WO2005055598A1 - 前面投写型マルチプロジェクションディスプレイ - Google Patents
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- the present invention relates to a front projection type multi-projection display.
- a multi-projection display is known that can display a single large screen image by arranging in the vertical direction and expanding the projected images from these multiple projector units on the screen. (See, for example, Patent Documents 1 to 9).
- Such a multi-projection display can display high-resolution and high-brightness images as compared to ordinary projectors, and therefore, cinemas, museums, museums, seminar halls, meeting halls, mini theaters, and public places. It is expected to be widely used in the field of home use such as business sector such as institutions and companies, home theater and so on.
- Patent Document 1 Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 8-82854
- Patent Document 2 Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 8-94974
- Patent Document 3 Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2001-339672
- Patent Document 4 International Publication No. 99/31877 Panflet ''
- Patent Document 5 Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 9-326981
- Patent Document 6 Japanese Unexamined Patent Application Publication No. 2001-25 1651
- Patent Document 7 Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 6-178327
- Patent Document 8 Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 9-21 1386
- Patent Document 9 US Patent No. 5956000 Disclosure of the Invention
- the present inventors solve the above-mentioned problems by installing the imaging device in the front projection type multi-projection display casing, and as a result, the adjustment operation is performed.
- the inventors have found that it is possible to shorten the adjustment time while making it easy, and have completed the present invention.
- the front projection type multi-projection display of the present invention comprises a plurality of projector units for modulating and projecting light from a light source according to image information, and a projection image installed on a housing and projected on a screen
- An image pickup apparatus for photographing a predetermined area, a unit image information generation unit for generating image information (hereinafter referred to as “unit image information”) input to each of the plurality of projector units, and a photographing result of the image pickup apparatus.
- a unit image information correction unit for correcting the unit image information.
- the imaging device is installed in the case of the front projection type multi-projec- tion display to photograph a projection image.
- the imaging device Once properly installed in the front projection type multi-projection display chassis, it is not necessary to clean up the imaging device after adjustment as in the conventional case, so it is necessary to reinstall the imaging device each time a projected image is taken. As a result, adjustment work becomes easier and adjustment time becomes shorter.
- the imaging device since the imaging device is installed in the case of the front projection type multi projection display, the imaging device is installed at the correct position with respect to the screen. Effects that make it easier to take pictures of projected images more accurately and easily than before. is there.
- the imaging device since the imaging device is installed in the housing of the front projection type multi-projection display, it is possible to easily obtain correct positional information of the imaging device with respect to each projector unit. There is also a check effect if it becomes possible to perform the corner If of the projected image more accurately than before.
- the control circuit for processing the result photographed by the imaging device is provided. This makes it easy to store the projector in the housing, and facilitates the movement and installation of the front projection type multi-projection display.
- the front projection type multi-projection display of the present invention is a front projection type multi-projection display that can be suitably used for relatively small commercial applications and home applications.
- the imaging device in the imaging apparatus can be installed inside the casing of the front projection type multi-projection display, or can be attached and installed outside the casing such as the front, upper surface, or side of the casing. .
- the ambient light is evaluated by photographing the screen in a state where the light source is not or weakly emitted. It is preferable to further have a state evaluation unit, and to control the amount of light emitted from the light source in consideration of the evaluation result by the outside light state evaluation unit.
- the amount of light emitted from the light source can be increased accordingly to weaken the influence of the outside light at the time of photographing.
- the outside light state evaluation unit photographs the screen under the light emission quantity of at least two or more steps in the light source. It is preferable to have a function to evaluate the state of external light.
- the influence of external light on image quality is non-linear, so by photographing the screen under at least two or more steps of light emission from the light source and evaluating the state of the external light, the influence of the external light at the time of photographing Can be further weakened.
- the imaging device can change the imaging range.
- the change of the imaging range can be performed by changing the position and orientation of the imaging device or changing the configuration of an optical system such as a lens in the imaging device.
- the imaging device preferably further has a zoom function and an autofocus function.
- the shooting range and magnification can be changed as appropriate, thus improving the freedom and flexibility of shooting.
- the focus is adjusted automatically, which improves convenience.
- the imaging device has a plurality of imaging elements.
- the photographing time can be shortened, and as a result, the adjustment time can be further shortened. it can.
- the accuracy of shooting can be enhanced, and as a result, the accuracy of adjustment can be further enhanced.
- the imaging area per imaging element can be reduced, it becomes possible to capture a projected image using an inexpensive imaging element with a relatively low resolution. There is no need to increase the price of the front projection type multi-projection display so much.
- the imaging device is capable of photographing the entire screen.
- the unit image information correction unit may be configured to capture the unit image for adjustment projected by the projector unit. It is preferable to correct the unit image information on the basis of the above.
- the unit image information acquisition unit can correct the unit image information based on the result of capturing a normal image
- the correction of the unit image information is performed based on the result of capturing the adjustment unit image as described above. Doing so will enable more accurate corrections to be made more quickly.
- the unit image for adjustment various unit images suitable for performing correction of unit image information can be used including white or monochrome solid images, monochrome grid patterns, and the like.
- the adjustment image information is stored in advance in the front projection type multi-projection display, and the unit image information generation unit generates the adjustment unit image using the adjustment image information at the time of adjustment work.
- the unit image information for adjustment may be stored in advance in the front projection type multi-projection display, and this unit image information for adjustment may be used as it is during the adjustment operation.
- the adjustment image information may be input (by using a DVD or the like), and the unit image information generation unit may be made to generate the adjustment unit image information using the adjustment image information.
- the unit image information for adjustment may be directly input to the front projection type multi-projection display each time the adjustment operation is performed.
- the unit image information correction unit may determine the shape of a unit image projected by the projector. It is preferable to correct for position, position and Z or tilt.
- the unit image information correction unit is configured to calculate the luminance of the unit image projected by the projector. It is preferable to make corrections for colors and / or.
- the unit image information correction unit is configured to adjust the luminance and / or the brightness of each pixel in the plurality of projector units. It is preferable to make corrections for color.
- the unit image information correction unit compares the adjustment image as a whole formed by the plurality of adjustment unit images projected by the plurality of projector units with the original adjustment image, Brightness for each pixel in the unit It is preferable to have the function of correcting the unit image with respect to and z or color.
- the unit image information correction unit determines a correction parameter determined based on the photographing result. It is preferable to use the above to correct the unit image information.
- the front projection type multi-projection display described in the above (10) further includes a correction parameter storage unit that stores the correction parameter.
- the correction image is automatically acquired by photographing the adjustment image in a predetermined case. It is preferable to further have an automatic correction parameter acquisition device.
- the correction-parameter automatic acquisition device automatically operates to correct the correction parameter.
- the automatic correction parameter acquisition device can be automatically operated to reacquire correction parameters at a fixed time (for example, at 4 am) every day. As a result, smooth image quality can be maintained without user's hand, which improves convenience.
- the correction of the position and Z or attitude of the optical element included in the front projection type multi-projection display is required. It is preferable to further have an optical correction device to perform.
- the optical elements include the projector unit itself and the projection lens of the projector unit.
- an optical correction is first performed on the position and the Z position of the optical element, and then imaging is performed again by the imaging device, and the correction parameter is determined based on the imaging result. More preferable.
- the image for adjustment is taken in a predetermined case to automatically correct the position and Z or posture of the optical element. It is preferable to further have an optical element automatic correction device to perform.
- the optical element automatic correction device automatically operates to correct the position and Z or posture of the optical element, maintaining smooth image quality without the user's hand being shaken. It will be possible to improve convenience.
- the external light state evaluation unit is configured to capture an image of the screen in a predetermined case. It is preferable to have a function of automatically evaluating the state of external light by performing shadows.
- the predetermined case includes, for example, every 30 minutes when the front projection type multi-projection display is turned on or when the front projection type multi-projection display is turned on.
- the light source is preferably a solid light source.
- a solid-state light source is used, which can obtain a stable light emission state as soon as it is lit. Therefore, the time taken to capture the projection image projected on the screen for each projector unit is significantly long. It can be shortened. As a result, it is possible to greatly reduce the adjustment operation time for achieving consistency between the projected images from the respective projector units, and the convenience is greatly improved.
- the solid state light source can be freely turned on and off, the shutter which makes the mechanism complicated can be eliminated. it can. Moreover, since the solid state light source turns on instantly when it lights up, it becomes possible to start shooting immediately, and it also becomes unnecessary to have the time to operate the shutter, and the adjustment time can be further shortened. it can.
- the output of the solid-state light source can be made variable according to the intensity of external light, so that light of an appropriate intensity is always compared to the intensity of external light. Can do the adjustment work. As a result, it is possible to always shoot an accurate projected image. In this case, even if the output of the solid-state light source is increased or decreased, the color temperature hardly changes, so that the photographic result is not adversely affected.
- the solid state light source is an LED light source, a semiconductor laser light source, a solid state laser light source, or an EL light source.
- the projector further includes a solid light source control unit that independently controls the light emission amount of the solid light source for each of the projector units.
- the luminance characteristic and the color characteristic are different from one projector unit to another due to the dispersion of the characteristic in the light source and the electro-optical modulator. For this reason, in the front projection type multi-projection display, the difference between the luminance characteristic and the color characteristic is absorbed by adjusting the voltage applied to the electro-optical modulator for each projector unit. As a result, in these front projection type multi-projection displays, by performing this adjustment, it becomes necessary to use the gradation resources in the electro-optical modulation device, and the front projection type multi-projection display is inherently There is a problem that the number of effective gradations is lowered and the dynamic range is narrowed.
- the difference between the luminance characteristic and the color characteristic can be absorbed by controlling the amount of light emitted by the 'solid-state light source' for each projector unit. become able to. Therefore, according to the front projection type multi-projection display of the present invention, since it is not necessary to use the gradation resources in the electro-optical modulation device, the effective number of gradations inherently possessed by the front projection type multi-projection display Does not decrease or the dynamic range narrows.
- the amount of light emitted by the solid-state light source in the projector units other than the projector with the lowest luminance level is the luminance level in this projector unit. It is preferable to reduce the brightness level to match the brightness level of the low level projector unit.
- the solid-state light source control unit has a function of dynamically controlling the amount of light emitted from the solid-state light source.
- the light transmittance of the electro-optical modulator is reduced when displaying a dark screen as a whole (for example, when displaying a night scene of a movie).
- the entire screen can be darkened by reducing the amount of light emitted from the solid state light.
- the light transmittance of the electro-optic modulator instead of increasing the light transmittance of the electro-optic modulator, Alternatively, by increasing the light emission amount of the solid-state light source, it is possible to brighten the entire screen. As a result, the number of effective gradations and the dynamic range can be made larger than before, and a high-quality front projection type multi-projection display with excellent black level can be obtained.
- the solid-state light source control unit performs dynamic control of the light emission amount of the solid-state light source for each projector unit, an image in which a bright screen and a dark screen exist in the screen is displayed. In such a case, it becomes possible to demonstrate the ability to express beyond the effective number of gradations and dynamic range originally possessed by the front projection type multi-projection display, and it is possible to perform high-quality display. .
- the solid-state light source control unit controls a function of controlling a voltage supplied to the solid-state light source for each of the projector units or for each of the electro-optical modulation devices. It is preferable to have. With this configuration, it is possible to easily reduce or increase the amount of light emitted from the solid-state light source for each projector unit or each electro-optical modulator. It will be.
- the solid-state light source control unit has a function of controlling the light emission period of the solid-state light source for each of the projector units or for each of the electro-optical modulators. Is also preferred.
- the electro-optical modulation device is a liquid crystal device which performs writing twice or more for one unit screen information
- the solid-state light source control unit Preferably, it has a function of causing light emission of a solid-state light source in one frame while avoiding at least a first writing period of the liquid crystal device.
- the liquid crystal device is a hold type display device, so unlike a CRT, which is an impulse type display device, a so-called tailing phenomenon There is a problem that a smooth video display can not be obtained because of this. (For this tailing phenomenon, “Image quality of video display in hold type display” (The Journal of the Institute of Electronics, Information and Communication Engineers, EID 9 9-1 0, 5 See pages 5 to 6 (1 9 9 9-0 6)).
- the so-called n-fold speed can be achieved by making writing of the unit screen information more than twice for one unit screen information.
- the projection image is used because the liquid crystal device is driven (ie, n is a natural number of 2 or more) and the solid-state light source is made to emit light while avoiding at least the first writing period of this liquid crystal device. Can be projected on the screen intermittently. As a result, it is possible to alleviate the tailing phenomenon, which is a drawback of the hold type, and to perform smooth, high-quality video display.
- the light emission of the solid-state light source can not be sufficiently responded to by the liquid crystal molecules in the first writing. Since this is done by avoiding the period, there is also an effect that the contrast in the front projection type multi-projection display can be further improved.
- the electro-optical modulator is a liquid crystal device for sequentially writing an image for each of a plurality of screen areas
- the solid-state light source control unit is a solid-state light source in one frame. It is also preferable to have a function of causing light emission to be performed while avoiding the writing period of the image of the liquid crystal device.
- the solid-state light source emits light by avoiding the writing period of the image, so that the projected image can be intermittently projected on the screen.
- the tailing phenomenon which is a defect of hold type, and to display smooth and high-quality moving images.
- the contrast in the front projection type multi-projection display is further improved. be able to. -Brief description of the drawing
- FIG. 1 is a view showing a configuration of a front projection type multi-promotion display according to Embodiment 1.
- FIG. 2 is a view showing a configuration of a projector unit in the front projection type multi-projection display according to the first embodiment.
- FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing an outline of the front projection type multi-projection display according to the first embodiment.
- FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing an outline of the front projection type multi-projection display according to the first embodiment.
- FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing an outline of the front projection type multi-projection display according to the first embodiment.
- FIG. 6 is a view for explaining the function / effect of the front projection type multi-projection display according to the first embodiment.
- FIG. 7 is a view for explaining the function and the effect of the front projection type multi-projection display according to the first embodiment.
- FIG. 8 is a view shown to explain the function and effect of the front projection type multi-projection display according to the first embodiment.
- FIG. 9 is a view for explaining the function and the effect of the front projection type multi-projection display according to the first embodiment.
- FIG. 10 is a diagram shown to explain the function and effect of the front projection type multi-projection display according to the first embodiment.
- FIG. 11 is a figure shown in order to demonstrate the effect of the front projection type multi-projection display according to the first embodiment.
- FIG. 12 is a diagram for explaining the function and the effect of the front projection type multi-projection display according to the first embodiment.
- FIG. 13 is a diagram showing the configuration of a front projection type multi-projection display according to a second embodiment. .
- 121 14 is a figure shown in order to demonstrate the effect of the front projection type multi-projection display according to the second embodiment.
- FIG. 15 is a block diagram showing an outline of a front projection type multi-projection display according to a third embodiment.
- FIG. 16 is a figure shown in order to demonstrate the effect of the front projection type multi-projection display according to the third embodiment.
- FIG. 17 is a diagram showing the configuration of a front projection type multi-projection display according to a fourth embodiment.
- FIG. 18 is a block diagram showing an outline of a front projection type multi-projection display according to a fourth embodiment.
- FIG. 19 is a diagram showing the configuration of a front projection type multi-projection display according to Embodiment 5 '.
- FIG. 20 is a block diagram showing an outline of a front projection type multi-projection display according to a fifth embodiment.
- FIG. 21 is a block diagram showing an outline of a front projection type multi-projection display according to a sixth embodiment.
- FIG. 22 is a figure shown in order to explain the function and effect of the front projection type multi-projection display according to the sixth embodiment.
- FIG. 23 is a figure shown in order to demonstrate the effect of the front projection type multi-projection display according to the sixth embodiment.
- FIG. 25 is a figure shown in order to demonstrate the effect of the front projection type multi-projection display according to the eighth embodiment.
- FIG. 26 is a figure shown in order to explain the operation of the front projection type multi-projection display according to the ninth embodiment.
- FIG. 27 is a figure shown in order to explain the operation of the front projection type multi-projection display according to the embodiment 10.
- FIG. 28 is a block diagram schematically showing a front projection type multi-projection display according to Embodiment 11. BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION
- FIG. 1 is a view showing the configuration of a front projection type multi-projection display according to the first embodiment.
- Fig. 1 (a) is a front view
- Fig. 1 (b) is a cross-sectional view seen from the side
- Fig. 1 (c) is a view showing a projected image projected on the screen.
- FIG. 2 is a view showing a configuration of a projector unit in the front projection type multi-progression display according to the first embodiment.
- 3 to 5 show the embodiment.
- FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing an outline of a front projection type multi-projection display according to 1;
- the images projected from the four projectors 130 disposed in the housing 102 are as projection planes. It is a front projection type Manolechi projection display projected onto the screen SCR.
- This front projection type mano ray projection display 100 is used by being placed, for example, on a base 104 as shown in FIGS. 1 (a) and 1 (b).
- Each projector unit 130 is, as shown in FIG. 2, an LED light source 132R, 132G, 132B as a solid state light source, three liquid crystal devices as electro-optical modulators 134R, 134G, 134B, a cross dichroic prism
- the illumination light from the LED light source 132R, 132G, 132B has unit image information A1 to An (see FIG. 3) or adjustment unit image information Bl to Bn (figure
- liquid crystal devices 134R, 134G, and 134B modulate the light based on the above to project using the projection lens 138.
- the front projection type multi-projection display 100 has a unit image information generation unit 120, a unit image information correction unit 150, an image processing unit 146, and an optical correction device 154, as shown in FIGS.
- the control unit 110 includes four projector units 130, 30, 130, 130, an imaging device 140, a video signal receiving unit 160, an adjustment image information storage unit 122, and a capture parameter storage unit 152. ing.
- the unit image information generation unit 120 generates a plurality of unit image information Ai An based on the original image information A (see FIG. 3) and the adjustment unit image information B i based on the adjustment image information B. It has the power to generate ⁇ B n (see 4).
- the imaging device 140 has an imaging element 142 for capturing a predetermined area of the adjustment image projected on the screen SCR, and an AD conversion element 144 for converting an analog signal from the imaging element 142 into a digital signal. ing.
- the image processing unit 146 performs image processing on the imaging result of the imaging device 140, and It has a function of comparing with the adjustment image information B etc. and outputting the result to the unit image information correction unit 150.
- a unit image information correction unit 150 is configured such that a boundary between unit images projected by a projector unit adjacent to each other among a plurality of projector units 130 is a screen SCR based on the imaging result of the imaging device 140. As inconspicuous above, it has a function to correct unit image information. As a result, corrected unit image information A i * to A n * is output to each projector unit 130 (see FIG. 5).
- the correction parameter storage unit 125 has a function of storing the correction parameter determined when the unit image information correction unit 150 corrects the unit image information.
- the adjustment image information storage unit 12 2 has a function of storing information on the adjustment image to be photographed by the imaging device 140.
- the imaging device 140 is a front projection type multi-projection display 1 It has an imaging element 1 42 installed inside the housing 12 0 0 (immediately inside the front surface) and capturing a projected image.
- the imaging device 140 is correctly installed in the inside of the housing 102 of the front projection type display panel 100. Once installed, it is not necessary to clean up the imaging device after the adjustment operation as in the conventional case, so it is not necessary to reinstall the imaging device 140 every time a projected image is taken, and as a result, the adjustment operation is easy. Become a tone
- the adjustment time will also be short.
- the front projection type multi-port ejection display 100 according to the first embodiment, it becomes easy to install the imaging device 140 at the correct position with respect to the screen SCR, which is more accurate and easier than the prior art. There is also the effect that it will be possible to shoot adjustment images.
- the correct position of the imaging device 1 4 2 with respect to each projector unit 1 3 0 there is also an effect that position information can be easily obtained, and it becomes possible to analyze a projection image more accurately than in the past.
- the front projection type multi projection display 100 can be easily moved and installed.
- the 100 is a front projection type multi-projection display that can be suitably used for relatively small commercial applications and home applications.
- the imaging element 142 in the imaging device 140 is the same as the one described in the case of being installed inside the housing 102 (immediately inside the front surface).
- the invention is not limited to this, and can be attached and installed on the outside of the housing 102 such as the front surface, the top surface, and the side surface of the housing 102.
- the front projection type multi-projection display 100 as the light source of the projector unit 130, stable light emission state can be obtained as soon as it is lit, using LED light sources 132R, 132G, 132B. Therefore, it is possible to significantly shorten the time until the imaging device 140 captures a predetermined area of the adjustment-use image projected on the screen SCR for each projector unit 130. As a result, it is possible to greatly shorten the adjustment operation time for obtaining consistency between the projected images from the projector units 130, and the convenience is greatly improved.
- the LED light sources 132R, 132G, 132B can be freely turned on or off, so the above-mentioned patent has been described.
- the shutter used in Document 3 can be eliminated.
- the LED lights 3 ⁇ 4 132R, 132 G, and 132 B are lighted, the light becomes stable instantly, so shooting can be started immediately, and the time for operating the shutter is also unnecessary. Adjustment time can be further shortened.
- the LED light source 1 32 R, 1 32 G and 1 32 B are used as the solid light source, In addition to the stable lighting condition, it becomes a front projection type multi-projection display with sufficient brightness and color rendering 1 ".
- the imaging device 140 can change the imaging range S. As a result, it becomes possible to perform high-magnification shooting and a wide range of shooting, and it becomes possible to shoot projected images efficiently in various shooting modes.
- the imaging range S can be changed by changing the position and orientation of the imaging device 140 or changing the configuration of an optical system such as a lens in the imaging device 140.
- the imaging device 140 further have a zoom function and an auto focus function.
- the shooting range S and the magnification can be changed as appropriate, so the freedom and flexibility of shooting can be improved.
- focus adjustment is performed automatically, which improves convenience.
- the imaging device 140 can capture the entire screen SCR. This makes it possible to easily improve the color balance and the luminance balance of the entire screen.
- the unit image information correction unit 150 is based on the result of photographing the unit image for adjustment projected by each projector unit 130. It is preferable to capture the unit image information.
- the unit image information correction unit 150 can also correct the unit image information based on the result of shooting a normal image, but based on the result of shooting the unit image for adjustment in this way, the unit image information By making corrections, more accurate corrections can be made quickly.
- the unit images for adjustment various unit images suitable for correction of unit image information can be used including white or monochrome solid images, monochrome grid patterns, and the like.
- the image information for adjustment is stored in advance in the front projection type projection screen 100, and at the time of adjustment work, the unit image information generation unit 120 is used to adjust the unit image for adjustment using this image information for adjustment. It may be generated.
- the adjustment unit image information may be stored in advance in the front projection type multi-projection display 100, and this adjustment unit image information may be used as it is at the time of adjustment work. '
- the adjustment image information is input (by using a DVD or the like), and this adjustment image information is used to adjust to the unit image information generation unit 1020.
- Unit image information may be generated.
- adjustment unit image information may be directly input to the front projection type multi-projection display 100 each time an adjustment operation is performed.
- the unit image information correction unit 150 has the shape, position, and / or inclination of the unit image projected by each projector unit 130.
- the shape, position and Z or inclination of the projected image from each projector 130 should be optimized to improve the consistency between the projected images from each projector unit 130. become able to.
- the unit image information correction unit 150 has a function of correcting the luminance and / or color of a unit image projected by each projector unit 130. For this reason, it is possible to optimize the brightness and Z or the color of the projected image from each projector unit 130 to enhance the consistency between the projected images from each projector unit 130.
- the unit image information correction unit 1 5 0 is provided with a plurality of projector units 1 3 0, 1 3 0, 1 3 0, 1 3 0 Each pixel has a function to correct for luminance and Z or color. As a result, the consistency between the projected images from the projectors 130 can be further enhanced, so that an image extremely faithful to the original image information can be projected on the screen SCR.
- the unit image information correction unit 150 is projected by the plurality of projector units 1 30 0, 1 3 0, 1 3 0, 1 3 0
- the adjustment image as a whole formed by the plurality of adjustment unit images is compared with the original adjustment image to correct the unit image for luminance and / or color for each pixel in each projector unit.
- the unit image information correction unit 150 corrects the unit image information using the correction parameter determined based on the photographing result. It is supposed to be. Therefore, after the correction parameter is once determined based on the imaging result, it is possible to easily correct the unit image information using this correction parameter.
- the front projection multiple projection display 100 further includes a correction parameter storage unit 152 that stores correction parameters. Therefore, the required storage capacity can be reduced compared to the case of storing the photographing result itself. In addition, it is possible to reduce the amount of calculation when correcting unit image information.
- the apparatus further includes an automatic correction parameter acquisition device (not shown) for taking an image for adjustment and automatically acquiring a correction parameter in a predetermined case. Therefore, for example, when it is necessary to re-determine (re-acquire) the correction parameter (for example, after three months after re-acquisition), the capture parameter automatic acquisition device automatically operates to re-acquire the correction parameter.
- the automatic correction parameter acquisition device can be automatically operated to reacquire correction parameters at a fixed time of day (for example, at 4 o'clock in the morning). Smooth image quality can be maintained without user's hands, which improves convenience.
- an optical correction device for correcting the position and Z or the attitude of the optical elements included in the front projection type multi projection display 100 is provided.
- optical correction is first performed on the position and Z or posture of the optical element, and then the photographing by the imaging device 140 is performed again. More preferably, correction parameters are determined on the basis of the imaging results. In this way, it is possible to first perform large correction optically, and then perform fine correction purely electronicly, so that the unit image information correction unit 150 can generate unit image information. It is possible to minimize the deterioration in image quality that occurs when making corrections.
- the image for adjustment is taken in a predetermined case, and the position and Z or the attitude of the optical element are taken.
- an optical element automatic correction device (not shown) that automatically performs correction for Therefore, for example, when it is necessary to correct the optical element (for example, after three months after reacquisition) or when it is determined every day (for example, 4 am), the optical element automatic correction is performed.
- the device will automatically operate to make corrections to the position and Z or orientation of the optical element so that smooth image quality can be maintained without bothering the user.
- 6 to 12 are diagrams for explaining the function and effect of the front projection type multi-projection display according to the first embodiment.
- the front projection type multi-projection display 100 according to the first embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 3 to 12 as to the shape, position and Z or inclination of the projected image from each projector unit 130. Explain what can be corrected. Also, it will be described how the brightness and / or color of the projected image from each projector 130 can be corrected.
- the unit image information generating unit 120 is converted to the original image information A. Based on the unit image information A i to An is generated.
- Each projector unit 130 projects a unit image according to the unit image information ⁇ ⁇ to ⁇ ⁇ ⁇ ⁇ ⁇ on the screen S C R. Therefore, a projection image relating to the unit image from each projector unit 130 is projected onto the screen S C R.
- the front projection type multi projection display 100 is at the stage before adjustment, the distorted projected image (I a O, I bo, I co, I do) as shown in FIG. 6 (i) Will be projected.
- Adjustment operation 1 adjustment operation of shape, position and Z or tilt of unit image by optical correction device 1 54.
- the adjustment work 1 will be described.
- the unit image information generation unit 1 20 is adjusted.
- Image for Based on the information B the unit image information for adjustment B 1 to B n is generated.
- Each of the projectors 130 projects a unit image corresponding to the adjustment unit image information B i to B n onto the screen SCR. Therefore, at this time, since the front projection type multi-projection display 100 is at the stage before adjustment, the distorted projected image (I a O, I b O, as shown in FIG. 6 (i) as described above. I c O, I do) will be projected.
- optical correction device 154 performs optical correction on the position and / or posture of the casing of each projector unit 130 based on the photographing result.
- optical correction may be performed on the position and the Z or posture of the projection lens 138 or the like of the projector unit 130.
- each projector unit 130 converts unit images corresponding to the adjustment unit image information Bi to B n.
- correction is made on the position and / or posture of the housing of each projector unit 130 on the basis of the photographing result described above. Therefore, as shown in Fig. 6 (ii), the projected image (I al, I bl, I cl, I di) with reduced distortion is projected on the screen SCR.
- Adjustment operation 2 Adjustment operation of the unit image by the unit image information correction unit 150 for shape, position and Z or inclination of the unit image
- the adjustment work 2 will be described.
- the unit image information correction unit 150 determines a correction parameter to be used when correcting the unit image information based on the photographing result. Then, the determined correction parameter is stored in the correction parameter storage unit 152, and after that, based on this capture parameter A plurality of unit image information is generated from the original image information.
- the unit image information generation unit 120 when the original image information A from the video signal reception unit 160 is input to the unit image information generation unit 120, the unit image information generation unit 120 generates unit image information based on the original image information A. However, at this time, unit image information is captured by the correction parameter to generate unit image information Ai * to An *. Therefore, each projector 130 projects a unit image corresponding to the unit image information A 1 * to An * onto the screen SCR. At this time, since the front projection type multi-projection display 100 has already been adjusted, as shown in FIG. 6 (iii), the projected images from each projector unit 130 (I a 2, I b 2, I c 2, I d2) will be precisely aligned.
- Adjustment operation 3 (adjustment operation of luminance and Z or color of the unit image by the unit image information correction unit 150)
- the adjustment work 3 will be described.
- the weighting function is united in the overlapping area. Accumulate to the pixel value of the image information.
- a weighting function as shown in FIG. 10, it is set as a weighting function in consideration of ⁇ correction.
- the projected images from the adjacent projector units P JUa and P JUb can be connected smoothly.
- the projected images from the two projectors P JUa and P JU b in P contact are favorably synthesized and smoothly connected.
- the front projection type multi-projection display 100 when two pieces of unit image information are generated based on the original image information related to the original image (FIG. 12 (a)), these unit images Since these unit images are generated so that (Fig. 12 (b)) is connected smoothly on the screen SCR (Fig. 12 (c)), two adjacent projector units P JUa and P JUb are generated.
- the projected images of are synthesized well and connected smoothly.
- FIG. 13 is a diagram showing the configuration of a front projection type multi-projection display according to a second embodiment.
- FIG. 14 is a view shown to explain the function and effect of the front projection type multi-projection display according to the second embodiment.
- the front projection type multi-projection display 200 is configured such that the optical axis of the light beam projected from each projector unit 130 is perpendicular to the screen surface of the screen SCR as shown in FIG. ing.
- the unit image from each projector unit 130 has almost no trapezoidal distortion.
- the diagram showing the operation and effect of the front projection type multi-projection display 200 according to the second embodiment is different from FIG. 6 shown in the front projection type multi-projection display 100 according to the first embodiment, as shown in FIG. become. '
- Front projection type multi projection display 200 Since the imaging device 140 is installed inside the housing 102 (immediately on the front of the front surface), the same effect as the front projection type multi-projection display 100 according to the first embodiment can be obtained. can get. [Embodiment 3]
- FIG. 15 is a block diagram showing an outline of a front projection type multi-projection display according to a third embodiment.
- FIG. 16 is a figure shown in order to demonstrate the effect of the front projection type multi-projection display according to the third embodiment.
- Fig. 16 (a) is a diagram showing the effects when the unit image has trapezoidal distortion
- Fig. 16 (b) is a diagram showing the effects when the unit image has no trapezoidal distortion.
- the front projection type multi-projection display 300 according to the third embodiment is different from the front projection type multi-projection display 100 according to the first embodiment in the configuration of the control unit as shown in FIG. That is, the control unit 310 in the front projection type multi-projection display 300 according to the third embodiment is the same as the control unit 1 10 in the front projection multi projection display 100 according to the first embodiment.
- the optical correction device 1 54 is excluded.
- the imaging device 140 is installed inside (the front and inner side of the front) of the housing of the front projection type multi-projection display. Therefore, the same effect as in the case of the front projection type multi-projection display 100 according to the first embodiment can be obtained.
- the unit image can be corrected without using an optical correction device, so that the structure can be simplified. There is also the effect that costs can be reduced and reliability can be improved.
- the front projection type multi-projection display 300 can be particularly suitably used as a stationary type front projection type multi-projection display in which the positional relationship with the screen is fixed.
- the front projection type multi-projection display according to the third embodiment 30 In since the unit image information is corrected only by the function of the unit image information correction unit 150 without using the optical correction device, the adjustment method will be described. (Display state before adjustment)
- unit image information generating unit 120 when original image information A from video signal receiving unit 160 is input to unit image information generating unit 120, unit image information generating unit 120 generates unit image information A based on original image information A. Generate i to An. Each projector unit 130 projects a unit image corresponding to the unit image information A 1 to A n onto the screen SCR. Therefore, a projection image relating to the unit image from each projector unit 130 is projected onto the screen SCR. At this time, since the front projection type multi-projection display 300 is at the stage before adjustment, the distorted projected images as shown in (i) of FIG. 16 (a) and (i) of FIG. 16 (b) a0 , Ibo, Ico , Ido) will be projected.
- Adjustment operation 1 adjustment operation of shape, position and Z or inclination of unit image by unit image information correction unit 150
- the adjustment work 1 will be described.
- the unit image information generation unit 120 When the adjustment image information B from the adjustment image information storage unit 122 is input to the unit image information generation unit 120, the unit image information generation unit 120 generates the adjustment unit image information Bi Bn based on the adjustment image information B. Generate (not shown).
- Each of the projector units 130 projects a unit image corresponding to the unit image information for adjustment B i to B n onto the screen SCR. Accordingly, at this time, since the front projection type multi-projection display 300 is at the stage before adjustment, it is shown in (i) of FIG. 16 (a) and (i) of FIG. 16 (b) as above. Such a distorted projected image (I a O, I bo, I c O, I do) will be projected.
- a correction parameter to be used when correcting the unit image information is determined.
- the determined correction parameter is stored in the correction parameter storage unit 152.
- a plurality of unit image information is generated from the original image information based on the correction parameter.
- each projector unit 130 projects a unit image corresponding to unit image information A i * to An * onto the screen SCR.
- the front projection type multi-projection display 300 has already been adjusted, as shown in (ii) of FIG. 16 (a) and (ii) of FIG. 16 (b), These projected images (I a 2 , I b 2, I c 2, I d 2 ) are aligned precisely.
- Adjustment operation 2 adjustment operation of luminance and / or color of the unit image by the unit image information correction unit 150
- the adjustment work 2 will be described. In order to simplify the explanation, we will focus on the adjustment in the overlapping area in two adjacent projector units (assuming P JU a and P JU b respectively).
- the front projection type multi-projection display 100 according to the first embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 9 to 12 used to explain the same.
- the weighting function is applied to the overlapping area so that the projected images (I a 2 and I b 2 ) from the adjacent projector units P JUa and P JUb are connected smoothly. Is integrated to the pixel value of unit image information.
- a weighting function as shown in FIG. 10, it is set as a weighting function in consideration of ⁇ correction.
- the projected images from the adjacent projector units P JUa and P JUb can be connected smoothly.
- the projected images from the two projector units P JUa and P JUb in contact with P are favorably synthesized and smoothly connected.
- the front projection type multi-projection display 300 based on the original image information related to the original image (FIG. 12 (a)), two images are obtained.
- these unit images (Fig. 12 (c)) are generated so that these unit images (Fig. 12 (b)) are connected smoothly on the screen SCR (Fig. 12 (c)).
- projected images from two adjacent projector units P JUa and P JUb are synthesized well and connected smoothly.
- FIG. 17 is a diagram showing the configuration of a front projection type multi-projection display according to a fourth embodiment.
- Fig. 1 7 (a) is a front view
- Fig. 1 7 (b) is a cross-sectional view seen from the side
- Fig. 1 7 (c) shows a projected image projected on the screen
- FIG. 18 is a block diagram showing an outline of a front projection type multi-projection display according to a fourth embodiment.
- the symbols S i and S 2 in FIG. 17 indicate the imaging ranges of the respective imaging elements 142.
- the front projection type multi-projection display 400 includes a plurality of imaging operations for capturing a predetermined area of a projection image projected on an imaging device 440 force S and screen SCR.
- the imaging element used for imaging can be appropriately selected depending on the subject to be imaged, the imaging time can be shortened, and as a result, the adjustment time can be further shortened.
- the accuracy of shooting can be improved, and as a result, the accuracy of adjustment can be further improved.
- the imaging area per imaging element can be reduced, it becomes possible to capture a projection image using an inexpensive imaging element with a relatively low resolution, and the price of the front projection type multi-projection display can be reduced. There is no need to make it so expensive.
- FIG. 19 is a front projection type multi-projection display according to the fifth embodiment
- FIG. 20 is a block diagram showing an outline of a front projection type multi-projection display according to a fifth embodiment.
- the height adjustment in the projector unit 130 and the image sensor 1420 control unit 510 is performed. It is attached to a vertically movable movable switch 106 configured to be vertically movable based on the output of the device 170.
- the position of the front projection type multi projection display 500 relative to the screen SCR is relatively low based on the photographing result by the imaging device 140. If it is determined that the position of each projector unit 130 is not rotated upward, the vertically movable unit 106 is moved upward based on the output of the height adjustment device 170. By moving, it is possible to adjust the position of the front projection type multi projection display 500 with respect to the screen SCR.
- the position of the front projection type multi-projection display 500 with respect to the screen S C R can be correctly adjusted without newly generating trapezoidal distortion.
- the installation operation can be easily performed without deteriorating the image quality. It has the effect of being able to
- FIG. 21 is a block diagram showing an outline of a front projection type multi-port ejection display according to a sixth embodiment.
- FIGS. 22 and 23 are diagrams for explaining the function and effect of the front projection type multi-projection display according to the sixth embodiment.
- FIG. 2 2 (a) shows the case where the white display with maximum brightness is displayed on the full screen of the front projection type multi-projection display according to Embodiment 1
- FIG. 2 2 (b) shows the front projection according to Embodiment 6.
- On the full screen of the multi-projector display Shows the case where white display with maximum brightness is performed.
- Fig.23 (a) is a figure for explaining the brightness adjustment by the liquid crystal device in the projector unit with the highest brightness level
- Fig.23 (b) is a projector unit with the highest brightness level. It is a figure shown in order to demonstrate the brightness adjustment by a solid light source control part.
- the front projection type multi-projection display 600 includes each projector unit in addition to the configuration of the front projection type multi-projection display 100 according to the first embodiment. It also has a solid-state light source control unit 180 that controls the amount of light emitted from the LED light source every 130 minutes. The solid-state light source and control unit 180 also have a function of controlling the amount of light emitted from the LED light source for each liquid crystal device.
- the front projection type multi projection display 600 according to the sixth embodiment in addition to the effects possessed by the front projection type multi projection display 100 according to the first embodiment, the following effects can be obtained. .
- the light emission quantity of the LED light 3 g is controlled independently for each of the projector units 130. Therefore, differences in luminance characteristics and color characteristics of each projector unit 130 can be absorbed by controlling the amount of light emitted from the LED light source. For this reason, as shown in FIG. 23, since it is not necessary to use the gradation resources in the liquid crystal device, the effective number of gradations originally possessed by the front projection type multi-projection display may be lowered or the dynamic range may be reduced. Will not be narrowed.
- the emitted light quantity of the LED light source can be controlled independently for each liquid crystal device. Differences in characteristics can be absorbed by controlling the amount of light emitted from the LED light source.
- Projector unit with low luminance level unit Projected image I.
- the amount of light emitted from the LED light source in the projector unit (projector unit for projecting a single unit projected image la, lb, Id) other than the projector unit for projecting It is lowered to match the brightness level of the projector unit with the lowest brightness level.
- the light emission quantity of the LED light 3 ⁇ 4 is controlled for each color light.
- the solid-state light source control unit 180 independently controls the voltage supplied to the LED light source for each of the projector units 130 and / or for each ⁇ device. Even if it is, you may control the light emission period of a LED light source independently, respectively. In either case, the amount of light emitted by the LED light source can be easily reduced or increased.
- FIG. 24 is a figure shown in order to explain the function and effect of the front projection type multi-projection display according to the seventh embodiment.
- Figure 24 (a) shows the amount of light projected by the projector unit that displays a bright image as a whole
- Figure 24 (b) shows the amount of light projected by a projector unit that projects a dark image as a whole.
- the front projection type multi-projection display 700 (not shown) according to the seventh embodiment is the same as the front projection type multi-projection display 600 according to the sixth embodiment, for each projector unit for each projector unit. It has a solid-state light source that controls the amount of light emission, and a control unit 780 (not shown). Further, as in the case of the front projection type multi-projection display 600 according to the sixth embodiment, the solid-state light source control unit 780 also has a function of controlling the light emission amount of the LED light source for each liquid crystal device. .
- the solid-state light source control unit 780 adds the above-described functions to the amount of light emitted from the LED light source. Also has the function of dynamically controlling
- the entire screen can be darkened by reducing the light emission amount of the LED light source.
- the light transmittance of the liquid crystal device is displayed. By increasing the amount of light emitted from the LED light 3 instead of or in addition to raising the value, the entire screen can be brightened.
- the effective number of gradations and the dynamic range can be made larger than before, and a high-quality front projection type multi-projection display with excellent black level can be obtained.
- FIG. 25 is a figure shown in order to demonstrate the effect of the front projection type multi-projection display according to the eighth embodiment.
- the front projection type multi-projection display 800 (not shown) according to the eighth embodiment is the same as the front projection type multi-projection display 700 according to the seventh embodiment for each projector unit.
- each liquid crystal device has a solid-state light source control unit 880 (not shown) that controls the amount of light emitted from the LED light source.
- the solid-state light source control unit 880 also has a function of dynamically controlling the amount of light emitted from the LED light source, as in the case of the front projection type multi projection display 700 according to the seventh embodiment. ing.
- the solid-state light source the controller 8800, in addition to the functions described above, the emitted light amount of the LED light source
- the front projection type multi-projection display 800 according to the eighth embodiment has the following effects in addition to the effects of the front projection multi-projection display 700 according to the seventh embodiment.
- the front projection type multi projection display 900 (not shown) according to the ninth embodiment is the same as the front projection type multi-projection display 800 according to the eighth embodiment, for each projector unit.
- each liquid crystal device has a solid-state light source control unit 980 (not shown) that controls the emitted light amount of the LED light source, and this solid-state light source control unit 980 It has a function to control dynamically for each projector unit.
- the front projection type multi-projection display 900 according to the ninth embodiment includes, as a liquid crystal device, a liquid crystal device that performs writing twice or more for one unit screen information. Then, in the front projection type multi-projection display 900 according to the ninth embodiment, the solid-state light control unit 990 controls the light emission of the solid-state light source in one frame during at least the first writing of the liquid crystal device. It has a function to avoid the period.
- FIG. 26 is a figure shown in order to explain the operation of the front projection type multi-projection display according to the ninth embodiment.
- Fig. 26 (a) shows the case where the liquid crystal device is a liquid crystal device driven at double speed
- Fig. 26 (b) shows the case where the liquid crystal device is a liquid crystal device driven at triple speed
- Fig. 26 (c) Indicates the case where the liquid crystal device is a quadruple speed liquid crystal device.
- n-fold speed driving (where n is a natural number of 2 or more) liquid crystal device in which writing is performed twice or more for one unit screen information is used and a solid light source is used. Since the emission of light is performed while avoiding at least the first writing period of the liquid crystal device, the projection image can be intermittently projected on the screen. As a result, it is possible to alleviate the tailing phenomenon, which is the drawback of the hold type, and to perform smooth, high-quality moving image display.
- the front projection type multi-projection display according to Embodiment 9 According to 900, since the light emission of the solid-state light source is performed by avoiding such a first writing period, it is possible to further improve the contrast 1 in the liquid crystal device and hence the front projection type multi-projection display. There is also.
- FIG. 27 is a diagram showing an operation of the front projection type multiple ejection display according to the tenth embodiment.
- the front projection type multi-projection display 1000 (not shown) according to the tenth embodiment is the same as the front projection multi-projection display 8 according to the eighth embodiment in each projector unit and in the liquid crystal.
- Each of the devices 134R, 134G and 134B has a solid light source control unit 1080 (not shown) for controlling the light emission amount of the LED light source, and the solid light source control unit 1080 projects the light emission amount of the LED light source. It has a function to control dynamically each time. '
- the front projection type multi-projection display 1000 according to Embodiment 10 includes, as a liquid crystal device, liquid crystal devices 134R, 134G, and 134B which sequentially write an image for each of a plurality of screen areas in one frame. Then, in the front projection type multi-projection display 1000 according to the embodiment 10, the solid-state light source control unit 1080 emits light of the LED light source in one frame and writes the image writing period of the liquid crystal devices 134R, 134G, 134B. Function to avoid have.
- the light emission of the LED light source is performed while avoiding the writing period of the images of the liquid crystal devices 134R, 134G, and 134B.
- the contrast in a multi-projection display is also an effect that it is possible to further improve the contrast in a multi-projection display.
- FIG. 28 is a block diagram showing an outline of a front projection type multi-projection display according to an eleventh embodiment.
- the external light state evaluation unit 190 evaluates a state of external light by photographing the screen in a state where the LED light source is not emitted or is emitted weakly. In addition.
- the solid-state light source control unit 1180 has a function of controlling the light emission amount of the LED light source in consideration of the evaluation result by the external light state evaluation unit 190.
- the external light state evaluation unit 190 in the control unit 1110 captures an image of the screen under at least two or more steps of light emission quantity in the LED light source. It also has a function to evaluate the state of light.
- the external light generally affects the image quality non-linearly, so that at least two or more steps of emitted light quantity in the LED light source By taking pictures of the screen and evaluating the condition of the outside light, it is possible to further reduce the influence of the outside light when shooting.
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