Communication state indicating circuit and display communication state indicating device

Abstract

The utility model relates to the field of displayers, in particular to a communication state indicating circuit and a displayer communication state indicating device.The communication state indicating circuit comprises a first communication module, a second communication module and an indicating module, and the first communication module is provided with a first sending end and a first receiving end; the second communication module is provided with a second transmitting end and a second receiving end; the first transmitting end is connected with the second receiving end through a first connecting line, and the second transmitting end is connected with the first receiving end through a second connecting line; the indicating module comprises a power module, a first indicating piece and a second indicating piece, the power module is provided with a first electrode and a second electrode, the two ends of the first indicating piece are connected with the first electrode and the first connecting line respectively, and the two ends of the second indicating piece are connected with the second electrode and the second connecting line respectively. Through the first indication information output by the first indication piece and the second indication information output by the second indication piece, the fault position of the communication circuit between the display and the external equipment is quickly positioned.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of displays, and in particular to a communication state indicating circuit and a display communication state indicating device. Background Art

[0002] With the rapid development of information technology, as the core device of human-computer interaction, the technology and application of monitors have also ushered in unprecedented changes. Modern monitors have not only made significant improvements in image quality, size and refresh rate, but also made great progress in communication capabilities. In terms of communication capabilities, monitors are no longer simple information display terminals, but have become important nodes for efficient and stable data transmission with external devices. The widespread application of high-definition interfaces such as HDMI and DisplayPort enables monitors to support high-resolution and high-frame-rate content display, bringing users a more delicate and smooth visual experience. At the same time, with the continuous development of wireless technology, monitors have also begun to support wireless connection methods such as Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, further broadening the communication range with external devices and improving the convenience of communication. At present, when the monitor communicates with external devices, the monitor may not display the protocol data screen. Generally, the test equipment is used to measure the port voltage and wiring connection of the monitor and external devices one by one to locate the fault location. However, since it needs to be checked one by one, it not only takes a lot of time, but also causes a large workload for troubleshooting. Utility Model Content

[0003] In view of this, the utility model provides a communication status indication circuit and a display communication status indication device to solve the problem that when the display does not display the protocol data screen, a multimeter needs to be used to measure the port voltage, wiring connection status and other operations of the display and external devices one by one in order to locate the fault position, resulting in that the fault troubleshooting not only takes a lot of time but also causes a large troubleshooting workload.

[0004] In a first aspect, the utility model provides a communication status indication circuit, comprising:

[0005] A first communication module having a first transmitting end and a first receiving end;

[0006] A second communication module has a second transmitting end and a second receiving end;

[0007] The first transmitting end is connected to the second receiving end via a first connecting line, the second transmitting end is connected to the first receiving end via a second connecting line, the first transmitting end outputs a first data sequence, the second receiving end receives the first data sequence, the second transmitting end outputs a second data sequence, and the first receiving end receives the second data sequence;

[0008] An indication module comprises a power module, a first indication member and a second indication member, wherein the power module has a first electrode and a second electrode, one end of the first indication member is connected to the first electrode, and the other end is connected to the first connecting line, one end of the second indication member is connected to the second electrode, and the other end is connected to the second connecting line, the first indication member is used to output first indication information, and the second indication member is used to output second indication information.

[0009] Beneficial effect: The first communication module and the second communication module are communication modules of the display and the external device respectively, that is, the communication status indication circuit is applied to the communication circuit between the display and the external device. When the display does not display the protocol data screen, the first indicator outputs the first indication information and the second indicator outputs the second indication information. Through the first indication information and the second indication information, the fault position of the communication circuit between the display and the external device can be quickly located, and the communication circuit between the display and the external device can be troubleshooted without the need for testing equipment to measure one by one, thereby reducing the time and workload of troubleshooting and improving the efficiency of troubleshooting.

[0010] In an optional implementation, the indication module further includes:

[0011] a first resistor, wherein the first resistor is connected in series between the first electrode and the first indicator;

[0012] A second resistor is connected in series between the second electrode and the second indicator.

[0013] By adding the first resistor and the second resistor, the communication status indication circuit can be protected to prevent the first indicator and the second indicator from being damaged due to excessive voltage.

[0014] In an optional implementation, when the difference between the potential of the first transmitting end and / or the second receiving end and the potential of the first electrode is not equal to , the first indicator has a first indication state;

[0015] When the difference between the potential of the first transmitting end and / or the second receiving end and the potential of the first electrode is equal to zero, the first indicator has a second indicating state;

[0016] The first indication information includes:

[0017] first sub-indication information, the first sub-indication information is generated when the first indicator is in the first indication state and the duration is greater than or equal to a first threshold;

[0018] second sub-indication information, the second sub-indication information is generated when the first indicator is in the second indication state and the duration is greater than or equal to a first threshold;

[0019] The third sub-indication information is generated when the first indication state and the second indication state appear alternately and the duration is greater than or equal to a first threshold.

[0020] Different fault conditions can be accurately located through the different sub-indication information output by the first indicator, further improving the efficiency of troubleshooting.

[0021] In an optional implementation, when the difference between the potential of the first receiving end and / or the second transmitting end and the potential of the second electrode is not equal to zero, the second indicator has a third indication state;

[0022] When the difference between the potential of the first receiving end and / or the second transmitting end and the potential of the second electrode is equal to zero, the second indicator has a fourth indicating state;

[0023] The second indication information includes:

[0024] fourth sub-indication information, the fourth sub-indication information is generated when the second indicator is in the third indication state and the duration is greater than or equal to the first threshold;

[0025] fifth sub-indication information, the fifth sub-indication information is generated when the second indicator is in the fourth indication state and the duration is greater than or equal to the first threshold;

[0026] The sixth sub-indication information is generated when the third indication state and the fourth indication state appear alternately and the duration is greater than or equal to the first threshold.

[0027] Different sub-indication information output by the second indicator can accurately locate different fault conditions, further improving the efficiency of troubleshooting.

[0028] In an optional implementation, both the first indicator and the second indicator are indicator lights.

[0029] By adopting indicator lights, costs are reduced and it is easy to observe.

[0030] In a second aspect, the utility model provides a display communication status indication device, comprising the above-mentioned communication status indication circuit, and further comprising:

[0031] A display having a first communication module;

[0032] The external device has a second communication module.

[0033] The display communication status indicating device provided by the utility model has a simple structure, is stable, and has a low cost, does not require a special inspection instrument, and is easy to use on a large scale.

[0034] In an optional implementation, the indication module is located in the display, or the indication module is located in the external device, or the indication module is located outside the display and the external device.

[0035] In an optional implementation, the display further includes a main controller module, and the main controller module is electrically connected to the communication module.

[0036] In an optional implementation, the display further includes a display module, the display module is electrically connected to the main controller module, and the display module is used to display images. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0037] In order to more clearly illustrate the specific implementation methods of the utility model or the technical solutions in the prior art, the drawings required for use in the specific implementation methods or the description of the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are some implementation methods of the utility model. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without paying creative work.

[0038] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the structure of the display communication status indicating device of the utility model;

[0039] Description of reference numerals:

[0040] 11. First communication module; 111. First transmitting end; 112. First receiving end;

[0041] 12. A second communication module; 121. A second transmitting end; 122. A second receiving end;

[0042] 13. Indicator module; 131. Power module; 132. First indicator; 133. Second indicator; 134. First resistor; 135. Second resistor; 136. First connecting line; 137. Second connecting line;

[0043] 2. Display; 21. Main controller module; 22. Display module;

[0044] 3. External devices. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0045] In order to make the purpose, technical solution and advantages of the embodiment of the utility model clearer, the technical solution in the embodiment of the utility model will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with the drawings in the embodiment of the utility model. Obviously, the described embodiment is a part of the embodiment of the utility model, not all the embodiments. Based on the embodiment of the utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative work are within the scope of protection of the utility model.

[0046] Currently, when the display 2 communicates with the external device 3, the display 2 may not display the protocol data screen. Generally, a test device is used to measure the port voltage and wiring connection status of the display 2 and the external device 3 one by one to locate the fault position. However, since it is necessary to check one by one, it not only takes a lot of time, but also causes a large workload for checking.

[0047] Therefore, the embodiment of the utility model provides a communication status indication circuit, such as Figure 1 As shown, the first communication module 11, the second communication module 12 and the indication module 13 are included. The first communication module 11 has a first transmitting end 111 and a first receiving end 112; the second communication module 12 has a second transmitting end 121 and a second receiving end 122; the first transmitting end 111 is connected to the second receiving end 122 through a first connecting line 136, and the second transmitting end 121 is connected to the first receiving end 112 through a second connecting line 137. The first transmitting end 111 outputs a first data sequence, the second receiving end 122 receives the first data sequence, and the second transmitting end 121 is connected to the first receiving end 112 through a second connecting line 137. The terminal 121 outputs the second data sequence, and the first receiving terminal 112 receives the second data sequence; the indication module 13 includes a power module 131, a first indication member 132 and a second indication member 133, the power module has a first electrode and a second electrode, one end of the first indication member 132 is connected to the first electrode, and the other end is connected to the first connecting line 136; one end of the second indication member 133 is connected to the second electrode, and the other end is connected to the second connecting line 137; the first indication member 132 is used to output the first indication information, and the second indication member 133 is used to output the second indication information.

[0048] Specifically, the first communication module 11 and the second communication module 12 can both be HDMI, DisplayPort or other high-definition interfaces, and the first communication module 11 and the second communication module 12 can also be WiFi modules, Bluetooth modules or other wireless transmission modules; the first communication module 11 and the second communication module 12 are communicatively connected, and the communication connection refers to the communication between the connected devices through the transmission interaction of signals, including wired connection (for example, connection through wires, network cables) and wireless connection (for example, wifi, 4G connection, Bluetooth), and the first communication module 11 and the second communication module 12 transmit data through a communication protocol; the first indicator 132 and the second indicator 133 can both be buzzers, LED lights, and digital tubes. The power module 131 can be a solar cell, a battery or a power grid; the first transmitting end 111, the first receiving end 112, the second transmitting end 121, and the second receiving end 122 are all corresponding interfaces of their respective communication modules, the first electrode and the second electrode are respectively the positive and negative electrodes of the power module, the first transmitting end 111 is connected to the second receiving end 122 through the first connecting line 136, the first receiving end 112 is connected to the second transmitting end 121 through the second connecting line 137, the first electrode is connected to the first connecting line 136 through the third connecting line, the third connecting line is provided with a first indicator 132, the second electrode is connected to the second connecting line through the fourth connecting line, and the fourth connecting line is provided with a second indicator 133.

[0049] The first communication module 11 and the second communication module 12 are communication modules of the display 2 and the external device 3 respectively, that is, the communication status indication circuit is applied to the communication circuit between the display 2 and the external device 3. When the display 2 does not display the protocol data screen, the first indicator 132 outputs the first indication information, and the second indicator 133 outputs the second indication information. Through the first indication information and the second indication information, the fault position of the communication circuit between the display 2 and the external device 3 can be quickly located, and the communication circuit between the display 2 and the external device 3 can be troubleshooted without the need for testing equipment to measure one by one, thereby reducing the time and workload of troubleshooting and improving the efficiency of troubleshooting.

[0050] In this embodiment, as an optional implementation, Figure 1 As shown, the indication module 13 further includes a first resistor 134 and a second resistor 135, wherein the first resistor 134 is connected in series between the first electrode and the first indicator 132, and the second resistor 135 is connected in series between the second electrode and the second indicator 133. By adding the first resistor 134 and the second resistor 135, the communication status indication circuit can be protected to prevent the first indicator 132 and the second indicator 133 from being damaged due to excessive voltage.

[0051] In this embodiment, as an optional implementation, when the potential difference between the first transmitting end and the first electrode is not equal to zero (or the potential difference between the second receiving end and the first electrode is not equal to zero, or the potential difference between the first transmitting end and the second receiving end and the first electrode is not equal to zero), the first indicator 132 has a first indication state; when the potential difference between the first transmitting end and the first electrode is equal to zero (or the potential difference between the second receiving end and the first electrode is equal to zero, or the potential difference between the first transmitting end and the second receiving end and the first electrode is equal to zero), the first indicator 132 has a second indication state; the first indicator 132 is in the first indication state and generates first sub-indication information when the duration is greater than or equal to the first threshold; the first indicator 132 is in the second indication state and generates second sub-indication information when the duration is greater than or equal to the first threshold; the first indication state and the second indication state appear alternately and generate third sub-indication information when the duration is greater than or equal to the first threshold, and the first threshold can be adjusted according to actual conditions, for example, it can be 3 seconds or 5 seconds. Different sub-indication information output by the first indicator 132 can accurately locate different fault conditions, further improving the efficiency of fault detection.

[0052] In this embodiment, as an optional implementation, Figure 1 As shown, when the potential difference between the second transmitting end and the second electrode is not equal to zero (or the potential difference between the first receiving end and the second electrode is not equal to zero, or the potential difference between the second transmitting end and the first receiving end and the second electrode is not equal to zero), the second indicator 133 has a third indication state; when the potential difference between the second transmitting end and the second electrode is equal to zero (or the potential difference between the first receiving end and the second electrode is equal to zero, or the potential difference between the second transmitting end and the first receiving end and the second electrode is equal to zero), the second indicator 133 has a fourth indication state; the second indicator 133 is in the third indication state, and the fourth sub-indication information is generated when the duration is greater than or equal to the first threshold; the second indicator 133 is in the fourth indication state, and the fifth sub-indication information is generated when the duration is greater than or equal to the first threshold; the third indication state and the fourth indication state appear alternately, and the sixth sub-indication information is generated when the duration is greater than or equal to the first threshold.

[0053] Different sub-indication information output by the second indicator 133 can accurately locate different fault conditions, further improving the efficiency of troubleshooting.

[0054] In this embodiment, as an optional implementation, Figure 1As shown, the first indicator 132 and the second indicator 133 are both indicator lights. The first indication state and the third indication state are both indicator lights on, the second indication state and the fourth indication state are both indicator lights off, the first sub-indication information and the fourth sub-indication information are both indicator lights that are always on within the first threshold time, the second sub-indication information and the fifth sub-indication information are both indicator lights that are always off within the first threshold time, the third sub-indication information and the sixth sub-indication information are indicator lights that flash within the first threshold time, the first sub-indication information indicates that the second receiving end 122 fails to receive data normally; the second sub-indication information indicates that the first sending end 111 fails to send data, the third sub-indication information indicates that the first sending end 111 and the second receiving end 122 are transmitting data normally; the fourth sub-indication information indicates that the first receiving end 112 fails to receive data normally; the fifth sub-indication information indicates that the second sending end 121 fails to send data normally, and the sixth sub-indication information indicates that the second sending end 121 and the first receiving end 112 are transmitting data normally. By adopting indicator lights, costs are reduced and observation is easy.

[0055] In the second aspect, the utility model provides a communication status indication device of a display 2, comprising the above-mentioned communication status indication circuit, and also comprising a display 2 and an external device 3, the external device 3 can be a computer, a smart phone, a tablet computer, a game console, a media player, a camera and a microphone, an image processing unit or other peripherals, the display 2 can be a liquid crystal display or an organic light emitting diode display, the display 2 has a built-in first communication module 11, and the external device 3 has a built-in second communication module 12, the communication status indication device of the display 2 has a simple structure, is stable, and has a low cost, does not require special inspection instruments, and is easy to use on a large scale.

[0056] In this embodiment, as an optional implementation, Figure 1 As shown, the indication module 13 is located in the display 2. As an alternative embodiment, the indication module 13 is located in the external device 3. As another alternative embodiment, the indication module 13 is located outside the display 2 and the external device 3. The indication module 13 can be installed flexibly.

[0057] In this embodiment, as an optional implementation, Figure 1 As shown, the display 2 further includes a main controller module 21, and the main controller module 21 is electrically connected to the communication module. The main controller is used to control the communication module.

[0058] In this embodiment, as an optional implementation, Figure 1 As shown, the display 2 further includes a display module 22 , which is electrically connected to the main controller module 21 . The display module 22 is used to display images, and the main controller is used to control the display module 22 .

[0059] In the description of this specification, the description with reference to the terms "this embodiment", "one embodiment", "some embodiments", "example", "specific example", or "some examples" means that the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described in conjunction with the embodiment or example are included in at least one embodiment or example of the utility model. In this specification, the schematic representations of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Moreover, the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described may be combined in any one or more embodiments or examples in a suitable manner. In addition, those skilled in the art may combine and combine the different embodiments or examples described in this specification and the features of the different embodiments or examples, unless they are contradictory.

[0060] In addition, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be understood as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of the indicated technical features. Therefore, the features defined as "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of the features. In the description of the present utility model, the meaning of "plurality" is at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise clearly and specifically defined.

[0061] In the description of the present invention, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inside", "outside", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", "circumferential" and the like indicate orientations or positional relationships based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the referred device or element must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be understood as a limitation on the present invention.

[0062] In the present invention, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "installed", "connected", "connected", "fixed" and the like should be understood in a broad sense, for example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium, it can be the internal connection of two elements or the interaction relationship between two elements, unless otherwise clearly defined. For ordinary technicians in this field, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0063] Although the embodiments of the present invention are described in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, those skilled in the art may make various modifications and variations without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention, and such modifications and variations are all within the scope defined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A communication status indication circuit, characterized in that: include: A first communication module (11) having a first transmitting end (111) and a first receiving end (112); A second communication module (12) having a second transmitting end (121) and a second receiving end (122); The first transmitting end (111) is connected to the second receiving end (122) via a first connecting line (136), the second transmitting end (121) is connected to the first receiving end (112) via a second connecting line (137), the first transmitting end (111) outputs a first data sequence, the second receiving end (122) receives the first data sequence, the second transmitting end (121) outputs a second data sequence, and the first receiving end (112) receives the second data sequence; An indication module (13), comprising a power module (131), a first indication member (132) and a second indication member (133), wherein the power module (131) has a first electrode and a second electrode, one end of the first indication member (132) is connected to the first electrode, and the other end is connected to the first connecting line (136); one end of the second indication member (133) is connected to the second electrode, and the other end is connected to the second connecting line (137); The first indicator (132) is used to output first indication information, and the second indicator (133) is used to output second indication information.

2. The communication status indication circuit according to claim 1, characterized in that: The indication module (13) further comprises: a first resistor (134), wherein the first resistor (134) is connected in series between the first electrode and the first indicator (132); A second resistor (135), wherein the second resistor (135) is connected in series between the second electrode and the second indicator (133).

3. The communication status indication circuit according to claim 1, characterized in that: When the difference between the potential of the first transmitting end (111) and / or the second receiving end (122) and the potential of the first electrode is not equal to zero, the first indicator (132) has a first indicating state; When the difference between the potential of the first transmitting end (111) and / or the second receiving end (122) and the potential of the first electrode is equal to zero, the first indicator (132) has a second indicating state; The first indication information includes: first sub-indication information, the first sub-indication information is generated when the first indicator (132) is in the first indication state and the duration is greater than or equal to a first threshold; second sub-indication information, the second sub-indication information is generated when the first indicator (132) is in the second indication state and the duration is greater than or equal to a first threshold; The third sub-indication information is generated when the first indication state and the second indication state appear alternately and the duration is greater than or equal to a first threshold.

4. The communication status indicating circuit according to claim 1 or 3, characterized in that: When the difference between the potential of the first receiving end (112) and / or the second sending end (121) and the potential of the second electrode is not equal to zero, the second indicator (133) has a third indicating state; When the difference between the potential of the first receiving end (112) and / or the second transmitting end (121) and the potential of the second electrode is equal to zero, the first indicator (132) has a fourth indicating state; The second indication information includes: fourth sub-indication information, the fourth sub-indication information is generated when the second indicator (133) is in the third indication state and the duration is greater than or equal to the first threshold; fifth sub-indication information, the fifth sub-indication information is generated when the second indicator (133) is in the fourth indication state and the duration is greater than or equal to the first threshold; The sixth sub-indication information is generated when the third indication state and the fourth indication state appear alternately and the duration is greater than or equal to the first threshold.

5. The communication status indicating circuit according to claim 4, characterized in that: The first indicator (132) and the second indicator (133) are both indicator lights.

6. A display communication status indication device, characterized in that: The communication status indicating circuit according to any one of claims 1 to 5, further comprising: A display (2), wherein the display (2) has a first communication module (11); An external device (3) has a second communication module (12).

7. The display communication status indicating device according to claim 6, characterized in that: The indication module (13) is located inside the display (2), or the indication module (13) is located inside the external device (3), or the indication module (13) is located outside the display (2) and the external device (3).

8. The display communication status indicating device according to claim 6, characterized in that: The display (2) further comprises a main controller module (21), and the main controller module (21) is electrically connected to the communication module.

9. The display communication status indicating device according to claim 8, characterized in that: The display (2) further comprises a display module (22), wherein the display module (22) is electrically connected to the main controller module (21), and the display module (22) is used for displaying images.

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