CN105472277A - Image processing apparatus, upgrade apparatus, display system including the same, and control method thereof - Google Patents

Image processing apparatus, upgrade apparatus, display system including the same, and control method thereof Download PDF

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CN105472277A
CN105472277A CN201510890273.2A CN201510890273A CN105472277A CN 105472277 A CN105472277 A CN 105472277A CN 201510890273 A CN201510890273 A CN 201510890273A CN 105472277 A CN105472277 A CN 105472277A
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崔勋
康虎雄
姜真声
金光渊
金泳儓
郑在玹
郑昌柱
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Abstract

An image processing apparatus, upgrade apparatus, display system and control method are provided. The image processing apparatus includes a signal input unit; a first image processing unit which processes an input signal input by the signal input unit to output a first output signal; an upgrade apparatus connection unit connected to an upgrade apparatus which includes a second image processing unit; and a first controller which controls at least one of the input signal processed by the first image processing unit and the first output signal to be transmitted to the upgrade apparatus and processed by the second image processing unit if the upgrade apparatus is connected to the upgrade apparatus connection unit.

Description

Image processing equipment, updating apparatus, display system and control method thereof
The divisional application that the application is the applying date is on December 21st, 2012, application number is 201210560970.8, denomination of invention is the application for a patent for invention of " image processing equipment, updating apparatus, display system and control method thereof ".
Technical field
The equipment consistent with exemplary embodiment and method relate to a kind of image processing equipment, updating apparatus, the display system comprising described image processing equipment and described updating apparatus and control method thereof, more particularly, a kind of updating apparatus that is connected to is related to the image processing equipment its function being carried out upgrading, updating apparatus, the display system comprising described image processing equipment and described updating apparatus and control method thereof.
Background technology
Image processing equipment is that process sends from various external image sources and by the device of the picture signal of autonomic storage or view data.Image processing equipment can be configured to the image after the upper Graphics Processing of its display floater (such as TV or monitor).Such as, TV processes according to various types of image procossing (such as, decoding and convergent-divergent) broadcast singal sent from the outside of TV, and shows the image of the broadcasting channel that user expects on a display panel.
Image processing equipment has the image processing board being configured to circuit of embedding, and described image processing board comprises various chipset and memory for guiding this image procossing.
But, along with the diversified demand of technical development and user, more and more need the image processing equipment with advanced feature, and the functional of described image processing equipment increases.
In addition, in order to make user utilize the new function of interpolation or the function of upgrading, need user to buy new image processing equipment, this is not cost-effectively or the effective utilization to resource.
Therefore, exist a kind of to by easily adding or expanding the function of new functional or upgrading and the demand of image processing equipment that is upgraded.
In addition, when when upgrade function or specification, also upgrading to the firmware about the supplementary module be included in image processing equipment or change in updating apparatus.
In addition, due to restriction physically, the image processing equipment with 2D image processing function can not reproduce 3D content, and only content can be play as 2D image.In order to 3D content playback is 3D rendering by the image processing equipment making to have 2D image processing function, be embedded in the whole of the image processing board in image processing equipment or must be replaced physically at least partially, this is very difficult in manufacture and use.In addition, user may need to buy the new image processing equipment with 3D rendering processing capacity.
Summary of the invention
The many aspects of exemplary embodiment provide a kind of image processing equipment, updating apparatus, comprise display system and the control method thereof of described image processing equipment and described updating apparatus, and described image processing equipment is by adding or expanding the function of new function or upgrading and be easily upgraded to upgradeable image processing equipment.
In addition, the many aspects of exemplary embodiment provide a kind of image processing equipment, updating apparatus, comprise display system and the control method thereof of described image processing equipment and described updating apparatus, and described image processing equipment can be upgraded to the driving firmware being suitable for the supplementary module of upgrade function or the specification provided by updating apparatus be included in image processing equipment.
In addition, the many aspects of exemplary embodiment provide a kind of image processing equipment, updating apparatus, comprise display system and the control method thereof of described image processing equipment and described updating apparatus, and described image processing equipment is by adding 2D image processing function to or 2D image processing function being expanded to 3D rendering processing capacity and is easily upgraded by 3D rendering processing capacity.
By providing a kind of image processing equipment to realize above-mentioned and/or other side, described image processing equipment comprises: signal input unit; First graphics processing unit, processes the input signal that inputted by signal input unit to export the first output signal; Updating apparatus linkage unit, is connected to the updating apparatus comprising the second graphics processing unit; First controller, if updating apparatus is connected to updating apparatus linkage unit, then at least one in the first controller control inputs signal and the first output signal is sent to updating apparatus and by the second graphics processing unit process.
Described image processing equipment also can comprise: display unit, show at least one in the first image and the second image, wherein, first image and exported by the first graphics processing unit first outputs signal corresponding, the second image to by updating apparatus the second graphics processing unit process and export second output signal corresponding.
If updating apparatus is not connected to updating apparatus linkage unit, then the first output signal can be sent to display unit by updating apparatus linkage unit, if updating apparatus is connected to updating apparatus linkage unit, then the export from the second graphics processing unit second output signal can be sent to display device by updating apparatus linkage unit.
Updating apparatus linkage unit can comprise: the first input signal terminal, and the first output signal is imported into the first input signal terminal; Display unit lead-out terminal, coming optionally to contact with at least one in the main body linkage unit of updating apparatus with the first input signal terminal based on whether being connected to updating apparatus, outputting to display unit with in the first output signal and second being outputed signal.
Described image processing equipment also can comprise elastic component, if updating apparatus is not connected to updating apparatus linkage unit, then described elastic component make in the first input signal terminal and display unit lead-out terminal at least one be flexibly biased, thus the first input signal terminal contacts with display unit lead-out terminal.
Described image processing equipment also can comprise signal connecting elements, if updating apparatus is not connected to updating apparatus linkage unit, then described signal connecting elements is inserted into updating apparatus linkage unit, thus the first output signal is sent to display unit.
Described image processing equipment also can comprise: data selection unit, according to the control of the first controller, select from first graphics processing unit export first output signal and from updating apparatus linkage unit export second output signal one, and by first output signal and second output signal in described one output to display unit; Data allocation unit, according to the control of the first controller, distributes to updating apparatus linkage unit and data selection unit by the first output signal.
If do not connect updating apparatus, then the first controller can control data allocation unit and data selection unit and output to display unit by export from the first graphics processing unit first.
If be connected to updating apparatus, then the first controller can control data allocation unit and data selection unit the export from the first graphics processing unit first output signal is distributed to updating apparatus linkage unit and outputted to display unit by exported by updating apparatus second.
Described image processing equipment also can comprise: picture signal switch, optionally the export from the first graphics processing unit first output signal is sent to display unit, wherein, first graphics processing unit can output to updating apparatus linkage unit and picture signal switch by first, and if do not connect updating apparatus, then the exported by the first graphics processing unit first output signal is sent to display unit by the first controller control chart image signal switch, if be connected to updating apparatus, then the second output signal by updating apparatus process is sent to display unit by the first controller control chart image signal switch.
Picture signal switch can comprise Low Voltage Differential Signal (LVDS) switch.
First graphics processing unit can comprise: the first output port, outputs to updating apparatus linkage unit by first; Second output port, outputs to picture signal switch by first.
First output signal can comprise in the first picture signal and the first audio signal at least one, updating apparatus linkage unit can comprise: the first linkage unit, and at least one in input signal and the first picture signal is sent to updating apparatus; Second linkage unit, is sent to updating apparatus by least one in control signal and the first audio signal, or from least one updating apparatus reception control signal and the first audio signal.
First output signal can comprise in the first picture signal and the first audio signal at least one, described image processing equipment also can comprise: audio output unit, exports the first audio signal and by any one in the second audio signal of the second graphics processing unit process of updating apparatus.
Described image processing equipment also can comprise: receive at least one in wireless user's input unit of the wireless input from user, the access wireless communication unit of Internet and the camera unit of photographic images; And controllability path change over switch, based on whether being connected to updating apparatus to select the first controller or updating apparatus to control at least one in wireless user's input unit, wireless communication unit and camera unit.
If updating apparatus is not connected to updating apparatus linkage unit, then the first controller can control wireless user's input unit, wireless communication unit and camera unit, if updating apparatus is connected to updating apparatus linkage unit, then the first controller does not control at least one in wireless user's input unit, wireless communication unit and camera unit.
If updating apparatus is connected to updating apparatus linkage unit, then updating apparatus by controllability path change over switch control in wireless user's input unit, wireless communication unit and camera unit at least one.
First controller can perform and control to receive about the information of at least one upgrade function provided by updating apparatus, and performs and control with based on the information and executing upgrade function about upgrade function.
Control can be distributed to updating apparatus by the first controller, and the first graphics processing unit can based on the control of updating apparatus to the process of input signal carries out image.
First controller can be performed and control to receive the external input signal inputted by updating apparatus, and performs the external input signal display image controlled with based on reception.
First controller can control be sent to updating apparatus by the first output signal of the first graphics processing unit process and be output to the outside of described image processing equipment.
Described image processing equipment also can comprise at least one supplementary module all holding firmware, and wherein, the first controller can be upgraded based on the firmware of corresponding firmware updating at least one supplementary module described received from updating apparatus.
First controller can be upgraded to firmware according to the control of updating apparatus.
The each firmware held at least one supplementary module described can back up in updating apparatus by the first controller.
Described image processing equipment also can comprise the user input unit selected for inputting user, and wherein, the first controller can be selected to upgrade to firmware based on user.
Described image processing equipment also can comprise the memory cell of Memory Extension display identification data (EDID), and wherein, the first controller can be upgraded to EDID based on the upgrading EDID information received from updating apparatus.
First controller can control optionally to be performed by the first graphics processing unit and the second graphics processing unit for the treatment of each in multiple image processing process of picture signal.
First graphics processing unit can comprise multiple first piece, described multiple first piece of described multiple image processing process of process at least partially, second graphics processing unit can comprise multiple second piece, described multiple second piece respectively to described multiple first piece corresponding and process described multiple image processing process at least partially.
Described image processing equipment also can comprise: multiple switch unit, is connected respectively to first piece and second piece, and is switched to send signal in described multiple first piece and described multiple second piece.
Described image processing equipment also can comprise the user input unit selected for inputting user, wherein, the first controller can select each control in described multiple image processing process optionally to be performed by the first graphics processing unit and the second graphics processing unit based on user.
First controller can control updating apparatus linkage unit and receive three-dimensional (3D) picture signal changed from the first output signal from updating apparatus.
Updating apparatus can be detachably connected to one in the time schedule controller of described image processing equipment, display floater and image processing board.
Updating apparatus can be connected to the connector for subsequent use arranged in time schedule controller.
Updating apparatus can be connected to the groove of image processing board and the display floater be combined with time schedule controller.
Be arranged on updating apparatus on the image processing equipment comprising the first graphics processing unit and the first controller to realize above-mentioned and/or other side by providing a kind of, described updating apparatus comprises: main body linkage unit, is connected to image processing equipment; Second graphics processing unit, is received by main body linkage unit and processes the signal exported from image processing equipment; Second controller, controls the second graphics processing unit.
Described updating apparatus also can comprise: display linkage unit, is connected to display unit, so that the signal by the second graphics processing unit process is sent to display unit.
Main body linkage unit can comprise: the first main body linkage unit, receives by the first picture signal of the first graphics processing unit process of image processing equipment; Second main body linkage unit, receives by the first audio signal of the first graphics processing unit process with by the control signal of the first controller transmission.
Second controller can control at least one in the first controller and the first graphics processing unit.
Second controller can perform and control the information about at least one upgrade function being supplied to image processing equipment is sent to image processing equipment and performs upgrade function.
By image processing equipment, control can be distributed to second controller, and second controller performs the signal controlling to export from image processing equipment with process.
Described updating apparatus also can comprise the signal input unit for inputting external input signal, and wherein, external input signal is sent to image processing equipment by second controller, and controls image processing equipment based on the external input signal display image sent.
Described updating apparatus also can comprise signal output unit, and wherein, second controller can be performed and control to receive the signal that exports from image processing equipment and by signal output unit, described signal outputted to the outside of described updating apparatus.
Described updating apparatus also can comprise the memory cell storing the firmware updating corresponding at least one supplementary module of image processing equipment, wherein, second controller can comprise a controller, and this controller performs and controls to upgrade based on the firmware of described firmware updating at least one supplementary module described.
Second controller can back up the firmware of at least one supplementary module described.
Second controller can be performed and control to select to upgrade to the firmware of at least one supplementary module described based on the user inputted by image processing equipment.
Second controller can perform and control to upgrade based on extending display identification data (EDID) firmware at least one supplementary module described received from image processing equipment.
Second controller can control the second graphics processing unit and produce three-dimensional (3D) picture signal by conversion from the signal of image processing equipment output, and 3D rendering signal is sent to image processing equipment by control subject linkage unit.
Described updating apparatus also can comprise the communication unit communicated with secondary 3D glasses, and wherein, second controller can perform the synchronous of 3D rendering signal based on the signal sent from 3D glasses.
By providing a kind of control method of the image processing equipment installing updating apparatus to realize above-mentioned and/or other side, described control method comprises: process input signal is with output signal output; If updating apparatus is connected to image processing equipment, then at least one in input signal and output signal is sent to updating apparatus; Receive based on the picture signal of at least one input signal and output signal from updating apparatus; Process picture signal, to be shown as image by described picture signal.
Described control method also can comprise: receive the information about at least one upgrade function provided by updating apparatus, and wherein, the step of process picture signal can comprise: based on the information about upgrade function, performs upgrade function.
Described control method also can comprise: receive firmware updating from updating apparatus; Based on the firmware updating received, the firmware of at least one supplementary module be included in image processing equipment is upgraded.
Optionally can be performed by image processing equipment and updating apparatus for the treatment of each in multiple image processing process of picture signal.
Receiving step can comprise: receive three-dimensional (3D) picture signal from least one conversion input signal and output signal from updating apparatus.
By providing a kind of control method of the updating apparatus be installed on image processing equipment to realize above-mentioned and/or other side, described control method comprises: if updating apparatus is connected to image processing equipment, then receive by the first picture signal of image processing device processes; For at least one upgrade function of the first picture signal process image processing equipment; The second picture signal obtained by process at least one upgrade function described is sent to image processing equipment.
Described control method also can comprise: send the information about being supplied at least one upgrade function described in image processing equipment.
Described control method also can comprise: the firmware updating be used for the firmware of at least one supplementary module be included in image processing equipment is upgraded is sent to updating apparatus.
Treatment step can comprise: the first picture signal received from image processing equipment by conversion produces three-dimensional (3D) picture signal, and wherein, forwarding step can comprise: 3D rendering signal is sent to image processing equipment.
Comprise image processing equipment by providing a kind of and be installed to the display system of the updating apparatus on described image processing equipment to realize above-mentioned and/or other side, wherein, image processing equipment can comprise: the first graphics processing unit, processes the first input signal to export the first output signal; First controller, controls the first graphics processing unit and the updating apparatus linkage unit being connected to updating apparatus.Updating apparatus can comprise: the second graphics processing unit, processes the second input signal to export the second output signal; Second controller, controls the second graphics processing unit and the main body linkage unit being connected to updating apparatus linkage unit.If updating apparatus is connected to updating apparatus linkage unit, then at least one the be sent to updating apparatus in the first input signal and the first output signal, and by the second graphics processing unit process.
Information about at least one upgrade function being supplied to image processing equipment can be sent to image processing equipment by updating apparatus, and image processing equipment can perform upgrade function based on the information about upgrade function.
Image processing equipment can comprise at least one supplementary module all holding firmware, wherein, updating apparatus can comprise the memory cell storing the firmware updating corresponding at least one supplementary module described, and image processing equipment can be upgraded based on the firmware of corresponding firmware updating at least one supplementary module described received from updating apparatus.
Optionally can be performed by image processing equipment and updating apparatus for the treatment of each in multiple image processing process of picture signal.
Updating apparatus can be converted to three-dimensional (3D) picture signal by the first input signal with from least one the first output signal that image processing equipment exports, and 3D rendering signal is sent to image processing equipment, image processing equipment can based on the 3D rendering Signal aspects 3D rendering received from updating apparatus.
As mentioned above, one or more exemplary embodiment can provide a kind of image processing equipment, updating apparatus, comprise display system and the control method thereof of described image processing equipment and described updating apparatus, and described image processing equipment is by easily adding or expanding the function of new function or upgrading and be upgraded to upgradeable image processing equipment.
In addition, one or more exemplary embodiment can provide a kind of image processing equipment, updating apparatus, comprise display system and the control method thereof of described image processing equipment and described updating apparatus, and described image processing equipment can be upgraded to the driving firmware being suitable for the supplementary module of upgrade function or the specification provided by updating apparatus be included in image processing equipment.
According to one or more exemplary embodiment, updating apparatus is installed on image processing equipment, thus performs enhancing image processing process.
According to one or more exemplary embodiment, the image processing equipment of process 2D image is combined with the image processing equipment of process 3D rendering, thus upgrade image treatment facility shows to realize 3D and reproduces 3D content easily.
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Fig. 1 is the block diagram of the display system according to exemplary embodiment;
Fig. 2 is the block diagram of the display system according to exemplary embodiment;
Fig. 3 is the block diagram of the display system according to exemplary embodiment;
Fig. 4 illustrates the perspective view being optionally connected to the updating apparatus of the updating apparatus linkage unit of image processing equipment and the major part of signal connecting elements according in the display system of exemplary embodiment;
Fig. 5 is the block diagram of the display system according to exemplary embodiment;
Fig. 6 is the block diagram of the display system according to exemplary embodiment;
Fig. 7 is the block diagram of the display system according to exemplary embodiment;
Fig. 8 is the block diagram of the display system according to exemplary embodiment;
Fig. 9 is the enlarged perspective illustrated according to the updating apparatus linkage unit of the image processing equipment of exemplary embodiment and the method for attachment of updating apparatus;
Figure 10 is the amplification front view of the method for attachment illustrated according to the updating apparatus linkage unit of the image processing equipment of exemplary embodiment and the updating apparatus of display system;
Figure 11 to Figure 17 illustrates perspective view according to the updating apparatus linkage unit of the image processing equipment of exemplary embodiment and the connection of updating apparatus and cutaway view;
Figure 18 is the block diagram of the display system according to exemplary embodiment;
Figure 19 is the block diagram of the display system according to exemplary embodiment;
Figure 20 is the block diagram of the configuration of the display device illustrated according to exemplary embodiment;
Figure 21 is the block diagram of the updating apparatus according to exemplary embodiment;
Figure 22 is the flow chart of the control method of the display device illustrated according to exemplary embodiment;
Figure 23 is the flow chart of the control method of the updating apparatus illustrated according to exemplary embodiment;
Figure 24 illustrates the control operation of display device according to exemplary embodiment and updating apparatus;
Figure 25 is the block diagram of the display system according to exemplary embodiment;
Figure 26 is the block diagram of the configuration of the display device illustrated according to exemplary embodiment;
Figure 27 is the block diagram of the updating apparatus according to exemplary embodiment;
Figure 28 is the flow chart of the control method of the display device illustrated according to exemplary embodiment;
Figure 29 is the flow chart of the control method of the updating apparatus illustrated according to exemplary embodiment;
Figure 30 is the block diagram of the display device according to exemplary embodiment;
Figure 31 illustrates the first graphics processing unit according to exemplary embodiment and the second graphics processing unit;
Figure 32 is the flow chart of the control method of the display device illustrated according to exemplary embodiment;
Figure 33 is the block diagram of the configuration of the display system illustrated according to exemplary embodiment;
Figure 34 is the block diagram of the configuration of the display device illustrated according to exemplary embodiment;
Figure 35 is the block diagram of the configuration of the 3D rendering treatment facility illustrated according to exemplary embodiment;
Figure 36 to Figure 38 illustrates the 3D rendering treatment facility being connected to display device according to exemplary embodiment;
Figure 39 to Figure 43 illustrates the flow chart performing the method for the image processing process of the display device of being upgraded by 3D rendering treatment facility in the display system according to exemplary embodiment.
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Below, image processing equipment, updating apparatus, display system and the control method thereof according to exemplary embodiment is described with reference to the accompanying drawings in detail.
In the exemplary embodiment, " image processing equipment " refers to the display unit of process picture signal, and the inner display unit based on picture signal display image can be included in, or when inside does not comprise display unit, the picture signal of process can be outputted to external display device.Above two types are comprised according to the image processing equipment of exemplary embodiment.Below, process picture signal and comprise for being also called as " display device " based on the display unit of display unit of picture signal display image.
With reference to Fig. 1, image processing equipment 100 and updating apparatus 200 is comprised according to the display system 1 of exemplary embodiment, wherein, the picture signal that image processing equipment 100 provides from external image source (not shown) according to the image processing process process preset to show image, the hardware of updating apparatus 200 upgrade image treatment facility 100 or software.
According in the display system 1 of exemplary embodiment, image processing equipment 100 is configured to the TV of broadcast singal, broadcast message or the broadcast data display of broadcast image received based on the transmitter from broadcasting station.Image processing equipment 100 can be configured to process image or process and the various types of devices showing image, and is not limited to TV.Such as, image processing equipment 100 can be only carries out image process and not show the Set Top Box of image.
Image processing equipment 100 can show the image of any type, and is not limited to broadcast image.Such as, image processing equipment 100 can show based on the signal received from various types of image source (not shown) or the image (such as video, rest image, application, Display on the same screen (OSD)) of data and the graphic user interface (GUI) for controlling various operation.
Updating apparatus 200 is connected to image processing equipment 100, thus communicates with image processing equipment 100.Updating apparatus 200 is upgraded to the existing hardware of the image processing equipment 100 connected or software, and enables picture signal by the hardware after the upgrading of image processing equipment 100 or software process, thus the improved image of display quality.
As shown in fig. 1, image processing equipment 100 comprise from least one image source (not shown) receive picture signal the first signal input unit 110, process the input signal from the first signal input unit 110 and export the first output signal the first graphics processing unit 130, be connected to the updating apparatus 200 comprising the second graphics processing unit 220 updating apparatus linkage unit 160 and control the first controller 140 of the first graphics processing unit 130.
The picture signal received from least one image source and/or broadcast singal are sent to the first graphics processing unit 130 by the first signal input unit 110.First signal input unit 110 can comprise the tuner for receiving broadcast signal.
The picture signal received by the first signal input unit 110 can have various standard according to the display mode of image source and display unit 170.Such as, first signal input unit 110 can receive signal according to HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) (HDMI), USB (USB) and component standard or data, and comprises the multiple splicing ear (not shown) corresponding to each standard.The various types of external device (ED)s comprising image source can be connected to splicing ear, therefore receive picture signal by the first signal input unit 110.
When updating apparatus 200 is connected to updating apparatus linkage unit 160, first signal input unit 110 can be configured to, according to the control of controller 140, input signal is sent to updating apparatus linkage unit 160, and input signal is not sent to the first graphics processing unit 130.That is, the first signal input unit 110 can comprise the multiple output ports for receiving and export input signal, and therefore according to the control of controller 140, input signal is optionally sent to updating apparatus 200 or the first graphics processing unit 130.First signal input unit 110 can be configured to only provide input signal to the first graphics processing unit 130.
First graphics processing unit 130 can comprise: demodulation multiplexer (not shown), performs demultiplexing by the broadcast singal received from the first signal input unit 110 is separated into picture signal, audio signal and optional data; Isolated image signal decoding is predetermined image format by decoder (not shown); And scaler (not shown), by the scale image signals of decoding to predetermined resolution, to show the image based on picture signal on display unit 170.
In addition, the first graphics processing unit 130 can perform various default image processing process to the picture signal received from the first signal input unit 110.Picture signal after process is outputted to display unit 170 by the first graphics processing unit 130, thus is displayed on display unit 170 based on the image of described picture signal.
First graphics processing unit 130 can perform the image procossing of any type, and is not limited to the demultiplexing, the decoding according to the picture format of picture signal, the de interlacing being used for interlaced image signal to be converted to form line by line, the convergent-divergent being used for picture signal to adjust to default resolution, the noise reduction being used for improving picture quality, details enhancing, the conversion of frame refreshing rate etc. such as by Signal separator being characteristic signals.
First graphics processing unit 130 can be provided as image processing board (not shown), in image processing board, the Circuits System comprising various chipset (not shown), memory (not shown), electronic building brick (not shown) and distribution (not shown) processed for guiding these is installed on printed circuit board (PCB) (PCB, not shown).
Meanwhile, updating apparatus linkage unit 160 is connected to the main body linkage unit 210 of updating apparatus 200, thus image processing equipment 100 and updating apparatus 200 transmit mutually at least one in data, signal, information and electric energy.
At least one in the input signal inputted by the first signal input unit 110 and the first output signal exported by the first graphics processing unit 130 can be sent to main body linkage unit 210 by updating apparatus linkage unit 160.
Here, first output signal can comprise in the first picture signal and the first audio signal at least one.
Updating apparatus linkage unit 160 can be configured to the connectivity port according to the universal standard (such as HDMI, USB or element ports).If desired, updating apparatus linkage unit 160 can be configured to transmit data, signal, information and/or electric energy according to Low Voltage Differential Signal (LVDS) standard.
Updating apparatus linkage unit 160 can be set to any type and form, and be not limited to above-mentioned example, as long as updating apparatus linkage unit 160 is configured to make image processing equipment 100 and updating apparatus 200 can transmit mutually at least one in data, signal, information and electric energy.
When updating apparatus 200 is not connected to updating apparatus linkage unit 160, the first picture signal exported by the first graphics processing unit 130 is sent to display unit 170 by updating apparatus linkage unit 160.
Updating apparatus linkage unit 160 receives by the main body linkage unit 210 of updating apparatus 200 the second output signal processed by the second graphics processing unit 220, and the receive second output signal is sent to display unit 170.
If desired, when updating apparatus 200 is configured to export the second output signal directly to display unit 170, and during not via image processing equipment 100, updating apparatus linkage unit 160 does not receive the second output signal from updating apparatus 200.
Updating apparatus linkage unit 160 can make can transfer control instruction between the first controller 140 and the second controller 230 of updating apparatus 200.That is, updating apparatus linkage unit 160 can have the connectivity port for sending and receive control command.
Meanwhile, when updating apparatus 200 is not connected to updating apparatus linkage unit 160, the first controller 140 controls the first graphics processing unit 130 and processes input signal.
When updating apparatus 200 is connected to updating apparatus linkage unit 160, first controller 140 controls the first signal input unit 110 and the first graphics processing unit 130, and at least one during input signal and first is outputed signal is sent to updating apparatus 200 by updating apparatus linkage unit 160 and is processed by the second graphics processing unit 220.
Whether the first controller 140 can be detected updating apparatus 200 and be connected by updating apparatus linkage unit 160.
When updating apparatus linkage unit 160 receives by main body linkage unit 210 the second output signal processed by updating apparatus 200, the first controller 140 can control updating apparatus linkage unit 160 and second output signal is sent to display unit 170.
Image processing equipment 100 also can comprise: display unit 170, to output signal the first corresponding image for showing and processes with the second graphics processing unit 220 by updating apparatus 200 and export second at least one outputing signal in the second corresponding image to first.
That is, when updating apparatus 200 is not connected to updating apparatus linkage unit 160, display unit 170 display outputs signal the first corresponding image to exported by the first graphics processing unit 130 first.When updating apparatus 200 is connected to updating apparatus linkage unit 160, display unit 170 display outputs signal the second corresponding image to exported by the second graphics processing unit 220 second.
Display unit 170 can be configured to the various display modes using liquid crystal, plasma, light-emitting diode, Organic Light Emitting Diode, surface-conduction electron emission device, carbon nano-tube, nanocrystal etc., and is not limited thereto.
Display unit 170 also can comprise add ons according to its display mode.Such as, under the display mode using liquid crystal, display unit 170 can comprise liquid crystal display (LCD) panel, provide the panel driving plate (not shown) of the back light unit (not shown) of light and driving panel to panel.
In addition, image processing equipment 100 also can comprise: conversion amplifying unit 180, is converted to preset format by the audio signal be separated by the first graphics processing unit 130 and amplifies this signal; Audio output unit 190, exports the audio signal of amplifying.Here, audio output unit 190 can comprise loud speaker.
In addition, image processing equipment 100 also can comprise: user input unit 120, and the manipulation according to user exports pre-set commands; First memory cell 150, stores unrestricted data or information.
User input unit 120 based on user manipulation and input various default control command or unrestricted information are sent to the first controller 140.User input unit 120 can be set to input panel and the Menu key of the outside being arranged on image processing equipment 100, or can be set to the remote controller that is separated with image processing equipment 100.
User input unit 120 can be configured to use short-distance wireless communication method (such as bluetooth or infrared communication) to communicate with image processing equipment 100.In this case, user input unit 120 can comprise Wireless Keyboard, wireless mouse etc. and remote controller.
If desired, user input unit 120 can be configured to be integrated with display unit 170 one-tenth.That is, if display unit 170 is touch-screens, then pre-set commands is sent to the first controller 140 by the input menu (not shown) be presented on display unit 170 by user.
First memory cell 150 can according to the unrestricted data of control store of the first controller 140.First memory cell 150 can be configured to nonvolatile memory, such as flash memory and hard disk drive.First memory cell 150 can be accessed by the first controller 140, and the data be stored in the first memory cell 150 can be read, record, revise, delete or upgrade by the first controller 140.
First memory cell 150 can store such as operating system and the various application that can perform in an operating system, view data and the optional data of runs image processing equipment 100.
The various assembly executive control operations of the first controller 140 pairs of image processing equipments 100.Such as, the transmit operation of the first controller 140 is guided through image procossing that the first graphics processing unit 130 carries out, undertaken by the first signal input unit 110 signal, information or data or receive operation and the control operation corresponding to the order from user input unit 120, thus control the integrated operation of image processing equipment 100.
Updating apparatus 200 can via wired or wireless and be connected to image processing equipment 100.In the exemplary embodiment, updating apparatus 200 and image processing equipment 100 can via being wiredly connected to each other to transmit and receive data, information, signal or electric energy.As mentioned above, updating apparatus 200 comprises main body linkage unit 210, main body linkage unit 210 is for being sent to image processing equipment 100 or receiving electric energy and data from image processing equipment 100 by electric energy and data, image processing equipment 100 comprises updating apparatus linkage unit 160, and updating apparatus linkage unit 160 is for being sent to updating apparatus 200 or receiving electric energy and data from updating apparatus 200 by electric energy and data.That is, updating apparatus 200 receives the electric energy needed for driving by main body linkage unit 210 from image processing equipment 100.As necessary, updating apparatus 200 also can comprise electric energy conversion unit (not shown), and electric energy conversion unit is used for the electric energy inputted from image processing equipment 100 to be converted to the electric energy needed for driving.
Directly driving operation needed for electric energy can not be provided by main body linkage unit 210 to updating apparatus 200 from image processing equipment 100 from independent external power source (source power supply or battery).
In addition, different from Fig. 1, if necessary, then updating apparatus 200 can wirelessly be connected to image processing equipment 100.In this case, operational power can not provided from image processing equipment 100 to updating apparatus 200 from independent external power source or battery.
Until updating apparatus 200 is connected to image processing equipment 100, otherwise image processing equipment 100 independently processes the picture signal of the external reception from image processing equipment 100 according to the image processing process preset, and based on described Signal aspects image.But, when updating apparatus 200 is connected to image processing equipment 100, the hardware of display system 1 or software merit rating performing above image processing process is upgraded.Therefore, because updating apparatus 200 can provide new function or the function of renewal to user.Such as, owing to being connected to updating apparatus 200, because herein is provided the image with the quality higher than the quality of the independent image realized by image processing equipment 100.
Updating apparatus 200 comprise be connected to image processing equipment 100 main body linkage unit 210, receive and process the second graphics processing unit 220 of the signal exported from image processing equipment 100 by main body linkage unit 210 and control the second controller 230 of the second graphics processing unit 220.
When the second graphics processing unit 220 is configured to only be controlled by the first controller 140 of image processing equipment 100, second controller 230 can be omitted if desired.
Any input signal that second graphics processing unit 220 processes the first signal input unit 110 exported from image processing equipment 100 and the first output signal exported from the first graphics processing unit 130, and signal is exported as the second output signal.
The second output signal exported by the second graphics processing unit 220 is sent to display unit 170 by main body linkage unit 210 and updating apparatus linkage unit 160.Therefore, output signal the second corresponding image to second can be displayed on display unit 170.Because the second graphics processing unit 220 additionally performs from the function of the function upgrading of the first graphics processing unit 130 or the function that can not be guided by the first graphics processing unit 130, the image that so there is no to be realized by image processing equipment 100 or be difficult to the upgrading realized by image processing equipment 100 is displayed on display unit 170.
Such as, the first graphics processing unit 130 can not provide full HD image, but the second graphics processing unit 220 can provide full HD image.In addition, the first graphics processing unit 130 can not realize 3D rendering, but presents 3D rendering by the second graphics processing unit 220.Such interpolation or the function of expansion are only illustrated examples, and are not limited to these examples.
Here, the second graphics processing unit 220 can audio signal and picture signal again, thus the audio signal again processed and upgrade can be supplied to image processing equipment 100.
Meanwhile, updating apparatus 200 also can comprise secondary signal input unit 250, and secondary signal input unit 250 is for sending signal to the second graphics processing unit 220 from image source receiving broadcast signal or picture signal.
In above-mentioned exemplary embodiment, receive or input broadcast singal or picture signal by the first signal input unit 110 of image processing equipment 100.But if needed, then updating apparatus 200 can comprise secondary signal input unit 250, secondary signal input unit 250 is for individually from image processing equipment 100 receiving broadcast signal or picture signal.In this case, when detecting that updating apparatus 200 is connected to updating apparatus linkage unit 160, the first controller 140 of image processing equipment 100 can stop the operation of the first signal input unit 110 and the first graphics processing unit 130.Here, the input signal (broadcast singal or picture signal) inputted by secondary signal input unit 250 is sent to the second graphics processing unit 220 and is processed, and the second output signal exported by the second graphics processing unit 220 is sent to display unit 170 by the updating apparatus linkage unit 160 of image processing equipment 100.Therefore, can show on display unit 170 and output signal the second corresponding image to second.
In a further exemplary embodiment, when updating apparatus 200 is independently by secondary signal input unit 250 receiving broadcast signal or picture signal, the first controller 140 can control the first graphics processing unit 130 and processes the signal by the first signal input unit 110 input and output to display unit 170 by first.Here, display unit 170 can output signal to first the first corresponding image and is shown as main screen or sub-screen.Meanwhile, when receiving broadcast singal or picture signal by secondary signal input unit 250, updating apparatus 200 in the second graphics processing unit 220 processing signals and by second output signal be sent to display unit 170.Therefore, display unit 170 can output signal the second corresponding image be shown as sub-screen or main screen by second according to the first image.Namely, by image processing equipment 100 first signal input unit 110 input the first input signal and be treated to the first image and the second image respectively by the second input signal that the secondary signal input unit 250 of updating apparatus 200 inputs, on display unit 170, the first image and the second image can be shown with picture-in-picture (PIP) subsequently.
When detect be connected to updating apparatus 200 time, the first controller 140 of image processing equipment 100 can cooperate with the second controller 230 of updating apparatus 200 and control the first graphics processing unit 130 and the first signal input unit 110.Such as, first controller 140 can be responsible for a part for the demodulation multiplexer (not shown) of control first graphics processing unit 130, decoder (not shown) and scaler (not shown), and second controller 230 can be responsible for controlling remainder.
If necessary, then the first controller 140 can have the priority for controlling the first signal input unit 110 and the first graphics processing unit 130, and second controller 230 can assist the first controller 140.
In a further exemplary embodiment, second controller 230 can have the priority for controlling the first signal input unit 110 and the first graphics processing unit 130, and the first controller 140 can assist second controller 230.
Meanwhile, when detect be connected to updating apparatus 200 time, the first controller 140 of image processing equipment 100 can send the controlling functions of the first controller 140 to second controller 230 completely.Here, the first controller 140 does not provide control command, and only between the previous object that controlled by the first controller 140 and second controller 230, transmits control command.If desired, special control order wire can be provided separately, to send between second controller 230 and the object previously controlled by the first controller 140 and to receive control command.
Updating apparatus 200 also can comprise the second memory cell 240.
Second memory cell 240 stores unrestricted data.
Second memory cell 240 can be configured to nonvolatile memory, such as flash memory and hard disk drive.Second memory cell 240 is accessed by the first controller 140 or second controller 230, and the data be stored in memory cell 240 are read by controller 140 or controller 230, record, revise, delete or upgrade.First memory cell 150 also can be accessed by both the first controller 140 and second controller 230 according to its configuration.
In addition, the second memory cell 240 can store the operating system of upgrading recently compared with the operating system be stored in the first memory cell 150.The operating system update be stored in the first memory cell 150 can be the operating system of upgrading by the first controller 140 or second controller 230, and drives the operating system upgraded.If desired, the operating system of the second memory cell 240 can be driven, and do not drive the operating system be stored in the first memory cell 150.
With reference to Fig. 2, comprise image processing equipment 100a according to the display system 1a of exemplary embodiment and the updating apparatus 200a of image processing equipment 100a can be connected to.Object as a reference, the element identical with the element in previous embodiment has identical label and will the descriptions thereof are omitted.
Comprise from image source (not shown) receiving broadcast signal or picture signal according to the image processing equipment 100a of this exemplary embodiment and signal-selectivity is sent to first signal input unit 110 of the first graphics processing unit 130 or updating apparatus linkage unit 160a, process the broadcast singal and/or picture signal that are inputted by the first signal input unit 110 and export the first graphics processing unit 130 of the first output signal, by the first output signal and/or the updating apparatus linkage unit 160a and the first controller 140 that are sent to updating apparatus 200a by the input signal that the first signal input unit 110 inputs, wherein, when updating apparatus 200a is not connected to updating apparatus linkage unit 160a, first controller 140 is controlled the first graphics processing unit 130 and processes the input signal inputted by the first signal input unit 110, when updating apparatus 200a is connected to updating apparatus linkage unit 160a, first controller 140 controls the first signal input unit 110 and the first graphics processing unit 130, at least one during input signal and first is outputed signal is sent to updating apparatus linkage unit 160a and is processed by the second graphics processing unit 220.
Here, the first output signal comprises the first audio signal and the first picture signal.
As mentioned above, the first graphics processing unit 130 can comprise: demodulation multiplexer (not shown), performs demultiplexing by the broadcast singal received from the first signal input unit 110 is separated into picture signal, audio signal and optional data; Isolated image signal decoding is predetermined image format by decoder (not shown); And scaler (not shown), by the scale image signals of decoding to predetermined resolution, to show image on display unit 170.
Here, the first picture signal can be separated by demodulation multiplexer picture signal, by decoders decode picture signal or zoom to the picture signal of predetermined resolution.
Here, the first audio signal can be the audio signal be separated by demodulation multiplexer.
Updating apparatus linkage unit 160a comprises: the first linkage unit 161, and the first picture signal and the input signal (the broadcast singal provided from image source or picture signal at least one) that inputted by the first signal input unit 110 are sent to updating apparatus 200a; Second linkage unit 163, is sent to updating apparatus 200a or from least one updating apparatus 200a reception control signal and/or the first audio signal by least one in control signal and/or the first audio signal.
By at least one in the first linkage unit 161 and the second linkage unit 163, the optional data be included in the broadcast singal that processed by the first graphics processing unit 130 is sent to updating apparatus 200a.
There is provided the first linkage unit 161, to send the first picture signal and/or input signal along a direction from image processing equipment 100a to updating apparatus 200a.
There is provided the second linkage unit 163, to send and reception control signal and/or the first audio signal along the both direction between image processing equipment 100a and updating apparatus 200a.
That is, picture signal, control signal or audio signal is transmitted according to the updating apparatus linkage unit 160a of this exemplary embodiment by independent linkage unit and updating apparatus 200a.Send picture signal along a direction from image processing equipment 100a to updating apparatus 200a, transmit control signal or audio signal along the both direction between image processing equipment 100a and updating apparatus 200a.
Updating apparatus 200a comprise the updating apparatus linkage unit 160a that can be connected to image processing equipment 100a main body linkage unit 210a, the second graphics processing unit 220, control the second controller 230 of the second graphics processing unit 220 and the display linkage unit 260 of the second picture signal processed by the second graphics processing unit 220 be provided to display unit 170.
Main body linkage unit 210a comprises and is connected respectively to first linkage unit 161 of image processing equipment 100a and the first main body linkage unit 211 and the second main body linkage unit 213 of the second linkage unit 163.
First linkage unit 161 and the first main body linkage unit 211 can via wired or wireless and be connected to each other.Under exemplary wired connection pattern, the first linkage unit 161 can be connected with cable (not shown) via connector (not shown) with the first main body linkage unit 211.
Second linkage unit 163 and the second main body linkage unit 213 also can via wired or wireless and be connected to each other.Under exemplary wired connection pattern, the second linkage unit 163 also can be connected with cable (not shown) via connector (not shown) with the second main body linkage unit 213.
The input signal inputted by the first main body linkage unit 211 and/or the first picture signal are provided to the second graphics processing unit 220, and the audio signal inputted by the second main body linkage unit 213 and/or control signal are provided to second controller 230 or the second graphics processing unit 220.
Second graphics processing unit 220 processes the input signal and/or the first picture signal that are inputted by main body linkage unit 210a, to export the second picture signal.
The second picture signal exported is sent to display unit 170 by display linkage unit 260, thus second image corresponding to the second picture signal can be shown on display unit 170.Here, display unit 170 can comprise and will be connected to the linkage unit 171 of display linkage unit 260.
Here, linkage unit 171 and display linkage unit 260 can comprise connector respectively, and use cable to be connected via wired.If desired, linkage unit 171 and display linkage unit 260 also can wirelessly be connected.
Meanwhile, the first audio signal that the second graphics processing unit 220 sends from image processing equipment 100a by process exports the second audio signal.The second audio signal exported is sent to conversion amplifying unit 180 by the second main body linkage unit 213 and the second linkage unit 163, and is output as sound by audio output unit 190.
Here, the second audio signal processed in updating apparatus 200a can be sent to conversion amplifying unit 180 via the first graphics processing unit 130 from the second linkage unit 163.If desired, the second audio signal can be sent straight to conversion amplifying unit 180 from the second linkage unit 163.
The audio signal of being amplified by conversion amplifying unit 180 exports linkage unit 193 by the audio frequency removably connected and linkage unit 191 is sent to audio output unit 190, and can be output as sound.Linkage unit 191 can be arranged in audio output unit 190, and audio frequency exports linkage unit 193 and can be installed on image processing board 101.
Here, before updating apparatus 200a is installed on image processing equipment 100a, the first linkage unit 161 on image processing board 101 and the linkage unit 171 of display unit 170 can use cable (not shown) and connector (not shown) to be connected to each other via wired.In addition, because the second linkage unit 163 prepares to install updating apparatus 200a, therefore the second linkage unit 163 keeps not connecting, until updating apparatus 200a is mounted.
When updating apparatus 200a to be installed in image processing equipment 100a to upgrade to the function of image processing equipment 100a, disconnect the connection of the linkage unit 171 of the first linkage unit 161 and display unit 170, and the first main body linkage unit 211 of the first linkage unit 161 and updating apparatus 200a uses cable (not shown) or connector (not shown) to be connected to each other subsequently, the second linkage unit 163 and the second main body linkage unit 213 are connected in the same manner.In addition, the display linkage unit 260 of updating apparatus 200a and the linkage unit 171 of display unit 170 that disconnects are via wired or wireless and be connected to each other.First linkage unit 161 and the second linkage unit 163 and the first main body linkage unit 211 and the second main body linkage unit 213 can wirelessly and use cable and connector via wired connection.
With reference to Fig. 3, comprise updating apparatus 200b according to the display system 1b of exemplary embodiment and be functionally upgraded the image processing equipment 100b of equipment 200b upgrading.
As shown in Figure 3, image processing equipment 100b comprises from image source receiving broadcast signal or picture signal and sends signal to the first signal input unit 110 of the first graphics processing unit 130, process by first signal input unit 110 input picture signal or broadcast singal to export the first graphics processing unit 130 of the first output signal, control the first controller 140 of the first graphics processing unit 130, first memory cell 150, be connected to the updating apparatus linkage unit 160b of updating apparatus 200b, display unit 170, be connected to the display linkage unit 173 of display unit 170, change and amplify the conversion amplifying unit 180 of the audio signal processed by the first graphics processing unit 130, audio output unit 190 and be connected to audio output unit 190 audio frequency export linkage unit 193.
First signal input unit 110, first graphics processing unit 130, controller 140, updating apparatus linkage unit 160b and display linkage unit 173 can be installed on single image disposable plates or multiple image processing board.
Compared with the image processing equipment 100a of Fig. 2, in the image processing equipment 100b of this exemplary embodiment, the display linkage unit 173 being connected to display unit 170 is arranged on image processing board.In the exemplary embodiment as shown in fig. 2, display linkage unit 260 is arranged in updating apparatus 200a.
As shown in Figure 4, image processing equipment 100b also comprises the signal connecting elements 168 inserted in updating apparatus linkage unit 160b, makes the first output signal exported by the first graphics processing unit 130 be sent to display unit 170.Particularly, when updating apparatus 200b is not connected to updating apparatus linkage unit 160b, the first output signal is output to display linkage unit 173.
Updating apparatus linkage unit 160b comprises the first input signal terminal 161b and display unit lead-out terminal 163b, wherein, the first output signal exported by the first graphics processing unit 130 is imported into the first input signal terminal 161b, display unit lead-out terminal 163b separates with the first input signal terminal 161b, and exports the signal that will be output to display unit 170 from display unit lead-out terminal 163b.
Signal connecting elements 168 comprises the signal connecting terminal 168a be arranged between the first input signal terminal 161b and display unit lead-out terminal 163b, to be electrically connected by these two terminals.Therefore, until updating apparatus 200b inserts in updating apparatus linkage unit 160b, the first output signal processed by the first graphics processing unit 130 is just sent to display unit 170 by signal connecting elements 168.
Simultaneously, updating apparatus 200b comprises main body linkage unit 210a, main body linkage unit 210a is used for receiving the first output signal from the first input signal terminal 161b and the processed by the second graphics processing unit 220 second output signal being sent to display unit 170, particularly, by display unit lead-out terminal 163b, the second output signal is sent to display linkage unit 173.
Main body linkage unit 210a can be set to projection, thus main body linkage unit 210a can be inserted in updating apparatus linkage unit 160b.
In addition, updating apparatus 200b also can comprise the first output signal that process inputted by the first input signal terminal 161b and main body linkage unit 210a with export the second output signal the second graphics processing unit 220, control second controller 230, second memory cell 240 of the second graphics processing unit 220 and hold the updating apparatus housing (not shown) of the second graphics processing unit 220, second controller 230 and the second memory cell 240.
In order to updating apparatus 200b is connected to updating apparatus linkage unit 160b, remove signal connecting elements 168 from updating apparatus linkage unit 160b, and subsequently the main body linkage unit 210a of updating apparatus 200b is inserted in updating apparatus linkage unit 160b.
With reference to Fig. 5, according to the image processing equipment 100c that the display system 1c of exemplary embodiment comprises updating apparatus 200b and functionally upgrades when being connected to updating apparatus 200b.
Image processing equipment 100c comprises: data allocation unit 178, and the first picture signal exported by the first graphics processing unit 130 is distributed to updating apparatus linkage unit 160 and data selection unit 169; Data selection unit 169, selects any one in the second picture signal of being exported by updating apparatus linkage unit 160 and first picture signal of being distributed by data allocation unit 178; First controller 140, control data allocation units 178 and data selection unit 169.
Data allocation unit 178 can comprise demodulation multiplexer, and demodulation multiplexer is used for being separated the first picture signal for multiple output signal by the control signal of the first controller 140.
Data selection unit 169 can comprise multiplexer, and multiplexer is for selecting any one in the first picture signal and the second picture signal by the control signal of the first controller 140.
When updating apparatus 200b is not connected to image processing equipment 100c, the first controller 140 control data allocation units 178 and data selection unit 169 output to display unit 170 by export from the first graphics processing unit 130 first.Here, as mentioned above, first output signal comprise in the first picture signal and the first audio signal at least one.
Particularly, when updating apparatus 200b is not connected to updating apparatus linkage unit 160, the first picture signal exported by the first graphics processing unit 130 is distributed to data selection unit 169 by the first controller 140 control data allocation units 178.In addition, the first controller 140 control data selected cell 169 is selected the first picture signal from data allocation unit 178 output and this signal is outputted to display linkage unit 173.Therefore, first image corresponding to the first picture signal can be shown on display unit 170.
When being connected to updating apparatus 200b, the export from the first graphics processing unit 130 first output signal is distributed to updating apparatus linkage unit 160 and outputs to display unit 170 by exported by updating apparatus 200b second by the first controller 140 control data allocation units 178 and data selection unit 169.
Particularly, when updating apparatus 200b is connected to updating apparatus linkage unit 160, the first picture signal exported by the first graphics processing unit 130 is distributed to updating apparatus linkage unit 160 by the first controller 140 control data allocation units 178.Therefore, the first picture signal being sent to updating apparatus linkage unit 160 is input to the second graphics processing unit 220 by main body linkage unit 210a.Second graphics processing unit 220 processes the first picture signal of input to export the second picture signal, and the second picture signal exported is imported into data selection unit 169 by main body linkage unit 210a and updating apparatus linkage unit 160.Data selection unit 169 selects the second picture signal according to the control command of the first controller 140, and the second picture signal is outputted to display linkage unit 173.Therefore, second image corresponding to the second picture signal can be shown on display unit 170.Here, compared with the first picture signal, the second picture signal can functionally be improved, or the second picture signal can have the function of the new interpolation that the first picture signal does not have.
Therefore, user is by being installed to image processing equipment 100c to watch the image of upgrading by updating apparatus 200b.
When updating apparatus 200b is connected to updating apparatus linkage unit 160, be input to the second graphics processing unit 220 by updating apparatus linkage unit 160 by exported by the first graphics processing unit 130 first, thus export the second output signal.
Here, the first output signal can comprise the first audio signal and the first picture signal.
First audio signal is imported into the second graphics processing unit 220 by updating apparatus linkage unit 160, and is processed by the second graphics processing unit 220, thus exports the second audio signal.The second audio signal exported by the second graphics processing unit 220 can be output to audio output unit 190 via updating apparatus linkage unit 160, first graphics processing unit 130 and conversion amplifying unit 180.
In above-mentioned exemplary embodiment, data allocation unit 178 and data selection unit 169 are controlled by the first controller 140.But if desired, the second controller 230 of updating apparatus 200b can control data allocation unit 178 and perform above-mentioned identical function with data selection unit 169.
With reference to Fig. 6, comprise updating apparatus 200b according to the display system 1d of exemplary embodiment and be connected to the image processing equipment 100d of updating apparatus 200b.
Image processing equipment 100d comprises: the first graphics processing unit 130a, processes the input signal by the first signal input unit 110 input and exports the first picture signal by the first output port 130a1 and the second output port 130a2; Updating apparatus linkage unit 160b, receives the first picture signal exported from first output port of the first graphics processing unit 130a; Picture signal switch 165, is optionally sent to display unit 170 by the first picture signal that the second output port from the first graphics processing unit 130a exports.
In the exemplary embodiment shown in Fig. 4, before updating apparatus 200b is connected to updating apparatus linkage unit 160b, signal connecting elements 168 is inserted in updating apparatus linkage unit 160b.But, in the present example embodiment, before updating apparatus 200b is connected to updating apparatus linkage unit 160b, signal connecting elements 168 is not inserted in updating apparatus linkage unit 160b.
That is, before not connecting updating apparatus 200b, the first input signal terminal 161b of updating apparatus linkage unit 160b and display unit lead-out terminal 163b not short circuit, and disconnect physically.Therefore, by the first graphics processing unit 130a be input to the first input signal terminal 161b first output signal do not output to display unit 170 by display unit lead-out terminal 163b.
When updating apparatus 200b is not connected to updating apparatus linkage unit 160b, picture signal switch 165 connected by the first controller 140, thus the first picture signal is sent to display unit 170, particularly, is sent to display linkage unit 173.Therefore, the first image that display is corresponding to the first picture signal on display unit 170.
When detecting that updating apparatus 200b is connected to updating apparatus linkage unit 160b, the first controller 140 fragmentary image signal switch 165, thus the first picture signal is not sent straight to display unit 170.Therefore, the first picture signal being input to updating apparatus linkage unit 160b is sent to updating apparatus 200b by main body linkage unit 210a and is processed by the second graphics processing unit 220.The second picture signal processed by the second graphics processing unit 220 is sent to display unit 170 by updating apparatus linkage unit 160b.Therefore, second image corresponding to the second picture signal can be shown on display unit 170.
Here, can be configured to be suitable for can according to the switch of the electric signal system of Low Voltage Differential Signal (LVDS) high speed operation for picture signal switch 165.Picture signal switch 165 can be configured to the bus switch that can send at a high speed data.
With reference to Fig. 7, comprise updating apparatus 200b according to the display system 1e of exemplary embodiment and be connected to the image processing equipment 100e of updating apparatus 200b.
Compared with previous exemplary embodiment, the first graphics processing unit 130, first graphics processing unit 130 is comprised for the treatment of the input signal inputted by the first signal input unit 110 to export the first picture signal by single output port according to the image processing equipment 100e of this exemplary embodiment.
The first picture signal that single output port by the first graphics processing unit 130 exports is carried out dividing and is entered into updating apparatus linkage unit 160b and picture signal switch 165.
Other elements of display system 1e are in the present example embodiment identical with the element of the display system 1d in previous embodiment, and therefore at this, the descriptions thereof are omitted.
With reference to Fig. 8, Fig. 9 and Figure 10, comprise updating apparatus 200b and image processing equipment 100f according to the display system 1f of exemplary embodiment, when updating apparatus 200b is connected to image processing equipment 100f, image processing equipment 100f will be upgraded.
Image processing equipment 100f comprises updating apparatus linkage unit 160c, it is insert or do not insert image processing equipment 100f that updating apparatus linkage unit 160c is used for according to updating apparatus 200b, is sent to display unit 170 by the export from the first graphics processing unit 130 first output signal with from any one the second output signal that the second graphics processing unit 220 exports.
Updating apparatus linkage unit 160c according to this exemplary embodiment is configured to: when do not have to provide in the signal connecting elements 168 in Fig. 4, above-mentioned exemplary embodiment for by the first output signal and the second output signal selection be sent to the data allocation unit 178 of display unit 170, data selection unit 169 and picture signal switch 165, switch separately the first output signal and second and output signal.
Updating apparatus linkage unit 160c comprises the first input signal terminal 161c and display unit lead-out terminal 163c, wherein, the first output signal exported from the first graphics processing unit 130 is imported into the first input signal terminal 161c, display unit lead-out terminal 163c will optionally contact with any one in the main body linkage unit 210a of updating apparatus 200b with the first input signal terminal 161c based on whether being connected to updating apparatus 200b, thus any one in the first output signal and second being outputed signal outputs to display unit 170.
Here, first input signal terminal 161c can be configured to in display unit lead-out terminal 163c: move to contact with another in display unit lead-out terminal 163c with the first input signal terminal 161c when not being connected updating apparatus 200b along direction of closing, returns to disengage with another in the first input signal terminal 161c and display unit lead-out terminal 163c when being connected to updating apparatus 200b along direction of retreat.
Particularly, as shown in figs. 9 and 10, when not inserting updating apparatus 200b, the first osculating element 161c1 of the first input signal terminal 161c and the second osculating element 163c1 of display unit lead-out terminal 163c moves towards one another, to contact with each other.
Here, image processing equipment 100f also can comprise elastic component 165c, elastic component 165c is used for elastic bias force F1 and F2 being supplied at least one in the first input signal terminal 161c and display unit lead-out terminal 163c, thus when updating apparatus 200b is not connected to updating apparatus linkage unit 160c, the first input signal terminal 161c and display unit lead-out terminal 163c contacts with each other.
When the main body linkage unit 210a of updating apparatus 200b inserts between the first input signal terminal 161c and display unit lead-out terminal 163c, first input signal terminal 161c and display unit lead-out terminal 163c moves along direction of retreat, thus the first osculating element 161c1 and the second osculating element 163c1 is spaced apart from each other.Then, the first input signal terminal 161c contacts with the input terminal (not shown) of main body linkage unit 210a, and display unit lead-out terminal 163c contacts with the lead-out terminal 212 of main body linkage unit 210a.Therefore, first output signal is transfused to by the input terminal of main body linkage unit 210a, processed by the second graphics processing unit 220, and be output to display unit lead-out terminal 163c as the second output signal by the lead-out terminal 212 of main body linkage unit 210a subsequently.
Therefore, when updating apparatus 200b is not inserted in updating apparatus linkage unit 160c, the first output signal is sent to display unit 170 by display unit lead-out terminal 163c.In addition, when updating apparatus 200b is inserted in updating apparatus linkage unit 160c, the second output signal is sent to display unit 170 by display unit lead-out terminal 163c.
Here, main body linkage unit 210a can comprise towards the first surface 213 of the first input signal terminal 161c and the second surface 214 towards display unit lead-out terminal 163c, wherein, described input terminal can be arranged on first surface 213, and described lead-out terminal 212 can be arranged on second surface 214.
Although Fig. 9 and Figure 10 illustrates both the first input signal terminal 161c and display unit lead-out terminal 163c and to move towards one another or away from each other, but if desired, any one in first input signal terminal 161c and display unit lead-out terminal 163c can be fixed, and another moves around simultaneously.
In addition, although Fig. 9 and Figure 10 illustrates in the first input signal terminal 161c and display unit lead-out terminal 163c, at least one moves, but if desired, the first input signal terminal 161c and display unit lead-out terminal 163c need not move, and can be formed by deformable elastomeric material.In this case, when inserting main body linkage unit 210a, first input signal terminal 161c is out of shape by contacting with main body linkage unit 210a with display unit lead-out terminal 163c, thus the first input signal terminal 161c and display unit lead-out terminal 163c is disengaged each other.
Figure 11 to Figure 17 is the perspective view, zoomed-in view and the cutaway view that illustrate according to the updating apparatus linkage unit of the image processing equipment of exemplary embodiment and the connection of updating apparatus.As shown in fig. 11 and fig, the main body linkage unit 210 of updating apparatus 200 can be connected to the updating apparatus linkage unit 160 of image processing equipment 100 via intermediate plate 1101.
As shown in Figure 13, updating apparatus linkage unit 160 can comprise fixed cell 1601, thus is fixed by intermediate plate 1101 and be inserted in updating apparatus linkage unit 160.Fixed cell 1601 comprises elastic hook, and elastic hook is used for, when inserting intermediate plate 1101, intermediate plate 1101 is fixed to updating apparatus linkage unit 160.
Figure 14 illustrates that the main body linkage unit 210 of updating apparatus 200 is connected to the cutaway view of the updating apparatus linkage unit 160 of image processing equipment 100 via intermediate plate 1101.Figure 15 illustrates the cutaway view of updating apparatus linkage unit 160 and the zoomed-in view of terminal part.As shown in Figure 15, the terminal 1602 of updating apparatus linkage unit 160 can be protected by shell 1603.
Figure 16 and Figure 17 is the perspective view illustrated according to the updating apparatus linkage unit of the image processing equipment of exemplary embodiment and the connection of updating apparatus.As shown in Figure 16, the main body linkage unit 2101 of updating apparatus 200 comprises terminal unit 2102.As shown in Figure 17, main body linkage unit 2101 can insert in the updating apparatus linkage unit 1604 of image processing equipment 100.
With reference to Figure 18, according to the image processing equipment 100g that the display system 1g of exemplary embodiment is comprised updating apparatus 200b and upgraded by updating apparatus 200b.
Compared with the display system 1e of Fig. 7, also comprise wireless user's input unit 120a, wireless communication unit 183, camera unit 185 and controllability path change over switch 187 according to the image processing equipment 100g of the display system 1g of this exemplary embodiment.
Wireless user's input unit 120a is used for receiving control inputs signal from user radio, and can comprise remote controller, Wireless Keyboard and wireless mouse.
Wireless user's input unit 120a can be configured to use short-range communication methods (such as bluetooth or infrared communication) to communicate with image processing equipment 100g.
Wireless communication unit 183 for wirelessly accessing Internet, and can comprise the wireless communication module according at least one wireless communication technology in Wi-Fi, WiBro and Long Term Evolution (LTE).
Camera unit 185 for photographic images, and can comprise imageing sensor (not shown) and optical lens (not shown).
Controllability path change over switch 187, based on whether being connected to updating apparatus 200b, selects the first controller 140 or updating apparatus 200b to have the control of at least one in wireless user's input unit 120a, wireless communication unit 183 and camera unit 185.
When updating apparatus 200b is not connected to updating apparatus linkage unit 160b, the first controller 140 controls wireless user's input unit 120a, wireless communication unit 183 and camera unit 185.
But when updating apparatus 200b is connected to updating apparatus linkage unit 160b, the first controller 140 can stop controlling at least one in wireless user's input unit 120a, wireless communication unit 183 and camera unit 185.Substitute the first controller 140, the second controller 230 of updating apparatus 200b directly controls at least one in wireless user's input unit 120a, wireless communication unit 183 and camera unit 185 by controllability path change over switch 187.
The inner element being rendered adequately treated quite quickly or controlling (such as passing through user's input of wireless user's input unit 120a, wireless communication unit 183 and camera unit 185 reception, internet data and photographed image signal) may be needed to be directly connected to second controller 230, and do not communicate with second controller 230 via the first controller 140.In this case, when updating apparatus 200b is connected to image processing equipment 100g, controllability path change over switch 187 is controlled to be formed the controllability path directly second controller 230 and at least one in wireless user's input unit 120a, wireless communication unit 183 and camera unit 185 being carried out being connected.
Meanwhile, when not connecting updating apparatus 200b, controllability path is formed wireless user's input unit 120a, wireless communication unit 183 and camera unit 185 are controlled by the first controller 140.
Controllability path change over switch 187 can be controlled by least one in the second controller 230 of the first controller 140 and updating apparatus 200b.When the first controller 140 controls controllability path change over switch 187 together with second controller 230, give at least one priority in the control command of the first controller 140 and second controller 230.Such as, the first controller 140 has master control, and second controller 230 has auxiliary control, and vice versa.
Below, the image processing equipment (display device), updating apparatus, display system and the control method thereof that will describe according to another exemplary embodiment.In the present example embodiment, in the description that this will omit the same or analogous assembly of assembly with image processing equipment 100 to the 100g, updating apparatus 200 to the 200g that describe referring to figs. 1 through Figure 18 and display system 1 to 1g.Figure 19 is the block diagram of the display system 221 according to exemplary embodiment.
As shown in Figure 19, the display system 221 according to this exemplary embodiment comprises: display device 22100, and the picture signal provided from external image source (not shown) according to the image processing process process preset is to show image; Updating apparatus 22200, upgrades to the hardware of display device 22100 and/or software.
Display device 22100 can be configured to such as TV, and when display device 22100 is not connected to updating apparatus 22200, except the upgrade function provided by updating apparatus 22200, display device 22100 can perform separately any function be included in display device 22100.Such as, the image display function of the bootable outside imaging device of display device 22100, content of multimedia representational role and network function.
In addition, as shown in Figure 20, display device 22100 comprises linkage unit 22130, memory cell 22150 and the controller 22110 that will describe, to communicate with updating apparatus 22200, and performs upgrade function when display device 22100 is connected to updating apparatus 22200.
Display device 22100 is connected to updating apparatus 22200 to perform upgrade function.As shown in Figure 21, updating apparatus 22200 can comprise the graphics processing unit 22220 of the upgrading compared with the graphics processing unit of display device 22100 be described.Alternatively, updating apparatus 22200 can comprise the controller 22210 of the upgrading compared with the controller 22110 of display device 22100 be described.Display device 22100 can substitute its function with the upgrade function of updating apparatus 22200, or uses updating apparatus 22200 to perform the function of display device 22100 and the function of updating apparatus 22200 of combination.
Broadcast singal, broadcast message or broadcast data display of broadcast image that display device 22100 can receive based on the transmitter from broadcasting station.
In addition, display device 22100 can show based on the signal received from various types of image source (not shown) or the image (such as video, rest image, application, OSD) of data and the GUI for controlling various operation.
In display system 221, updating apparatus 22200 is connected to display device 22100 to communicate between which.Updating apparatus 22200 is upgraded to the existing hardware of the display device 22100 connected or software, and makes picture signal be shown hardware or the software process of the upgrading of equipment 22100, thus the improved image of display quality.
In addition, updating apparatus 22200 can via wired or wireless and be connected to display device 22100, and transmit and receive data with display device 22100, information, signal or electric energy.
In addition, updating apparatus 22200 can be configured to via wired or wireless and be connected to the mobile phone of display device 22100, USB adapter or Set Top Box.
Display device 22100 independently can process the picture signal from external reception according to the image processing process preset, and display is based on the image of described signal.But in the present example embodiment, because display device 22100 and updating apparatus 22200 are connected to each other, therefore the hardware of the above image processing process of the execution of display system 221 or software merit rating are upgraded.Therefore, the image that quality can be provided relatively to be enhanced to user or there is the image of new function of adding.
Below, the configuration of display device 22100 and updating apparatus 22200 is described with reference to Figure 20 and Figure 21.
As shown in Figure 20, display device 22100 comprises: signal I/O unit 22140, at least one picture signal of I/O; Graphics processing unit 22120, processes the picture signal received by signal I/O unit 22140; Display unit 22160, based on the picture signal display image processed by graphics processing unit 22120; User input unit 22170; Memory cell 22150, stores data or information; Linkage unit 22130, is connected to updating apparatus 22200; Controller 22110, controls the operation of all component of display device 22100.
The picture signal of reception is sent to graphics processing unit 22120 by signal I/O unit 22140, and is configured to all kinds according to the standard of signal received and the form of image source and display device 22100.Such as, signal I/O unit 22140 can receive the signal/data according to HDMI, USB and component standard, and comprises the multiple splicing ear (not shown) corresponding to each standard.
Graphics processing unit 22120 can perform various default image processing process to the picture signal received from signal I/O unit 22140.The picture signal of process is outputted to display unit 22160 by graphics processing unit 22120, thus shows the image based on described picture signal on display unit 22160.
Graphics processing unit 22120 can perform the image procossing of any type, and is not limited to the demultiplexing, the decoding according to the picture format of picture signal, the de interlacing being used for interlaced image signal to be converted to form line by line, the convergent-divergent being used for picture signal to adjust to default resolution, the noise reduction being used for improving picture quality, details enhancing, the conversion of frame refreshing rate etc. such as by Signal separator being characteristic signals.
Graphics processing unit 22120 is set to image processing board (not shown), in image processing board, the Circuits System comprising various chipset (not shown), memory (not shown), electronic building brick (not shown) and distribution (not shown) processed for guiding these is installed on printed circuit board (PCB) (PCB, not shown).
Display unit 22160 is based on the picture signal display image exported from image processing equipment 22120.Display unit 22160 can be configured to the various display modes using liquid crystal, plasma, light-emitting diode, Organic Light Emitting Diode, surface-conduction electron emission device, carbon nano-tube, nanocrystal etc., and is not limited thereto.
Display unit 22160 also can comprise add ons according to its display mode.Such as, under the display mode using liquid crystal, display unit 22160 can comprise liquid crystal display (LCD) panel, provides the back light unit (not shown) of light to panel and drive the panel driving plate (not shown) of panel.
Various default control order or unrestricted information are sent to controller 22110 by the manipulation of user and input by user input unit 22170.The input panel that user input unit 22170 can be set to the outside being installed to display device 22100 and Menu key or the remote controller be separated with display device 22100.
Alternatively, user input unit 22170 can be configured to be integrated with display unit 22160 one-tenth.That is, if display unit 22160 is touch-screens, then pre-set commands is sent to controller 22110 by the input menu (not shown) be presented on display unit 22160 by user.
Memory cell 22150 can according to the unrestricted data of the control store of controller 22110.Memory cell 22150 can be configured to nonvolatile memory, such as flash memory and hard disk drive.Memory cell 22150 can be accessed by controller 22110, and the data be stored in memory cell 22150 can be read, record, revise, delete or upgrade by controller 22110.
Memory cell 22150 can store such as the operating system of running display device 22100 and the various application that can perform in an operating system, view data and optional data.
In addition, when being connected to updating apparatus 22200, memory cell 22150 can store the information relevant to the control of the controller 22110 of the operation for updating apparatus 22200.
Linkage unit 22130 can be configured to according to HDMI, USB or component standard or the connectivity port of LVDS standard for communicating with updating apparatus 22200.
Linkage unit 22130 can be set to any type and form, and is not limited to above-mentioned example, as long as it is configured to make display device 22100 and updating apparatus 22200 can transmit mutually at least one in data, signal, information and electric energy.
In addition, linkage unit 22130 can comprise the multiple terminals being connected to multiple updating apparatus 22200 with different upgrade function.
The various assembly executive control operations of controller 22110 pairs of display devices 22100.Such as, the image procossing that controller 22110 navigational figure processing unit 22120 is responsible for, be guided through the send/receive operation of signal, information or the data that linkage unit 22130 carries out, and guide the control operation corresponding to the order from user input unit 22170, thus control the overall operation of display device 22100.
In addition, controller 22110 can comprise microcomputer (not shown), and microcomputer is used for when updating apparatus 22200 is connected to linkage unit 22130, the control range of the corresponding controller 22110 of operation of adjust and increase equipment 22200.
That is, microcomputer can communicate with updating apparatus 22200, and will control the control distributed to updating apparatus 22200 or allow controller 22110 to keep each operation based on the information be stored in memory cell 22150.
Therefore, when updating apparatus 22200 is connected to linkage unit 22130, the picture signal that controller 22110 can control to receive is upgraded equipment 22200 and processes.
In addition, the controlled imaged processing unit 22120 of controller 22110 guides the first image procossing to the picture signal received, and makes updating apparatus 22200 can guide the second image procossing of the first image to process.
In addition, the controlled imaged processing unit 22120 of controller 22110 receives the second image three image procossing of guiding to the second image that are processed by updating apparatus 22200.
In addition, controller 22110 can control display unit 22160 and receive the picture signal the picture signal of display reception that are processed by updating apparatus 22200.
In addition, controller 22110 can control display unit 22160 and receive the picture signal that processed by updating apparatus 22200 and the picture signal received through the successive image processing procedure display of graphics processing unit 22120.
In addition, control can be distributed to updating apparatus 22200 by controller 22110, thus the picture signal that graphics processing unit 22120 receives according to the control treatment of updating apparatus 22200.
In addition, controller 22110 can control display unit 22160 and receive the picture signal being received by updating apparatus 22200 and processed and the image shown based on the picture signal received.
It is all necessary for upgrading to following various situation to the display device 22100 with above-mentioned configuration: such as, for receiving picture signal with the format do not proposed when display device 22100 manufactures first, for receiving the picture signal compared with the picture signal only supported by display device 22100 with more high level, or for reducing the system load of display device 22100.
The upgrading to display device 22100 can be implemented in hardware and software.In the present example embodiment, what provide is connected to linkage unit 22130 for the updating apparatus 22200 of upgrading to display device 22100, thus upgrades at least one in the configuration of the existing hardware of display device 22100 and software merit rating.
Updating apparatus 22200 comprises and the hardware configuration corresponding at least partially in the hardware resource of display device 22100 or software resource or software merit rating.These hardware configuration of updating apparatus 22200 or software merit rating are provided to improve more function for performing compared with the resource at least partially of display device 22100.Therefore, when updating apparatus 22200 is connected to display device 22100, display device 22100 can provide and improve more image with the image phase specific mass only realized by display device 22100.
Below, the configuration of updating apparatus 22200 will be described.
Updating apparatus 22200 comprises: linkage unit 22230, is connected to the linkage unit 22130 of display device 22100; Graphics processing unit 22220, can alternate image processing unit 22120 image processing process or perform the process corresponding to the image processing process at least partially of graphics processing unit 22120; Memory cell 22250, stores unrestricted data or information; Signal I/O unit 22240, I/O picture signal; Controller 22210, controls the overall operation of updating apparatus 22200.
Linkage unit 22230 is connected to linkage unit 22130, thus makes it possible to communicate between updating apparatus 22200 and display device 22100.Linkage unit 22230 can via wired or wireless and be connected to linkage unit 22130.Linkage unit 22230 can be connected to linkage unit 22130 according to various method, and is not specifically limited.
Graphics processing unit 22220 can replace the graphics processing unit 22120 carries out image process of display device 22100, or the part in all image processing process replacing execution to be performed by graphics processing unit 22120.The image processing process replacing graphics processing unit 22120 to perform by graphics processing unit 22220 comprises the additional function that the function of the function upgrading of the graphics processing unit 22120 from display device 22100 or graphics processing unit 22120 can not be performed and be realized by upgrading hardware (such as chipset) or software (such as algorithm, executable code or program).
Such as, graphics processing unit 22220 process has high-resolution picture signal or the picture signal according to the not treatable form of graphics processing unit 22120.
Memory cell 22250 stores unrestricted data.Memory cell 22250 is configured to nonvolatile memory, such as flash memory and hard disk drive.Memory cell 22250 is shown the controller 22110 of equipment 22100 or controller 22210 is accessed, and the data be stored in memory cell 22250 are read by controller 22110 or controller 22210, record, revise, delete or upgrade.Meanwhile, memory cell 22150 also not only can be accessed by controller 22110 according to its configuration, and is accessed by controller 22210.
In addition, when being stored in the operating system in memory cell 22250 and being the version of upgrading compared with the operating system be stored in memory cell 22150, the operating system of memory cell 22150 can be updated to the operating system of memory cell 22250 to run the operating system upgraded, or the operating system of memory cell 22250 can be run, and do not run the operating system of memory cell 22150.
In addition, memory cell 22250 stores and having about distributing the information that controls priority corresponding information in the memory cell 22150 being stored in display device 22100.Therefore, the control priority between controller 22110 and controller 22210 can use and adjust with the communication of display device 22100.
The picture signal of reception is sent to graphics processing unit 22220 by signal I/O unit 22240, and is configured to all kinds according to the standard of Received signal strength and the form of image source and display device 22100.Such as, signal I/O unit 22240 can receive signal according to HDMI, USB and component standard or data, and comprises the multiple splicing ear (not shown) corresponding to each standard.
In addition, signal I/O unit 22240 can comprise input unit, and input unit is used for the picture signal of the format that can not receive according to the signal I/O unit 22140 of display device 22100.
Controller 22210 controls the attended operation of display device 22100 and updating apparatus 22200, to perform overall image processing process.
In addition, controller 22210 can comprise microcomputer (not shown), and microcomputer is used for communicating with the controller 22110 of display device 22100 when display device 22100 is connected to linkage unit 22230.
Controller 22210 and controller 22110 can be configured to CPU.Therefore, if controller 22210 performs improve more function than controller 22110, then controller 22210 can make controller 22110 disabled, and replaces controller 22110 to control the overall operation of display system 221.Alternatively, controller 22210 can control the overall operation of display system 221 together with controller 22110.
In addition, controller 22210 communicates with display device 22100, and can be assigned with the control to each operation based on the information be stored in memory cell 22250.
Therefore, the controlled imaged signal of controller 22210 is processed by graphics processing unit 22220.
In addition, controller 22210 picture signal of control treatment can be sent to display device 22100 and is displayed on display unit 22160.
Below, with reference to Figure 22, the control method according to the display device 22100 of exemplary embodiment is described.
As shown in Figure 22, controller 22110 detects updating apparatus 22200 and whether is connected to display device 22100 (S22100) by the linkage unit 22130 of display device 22100.
When updating apparatus 22200 is not connected to display device 22100, controller 22110 controls all operations of display device 22100 according to preset procedures.
When updating apparatus 22200 is connected to display device 22100, at least one function (S22110) of will being upgraded corresponding to updating apparatus 22200 of display device 22100 determined by controller 22110.
Such as, such as by Signal separator be picture signal, audio signal and optional data demultiplexing, by the image signal decoding of demultiplexing be picture format and by the scale image signals of decoding in the image processing process of default resolution, determine decoding process.
Use updating apparatus 22200 is performed (S22120) by the function that controller 22110 controls upgrading.
Such as, the decoding process that controller 22110 controls to determine is guided by the graphics processing unit 22220 of updating apparatus 22200.
In addition, controller 22110 can control display unit 22160 and receives and show the picture signal processed by updating apparatus 22200.
In addition, controller 22110 can be determined all functions for image processing process and updating apparatus 22200 is distributed in control, thus the picture signal that can be received by updating apparatus 22200 overall treatment.
Below, with reference to Figure 23, the control method according to the updating apparatus 22200 of exemplary embodiment is described.
As shown in Figure 23, whether controller 22210 detection display equipment 22100 is connected to updating apparatus 22200 (S22200) by linkage unit 22230.
When being connected to display device 22100, controller 22210 notifies to be provided at least one upgrade function (S22210) of display device 22100 to display device 22100.
Controller 22210 controls described at least one upgrade function directed (S22220).
Here, control can be distributed to controller 22210, to guide upgrade function from the controller 22110 of display device 22100.
Such as, controller 22210 picture signal that can control to receive is by graphics processing unit 22220 part process or all process.
Then, the picture signal processed by graphics processing unit 22220 can be sent to display device by controller 22210, thus shows the image based on described picture signal on display unit 22160.
Below, describe with reference to Figure 24 and to be connected the control operation of Time Controller 22110 and controller 22210 according to exemplary embodiment with updating apparatus 22200 when display device 22100.
(a) in Figure 24 illustrates and control is distributed to the controller 22210 of updating apparatus 22200 to guide overall control from display device 22100.
Such as, when display device 22100 is connected with updating apparatus 22200, controller 22210 is assigned with the control of the picture signal to all receptions processed by the graphics processing unit 22220 by updating apparatus 22200, and can make the controller 22110 of display device 22100 and/or graphics processing unit 22120 disabled.
(b) in Figure 24 illustrates that the controller 22110 of display device 22100 and the controller 22210 of updating apparatus 22200 combine to perform control.
Such as, the controlled imaged processing unit 22120 of controller 22110 guides the first image procossing of picture signal to receiving, and the controller 22210 of updating apparatus 22200 can receive the picture signal through the first process and control graphics processing unit 22220 and guide the second image procossing to described picture signal.
(c) in Figure 24 illustrates that the controller 22110 of display device 22100 performs master control and the controller 22210 of updating apparatus 22200 performs son control.
Such as, the vision signal that the controller 22110 of display device 22100 can control to receive is processed by graphics processing unit 22120 and is displayed on display unit 22160, and the controlled imaged processing unit 22220 of controller 22210 of updating apparatus 22200 processes the graph image (such as GUI) overlapping with the video image be presented on display device 22100.
Alternatively, the controller 22210 of updating apparatus 22200 can perform control according to the instruction of the controller 22110 of display device 22100.
(d) in Figure 24 illustrates that the controller 22210 of updating apparatus 22200 performs master control and the controller 22110 of display device 22100 performs son control, and this is contrary with (c) in such as Figure 24.
Below, the image processing equipment (display device), updating apparatus and the display system that will describe according to another exemplary embodiment.In the present example embodiment, in this description by the same or analogous assembly of assembly of image processing equipment 100 to the 100g omitted with describe referring to figs. 1 through Figure 24, display device 22100, updating apparatus 200 to 200g and 22200 and display system 1 to 1g and 221.
Figure 25 is the block diagram of the display system 331 according to exemplary embodiment.As shown in Figure 25, the display system 331 according to this exemplary embodiment comprises: display device 33100, and the picture signal provided from external image source (not shown) according to the image processing process process preset is to show image; And updating apparatus 33200, the hardware of display device 33100 or software are upgraded.
Display device 33100 can be configured to such as TV, and the image display function of bootable external image device, content of multimedia representational role and network function.Display device 33100 is connected to updating apparatus 33200 to perform upgrade function.Meanwhile, updating apparatus 33200 can comprise the graphics processing unit of upgrading compared with the graphics processing unit of display device 33100.Alternatively, updating apparatus 33200 can comprise the controller of upgrading compared with the controller of display device 33100.Display device 33100 can use the upgrade function of updating apparatus 33200 to substitute its function, or uses updating apparatus 33200 to perform the function of display device 33100 and the function of updating apparatus 33200 of combination.
Broadcast singal, broadcast message or broadcast data display of broadcast image that display device 33100 can receive based on the transmitter from broadcasting station.In addition, display device 33100 can show based on the signal received from various types of image source (not shown) or the image (such as video, rest image, application, OSD) of data and the GUI for controlling various operation.
In display system 331, updating apparatus 33200 is connected to display device 33100 to communicate between which.Updating apparatus 33200 is upgraded to the existing hardware of the display device 33100 connected or software, and enables picture signal be shown hardware or the software process of the upgrading of equipment 33100, thus the improved image of display quality.
In addition, updating apparatus 33200 can via wired or wireless and be connected to display device 33100, and transmit and receive data with display device 33100, information, signal or electric energy.
Display device 33100 independently can process the picture signal from external reception according to the image processing process preset, and display is based on the image of described signal.But, in the present example embodiment, because display device 33100 and updating apparatus 33200 are connected to each other, therefore the hardware configuration of the above image processing process of the execution of display system 331 or software merit rating are upgraded.Therefore, the image that quality can be provided relatively to strengthen to user or there is the image of new function of adding.
Below, the configuration of display device 33100 and updating apparatus 33200 is described with reference to Figure 26 and Figure 27.
As shown in Figure 26, display device 33100 comprises at least one supplementary module 33130 all holding firmware, the linkage unit 33120 being connected to the updating apparatus 33200 storing at least one firmware updating corresponding at least one supplementary module 33130 described and controls the controller 33110 of operation of all component of display device 33100.Figure 26 illustrates multiple supplementary module, but is not limited thereto.Such as, single supplementary module can be had.
In addition, display device 33100 is comprised the signal I/O unit (not shown) of at least one picture signal of I/O, the graphics processing unit (not shown) processing the picture signal received by signal I/O unit, the display unit (not shown) showing image based on the picture signal by graphics processing unit process, user input unit (not shown) and stores the memory cell (not shown) of data or information.
The picture signal of reception is sent to graphics processing unit by signal I/O unit, and is configured to all kinds according to the standard of Received signal strength and the form of image source and display device 33100.Such as, signal I/O unit can receive signal according to HDMI, USB and component standard or data, and can comprise the multiple splicing ear (not shown) corresponding to each standard.
Graphics processing unit can perform various default image processing process to the picture signal received from signal I/O unit.The picture signal of process is outputted to display unit by graphics processing unit, thus shows the image based on described picture signal on the display unit.
Graphics processing unit can perform the image procossing of any type, and is not limited to the demultiplexing, the decoding according to the picture format of picture signal, the de interlacing being used for interlaced image signal to be converted to form line by line, the convergent-divergent being used for picture signal to adjust to default resolution, the noise reduction being used for improving picture quality, details enhancing, the conversion of frame refreshing rate etc. such as by Signal separator being characteristic signals.
Graphics processing unit is set to image processing board (not shown), in image processing board, the Circuits System comprising various chipset (not shown), memory (not shown), electronic building brick (not shown) and distribution (not shown) processed for guiding these is installed on printed circuit board (PCB) (PCB, not shown).
Display unit is based on the picture signal display image exported from graphics processing unit.Display unit can be configured to the various display modes using liquid crystal, plasma, light-emitting diode, Organic Light Emitting Diode, surface-conduction electron emission device, carbon nano-tube, nanocrystal etc., and is not limited thereto.
Various default control command or unrestricted information are sent to controller 33110 by the manipulation of user and input by user input unit.The input panel that user input unit can be set to the outside being installed to display device 33100 and Menu key or the remote controller be separated with display device 33100.
Alternatively, user input unit can be configured to into display unit and be integrated.That is, if display unit is touch-screen, then pre-set commands is sent to controller 33110 by display input menu (not shown) on the display unit by user.
Memory cell can according to the unrestricted data of the control store of controller 33110.Memory cell can be configured to nonvolatile memory, such as flash memory and hard disk drive.Memory cell can be accessed by controller 33110, and the data stored in the memory unit can be read, record, revise, delete or upgrade by controller 33110.
Memory cell can store such as the operating system of running display device 33110 and the various application that can perform in an operating system, view data and optional data.
In addition, when being connected to updating apparatus 33200, memory cell can store the information relevant to the control of the controller 33110 of the operation for updating apparatus 33200.
Linkage unit 33120 can be configured to according to HDMI, USB or component standard or the connectivity port of LVDS standard for communicating with updating apparatus 33200.
Linkage unit 33120 can be set to any type and form, and be not limited to above-mentioned example, as long as linkage unit 33120 is configured to make display device 33100 and updating apparatus 33200 can transmit mutually at least one in data, signal, information and electric energy.
The firmware that supplementary module 33130 includes nonvolatile memory (not shown) and stores for the operating system of autonomous operation.Such as, supplementary module 133131 comprises the firmware 1 for the operation of supplementary module 1, and supplementary module 233135 comprises the firmware 2 for the operation of supplementary module 2.These supplementary modules can comprise the panel actuation unit of the outside being such as installed to display device 33100, WiFi unit, multimedia Internet protocol (MoIP) or wirelessly be connected to the remote controller of display device.
The various assembly executive control operations of controller 33110 pairs of display devices 33100.Such as, controller 33110 is guided through image procossing that graphics processing unit carries out, the send/receive operation of signal, information or data by linkage unit 33120 and the control operation corresponding to the order from user input unit, thus controls the integrated operation of display device 33100.
In addition, when the updating apparatus 33200 storing at least one firmware updating corresponding to supplementary module 33130 is connected to linkage unit 33120, controller 33110 controls supplementary module 33130 and is upgraded to corresponding firmware updating.
Control can be distributed to updating apparatus 33200 and communicate with updating apparatus 33200 by controller 33110, thus by the control of updating apparatus 33200, supplementary module 33130 is upgraded to corresponding firmware updating.
Controller 33110 controls each firmware be contained in supplementary module 33130 and is backed up in the memory cell of updating apparatus 33200.
Controller 33110 can be selected to control supplementary module 33130 based on the user inputted by user input unit and be upgraded.
Can comprise extending display identification data (EDID) according to the display device 33100 of this exemplary embodiment, the EDID that controller 33110 can control display device 33100 is upgraded based on the information about the upgrading EDID be included in updating apparatus.
Updating apparatus 33200 comprises and the hardware configuration corresponding at least partially in the hardware resource of display device 33100 or software resource or software merit rating.These hardware configuration of updating apparatus 33200 or software merit rating are provided to improve more function for performing than the resource at least partially of display device 33100.Therefore, when updating apparatus 33200 is connected to display device 33100, display device 33100 can provide image more more than the image quality improvement only realized by display device 33100.
Below, the configuration of updating apparatus 33200 will be described.
Updating apparatus 33200 comprises the linkage unit 33220 of the linkage unit 33120 being connected to display device 33100, memory cell 33230 and controls the controller 33210 of overall operation of updating apparatus 33200.
Linkage unit 33220 is connected to linkage unit 33120, thus makes it possible to communicate between updating apparatus 33200 and display device 33100.Linkage unit 33220 can via wired or wireless and be connected to linkage unit 33120.Linkage unit 33220 can be connected to linkage unit 33120 according to various method, and is not specifically limited.
Linkage unit 33220 can be configured to according to HDMI, USB or component standard or the connectivity port of LVDS standard for communicating with display device 33100.
Linkage unit 33220 can be set to any type and form, and be not limited to above-mentioned example, as long as linkage unit 33220 is configured to make updating apparatus 33200 and display device 33100 can transmit mutually at least one in data, signal, information and electric energy.
Memory cell 33230 can be configured to nonvolatile memory, such as flash memory and hard disk drive.Memory cell 33230 can be shown the controller 33110 of equipment 33100 or controller 33210 is accessed, and the data stored in the memory unit can be read, record, revise, delete or upgrade by controller 33110 and controller 33210.Meanwhile, memory cell 33230 also not only can be accessed by controller 33110 based on its configuration, and is accessed by controller 33210.
Memory cell 33230 stores at least one all corresponding to the supplementary module 33130 be arranged in display device 33100 firmware updating.Such as, as shown in figures 26 and 27, memory cell 33230 can store all corresponding to the firmware of supplementary module 33130 firmware updating, such as corresponding to supplementary module 133131 firmware updating 133231 and the firmware updating 233235 corresponding with supplementary module 233135.
In addition, memory cell 33230 can store multiple firmware updatings of the different editions corresponding to supplementary module 33130.Such as, as shown in Figure 27, for the firmware updating corresponding to supplementary module 2, firmware updating 233235 and the firmware updating 2-133235a of different editions can be stored.Therefore, a kind of making it possible to is provided to carry out by the suitable firmware updating in multiple firmware updatings corresponding to supplementary module the multi-version upgrading function that substitutes.
In addition, memory cell 33230 can back up previous firmware before supplementary module 33130 is upgraded to firmware updating.
Controller 33210 controls the attended operation of display device 33100 and updating apparatus 33200, to perform upgrade function.
When updating apparatus 33200 is connected to the display device 33100 comprising supplementary module 33130, control is distributed to controller 33210 from display device 33100, and controller 33210 control supplementary module be stored in memory cell 33230 firmware updating upgrading.
In addition, controller 33210 can communicate with display device, thus by display device 33100, supplementary module 33130 is upgraded to the firmware updating be stored in memory cell 33230.
In addition, the controller 33210 control each firmware be contained in supplementary module 33130 is backed up in memory cell 33230.
Below, with reference to Figure 28, the control method according to the display device 33100 of exemplary embodiment is described.
As shown in Figure 28, the updating apparatus storing at least one firmware updating is connected to the linkage unit 33120 (S33100) of display device.Then, control supplementary module 33130 and be upgraded to firmware updating (S33110).Here, each firmware be previously arranged in supplementary module 33130 is backed up in updating apparatus.In addition, can select to perform the upgrading of supplementary module 33130 to firmware updating based on the user inputted by user input unit.
Below, with reference to Figure 29, the control method according to the updating apparatus 33200 of exemplary embodiment is described.
As shown in Figure 29, connect the display device comprising supplementary module 33130, wherein, supplementary module 33130 holds all corresponding to the firmware updating be stored in memory cell 33230 firmware (S33200).Then, control is distributed to controller 33210 from display device 33100, and controller 33210 controls supplementary module 33130 is upgraded to the firmware updating (S33210) be stored in memory cell 33230.Here, controller 33210 controls each firmware be previously arranged in supplementary module 33130 and is backed up in memory cell 33230.In addition, controller 33210 can select based on user the upgrading performing firmware updating.
Below, the image processing equipment (display device), updating apparatus and the display system that will describe according to another exemplary embodiment.In the present example embodiment, this by image processing equipment 100 to the 100g omitted with describe referring to figs. 1 through Figure 29, display device 22100 and 33100, updating apparatus 200 to 200g, 22200 and 33200 and display system 1 to 1g, 221 and 331 the description of the same or analogous assembly of assembly.
Figure 30 is the block diagram of the display device 44100 according to exemplary embodiment.As shown in Figure 30, display device 44100 comprises display unit 44110, image receiving unit 44120, first graphics processing unit 44130, linkage unit 44140 and controller 44150.Display device 44100 can be configured to TV, and can be the display device that can show image of any type.
Display unit 44110 shows image.Display unit 44110 can be configured to plasma display (PDP), liquid crystal display (LCD), Organic Light Emitting Diode (OLED), flexible display etc.
Image receiving unit 44120 receives analog or digital picture signal from external image source (not shown).Image receiving unit 44120 can be configured to various mode based on the configuration of the kind of picture signal or standard and display device 44100.
First graphics processing unit 44130 performs various default image processing process to the picture signal received by image receiving unit 44120.Described image processing process comprises such as analog picture signal to the conversion of data image signal, for the demodulation of the frequency translation of picture signal to base band, the decoding according to image and audio format, the de interlacing being used for interlaced image signal to be converted to form line by line, the convergent-divergent and being used for that is used for picture signal to adjust to default resolution being adjusted various types of colors countenance of the color of display image.Below, various types of colors countenance will be shown as image processing process, but also can comprise above-mentioned image processing process.
First graphics processing unit 44130 can comprise multiple first piece, and described multiple first piece all processes multiple image processing process described above.The first graphics processing unit 44130 being configured to described multiple first piece is described with reference to Figure 31.
Linkage unit 44140 is connected to the updating apparatus 44200 for upgrading to display device 44100 provided.Linkage unit 44140 can be configured to the connector according to HDMI, USB or component standard.Updating apparatus 44200 and display device 44100 send and receive various signal by linkage unit 44140, and electric energy can be supplied to updating apparatus 44200 by display device 44100.Linkage unit 44140 is connected to earth terminal.When updating apparatus 44200 is connected to linkage unit 44140, controller 44150 can detect the signal of telecommunication of grounding connection, thus identifies and be connected to updating apparatus 44200.
The updating apparatus 44200 connected comprises the second graphics processing unit 44210, second graphics processing unit 44210 for performing described multiple image processing process at least partially.Second graphics processing unit 44210 comprises multiple second piece, and described multiple second piece corresponds respectively to described multiple first piece and all process multiple image processing process.Each second piece can perform to by the corresponding function of first piece of image processing process guided of the first graphics processing unit 44130.
Updating apparatus 44200 comprises second piece, when starting display device 44100, and described second piece of image processing process that can perform enhancing.Therefore, by updating apparatus 44200 enforcement division partial image processing procedure, thus the image of enhancing is provided.
Controller 44150 controls the overall operation of display device 44100, and can be configured to microprocessor, such as CPU (CPU) and micro-control unit (MCU).
Controller 44150 identifies whether to be connected to updating apparatus 44200 by linkage unit 44140.When being connected to updating apparatus 44200, controller 44150 checks which image processing process the second graphics processing unit 44210 of updating apparatus 44200 can perform.As mentioned above, first graphics processing unit 44130 comprises described multiple first piece, controller 44150 identifies whether the second graphics processing unit 44210 comprises second piece corresponding to each first piece, thus identifies whether the second graphics processing unit 44210 of updating apparatus 44200 can perform by specific first piece of image processing process performed.
When determining that the second graphics processing unit 44210 comprises to described specific first piece corresponding second piece, controller 44150 controls specific image processing procedure and to be performed by first piece or by second piece of execution.
Display device 44100 can comprise multiple switch unit 44160, described multiple switch unit 44160 be connected respectively to described multiple first piece and respectively to described multiple first piece corresponding described multiple second piece, to send signal to any one in first piece and second piece.Switch unit 44160 can be configured to demodulation multiplexer (deMUX) and switch, for by signal-selectivity be sent in first piece and second piece any one, with the control treatment image processing process according to controller 44150.Such as, as shown in Figure 31, switch unit 44160 comprises demodulation multiplexer 44161, demodulation multiplexer 44163, demodulation multiplexer 44165 and demodulation multiplexer 44167.
Although updating apparatus 44200 is provided to for being upgraded to the function of display device 44100, image processing process need not be guided by the second graphics processing unit 44210 of updating apparatus 44200.All second piece can be used based on the default of updating apparatus 44200, or can by user select in first piece and corresponding second piece any one.
Figure 31 is shown specifically the first graphics processing unit 44130 and the second graphics processing unit 44210.
Figure 31 only illustrates the parts of images processing procedure performed by display device 44100 and updating apparatus 44200, and this exemplary embodiment can be applicable to other image processing process various as known in the art.
As shown in Figure 31, first graphics processing unit 44130 can comprise multiple first piece 44131,44133,44135 and 44137, that is, the first definition strengthens block 44131, first Colour selection block 44133, first contrast-enhancement block 44135 and the first blank level adjustment block 44137.First piece (namely, first definition strengthens block 44131, first Colour selection block 44133, first contrast-enhancement block 44135 and the first blank level adjustment block 44137) be classified as the block performing similar image processing procedure, and eachly comprise at least one sub-block (not shown).Such as, first definition strengthen block 44131 can comprise for by the straight line of image or curve smoothing remove sawtooth block (dejaggingblock) and for strengthening block by strengthening the details that promotes clearness of specific frequency components, the first contrast-enhancement block 44135 can comprise Contrast enhanced block, white stretch block and black broadening block.
Second graphics processing unit 44210 can comprise multiple second piece 44211,44213,44215 and 44217, that is, the second definition strengthens block 44211, second Colour selection block 44213, second contrast-enhancement block 44215 and the second blank level adjustment block 44217.Second piece (that is, the second definition strengthens block 44211, second Colour selection block 44213, second contrast-enhancement block 44215 and the second blank level adjustment block 44217) performs but the function that be upgraded identical with the function of corresponding first piece.In addition, need not comprise with first piece (namely, first definition strengthens block 44131, first Colour selection block 44133, first contrast-enhancement block 44135 and the first blank level adjustment block 44137) corresponding second piece (namely, second definition strengthens block 44211, second Colour selection block 44213, second contrast-enhancement block 44215 and the second blank level adjustment block 44217), a part wherein can be comprised.
The picture signal received by image receiving unit 44120 is imported into the first demodulation multiplexer 44161 via A/D conversion.Controller 44150 selects control inputs picture signal to be output to the first definition enhancing block 44131 based on default or user or the second definition strengthens block 44211, the image processing process that the block execution receiving output signal strengthens for definition.
After definition strengthens process, picture signal is output to the second demodulation multiplexer 44163, and is output to the first Colour selection block 44133 or the second Colour selection block 44213 according to the control of controller 44150 subsequently.
After multiple image processing process, picture signal is finally output to display unit 44110.As mentioned above, Figure 31 only illustrates parts of images processing procedure, and it is apparent that a series of images processing procedure of carrying out except the image processing process shown in Figure 31 may be needed from the picture signal of image receiving unit 44120 reception, to be finally presented on display unit 44110.
According to display device 44100, image processing process is performed by the outside updating apparatus 44200 being connected to display device 44100 at least partially, thus performs enhancing image processing process when replacing the hardware of display device 44100.
Figure 32 is the flow chart of the control method of the display device 44100 illustrated according to exemplary embodiment.
Display device 44100 can be configured to any type that can show image comprising TV, and can be connected to updating apparatus 44200 with swap data.
Display device 44100 receives analog or digital picture signal (S44110) from external image source (not shown).
Display device 44100 identifies whether updating apparatus 44200 is connected to display device 44100 (S44120).The linkage unit 44140 being connected to updating apparatus 44200 is connected to earth terminal.Therefore, when being connected to updating apparatus 44200, detecting the signal of telecommunication of grounding connection, thus identifying whether to be connected to updating apparatus 44200.
Display device 44100 can comprise multiple first piece that performs multiple image processing process respectively, updating apparatus 44200 can comprise respectively to described multiple first piece corresponding and multiple second piece of enforcement division partial image processing procedure.According to the picture signal that the process of predetermined image processing procedure receives, each second piece can perform to by the corresponding function of described multiple first piece of image processing process guided.
When not connecting updating apparatus 44200, guide all image processing process (S44160) by display device 44100.
When being connected to updating apparatus 44200, display device 44100 identifies the image processing process (S44130) that updating apparatus 44200 can perform.Here, display device 44100 checks whether updating apparatus 44200 comprises second piece corresponding to each first piece, thus identifies the image processing process that updating apparatus 44200 can perform.
When updating apparatus 44200 can perform specific image processing procedure, in display device 44100 and updating apparatus 44200, select the equipment (S44140) for performing this process.That is, any one in first piece and corresponding second piece is selected.In this case, display device 44100 can comprise multiple switch unit, described multiple switch unit be connected respectively to multiple first piece and respectively to multiple first piece corresponding multiple second piece, to send signal to any one in first piece and second piece, above Figure 31 of reference is to this has been description.
According to selection result, any one the carries out image processing procedure (S44150) in display device 44100 and updating apparatus 44200.In this case, about the selection of equipment, all second piece can be used based on the default of updating apparatus 44200, or can select to select any one in first piece and corresponding second piece based on user.
According to the control method of display device 44100, image processing process is performed by the outside updating apparatus 44200 being connected to display device 44100 at least partially, thus performs enhancing image processing process when not replacing the hardware of display device 44100.
Below, the image processing equipment (display device), updating apparatus and the display system that will describe according to another exemplary embodiment.In the present example embodiment, this by image processing equipment 100 to the 100g omitted with describe referring to figs. 1 through Figure 32, display device 22100,33100 and 44100, updating apparatus 200 to 200g, 22200,33200 and 44200 and display system 1 to 1g, 221 and 331 the description of the same or analogous assembly of assembly.
Figure 33 is the block diagram of the configuration of the display system 551 illustrated according to exemplary embodiment.As shown in Figure 33, display system 551 comprises display device 55100 and three-dimensional (3D) image processing equipment 55200.Display device 55100 is connected to communicate mutually with 3D rendering treatment facility 55200.
The display device 55100 be connected to each other and 3D rendering treatment facility 55200 send and receive picture signal (such as broadcast singal) and comprise the control signal of various types of data and electric energy.
The picture signal that display device 55100 provides from external image source (not shown) according to the image processing process process preset is to show image.Here, display device 55100 processes two dimension (2D) picture signal to show 2D image.
According in the display system 551 of this exemplary embodiment, display device 55100 is configured to TV, the broadcast singal that described TV receives based on the transmitter from broadcasting station, broadcast message or broadcast data display of broadcast image.But display device 55100 can be configured to the device that can show image of any type, and is not limited to TV.
In addition, display device 55100 can show the image of any type, and is not limited to broadcast image.Such as, display device 55100 can show based on the signal received from various types of image source (not shown) or the image (such as video, rest image, application, Display on the same screen (OSD)) of data and the GUI for controlling various operation.
3D rendering treatment facility 55200 is connected to display device 55100 to communicate between which.3D rendering treatment facility 55200 upgrades to carry out 3D display to the existing hardware of the display device 55100 connected or software, and enables picture signal be shown hardware or the software process of the upgrading of equipment 55100, thus display 3D rendering.
Such as, 3D rendering treatment facility 55200 can be the device of upgrading to carry out 3D display for the hardware (such as image processing circuit) to TV, and can be detachable from display device 55100.
Meanwhile, different from this exemplary embodiment, 3D rendering treatment facility 55200 can wirelessly be connected to display device 55100.In this case, 3D rendering treatment facility 55200 can be provided with operational power from independent external power source or battery.But, with reference to via being wiredly connected to the 3D rendering treatment facility 55200 of display device 55100 to describe this exemplary embodiment.
Display device 55100 can process separately the picture signal from external reception according to the image processing process preset, to show image.
According to this exemplary embodiment, because 3D rendering treatment facility 55200 is connected to display device 55100, therefore the hardware configuration of the above image processing process of the execution of display system 551 or software merit rating are upgraded.3D rendering treatment facility 55200 receives picture signal from display device 55100, picture signal is treated to 3D rendering signal, and the picture signal of process is sent to display device 55100.Display device 55100 shows the 3D rendering corresponding to the 3D rendering signal received from 3D rendering treatment facility 55200.
In a further exemplary embodiment, 3D rendering treatment facility 55200 can receive picture signal, picture signal is treated to 3D rendering signal, and the picture signal of process is sent to display device 55100.Display device 55100 shows the 3D rendering corresponding to the 3D rendering signal received from 3D rendering treatment facility 55200.
Therefore, support that the display device 55100 of 2D display also can provide 3D rendering to user.
Figure 34 is the block diagram of the configuration of the display device 55100 of the display system 551 illustrated according to exemplary embodiment.
As shown in Figure 34, display device 55100 comprises the first image receiving unit 55110 being connected at least one image source 55300, process the first graphics processing unit 55120 of the picture signal received from image source 55300 by the first image receiving unit 55110, based on the display unit 55130 of the picture signal display image processed by the first graphics processing unit 55120, be detachably connected to the first linkage unit 55140 of 3D rendering treatment facility 55200, the user input unit 55150 of pre-set commands is exported based on user's input, first controller 55170 of the operation of the first memory cell 55160 storing unrestricted data or information and all component controlling display device 55100.
First image receiving unit 55110 is I/O (I/O) devices picture signal received from least one image source 55300 described being sent to the first graphics processing unit 55120, and is configured to all kinds corresponding to the configuration of the standard of the picture signal received or image source 55300 and display device 55100.Such as, the first image receiving unit 55110 can receive signal according to HDMI, USB and component standard or data, and can comprise the multiple splicing ear (not shown) corresponding to each standard.The various external device (ED)s comprising image source 55300 are connected to each splicing ear, thus make it possible to communicate via the first image receiving unit 55110.The picture signal received by the first image receiving unit 55110 comprises 2D picture signal and 3D rendering signal.
First graphics processing unit 55120 can perform various default image processing process to the picture signal received from the first image receiving unit 55110.The picture signal of process is outputted to display unit 55130 by the first graphics processing unit 55120, thus shows the image based on described picture signal on display unit 55130.
First graphics processing unit 55120 can perform the image procossing of any type, and is not limited to the demultiplexing, the decoding according to the picture format of picture signal, the de interlacing being used for interlaced image signal to be converted to form line by line, the convergent-divergent being used for picture signal to adjust to default resolution, the noise reduction being used for improving picture quality, details enhancing, the conversion of frame refreshing rate etc. such as by Signal separator being characteristic signals.
As shown in Figure 36, first graphics processing unit 55120 is set to image processing board 55125, in image processing board 55125, the Circuits System comprising various chipset (not shown), memory (not shown), electronic building brick (not shown) and distribution (not shown) processed for guiding these is installed on printed circuit board (PCB) (PCB, not shown).
Display unit 55130 is based on the picture signal display image exported from the first graphics processing unit 55120.Display unit can be configured to the various display modes using liquid crystal, plasma, light-emitting diode, Organic Light Emitting Diode, surface-conduction electron emission device, carbon nano-tube, nanocrystal etc., and is not limited thereto.
As shown in Figure 38, display unit 55130 also can comprise add ons according to its display mode.Such as, under the display mode using liquid crystal, display unit 55130 can comprise LCD 55131, provide the back light unit (not shown) of light to panel 55131, comprise fore-end for driving the panel driving plate (not shown) of the driver of panel 55131 and being connected to display floater 55131 with control and drive system improves the time schedule controller (T-con) 55135 of picture quality.
3D rendering treatment facility 55200 is detachably connected to the first linkage unit 55140.Display device 55100 and 3D rendering treatment facility 55200 are connected to each other by various method, will be described in detail this.
First linkage unit 55140 communicates with 3D rendering treatment facility 55200.Particularly, the picture signal received from image source 55300 is sent to 3D rendering treatment facility 55200 by the first linkage unit 55140, and receives the 3D rendering signal of process from 3D rendering treatment facility 55200.
Various default control command or unrestricted information are sent to the first controller 55170 by the manipulation of user and input by user input unit 55150.The input panel that user input unit 55150 can be set to the outside being installed to display device 55100 and Menu key or the remote controller be separated with display device 55100.
Alternatively, user input unit 55150 can be configured to be integrated with display unit 55130 one-tenth.That is, if display unit 55130 is touch-screens, then pre-set commands is sent to the first controller 55170 by the input menu (not shown) be presented on display unit 55130 by user.
First memory cell 55160 can according to the unrestricted data of control store of the first controller 55170.First memory cell 55160 can be configured to nonvolatile memory, such as flash memory and hard disk drive.First memory cell 55160 can be accessed by the first controller 55170, and the data be stored in the first memory cell 55160 can be read, record, revise, delete or upgrade by the first controller 55170.
First memory cell 55160 can store such as the operating system of running display device 55100 and the various application that can perform in an operating system, view data and optional data.
The various assembly executive control operations of the first controller 55170 pairs of display devices 55100.Such as, first controller 55170 be guided through the image procossing of the first graphics processing unit 55120, signal, information or the data by the first linkage unit 55140 transmission or receive operation and the control operation corresponding to the order from user input unit 55150, thus control the integrated operation of display device 55100.
When being connected to 3D rendering treatment facility 55200, the first controller 55170 identifiable design goes out the 3D rendering signal that the picture signal received by the first image receiving unit 55110 is the upgrading of firmware by the first graphics processing unit 55120.The 3D rendering signal of identification is sent to 3D rendering treatment facility 55200 by the first controller 55170, control the first linkage unit 55140 receives process 3D rendering signal from 3D rendering treatment facility 55200, and control the 3D rendering Signal aspects 3D rendering of display unit 55130 based on process.
Due to various factors (such as technical development), the display device 55100 with above-mentioned configuration needs to upgrade in time.Such as, for receiving the 3D rendering signal do not proposed when display device 55100 manufactures first, upgrading is required.According to this exemplary embodiment, what provide is connected to the first linkage unit 55140 for the 3D rendering treatment facility 55200 of upgrading to display device 55100, thus upgrades to realize 3D display to display device 55100.
3D rendering treatment facility 55200 comprises the hardware configuration corresponding to the hardware resource at least partially of display device 55100 or software resource or software merit rating.These hardware configuration of 3D rendering treatment facility 55200 or software merit rating are provided to improve more function for performing than the resource at least partially of display device 55100.Therefore, when 3D rendering treatment facility 55200 is connected to display device 55100, the hardware configuration of 3D rendering treatment facility 55200 or software merit rating substitute the resource at least partially of display device 55100, thus finally show 3D rendering on display device 55100.
Figure 35 is the block diagram of the configuration of the 3D rendering treatment facility 55200 of the display system 551 illustrated according to exemplary embodiment.
3D rendering treatment facility 55200 comprises the second image receiving unit 55210 being connected at least one image source 55300, second graphics processing unit 55220 of process 3D rendering signal, be connected to the second linkage unit 55240 of the first linkage unit 55140 of display device 55100, store the second memory cell 55260 of unrestricted data/information, the second controller 55270 controlling the overall operation of 3D rendering treatment facility 55200 and the communication unit 55280 communicated with secondary 3D glasses 55281.
Second image receiving unit 55210 receives picture signal from least one image source 55300 described, and can be configured to all kinds corresponding to the configuration of the standard of the picture signal received or image source 55300 and display device 55100.Such as, the second image receiving unit 55210 can receive signal according to HDMI, USB and component standard or data, and can comprise the multiple splicing ear (not shown) corresponding to each standard.The various external device (ED)s comprising image source 55300 are connected to each splicing ear, thus make it possible to communicate via the second image receiving unit 55210.The picture signal received by the second image receiving unit 55210 comprises 2D picture signal and 3D rendering signal.
Although Figure 35 illustrates the 3D rendering treatment facility 55200 of the second image receiving unit 55210 comprised for receiving picture signal, in a further exemplary embodiment, in 3D rendering treatment facility 55200, the assembly receiving picture signal can be provided for.When not providing the second image receiving unit 55210,3D rendering treatment facility 55200 receives picture signal from display device 55100, the picture signal that process receives, and the picture signal of process is sent to display device 55100.
3D rendering can comprise left-eye image and the eye image of Alternation Display.Can according to the form receiving broadcast signal of data flow.Broadcast signal streams comprises such as MPEG2 transport stream.Broadcast singal can comprise two or more stream.Such as, broadcast singal can comprise corresponding with eye image to the left-eye image of 3D rendering respectively two and flows (following, to be also called as first-class and second).
Second graphics processing unit 55220 processes 3D rendering signal.Second graphics processing unit 55220 guides demultiplexing, decoding, code conversion, convergent-divergent etc.Second graphics processing unit 55220 can comprise demodulation multiplexer (not shown), the first decoder (not shown) and the second decoder (not shown).When broadcast singal is demultiplexed be first-class and second corresponding with eye image to the left-eye image of 3D rendering respectively time, broadcast singal is separated into first-class and second by demodulation multiplexer.First decoder exports left-eye image to first-class decoding, and the second decoder decodes to export eye image to second.The left-eye image of being decoded by display unit 55130 Alternation Display of display device 55100 and eye image.
Second graphics processing unit 55220 also can comprise the light modulation block (not shown) of the power supply for turning on/off backlight to improve the quality of 3D rendering.Light modulation block enables 3D content more effectively be reproduced.
Second graphics processing unit 55220 can comprise 3D formatter 2D picture signal being converted to 3D rendering signal.2D picture signal comprises multiple picture frame (hereinafter referred to as " frame ").Use the 3D rendering signal of binocular parallax can comprise multiple left-eye frame and multiple right eye frame.In left-eye frame and right eye frame, left-eye frame and right eye frame a pair can be comprised from least one respective frame conversion described multiple frame of 2D picture signal.
When display device 55100 is connected with 3D rendering treatment facility 55200, second graphics processing unit 55220 processes 3D rendering signal according to the control of the first controller 55170 or second controller 55270 or 2D picture signal is converted to 3D rendering signal, thus reproduction 3D rendering, will be described in detail this.
Second linkage unit 55240 is detachably connected to the first linkage unit 55140, thus makes it possible to communicate between 3D rendering treatment facility 55200 and display device 55100.
Figure 36 to Figure 38 illustrates the 3D rendering treatment facility 55200 being connected to display device 55100.
3D rendering treatment facility 55200 is detachably connected to any one in the time schedule controller 55135 of display device 55100, display floater 55131 and image processing board 55125.
As shown in Figure 36, the second linkage unit 55210 can be connected at least one connector in the multiple connectors 55141 and 55142 arranged in time schedule controller 55135.Here, display device 55100 is started with the image processing board 55125 being connected to connector 55141.Connector 55142 is connectors for subsequent use.3D rendering treatment facility 55200 will be connected to connector 55142 for subsequent use, thus upgrade to realize 3D display to display device 55100.
When display device 55100 does not comprise the connector 55142 for subsequent use for connecting 3D rendering treatment facility 55200,3D rendering treatment facility 55200 changes device (genderchanger) 55143 by the class being connected to the first linkage unit 55140 and is connected, as shown in Figure 37.
Meanwhile, as shown in Figure 38, can be slidably connected to the time schedule controller 55135 of the slot of display floater 55131 and image processing board 55125 to start display device 55100.Then, substitute time schedule controller 55135 according to the module of the combining form design of 3D rendering treatment facility 55200 and time schedule controller 55135, thus upgrade to make it possible to carry out 3D rendering process to display device 55100 easily.
The method of attachment that 3D rendering treatment facility 55200 shown in Figure 36 to Figure 38 is provided only for illustration of object, in addition to the examples above, by various method, the first linkage unit 55140 is connected with the second linkage unit 55240.
Second memory cell 55260 stores unrestricted data.Second memory cell 55260 is configured to non-volatile memory medium, such as flash memory and hard disk drive.Second memory cell 55260 is accessed by the first controller 55170 or second controller 55270, and the data be stored in the second memory cell 55260 can be read, record, revise, delete or upgrade by controller 55170 and controller 55270.Meanwhile, the second memory cell 55260 also not only can be accessed by second controller 55270 based on its configuration, and is accessed by the first controller 55170.
The various assembly executive control operations of second controller 55270 pairs of 3D rendering treatment facilities 55200, to guide overall image processing process.Such as, second controller 55270 be guided through the second graphics processing unit 55220 image procossing and by the transmission of the signal of the second linkage unit 55210, information or data or receive operation, thus control the overall operation of 3D rendering treatment facility 55200.
Second controller 55270 and the first controller 55170 can be configured to CPU.Therefore, when receiving 3D rendering signal, second controller 55270 can make the first controller 55170 disabled, and replaces the first controller 55170 to control the overall operation of display system 551.Alternatively, second controller 55270 can control the overall operation of display system 551 together with the first controller 55170.
Second controller 55270 and the first controller 55170 also can comprise the Graphics Processing Unit (GPU), digital signal processor (DSP) and the memory (such as, DDRRAM) that contribute to CPU.
Communication unit 55280 communicates with secondary 3D glasses 55281, and by synchronous for the 3D rendering signal being sent to the signal processing of 3D glasses 55281.3D glasses 55281 are configured to a voltage optionally secondary shutter glasses of transmitted light or the secondary polarising glass along default polarization direction transmitted light according to applying.
Communication unit 55280 can comprise the wireless communication module according to scheduled communication standard (such as radio frequency (RF), Zigbee, bluetooth, near-field communication (NFC) and infrared communication), and can make it possible between display device 55100 and 3D glasses 55281, carry out various unrestricted signal, information or data transmission and reception.
Below, with reference to Figure 39 to 43, the process being upgraded to realize 3D display by 3D rendering treatment facility 55200 pairs of display devices 55100 according to exemplary embodiment is described.
Figure 39 to Figure 43 illustrates the flow chart performing the image processing process of the display device 55100 of being upgraded by 3D rendering treatment facility 55200 in display system 551 according to exemplary embodiment.
When receiving 2D picture signal or 3D rendering signal at the operation S55411 of Figure 39 from image source 55300, display device 55100 at operation S55413, S55415 and S55417 of Figure 39 according to the image processing process process picture signal of preset order.It should be noted that the succinct description in order to this exemplary embodiment, Figure 39 only illustrates some image processing process, and Figure 39 does not illustrate all image processing process performed by display device 55100 reality.
Figure 39 and Figure 40 illustrates the picture signal received by the first image receiving unit 55110 of display device 55100.
As shown in Figure 39, when display device 55100 is when operating S55411 and receiving 3D rendering signal from image source 55300, first controller 55170 is 3D rendering signal operating S55413 by the Signal analysis of reception, and at operation S55414, this signal is sent to 3D rendering treatment facility 55200.Second controller 55270 controls the second graphics processing unit 55220 at operation S55415 and processes the 3D rendering signal received, and at operation S55416, the 3D rendering signal of process is sent to display device 55100.First controller 55170 is operating S55417 on display unit 55130 based on 3D rendering Signal aspects 3D rendering.
As shown in Figure 40, when display device 55100 is when operating S55421 and receiving 2D picture signal from image source 55300, the picture signal of reception is identified as 2D picture signal at operation S55423 by the first controller 55170, and controls the first graphics processing unit 55120 process described 2D picture signal at operation S55425.The 2D picture signal of process is sent to 3D rendering treatment facility 55200 at operation S55426 by the first controller 55170.Second controller 55270 controls the second graphics processing unit 55220 at operation S55427 and the 2D picture signal of reception is converted to 3D rendering signal, and at operation S55428, the 3D rendering signal of conversion is sent to display device 55100.First controller 55170 is operating S55429 on display unit 55130 based on 3D rendering Signal aspects 3D rendering.
Although Figure 40 illustrates that the first graphics processing unit 55120 processes 2D picture signal and 2D picture signal is converted to 3D rendering signal by the second graphics processing unit 55220, the second graphics processing unit 55220 can process 2D picture signal and 2D picture signal is converted to 3D rendering signal.In this case, picture signal can be identified as 2D signal and this signal is sent to 3D rendering treatment facility 55200 by the first controller 55170.
Figure 41 to Figure 43 illustrates the 3D rendering treatment facility 55200 of the second image receiving unit 55210 comprised for independently receiving picture signal.
As shown in Figure 41, when 3D rendering treatment facility 55200 is when operating S55431 and receiving 3D rendering signal from image source 55300, the picture signal of reception is identified as 3D rendering signal at operation S55433 by second controller 55270, and controls at operation S55435 the 3D rendering signal that the second graphics processing unit 55220 processes reception.The 3D rendering signal of process is sent to display device 55100 at operation S55436 by second controller 55270.First controller 55170 is operating S55437 on display unit 55130 based on 3D rendering Signal aspects 3D rendering.
As shown in Figure 42, when 3D rendering treatment facility 55200 is when operating S55441 and receiving 2D picture signal from image source 55300, the picture signal of reception is identified as 2D picture signal at operation S55443 by second controller 55270, in the 2D picture signal that operation S55445 process receives, and control the second graphics processing unit 55220 the 2D picture signal of process is converted to 3D rendering signal operating S55447.The 3D rendering signal of conversion is sent to display device 55100 at operation S55448 by second controller 55270.First controller 55170 is operating S55449 on display unit 55130 based on the 3D rendering Signal aspects 3D rendering received.
The difference of Figure 43 and Figure 42 is, the first graphics processing unit 55120 processes 2D picture signal.As shown in Figure 43, when 3D rendering treatment facility 55200 is when operating S55451 and receiving 2D picture signal from image source 55300, the picture signal of reception is identified as 2D picture signal at operation S55453 by second controller 55270, and at operation S55454, the 2D picture signal of reception is sent to display device 55100.First controller 55170 controls the first graphics processing unit 55120 at operation S55455 and processes the 2D picture signal received, and at operation S55456, the 2D picture signal of process is sent to 3D rendering treatment facility 55200.Second controller 55270 controls the second graphics processing unit 55220 at operation S55457 and the 2D picture signal of process is converted to 3D rendering signal.The 3D rendering signal of conversion is sent to display device 55100 at operation S55458 by second controller 55270.First controller 55170 is operating S55459 on display unit 55130 based on the 3D rendering Signal aspects 3D rendering received.
As mentioned above, according to exemplary embodiment, 3D rendering treatment facility 55200 is detachably connected to the display device 55100 of process 2D image, thus upgrades to reproduce 3D content to display device 55100 easily.
Although illustrate and described some exemplary embodiments, but it should be appreciated by those skilled in the art that, when not departing from principle and the spirit of the present invention's design, can change these exemplary embodiments, the scope of the present invention's design is by claim and equivalents thereof.

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1. an image processing equipment, comprising:
Signal input unit, is configured to receive input signal;
First graphics processing unit, is configured to process input signal to export the first output signal;
Updating apparatus linkage unit, is configured to be connected to the updating apparatus comprising the second graphics processing unit and outputs signal so that at least one in input signal and the first output signal is sent to updating apparatus and receives second from updating apparatus;
Display unit, is configured to show image based at least one in the first output signal and the second output signal;
First controller, is configured to:
Determine whether updating apparatus is connected to updating apparatus linkage unit,
Be connected to updating apparatus linkage unit in response to updating apparatus, at least one in using the second graphics processing unit process input signal of updating apparatus and first to output signal is to export the second output signal.
2. image processing equipment as claimed in claim 1, wherein, the first controller is configured to:
Be not connected to updating apparatus linkage unit in response to updating apparatus, control display unit and show image based on the first output signal,
Be connected to updating apparatus linkage unit in response to updating apparatus, control display unit and show image based on the second output signal received from updating apparatus.
3. image processing equipment as claimed in claim 1, wherein, updating apparatus linkage unit comprises: the first signal terminal, sends at least one in input signal and the first output signal; Secondary signal terminal, receives the second output signal.
4. image processing equipment as claimed in claim 3, also comprises: data selection unit, is configured to one of the first output signal and the second output signal to be sent to display unit,
Wherein, the first controller be also configured to determine in the first output signal and the second output signal which will be sent to display unit, and determine to come control data selected cell and send the first output signal or second based on described and output signal.
5. image processing equipment as claimed in claim 1, also comprises: picture signal switch, is configured to optionally the first output signal or the second output signal are sent to display unit,
Wherein, the first controller is also configured to: in response to updating apparatus be not connected to updating apparatus linkage unit come control chart image signal switch by first output signal be sent to display unit.
6. image processing equipment as claimed in claim 1, wherein, the first controller is also configured to receive the information about at least one upgrade function provided by updating apparatus, and performs and control with based on the information and executing upgrade function about upgrade function.
7. image processing equipment as claimed in claim 1, also comprise: at least one supplementary module all holding firmware, wherein, the firmware of corresponding firmware updating at least one supplementary module described that the first controller is also configured to based on receiving from updating apparatus is upgraded.
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