Tools for Evaluating HD Fixed-Pixel Display Performance, Jed Deame

HPA Retreat
February 22, 2008
Tools for Evaluating HD Fixed-Pixel
Display Performance
Jed Deame
VP, Video Technology
Silicon Optix Inc
Jed@SiliconOptix.com
Performance Measurement
Methodologies
 There are many criteria involved in evaluating
Fixed Pixel Displays, both static and dynamic
 Static tests are useful for measuring the base
performance of a display and it’s ability to
reproduce still images
 Dynamic tests are useful for measuring
performance with real-world material in motion
Traditional Criteria used in Evaluating
Fixed Pixel Displays
 Static Tests
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Black Level
Viewing Angle
Uniformity
Color temperature
Peak Brightness
Dynamic Range
Contrast Ratio
Gamma
Color Gamut
Active pixel coverage
Luminance linearity
Why is dynamic performance is so
important
 The latest generation of fixed pixel displays
have solved many of the static image
problems of the past
 Static performance driven primarily by display
technology
 CRT’s can handle interlaced signals, fixed pixel
displays cannot
 Biggest difference in display quality is seen
when observing motion images
 Noticeable display artifacts can occur with
poor video processing
Dynamic Processing Requirements
 The dynamic performance of the display is
driven by the performance of the internal
video processor
 Display processing is a very complex process it’s more than just scaling.
 Must handle all types of material, maintaining
full resolution
 Auto detection of content type is critical
 Most consumer displays do a decent job with
480i, but 1080i is a different ball game
 HD requires 6x the processing power…!
Key Dynamic Tests for Characterizing
1080i Performance
Key Performance Criteria in Evaluating
HD Signal Processing Performance
1. HD Video Resolution with Motion
2. HD Film Resolution with Motion
3. Noise Reduction
1. HD Video Resolution Loss
 Goal: Determine if HD video content is
processed at full resolution
 Requires sophisticated motion detection to
maintain full HD resolution
 Switch between “bob” and “weave” based on
image motion
 Decisions should be at pixel level
 Test Image: SMPTE 133 Test Pattern with
overlaid rotating dial
 Pass Criteria: Clean text and fine detail visible
HD Video Resolution Loss - Source
HD Video Resolution Loss - Result
PASS
HD Video Resolution Loss - Result
FAIL
2. Video Reconstruction
 Goal: Determine if HD video structures at low
angles is reconstructed properly
 Makes up for loss of resolution in moving
objects
 Interpolates along the diagonal edges to
recover lost resolution
 Test Image: Jaggies Test
 Pass Criteria: All 3 lines are smooth
• 1 or 2 smooth lines imply minimal reconstruction
• No smooth lines imply no reconstruction
Video Reconstruction
Test Image
Fail
Pass
3. Film Mode Detection (Inverse 3:2)
 Goal: Determine if HD film content is processed
at full resolution
 HD Video processors need to recognize 3:2
inserted at the telecine
 If film mode is not properly detected, half
resolution images will result
 Test Image: Detailed HD scene (SMPTE 133),
moving with 3:2 motion
 Pass Criteria: Clean text and fine detail visible
Film Mode Detection - Source
Film Mode Detection - Result
PASS
Film Mode Detection - Result
FAIL
Film Mode Detection - Result
FAIL
Film Mode Detection 2
Fail
Pass
5. Noise Reduction
 Goal: Determine if HD video noise can be
reduced without adversely affecting the
image
 Noise is prevalent in most sources
• sensor noise, compression artifacts
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Temporal NR more effective than Spatial
Motion Adaptivity imperative
Test Pattern: Noisy HD Video Signal
Pass Criteria: Mostly noise free image with no
smearing artifacts of loss of resolution
Noise Reduction
Fail
Pass
Scoring System
Not just for testing Consumer TV’s
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Blu-Ray DVD Players
HD-DVD Players
Video Game Systems
Video Processors
HTPC’s
Pro-Video Monitors, etc
How can I get this Tool?
 www.HQV.com website
 List Price $20 (w/ Shipping)
 Special Discount….
• Half Price for HPA Attendees
• Discount code on right
 Bundles available for $30
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Publications using the HQV
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So, How do the Consumer Displays
Measure Up?
November 2006
Home Theater Magazine
61 TV’s tested from
17 manufacturers
54% failed the Video
Resolution Tests
80% failed the HD Film
Mode (3:2) tests
How about the Latest Models?
November 2007
Home Theater Magazine
74 TV’s tested from
16 manufacturers
35% failed the Video
Resolution Tests
81% failed the HD Film
Mode (3:2) tests
Wouldn’t it be nice if…
 There was an online resource to enable
consumers to see performance test results
 Consumer displays could be compared sideby-side in a common chart
 Why not include DVD players, HD DVD players,
AVR’s, Video Processors, Game consoles…
 Consumers could submit reviews of their own
devices to grow the database quickly
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Summary
 Dynamic tests (with motion) are critical for
evaluating display (and other CE) performance
 Dynamic performance is driven by the capability
of the internal video processor.
 If the wrong processing decisions are made, half
of the image detail will be lost
 The HQV Benchmark is available as a tool to
measure video processing performance.
 Use and contribute to the HQV.com review
database. Tell your friends. Lets build a large
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Questions???
Thank You!
Jed Deame
VP, Video Technology, Silicon Optix
Jed@SiliconOptix.com