TWI735051B - Display device and image moving method - Google Patents

Abstract

A display device includes a display unit and a processing unit, wherein the processing unit is coupled to the display unit. The display unit displays an image and a cursor, wherein the image has an auto-moving mode. When the auto-moving mode is switched on, the processing unit determines whether the cursor is located within a predetermined range around the image. When the processing unit determines that the cursor is located within the predetermined range, the processing unit moves the image to cause the cursor to be located beyond the predetermined range. When the auto-moving mode is switched off and the processing unit receives a control signal, the processing unit moves the image with respect to the cursor in response to the control signal.

Description

Display device and image moving method

The present invention relates to a display device and an image moving method, in particular to a display device and an image moving method that can move an image relative to a cursor.

Currently, various display devices (for example, computer screens, televisions, monitors, etc.) mostly have an on-screen display (OSD) function. Generally speaking, OSD will display images corresponding to various information (for example, brightness, contrast, color, volume, etc.) on the screen for users to adjust. When the user is setting the OSD, the OSD often blocks the information on the screen. At this time, the user must close the OSD in order to see the information that was originally blocked by the OSD, which will cause trouble in use.

One of the objectives of the present invention is to provide a display device and an image moving method capable of moving an image relative to a cursor, so as to solve the above-mentioned problems.

According to one embodiment, the display device of the present invention includes a display unit and a processing unit, wherein the processing unit is coupled to the display unit. The display unit displays an image and a cursor, wherein the image has an automatic movement mode. When the automatic movement mode is turned on, the processing unit determines whether the cursor is located within a predetermined range around the image. When the processing unit determines that the cursor is located within the predetermined range, the processing unit moves the image so that the cursor is located outside the predetermined range. When the automatic movement mode is turned off and the processing unit receives a control signal, the processing unit responds to the control signal to move the image relative to the cursor.

According to another embodiment, the image moving method of the present invention includes the following steps: displaying an image and a cursor, wherein the image has an automatic moving mode; turning on or off the automatic moving mode of the image; when the automatic moving mode is turned on , To determine whether the cursor is located in a predetermined range around the image, when When it is determined that the cursor is within a predetermined range, the image is moved so that the cursor is outside the predetermined range; and when the automatic movement mode is turned off, a control signal is received and the image is moved relative to the cursor in response to the control signal.

According to another embodiment, the display device of the present invention includes a display unit and a processing unit, wherein the processing unit is coupled to the display unit. The display unit displays an image and a cursor. The processing unit determines whether the cursor is located within a predetermined range around the image. When the processing unit determines that the cursor is located within the predetermined range, the processing unit moves the image so that the cursor is located outside the predetermined range.

According to another embodiment, the image moving method of the present invention includes the following steps: displaying an image and a cursor; judging whether the cursor is located within a predetermined range around the image; and when judging that the cursor is located within the predetermined range, moving the image It is like making the cursor outside the predetermined range.

According to another embodiment, the display device of the present invention includes a display unit and a processing unit, wherein the processing unit is coupled to the display unit. The display unit displays an image and a cursor. When the processing unit receives a control signal, the processing unit responds to the control signal to move the image relative to the cursor.

According to another embodiment, the image moving method of the present invention includes the following steps: displaying an image and a cursor; and receiving a control signal and responding to the control signal to move the image relative to the cursor.

In summary, when the image has an automatic movement mode, the user can selectively turn on or off the automatic movement mode of the image. When the automatic movement mode of the image is turned on and the cursor is located within a predetermined range around the image, the present invention will move the image so that the cursor is located outside the predetermined range around the image. At this point, the user can see the information that was originally blocked by the image. On the other hand, when the automatic movement mode of the image is turned off, the user can operate the input device to input control signals. After receiving the control signal, the present invention will respond to the control signal to move the image relative to the cursor. At this point, the user can see the information that was originally blocked by the image.

In another embodiment, the present invention can directly determine whether the cursor is located within a predetermined range around the image. When it is determined that the cursor is located within a predetermined range around the image, the present invention will move the image so that the cursor is located outside the predetermined range around the image. At this point, the user can see the information that was originally blocked by the image.

In another embodiment, the user can also directly manipulate the input device to input control signals. After receiving the control signal, the present invention will respond to the control signal to move the image relative to the cursor. At this point, the user can see the information that was originally blocked by the image.

The advantages and spirit of the present invention can be further understood from the following detailed description of the invention and the accompanying drawings.

1: display device

10: Display unit

12: Processing unit

14: storage unit

100: image

102: cursor

104: predetermined range

106: Information

140: Image moving program

D: predetermined distance

A1: First direction

A2: Second direction

S10-S18, S20-S24, S30-32: steps

FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of a display device according to an embodiment of the invention.

Figure 2 is a functional block diagram of the display device in Figure 1.

Figure 3 is a schematic diagram of the cursor in Figure 1 located within a predetermined range around the image.

Figure 4 is a schematic diagram of the image in Figure 3 after moving.

Figure 5 is another schematic diagram where the cursor in Figure 1 is located within a predetermined range around the image.

Figure 6 is a schematic diagram of the image in Figure 5 after moving.

Figure 7 is a schematic diagram where the image is adjacent to the screen boundary and the cursor is located within a predetermined range around the image.

Figure 8 is a schematic diagram of the image in Figure 7 after moving in the first direction.

Figure 9 is a schematic diagram of the image in Figure 7 after moving in the second direction.

Figure 10 is another schematic diagram of the image near the border of the screen and the cursor is located within a predetermined range around the image.

Figure 11 is a schematic diagram of the image in Figure 10 after moving in the first direction.

Figure 12 is a schematic diagram of the image in Figure 11 after moving in the second direction.

Figure 13 is a schematic diagram of the automatic movement mode turned off and the cursor moved to the image.

Figure 14 is a schematic diagram of the image in Figure 13 after moving with the cursor.

Figure 15 is a schematic diagram of the automatic movement mode turned off and the cursor is located anywhere outside the image.

Figure 16 is a schematic diagram of the image in Figure 15 moving to the position of the corresponding cursor.

Figure 17 is a flowchart of an image moving method according to an embodiment of the invention.

Figure 18 is a flowchart of an image moving method according to another embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 19 is a flowchart of an image moving method according to another embodiment of the present invention.

Please refer to FIGS. 1 to 6. FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of a display device 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 2 is a functional block diagram of the display device 1 in FIG. 1, and FIG. 3 is a first In the figure, the cursor 102 is located within a predetermined range 104 around the image 100. Figure 4 is a schematic diagram of the image 100 in Figure 3 after being moved. Figure 5 is a schematic diagram of the cursor 102 in the first image being located in the image 100. Another schematic diagram of the surrounding predetermined range 104. FIG. 6 is a schematic diagram of the image 100 in FIG. 5 after being moved.

As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the display device 1 includes a display unit 10, a processing unit 12, and a storage unit 14. The processing unit 12 is coupled to the display unit 10 and the storage unit 14. In this embodiment, the display unit 10 can be a display panel, the processing unit 12 can be a processor or a controller with signal processing functions, and the storage unit 14 can be a memory, a hard disk, or other data storage devices. Generally speaking, the display device 1 will also be provided with necessary software and hardware components for operation, such as input/output ports, application programs, circuit boards, power supplies, etc., depending on the actual application.

As shown in Figure 1, the display unit 10 can display an image 100 and a cursor 102, wherein the image 100 can have an automatic movement mode. In this embodiment, the storage unit 14 can store an image movement program 140. When the image moving program 140 is executed, the image moving program 140 can provide an automatic moving mode of the image 100 for the user to turn on or off the automatic moving mode of the image 100. In this embodiment, the image 100 can be an on-screen display (OSD), but it is not limited to this. In another embodiment, the image 100 can also be a file or other window displayed on the screen, depending on the actual application.

In this embodiment, the present invention can set a predetermined range 104 around the image 100 first. For example, the boundary of the predetermined range 104 may be a predetermined distance D from the four sides and four corners of the image 100, but is not limited to this. When the user turns on the automatic movement mode of the image 100, the processing unit 12 first The coordinates of the cursor 102 determine whether the cursor 102 is located within a predetermined range 104 around the image 100. For example, the processing unit 12 can first calculate the current distance between the cursor 102 and the image 100. When the current distance between the cursor 102 and the image 100 is less than or equal to the predetermined distance D, the processing unit 12 can determine the cursor 102 Located within the predetermined range 104 around the image 100; on the contrary, when the current distance between the cursor 102 and the image 100 is greater than the above-mentioned predetermined distance D, the processing unit 12 can determine that the cursor 102 is located outside the predetermined range 104 around the image 100 . It should be noted that the size and shape of the predetermined range 104 can be determined according to actual applications, and is not limited to the above-mentioned embodiment.

When the processing unit 12 determines that the cursor 102 is located within the predetermined range 104 around the image 100 (as shown in Figures 3 and 5), the processing unit 12 will move the image 100 so that the cursor 102 is located around the predetermined range of the image 100 Out of the range 104 (as shown in Figures 4 and 6). At this time, the user can see the information 106 that was originally blocked by the image 100. In this embodiment, when the automatic movement mode of the image 100 is turned on, the processing unit 12 can further determine the movement direction of the cursor 102 according to the change of the coordinates of the cursor 102. When the processing unit 12 determines that the cursor 102 approaches the image 100 in a first direction A1 until the cursor 102 is within the predetermined range 104 (as shown in Figures 3 and 5), the processing unit 12 will move the image in the first direction A1. Image 100 (as shown in Figures 4 and 6). In this embodiment, the processing unit 12 can move the image 100 according to the length, width or other predetermined values of the image 100, depending on the actual application. It should be noted that if the image 100 still blocks part of the information 106 after moving, the user only needs to move the cursor 102 closer to the image 100 until the cursor 102 is within the predetermined range 104 to move the image 100 again. In this way, the information 106 originally blocked by the image 100 can be completely revealed.

Please refer to Figures 7 to 12. Figure 7 is a schematic diagram of the image 100 adjacent to the screen boundary and the cursor 102 is located within the predetermined range 104 around the image 100. Figure 8 is the image 100 in Figure 7 A schematic diagram after moving in one direction A1, Figure 9 is a schematic diagram after the image 100 in Figure 7 is moved in a second direction A2, and Figure 10 is a preset where the image 100 is adjacent to the screen boundary and the cursor 102 is located around the image 100 Another schematic diagram within the range 104, Figure 11 is a schematic diagram of the image 100 in Figure 10 after moving in the first direction A1, and Figure 12 is a schematic diagram of the image 100 in Figure 11 after moving in the second direction A2 Schematic.

When the image 100 is adjacent to the screen boundary of the display unit 10 (as shown in Figures 7 and 10), the image 100 will exceed the screen boundary of the display unit 10 after moving in the first direction A1 (as shown in Figure 8 and Shown in Figure 11). Therefore, when the processing unit 12 determines that the image 100 will exceed the screen boundary of the display unit 10 after moving in the first direction A1, the processing unit 12 can move the image 100 in a second direction A2 (as shown in FIGS. 9 and 12). Shown), where the second direction A2 is opposite to the first direction A1. In this way, it is possible to prevent the image 100 from exceeding the screen boundary of the display unit 10 after moving.

On the other hand, when the user turns off the automatic movement mode of the image 100, the user can operate the input device to input control signals to move the image 100 relative to the cursor 102. Furthermore, when the processing unit 12 receives the control signal, the processing unit 12 will move the image 100 relative to the cursor 102 in response to the control signal.

Please refer to Figures 13 and 14. Figure 13 is a schematic diagram of the automatic movement mode turned off and the cursor 102 moves onto the image 100, and Figure 14 is a schematic diagram of the image 100 in Figure 13 after the cursor 102 moves. . As shown in Figure 13, when the automatic movement mode of the image 100 is turned off, the user can move the cursor 102 to the image 100 and operate the input device to input control signals (for example, pressing a mouse or keyboard button to Send a control signal). When the processing unit 12 determines that the cursor 102 moves on the image 100, the processing unit 12 will respond to the control signal to move the image 100 along with the movement of the cursor 102, as shown in FIG. In other words, the user can drag the image 100 to any position by using the cursor 102. At this time, the user can see the information 106 that was originally blocked by the image 100.

Please refer to Figure 15 and Figure 16. Figure 15 is a schematic diagram of the automatic movement mode turned off and the cursor 102 is located anywhere outside the image 100. Figure 16 is the image 100 in Figure 15 moved to the corresponding cursor 102 Schematic diagram of the location. As shown in Figure 15, when the automatic movement mode of the image 100 is turned off, the user can move the cursor 102 to any position outside the image 100, and operate the input device to input control signals (for example, pressing the mouse or keyboard Press the button to send out the control signal). At this time, the processing unit 12 will respond to the control signal to move the image 100 to the position corresponding to the cursor 102, as shown in FIG. At this time, the user can see the information 106 that was originally blocked by the image 100.

In another embodiment, the processing unit 12 can directly determine whether the cursor 102 is located within the predetermined range 104 around the image 100. When the processing unit 12 determines that the cursor 102 is located within the predetermined range 104 around the image 100, the processing unit 12 moves the image 100 so that the cursor 102 is located outside the predetermined range 104 around the image 100. At this time, the user can see the information 106 that was originally blocked by the image 100. It should be noted that the detailed operation process is as described above with respect to the embodiment shown in FIG. 3 to FIG. 12, and will not be repeated here.

In another embodiment, the user can also directly manipulate the input device to input control signals. After receiving the control signal, the processing unit 12 will respond to the control signal to move the image 100 relative to the cursor 102. At this time, the user can see the information 106 that was originally blocked by the image 100. It should be noted that the detailed operation process is as described above with respect to the embodiment shown in FIG. 13 to FIG. 16, and will not be repeated here.

Please refer to FIG. 17, which is a flowchart of an image moving method according to an embodiment of the present invention. The image moving method in Fig. 17 is applicable to the above-mentioned display device 1. First, step S10 is executed to display the image 100 and the cursor 102. Then, step S12 is executed to turn on or turn off the automatic movement mode of the image 100. When the automatic movement mode is turned on, step S14 is executed to determine whether the cursor 102 is located within the predetermined range 104 around the image 100. When it is determined that the cursor 102 is located within the predetermined range 104, step S16 is executed to move the image 100 so that the cursor 102 is located outside the predetermined range 104. On the other hand, when the automatic movement mode is turned off, step S18 is executed to receive the control signal and move the image 100 relative to the cursor 102 in response to the control signal.

Please refer to FIG. 18. FIG. 18 is a flowchart of an image moving method according to another embodiment of the present invention. The image moving method in FIG. 18 is also applicable to the display device 1 described above. First, step S20 is executed to display the image 100 and the cursor 102. Then, step S22 is executed to determine whether the cursor 102 is located within a predetermined range 104 around the image 100. When it is determined that the cursor 102 is located within the predetermined range 104, step S24 is executed, and the image 100 is moved so that the cursor 102 is located outside the predetermined range 104.

Please refer to FIG. 19, which is a flowchart of an image moving method according to another embodiment of the present invention. The image moving method in FIG. 19 is also applicable to the display device 1 described above. First, step S30 is executed to display the image 100 and the cursor 102. Then, step S32 is executed to receive the control signal and respond to the control The signal moves the image 100 relative to the cursor 102.

It should be noted that the detailed embodiment of the image moving method of the present invention is as described above, and will not be repeated here. In addition, each part or function of the control logic of the image movement method shown in Figures 17 to 19 can be implemented through a combination of software and hardware.

In summary, when the image has an automatic movement mode, the user can selectively turn on or off the automatic movement mode of the image. When the automatic movement mode of the image is turned on and the cursor is located within a predetermined range around the image, the present invention will move the image so that the cursor is located outside the predetermined range around the image. At this point, the user can see the information that was originally blocked by the image. On the other hand, when the automatic movement mode of the image is turned off, the user can operate the input device to input control signals. After receiving the control signal, the present invention will respond to the control signal to move the image relative to the cursor. At this point, the user can see the information that was originally blocked by the image.

In another embodiment, the present invention can directly determine whether the cursor is located within a predetermined range around the image. When it is determined that the cursor is located within a predetermined range around the image, the present invention will move the image so that the cursor is located outside the predetermined range around the image. At this point, the user can see the information that was originally blocked by the image.

In another embodiment, the user can also directly manipulate the input device to input control signals. After receiving the control signal, the present invention will respond to the control signal to move the image relative to the cursor. At this point, the user can see the information that was originally blocked by the image.

The foregoing descriptions are only preferred embodiments of the present invention, and all equivalent changes and modifications made in accordance with the scope of the patent application of the present invention shall fall within the scope of the present invention.

1: display device

10: Display unit

100: image

102: cursor

104: predetermined range

D: predetermined distance

Claims (8)

A display device includes: a display unit that displays an image and a cursor, the image has an automatic movement mode; and a processing unit coupled to the display unit; wherein, when the automatic movement mode is turned on, the The processing unit determines whether the cursor is located within a predetermined range around the image. When the processing unit determines that the cursor is located within the predetermined range, the processing unit moves the image so that the cursor is located outside the predetermined range; when the automatic When the movement mode is turned off and the processing unit receives a control signal, the processing unit moves the image relative to the cursor in response to the control signal; when the automatic movement mode of the image is turned on, when the processing unit determines that the cursor is facing a first When the direction is close to the image until the cursor is within the predetermined range, the processing unit moves the image in the first direction; when the processing unit determines that the image will exceed the display unit after moving in the first direction When a frame is bordered, the processing unit moves the image in a second direction, which is opposite to the first direction. The display device according to claim 1, wherein when the automatic movement mode of the image is turned off and the processing unit determines that the cursor moves on the image, the processing unit responds to the control signal with the movement of the cursor And move the image. The display device according to claim 1, wherein when the automatic movement mode of the image is turned off, the processing unit moves the image to a position corresponding to the cursor in response to the control signal. An image moving method comprising the following steps: displaying an image and a cursor, the image has an automatic moving mode; turning on or off the automatic moving mode of the image; when the automatic moving mode is turned on, judging the cursor Whether it is located within a predetermined range around the image, when it is determined that the cursor is located within the predetermined range, move the image so that the cursor is located Outside the predetermined range; and when the automatic movement mode is turned off, receiving a control signal and responding to the control signal to move the image relative to the cursor; wherein when the automatic movement mode of the image is turned on, it is determined that the cursor is facing a first When the direction is close to the image until the cursor is within the predetermined range, move the image in the first direction; when the image exceeds a screen boundary after moving in the first direction, move the image in a second direction Image, the second direction is opposite to the first direction. The image movement method according to claim 4, wherein when the automatic movement mode of the image is turned off and the cursor moves on the image, the response control signal moves the image along with the movement of the cursor . The image moving method according to claim 4, wherein when the automatic moving mode of the image is turned off, the image is moved to the position corresponding to the cursor in response to the control signal. A display device includes: a display unit that displays an image and a cursor; and a processing unit coupled to the display unit. The processing unit determines whether the cursor is located within a predetermined range around the image. When the processing unit determines that the cursor is located within the predetermined range, the processing unit moves the image so that the cursor is located outside the predetermined range; when the processing unit determines that the cursor is close to the image in a first direction until the cursor is located within the predetermined range When inside, the processing unit moves the image in the first direction; when the processing unit determines that the image will exceed a border of the display unit after moving in the first direction, the processing unit moves in a second direction To move the image, the second direction is opposite to the first direction. An image moving method, including the following steps: displaying an image and a cursor; judging whether the cursor is located within a predetermined range around the image; and When it is judged that the cursor is located within the predetermined range, move the image so that the cursor is located outside the predetermined range; wherein, when it is judged that the cursor is close to the image in a first direction until the cursor is located within the predetermined range, move toward the Move the image in a first direction; when it is determined that the image will exceed a frame boundary after moving in the first direction, move the image in a second direction, the second direction being opposite to the first direction.

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