Image display apparatus and method for operating the same

US8970684B2 · US · B2

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Publication numberUS-8970684-B2
Application numberUS-201113276969-A
CountryUS
Kind codeB2
Filing dateOct 19, 2011
Priority dateOct 28, 2010
Publication dateMar 3, 2015
Grant dateMar 3, 2015

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A controller for a display device includes a formatter and a processor. The formatter generates a predetermined arrangement of left and right image data included in a three-dimensional (3D) video signal. The processor controls operation of one or more backlight lamps of a display device based on the predetermined arrangement of left and right image data and a detected temperature.

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What is claimed is: 1. A method for controlling a display apparatus, comprising: receiving a three-dimensional (3D) video signal that includes left image data and right image data; alternately arranging the left and right image data; detecting a temperature of the display apparatus; and displaying the alternately arranged left-eye and right-eye data on a display by turning on one or more backlight lamps in synchronization with the alternately arranged left-eye and right-eye…

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What does patent US8970684B2 cover?
A controller for a display device includes a formatter and a processor. The formatter generates a predetermined arrangement of left and right image data included in a three-dimensional (3D) video signal. The processor controls operation of one or more backlight lamps of a display device based on the predetermined arrangement of left and right image data and a detected temperature.
Who is the assignee on this patent?
Kim Kangsoo, Lg Electronics Inc
What technology area does this patent fall under?
Primary CPC classification G09G3/342. Mapped technology areas include Physics.
When was this patent published?
Publication date Tue Mar 03 2015 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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