40 ≦ H ≦ 65 (16-1)
0.5 ≦ S ≦ 1.0 (16-2)
Suppose that the color defined by (R, G, B) is displayed in the pixel instead of (R, G, B), and (R, G, B) satisfies the following expressions (17-1) to (17-6). When the ratio of pixels to all pixels exceeds a predetermined value β ′ ₀ (for example, specifically 2%), the expansion coefficient α ₀ is set to be equal to or less than the predetermined value α ′ ₀ (for example, 3 or less).

Here, in (R, G, B), the value of R is the highest value and the value of B is the lowest value,
R ≧ 0.78 × (2 ⁿ −1) (17-1)
G ≧ (2R / 3) + (B / 3) (17-2)
B ≦ 0.50R (17-3)
When you are satisfied. Alternatively, in (R, G, B), the value of G is the highest value and the value of B is the lowest value,
R ≧ (4B / 60) + (56G / 60) (17-4)
G ≧ 0.78 × (2 ⁿ −1) (17-5)
B ≦ 0.50R (17-6)
When you are satisfied. Here, n is the number of display gradation bits.

  By using the equations (17-1) to (17-6) in this way, it can be determined with a small amount of calculation whether or not a lot of yellow is mixed in the color of the image. The circuit scale can be reduced and the calculation time can be shortened. However, the coefficients and numerical values in the equations (17-1) to (17-6) are not limited to these. In addition, when the number of data bits (R, G, B) is large, it is possible to make a determination with a smaller amount of calculation by using only the upper bits, and to further reduce the circuit scale of the signal processing unit 20. be able to. Specifically, in the case of 16-bit data, for example, when R = 52621, when using the upper 8 bits, R = 205.

Alternatively, in other words, when the ratio of the pixels displaying yellow is greater than a predetermined value β ′ ₀ (specifically, 2%, for example), the expansion coefficient α ₀ is set to a predetermined value or less ( For example, specifically, 1.3 or less.

It should be noted that the range of the β ₀ value in the driving method of the image display device according to the first aspect of the present invention described in the first embodiment, and the formula in the driving method of the image display device according to the sixth aspect of the present invention ( 15-1) and Expression (15-2), Expressions (16-1) to (16-5) in the driving method of the image display apparatus according to the eleventh aspect of the present invention, or the sixteenth aspect of the present invention. The definition of the expression (17-1) to the expression (17-6) in the driving method of the image display device according to the aspect of the invention, or the definition of the driving method of the image display device according to the twenty-first aspect of the invention is as follows. It can also be applied to the embodiments described in (1). Therefore, in the embodiments described below, these descriptions are omitted, and only the description regarding the sub-pixels constituting the pixel and the relationship between the input signal and the output signal to the sub-pixel will be described. .

  The second embodiment is a modification of the first embodiment. A conventional direct-type planar light source device may be adopted as the planar light source device. However, in the second embodiment, the divided light source surface light source device 150 described below is used. Adopted. Note that the decompression process itself may be the same as the decompression process described in the first embodiment.

  FIG. 8 shows a conceptual diagram of an image display panel and a planar light source device constituting the image display device assembly of Example 2, and a circuit of the planar light source device control circuit in the planar light source device constituting the image display device assembly. The figure is shown in FIG. 9, and the arrangement and arrangement state of the planar light source units and the like in the planar light source device constituting the image display device assembly are schematically shown in FIG.

  The split driving type planar light source device 150 assumes that the display area 131 of the image display panel 130 constituting the color liquid crystal display device is divided into S × T virtual display area units 132. It consists of S × T planar light source units 152 corresponding to T display area units, and the light emission states of the S × T planar light source units 152 are individually controlled.

  As shown in the conceptual diagram in FIG. 8, the image display panel (color liquid crystal display panel) 130 has P pixels along the first direction and Q pixels along the second direction, for a total of P × Q pixels. Are provided with a display area 131 arranged in a two-dimensional matrix. Here, it is assumed that the display area 131 is divided into S × T virtual display area units 132. Each display area unit 132 is composed of a plurality of pixels. Specifically, for example, when the resolution for image display satisfies the HD-TV standard, and the number P × Q of pixels (pixels) arranged in a two-dimensional matrix is expressed by (P, Q), For example, (1920, 1080). In addition, a display area 131 (indicated by a one-dot chain line in FIG. 8) composed of pixels arranged in a two-dimensional matrix is divided into S × T virtual display area units 132 (indicated by a dotted line). ing. The value of (S, T) is, for example, (19, 12). However, in order to simplify the drawing, the number of display area units 132 (and planar light source units 152 described later) in FIG. 8 is different from this value. Each display area unit 132 is composed of a plurality of pixels, and the number of pixels constituting one display area unit 132 is, for example, about 10,000. In general, the image display panel 130 is line-sequentially driven. More specifically, the image display panel 130 includes scan electrodes (extending along the first direction) and data electrodes (extending along the second direction) that intersect in a matrix. Then, a scanning signal is input to the scanning electrode from the scanning circuit to select and scan the scanning electrode, and an image is displayed based on the data signal (output signal) input to the data electrode from the signal output circuit to constitute one screen. .

The direct-type planar light source device (backlight) 150 includes S × T planar light source units 152 corresponding to S × T virtual display area units 132, and each planar light source unit 152 includes a planar light source unit 152. The display area unit 132 corresponding to the light source unit 152 is illuminated from the back side.
The light sources provided in the planar light source unit 152 are individually controlled. Although the planar light source device 150 is located below the image display panel 130, the image display panel 130 and the planar light source device 150 are separately displayed in FIG.

A display area 131 composed of pixels arranged in a two-dimensional matrix is divided into S × T display area units 132. When this state is expressed by “rows” and “columns”, T rows It can be said that the display area unit 132 is divided into × S columns. The display area unit 132 is composed of a plurality of (M ₀ × N ₀ ) pixels. When this state is expressed by “rows” and “columns”, it is composed of pixels of N ₀ rows × M ₀ columns. It can be said that

  The arrangement and arrangement of the planar light source units 152 and the like in the planar light source device 150 are shown in FIG. The light source includes a light emitting diode 153 that is driven based on a pulse width modulation (PWM) control method. The luminance of the planar light source unit 152 is increased / decreased by increasing / decreasing the duty ratio in the pulse width modulation control of the light emitting diode 153 constituting the planar light source unit 152. The illumination light emitted from the light emitting diode 153 is emitted from the planar light source unit 152 through the light diffusion plate, and passes through an optical function sheet group (not shown) such as a light diffusion sheet, a prism sheet, and a polarization conversion sheet. Then, the image display panel 130 is illuminated from the back. One photosensor (photodiode 67) is arranged in one planar light source unit 152. Then, the luminance and chromaticity of the light emitting diode 153 are measured by the photodiode 67.

  As shown in FIGS. 8 and 9, the planar light source device driving circuit 160 for driving the planar light source unit 152 based on the planar light source device control signal (driving signal) from the signal processing unit 20 includes pulse width modulation. Based on the control method, on / off control of the light emitting diode 153 constituting the planar light source unit 152 is performed. The planar light source device driving circuit 160 includes an arithmetic circuit 61, a storage device (memory) 62, an LED driving circuit 63, a photodiode control circuit 64, a switching element 65 including an FET, and a light emitting diode driving power source (constant current source) 66. Has been. These circuits constituting the planar light source device control circuit 160 can be known circuits.

  The light emission state of the light emitting diode 153 in a certain image display frame is measured by the photodiode 67, and the output from the photodiode 67 is input to the photodiode control circuit 64, and in the photodiode control circuit 64 and the arithmetic circuit 61, For example, data (signals) as luminance and chromaticity of the light emitting diode 153 is sent to the LED driving circuit 63, and a feedback mechanism is formed in which the light emitting state of the light emitting diode 153 in the next image display frame is controlled. Is done.

  A current detection resistor r is inserted downstream of the light emitting diode 153 in series with the light emitting diode 153, and the current flowing through the resistor r is converted into a voltage, so that the voltage drop in the resistor r becomes a predetermined value. Thus, under the control of the LED drive circuit 63, the operation of the light emitting diode drive power supply 66 is controlled. Here, in FIG. 9, a single light emitting diode driving power source (constant current source) 66 is depicted, but actually, a light emitting diode driving power source 66 for driving each of the light emitting diodes 153 is arranged. ing. In FIG. 9, three sets of planar light source units 152 are shown. Although FIG. 9 shows a configuration in which one planar light source unit 152 includes one light emitting diode 153, the number of light emitting diodes 153 constituting one planar light source unit 152 is limited to one. Not.

As described above, each pixel is composed of a set of four types of subpixels: the first subpixel R, the second subpixel G, the third subpixel B, and the fourth subpixel W. Here, the brightness control (gradation control) of each of the sub-pixels is 8-bit control, and is performed in 2 ⁸ steps from 0 to 255. The value of the pulse width modulation output signal for controlling the respective light emission time of the light emitting diode 153 constituting each planar light source unit 152 PS also takes a value of 2 ⁸ steps of 0 to 255. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, 10-bit control can be performed in 2 ¹⁰ stages from 0 to 1023. In this case, if an 8-bit numerical expression is multiplied by, for example, 4 times Good.

  Here, the light transmittance (also referred to as aperture ratio) Lt of the sub-pixel, the luminance (display luminance) y of the portion of the display area corresponding to the sub-pixel, and the luminance (light source luminance) Y of the planar light source unit 152, Define as follows.

Y ₁ ... Is the maximum luminance of the light source luminance, for example, and may be hereinafter referred to as the light source luminance and the first specified value.
Lt ₁ ... Is the maximum value of the light transmittance (aperture ratio) of the sub-pixels in the display area unit 132, for example, and may be hereinafter referred to as light transmittance / first specified value.
Lt ₂ ... Display region which is the maximum value among the values of the output signals from the signal processing unit 20 input to the image display panel drive circuit 40 in order to drive all the sub-pixels constituting the display region unit 132 This is the light transmittance (aperture ratio) of the sub-pixel when it is assumed that the control signal corresponding to the in-unit / signal maximum value X _{max- (s, t)} is supplied to the sub-pixel. 2 may be referred to as a specified value. In addition, 0 ≦ Lt ₂ ≦ Lt ₁
y ₂ ... obtained when the light source luminance is assumed to be the light source luminance and the first specified value Y ₁ , and the light transmittance (aperture ratio) of the sub-pixel is the light transmittance and the second specified value Lt _2. The display brightness may be referred to as display brightness / second specified value hereinafter.
Y ₂ ... It is assumed that a control signal corresponding to the signal maximum value X _{max- (s, t)} is supplied to the sub-pixel in the display area unit, and the light transmittance (aperture) of the sub-pixel at this time The light source luminance of the planar light source unit 152 for setting the luminance of the sub-pixel to the display luminance / second predetermined value (y ₂ ) when it is assumed that the light transmittance is corrected to the first predetermined value Lt ₁ . However, the light source luminance Y ₂ may be corrected in consideration of the influence of the light source luminance of each planar light source unit 152 on the light source luminance of other planar light source units 152.

When the planar light source device is partially driven (divided drive), the luminance of the sub-pixel when it is assumed that a control signal corresponding to the signal maximum value X _{max- (s, t)} is supplied to the sub-pixel. Light transmittance, display brightness at the first specified value Lt _1, and second specified value y ₂ ), the brightness of the light emitting elements constituting the planar light source unit 152 corresponding to the display area unit 132 is determined to be a planar light source. While controlled by the device control circuit 160, specifically, for example, the light transmittance of the sub-pixel (aperture ratio), for example, the display luminance y ₂ when the light transmittance · first specified value Lt ₁ are obtained In this way, the light source luminance Y ₂ may be controlled (for example, decreased). That is, for example, the light source luminance Y ₂ of the planar light source unit 152 may be controlled for each image display frame so as to satisfy the following expression (A). Note that Y ₂ ≦ Y ₁ . A conceptual diagram of such control is shown in FIGS. 11 (A) and 11 (B).

Y ₂ · Lt ₁ = Y ₁ · Lt ₂ (A)

In order to control each of the sub-pixels, the signal processing unit 20 sends to the image display panel driving circuit 40 output signals X _{1-(p, q)} , X ₂ for controlling the light transmittance Lt of each of the sub-pixels. _{-(p, q)} , _{X3- (p, q)} , and _{X4- (p, q)} are sent out. In the image display panel drive circuit 40, control signals are generated from the output signals, and these control signals are supplied (output) to the sub-pixels. And the switching element which comprises each subpixel is driven based on a control signal, and a desired voltage is applied to the transparent 1st electrode and transparent 2nd electrode (these are not shown) which constitute a liquid crystal cell, The light transmittance (aperture ratio) Lt of each sub-pixel is controlled. Here, the larger the control signal, the higher the light transmittance (aperture ratio) Lt of the subpixel and the value of the luminance (display luminance y) of the portion of the display area corresponding to the subpixel. That is, an image composed of light passing through the sub-pixel (usually a kind of dot) is bright.

The display luminance y and the light source luminance Y ₂ are controlled for each image display frame, each display area unit, and each planar light source unit in the image display of the image display panel 130. The operation of the image display panel 130 and the operation of the planar light source device 150 within one image display frame are synchronized. Note that the number of image information (images per second) sent to the drive circuit as electrical signals per second is the frame frequency (frame rate), and the inverse of the frame frequency is the frame time (unit: seconds).

In the first embodiment, the expansion process for expanding the input signal to obtain the output signal is performed based on one expansion coefficient α ₀ for all pixels. On the other hand, in the second embodiment, the expansion coefficient α ₀ is obtained in each of the S × T display area units 132, and the expansion process based on the expansion coefficient α ₀ is performed in each of the display area units 132.

In the (s, t) -th planar light source unit 152 corresponding to the (s, t) -th display area unit 132 whose expansion coefficient is α _{0− (s, t)} , the light source _Let (1 / α _{0- (s, t)} ) be the luminance.

Alternatively, output signal values X _{1- (s, t)} , X _{2− (s, t)} , X _{1-(s, t)} , which are input to drive all the subpixels constituting each display area unit 132. A control signal corresponding to the maximum value of X _{3- (s, t)} and X _{4- (s, t)} in the display area unit and maximum signal value X _{max- (s, t)} is supplied to the sub-pixel. The planar light source unit corresponding to this display area unit 132 so that the luminance of the sub-pixel (light transmittance, display luminance at the first specified value Lt ₁ , second specified value y ₂ ) when it is assumed The planar light source device control circuit 160 controls the luminance of the light source that constitutes 152. Specifically, the light source luminance Y ₂ may be controlled so that the display luminance y ₂ can be obtained when the light transmittance (aperture ratio) of the sub-pixel is set to the light transmittance · the first specified value Lt _1. (For example, it may be reduced). Specifically, the light source luminance Y ₂ of the planar light source unit 152 may be controlled for each image display frame so as to satisfy the above-described formula (A).

  By the way, in the planar light source device 150, for example, assuming brightness control of the planar light source unit 152 of (s, t) = (1, 1), other S × T planar light source units. It may be necessary to consider the effects from 152. Since the influence of such a planar light source unit 152 from other planar light source units 152 is known in advance by the light emission profile of each planar light source unit 152, the difference can be calculated by back calculation, and as a result, the correction can be made. Is possible. The basic form of calculation will be described below.

The luminance (light source luminance Y ₂ ) required for the S × T planar light source units 152 based on the request of Expression (A) is represented by a matrix [L _PxQ ]. Further, the luminance of a certain planar light source unit obtained when only a certain planar light source unit is driven and the other planar light source units are not driven is compared to the S × T planar light source units 152. Obtain in advance. Such luminance is represented by a matrix [L ′ _PxQ ]. Further, the correction coefficient is represented by a matrix [α _PxQ ]. Then, the relationship between these matrices can be expressed by the following formula (B-1). The correction coefficient matrix [α _PxQ ] can be obtained in advance.
[L _PxQ ] = [L ′ _PxQ ] · [α _PxQ ] (B-1)
Therefore, what is necessary is just to obtain | _require matrix [L' _PxQ ] from Formula (B-1). The matrix [L ′ _PxQ ] can be obtained from the inverse matrix operation. That is,
[L ′ _PxQ ] = [L _PxQ ] · [α _PxQ ] ⁻¹ (B-2)
Should be calculated. Then, the light source (light emitting diode 153) provided in each planar light source unit 152 may be controlled so that the luminance represented by the matrix [L ′ _PxQ ] can be obtained. May be performed using information (data table) stored in the storage device (memory) 62 provided in the planar light source device control circuit 160. In the control of the light emitting diode 153, since the value of the matrix [L ′ _PxQ ] cannot take a negative value, it is needless to say that the calculation result needs to be kept in a positive region. Therefore, the solution of equation (B-2) may not be an exact solution but an approximate solution.

As described above, the planar light source is based on the matrix [L _PxQ ] and the correction coefficient matrix [α _PxQ ] obtained based on the value of the expression (A) obtained in the planar light source device control circuit 160 as described above. A matrix [L ′ _PxQ ] of luminance when assuming that the unit is driven alone is obtained, and furthermore, based on a conversion table stored in the storage device 62, a corresponding integer (pulse width) within a range of 0 to 255 is obtained. Value of the modulated output signal). Thus, the arithmetic circuit 61 constituting the planar light source device control circuit 160 can obtain the value of the pulse width modulation output signal for controlling the light emission time of the light emitting diode 153 in the planar light source unit 152. Then, the planar light source device control circuit 160 may determine the on time t _ON and the off time t _OFF of the light emitting diode 153 constituting the planar light source unit 152 based on the value of the pulse width modulation output signal. still,
t _ON + t _OFF = constant value t _Const
It is. The duty ratio in driving based on pulse width modulation of the light emitting diode is
t _ON / (t _ON + t _OFF ) = t _ON / t _Const
Can be expressed as

Then, a signal corresponding to the _ON time t _ON of the light emitting diode 153 constituting the planar light source unit 152 is sent to the LED driving circuit 63, and based on the value of the signal corresponding to the _ON time t _ON from the LED driving circuit 63. The switching element 65 is turned on for the on time t _ON , and the LED driving current from the light emitting diode driving power supply 66 is caused to flow to the light emitting diode 153. As a result, each light emitting diode 153 emits light for the on time t _ON in one image display frame. Thus, each display area unit 132 is illuminated at a predetermined illuminance.

  Note that the split light source (partial drive) surface light source device 150 described in the second embodiment may be employed in other embodiments.

  The third embodiment is also a modification of the first embodiment. FIG. 12 shows an equivalent circuit diagram of the image display device of Example 3, and FIG. 13 shows a conceptual diagram of an image display panel constituting the image display device. In the third embodiment, an image display device described below is used. That is, the image display device of Example 3 includes a first light emitting element that emits blue light (corresponding to the first subpixel R), a second light emitting element that emits green light (corresponding to the second subpixel G), and red. Light-emitting element for displaying a color image, comprising a third light-emitting element (corresponding to the third subpixel B) that emits light and a fourth light-emitting element (corresponding to the fourth subpixel W) that emits white light The unit UN is provided with an image display panel that is arranged in a two-dimensional matrix. Here, as an image display panel constituting the image display device of the third embodiment, for example, an image display panel having the configuration and structure described below can be cited. The number of light emitting element units UN may be determined based on specifications required for the image display device.

  That is, the image display panel constituting the image display device of Example 3 controls the light emitting / non-light emitting states of the first light emitting element, the second light emitting element, the third light emitting element, and the fourth light emitting element, It is a passive matrix type or active matrix type direct-view color display image display panel that displays an image by directly viewing the light emitting state of each light emitting element. Alternatively, the first light emitting element, the second light emitting element, the third light emitting element, and the fourth light emitting element are controlled in the light emitting / non-light emitting state, and projected onto the screen to display an image. It is a matrix type projection type color display image display panel.

  For example, FIG. 12 shows a circuit diagram including a light-emitting element panel constituting such an active matrix type direct-view color display image display panel. Each light-emitting element 210 (light emission emitting red light in FIG. 12) is shown. The element (first subpixel) is indicated by “R”, the light emitting element (second subpixel) emitting green light is indicated by “G”, and the light emitting element (third subpixel B) emitting blue light is indicated by “B”. One electrode (p-side electrode or n-side electrode) of a light emitting element (fourth subpixel) that emits white light is connected to a driver 233, and the driver 233 is a column driver 231. And a row driver 232. The other electrode (n-side electrode or p-side electrode) of each light emitting element 210 is connected to a ground line. The light emission / non-light emission state of each light emitting element 210 is controlled by, for example, selection of the driver 233 by the row driver 232, and a luminance signal for driving each light emitting element 210 is supplied from the column driver 231 to the driver 233. The Light emitting element R that emits red light (first light emitting element, first subpixel R), light emitting element G that emits green light (second light emitting element, second subpixel G), and light emitting element B that emits blue light (third) The light emitting element, the third subpixel B), and the light emitting element W that emits white light (the fourth light emitting element, the fourth subpixel W) are selected by the driver 233, and these light emitting elements R that emit red light, green The light emitting / non-light emitting states of the light emitting element G that emits light, the light emitting element B that emits blue light, and the light emitting element W that emits white light may be controlled in a time-sharing manner, or may be simultaneously emitted. In the direct-view image display device, it is directly viewed, or in the projection-type image display device, it is projected onto the screen via a projection lens.

  A conceptual diagram of an image display panel constituting such an image display apparatus is shown in FIG. In the direct-view image display device, the image is directly viewed, or in the projection-type image display device, the image is projected onto the screen via the projection lens 203.

  Alternatively, the image display panel constituting the image display device of Example 3 is a light passage control device (light / light control device) for controlling passage / non-passage of light emitted from the light emitting element units arranged in a two-dimensional matrix. A liquid crystal display device including a high-temperature polysilicon type thin film transistor. The same applies to the following embodiments.), And the first light-emitting element in the light-emitting element unit, The light emitting / non-light emitting states of the two light emitting elements, the third light emitting element, and the fourth light emitting element are time-division controlled, and further, the first light emitting element, the second light emitting element, the third light emitting element, and the By controlling the passage / non-passage of the emitted light emitted from the four light emitting elements, a color display direct view type or projection type image display panel for displaying an image can be obtained. That.

In Example 3, the first light emitting element (first subpixel R), the second light emitting element (second subpixel G), the third light emitting element (third subpixel B), and the fourth light emitting element (first subpixel R). What is necessary is just to obtain the output signal which controls each light emission state of 4 sub-pixels W) based on the expansion | extension process demonstrated in Example 1. FIG. Based on the output signal values X _{1- (p, q)} , X _{2- (p, q)} , X _{3- (p, q)} , X _{4- (p, q)} obtained by the decompression process, If the display device is driven, the luminance of the entire image display device can be increased by α ₀ times. Alternatively, based on the output signal values X _{1- (p, q)} , X _{2- (p, q)} , X _{3- (p, q)} , X _{4- (p, q)} , the first light emitting element ( The light emission luminances of the first subpixel R), the second light emitting element (second subpixel G), the third light emitting element (third subpixel B), and the fourth light emitting element (fourth subpixel W) are set to (1). / Α ₀ ) times, the power consumption of the entire image display apparatus can be reduced without deteriorating the image quality.

  Example 4 is a method for driving an image display device according to the second, seventh, twelfth, seventeenth, and twenty-second aspects of the present invention, and the second, seventh, and seventh aspects. The twelfth aspect, the twelfth aspect, the seventeenth aspect, and the twenty-second aspect of the image display apparatus assembly drive method.

As schematically shown in FIG. 14, in the image display panel 30 according to the fourth embodiment, the first sub-pixel R that displays the first primary color (for example, red) and the second primary color (for example, green). The pixel Px composed of the second subpixel G for displaying the third subpixel B and the third subpixel B for displaying the third primary color (for example, blue) is arranged in a two-dimensional matrix in the first direction and the second direction. It is arranged. A pixel group PG is configured by at least the first pixel Px ₁ and the second pixel Px ₂ arranged in the first direction. In the fourth embodiment, specifically, the pixel group PG includes the first pixel Px ₁ and the second pixel Px _2, and the number of pixels constituting the pixel group PG is p. _{When 0} is set, p ₀ = 2. Furthermore, in each pixel group PG, a fourth color (specifically, white in Example 4) is displayed between the first pixel Px ₁ and the second pixel Px ₂ . A sub-pixel W is arranged. A conceptual diagram of the pixel arrangement is shown in FIG. 17 for convenience, but the arrangement shown in FIG. 17 is an arrangement of pixels in Example 6 to be described later.

Here, if the positive number P is the number of pixel groups PG along the first direction and the positive number Q is the number of pixel groups PG along the second direction, the pixel Px is more specifically P × Q pieces ((p ₀ × P) pieces in the horizontal direction as the first direction and Q pieces in the vertical direction as the second direction) are arranged in a two-dimensional matrix. In the fourth embodiment, each pixel group PG has p ₀ = 2 as described above.

In the fourth embodiment, when the first direction is the row direction and the second direction is the column direction, the first in the q′th column (where 1 ≦ q ′ ≦ Q−1). pixel Px ₁ and the (q '+ 1) th first pixel Px ₁ in the column are adjacent, the q' and the fourth sub-pixel W in th column first (q '+ 1) th column Is not adjacent to the fourth sub-pixel W. That is, the second pixels Px ₂ and the fourth sub-pixels W are alternately arranged along the second direction. In FIG. 14, the first sub-pixel R constituting the first pixel Px ₁ is surrounded by the solid line and the first sub-pixel R constituting the second pixel Px ₂ is surrounded by the solid line. R, the second sub-pixel G, and the third sub-pixel B are surrounded by dotted lines. The same applies to FIG. 15, FIG. 16, FIG. 19, FIG. 20, and FIG. Since the second pixels Px ₂ and the fourth subpixels W are alternately arranged along the second direction, depending on the pixel pitch, the image is caused by the presence of the fourth subpixels W. It is possible to reliably prevent a streak pattern from being observed.

Here, in Example 4, the signal processing unit 20 includes
Signal processing is performed on the first pixel Px _{(p, q) -1} constituting the (p, q) -th pixel group PG _{(p, q)} (where 1 ≦ p ≦ P, 1 ≦ q ≦ Q). Part 20 includes
The first subpixel / input signal whose signal value is x _{1− (p, q) −1} ,
A second subpixel / input signal whose signal value is x _{2− (p, q) −1} , and
A third subpixel / input signal having a signal value x _{3− (p, q) −1} ,
Is entered,
Regarding the second pixel Px _{(p, q) -2} constituting the (p, q) -th pixel group PG _{(p, q)} ,
The first subpixel / input signal whose signal value is x _{1- (p, q) -2} ,
A second subpixel / input signal whose signal value is x _{2− (p, q) −2} , and
A third subpixel / input signal whose signal value is x _{3-(p, q) -2} ,
Is entered.

In the fourth embodiment, the signal processing unit 20 includes:
Regarding the first pixel Px _{(p, q) -1} constituting the (p, q) -th pixel group PG _{(p, q)} ,
A first subpixel output signal for determining a display gradation of the first subpixel R, the signal value being X _{1− (p, q) −1} ;
A signal value is X _{2− (p, q) −1} , a second subpixel / output signal for determining a display gradation of the second subpixel G, and
A third subpixel output signal for determining a display gradation of the third subpixel B, the signal value of which is X _{3− (p, q) −1} ;
Output
Regarding the second pixel Px _{(p, q) -2} constituting the (p, q) -th pixel group PG _{(p, q)} ,
A signal value is X _{1− (p, q) −2} , and a first subpixel / output signal for determining a display gradation of the first subpixel R;
The signal value is X _{2− (p, q) −2} , the second subpixel / output signal for determining the display gradation of the second subpixel G, and
A third subpixel / output signal for determining the display gradation of the third subpixel B, the signal value of which is X _{3− (p, q) −2} ;
Is output, and
With respect to the fourth subpixel W constituting the (p, q) -th pixel group PG _{(p, q)} , the signal value is X _{4- (p, q)} and the display gradation of the fourth subpixel W is The fourth sub-pixel output signal to determine,
Is output.

And in Example 4, in the signal processor 20,
For the first pixel Px _{(p, q) -1} ,
The first subpixel / output signal (signal value X _{1- (p, q) -1} ), at least the first subpixel / input signal (signal value x _{1- (p, q) -1} ) and the expansion coefficient α _0. Obtained based on the above and output to the first sub-pixel R,
The second subpixel / output signal (signal value X _{2− (p, q) −1} ), at least the second subpixel / input signal (signal value x _{2− (p, q) −1} ), and the expansion coefficient α _0. Is calculated based on the above and output to the second sub-pixel G,
The third sub-pixel / output signal (signal value X _{3− (p, q) −1} ), at least the third sub-pixel / input signal (signal value x _{3− (p, q) −1} ) and the expansion coefficient α _0. And output to the third sub-pixel B,
For the second pixel Px _{(p, q) -2} ,
The first subpixel / output signal (signal value X _{1- (p, q) -2} ), at least the first subpixel / input signal (signal value x _{1- (p, q) -2} ), and the expansion coefficient α _0. Obtained based on the above and output to the first sub-pixel R,
The second sub-pixel / output signal (signal value X _{2− (p, q) −2} ), at least the second sub-pixel / input signal (signal value x _{2− (p, q) −2} ), and the expansion coefficient α ₀ Is calculated based on the above and output to the second sub-pixel G,
The third sub-pixel / output signal (signal value X _{3- (p, q) -2} ), at least the third sub-pixel / input signal (signal value x _{3- (p, q) -2} ), and the expansion coefficient α ₀ And output to the third sub-pixel B.

Further, with respect to the fourth sub-pixel W, the fourth sub-pixel output signal (signal value X _{4- (p, q)} ) is transmitted to the first pixel Px _{(p, q) −1} . Input signal (signal value x _{1− (p, q) −1} ), second subpixel / input signal (signal value x _{2− (p, q) −1} ) and third subpixel / input signal (signal value x _{3- (p, q) -1} ), the fourth sub-pixel and control first signal (signal value SG1- _{(p, q)} ), and the second pixel Px _{(p, q) -2} First sub-pixel input signal (signal value x _{1- (p, q) -2} ), second sub-pixel input signal (signal value x _{2- (p, q) -2} ) and third sub-pixel The fourth sub-pixel is obtained based on the fourth sub-pixel obtained from the input signal (signal value x _{3- (p, q) -2} ) and the control second signal (signal value SG _{2- (p, q)} ). Output to W.

In the fourth embodiment, specifically, the fourth subpixel / control first signal value SG _{1- (p, q)} is determined based on Min _{(p, q) −1} and the expansion coefficient α _0. The fourth sub-pixel / control second signal value SG _{2- (p, q)} is determined based on Min _{(p, q) −2} and the expansion coefficient α ₀ . More specifically, the fourth sub-pixel / control first signal value SG _{1- (p, q)} and the fourth sub-pixel / control second signal value SG _{2- (p, q)} are expressed by the formula (2-1 _). -1) and Formula (2-1-2), Formula (41-1) and Formula (41-2) are used.

SG _{1− (p, q)} = Min _{(p, q) −1} · α ₀ (41-1)
SG _{2- (p, q)} = Min _{(p, q) -2} · α ₀ (41-2)

Further, regarding the first pixel Px _{(p, q) -1} ,
The first subpixel / output signal is obtained based on at least the first subpixel / input signal and the expansion coefficient α ₀ , and the first subpixel / output signal value X _{1- (p, q) −1} is Pixel / input signal value x _{1- (p, q) −1} , expansion coefficient α ₀ , fourth subpixel / control first signal value SG _{1- (p, q)} and constant χ,
[X _{1- (p, q) -1} , α ₀ , SG _{1- (p, q)} , χ]
Based on
The second subpixel / output signal is obtained based on at least the second subpixel / input signal and the expansion coefficient α ₀ , and the second subpixel / output signal value X _{2− (p, q) −1} is Pixel / input signal value x _{2− (p, q) −1} , expansion coefficient α ₀ , fourth subpixel / control first signal value SG _{1− (p, q)} and constant χ,
_{[X 2- (p, q)} -1, α 0, SG 1- (p, q), χ]
Based on
The third subpixel / output signal is obtained based on at least the third subpixel / input signal and the expansion coefficient α ₀ , and the third subpixel / output signal value X _{3− (p, q) −1} is Pixel / input signal value x _{3− (p, q) −1} , expansion coefficient α ₀ , fourth subpixel / control first signal value SG _{1− (p, q)} and constant χ,
_{[X 3- (p, q)} -1, α 0, SG 1- (p, q), χ]
Based on
For the second pixel Px _{(p, q) -2} ,
The first subpixel / output signal is obtained based on at least the first subpixel / input signal and the expansion coefficient α ₀ , and the first subpixel / output signal value X _{1- (p, q) −2} is Pixel / input signal value x _{1- (p, q) -2} , expansion coefficient α ₀ , fourth sub-pixel / control second signal value SG _{2- (p, q)} and constant χ,
_{[X 1- (p, q)} -2, α 0, SG 2- (p, q), χ]
Based on
The second subpixel / output signal is obtained based on at least the second subpixel / input signal and the expansion coefficient α ₀ , and the second subpixel / output signal value X _{2− (p, q) −2} is Pixel / input signal value x _{2− (p, q) −2} , expansion coefficient α ₀ , fourth subpixel / control second signal value SG _{2− (p, q)} and constant χ,
_{[X 2- (p, q)} -2, α 0, SG 2- (p, q), χ]
Based on
The third subpixel / output signal is obtained based on at least the third subpixel / input signal and the expansion coefficient α ₀ , and the third subpixel / output signal value X _{3- (p, q) -2} is Pixel / input signal value x _{3- (p, q) -2} , expansion coefficient α ₀ , fourth sub-pixel / control second signal value SG _{2- (p, q)} and constant χ,
_{[X 3- (p, q)} -2, α 0, SG 2- (p, q), χ]
Based on

In the signal processing unit 20, the output signal values X _{1- (p, q) -1} , X _{2- (p, q) -1} , X _{3- (p, q) -1} , X _{1- (p, q) -2} , X _{2- (p, q) -2} , X _{3- (p, q) -2} can be obtained based on the expansion coefficient α ₀ and the constant χ, as described above. More specifically, It can be obtained from the following equation.
X _{1- (p, q) -1} = α ₀ · x _{1- (p, q) -1} −χ · SG _{1- (p, q)} (2-A)
_{X 2- (p, q) -1} = α 0 · x 2- (p, q) -1 -χ · SG 1- (p, q) (2-B)
_{X 3- (p, q) -1} = α 0 · x 3- (p, q) -1 -χ · SG 1- (p, q) (2-C)
_{X 1- (p, q) -2} = α 0 · x 1- (p, q) -2 -χ · SG 2- (p, q) (2-D)
_{X 2- (p, q) -2} = α 0 · x 2- (p, q) -2 -χ · SG 2- (p, q) (2-E)
X _{3- (p, q) -2} = α ₀ · x _{3- (p, q) -2} −χ · SG _{2- (p, q)} (2-F)

Further, the signal value X _{4- (p, q)} is converted into the following arithmetic average expression (42-1) and expression (42-2) based on the expression (2-11):
X _{4− (p, q)} = (SG _{1− (p, q)} + SG _{2− (p, q)} ) / (2χ) (42-1)
= (Min _{(p, q) -1} · α ₀ + Min _{(p, q) -2} · α ₀ ) / (2χ) (42-2)
Ask for. In addition, although it divided | segmented by (chi) in the right side of Formula (42-1) and Formula (42-2), it is not limited to this.

Here, the expansion coefficient α ₀ is determined for each image display frame. Further, the luminance of the planar light source device 50 is decreased based on the expansion coefficient α ₀ . Specifically, the luminance of the planar light source device 50 may be (1 / α ₀ ) times.

In the fourth embodiment as well, as described in the first embodiment, the maximum value V _{max of the} brightness with the saturation S in the HSV color space expanded by adding the fourth color (white) as a variable. S) is stored in the signal processing unit 20. That is, by adding the fourth color (white), the dynamic range of brightness in the HSV color space is expanded.

Hereinafter, output signal values X _{1− (p, q) −1} , X _{2− (p, q) −1} , X _{3− (p, q)} in the (p, q) -th pixel group PG _{(p, q) . q) -1} , _{X1- (p, q) -2} , _{X2- (p, q) -2} , _{X3- (p, q) -2} , _{X4- (p, q)} Decompression processing) will be described. In the following processing, the luminance of the first primary color displayed by (first subpixel R + fourth subpixel W) in the entire first pixel and second pixel, that is, in each pixel group, ( This is performed so as to maintain the ratio of the luminance of the second primary color displayed by (second subpixel G + fourth subpixel W) and the luminance of the third primary color displayed by (third subpixel B + fourth subpixel W). . In addition, the color tone is maintained (maintained). Further, the gradation-luminance characteristics (gamma characteristics, γ characteristics) are maintained (maintained).

[Step-400]
First, the signal processing unit 20 obtains the saturation S and the lightness V (S) in the plurality of pixel groups PG _{(p, q)} based on the subpixel / input signal values in the plurality of pixels. Specifically, the (p, q) th pixel group PG _{(p, q)} first subpixel input signal value x to _{1- (p, q) -1,} x 1- (p, q) _-2 , second subpixel / input signal value _{x2- (p, q) -1} , _{x2- (p, q) -2} , third subpixel / input signal value _{x3- (p, q)- 1} , x _{3-(p, q) -2} , from equations (43-1) to (43-4), S _{(p, q) -1} , S _{(p, q) -2} , V ( S) _{(p, q) -1} and V (S) _{(p, q) -2} are obtained. This process is performed for all pixel groups PG _{(p, q)} .

S _{(p, q) -1} = (Max _{(p, q) -1} -Min _{(p, q) -1} ) / Max _{(p, q) -1} (43-1)
V (S) _{(p, q) -1} = Max _{(p, q) -1} (43-2)
S _{(p, q) -2} = (Max _{(p, q) -2} -Min _{(p, q) -2} ) / Max _{(p, q) -2} (43-3)
V (S) _{(p, q) -2} = Max _{(p, q) -2} (43-4)

[Step-410]
Next, in the signal processing unit 20, from the value of V _max (S) / V (S) obtained in the plurality of pixel groups PG _{(p, q)} , in the same manner as in the first embodiment, from the predetermined value β ₀ The expansion coefficient α ₀ is determined. Alternatively, the expansion coefficient is based on the definition of Expression (15-2), or Expression (16-1) to Expression (16-5), or Expression (17-1) to Expression (17-6). α ₀ is determined.

[Step-420]
Thereafter, in the signal processing unit 20, the signal value X _{4- (p, q)} in the (p, q) -th pixel group PG _{(p, q)} is at least input signal value x _{1- (p, q). -1} , _{x2- (p, q) -1} , _{x3- (p, q) -1} , _{x1- (p, q) -2} , _{x2- (p, q) -2} , _{x3- Obtained} based on _{(p, q) -2} . Specifically, in the fourth embodiment, the signal value X _{4- (p, q)} includes Min _{(p, q) −1} , Min _{(p, q) −2} , an expansion coefficient α _0, and a constant χ To be determined. More specifically, in Example 4,
X _{4- (p, q)} = (Min _{(p, q) -1} · α ₀ + Min _{(p, q) -2} · α ₀ ) / (2χ) (42-2)
Based on X _{4- (p, q)} is obtained for all P × Q pixel groups PG _{(p, q)} .

[Step-430]
Next, in the signal processing unit 20, the signal value X _{1- (p, q) −1} in the (p, q) -th pixel group PG _{(p, q)} is converted into the signal value x _{1- (p, q) −. 1,} the extension coefficient alpha ₀ and the fourth sub-pixel control first signal SG _{1- (p, q)} determined on the basis of the signal value X _{2- (p, q) -1,} signal value x _{2- (p, q) −1} , the expansion coefficient α ₀ and the fourth subpixel / control first signal SG _{1− (p, q)} , and the signal value X _{3− (p, q) −1} is obtained as the signal value x _{3− It is determined based on (p, q) −1} , the expansion coefficient α ₀ and the fourth subpixel / control first signal SG _{1-(p, q)} . Similarly, the signal value X _{1- (p, q) -2} is converted into the signal value x _{1- (p, q) -2} , the expansion coefficient α ₀ and the fourth subpixel / control second signal SG _{2- (p, q q)} , the signal value X _{2- (p, q) -2} is obtained, the signal value x _{2- (p, q) -2} , the expansion coefficient α ₀ and the fourth subpixel / control second signal SG _{2- The} signal value X _{3- (p, q) -2} is obtained based on _{(p, q)} , the signal value x _{3- (p, q) -2} , the expansion coefficient α ₀ and the fourth sub-pixel / control second signal. Calculated based on SG _{2- (p, q)} . [Step-420] and [Step-430] may be executed simultaneously, or [Step-420] may be executed after execution of [Step-430].

Specifically, the output signal values X _{1- (p, q) −1} , X _{2- (p, q) −1} , X ₃₋ in the (p, q) -th pixel group PG _{(p, q)} . _{(p, q) -1} , _{X1- (p, q) -2} , _{X2- (p, q) -2} , _{X3- (p, q) -2} Calculate based on (2-F).

Here, as shown in the equations (41-1), (41-2), and (42-2), the important point is that Min _{(p, q) -1} and Min _{(p, q) -2.} The value of is extended by α ₀ . In this way, the values of Min _{(p, q) -1} and Min _{(p, q) -2} are expanded by α ₀ , so that the luminance of the white display subpixel (fourth subpixel W) is increased. Instead, as shown in Formula (2-A) to Formula (2-F), the red display subpixel, the green display subpixel, and the blue display subpixel (first subpixel R, second subpixel G, and third subpixel). The brightness of pixel B) also increases. Therefore, it is possible to reliably avoid the occurrence of problems such as color dullness. That is, compared with the case where the values of Min _{(p, q) -1} and Min _{(p, q) -2} are not expanded, the values of Min _{(p, q) -1} and Min _{(p, q) -2} When the value is expanded by α ₀ , the luminance of the entire image becomes α ₀ times. Therefore, for example, an image such as a still image can be displayed with high luminance, which is optimal.

A decompression process in the image display device driving method and the image display device assembly driving method according to the fourth embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. Here, FIG. 18 is a diagram schematically showing an input signal value and an output signal value. In FIG. 18, the input signal value of the set of the first subpixel R, the second subpixel G, and the third subpixel B is shown in [1]. [2] shows a state in which expansion processing is performed (operation for obtaining the product of the input signal value and the expansion coefficient α ₀ ). Further, the state after the decompression process (output signal values X _{1- (p, q) −1} , X _{2− (p, q) −1} , X _{3− (p, q) −1} , X _{4 The} state _{in which-(p, q)} is obtained is shown in [3]. In the example shown in FIG. 18, the maximum luminance that can be realized is obtained in the second subpixel G.

In the driving method of the image display device or the image display device assembly according to the fourth embodiment, the signal processing unit 20 applies the _first pixel Px _{1 and} the second pixel Px ₂ to each pixel group PG. First subpixel / input signal, second subpixel / input signal and fourth subpixel / control first signal value SG _{1- (p, q)} obtained from third subpixel / input signal and fourth subpixel Based on the control second signal value SG _{2− (p, q)} , the fourth subpixel / output signal is obtained and output. That is, since the fourth subpixel / output signal is obtained based on the input signals to the adjacent first pixel Px _{1 and} second pixel Px ₂ , the output signal to the fourth subpixel W is optimized. It has been. In addition, since one fourth sub-pixel W is arranged for the pixel group PG constituted by at least the first pixel Px ₁ and the second pixel Px ₂ , the area of the opening region in the sub-pixel is reduced. Can be suppressed. As a result, it is possible to surely increase the luminance and improve the display quality.

For example, assuming that the length of a pixel along the first direction is L ₁ , the technique disclosed in Japanese Patent No. 3167026 and Japanese Patent No. 3805150 divides one pixel into four subpixels. Since it is necessary, the length of one sub-pixel along the first direction is (L ₁ /4=0.25L ₁ ). On the other hand, in Example 4, the length of one subpixel along the first direction is (2L ₁ /7=0.286L ₁ ). Therefore, the length of one subpixel along the first direction is increased by 14% compared to the techniques disclosed in Japanese Patent Nos. 3167026 and 3805150.

In the fourth embodiment, the signal values X _{1- (p, q) -1} , X _{2- (p, q) -1} , X _{3- (p, q) -1} , X _{1- (p , q) -2} , X _{2- (p, q) -2} , X _{3- (p, q) -2}
[X _{1- (p, q) -1} , x _{1- (p, q) -2} , α ₀ , SG _{1- (p, q)} , χ]
_{[X 2- (p, q)} -1, x 2- (p, q) -2, α 0, SG 1- (p, q), χ]
_{[X 3- (p, q)} -1, x 3- (p, q) -2, α 0, SG 1- (p, q), χ]
[X _{1- (p, q) -1} , x _{1- (p, q) -2} , α ₀ , SG _{2- (p, q)} , χ]
_{[X 2- (p, q)} -1, x 2- (p, q) -2, α 0, SG 2- (p, q), χ]
_{[X 3- (p, q)} -1, x 3- (p, q) -2, α 0, SG 2- (p, q), χ]
It can also be determined based on

The fifth embodiment is a modification of the fourth embodiment. In the fifth embodiment, the arrangement state of the first pixel, the second pixel, and the fourth sub-pixel W is changed. That is, in the fifth embodiment, as schematically shown in FIG. 15, when the first direction is the row direction and the second direction is the column direction, the q′-th column ( However, the first pixel Px ₁ in 1 ≦ q ′ ≦ Q−1) and the second pixel Px ₂ in the (q ′ + 1) th column are adjacent to each other, and the _first pixel Px ₁ in the q′th column is adjacent. The four sub-pixels W and the fourth sub-pixel W in the (q ′ + 1) -th column may not be adjacent to each other.

  Except for this point, the image display panel of Example 5, the driving method of the image display device, and the image display device assembly and the driving method thereof are the same as the image display panel of Example 4, the driving method of the image display device, and Since it can be the same as that of the image display apparatus assembly and its driving method, detailed description is omitted.

The sixth embodiment is also a modification of the fourth embodiment. Even in the sixth embodiment, the arrangement state of the first pixel, the second pixel, and the fourth sub-pixel W is changed. That is, in the sixth embodiment, as schematically illustrated in FIG. 16, when the first direction is the row direction and the second direction is the column direction, the q′th column ( However, the first pixel Px ₁ in 1 ≦ q ′ ≦ Q−1) and the first pixel Px ₁ in the (q ′ + 1) -th column are adjacent to each other, and the first pixel Px _{1 in the} q′-th column is adjacent. The four subpixels W and the fourth subpixel W in the (q ′ + 1) th column are adjacent to each other. In the example shown in FIGS. 14 and 16, the first subpixel R, the second subpixel G, the third subpixel B, and the fourth subpixel W are arranged in an arrangement similar to the stripe arrangement. Yes.

  Except for this point, the image display panel of Example 6, the driving method of the image display device, and the image display device assembly and the driving method thereof are the same as the image display panel of Example 4, the driving method of the image display device, and Since it can be the same as that of the image display apparatus assembly and its driving method, detailed description is omitted.

  Example 7 is a method for driving an image display device according to the third aspect, the eighth aspect, the thirteenth aspect, the eighteenth aspect, and the twenty-third aspect of the present invention, and the third aspect, eighth. The thirteenth aspect, the eighteenth aspect, and the twenty-third aspect of the image display apparatus assembly drive method according to the present invention. The arrangement of each pixel and pixel group in the image display panel of Example 7 is schematically shown in FIGS.

In the seventh embodiment, the pixel group PG includes an image display panel in which a total of P pixels in the first direction and Q pixels in the second direction, P × Q, are arranged in a two-dimensional matrix. ing. Each pixel group PG is composed of a first pixel and a second pixel along the first direction. In addition, the first pixel Px ₁ includes a first subpixel R that displays a first primary color (for example, red), a second subpixel G that displays a second primary color (for example, green), and a third primary color ( For example, the second pixel Px ₂ includes a first sub-pixel R that displays a first primary color (for example, red) and a second primary color (for example, green). The second sub-pixel G and the fourth sub-pixel W displaying a fourth color (for example, white). More specifically, the first pixel Px ₁ includes, along the first direction, a first sub-pixel R that displays the first primary color, a second sub-pixel G that displays the second primary color, and a third The third sub-pixels B for displaying the primary colors are sequentially arranged, and the second pixel Px ₂ displays the first sub-pixel R for displaying the first primary color and the second primary color along the first direction. The second subpixel G and the fourth subpixel W that displays the fourth color are sequentially arranged. The third sub-pixel B constituting the first pixel Px ₁ and the first sub-pixel R constituting the second pixel Px ₂ are adjacent to each other. Further, the fourth sub-pixel W constituting the second pixel Px ₂ and the first sub-pixel R constituting the first pixel Px ₁ in the pixel group adjacent to the pixel group are adjacent to each other. Note that the shape of the subpixel is a rectangle, and the subpixel is arranged so that the long side of the rectangle is parallel to the second direction and the short side is parallel to the first direction.

In the seventh embodiment, the third subpixel B is a subpixel that displays blue. This is because the blue visibility is about 1/6 compared with the green visibility, and even if the number of sub-pixels displaying blue is halved in the pixel group, no major problem occurs. Example 8 and Example 10 to be described later
The same applies to.

  The image display device and the image display device assembly in the seventh embodiment can be the same as any one of the image display device and the image display device assembly described in the first to third embodiments. That is, the image display apparatus 10 according to the seventh embodiment also includes, for example, an image display panel and a signal processing unit 20. The image display device assembly according to the seventh embodiment includes the image display device 10 and a planar light source device 50 that illuminates the image display device (specifically, an image display panel) from the back. The signal processing unit 20 and the planar light source device 50 in the seventh embodiment can be the same as the signal processing unit 20 and the planar light source device 50 described in the first embodiment. The same applies to various embodiments described later.

In the seventh embodiment, the signal processing unit 20 includes
For the first pixel Px _{(p, q) -1} ,
The first subpixel / input signal whose signal value is x _{1− (p, q) −1} ,
A second subpixel / input signal whose signal value is x _{2− (p, q) −1} , and
A third subpixel / input signal having a signal value x _{3− (p, q) −1} ,
Is entered,
For the second pixel Px _{(p, q) -2} ,
The first subpixel / input signal whose signal value is x _{1- (p, q) -2} ,
A second subpixel / input signal whose signal value is x _{2− (p, q) −2} , and
A third subpixel / input signal whose signal value is x _{3-(p, q) -2} ,
Is entered.

The signal processing unit 20
For the first pixel Px _{(p, q) -1} ,
A first subpixel output signal for determining a display gradation of the first subpixel R, the signal value being X _{1− (p, q) −1} ;
A signal value is X _{2− (p, q) −1} , a second subpixel / output signal for determining a display gradation of the second subpixel G, and
A third subpixel output signal for determining a display gradation of the third subpixel B, the signal value of which is X _{3− (p, q) −1} ;
Output
For the second pixel Px _{(p, q) -2} ,
A signal value is X _{1− (p, q) −2} , and a first subpixel / output signal for determining a display gradation of the first subpixel R;
The signal value is X _{2− (p, q) −2} , the second subpixel / output signal for determining the display gradation of the second subpixel G, and
For the fourth subpixel W, the signal value is X _{4− (p, q) −2} , and a fourth subpixel / output signal for determining the display gradation of the fourth subpixel W is output.

Further, in the signal processing unit 20, the (p, q) -th when counted along the first direction [where p = 1, 2,... P, q = 1, 2,. , Q] to the third sub-pixel output signal (signal value _{X3- (p, q) -1} ) to the first pixel at least to the (p, q) -th first pixel. Third subpixel / input signal (signal value _{x3- (p, q) -1} ) and third subpixel / input signal (signal value x _{) to} the (p, q) th second pixel. _{3- (p, q) -2} ) and output to the third sub-pixel B of the (p, q) -th first pixel. In addition, the fourth sub-pixel output signal (signal value X _{4- (p, q) -2} ) to the (p, q) -th second pixel is used as the (p, q) -th second pixel. First sub-pixel input signal (signal value x _{1- (p, q) -2} ), second sub-pixel input signal (signal value x _{2- (p, q) -2} ) and third sub-pixel Fourth sub-pixel / control second signal (signal value SG _{2- (p, q)} ) obtained from the pixel / input signal (signal value x _{3- (p, q) -2} ), and the first direction Along the first subpixel / input signal, the second subpixel / input signal, and the third subpixel / input signal to the adjacent pixel adjacent to the (p, q) -th second pixel. It is obtained on the basis of the 4 sub-pixel / control first signal (signal value SG _{1-(p, q)} ), and is output to the fourth sub-pixel W of the (p, q) -th second pixel.

Here, the adjacent pixel is adjacent to the (p, q) -th second pixel along the first direction. In the seventh embodiment, specifically, the adjacent pixel is the first pixel. This is the (p, q) th first pixel. Accordingly, the fourth subpixel / control first signal (signal value SG _{1- (p, q)} ) is the first subpixel / input signal (signal value x _{1- (p, q) -1} ), second subpixel / control signal. It is obtained based on the pixel / input signal (signal value x _{2− (p, q) −1} ) and the third subpixel / input signal (signal value x _{3− (p, q) −1} ).

Note that regarding the arrangement of the first pixel and the second pixel, the pixel group PG is arranged in a two-dimensional matrix form with a total of P × Q pixels P in the first direction and Q pixels in the second direction. As shown in FIG. 19, a configuration in which the first pixel Px ₁ and the second pixel Px ₂ are arranged adjacent to each other in the second direction may be adopted, or as shown in FIG. As described above, the first pixel Px ₁ and the first pixel Px ₁ are disposed adjacent to each other in the second direction, and the second pixel Px ₂ and the second pixel Px ₂ are in the second direction. You may employ | adopt the structure arrange | positioned adjacently along.

In the seventh embodiment, specifically, the fourth subpixel / control first signal SG _{1- (p, q)} is determined based on Min _{(p, q) −1} and the expansion coefficient α ₀ . the fourth sub-pixel control second signal SG _{2- (p, q)} is, Min (p, _q) based on the _-2 and extension coefficient alpha ₀ is determined. More specifically, the fourth sub-pixel / control first signal SG _{1- (p, q)} and the fourth sub-pixel / control second signal SG _{2- (p, q) are the same} as in the fourth embodiment. Formula (41-1) and Formula (41-2) are used.

SG _{1− (p, q)} = Min _{(p, q) −1} · α ₀ (41-1)
SG _{2- (p, q)} = Min _{(p, q) -2} · α ₀ (41-2)

Further, regarding the second pixel Px _{(p, q) -2} ,
The first subpixel / output signal is obtained based on at least the first subpixel / input signal and the expansion coefficient α ₀ , and the first subpixel / output signal value X _{1- (p, q) −2} is Pixel / input signal value x _{1- (p, q) -2} , expansion coefficient α ₀ , fourth sub-pixel / control second signal value SG _{2- (p, q)} and constant χ,
_{[X 1- (p, q)} -2, α 0, SG 2- (p, q), χ]
Based on
The second subpixel / output signal is obtained based on at least the second subpixel / input signal and the expansion coefficient α ₀ , and the second subpixel / output signal value X _{2− (p, q) −2} is Pixel / input signal value x _{2− (p, q) −2} , expansion coefficient α ₀ , fourth subpixel / control second signal value SG _{2− (p, q)} and constant χ,
_{[X 2- (p, q)} -2, α 0, SG 2- (p, q), χ]
Based on Furthermore, regarding the first pixel Px _{(p, q) -1} ,
The first subpixel / output signal is obtained based on at least the first subpixel / input signal and the expansion coefficient α ₀ , and the first subpixel / output signal value X _{1- (p, q) −1} is Pixel / input signal value x _{1- (p, q) −1} , expansion coefficient α ₀ , fourth subpixel / control first signal value SG _{1- (p, q)} and constant χ,
[X _{1- (p, q) -1} , α ₀ , SG _{1- (p, q)} , χ]
Based on
The second subpixel / output signal is obtained based on at least the second subpixel / input signal and the expansion coefficient α ₀ , and the second subpixel / output signal value X _{2− (p, q) −1} is Pixel / input signal value x _{2− (p, q) −1} , expansion coefficient α ₀ , fourth subpixel / control first signal value SG _{1− (p, q)} and constant χ,
_{[X 2- (p, q)} -1, α 0, SG 1- (p, q), χ]
Based on
The third subpixel / output signal is obtained based on at least the third subpixel / input signal and the expansion coefficient α ₀ , and the third subpixel / output signal value X _{3− (p, q) −1} is pixel input signal value _{x 3- (p, q) -1} , x 3- (p, q) -2, expansion coefficient alpha _0, the fourth sub-pixel control first signal value SG _{1- (p, q)} , The fourth sub-pixel control second signal value SG _{2- (p, q)} and the constant χ, that is,
_{[X 3- (p, q)} -1, x 3- (p, q) -2, α 0, SG 1- (p, q), SG 2- (p, q) X 4- (p, q _{) -2} , χ]
Based on

Specifically, in the signal processing unit 20, output signal values X _{1- (p, q) -2} , X _{2- (p, q) -2} , X _{1- (p, q) -1} , X _{2- (p, q) −1} and X _{3- (p, q) −1} can be obtained based on the expansion coefficient α ₀ and the constant χ. More specifically, the expressions (3-A) to (3) -D), Formula (3-a ′), Formula (3-d), and Formula (3-e).

_{X 1- (p, q) -2} = α 0 · x 1- (p, q) -2 -χ · SG 2- (p, q) (3-A)
_{X 2- (p, q) -2} = α 0 · x 2- (p, q) -2 -χ · SG 2- (p, q) (3-B)
X _{1− (p, q) −1} = α ₀ · x _{1− (p, q) −1} −χ · SG _{1− (p, q)} (3-C)
_{X 2- (p, q) -1} = α 0 · x 2- (p, q) -1 -χ · SG 1- (p, q) (3-D)
_{X3- (p, q) -1} = ( _{X'3- (p, q) -1} + _{X'3- (p, q) -2} ) / 2 (3-a ')
However,
_{X '3- (p, q)} -1 = α 0 · x 3- (p, q) -1 -χ · SG 1- (p, q) (3-d)
_{X '3- (p, q)} -2 = α 0 · x 3- (p, q) -2 -χ · SG 2- (p, q) (3-e)

Further, the signal value X _{4− (p, q) −2} is obtained by calculating an arithmetic mean equation, that is, an equation (71) similar to the equation (42-1) and the equation (42-2) as in the fourth embodiment. -1) and the formula (71-2).

_{X4- (p, q) -2} = (SG1- _{(p, q)} + SG2- _{(p, q)} ) / (2 [chi]) (71-1)
= (Min _{(p, q) -1} · α ₀ + Min _{(p, q) -2} · α ₀ ) / (2χ) (71-2)

Here, the expansion coefficient α ₀ is determined for each image display frame.

Even in the seventh embodiment, the maximum value V _max (S _x ) of brightness with the saturation S _x in the HSV color space expanded by adding the fourth color (white) as a variable is the signal processing unit 20. Is remembered. That is, by adding the fourth color (white), the dynamic range of brightness in the HSV color space is expanded.

Hereinafter, output signal values X _{1- (p, q) -2} , X _{2- (p, q) -2} , X _{4- (p, q)} in the (p, q) -th pixel group PG _{(p, q) A} method for obtaining (extension processing) of _{q) -2} , X _{1- (p, q) -1} , X _{2- (p, q) -1} , and X _{3- (p, q) -1} will be described. The following processing is performed so as to keep the luminance ratio as much as possible in the entire first pixel and second pixel, that is, in each pixel group, as in the fourth embodiment. In addition, the color tone is maintained (maintained). Further, the gradation-luminance characteristics (gamma characteristics, γ characteristics) are maintained (maintained).

[Step-700]
First, in the same manner as in [Step-400] in the fourth embodiment, the signal processing unit 20 uses the saturation S and the pixel S in the plurality of pixel groups PG _{(p, q)} based on the subpixel / input signal values in the plurality of pixels. Find the clear V (S). Specifically, the (p, q) th pixel group PG _{(p, q)} first subpixel input signal value x to _{1- (p, q) -1,} x 1- (p, q) _-2 , second subpixel / input signal value _{x2- (p, q) -1} , _{x2- (p, q) -2} , third subpixel / input signal value _{x3- (p, q)- 1} , x _{3-(p, q) -2} , from equations (43-1) to (43-4), S _{(p, q) -1} , S _{(p, q) -2} , V ( S) _{(p, q) -1} and V (S) _{(p, q) -2} are obtained. This process is performed for all pixel groups PG _{(p, q)} .

[Step-710]
Next, from the value of V _max (S) / V (S) obtained in the plurality of pixel groups PG _{(p, q)} in the signal processing unit 20, from the predetermined value β _{0 in the same} manner as in the first embodiment. The expansion coefficient α ₀ is determined. Alternatively, the expansion coefficient is based on the definition of Expression (15-2), or Expression (16-1) to Expression (16-5), or Expression (17-1) to Expression (17-6). α ₀ is determined.

[Step-720]
Then, the signal processing section 20, a pixel group PG _{(p, q)} of the fourth sub-pixel control first signal SG _1-in each _{(p, q), 2-fourth} sub-pixel control second signal SG _{( p, q)} is obtained based on the equations (41-1) and (41-2). This process is performed for all pixel groups PG _{(p, q)} . Further, the fourth subpixel / output signal value X _{4- (p, q) -2} is obtained based on the equation (71-2). Further, based on the formula (3-A) to the formula (3-D), the formula (3-a ′), the formula (3-d), and the formula (3-e), X _{1- (p, q) -2} , _{X2- (p, q) -2} , _{X1- (p, q) -1} , _{X2- (p, q) -1} and _{X3- (p, q) -1} . This operation is performed for all P × Q pixel groups PG _{(p, q)} . Then, an output signal having the output signal value thus obtained is supplied to each subpixel.

In each pixel group, the ratio of output signal values in the first pixel and the second pixel X _{1− (p, q) −1} : X _{2− (p, q) −1} : X _{3− (p, q) -1}
X _{1- (p, q) -2} : X _{2- (p, q) -2}
Is the ratio of input signal values x _{1-(p, q) -1} : x _{2-(p, q) -1} : x _{3-(p, q) -1}
x _{1- (p, q) -2} : x _{2- (p, q) -2}
Therefore, when viewing each pixel individually, there is a slight difference in the color tone of each pixel with respect to the input signal. Does not occur. The same applies to the following description.

Also in Example 7, as shown in the formula (41-1), the formula (41-2), and the formula (71-2), the important point is that Min _{(p, q) -1} and Min _{(p, q ) -2} is expanded by α ₀ . In this way, the values of Min _{(p, q) -1} and Min _{(p, q) -2} are expanded by α ₀ , so that the luminance of the white display subpixel (fourth subpixel W) is increased. Instead, the red display sub-pixel, the green display sub-pixel, and the blue display sub-pixel (first sub-pixel R, first sub-pixel R, The luminance of the second subpixel G and the third subpixel B) also increases. Therefore, it is possible to reliably avoid the occurrence of problems such as color dullness. That is, compared with the case where the values of Min _{(p, q) -1} and Min _{(p, q) -2} are not expanded, the values of Min _{(p, q) -1} and Min _{(p, q) -2} When the value is expanded by α ₀ , the luminance of the entire image becomes α ₀ times. Therefore, for example, an image such as a still image can be displayed with high luminance, which is optimal. The same applies to Example 8 and Example 10 described later.

In the image display device driving method or the image display device assembly driving method according to the seventh embodiment, the signal processing unit 20 uses the first pixel Px _{1 and} the second pixel Px _{2 in} each pixel group PG. The first subpixel / input signal, the second subpixel / input signal and the fourth subpixel / control first signal SG _{1-(p, q)} obtained from the third subpixel / input signal and the fourth subpixel Based on the pixel / control second signal SG2- _{(p, q)} , a fourth subpixel / output signal is obtained and output. That is, since the fourth subpixel / output signal is obtained based on the input signals to the adjacent first pixel Px _{1 and} second pixel Px ₂ , the output signal to the fourth subpixel W is optimized. It has been. In addition, since one third sub-pixel B and one fourth sub-pixel W are arranged for the pixel group PG constituted by at least the first pixel Px ₁ and the second pixel Px ₂ , the sub-pixel The reduction in the area of the opening region at can be further suppressed. As a result, it is possible to reliably increase the luminance. In addition, display quality can be improved.

However, a large difference between the first pixel Px _{(p, q) -1} of Min _{(p, q) -1} and the second pixel Px _{(p, q) -2} of Min _{(p, q) -2} In this case, when the expression (71-2) is used, the luminance of the fourth subpixel W may not increase to a desired level. In such a case, instead of the formula (71-2), the formula (2-12), the formula (2-13), the formula (2-14) is adopted, and the signal value X _{4- (p , q) -2} is desirable. What expression is used to obtain X _{4- (p, q) -2} can be determined by prototyping an image display device or an image display device assembly, for example, by evaluating the image by an image observer, and determining as appropriate. Good.

  Table 3 below shows the relationship between the input signal and the output signal in the pixel groups of Example 7 described above and Example 8 described below.

  The eighth embodiment is a modification of the seventh embodiment. In the seventh embodiment, the adjacent pixel is adjacent to the (p, q) -th second pixel along the first direction. On the other hand, in the eighth embodiment, the adjacent pixel is the (p + 1, q) th first pixel. The pixel arrangement in the eighth embodiment is the same as that in the seventh embodiment, and is the same as that schematically shown in FIG. 19 or FIG.

  In the example shown in FIG. 19, the first pixel and the second pixel are arranged adjacent to each other along the second direction. In this case, the first subpixel R constituting the first pixel and the first subpixel R constituting the second pixel may be disposed adjacent to each other along the second direction. It does not have to be arranged. Similarly, the second subpixel G constituting the first pixel and the second subpixel G constituting the second pixel may be disposed adjacent to each other along the second direction. It does not have to be arranged. Similarly, the third subpixel B constituting the first pixel and the fourth subpixel W constituting the second pixel may be arranged adjacent to each other along the second direction. It does not have to be arranged. On the other hand, in the example shown in FIG. 20, the first pixel and the first pixel are arranged adjacent to each other along the second direction, and the second pixel and the second pixel are adjacent to each other. Are arranged. Even in this case, the first sub-pixel R constituting the first pixel and the first sub-pixel R constituting the second pixel may be arranged adjacent to each other along the second direction. It does not have to be arranged adjacent to each other. Similarly, the second subpixel G constituting the first pixel and the second subpixel G constituting the second pixel may be disposed adjacent to each other along the second direction. It does not have to be arranged. Similarly, the third subpixel B constituting the first pixel and the fourth subpixel W constituting the second pixel may be arranged adjacent to each other along the second direction. It does not have to be arranged. The same applies to Example 7 or Example 10 described later.

In the signal processing unit 20, as in the seventh embodiment,
(1) a first first sub-pixel output signal to the pixel Px _1, calculated on the basis of the first sub-pixel input signal and the expansion coefficient alpha ₀ to at least a first pixel Px _1, the first pixel Px ₁ to the first sub-pixel R,
(2) a first second sub-pixel output signal to the pixel Px _1, calculated on the basis of the second sub-pixel input signal and the expansion coefficient alpha ₀ to at least a first pixel Px _1, the first pixel Px ₁ to the second sub-pixel G,
(3) a second first sub-pixel output signal to the pixel Px _2, calculated on the basis of the first sub-pixel input signal and the expansion coefficient alpha ₀ to at least a second pixel Px _2, the second pixel Px ₂ to the first sub-pixel R,
(4) a second second sub-pixel output signal to the pixel Px _2, calculated based on the second sub-pixel input signal and the expansion coefficient alpha ₀ to at least a second pixel Px _2, the second pixel Px output ₂ of the second sub-pixel G.

Here, in the eighth embodiment, as in the seventh embodiment, the signal processing unit 20 includes
Regarding the first pixel Px _{(p, q) −1} constituting the (p, q) -th pixel group PG _{(p, q)} (where 1 ≦ p ≦ P, 1 ≦ q ≦ Q),
The first subpixel / input signal whose signal value is x _{1− (p, q) −1} ,
A second subpixel / input signal whose signal value is x _{2− (p, q) −1} , and
A third subpixel / input signal having a signal value x _{3− (p, q) −1} ,
Is entered,
Regarding the second pixel Px _{(p, q) -2} constituting the (p, q) -th pixel group PG _{(p, q)} ,
The first subpixel / input signal whose signal value is x _{1- (p, q) -2} ,
A second subpixel / input signal whose signal value is x _{2− (p, q) −2} , and
A third subpixel / input signal whose signal value is x _{3-(p, q) -2} ,
Is entered.

As in the seventh embodiment, the signal processing unit 20 is
Regarding the first pixel Px _{(p, q) -1} constituting the (p, q) -th pixel group PG _{(p, q)} ,
A first subpixel output signal for determining a display gradation of the first subpixel R, the signal value being X _{1− (p, q) −1} ;
A signal value is X _{2− (p, q) −1} , a second subpixel / output signal for determining a display gradation of the second subpixel G, and
A third subpixel output signal for determining a display gradation of the third subpixel B, the signal value of which is X _{3− (p, q) −1} ;
Output
Regarding the second pixel Px _{(p, q) -2} constituting the (p, q) -th pixel group PG _{(p, q)} ,
A signal value is X _{1− (p, q) −2} , and a first subpixel / output signal for determining a display gradation of the first subpixel R;
The signal value is X _{2− (p, q) −2} , the second subpixel / output signal for determining the display gradation of the second subpixel G, and
A signal value is X _{4− (p, q) −2} , and a fourth subpixel / output signal for determining the display gradation of the fourth subpixel W;
Is output.

In the eighth embodiment, as in the seventh embodiment, the third subpixel / input signal value x _{3− (} at least to the (p, q) -th first pixel Px _{(p, q) −1} . _{p, q) -1} and the (p, q) -th second pixel Px _{(p, q) -2} to the third subpixel-input signal value _{x3- (p, q) -2} , the (p, q) th first pixel Px _{(p, q)} the third sub-pixel output signal value to _-1 X _{3- (p, q)} calculated _-1, output to the third subpixel B To do. On the other hand, unlike the seventh embodiment, the first subpixel / input signal value x _{1-(p, q) -2 to} the (p, q) -th second pixel Px _{(p, q) -2} 4th subpixel / control second signal value obtained from 2 subpixels / input signal value _{x2- (p, q) -2} and 3rd subpixel / input signal value _{x3- (p, q) -2} SG _{2− (p, q)} , and the first subpixel / input signal value x _{1− (p ′, p )} to the (p + 1, q) -th first pixel Px _{(p + 1, q) −1 q)} , the fourth subpixel / control first obtained from the second subpixel / input signal value _{x2- (p ', q)} and the third subpixel / input signal value _{x3- (p', q)} based on the signal value SG _{1- (p, q),} determine the (p, q) th fourth sub-pixel output signal value of the second to the pixel _{Px 2 X 4- (p, q} ) -2, Output to the fourth sub-pixel W.

In the eighth embodiment, output signal values X _{4- (p, q) -2} , X _{1- (p, q) -2} , X _{2- (p, q) -2} , X _{1- (p, q) -1} , _{X2- (p, q) -1} and _{X3- (p, q) -1} are converted into the formula (71-2), the formula (3-A), the formula (3-B), the formula (3-E), Formula (3-F), Formula (3-a ′), Formula (3-f), Formula (3-g), Formula (41′-1), Formula (41′-2) From the equation (41′-3).

_{X 1- (p, q) -2} = α 0 · x 1- (p, q) -2 -χ · SG 2- (p, q) (3-A)
_{X 2- (p, q) -2} = α 0 · x 2- (p, q) -2 -χ · SG 2- (p, q) (3-B)
_{X 1- (p, q) -1} = α 0 · x 1- (p, q) -1 -χ · SG 3- (p, q) (3-E)
_{X 2- (p, q) -1} = α 0 · x 2- (p, q) -1 -χ · SG 3- (p, q) (3-F)
_{X3- (p, q) -1} = ( _{X'3- (p, q) -1} + _{X'3- (p, q) -2} ) / 2 (3-a ')
However,
_{X '3- (p, q)} -1 = α 0 · x 3- (p, q) -1 -χ · SG 3- (p, q) (3-f)
_{X '3- (p, q)} -2 = α 0 · x 3- (p, q) -2 -χ · SG 2- (p, q) (3-g)
SG _{2- (p, q)} = Min _{(p, q) -2} · α ₀ (41′-2)
SG _{1− (p, q)} = Min _{(p ′, q)} · α ₀ (41′−1)
SG _{3- (p, q)} = Min _{(p, q) -1} · α ₀ (41′-3)

Hereinafter, output signal values X _{1- (p, q) -2} , X _{2- (p, q) -2} , X _{4- (p, q)} in the (p, q) -th pixel group PG _{(p, q) A} method for obtaining (extension processing) of _{q) -2} , X _{1- (p, q) -1} , X _{2- (p, q) -1} , and X _{3- (p, q) -1} will be described. In the following processing, gradation-luminance characteristics (gamma characteristics, γ characteristics) are maintained (maintained). In the following processing, the entire first pixel and the second pixel, that is, each pixel group, is performed so as to maintain the luminance ratio as much as possible, and the color tone is maintained (maintained) as much as possible. To be done.

[Step-800]
First, the signal processing unit 20 obtains the saturation S and the lightness V (S) in the plurality of pixel groups based on the sub-pixel / input signal values in the plurality of pixels. Specifically, the first subpixel / input signal (signal value x _{1- (p, q) -1} ), the first to the (p, q) -th first pixel Px _{(p, q) -1} 2 subpixels / input signal (signal value _{x2- (p, q) -1} ), 3rd subpixel / input signal (signal value _{x3- (p, q) -1} ), and second pixel Px _{(p, q)} first sub-pixel input signal to the ₂ (signal value _{x 1- (p, q) -2} ), the second sub-pixel input signal (signal value x _{2- (p, q) - 2} ), based on the third subpixel / input signal (signal value x _{3-(p, q) -2} ), the equations (43-1), (43-2), (43-3), ( 43-4), S _{(p, q) -1} , S _{(p, q) -2} , V (S) _{(p, q) -1} , and V (S) _{(p, q) -2} are obtained. This process is performed for all pixel groups.

[Step-810]
Next, the signal processing unit 20 determines the expansion coefficient α ₀ from the predetermined value β ₀ from the value of V _max (S) / V (S) obtained in the plurality of pixel groups in the same manner as in the first embodiment. To do. Alternatively, the expansion coefficient is based on the definition of Expression (15-2), or Expression (16-1) to Expression (16-5), or Expression (17-1) to Expression (17-6). α ₀ is determined.

[Step-820]
Thereafter, in the signal processing unit 20, the fourth subpixel / output signal value X _{4- (p, q) -2} for the (p, q) -th pixel group PG _{(p, q)} is expressed by the equation (71-1 _). ) [Step-810] and [Step-820] may be performed simultaneously.

[Step-830]
Next, in the signal processing unit 20, output signal values X _{1- (p, q) -2} , X _{2- (p, q) -2} , X _{1- ( ) for} the (p, q) -th pixel group. _{p, q) -1} , _{X2- (p, q) -1} and _{X3- (p, q) -1} are _converted into formulas (3-A), (3-B), and (3-E). , Formula (3-F), Formula (3-a ′), Formula (3-f), Formula (3-g), Formula (41′-1), Formula (41′-2), Formula (41 ′) -3). [Step-820] and [Step-830] may be executed simultaneously, or [Step-820] may be executed after [Step-830] is executed.

When the relationship between the fourth sub-pixel / control first signal value SG _{1- (p, q)} and the fourth sub-pixel / control second signal value SG _{2- (p, q)} satisfies a certain condition, For example, a configuration may be adopted in which the seventh embodiment is executed and the eighth embodiment is executed, for example, when the vehicle deviates from this certain condition. For example,
X _{4- (p, q) -2} = (SG _{1- (p, q)} + SG _{2- (p, q)} ) / (2χ)
When the processing based on the above is performed, if the value of | SG _{1− (p, q)} −SG _{2− (p, q)} | is equal to or greater than (or less than) a predetermined value ΔX ₁ , the seventh embodiment If this is not the case, Example 8 may be executed. Alternatively, for example, when the value of | SG _{1− (p, q)} −SG _{2− (p, q)} | is equal to or greater than (or less than) a predetermined value ΔX ₁ , X _{4− (p , q) -2,} a value based only on SG _{1- (p, q)} is adopted, or a value based only on SG _{2- (p, q)} is adopted. Example 8 can be applied. Alternatively, when the value of (SG _{1− (p, q)} −SG _{2− (p, q)} ) is equal to or greater than a predetermined value ΔX ₂ , (SG _{1− (p, q)} −SG _{2− (} Example 7 (or Example 8) is executed in each case where the value of _{p, q)} ) is equal to or smaller than the predetermined value ΔX _3, and Example 8 (or Example 7) is otherwise executed. May be performed.

In the seventh embodiment or the eighth embodiment, when the arrangement order of the sub-pixels constituting the first pixel and the second pixel is expressed as [(first pixel) (second pixel)]. ,
[(First subpixel R, second subpixel G, third subpixel B) (first subpixel R, second subpixel G, fourth subpixel W)]
Or in the order of [(second pixel), (first pixel)],
[(Fourth subpixel W, second subpixel G, first subpixel R) (third subpixel B, second subpixel G, first subpixel R)]
However, it is not limited to such an order of arrangement. For example, as the arrangement order of [(first pixel) (second pixel)],
[(First subpixel R, third subpixel B, second subpixel G) (first subpixel R, fourth subpixel W, second subpixel G)]
It can be.

  Such a state in the eighth embodiment is shown in the upper part of FIG. 21. This arrangement order changes the way of viewing, so that the (p, q) th pixel is shown in the lower part of FIG. Three subpixels of a first subpixel R in the first pixel of the group and a second subpixel G and a fourth subpixel W in the second pixel of the (p−1, q) th pixel group, This is equivalent to what is virtually regarded as the (first sub-pixel R, second sub-pixel G, fourth sub-pixel W) of the second pixel of the (p, q) -th pixel group. Further, the three subpixels of the first subpixel R in the second pixel of the (p, q) th pixel group and the second subpixel G and the third subpixel B in the first pixel are ( This is equivalent to what is regarded as the first pixel of the p, q) th pixel group. Therefore, the eighth embodiment may be applied to the first pixel and the second pixel constituting these virtual pixel groups. In the seventh embodiment or the eighth embodiment, the first direction has been described as the direction from the left hand toward the right hand. As described above, [(second pixel), (first pixel)]. The first direction may be a direction from the right hand toward the left hand.

  Example 9 is the fourth aspect, ninth aspect, fourteenth aspect, nineteenth aspect, and twenty-fourth aspect of the present invention, and the fourth aspect, ninth aspect. The image display device assembly according to the fourteenth aspect, fourteenth aspect, nineteenth aspect and twenty-fourth aspect.

The arrangement of pixels as shown schematically in FIG. 22, the image display panel 30 of Example 9, the pixel Px is, P ₀ or the first direction, Q ₀ or the sum of the second direction, P ₀ × Q ₀ pieces, arranged in a two-dimensional matrix. In FIG. 22, the first sub-pixel R, the second sub-pixel G, the third sub-pixel B, and the fourth sub-pixel W are surrounded by a solid line. Each pixel Px includes a first subpixel R that displays a first primary color (for example, red), a second subpixel G that displays a second primary color (for example, green), and a third primary color (for example, blue). It consists of a third subpixel B to be displayed and a fourth subpixel W to display a fourth color (for example, white), and these subpixels are arranged in the first direction. The shape of the subpixel is a rectangle, and the subpixel is arranged so that the long side of the rectangle is parallel to the second direction and the short side is parallel to the first direction.

In the signal processing unit 20, a pixel Px _{(p, q)} first sub-pixel output signal to (signal value X _{1- (p, q))} of the at least first sub-pixel input signal (signal value x _{1 -(p, q)} ) and the expansion coefficient α ₀ , output to the first sub-pixel R, and output the second sub-pixel output signal (signal value X _{2− (p, q)} ) to at least the second sub-pixel R It is obtained based on the pixel / input signal (signal value x _{2− (p, q)} ) and the expansion coefficient α ₀ , and is output to the second subpixel G, and the third subpixel / output signal (signal value X _{3− (p, q, q)} ) is obtained based on at least the third subpixel / input signal (signal value x _{3− (p, q)} ) and the expansion coefficient α ₀ , and is output to the third subpixel B.

Here, in the ninth embodiment, the signal processing unit 20 includes
With respect to the pixel Px _{(p, q)} constituting the (p, q) th pixel Px _{(p, q)} (where 1 ≦ p ≦ P ₀ , 1 ≦ q ≦ Q ₀ ),
The first subpixel / input signal whose signal value is x _{1− (p, q)} ,
A second subpixel / input signal whose signal value is x _{2− (p, q)} , and
A third subpixel / input signal whose signal value is x _{3-(p, q)} ,
Is entered. Further, the signal processing unit 20 relates to the pixel Px _{(p, q)} .
A first subpixel output signal for determining a display gradation of the first subpixel R, the signal value of which is X _{1− (p, q)} ;
A signal value is X _{2− (p, q)} , and a second sub-pixel output signal for determining the display gradation of the second sub-pixel G;
The signal value is X _{3− (p, q)} , the third subpixel / output signal for determining the display gradation of the third subpixel B, and
A signal value of X _{4− (p, q)} , a fourth subpixel / output signal for determining the display gradation of the fourth subpixel W,
Is output.

Furthermore, regarding the adjacent pixel adjacent to the (p, q) th pixel,
The first subpixel / input signal whose signal value is x _{1− (p, q ′)} ,
A second subpixel / input signal whose signal value is x _{2− (p, q ′)} , and
A third subpixel / input signal having a signal value x _{3− (p, q ′)} ,
Is entered.

  In the ninth embodiment, an adjacent pixel adjacent to the (p, q) th pixel is defined as the (p, q-1) th pixel. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the pixel may be the (p, q + 1) th pixel, the (p, q-1) th pixel, and the (p, q + 1) th pixel. You can also.

Further, in the signal processing unit 20, the (p, q) -th when counted along the second direction [where p = 1, 2... P ₀ , q = 1, 2 .., Q ₀ ] to the first subpixel / input signal, the second subpixel / input signal, and the fourth subpixel / control second signal obtained from the third subpixel / input signal, In addition, it is obtained from the first subpixel / input signal, the second subpixel / input signal, and the third subpixel / input signal to the adjacent pixel adjacent to the (p, q) th pixel along the second direction. Based on the obtained fourth subpixel / control first signal, a fourth subpixel / output signal is obtained, and the obtained fourth subpixel / output signal is outputted to the (p, q) th pixel.

Specifically, the fourth sub-pixel / control second signal value SG _{2- (p, q)} is converted into the first sub-pixel / input signal value to the (p, q) -th pixel Px _{(p, q)} . x _{1− (p, q)} , second subpixel / input signal value x _{2− (p, q)} and third subpixel / input signal value x _{3− (p, q)} . On the other hand, the fourth sub-pixel / control first signal value SG _{1- (p, q)} is transferred to the adjacent sub-pixel adjacent to the (p, q) -th pixel along the second direction. It is obtained from the input signal value x _{1- (p, q ′)} , the second subpixel / input signal value x _{2− (p, q ′)} and the third subpixel / input signal value x _{3− (p, q ′).} . Then, a fourth sub-pixel / output signal is obtained based on the fourth sub-pixel / control first signal value SG _{1- (p, q)} and the fourth sub-pixel / control second signal value SG _{2- (p, q).} The obtained fourth sub-pixel / output signal value X _{4- (p, q)} is output to the (p, q) -th pixel.

Even in the ninth embodiment, the fourth subpixel / output signal value X _{4- (p, q)} is obtained from the equations (42-1) and (91). That is, the fourth subpixel / output signal value X _{4- (p, q)} is obtained by arithmetic mean.

X _{4− (p, q)} = (SG _{1− (p, q)} + SG _{2− (p, q)} ) / (2χ) (42-1)
= (Min _{(p, q)} · α ₀ + Min _{(p, q ')} · α ₀ ) / (2χ) (91)

The fourth subpixel / control first signal value SG _{1- (p, q)} is obtained based on Min _{(p, q ′)} and the expansion coefficient α ₀ , and the fourth subpixel / control second signal value SG _{2 is obtained. -(p, q)} is determined based on Min _{(p, q)} and the expansion coefficient α ₀ . Specifically, the fourth sub-pixel / control first signal value SG _{1- (p, q)} and the fourth sub-pixel / control second signal value SG _{2- (p, q)} are expressed by the equation (92-1). And it calculates | requires from Formula (92-2).

SG _{1− (p, q)} = Min _{(p, q ′)} · α ₀ (92-1)
SG _{2- (p, q)} = Min _{(p, q)} · α ₀ (92-2)

The output signal values X _{1- (p, q)} , X _{2- (p, q)} , X _{3- (p, q)} in the first subpixel R, the second subpixel G, and the third subpixel B are , the signal processing unit 20 can be determined based on the expansion coefficient alpha ₀ and the constant chi, and more specifically, can be obtained from the formula (1-D) ~ formula (1-F).

_{X 1- (p, q) =} α 0 · x 1- (p, q) -χ · SG 2- (p, q) (1-D)
_{X 2- (p, q) =} α 0 · x 2- (p, q) -χ · SG 2- (p, q) (1-E)
_{X 3- (p, q) =} α 0 · x 3- (p, q) -χ · SG 2- (p, q) (1-F)

Hereinafter, output signal values X _{1- (p, q)} , X _{2- (p, q)} , X _{3- (p, q)} , X in the (p, q) -th pixel group PG _{(p, q)} How to determine _{4- (p, q)} (decompression process) is explained. Note that the following processing is displayed by (first subpixel R + fourth subpixel W) in the entire first pixel and second pixel, that is, in each pixel group, as in the fourth embodiment. The luminance of the first primary color, the luminance of the second primary color displayed by (second subpixel G + fourth subpixel W), and the luminance of the third primary color displayed by (third subpixel B + fourth subpixel W). This is done to keep the ratio. In addition, the color tone is maintained (maintained). Further, the gradation-luminance characteristics (gamma characteristics, γ characteristics) are maintained (maintained).

[Step-900]
First, the signal processing unit 20 obtains the saturation S and the lightness V (S) in the plurality of pixels based on the subpixel / input signal values in the plurality of pixels. Specifically, the first subpixel / input signal value x _{1- (p, q)} and the second subpixel / input signal value x _{2− to} the (p, q) -th pixel Px _{(p, q)} . _{(p, q)} , third subpixel / input signal value x _{3− (p, q)} , and first subpixel / input signal value to the (p, q−1) th pixel (adjacent pixel) x _{1− (p, q ′)} , second subpixel / input signal value x _{2− (p, q ′)} , third subpixel / input signal value x _{3− (p, q ′)} 43-1), Formula (43-2), Formula (43-3), and Formula (43-4), S _{(p, q)} , S _{(p, q ′)} , V (S) _{(p, q)} and V (S) _{(p, q ′)} are obtained. This process is performed for all pixels.

[Step-910]
Next, in the signal processing unit 20, the expansion coefficient α ₀ is determined from the predetermined value β ₀ from the value of V _max (S) / V (S) obtained for a plurality of pixels in the same manner as in the first embodiment. . Alternatively, the expansion coefficient is based on the definition of Expression (15-2), or Expression (16-1) to Expression (16-5), or Expression (17-1) to Expression (17-6). α ₀ is determined.

[Step-920]
Thereafter, in the signal processing unit 20, the fourth subpixel / output signal value X _{4- (p, q)} to the (p, q) -th pixel Px _{(p, q)} is expressed by the equations (92-1) and (92-1). It calculates | requires based on (92-2) and Formula (91). [Step-910] and [Step-920] may be performed simultaneously.

[Step-930]
Next, in the signal processing unit 20, the first subpixel / output signal value X _{1- (p, q)} to the (p, q) -th pixel Px _{(p, q)} is converted into the input signal value x _{1− (p, q)} , the expansion coefficient α ₀ and the constant χ, and the second subpixel / output signal value X _{2− (p, q)} is determined as the input signal value x _{2− (p, q)} and the expansion coefficient α. Based on ₀ and a constant χ, the third subpixel / output signal value X _{3− (p, q)} is obtained based on the input signal value x _{3− (p, q)} , the expansion coefficient α ₀ and the constant χ. [Step-920] and [Step-930] may be executed simultaneously, or [Step-920] may be executed after [Step-930] is executed.

Specifically, the (p, q) th pixel Px _{(p, q)} output signal value of _{X 1- (p, q),} X 2- (p, q), X 3- (p, q) Is obtained based on the above-mentioned formulas (1-D) to (1-F).

In the image display device assembly driving method according to the ninth embodiment, the output signal values X _{1− (p, q)} , X _{2 − (} (p, q) th pixel group PG _{(p, q)) p, q)} , X _{3- (p, q)} , and X _{4- (p, q)} are extended by α ₀ times. Therefore, in order to obtain the same image brightness as that of the unextended image, the brightness of the planar light source device 50 may be decreased based on the expansion coefficient α ₀ . Specifically, the luminance of the planar light source device 50 may be (1 / α ₀ ) times. Thereby, the power consumption of the planar light source device can be reduced.

  Example 10 is directed to a driving method of an image display device according to the fifth aspect, the tenth aspect, the fifteenth aspect, the twentieth aspect, and the twenty-fifth aspect of the present invention, and the fifth aspect, the tenth aspect, and the like. The image display device assembly according to the fifteenth, fifteenth, twentieth and twenty-fifth aspects. The arrangement of each pixel and pixel group in the image display panel of Example 10 is the same as that of Example 7, and is the same as schematically shown in FIG. 19 or FIG.

In the tenth embodiment, the image display panel 30 includes a total of P pixels in the first direction (for example, the horizontal direction) and Q pixels in the second direction (for example, the vertical direction), P × Q are arranged in a two-dimensional matrix. Note that p ₀ = 2 when the number of pixels constituting the pixel group is p ₀ . Specifically, as shown in FIG. 19 or FIG. 20, in the image display panel 30 according to the tenth embodiment, each pixel group includes the first pixel Px ₁ and the second pixel along the first direction. and a Px _2. The first pixel Px ₁ includes a first sub-pixel R that displays a first primary color (for example, red), a second sub-pixel G that displays a second primary color (for example, green), and a third primary color ( For example, the third sub-pixel B displays blue. On the other hand, the second pixel Px ₂ includes a first subpixel R for displaying the first primary color, a second subpixel G for displaying the second primary color, and a fourth color for displaying the fourth color (for example, white). Consists of sub-pixel W. More specifically, the first pixel Px ₁ includes, along the first direction, a first sub-pixel R that displays the first primary color, a second sub-pixel G that displays the second primary color, and a third The third sub-pixels B for displaying the primary colors are sequentially arranged, and the second pixel Px ₂ displays the first sub-pixel R for displaying the first primary color and the second primary color along the first direction. The second subpixel G and the fourth subpixel W that displays the fourth color are sequentially arranged. The third sub-pixel B constituting the first pixel Px ₁ and the first sub-pixel R constituting the second pixel Px ₂ are adjacent to each other. Further, the fourth sub-pixel W constituting the second pixel Px ₂ and the first sub-pixel R constituting the first pixel Px ₁ in the pixel group adjacent to the pixel group are adjacent to each other. Note that the shape of the subpixel is a rectangle, and the subpixel is arranged so that the long side of the rectangle is parallel to the second direction and the short side is parallel to the first direction. In the example shown in FIG. 19, the first pixel and the second pixel are arranged adjacent to each other along the second direction. On the other hand, in the example shown in FIG. 20, the first pixel and the first pixel are arranged adjacent to each other along the second direction, and the second pixel and the second pixel are adjacent to each other. Are arranged.

The signal processing unit 20 obtains the _first subpixel / output signal to the first pixel Px _{1 based} on at least the first subpixel / input signal to the _first pixel Px ₁ and the expansion coefficient α ₀ , 1 and outputs the first sub-pixel R of the pixel Px _1, a first second sub-pixel output signal to the pixel Px _1, at least a first second sub-pixel input signal and an extension to the pixel Px ₁ Obtained based on the coefficient α ₀ and output to the second sub-pixel G of the _first pixel Px ₁ . Further, the second first sub-pixel output signal to the pixel Px _2, calculated on the basis of the first sub-pixel input signal and the expansion coefficient alpha ₀ to at least a second pixel Px _2, the second pixel Px ₂ first output to the sub-pixel R, a second second sub-pixel output signal to the pixel Px _2, based on the second sub-pixel input signal and the expansion coefficient alpha ₀ to at least a second pixel Px ₂ Obtained and output to the second sub-pixel G of the second pixel Px ₂ .

Here, in Example 10,
Signal processing is performed on the first pixel Px _{(p, q) -1} constituting the (p, q) -th pixel group PG _{(p, q)} (where 1 ≦ p ≦ P, 1 ≦ q ≦ Q). Part 20 includes
The first subpixel / input signal whose signal value is x _{1− (p, q) −1} ,
A second subpixel / input signal whose signal value is x _{2− (p, q) −1} , and
A third subpixel / input signal having a signal value x _{3− (p, q) −1} ,
Is entered,
With respect to the second pixel Px _{(p, q) -2} constituting the (p, q) -th pixel group PG _{(p, q)} , the signal processing unit 20 includes:
The first subpixel / input signal whose signal value is x _{1- (p, q) -2} ,
A second subpixel / input signal whose signal value is x _{2− (p, q) −2} , and
A third subpixel / input signal whose signal value is x _{3-(p, q) -2} ,
Is entered.

Moreover, in Example 10,
With respect to the first pixel Px _{(p, q) −1} constituting the (p, q) -th pixel group PG _{(p, q)} , the signal processing unit 20
A first subpixel output signal for determining a display gradation of the first subpixel R, the signal value being X _{1− (p, q) −1} ;
A signal value is X _{2− (p, q) −1} , a second subpixel / output signal for determining a display gradation of the second subpixel G, and
A third subpixel output signal for determining a display gradation of the third subpixel B, the signal value of which is X _{3− (p, q) −1} ;
Output
With respect to the second pixel Px _{(p, q) -2} constituting the (p, q) -th pixel group PG _{(p, q)} , the signal processing unit 20
A signal value is X _{1− (p, q) −2} , and a first subpixel / output signal for determining a display gradation of the first subpixel R;
The signal value is X _{2− (p, q) −2} , the second subpixel / output signal for determining the display gradation of the second subpixel G, and
A signal value is X _{4− (p, q) −2} , and a fourth subpixel / output signal for determining the display gradation of the fourth subpixel W;
Is output.

In addition, regarding the adjacent pixel adjacent to the (p, q) -th second pixel, the signal processing unit 20 includes:
The first subpixel / input signal whose signal value is x _{1− (p, q ′)} ,
A second subpixel / input signal whose signal value is x _{2− (p, q ′)} , and
A third subpixel / input signal having a signal value x _{3− (p, q ′)} ,
Is entered.

In the tenth embodiment, in the signal processing unit 20, (p, q) -th when counted along the second direction [where p = 1, 2,... P, q = 2, 3,..., Q] in the second pixel Px _{(p, q) -2} , the fourth sub-pixel and the control second signal (signal value SG _{2- (p, q)} ), and , along a second direction (p, q) th second pixel Px _{(p, q)} a fourth sub-pixel control first signal in adjacent pixels adjacent to the ₂ (signal value SG _{1-( p, q)} ), the fourth sub-pixel output signal (signal value X _{4- (p, q) -2} ) is obtained, and the (p, q) -th second pixel Px _{(p, q)} Output to the second sub-pixel W of _-2 . Here, the fourth sub-pixel / control second signal (signal value SG _{2- (p, q)} ) is the first to the (p, q) -th second pixel Px _{(p, q) -2} . Sub-pixel / input signal (signal value x _{1- (p, q) -2} ), second sub-pixel / input signal (signal value x _{2- (p, q) -2} ), and third sub-pixel / input signal ( Signal value _{x3- (p, q) -2} ). The fourth sub-pixel / control first signal (signal value SG _{1- (p, q)} ) is transmitted to the adjacent pixel adjacent to the (p, q) -th second pixel along the second direction. First subpixel / input signal (signal value x _{1− (p, q ′)} ), second subpixel / input signal (signal value x _{2− (p, q ′)} ) and third subpixel / input signal. (Signal value x _{3-(p, q ')} ).

Furthermore, at least, the (p, q) th second pixel Px _{(p, q)} the third sub-pixel input signal to the ₂ (signal value _{x 3- (p, q) -2} ), and , The third sub-pixel output signal (signal value X ₃ ) based on the third sub-pixel input signal (signal value x _{3-(p, q) -1} ) to the (p, q) -th first pixel. _{-(p, q) -1} ) is obtained and output to the third subpixel of the (p, q) -th first pixel Px _{(p, q) -1} .

  In the tenth embodiment, an adjacent pixel adjacent to the (p, q) -th pixel is defined as the (p, q-1) -th pixel. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the pixel may be the (p, q + 1) th pixel, the (p, q-1) th pixel, and the (p, q + 1) th pixel. You can also.

Even in the tenth embodiment, the expansion coefficient α ₀ is determined for each image display frame. Further, the fourth subpixel / control first signal value SG _{1- (p, q)} and the fourth subpixel / control second signal value SG _{2- (1, q)} are respectively expressed by the formula (2-1-1). ) And formula (101-2) and formula (101-2) corresponding to formula (2-1-2). Furthermore, the control signal value (third subpixel / control signal value) SG _{3- (p, q)} is obtained from the following equation (101-3).

SG _{1− (p, q)} = Min _{(p, q ′)} · α ₀ (101-1)
SG _{2- (p, q)} = Min _{(p, q) -2} · α ₀ (101-2)
SG _{3- (p, q)} = Min _{(p, q) -1} · α ₀ (101-3)

Also in the tenth embodiment, the fourth subpixel / output signal value X _{4- (p, q) -2} is obtained from the following arithmetic average expression (102). Also, the output signal values X _{1- (p, q) -2} , X _{2- (p, q) -2} , X _{1- (p, q) -1} , X _{2- (p, q) -1} , X _{3- (p, q) -1} is _converted to the formula (3-A), formula (3-B), formula (3-E), formula (3-F), formula (3-a ′), formula (3 -F), Formula (3-g), and Formula (101-3).

X _{4- (p, q) -2} = (SG _{1- (p, q)} + SG _{2- (p, q)} ) / (2χ)
_{= (Min (p, q '} ) · α 0 + Min (p, q) -2 · α 0) / (2χ) (102)
_{X 1- (p, q) -2} = α 0 · x 1- (p, q) -2 -χ · SG 2- (p, q) (3-A)
_{X 2- (p, q) -2} = α 0 · x 2- (p, q) -2 -χ · SG 2- (p, q) (3-B)
_{X 1- (p, q) -1} = α 0 · x 1- (p, q) -1 -χ · SG 3- (p, q) (3-E)
_{X 2- (p, q) -1} = α 0 · x 2- (p, q) -1 -χ · SG 3- (p, q) (3-F)
_{X3- (p, q) -1} = ( _{X'3- (p, q) -1} + _{X'3- (p, q) -2} ) / 2 (3-a ')
However,
_{X '3- (p, q)} -1 = α 0 · x 3- (p, q) -1 -χ · SG 3- (p, q) (3-f)
_{X '3- (p, q)} -2 = α 0 · x 3- (p, q) -2 -χ · SG 2- (p, q) (3-g)

Hereinafter, output signal values X _{1- (p, q) -2} , X _{2- (p, q) -2} , X _{4- (p, q)} in the (p, q) -th pixel group PG _{(p, q) A} method for obtaining (extension processing) of _{q) -2} , X _{1- (p, q) -1} , X _{2- (p, q) -1} , and X _{3- (p, q) -1} will be described. In the following processing, gradation-luminance characteristics (gamma characteristics, γ characteristics) are maintained (maintained). In the following processing, the entire first pixel and the second pixel, that is, each pixel group, is performed so as to maintain the luminance ratio as much as possible, and the color tone is maintained (maintained) as much as possible. To be done.

[Step-1000]
First, in the same manner as in [Step-400] of the fourth embodiment, the signal processing unit 20 determines the saturation S and the lightness V (S) in the plurality of pixel groups based on the subpixel / input signal values in the plurality of pixels. Ask. Specifically, the (p, q) th first pixel Px _{(p, q)} the input signal value of the first sub-pixel input signal to _{-1 x 1- (p, q)} -1, the 2 sub-pixel input signal value x _{2-(p, q) -1} , 3rd sub-pixel input signal input signal value x _{3-(p, q) -1} , and second pixel Px _{(p, q)} the input signal value of the first sub-pixel input signal to _{-2 x 1- (p, q)} -2, the input signal value x _2- the second sub-pixel input signals _{(p, q) -2} , based on the input signal value _{x3- (p, q) -2} of the third subpixel / input signal, the equations (43-1), (43-2), (43-3), and ( 43-4), S _{(p, q) -1} , S _{(p, q) -2} , V (S) _{(p, q) -1} , and V (S) _{(p, q) -2} are obtained. This process is performed for all pixel groups.

[Step-1010]
Next, the signal processing unit 20 determines the expansion coefficient α ₀ from the predetermined value β ₀ from the value of V _max (S) / V (S) obtained in the plurality of pixel groups in the same manner as in the first embodiment. To do. Alternatively, the expansion coefficient is based on the definition of Expression (15-2), or Expression (16-1) to Expression (16-5), or Expression (17-1) to Expression (17-6). α ₀ is determined.

[Step-1020]
Thereafter, in the signal processing unit 20, the fourth subpixel / output signal value X _{4− (p, q) −2} to the (p, q) th pixel group PG _{(p, q)} is expressed by the above equation (101). -1), formula (101-2), and formula (102). [Step-1010] and [Step-1020] may be performed simultaneously.

[Step-1030]
Next, in the signal processing unit 20, the expression (3-A), the expression (3-B), the expression (3-E), the expression (3-F), the expression (3-a ′), and the expression (3-f ), The first sub-pixel output signal value X _{1-(p, q) − to} the (p, q) -th second pixel Px _{(p, q) -2} based on the equation (3-g) ₂ is obtained based on the input signal value x _{1- (p, q) -2} , the expansion coefficient α ₀ and the constant χ, and the second subpixel / output signal value X _{2- (p, q) -2} is determined as the input signal. The first sub-pixel to the (p, q) -th first pixel Px _{(p, q) -1} is obtained based on the value x _{2- (p, q) -2} , the expansion coefficient α ₀ and the constant χ. The output signal value X _{1- (p, q) -1} is obtained based on the input signal value x _{1- (p, q) -1} , the expansion coefficient α ₀ and the constant χ, and the second subpixel / output signal value X _{2 is obtained. - (p, q) -1,} the input signal value _{x 2- (p, q) -1} , calculated on the basis of the expansion coefficient alpha ₀ and the constant chi, third sub-pixel output signal value X _{3- (p, q ) -1,} the input signal value _{x 3- (p, q) -1} , x 3- (p, q) -2, expansion coefficient alpha ₀ and the constant χ Based on [Step-1020] and [Step-1030] may be executed simultaneously, or [Step-1020] may be executed after [Step-1030] is executed.

Even in the image display device assembly driving method according to the tenth embodiment, the output signal values X _{1-(p, q) -2} and X _{2 in} the (p, q) -th pixel group PG _{(p, q)} are used. _{-(p, q) -2} , _{X4- (p, q) -2} , _{X1- (p, q) -1} , _{X2- (p, q) -1} , _{X3- (p, q) -1} is extended by α ₀ times. Therefore, in order to obtain the same image brightness as that of the unextended image, the brightness of the planar light source device 50 may be decreased based on the expansion coefficient α ₀ . Specifically, the luminance of the planar light source device 50 may be (1 / α ₀ ) times. Thereby, the power consumption of the planar light source device can be reduced.

In each pixel group, the ratio X _{1- (p, q) -2} : X _{2- (p, q) -2} of the output signal values in the first pixel and the second pixel.
X _{1- (p, q) -1} : X _{2- (p, q) -1} : X _{3- (p, q) -1}
Is the ratio of input signal values x _{1- (p, q) -2} : x _{2- (p, q) -2
x1- (p, q) -1} : _{x2- (p, q) -1} : _{x3- (p, q) -1}
When looking at each pixel independently, there may be some differences in the color tone of each pixel with respect to the input signal. Does not occur.

When the relationship between the fourth sub-pixel / control first signal value SG _{1- (p, q)} and the fourth sub-pixel / control second signal value SG _{2- (p, q)} deviates from a certain condition , Adjacent adjacent pixels may be changed. That is, when the adjacent pixel is the (p, q-1) th pixel, the adjacent pixel may be changed to the (p, q + 1) th pixel, or the adjacent pixel may be changed to the (p, q-1) th pixel. ) Th pixel and (p, q + 1) th pixel.

Alternatively, the relationship between the fourth sub-pixel / control first signal value SG _{1- (p, q)} and the fourth sub-pixel / control second signal value SG _{2- (p, q)} deviates from a certain condition. In this case, for example, when the value of | SG _{1− (p, q)} −SG _{2− (p, q)} | is equal to or greater than (or less than) a predetermined value ΔX ₁ , X _{4 As} the value _{of-(p, q) -2,} a value based only on SG _{1- (p, q)} is adopted, or a value based only on SG _{2- (p, q)} is adopted. Embodiments can be applied. Alternatively, when the value of (SG _{1− (p, q)} −SG _{2− (p, q)} ) is equal to or greater than a predetermined value ΔX ₂ , (SG _{1− (p, q)} −SG _{2− ( In} each case where the value of _{p, q)} ) is equal to or less than the predetermined value ΔX ₃ , an operation such as performing a process different from the process in the tenth embodiment may be executed.

In some cases, the arrangement of the pixel groups described in the tenth embodiment is changed as follows, and the driving method of the image display device and the driving method of the image display device assembly described in the tenth embodiment are substantially executed. May be. That is, as shown in FIG.
An image display panel in which pixels are arranged in a two-dimensional matrix, a total of P in the first direction and Q in the second direction, P × Q, and a signal processing unit,
The image display panel includes a first pixel column in which first pixels are arranged along a first direction, and adjacent to the first pixel column and alternately with the first pixel column in the first direction. A second pixel row in which second pixels are arranged along the
The first pixel includes a first sub-pixel R that displays the first primary color, a second sub-pixel G that displays the second primary color, and a third sub-pixel B that displays the third primary color.
The second pixel includes a first sub-pixel R that displays the first primary color, a second sub-pixel G that displays the second primary color, and a fourth sub-pixel W that displays the fourth color.
In the signal processor
The first subpixel / output signal to the first pixel is obtained based on at least the first subpixel / input signal to the first pixel and the expansion coefficient α ₀ and output to the first subpixel R of the first pixel. And
A second subpixel / output signal to the first pixel is obtained based on at least the second subpixel / input signal to the first pixel and the expansion coefficient α ₀ , and is output to the second subpixel G of the first pixel And
The first subpixel / output signal to the second pixel is obtained based on at least the first subpixel / input signal to the second pixel and the expansion coefficient α ₀ , and is output to the first subpixel R of the second pixel. And
A second subpixel / output signal to the second pixel is obtained based on at least the second subpixel / input signal to the second pixel and the expansion coefficient α ₀ , and is output to the second subpixel G of the second pixel. A method of driving an image display device,
In the signal processor,
The second (p, q) th [where p = 1, 2,... P, q = 1, 2,..., Q] as counted along the second direction. A first subpixel / input signal to the pixel, a second subpixel / input signal, a fourth subpixel / control second signal obtained from the third subpixel / input signal, and a second subpixel / control signal along the second direction. The fourth sub obtained from the first subpixel / input signal, the second subpixel / input signal, and the third subpixel / input signal to the first pixel adjacent to the (p, q) -th second pixel. A fourth subpixel / output signal is obtained based on the pixel / control first signal, and the obtained fourth subpixel / output signal is output to the (p, q) -th second pixel,
The third subpixel / input signal to at least the (p, q) second pixel and the third subpixel / input to the first pixel adjacent to the (p, q) second pixel A method of driving an image display device that obtains a third subpixel / output signal based on the signal and outputs the obtained third subpixel / output signal to the (p, q) th first pixel is adopted. Also good.

  As mentioned above, although this invention was demonstrated based on the preferable Example, this invention is not limited to these Examples. The configuration and structure of the color liquid crystal display device assembly, color liquid crystal display device, planar light source device, planar light source unit, and drive circuit described in the embodiments are illustrative, and members, materials, etc. constituting these are also illustrative. Yes, it can be changed as appropriate.

  Driving method according to the first aspect of the present invention, driving method according to the sixth aspect of the present invention, driving method according to the eleventh aspect of the present invention, and driving according to the sixteenth aspect of the present invention Any two driving methods can be combined, any three driving methods can be combined, and all four driving methods can be combined. Also, the driving method according to the second aspect of the present invention, the driving method according to the seventh aspect of the present invention, the driving method according to the twelfth aspect of the present invention, the seventeenth aspect of the present invention, etc. Any two of these driving methods can be combined, any three driving methods can be combined, or all four driving methods can be combined. Also, the driving method according to the third aspect of the present invention, the driving method according to the eighth aspect of the present invention, the driving method according to the thirteenth aspect of the present invention, the eighteenth aspect of the present invention, etc. Any two of these driving methods can be combined, any three driving methods can be combined, or all four driving methods can be combined. Further, the driving method according to the fourth aspect of the present invention, the driving method according to the ninth aspect of the present invention, the driving method according to the fourteenth aspect of the present invention, the nineteenth aspect of the present invention, etc. Any two of these driving methods can be combined, any three driving methods can be combined, or all four driving methods can be combined. Also, the driving method according to the fifth aspect of the present invention, the driving method according to the tenth aspect of the present invention, the driving method according to the fifteenth aspect of the present invention, the twentieth aspect of the present invention, etc. Any two of these driving methods can be combined, any three driving methods can be combined, or all four driving methods can be combined.

In the embodiment, a plurality of pixels (or a set of the first subpixel R, the second subpixel G, and the third subpixel B) for which the saturation S and the lightness V (S) are to be obtained are represented by P × Q. All pixels (or a set of the first sub-pixel R, the second sub-pixel G, and the third sub-pixel B) or a group of P ₀ × Q ₀ all pixels. It is not limited. That is, a plurality of pixels (or a set of the first sub-pixel R, the second sub-pixel G, and the third sub-pixel B) for which the saturation S and the brightness V (S) are to be obtained, or a pixel group, for example, One for every four and one for every eight.

In the first embodiment, the expansion coefficient α ₀ is obtained based on the first subpixel / input signal, the second subpixel / input signal, the third subpixel / input signal, and the like. Any one of the input signals, the second subpixel / input signal, and the third subpixel / input signal (or the set of the first subpixel R, the second subpixel G, and the third subpixel B) The expansion coefficient α based on any one of the sub-pixels and input signals in the input signal, or any one of the first input signal, the second input signal, and the third input signal). ₀ may be obtained. Specifically, as an input signal value in any one type of input signal, for example, an input signal value x _{2− (p, q)} for green can be cited. Then, from the obtained expansion coefficient α ₀ , the signal value X _{4− (p, q)} , and further the signal values X _{1− (p, q)} , X _{2− (p, q )} , as in the embodiment. ₎ , _{X3- (p, q)} . In this case, the value of S _{(p, q)} is used without using S _{(p, q)} and V (S) _{(p, q)} in the equations (12-1) and (12-2). “1” is used as (ie, x _{2− (p, q)} is used as the value of Max _{(p, q} ) in equation (12-1), and Min _{(p, q)} ) = 0), V _{(S) (p, q)} value as x _{2- (p, q)} of may be used. Similarly, the input signal value (or the first subpixel R, the input signal value of any two types of the first subpixel / input signal, the second subpixel / input signal, and the third subpixel / input signal). Any two types of input signals among the sub-pixel / input signals in the set of the second sub-pixel G and the third sub-pixel B, or, among the first input signal, the second input signal, and the third input signal. The expansion coefficient α ₀ may be obtained based on any two types of input signals). Specifically, for example, an input signal value x _{1− (p, q)} for red and an input signal value x _{2− (p, q)} for green can be given. Then, from the obtained expansion coefficient α ₀ , the signal value X _{4- (p, q)} , and further the signal values X _{1- (p, q)} , X _{2- (p, q),} as in the embodiment. , X _{3- (p, q)} may be obtained. In this case, the value of S _{(p, q)} is used without using S _{(p, q)} and V (S) _{(p, q)} in the equations (12-1) and (12-2). If x _{1- (p, q)} ≧ x _{2- (p, q)}
S _{(p, q)} = ( _{x1- (p, q)} -x2- _{(p, q)} ) / _{x1- (p, q)}
V (S) _{(p, q)} = x _{1- (p, q)}
And if x _{1- (p, q)} <x _{2- (p, q)}
S _{(p, q)} = ( _{x2- (p, q)} -x1- _{(p, q)} ) / _{x2- (p, q)}
V (S) _{(p, q)} = x _{2- (p, q)}
And it is sufficient. For example, when a monochrome image is displayed on a color image display device, it is sufficient to perform such decompression processing. The same applies to other embodiments.

  An edge light type (side light type) planar light source device can also be employed. In this case, as shown in the conceptual diagram of FIG. 24, for example, a light guide plate 510 made of polycarbonate resin has a first surface (bottom surface) 511 and a second surface (top surface) 513 facing the first surface 511. , A first side surface 514, a second side surface 515, a third side surface 516 facing the first side surface 514, and a fourth side surface facing the second side surface 515. A more specific shape of the light guide plate as a whole is a wedge-shaped truncated quadrangular pyramid shape, and two opposing side surfaces of the truncated quadrangular pyramid correspond to the first surface 511 and the second surface 513, and the truncated four-pyramid shape. The bottom surface of the pyramid corresponds to the first side surface 514. An uneven portion 512 is provided on the surface portion of the first surface 511. The cross-sectional shape of the continuous convex and concave portions when the light guide plate 510 is cut in a virtual plane perpendicular to the first surface 511 in the first primary color light incident direction to the light guide plate 510 is a triangle. That is, the uneven portion 512 provided on the surface portion of the first surface 511 has a prism shape. The second surface 513 of the light guide plate 510 may be smooth (that is, may be a mirror surface) or may be provided with a blast texture having a light diffusing effect (that is, a fine uneven surface). A light reflecting member 520 is disposed to face the first surface 511 of the light guide plate 510. In addition, an image display panel (for example, a color liquid crystal display panel) is disposed to face the second surface 513 of the light guide plate 510. Further, a light diffusion sheet 531 and a prism sheet 532 are disposed between the image display panel and the second surface 513 of the light guide plate 510. The first primary color light emitted from the light source 500 enters the light guide plate 510 from the first side surface 514 of the light guide plate 510 (for example, the surface corresponding to the bottom surface of the truncated quadrangular pyramid), and the uneven portion 512 of the first surface 511. And is scattered from the first surface 511, reflected by the light reflecting member 520, reentered the first surface 511, and emitted from the second surface 513, and passes through the light diffusion sheet 531 and the prism sheet 532. Pass through and illuminate the image display panel in various embodiments.

As the light source, a fluorescent lamp or a semiconductor laser that emits blue light as the first primary color light may be employed instead of the light emitting diode. In this case, 450 nm can be exemplified as the wavelength λ ₁ of the first primary color light corresponding to the first primary color (blue) emitted from the fluorescent lamp or the semiconductor laser. Further, the green light emitting particles corresponding to the second primary color light emitting particles excited by the fluorescent lamp or the semiconductor laser may be green light emitting phosphor particles made of, for example, SrGa ₂ S ₄ : Eu, and correspond to the third primary color light emitting particles. The red light emitting particles to be used may be red light emitting phosphor particles made of, for example, CaS: Eu. Alternatively, when a semiconductor laser is used, 457 nm can be exemplified as the wavelength λ ₁ of the first primary color light corresponding to the first primary color (blue) emitted from the semiconductor laser, and in this case, excitation is performed by the semiconductor laser. The green luminescent particles corresponding to the second primary color luminescent particles may be green luminescent phosphor particles made of, for example, SrGa ₂ S ₄ : Eu, and the red luminescent particles corresponding to the third primary color luminescent particles may be made of, for example, CaS: Eu. The red light-emitting phosphor particles may be used. Alternatively, a cold cathode fluorescent lamp (CCFL), a hot cathode fluorescent lamp (HCFL), or an external electrode fluorescent lamp (EEFL) can be used as the light source of the planar light source device. .

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 ... Image display apparatus, 20 ... Signal processing part, 30, 130 ... Image display panel,
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 131 ... Display area, 132 ... Display area unit, 40 ... Image display panel drive circuit, 41 ... Signal output circuit, 42 ... Scanning circuit, 50, 150 ... Planar light source device , 152 ... planar light source unit, 153 ... light emitting diode, 60, 160 ... planar light source device control circuit, 61 ... arithmetic circuit, 62 ... storage device (memory), ...・
LED drive circuit 63, 64 ... photodiode control circuit, 65 ... switching element, 66 ... light emitting diode drive power source (constant current source), 67 ... photodiode, 5
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 ... Light guide plate, 511 ... 1st surface (bottom surface), 512 ... Uneven part, 513 ... 2nd surface (top surface), 514 ... 1st side surface, 515 ... 1st surface 2 side surfaces, 516 ... 3rd side surface,
520: Light reflection member, 531: Light diffusion sheet, 532: Prism sheet, U
N: Light emitting element unit, DTL, SCL: Wiring, r: Resistor for current detection

Claims (5)

(A) From the first subpixel that displays the first primary color, the second subpixel that displays the second primary color, the third subpixel that displays the third primary color, and the fourth subpixel that displays the fourth color An image display panel in which the configured pixels are arranged in a two-dimensional matrix, and
(B) a signal processing unit,
With
In the signal processor
The first subpixel / output signal is obtained based on at least the first subpixel / input signal and the expansion coefficient α ₀ , and is output to the first subpixel,
A second subpixel / output signal is obtained based on at least the second subpixel / input signal and the expansion coefficient α ₀ , and is output to the second subpixel;
A third subpixel / output signal is obtained based on at least the third subpixel / input signal and the expansion coefficient α ₀ , and is output to the third subpixel;
A method of driving an image display device that obtains a fourth subpixel / output signal based on a first subpixel / input signal, a second subpixel / input signal, and a third subpixel / input signal and outputs the fourth subpixel / output signal to the fourth subpixel There,
Assuming that the color defined by (R, G, B) is displayed in the pixel, the hue H and saturation S in the HSV color space are defined by the following equations:
40 ≦ H ≦ 65
0.5 ≦ S ≦ 1.0
A method for driving an image display apparatus, wherein the expansion coefficient α ₀ is equal to or less than a predetermined value when the ratio of the pixels in the range to all the pixels exceeds a predetermined value β ′ ₀ .
Here, in (R, G, B), when the value of R is the maximum,
H = 60 (GB) / (Max-Min)
And when the value of G is maximum,
H = 60 (BR) / (Max-Min) +120
And when the value of B is maximum,
H = 60 (RG) / (Max-Min) +240
And
S = (Max-Min) / Max
And
Max: first sub-pixel input signal value to pixel, second sub-pixel input signal value and third sub-pixel input signal value of three sub-pixels / maximum input signal value Min: first to pixel It is the minimum value of the three subpixels / input signal values of the subpixel / input signal value, the second subpixel / input signal value, and the third subpixel / input signal value. (A) A pixel composed of a first subpixel that displays the first primary color, a second subpixel that displays the second primary color, and a third subpixel that displays the third primary color has the first direction and the first subpixel. A pixel group is composed of at least a first pixel and a second pixel arranged in a two-dimensional matrix in the two directions and arranged in the first direction. In each pixel group, the first pixel and the second pixel An image display panel in which a fourth sub-pixel displaying a fourth color is disposed between the pixel and a pixel;
(B) a signal processing unit,
With
In the signal processor
For the first pixel,
The first subpixel / output signal is obtained based on at least the first subpixel / input signal and the expansion coefficient α ₀ , and is output to the first subpixel,
A second subpixel / output signal is obtained based on at least the second subpixel / input signal and the expansion coefficient α ₀ , and is output to the second subpixel;
A third subpixel / output signal is obtained based on at least the third subpixel / input signal and the expansion coefficient α ₀ , and is output to the third subpixel;
For the second pixel,
The first subpixel / output signal is obtained based on at least the first subpixel / input signal and the expansion coefficient α ₀ , and is output to the first subpixel,
A second subpixel / output signal is obtained based on at least the second subpixel / input signal and the expansion coefficient α ₀ , and is output to the second subpixel;
A third subpixel / output signal is obtained based on at least the third subpixel / input signal and the expansion coefficient α ₀ , and is output to the third subpixel;
For the fourth subpixel, the fourth subpixel / output signal is obtained from the first subpixel / input signal, the second subpixel / input signal, and the third subpixel / input signal to the first pixel. Subpixel / control first signal and fourth subpixel / control signal obtained from first subpixel / input signal to second pixel, second subpixel / input signal and third subpixel / input signal A method of driving an image display device that is obtained based on two signals and outputs to a fourth sub-pixel,
Assuming that the color defined by (R, G, B) is displayed in the pixel, the hue H and saturation S in the HSV color space are defined by the following equations:
40 ≦ H ≦ 65
0.5 ≦ S ≦ 1.0
A method for driving an image display apparatus, wherein the expansion coefficient α ₀ is equal to or less than a predetermined value when the ratio of the pixels in the range to all the pixels exceeds a predetermined value β ′ ₀ .
Here, in (R, G, B), when the value of R is the maximum,
H = 60 (GB) / (Max-Min)
And when the value of G is maximum,
H = 60 (BR) / (Max-Min) +120
And when the value of B is maximum,
H = 60 (RG) / (Max-Min) +240
And
S = (Max-Min) / Max
And
Max: first sub-pixel input signal value to pixel, second sub-pixel input signal value and third sub-pixel input signal value of three sub-pixels / maximum input signal value Min: first to pixel It is the minimum value of the three subpixels / input signal values of the subpixel / input signal value, the second subpixel / input signal value, and the third subpixel / input signal value. (A) An image display panel in which a pixel group is arranged in a two-dimensional matrix, a total of P in the first direction and Q in the second direction, P × Q, and
(B) a signal processing unit,
With
Each pixel group is composed of a first pixel and a second pixel along the first direction,
The first pixel includes a first subpixel that displays the first primary color, a second subpixel that displays the second primary color, and a third subpixel that displays the third primary color.
The second pixel includes a first subpixel that displays the first primary color, a second subpixel that displays the second primary color, and a fourth subpixel that displays the fourth color.
In the signal processor
The first (p, q) th [where p = 1, 2,... P, q = 1, 2,..., Q] as counted along the first direction. The third subpixel / output signal to the pixel is transmitted to at least the third subpixel / input signal to the (p, q) th first pixel and the (p, q) th second pixel. The third sub-pixel and the input signal, and output to the third sub-pixel of the (p, q) -th first pixel,
The fourth sub-pixel output signal to the (p, q) -th second pixel, the first sub-pixel input signal to the (p, q) -th second pixel, the second sub-pixel, The fourth subpixel / control second signal obtained from the input signal and the third subpixel / input signal, and the adjacent pixel adjacent to the (p, q) th second pixel along the first direction The first subpixel / input signal, the second subpixel / input signal and the fourth subpixel / control first signal obtained from the third subpixel / input signal, and the (p, q) th A driving method of an image display device that outputs to a fourth sub-pixel of a second pixel,
Assuming that the color defined by (R, G, B) is displayed in the pixel, the hue H and saturation S in the HSV color space are defined by the following equations:
40 ≦ H ≦ 65
0.5 ≦ S ≦ 1.0
A method for driving an image display apparatus, wherein the expansion coefficient α ₀ is equal to or less than a predetermined value when the ratio of the pixels in the range to all the pixels exceeds a predetermined value β ′ ₀ .
Here, in (R, G, B), when the value of R is the maximum,
H = 60 (GB) / (Max-Min)
And when the value of G is maximum,
H = 60 (BR) / (Max-Min) +120
And when the value of B is maximum,
H = 60 (RG) / (Max-Min) +240
And
S = (Max-Min) / Max
And
Max: first sub-pixel input signal value to pixel, second sub-pixel input signal value and third sub-pixel input signal value of three sub-pixels / maximum input signal value Min: first to pixel It is the minimum value of the three subpixels / input signal values of the subpixel / input signal value, the second subpixel / input signal value, and the third subpixel / input signal value. (A) pixels, P ₀ pieces in a first direction, a total of Q ₀ one in a second direction, P ₀ × Q ₀ or an image display panel which are arranged in a two-dimensional matrix, and,
(B) a signal processing unit,
With
Each pixel includes a first subpixel that displays the first primary color, a second subpixel that displays the second primary color, a third subpixel that displays the third primary color, and a fourth subpixel that displays the fourth color. Consisting of
In the signal processor,
The first subpixel / output signal is obtained based on at least the first subpixel / input signal and the expansion coefficient α ₀ , and is output to the first subpixel,
A second subpixel / output signal is obtained based on at least the second subpixel / input signal and the expansion coefficient α ₀ , and is output to the second subpixel;
A third subpixel / output signal is obtained based on at least the third subpixel / input signal and the expansion coefficient α ₀ , and is output to the third subpixel;
(P, q) -th pixel (where p = 1, 2,..., P ₀ , q = 1, 2,..., Q ₀ ) as counted along the second direction The fourth subpixel / output signal to the (p, q) th pixel is obtained from the first subpixel / input signal, the second subpixel / input signal, and the third subpixel / input signal. 4 sub-pixel / control second signal, and a first sub-pixel / input signal, a second sub-pixel / input signal to an adjacent pixel adjacent to the (p, q) -th pixel along the second direction, and A driving method for an image display device, which is obtained based on a fourth subpixel / control first signal obtained from a third subpixel / input signal and outputs the fourth subpixel / control first signal to the fourth subpixel of the (p, q) th pixel. ,
Assuming that the color defined by (R, G, B) is displayed in the pixel, the hue H and saturation S in the HSV color space are defined by the following equations:
40 ≦ H ≦ 65
0.5 ≦ S ≦ 1.0
A method for driving an image display apparatus, wherein the expansion coefficient α ₀ is equal to or less than a predetermined value when the ratio of the pixels in the range to all the pixels exceeds a predetermined value β ′ ₀ .
Here, in (R, G, B), when the value of R is the maximum,
H = 60 (GB) / (Max-Min)
And when the value of G is maximum,
H = 60 (BR) / (Max-Min) +120
And when the value of B is maximum,
H = 60 (RG) / (Max-Min) +240
And
S = (Max-Min) / Max
And
Max: first sub-pixel input signal value to pixel, second sub-pixel input signal value and third sub-pixel input signal value of three sub-pixels / maximum input signal value Min: first to pixel It is the minimum value of the three subpixels / input signal values of the subpixel / input signal value, the second subpixel / input signal value, and the third subpixel / input signal value. (A) An image display panel in which a pixel group is arranged in a two-dimensional matrix, a total of P in the first direction and Q in the second direction, P × Q, and
(B) a signal processing unit,
With
Each pixel group is composed of a first pixel and a second pixel along the first direction,
The first pixel includes a first subpixel that displays the first primary color, a second subpixel that displays the second primary color, and a third subpixel that displays the third primary color.
The second pixel includes a first subpixel that displays the first primary color, a second subpixel that displays the second primary color, and a fourth subpixel that displays the fourth color.
In the signal processor
The second (p, q) th [where p = 1, 2,... P, q = 1, 2,..., Q] as counted along the second direction. A first subpixel / input signal to the pixel, a second subpixel / input signal, a fourth subpixel / control second signal obtained from the third subpixel / input signal, and a second subpixel / control signal along the second direction. The fourth subpixel obtained from the first subpixel / input signal, the second subpixel / input signal, and the third subpixel / input signal to the adjacent pixel adjacent to the (p, q) -th second pixel Based on the control first signal, a fourth sub-pixel output signal is obtained and output to the fourth sub-pixel of the (p, q) -th second pixel,
A third subpixel based on at least a third subpixel / input signal to the (p, q) second pixel and a third subpixel / input signal to the (p, q) th first pixel A method for driving an image display device that obtains an output signal and outputs the output signal to a third sub-pixel of the (p, q) -th first pixel,
Assuming that the color defined by (R, G, B) is displayed in the pixel, the hue H and saturation S in the HSV color space are defined by the following equations:
40 ≦ H ≦ 65
0.5 ≦ S ≦ 1.0
A method for driving an image display apparatus, wherein the expansion coefficient α ₀ is equal to or less than a predetermined value when the ratio of the pixels in the range to all the pixels exceeds a predetermined value β ′ ₀ .
Here, in (R, G, B), when the value of R is the maximum,
H = 60 (GB) / (Max-Min)
And when the value of G is maximum,
H = 60 (BR) / (Max-Min) +120
And when the value of B is maximum,
H = 60 (RG) / (Max-Min) +240
And
S = (Max-Min) / Max
And
Max: first sub-pixel input signal value to pixel, second sub-pixel input signal value and third sub-pixel input signal value of three sub-pixels / maximum input signal value Min: first to pixel It is the minimum value of the three subpixels / input signal values of the subpixel / input signal value, the second subpixel / input signal value, and the third subpixel / input signal value.