CN104010216A - Display device, update device, and display system and control methods thereof - Google Patents
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Provided are a display device, an update device, and a display system, and control methods thereof. The display device includes an image processor used for processing image signals received from an image source according to a preset image processing process and displaying images on a display; a storage device which is used for storing configuration information; a connector used for providing connection to the update device, wherein the update device updates the preset image processing process; and a controller used for controlling the display to display a UI (user interface) image so as to select one of configuration information stored in the update device and configuration information stored in the storage device in response to determination that the update device is connected to the connector, and controlling the update device to update the preset image processing process through selected configuration information of the UI image.
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Technical field
The equipment consistent with exemplary embodiment and method relate to a kind of display device, the upgrade updating apparatus of described display device, comprise display system and the control method thereof of described display device and described updating apparatus, wherein, described display device is processed the picture signal providing from image source to show image according to default image processing process, more particularly, the equipment consistent with exemplary embodiment and method relate to a kind of display device, the upgrade updating apparatus of described display device, comprise display system and the control method thereof of described display device and described updating apparatus, described display device has the improved application structure of configuration information, wherein, in the time that display device and updating apparatus are connected, described configuration information is referenced for upgrading.
Background technology
Display device is a kind ofly to process picture signal/view data and image is presented on wherein to the device on the display floater arranging.Domestic consumer can with display device can comprise TV (TV) and monitor.For example, the display device providing as TV for example, is processed the broadcast singal that sends from the external source image with the broadcasting channel that user is provided expects according to various types of image processing (, decoding and convergent-divergent).
Display device has embedded image disposable plates, and wherein, the circuit that described embedded image disposable plates is configured to comprise various types of chipsets and memory is to carry out described image processing.But, due to various factors, such as the development of technology and the change of user's request, therefore, to can day by day increasing in the demand of the display device being modified aspect hardware and software and upgrade in the operating period of display device.
For the hardware of the related display device of upgrading, be embedded in the whole of image processing board in display device or be replaced at least partly, to consider and manufacture and use, this is also not easy.And, in order to move senior software, the hardware that need to design corresponding to software.Finally, the user of related display device can need to buy the display device of new upgrading.
Summary of the invention
According to the one side of exemplary embodiment, a kind of display device is provided, comprising: display; Image processor, for processing the picture signal receiving from image source and showing image at display according to default image processing process; Storage device, for being stored in the referenced configuration information of image processing process; Connector, for being provided to the connection of the updating apparatus that default image processing process is upgraded; Controller, be used in response to updating apparatus being connected to determining of connector, control display and show that user interface (UI) image is stored in configuration information in updating apparatus and is stored in the configuration information in storage device selecting, and control the configuration information of updating apparatus based on selecting by the UI image default image processing process of upgrading.
Updating apparatus can be carried out the second processing, default image processing process can comprise the first processing, in response to updating apparatus being connected to determining of connector, controller can be controlled updating apparatus and carry out the second processing, and controlled imaged processor is not carried out the first processing.
Controller can be in response to being stored in configuration information in updating apparatus definite the show UI image different from being stored in configuration information in storage device.
Controller can be in response to being stored in configuration information in updating apparatus and being stored in identical definite of configuration information in storage device and controlling updating apparatus based on being stored in configuration information in the updating apparatus default image processing process of upgrading.
Controller can be controlled updating apparatus based on being stored in configuration information in the storage device default image processing process of upgrading in response to configuration information not being stored in to definite in updating apparatus.
Configuration information can comprise that user configures, at least one in configuration setting, application and the channel list of display device.
According to the one side of another exemplary embodiment, a kind of updating apparatus of display device is provided, comprising: connector, for being provided to the connection of display device, wherein, described display device is processed the picture signal receiving from image source according to default image processing process, and shows image; Image processor, for the definite default image processing process of upgrading in response to display device being connected to connector; Storage device, for store configuration information; Controller, for showing that in response to the definite display device of controlling that display device is connected to connector user interface (UI) image is stored in the configuration information of storage device and is stored in the configuration information in display device selecting, and control the configuration information of updating apparatus based on selecting by the UI image default image processing process of upgrading.
Image processor can be carried out the second processing, default image processing process can comprise the first processing, in response to display device being connected to determining of connector, controller can be controlled updating apparatus and carry out the second processing, and can control display device and not carry out the first processing.
Controller can be in response to being stored in configuration information in storage device definite the show UI image different from being stored in configuration information in display device.
Controller can be in response to being stored in configuration information in storage device and being stored in identical definite of configuration information in display device and controlling image processor based on being stored in configuration information in the storage device default image processing process of upgrading.
Controller can be controlled image processor based on being stored in configuration information in the display device default image processing process of upgrading in response to configuration information not being stored in to definite in storage device.
Configuration information can comprise that user configures, at least one in configuration setting, application and the channel list of display device.
According to the one side of another exemplary embodiment, a kind of control method of display device is provided, comprising: process the picture signal receiving from image source according to default image processing process, and show image; Definitely show that user interface (UI) image is to select to be stored in configuration information in updating apparatus and to be stored in the configuration information in display device for configuration information in response to what updating apparatus was connected, wherein, described updating apparatus is set to for upgrading described image processing process; Configuration information by updating apparatus based on selecting by the UI image default image processing process of upgrading.
Updating apparatus can be carried out the second processing, and default image processing process can comprise the first processing, and control method also can comprise: carry out second by updating apparatus and process; Control display device and do not carry out the first processing.
The step that shows UI image can comprise: in response to being stored in configuration information in updating apparatus definite the show UI image different from being stored in configuration information in display device.
The step of default image processing process of upgrading can comprise: in response to being stored in the configuration information in updating apparatus and being stored in identical the determining of configuration information in display device, based on being stored in configuration information in the updating apparatus default image processing process of upgrading.
The step of default image processing process of upgrading can comprise: in response to configuration information not being stored in to determining in updating apparatus, based on being stored in configuration information in the display device default image processing process of upgrading.
Configuration information can comprise that user configures, at least one in configuration setting, application and the channel list of display device.
According to the one side of another exemplary embodiment, the control method that a kind of updating apparatus of display device is provided, comprising: be connected to display device, wherein, described display device is processed the picture signal receiving from image source according to default image processing process, and shows image; Show that user interface (UI) image is stored in the configuration information in updating apparatus and is stored in the configuration information in display device with selection; Configuration information based on selecting by the UI image default image processing process of upgrading.
Updating apparatus can be carried out the second processing, default image processing process comprises the first processing, the step of default image processing process of upgrading can comprise: in the time that display device is connected, carries out second process by updating apparatus, control display device and does not carry out the first processing by display device.
The step that shows UI image can comprise: in response to being stored in configuration information in updating apparatus definite the show UI image different from being stored in configuration information in display device.
The step of default image processing process of upgrading can comprise: in response to being stored in the configuration information in updating apparatus and being stored in identical the determining of configuration information in display device, based on being stored in configuration information in the updating apparatus default image processing process of upgrading.
The step of default image processing process of upgrading can comprise: in response to configuration information not being stored in to determining in updating apparatus, based on being stored in configuration information in the display device default image processing process of upgrading.
Configuration information can comprise that user configures, at least one in configuration setting, application and the channel list of display device.
According to the one side of another exemplary embodiment, a kind of display system is provided, comprises: comprise the display device of display and image processor, wherein, described display device is processed the picture signal receiving from image source according to default image processing process, and on display, shows image; Be connected to the updating apparatus of display device, wherein, described updating apparatus is upgraded to default image processing process and is processed picture signal according to the image processing process of upgrading, wherein, display definitely shows that user interface (UI) image is stored in the configuration information in updating apparatus and is stored in the configuration information in display device selecting in response to what updating apparatus is connected to display device, the configuration information of updating apparatus based on selecting by the UI image default image processing process of upgrading.
According to the one side of another exemplary embodiment, a kind of image processing equipment is provided, comprising: image processor, for process according to default image processing process from image source receive picture signal, and on display output image; Storage device, for store configuration information; Connector, for being provided to the connection of updating apparatus, wherein, the described updating apparatus default image processing process of upgrading; Controller, for being stored in the configuration information of updating apparatus and being stored in the configuration information in storage device selecting in response to definite image processor output user interface (UI) image of controlling that updating apparatus is connected to connector, and control the configuration information of updating apparatus based on selecting by the UI image default image processing process of upgrading.
Controller can be in response to being stored in configuration information in updating apparatus definite the control image processor output UI image different from being stored in configuration information in storage device.
Controller can be in response to being stored in configuration information in updating apparatus and being stored in identical definite of configuration information in storage device and controlling updating apparatus based on being stored in configuration information in the updating apparatus default image processing process of upgrading.
Controller is controlled updating apparatus based on being stored in configuration information in the storage device default image processing process of upgrading in response to configuration information not being stored in to definite in updating apparatus.
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By the description to exemplary embodiment below in conjunction with accompanying drawing, above-mentioned and/or other aspects will become clear and be easier to be understood, wherein:
Fig. 1 illustrates according to the illustrated examples of the display system of exemplary embodiment;
Fig. 2 is according to the block diagram of the display system of Fig. 1 of exemplary embodiment;
Fig. 3 and Fig. 4 are the flow charts illustrating according to the method that updating apparatus is upgraded to the image processing process of display device in the display system of Fig. 1 of exemplary embodiment;
Fig. 5 illustrates the illustrative case that is optionally connected to two display devices according to the updating apparatus of Fig. 1 of exemplary embodiment;
Fig. 6 illustrates while upgrading the first display device according to the updating apparatus as Fig. 1 of exemplary embodiment, the flow chart of the method for the configuration information that storage changes;
Fig. 7 illustrates according to the selection of exemplary embodiment the flow chart for the method for configuration information that the second display device is upgraded by the updating apparatus of Fig. 1;
Fig. 8 illustrates according to the illustrated examples of the UI image in the display system that is presented at Fig. 1 of exemplary embodiment.
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Below, carry out with reference to the accompanying drawings detailed description exemplary embodiment, thereby by the easily realization example embodiment of personnel in this area with general knowledge.Exemplary embodiment can be implemented according to various forms, and the exemplary embodiment that is not limited to here set forth.For clarity and conciseness, omit the description to known part, and identical reference number is indicated identical element all the time.
Fig. 1 illustrates according to the illustrated examples of the display system 1 of exemplary embodiment.
As shown in FIG. 1, comprise display device 100 and the upgrading hardware of display device 100 and/or the updating apparatus of software 200 according to the display system 1 of this exemplary embodiment, wherein, described display device 100 is provided according to default image processing process by the picture signal providing from external image source (not shown), and shows image based on described picture signal.
In the system 1 of this exemplary embodiment, display device 100 is configured to TV, and wherein, broadcast singal/broadcast message/broadcast data that described TV receives based on the transmitter from broadcasting station carrys out display of broadcast image.But display device 100 can be configured to show various types of devices of image, and is not limited to TV.
Any image can be shown by display device 100, and be not limited to broadcast image.For example, display device 100 displayable images, such as the video of, signal/data based on receiving from various types of image source (not shown), rest image, application, with screen display show (OSD), for controlling the graphic user interface (GUI) of various operations.
Updating apparatus 200 is connected to display device 100, and communicates by letter with display device 100.Updating apparatus 200 is upgraded to the existing hardware of display device 100 and/or the software that connect, and picture signal can be processed by the hardware of the upgrading of display device 100 and/or software, thereby shows the image with improved quality.
Updating apparatus 200 can be connected to via cable or wirelessly display device 100.In this exemplary embodiment, updating apparatus 200 is connected to display device 100 via cable, thus can be between updating apparatus 200 and display device 100 transmit and receive data/information/signal/power.Display device 100 comprises connector/terminal 110, and updating apparatus 200 comprises connector/terminal 210, connects for physical/electrical each other.
Or updating apparatus 200 can be wirelessly connected to display device 100.In this case, supply with operating power from independent external power source or battery to updating apparatus 200.But, with reference to the updating apparatus 200 that is connected to display device 100 via cable, this exemplary embodiment is described.
Display device 100 can be processed the picture signal or the processing that receive from external source according to default image processing process and be stored in the view data storage device, and shows image based on described picture signal/view data.But in this exemplary embodiment, along with display device 100 and updating apparatus 200 are connected, the hardware/software of the display system 1 of carries out image processing process is upgraded, thereby provides the image with relatively improved quality to user.
Hereinafter, with reference to Fig. 2, the configuration of display device 100 and updating apparatus 200 is described.Fig. 2 illustrates the block diagram that forms the display device 100 of display system 1 and the configuration of updating apparatus 200.
As shown in Figure 2, display device 100 comprises: the first connector 110, and wherein, at least one image source 300 is connected to described the first connector 110; The first image processor 120, processes the picture signal receiving from image source 300 by the first connector 110; Display 130, the picture signal based on being processed by the first image processor 120 shows image; User input apparatus 140, exports default order according to user's operation; The first storage device 150, stores unconfined data/information; The first controller 160, controls the operation of all parts of display device 100.
The picture signal receiving from least one image source 300 is sent to the first image processor 120 by the first connector 110.The first connector 110 can receive with one or more audio/video standards (such as, HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) (HDMI), display port (DisplayPort), IEEE1394 (live wire), digital visual interface (DVI), Video Graphics Array (VGA), compound (composite), S video (S-Video), component (component) etc.) consistent signal/data.The first connector also can pass through wired connection (such as, USB (USB), Ethernet etc.) or wireless connections or receive data by network.The first connector can comprise and each standard and the corresponding multiple terminal (not shown) that are connected of connection type.The various external device (ED)s that comprise image source 300 can be connected to splicing ear, therefore can communicate via the first connector 110.
That is to say, can signal/data be sent to display device 100 and can be connected to the first connector 110 from any external device (ED) that display device 100 receives signal/data by the first connector 110, be not limited to image source 300.In this exemplary embodiment, updating apparatus 200 can be connected to the first connector 110.
The first image processor 120 is carried out various default image processing process to the picture signal receiving from the first connector 110.The first image processor 120 to display 130, makes the image signal output of processing to be displayed on display 130 based on the image of corresponding picture signal.
The first image processor 120 can be carried out the image processing of any type, and be not limited to following processing: for example, for signal being separated into the demultiplexing of characteristic signal, decode accordingly with the picture format of picture signal, for interlaced image signal is converted to form line by line go interlacing, for picture signal being adjusted into the convergent-divergent of default resolution, for improving the noise reduction, details enhancing, the conversion of frame refresh rate etc. of picture quality.
The first image processor 120 can be set to image processing board (not shown), wherein, in described image processing board, be installed on printed circuit board (PCB) (PCB, not shown) for the Circuits System (such as various chipset (not shown), memory (not shown), electronic component (not shown) and wiring (not shown)) of carrying out described processing.
The picture signal of display 130 based on exporting from the first image processor 120 shows image.Display 130 can be configured in various type of displays, wherein, described various type of display uses liquid crystal, plasma, Light-Emitting Diode, organic light emitting diode, surface conductive electron emitter, carbon nano-tube, nanocrystal etc., and is not limited to this.
Display 130 also can comprise the add ons that depends on its display mode.For example, in the display mode of use liquid crystal, display 130 can comprise liquid crystal display (LCD) panel, light is offered to the (not shown) backlight of panel and the panel driving plate (not shown) of driving panel.
User input apparatus 140 sends to the first controller 160 by user's operation and input by various default control commands or information.The outside input panel that user input apparatus 140 can be set to be arranged on display device 100 is with Menu key or be set to the remote controller separating with display device 100.
Or user input apparatus 140 can be configured to monomer with display 130.That is to say, if display 130 is touch-screens, user can send to the first controller 160 by default order by the input menu (not shown) being presented on display 130.
Except the first facility information, the first storage device 150 can be stored data according to the control of being undertaken by the first controller 160.The first storage device 150 can be configured to nonvolatile memory, such as flash memory, hard disk drive etc.The first storage device 150 is that the first controller 160 is addressable, and the data that are stored in the first storage device 150 can be by the read/record/amendment/deletion/upgrading of the first controller 160.
For example, the first storage device 150 can be stored operating system for moving display device 100 and at the executable various application of operating system, view data and optional data.
The first controller 160 is controlled the operation of the various parts of display device 100.For example, the sending and receiving that the first controller 160 implements the image processing process of the first image processor 120, carry out signal/information/data by the first connector 110 and with the corresponding control operation of order from user input device 140, thereby control all operations of display device 100.
In order to allow user to utilize the development of technology, the display device 100 with described configuration need to be upgraded along with the past of time.For following various situations, upgrading is necessary, for example, and in order to receive according to the picture signal of other form, in order to receive the higher-quality picture signal of picture signal supported alone than display device 100 or in order to reduce the system load of display device 100.
Display device 100 is upgraded aspect hardware and software.In this exemplary embodiment, the updating apparatus 200 providing for display device 100 is upgraded is connected to the first connector 110, thereby at least one in the configuration of the existing hardware and software of display device 100 upgraded.
With reference to the display device 100 with integrated display 130, exemplary embodiment is described.The various aspects of exemplary embodiment also can be applicable to any image processing equipment, comprise the image processing equipment without integrated display, such as Set Top Box, personal computer etc.
Updating apparatus 200 comprises the corresponding software/hardware configuration of at least part of hardware/software resources with display device 100.These hardware/software configuration of updating apparatus 200 are provided, to carry out the more improved function of at least part of resource than display device 100.In the time that updating apparatus 200 is connected to display device 100, the configuration of updating apparatus 200 replaces at least part of existing resource of display device 100, thus the final quality that is presented at the image in display device 100 that improves.
Hereinafter, will the configuration of updating apparatus 200 be described.
Updating apparatus 200 comprises the second connector 210 being connected with the first connector 110 of display device 100, the second controller 260 that can carry out the second image processor 220, the second storage device 250 of storage data/information and all operations of control updating apparatus 200 processed accordingly with at least part of image processing process of the first image processor 120.
The second connector 210 is connected to the first connector 110, thereby makes can communicate by letter between updating apparatus 200 and display device 100.The second connector 210 can be according to being provided with the corresponding standard of the first connector 110.The first connector 110 can be connected at least one the splicing ear (not shown) in multiple splicing ear (not shown) of the first connector 110.
For example, the second connector 210 can be connected to HDMI terminal (not shown) for sending and receiving picture signal between display device 110 and updating apparatus 200, and can be connected to the sending and receiving of USB terminal (not shown) for data and power.But the first connector 110 and the second connector 210 can be connected according to various patterns.And be not limited to above-mentioned example.
The second image processor 220 can be carried out and the first processing corresponding second is processed, and wherein, described first to process be a part for the processing carried out by the first image processor 120 of display device 100.The first processing and second is processed and is used to differentiating and processing easily, and can be single processed in units or multiple processed in units.Second processes and in function, improves to some extent compared with the first processing, and is implemented by upgrading hardware (such as, chipset) or software (such as, algorithm/executable code/program).
In the time that display device 100 and updating apparatus 200 are connected, the second image processor 220 is carried out the second processing according to the control of being undertaken by the first controller 160 or second controller 260, instead of first processes.By this way, in function, more improved the second processing is implemented compared with the first processing, to replace the first processing, thus overall enhanced image processing process, this will be described.
The second storage device 250 is stored data.The second storage device 250 is configured to nonvolatile memory, such as flash memory and hard disk drive.The second storage device 250 is accessed by the first controller 160 or second controller 260, and the data that are stored in the second storage device 250 are read, record, revise, delete and/or upgraded by the first controller 160 and/or second controller 260.Meanwhile, the first storage device 150 also not only can be accessed by the first controller 160, also can be accessed by second controller 260, and this depends on its configuration.
Second controller 260 is controlled the connection of display device 100 and updating apparatus 200, to carry out general image processing process.Second controller 260 and the first controller 160 can be configured to hardware processor (such as, central processing unit (CPU)).If second controller 260 is carried out than the more improved function of the first controller 160, second controller 260 can be forbidden the first controller 160, and replaces the first controller 160 to control all operations of display system 1.Or second controller 260 can come together to control with the first controller 160 all operations of display system 1.
Hereinafter, with reference to Fig. 3, the example of display device 100 being upgraded by updating apparatus 200 is described.Fig. 3 is the flow chart that the method for the image processing process of display device 100 being upgraded according to the updating apparatus in display system 200 of this exemplary embodiment is shown.
As shown in Figure 3, for example, when receive signal (, broadcast singal) from image source 300 (411), display device 100 is processed described signal according to the order of default image processing process 412,413 and 414.Describe for the sake of simplicity this exemplary embodiment, Fig. 3 only illustrates some example images processing procedures 412,413 and 414, and all image processing process of being implemented by display device 100 are not provided.
Display device 100 is carried out the demultiplexing (412) for the broadcast singal of reception being separated into picture signal, audio signal and optional data.Display device 100 is processed the signal of each demultiplexing, for example, is default picture format (413) by image signal decoding.The picture signal of decoding is zoomed to predetermined resolution by display device 100, to be shown as image (414) on display 130, and shows image (415) based on the picture signal of convergent-divergent.
In these are processed, updating apparatus 200 is provided to carry out with the decoding of display device 100 and processes accordingly and process 423.The decoding carried out by updating apparatus 200 is processed 423 and is processed identically in operating aspect and the decoding of being carried out by display device 100, but in function, improves to some extent compared with the decoding processing 413 of display device 100.Therefore, carry out decoding processing 423 and improve image processing process to replace decoding to process 413.
For example, decoding is processed 423 and can be processed and have high-resolution picture signal or according to not processing the picture signal of form of processing for 413 times in decoding, or picture signal application decoder is processed to 413 irrealizable additional effect.
Therefore, according in the order of the image processing process of this exemplary embodiment, according to the control of being undertaken by the first controller 160 or second controller 260, the decoding of updating apparatus 200 is processed 423 and is replaced the decoding processing 413 of display device 100 to be performed after demultiplexing 412.Process after 423 in the decoding of updating apparatus 200, carry out convergent-divergent (414).
According to described order, display device 100 and the mutual sending and receiving picture signal of updating apparatus 200 and control signal, above-mentioned processing realizes according to the control of being undertaken by the first controller 160 or second controller 260.
Be different from the superseded Fig. 3 of parts of images processing procedure, the second image processor 220 of updating apparatus 200 can replace the first image processor 120 of display device 100, and this is described with reference to Fig. 4.Fig. 4 is the block diagram that the picture signal of reception is sent to the processing of the first connector 110 in display system illustrating according to this exemplary embodiment.
As shown in Figure 4, if updating apparatus 200 is not connected to display device 100, picture signal is received (431) by the first connector 110, is then sent to the first image processor 120 (432).The first image processor 120 process described picture signal and by process image signal output to display 130 (433), therefore, the picture signal of display 130 based on being processed by the first image processor 120 shows image.
Meanwhile, if updating apparatus 200 is connected to display device 100, picture signal is received (431) by the first connector 110, then sends to the second image processor 220, instead of the first image processor 120 (434).The second image processor 220 replaces the first image processor 120 to described picture signal carries out image processing process, and the picture signal of being processed by the second image processor 220 is sent back to display device 100 (435).
Picture signal is walked around the first image processor 120 and is sent to display 130 (436), and therefore, the picture signal of display 130 based on being processed by the second image processor 220 shows image.
Meanwhile, if display device 100 and updating apparatus 200 are connected, second controller 260 can be forbidden the first controller 160, and controls the first image processor 120 and the second image processor 220.Or, if the operating system being stored in the second storage device 250 is the version of more upgrading than the operating system being stored in the first storage device 150, the operating system of the first storage device 150 can be upgraded the operating system that is the second storage device 250 with the operating system of operation upgrading, or the operating system of the second storage device 250 can replace the operating system of the first storage device 150 and be moved.
Utilize this configuration, according to the scalable display device 100 of the updating apparatus 200 of this exemplary embodiment.
Meanwhile, according in the said structure of the display device 100 of this exemplary embodiment and updating apparatus 200, a updating apparatus 200 can replace multiple display devices 100.Fig. 5 illustrates that a updating apparatus 200 is optionally connected to the illustrated examples of two display devices 101 and 102.
As shown in Figure 5, updating apparatus 200 can be optionally connected to one in the first display device 101 being upgraded and the second display device 102 by user.The first display device 101 and the second display device 102 can configure according to the mode identical with the display device 100 of describing with reference to Fig. 2, therefore, will omit description of them here.
In the time that updating apparatus 200 is connected to the first display device 101 by user (A), updating apparatus 200 first display device 101 of upgrading.In the time that updating apparatus 200 execution relate to the operation of first display device 101 of upgrading, various types of configuration informations are produced or are changed.
Described configuration information is by referenced image processing process or information in the time of upgrading image processing process.If the first display device 101 carries out image processing process and be not connected to updating apparatus 200 alone, described configuration information is stored in the first display device 101.
Configuration information comprises the various types of data/information that use in display system 1, for example, user configures (user profile), the configuration setting of the first display device 101 of being set up by user, application, the broadcasting channel list etc. by user installation in the first display device 101.That is to say, configuration information can comprise the needed general information of operation display system 1, and is not limited to information or the data of particular types.
And configuration information can be modified.For example, user can change user's configuration, intensity level or the sound level of the image of demonstration, and new application is installed, and deletes application, the list that changes user's favorite channel etc. of installing.
In the time that the configuration information using in display system 1 is produced or is changed, configuration information is stored in updating apparatus 200, specifically in the second storage device 250.Can by the first controller of second controller 260 or the first display device 101 (referring to Fig. 2 160) realize the storage of configuration information.
Exist a kind of updating apparatus 200 and the first display device 101 to disconnect the situation (A) then reconnecting.
Updating apparatus 200 or the first display device 101 have independently identification information the identification information previous access phase acquisition the other side.Therefore, updating apparatus 200 or the first display device 101 can determine whether the other side's device is the same apparatus being connected at previous access phase.
For example, updating apparatus 200 determines that whether the identification information having obtained is identical with the identification information obtaining from the first display device 101 of new connection.If identification information is identical, updating apparatus 200 determines that first display device 101 identical with current access phase is connected in previous access phase.
Or the identification information whether definite identification information having obtained of the first display device 101 obtains with the updating apparatus 200 from new connection is identical.If identification information is identical, the first display device 101 determines that first display device 101 identical with current access phase is connected in previous access phase.
In this case, the configuration information of updating apparatus 200 based on prestoring carried out upgrading.Therefore, display system 1 can provide and environment for use identical in the time that updating apparatus 200 and the first display device 101 are connected during previous access phase to user.
But, exist updating apparatus 200 to disconnect from the first display device 101, be then connected to the situation (B) of the second display device 102 instead of the first display device 101.The second display device 102 prestores for the information about setting in the reference of carries out image processing process.
In this case, updating apparatus 200 compares the identification information obtaining from the first display device 101 of previous connection with the identification information obtaining from new the second display device 102 being connected, thereby determines that the second display device 102 is different from the first display device 101.Therefore, updating apparatus 200 is determined the configuration information that is stored in updating apparatus 200 and to be stored in configuration information in the second display device 102 different.
Therefore, updating apparatus 200 can need to be determined which configuration information second display device 102 that will be used for upgrading.
According to the present embodiment, in the time that updating apparatus 200 is connected to the second display device 102, updating apparatus 200 is controlled the second display device 102 and is shown that user interface (UI) image is stored in the configuration information in updating apparatus 200 and is stored in any one in the configuration information in the second display device 102 with selection thereon.Then, the configuration information of updating apparatus 200 based on selecting by UI image second display device 102 of upgrading.
Therefore, in the time that updating apparatus 200 is connected to different display device 101 and display device 102 removedly, the user environment being provided by updating apparatus 200 can be provided for display device 101 and display device 102 both.And in the time that UI image is provided, user can select by an environment providing in updating apparatus 200 or display device 101 and display device 102.
This exemplary embodiment is described with reference to following situation: in the time that display device 101 and 102 is connected to updating apparatus 200, updating apparatus 200 is responsible for showing UI image and upgrading.But this exemplary embodiment is not limited to this.Any one in updating apparatus 200, the first display device 101 and the second display device 102 can be responsible for updating operation according to design.
The processing of (, change) configuration information of storage upgrading hereinafter, is described in the time that updating apparatus 200 is upgraded the first display device 101 with reference to Fig. 6.Fig. 6 is the flow chart that described processing is shown.
As shown in Figure 6, in the time that updating apparatus 200 and the first display device 101 are connected (S100), updating apparatus 200 first display device 101 (S110) of upgrading.
In operation S110, updating apparatus 200 obtains and stores the identification information about the first display device 101.
If during upgrading, configuration information is changed (S102), the configuration information of change is stored in (S130) in updating apparatus 200 by updating apparatus 200.
Hereinafter, be described under the state that the processing of Fig. 6 is performed and select the processing for the configuration information of second display device 102 of upgrading by updating apparatus 200 with reference to Fig. 7.Fig. 7 is the flow chart that described processing is shown.
As shown in Figure 7, in the time that updating apparatus 200 and the second display device 102 are connected (S200), updating apparatus 200 determines that whether the second display device 102 is identical with the first display device 101 of previous connection.Can be based on carrying out definite about each the identification information in the first display device 101 and the second display device 102.
If determine that the second display device 102 instead of the first display device 101 are connected, updating apparatus 200 determines whether configuration information is stored in (S210) in updating apparatus 200.
If be stored in the configuration information in updating apparatus 200, updating apparatus 200 determine the configuration information that is stored in updating apparatus 200 whether from the configuration information different (S220) being stored in the second display device 102.
Be stored in configuration information in updating apparatus 200 and to be stored in configuration information in the second display device 102 different if determined, updating apparatus 200 shows UI image 500 (seeing Fig. 8), wherein, described UI image 500 is provided to be stored in the configuration information of updating apparatus 200 and be stored in any one (S230) in the configuration information in the second display device 102 for selecting.
User can select the configuration information of updating apparatus 200 or the configuration information of the second display device 102 by UI image 500.If any one configuration information is selected (S240), the configuration information of updating apparatus 200 based on selecting carried out upgrading (S250).
Meanwhile, in operation S210, if configuration information is not stored in updating apparatus 200, the configuration information of updating apparatus 200 based on being stored in the second display device 102 carried out upgrading (S260).
Meanwhile, in operation S220, if the configuration information of updating apparatus 200 is identical with the configuration information of the second display device 102, the configuration information of updating apparatus 200 based on being stored in updating apparatus 200 carried out upgrading (S270).
According to aforesaid processing, the configuration information being stored in updating apparatus 200 can suitably process 101 and 102 for each.
Although illustrated and described some exemplary embodiments, but person of skill in the art will appreciate that: in the case of not departing from the principle and spirit of the present invention's design, can in these exemplary embodiments, change, wherein, the scope of the present invention's design is limited by claim and equivalent thereof.
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1. a display device, comprising:
Display;
Image processor for process the picture signal receiving from image source according to default image processing process, and shows image on display;
Memory, for store configuration information;
Connector, for being provided to the connection of updating apparatus, wherein, the described updating apparatus default image processing process of upgrading;
Controller, be used in response to updating apparatus being connected to determining of connector, control display and show that user interface (UI) image is stored in configuration information in updating apparatus and is stored among the configuration information in storage device selecting, and control the configuration information of updating apparatus based on selecting by the UI image default image processing process of upgrading.
2. display device as claimed in claim 1, wherein, updating apparatus is carried out second and is processed,
Default image processing process comprises the first processing,
Controller is carried out the second processing in response to the definite updating apparatus of controlling that updating apparatus is connected to connector, and controls image processor and do not carry out the first processing.
3. display device as claimed in claim 1, wherein, controller is in response to the definite UI of the demonstration image that is different from the configuration information being stored in storage device to being stored in configuration information in updating apparatus.
4. display device as claimed in claim 3, wherein, controller is in response to being stored in configuration information in updating apparatus and being stored in identical definite of configuration information in storage device and controlling updating apparatus based on being stored in configuration information in the updating apparatus default image processing process of upgrading.
5. display device as claimed in claim 1, wherein, controller is carried out the upgrading to default image processing process in response to the definite configuration information of updating apparatus based on being stored in storage device of controlling configuration information not being stored in updating apparatus.
6. display device as claimed in claim 1, wherein, configuration information comprises at least one among configuration setting, application and the channel list of user's configuration, display device.
7. a updating apparatus for display device, comprising:
Connector, for being provided to the connection of display device, wherein, described display device is processed the picture signal receiving from image source according to default image processing process, and shows image;
Image processor, for the definite default image processing process of upgrading in response to display device being connected to connector;
Storage device, for store configuration information;
Controller, be used in response to display device being connected to determining of connector, control display device and show that user interface (UI) image is stored in configuration information in storage device and is stored in any one among the configuration information in display device selecting, and control the configuration information of updating apparatus based on selecting by the UI image default image processing process of upgrading.
8. updating apparatus as claimed in claim 7, wherein, image processor is carried out the second process,
Default image processing process comprises the first process,
Controller, in response to display device being connected to determining of connector, being controlled image processor and is carried out the second processing, and control display device and do not carry out the first processing.
9. updating apparatus as claimed in claim 7, wherein, controller is in response to being stored in configuration information in storage device definite the show UI image different from being stored in configuration information in display device.
10. updating apparatus as claimed in claim 9, wherein, controller is in response to being stored in configuration information in storage device and being stored in identical definite of configuration information in display device and controlling image processor based on being stored in configuration information in the storage device default image processing process of upgrading.
11. updating apparatus as claimed in claim 7, wherein, controller is controlled image processor based on being stored in configuration information in the display device default image processing process of upgrading in response to configuration information not being stored in to definite in storage device.
12. updating apparatus as claimed in claim 7, wherein, configuration information comprises at least one among configuration setting, application and the channel list of user's configuration, display device.
The control method of 13. 1 kinds of display devices, described control method comprises:
Process the picture signal receiving from image source according to default image processing process;
In response to the updating apparatus of the default image processing process of upgrading being connected to determining of display device, show that user interface (UI) image is stored in the configuration information in updating apparatus and is stored among the configuration information in display device with selection;
Configuration information by updating apparatus based on selecting by the UI image default image processing process of upgrading.
The control method of the updating apparatus of 14. 1 kinds of display devices, described control method comprises:
Be connected to display device, wherein, described display device is processed the picture signal receiving from image source according to default image processing process, and shows image;
Show that user interface (UI) image is stored in the configuration information in updating apparatus and is stored among the configuration information in display device with selection;
Based on the configuration information of selecting by UI image, the default image processing process of upgrading.
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