An efficient method for gamma correction table update based on residual data

摘要

As required by the nature of flat panel displays, the image processing procedure requires gamma correction to be executed. The gamma correction operation is performed by making use of a reference table in silicon-based devices. Since different displays have distinct gamma curves, they require different reference table configurations. Therefore the reference table values must be stored in nonvolatile memories and must be loaded back while flat panel systems are switched on. The present invention reduces the required nonvolatile memory area by saving the absolute differences between successive values present in gamma correction lookup tables. Thanks to the present invention, it shall be possible to store more than one gamma correction tables in the memory and to control different displays by means of the same system.