Apparatus and method for eliminating afterimage state

Abstract

An apparatus and a method for eliminating an afterimage while displaying the same image continuously are provided. The afterimage elimination apparatus includes: a display unit for displaying an input image signal; and a controller for moving a display position of the image based on pre-determined movement range information if the controller judges that the image displayed on the display unit continues to be displayed for a certain period of time. The movement range information is within the values that do not allow a user to recognize the movement of the image visibly, and includes a movement direction and a movement amount. Therefore, even though the same image is displayed on a display panel for a certain period of time, an afterimage can be prevented.

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