Electronic device and method for driving display panel therein
The electronic device enhances ChLC display performance by switching between driving schemes based on image and temperature, addressing gradation and temperature range issues, achieving improved gradation and temperature stability.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- WO · WO
- Patent Type
- Applications
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- Filing Date
- 2024-09-27
- Publication Date
- 2026-04-02
AI Technical Summary
Cholesteric liquid crystal (ChLC) displays face limitations in gradation and temperature range, particularly in e-books and electronic whiteboards, despite fast screen-updating capabilities.
An electronic device with a processor and driving circuit that switches between first and second driving schemes based on image features and temperature, using a modified PWM driving mode (SD+ mode) to enhance gradation and temperature stability.
The SD+ mode improves gradation and maintains high image quality across a wide temperature range, offering 64 levels of grayscale and faster screen updating compared to traditional DDS mode.
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Description
ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND METHOD FOR DRIVING DISPLAY PANEL THEREINTECHNICAL FIELD
[0001] The present disclosure relates to display devices, and, in particular, to an electronic device and a method for driving a display panel therein.DESCRIPTION OF THE RELATED ART
[0002] A cholesteric liquid crystal (ChLC) display exhibits bi-stable characteristics, allowing it to conserve power by maintaining the display or information without the need for a continuous electric field. ChLC technology can be utilized in various applications, including temperature display boards, e-books, e-paper, and electronic whiteboards.
[0003] The DDS driving mode is a method for driving the cholesteric liquid crystal in a ChLC display. This method leverages the rapid switching speed between the homeotropic state and the transient state, as well as the hysteresis between the focal-conic state and the homeotropic state. The DDS driving mode includes a preparation phase, a selection phase, an evolution phase, and a non-selection phase. During the preparation phase, the orientation of the ChLC molecules within the ChLC display panel is switched to the homeotropic state. The selection phase then determines whether the ChLC molecules will transition to the focal-conic state (e.g., opaque or dark state) or the planar state (e.g., transparent or bright state) . To switch to the planar state, the homeotropic state should be maintained, whereas to switch to the focal-conic state, the transient state should be maintained. The evolution phase exploits the hysteresis between the homeotropic and focal-conic states to facilitate rapid switching between the planar and focal-conic states, thereby achieving fast driving.
[0004] E-books that use cholesteric liquid crystals, especially in the use cases of picture books and textbooks, need fast screen-updating speed and a wide operating temperature range. Even though the DDS driving mode can update the screen with an XGA resolution (1024x768) within 1 second, the DDS driving mode has its weakness in gradation and temperature range.SUMMARY
[0005] Accordingly, an electronic device and a method for driving a cholesteric liquid crystal display panel are provided.
[0006] An aspect of the present disclosure provides an electronic device, which includes a processor, a cholesteric liquid-crystal display panel, and a driving circuit. The processor is configured to receive an image signal and generate a first determination result based on an image feature of the image signal. The driving circuit is configured to drive the cholesteric liquid-crystal display panel using a first driving scheme or a second driving scheme to display the image signal in response to the first determination result.
[0007] Another aspect of the present disclosure provides an electronic device which includes a cholesteric liquid-crystal display panel, a temperature sensor, a processor, and a driving circuit. The cholesteric liquid-crystal display panel is configured to display images. The temperature sensor is configured to detect temperature information of the electronic device. The processor is configured to receive an input image signal, generate a first determination result based on an image feature of the input image signal, and generate a second determination result based on the temperature information. The driving circuit is configured to drive the cholesteric liquid-crystal display panel using a first driving scheme or a second driving scheme according to the first determination result and the second determination result.
[0008] Yet another aspect of the present disclosure provides a method for use in driving a cholesteric liquid-crystal display panel within an electronic device, which includes a processor, a temperature sensor, a first driving circuit, a second driving circuit, and the cholesteric liquid-crystal display panel. The method includes the following steps: utilizing the temperature sensor to detect temperature information of the electronic device; utilizing the processor to generate a first determination result about whether a color depth of each pixel of an input color image is less than a predetermined color depth; utilizing the processor to generate a second determination result about whether the temperature information is within a predetermined temperature range; utilizing the first driving circuit to drive the cholesteric liquid-crystal display panel using a first driving scheme to display the input color image in response to the first determination result being negative or in response to the first determination result being positive and the second determination result being negative; and utilizing the second driving circuit to drive the cholesteric liquid-crystal display panel using a second driving scheme to display the input color image in response to the first determination result being positive and the second determination result being positive.BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0009] Aspects of the present disclosure are best understood from the following detailed description when read with the accompanying figures. It is noted that in accordance with the standard practice in the industry, various features are not drawn to scale. In fact, the dimensions of the various features may be arbitrarily increased or reduced for clarity of discussion.
[0010] FIG. 1 is a block diagram of an electronic device in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0011] FIG. 2A is a diagram of the display device in accordance with the embodiment of FIG. 1.
[0012] FIG. 2B is a cross section of the display panel in FIG. 2A.
[0013] FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating the relationship between the driving modes and the temperature ranges in accordance with some embodiments of the present disclosure.
[0014] FIGs. 4A to 4D are waveform diagrams illustrating the driving voltage applied to the pixel circuits over time in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0015] FIGs. 5A to 5D are waveform diagrams illustrating the driving voltage applied to the pixel circuits over time in accordance with another embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0016] FIG. 6 is a flowchart of a method for driving a display panel within an electronic device in accordance with some embodiments of the present disclosure.
[0017] FIG. 7 is a flowchart of a method for driving a display panel within an electronic device in accordance with some embodiments of the present disclosure.
[0018] FIGs. 8A and 8B are diagrams illustrating first predetermined pixel distribution patterns within a histogram in accordance with some embodiments of the present disclosure.
[0019] FIGs. 9A and 9B are diagrams illustrating second predetermined pixel distribution patterns within a histogram in accordance with some embodiments of the present disclosure.
[0020] FIGs. 10A and 10B are diagrams illustrating RV curves corresponding to a dark-state voltage pulse and a bright-state voltage pulse in accordance with some embodiments of the present disclosure.
[0021] FIGs. 11A and 11B are diagrams illustrating single RV curves corresponding to a dark-state voltage pulse and a bright-state voltage pulse.DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0022] The following disclosure provides many different embodiments, or examples, for implementing different features of the provided subject matter. Specific examples of operations, components, and arrangements are described below to simplify the present disclosure. These are, of course, merely examples and are not intended to be limiting. For example, a first operation performed before or after a second operation in the description may include embodiments in which the first and second operations are performed together, and may also include embodiments in which additional operations may be performed between the first and second operations. For example, the formation of a first feature over, on or in a second feature in the description that follows may include embodiments in which the first and second features are formed in direct contact, and may also include embodiments in which additional features may be formed between the first and second features, such that the first and second features may not be in direct contact. In addition, the present disclosure may repeat reference numerals and / or letters in the various examples. This repetition is for the purpose of simplicity and clarity and does not in itself dictate a relationship between the various embodiments and / or configurations discussed.
[0023] Time relative terms, such as "prior to, " "before, " "posterior to, " "after" and the like, may be used herein for ease of description to describe the relationship of one operation or feature to another operation (s) or feature (s) as illustrated in the figures. Such time relative terms are intended to encompass different sequences of the operations depicted in the figures. Further, spatially relative terms, such as "beneath, " "below, " "lower, " "above, " "upper" and the like, may be used herein for ease of description to describe the relationship of one element or feature to another element (s) or feature (s) as illustrated in the figures. Such spatially relative terms are intended to encompass different orientations of the device in use or operation in addition to the orientation depicted in the figures. The apparatus may be otherwise oriented (rotated 90 degrees or at other orientations) and the spatially relative descriptors used herein may likewise be interpreted accordingly. Relative terms for connections, such as "connect, " "connected, " "connection, " "couple, " "coupled, " "in communication, " and the like, may be used herein for ease of description to describe an operational connection, coupling, or linking one between two elements or features. The relative terms for connections are intended to encompass different connections, couplings, or links of the devices or components. The devices or components may be directly or indirectly connected, coupled, or linked to one another through, for example, another set of components. The devices or components may be connected, coupled, or linked with each other by wire and / or wirelessly.
[0024] As used herein, the singular terms "a, " "an, " and "the" may include plural referents unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. For example, reference to a device may include multiple devices unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. The terms "comprising" and "including" may indicate the existences of the described features, integers, steps, operations, elements, and / or components, but may not exclude the existence of combinations of one or more of the features, integers, steps, operations, elements, and / or components. The term "and / or" may include any or all combinations of one or more listed items.
[0025] Additionally, amounts, ratios, and other numerical values are sometimes presented herein in a range format. It is to be understood that such range format is used for convenience and brevity and should be understood flexibly to include numerical values explicitly specified as limits of a range, but also to include all individual numerical values or sub-ranges encompassed within that range as if each numerical value and sub-range is explicitly specified.
[0026] The nature and use of the embodiments are discussed in detail as follows. It should be appreciated, however, that the present disclosure provides many applicable inventive concepts that can be embodied in a wide variety of specific contexts. The specific embodiments discussed are merely illustrative of specific ways to embody and use the disclosure, without limiting the scope thereof.
[0027] FIG. 1 is a block diagram of an electronic device in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0028] In some embodiments, the electronic device 1 may be an E-book, and E-paper, an electronic whiteboard, a temperature display board, etc., but the present disclosure is not limited thereto. As depicted in FIG. 1, the electronic device 1 may include a processor 10 and a display device 20 electrically connected to each other through bus 11. The processor 10 may be a central processing unit (CPU) , a digital signal processor (DSP) , an image signal processor (ISP) , a microprocessor, a microcontroller unit (MCU) , or any other equivalent circuit, but the present disclosure is not limited thereto. The display device 20 may be cholesteric liquid crystal (ChLC) display device.
[0029] In some embodiments, the display device 20 may include a driving circuit 21 and a display panel 22. The display panel 22 may be a ChLC display panel which includes multiple ChLC layers for red, green, and blue pixel arrays. Additionally, the driving circuit 21 may be configured to drive the display panel 22 in a dynamic driving scheme (DDS) driving mode, a pulse width modulation (PWM) driving mode, or a modified PWM driving mode (e.g., SD+driving mode) . In some embodiments, the PWM driving mode is omitted from the driving circuit 21, indicating that the driving circuit 21 could drive the display panel 22 in the DDS driving mode or the modified PWM driving mode (e.g., SD+ driving mode) .
[0030] In some embodiments, the DDS driving mode exhibits certain characteristics, such as a faster scan speed and high image contrast in display effects. However, the color scale effect is not ideal because the reflectivity is significantly reduced when displaying colors in the dark state, typically around 4.5%. Moreover, the grayscale depth of the DDS driving mode is relatively limited, usually ranging from 8 to 16 levels (e.g., 23 to 24 levels) for each of blue, green, and red colors. Accordingly, the display panel 22 driven by the DDS driving mode may have a color depth ranging from 29 to 212 levels (e.g., 512 to 4096 colors) .
[0031] In some embodiments, the operational temperature range of the electronic device 1 may be between a lower threshold temperature TL and a higher threshold temperature TH shown in FIG. 3, such as -10℃ and 50℃, respectively. Furthermore, employing the DDS timing mode for driving displays at elevated temperatures results in fewer displayed color levels, thereby diminishing the display quality. Although the DDS driving mode offers the benefit of rapid response, the aforementioned drawbacks indicate that it is not suitable for high-temperature environments.
[0032] In some embodiments, the processor 10 may control the driving circuit 21 to drive the display panel 22 in the DDS driving mode when the temperature of the electronic device 1 is within a predetermined temperature range, such as between a first temperature T1 to a second temperature T2, as shown in FIG. 3. In some embodiments, the first temperature T1 and the second temperature T2 may be 5℃ and 35℃, respectively. It should be noted that the lower / higher threshold temperatures TL / TH and the first / second temperatures T1 / T2 are for purposes of description, and they can be adjusted according to practical needs.
[0033] In some embodiments, the PWM driving mode possesses certain characteristics, including a slower scan speed and poorer image contrast in display effects. For example, the PWM driving mode may include a reset stage, a selection stage, and a non-selection stage, as known in the art. However, the color scale display effect is better in the PWM driving mode because the reflection is reduced when displaying colors in the dark state, with a typical reflectivity of around 6%. Additionally, the PWM driving mode offers a relatively higher grayscale color depth, typically divided into 16 levels.
[0034] In some embodiments, the scanning procedure of the modified PWM driving mode (i.e., modified PWM or SD+ scanning procedure) may include a manipulation stage, a selection stage, and a non-selection stage, with the manipulation stage and being an additional stage compared with the PWM scanning procedure. For example, the brightness (e.g., grayscale value) of the pixel circuits on the currently activated scanning electrode can be adjusted by applying an applying an appropriate voltage, which is selected from the voltage interval between two RV curves for the bright-state voltage and dark-state voltage, to the data electrodes BDE1 to BDEM during the manipulation stage. The most appropriate voltage interval for each display unit 22B, 22G, and 22R within the display panel 22 can be found by adjusting a variety of driving parameters during the manipulation stage. The driving parameters may include, but are not limited to duration (or period) of driving AC voltage pulses, temperature and viscosity of the ChLC molecules, driving capability of the driving circuit section, pitch of ChLC helical structures, etc. Accordingly, the SD+ driving mode offers a much higher grayscale color depth of the display panel 22, such as 64 levels for each of the blue, green, and red colors, indicating that a total number of 262144 colors can be rendered by the display panel 22.
[0035] FIG. 2A is a diagram of the display device in accordance with the embodiment of FIG. 1. FIG. 2B is a cross section of the display panel in FIG. 2A.
[0036] In some embodiments, the display panel 22 may include a plurality of display units 22B, 22G, and 22R, a scanning electrode driving circuit 221, and a data electrode driving circuit 222, as depicted in FIG. 2A. Additionally, the display units 22B, 22G, and 22R can be stacked to form the display panel, with the display units 22B, 22G, and 22R being the topmost, middle, and bottom display units, respectively, as shown in FIG. 2B. The display units 22B, 22G, and 22R may include pixels that display blue, green, and red colors, respectively, allowing the display panel 22 to render a screen 30 (e.g., a color display screen) . The display unit 22B may include scanning electrodes BSE1 to BSEN (e.g., N electrodes along the Y-axis) and data electrodes BDE1 to BDEM (e.g., M electrodes along the X-axis) .
[0037] In some embodiments, the scanning electrodes BSE1 to BSEN can be referred to as common (COM) electrodes, and the data electrodes BDE1 to BDEM can be referred to as segment (SEG) electrodes. Furthermore, the scanning electrodes BSE1 to BSEN and the data electrodes BDE1 to BDEN intersect in the top view of the display panel 22, as depicted in FIG. 2A.
[0038] In some embodiments, a ChLC pixel circuit (e.g., abbreviated as a “pixel circuit” , not explicitly shown in FIG. 2A) is disposed at each intersection between the scanning electrodes BSE1 to BSEN and data electrodes BDE1 to BDEM within the display unit 22B. This arrangement allows the pixel circuits within the display unit 22B to form a blue pixel array with a resolution of M*N. For example, the pixel circuit located at the intersection between the scanning electrode BSE1 and the data electrode BDE1 within the display unit 22B (e.g., for blue color) can be assigned the coordinates B (1, 1) , while the pixel circuit at the intersection between the scanning electrode BSEN and the data electrode BDEj within the display unit 22B can be assigned the coordinates B (N, j) , and so on.
[0039] Similarly, the display unit 22G may include scanning electrodes GSE1 to GSEN (e.g., N electrodes along the Y-axis) and data electrodes GDE1 to GDEM (e.g., M electrodes along the X-axis) . The coordinates for each pixel circuit located at the intersections between the scanning electrodes GSE1 to GSEN and data electrodes GDE1 to GDEM within the display unit 22G can be assigned in a similar manner to those within the display unit 22B.
[0040] Similarly, the display unit 22R may include electrodes RSE1 to RSEN (e.g., N electrodes along the Y-axis) and data electrodes RDE1 to RDEM (e.g., M electrodes along the X-axis) . The coordinates for each pixel circuit located at the intersections between the scanning electrodes RSE1 to RSEN and data electrodes RDE1 to RDEM within the display unit 22R can be assigned in a similar manner to those within the display unit 22B.
[0041] Moreover, the scanning electrodes BSE1 to BSEN, GSE1 to GSEN, and RSE1 to RSEN within the display units 22B, 22G, and 22R may be electrically connected to a scanning electrode driving circuit 221. In some embodiments, when the first row of the display panel 22 is to be activated, the scanning electrode driving circuit 221 may apply a voltage pulse to the scanning electrodes BSE1, GSE1, and RSE1 (e.g., common electrodes) to activate them simultaneously. In other words, the scanning electrodes with the same row number may be activated simultaneously by the scanning electrode driving circuit 221. In some embodiments, the scanning electrode driving circuit 221 and the data electrode driving circuit 222 can be collectively regarded as a driving circuit section.
[0042] In some embodiments, the scanning electrode driving circuit 221 is capable of activating one or more rows (i.e., scanning electrodes) of the display panel 22. For example, when two adjacent rows (e.g., rows n and (n+1) ) of the display panel 22 are to be activated simultaneously, the scanning electrode driving circuit 221 may apply a first driving voltage to the scanning electrodes BSEn, GSEn, and RSEn at row n simultaneously, and apply a second driving voltage to the scanning electrodes BSE (n+1) , GSE (n+1) , and RSE (n+1) at row (n+1) simultaneously. It should be noted that the current stages of rows n and (n+1) can be different, resulting in the first driving voltage being different from the second driving voltage.
[0043] Referring to FIG. 2B, in some embodiments, the display units 22B, 22G, and 22R may be laminated in this order on a surface (e.g., surface 250) of incident light. The display unit 22B may include a liquid crystal layer 230B, substrates 231B and 232B, layers 241B and 242B, and sealing materials 233B. For example, the liquid crystal layer 230B may be a cholesteric liquid crystal (ChLC) layer which is sealed between the substrates 231B and 232B opposite to each other by the sealing material 233B applied onto the edges of the substrates 231B and 232B. Additionally, the average refractive index n and the helical pitch p of liquid crystal layer 230B are determined such that, for example, the wavelength λ is approximately 480 nm. The average refractive index n can be adjusted by selecting a liquid crystal material and a chiral material, and the helical pitch p can be adjusted by adjusting the content of the chiral material. Accordingly, the liquid crystal layer 230B may selectively reflect blue light in a planar state. The layers 241B and 242B may refer to regions on which the scanning electrodes BSE1 to BSEN and data electrodes BDE1 to BDEM within the display unit 22B are disposed, that are electrically connected to the scanning electrode driving circuit 221 and the data electrode driving circuit 222, respectively. Furthermore, in the focal conic state, the liquid crystal molecules within the liquid crystal layer 230B are disorderly rotated in the in-plane direction of the electrodes (e.g., layers 241B and 242B) to form helical structures, and the helical axes of the helical structures are randomly oriented. As a result, the selectivity of the liquid crystal layer 230B with respect to a reflection wavelength is lost, and the liquid crystal layer 230B transmits most of incident light. The transmitted light is absorbed by a light absorbing layer 240 whereby dark (black) display is achieved. The light absorbing layer 240 may be provided on the bottom surface of the display unit 22R.
[0044] Similarly, the display unit 22G may include a liquid crystal layer 230G, substrates 231G and 232G, layers 241G and 242G, and sealing materials 233G. For example, the liquid crystal layer 230G may be a cholesteric liquid crystal (ChLC) layer which is sealed between the substrates 231G and 232G opposite to each other by the sealing material 233G applied onto the edges of the substrates 231G and 232G. Additionally, the average refractive index n and the helical pitch p of liquid crystal layer 230G are determined such that, for example, the wavelength λ is approximately 550 nm, allowing the liquid crystal layer 230G to selectively reflect green light in a planar state. Similarly, although the scanning electrodes (e.g., GSE1 to GSEN) and data electrodes (e.g., GDE1 to GDEM) within the display unit 22G are not explicitly shown in FIGs. 2A and 2B, the layers 241G and 242G may refer to regions on which these scanning electrodes GSE1 to GSEN and data electrodes GDE1 to GDEM within the display unit 22G are disposed, that are electrically connected to the scanning electrode driving circuit 221 and the data electrode driving circuit 222, respectively.
[0045] Moreover, the display unit 22R may include a liquid crystal layer 230R, substrates 231R and 232R, layers 241R and 242R, and sealing materials 233R. For example, the liquid crystal layer 230R may be a cholesteric liquid crystal (ChLC) layer which is sealed between the substrates 231R and 232R opposite to each other by the sealing material 233R applied onto the edges of the substrates 231R and 232R. Additionally, the average refractive index n and the helical pitch p of liquid crystal layer 230R are determined such that, for example, the wavelength λ is approximately 700 nm, allowing the liquid crystal layer 230R to selectively reflect red light in a planar state. Similarly, although the scanning electrodes (e.g., RSE1 to RSEN) and data electrodes (e.g., RDE1 to RDEM) within the display unit 22G are not explicitly shown in FIGs. 2A and 2B, the layers 241R and 242R may refer to regions on which these scanning electrodes RSE1 to RSEN and data electrodes RDE1 to RDEM within the display unit 22R are disposed, that are electrically connected to the scanning electrode driving circuit 221 and the data electrode driving circuit 222, respectively. The operations of the ChLC molecules within the liquid crystal layers 230G and 230R in the planar state and focal conic states may be similar to those within the liquid crystal layer 230B, and thus details thereof are not be repeated here.
[0046] In some embodiments, the substrates 231B, 232B, 231G, 232G, 231R, and 232R may be implemented using a transmissive material, such as polycarbonate (PC) , glass, polyethylene terephthalate (PET) film, etc., enabling them to transmit light. Additionally, the light absorbing layer 240 can be disposed on a bottom surface of the substrate 232R of the display unit 22R, effectively absorbing any transmitted light on that surface to achieve dark (black) display. It should be noted that the structure of the display panel 22 shown in FIG. 2B is for purposes of description, and it can be adjusted according to practical needs.
[0047] In some embodiments, the scanning procedure of the SD+ driving mode may include a manipulation stage, a selection stage, and a non-selection stage, with the manipulation stage and being an additional stage compared with the PWM scanning procedure. Additionally, the scanning electrode driving circuit 221 may apply different driving voltage pulses to the activated (or selected) scanning electrode (e.g., COM electrode) during different stages, such as a manipulation stage, a selection stage, and a non-selection stage during the scanning procedure of the SD+ driving mode.
[0048] For example, the data electrode driving circuit 222 may apply either a bright-state voltage pulse or a dark-state voltage pulse to the data electrodes (e.g., SEG electrode) . Specifically, under the influence of the common voltage from the activated scanning electrodes, the data electrode driving circuit 222 can apply different driving AC voltage pulses on different regions of the activated scanning electrodes within the liquid crystal layers 230B, 230G, and 230R, enabling the pixel circuits on the activated scanning electrode to sense AC voltage pulses (or AC pixel pulses) . By applying AC voltage pulses to the pixel circuits on the activate scanning electrode, the scanning electrode driving circuit 221 and the data electrode driving circuit 222 are capable of controlling the arrangement of cholesteric liquid crystal molecules within the liquid crystal layers 230B, 230G, and 230R. Thus, the brightness value of the pixel circuits on the activated scanning electrode within the display units 22B, 22G, and 22R can be adjusted by the scanning electrode driving circuit 221 and the data electrode driving circuit 222 resulting in the display of desired images or texts on the display panel 22.
[0049] It should be noted that during the selection stage in the PWM scanning procedure, a respective voltage is applied to each data electrodes (e.g., BDE1 to BDEM) for the scanning operation of each activated scanning electrode, allowing only one scanning electrode to intersect each data electrodes. As a result, the RV curve for each pixel circuit on the activated scanning electrode may be a single RV curve, as shown by either curve 1102 in FIG. 11A or curve 1104 in FIG. 11B.
[0050] In some embodiments, the RV curve of the pixel circuits on the currently activated scanning electrode (e.g., row n) may be affected by the AC voltage pulses applied to the pixel circuits on one or more neighboring scanning electrode previously activated (e.g., rows (n-1) and (n-2) ) . When applying a bright-state voltage and a dark-state voltage respectively to the pixel circuits on the scanning electrodes at row (n-1) and row (n-2) , the pixel circuits on the currently activated scanning electrode (e.g., row n) may have a first RV (reflectivity versus voltage, where the voltage herein refers to the absolute voltage difference or voltage amplitude) curve and a second RV curve, as shown by curve 1004 and curve 1002 in FIG. 10A, respectively. Additionally, a voltage interval VI1 can be determined using curves 1002 and 1004 within region 1010. The brightness value of the pixel circuits on the currently activated scanning electrode can be adjusted by applying an appropriate voltage, which is selected from the voltage interval VI1, to the data electrodes BDE1 to BDEM during the manipulation stage. The most appropriate voltage interval for each display unit 22B, 22G, and 22R within the display panel 22 can be found by adjusting a variety of driving parameters during the manipulation stage. The driving parameters may include, but are not limited to duration (or period) of driving AC voltage pulses, temperature and viscosity of the ChLC molecules, driving capability of the driving circuit section, pitches of ChLC helical structures, etc.
[0051] In some embodiments, the voltage interval VI1 can be determined using more than two RV curves corresponding to different AC voltage pulses applied to the pixel circuits on the activated scanning electrodes BSE1 to BSEN. For example, the voltage interval VI1 can be obtained using four RV curves corresponding to four different voltages (e.g., applying different AC voltages to the pixels on four previous scanning electrodes at rows (n-1) to (n-4) ) . The specific range of these four different voltages may vary depending on the characteristics of the ChLC molecules.
[0052] In some embodiments, the manipulation stage is not limited to a single waveform and voltage. It can incorporate multiple waveforms and voltages, as well as different frequencies (or different periods, where the period is the inverse of the frequency) , to adjust the voltage interval derived from multiple RV curves. For example, AC waveform 1 with voltage amplitude 1 and frequency 1 can be used for driving during the manipulation stage. Additionally, AC waveform 2 with voltage amplitude 2 and frequency 2 can be used in the manipulation stage in conjunction with the selection stage for driving. The modulation of voltage amplitude, waveform, or frequency (or period) modulation is primarily utilized to adjust the size and position of the voltage interval derived from the RV curves. By applying the proposed method, curves 1002 and 1004 depicted in FIG. 10A can be adjusted to yield curves 1008 and 1006 shown in FIG. 10B, respectively. It should be noted that the voltage interval VI2 shown in region 1012 of FIG. 10B is shorter than the voltage interval VI1 shown in FIG. 10A, suggesting that the utilization of curves 1006 and 1008 may lead to improved image quality and better gradation.
[0053] In some embodiments, the manipulation stage may include an operation region, a sleep region, and a half-influence region, which can be defined using different voltage ranges. For example, the voltage amplitude (i.e., the voltage difference between the activated scanning electrode and the data electrode) of the AC voltage pulse within the operation region may exceed 28V (but is lower than the upper limit of 48V) at the temperature of approximately 20℃to 30℃, indicating that the AC voltage pulse within the operation region being higher than +28V and lower than -28V. Additionally, the voltage amplitude of the AC voltage pulse within the sleep region may be lower than 18V at the temperature of approximately 20℃ to 30℃, indicating that the voltage of the sleep region is between approximately -18V and +18V. In an embodiment, the voltage amplitude of the AC voltage pulse within the half-influence region may be between approximately 14V and 32V at the temperature of approximately 20℃ to 30℃, depending on the practical needs and characteristics of the ChLC molecules. In another embodiment, the voltage amplitude of the AC voltage pulse within the half-influence region may be between approximately 18V and 28V at the temperature of approximately 20℃ to 30℃.
[0054] In some embodiments, the manipulation stage can be categorized into two different types. The first type includes the operation region and the sleep region. The operation region can be divided into multiple operation sub-regions, with the total duration of the operation region being equal to the combined duration of the operation sub-regions. Additionally, the sleep region can also be divided into multiple sleep sub-regions, with the total duration of the sleep region being equal to the combined duration of the sleep sub-regions. The second type includes the half-influence region. These two different types of the manipulation stage can be employed in a specific sequence during the scanning procedure of the SD+ driving mode for each scanning electrode. Additionally, the scanning procedure of the SD+ driving mode encompasses various combinations and / or order of the first type and second type of the manipulation stages, and the selection stage, which will be further elaborated in subsequent sections with reference to FIGs. 4A-4D to FIGs. 5A-5D.
[0055] In some embodiments, the combinations and / or order of the first type and second type of the manipulation stage, and the selection stage include the following cases: (1) one first-type manipulation stage plus the selection stage; (2) two consecutive first-type manipulation stages plus the selection stage; (3) two consecutive second-type manipulation stages plus the selection stage; (4) one first-type manipulation stage plus the selection stage plus the second-type manipulation stage.
[0056] FIGs. 4A to 4D are waveform diagrams illustrating the driving voltage applied to the pixel circuits over time in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0057] The scanning procedure shown in FIGs. 4A to 4D corresponds to Case (1) . In some embodiments, the scanning procedure of the SD+ driving mode (e.g., SD+ scanning procedure) of each activated scanning electrode may include stages 410 and 420 arranged in sequence, as shown in FIG. 4A. Stage 410 may refer to the manipulation stage including an operation region 411 and a sleep region 412 (including sub-regions 412A and 412B) which refer to an operation region and a sleep region. Stage 420 may refer to the selection stage. For clarity, curves 402, 404, and 406, that respectively illustrate the dark-state voltage, bright-state voltage, and gray-state voltage applied to the pixel circuit on the activated scanning electrode over time, are separately shown in FIGs. 4A, 4B, and 4C, respectively. Additionally, curves 402, 404, and 406 are collectively shown in FIG. 4D for reference. It should be noted that the non-selection stage following the last stage (e.g., stage 420) in the SD+ scanning procedure is not explicitly shown in FIGs. 4A to 4D.
[0058] For example, referring to FIG. 4A, the amplitudes of the dark-state voltage sensed by the pixel circuit on the activated scanning electrode in operation region 411 and sleep region 412 (including sub-regions 412A and 412B) in stage 410 (e.g., manipulation stage) are approximately 32.4V and 12.2V, respectively. Additionally, the amplitude of the dark-state voltage sensed by the pixel circuit on the activated scanning electrode in stage 420 (e.g., selection stage) is approximately 26.4V. It should be noted that the ratio between the duration of operation region 411 and the duration of stage 420 (e.g., selection stage) is approximately 0.5, while the ratio between the duration of sleep region 412 and the duration of stage 420 is also approximately 0.5.
[0059] Referring to FIG. 4B, the amplitudes of the bright-state voltages sensed by the pixel circuit on the activated scanning electrode in operation region 411 and sleep region 412 (including sub-regions 412A and 412B) in stage 410 are approximately 44.4V and 0V, respectively. Additionally, the amplitude of the bright-state voltage sensed by the pixel circuit on the activated scanning electrode in stage 420 (e.g., selection stage) is approximately 38.4V.
[0060] Accordingly, the voltage amplitude sensed by the pixel circuit on the activated scanning electrode in the operation region of stage 410 is between 44.4V and 32.4V, while the voltage amplitude sensed by the pixel circuit on the activated scanning electrode in the sleep region of stage 410 is between 0 and 12.2V. In addition, the voltage amplitude sensed by the pixel circuit on the activated scanning electrode in stage 420 is between 26.4V and 38.4V. Therefore, curve 406 can be derived from the range between curves 402 and 404, as depicted in FIGs. 4C and 4D.
[0061] More specifically, the SD+ scanning procedure incorporates a manipulation stage, allowing the selection of an appropriate voltage from the voltage interval between the RV curves corresponding to two or more different voltages. This voltage is used to drive the pixel circuits on the activated scanning electrode during the manipulation stage or the selection stage. As a result, the grayscale screen can be generated with a reduced duration of the selection stage and improved grayscale display capability compared to the PWM scanning procedure.
[0062] FIGs. 5A to 5D are waveform diagrams illustrating the driving voltage applied to the pixel circuits over time in accordance with another embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0063] The scanning procedure shown in FIGs. 5A to 5D corresponds to Case (2) . In some embodiments, the PWM scanning procedure of each activated scanning electrode may include stages 510, 520, and 530 arranged in sequence. Stages 510 and 520 may refer to a first manipulation stage and a second manipulation stage, respectively, each including a half-influence region. Stage 530 may refer to a selection stage. Stage 530 shown in FIGs. 5A-5D may be similar to stage 420 shown in FIGs. 4A-4D, and thus the details thereof will not be repeated here. For clarity, curves 502, 504, and 506, that respectively illustrate the dark-state voltage, bright-state voltage, and gray-state voltage applied to the pixel circuit on the activated scanning electrode over time, are separately shown in FIGs. 5A, 5B, and 5C, respectively. Additionally, curves 502, 504, and 506 are collectively shown in FIG. 5D for reference. It should be noted that stage 510 can be omitted in some embodiments, and one manipulation stage including the half-influence region is arranged prior to the selection stage.
[0064] In some embodiments, the voltage amplitude of the half-influence region may be within an intermediate voltage amplitude range (e.g., 14V to 32V) . Referring to FIG. 5A, the amplitude of the dark-state voltage sensed by the pixel circuit on the activated scanning electrode in stages 510 and 520 is approximately 20.4V. Additionally, the amplitude of the dark-state voltage sensed by the pixel circuit on the activated scanning electrode in stage 530 (e.g., selection stage) is approximately 26.4V.
[0065] Referring to FIG. 5B, the amplitude of the bright-state voltage sensed by the pixel circuit on the activated scanning electrode in stages 510 and 520 is approximately 32.4V. Additionally, the amplitude of the bright-state voltage sensed by the pixel circuit on the activated scanning electrode in stage 530 (e.g., selection stage) is approximately 38.4V. Accordingly, the voltage amplitude sensed by the pixel circuit on the activated scanning electrode in stage 530 is approximately between 26.4V and 38.4V. In comparison with the PWM scanning procedure, the SD+ scanning scheme in Case (2) can also reduce the duration of the selection stage by utilizing manipulation stages, including the half-influence region.
[0066] In some embodiments, the first-type manipulation stage, the second-type manipulation stage, and the selection stage for Case (3) and Case (4) can be referred to stage 410 in FIG. 4D, stage 520 in FIG. 5D, and stage 420 in FIG. 4D, respectively. Thus, the detailed waveforms for Case (3) and Case (4) are omitted here.
[0067] In some embodiments, the SD+ driving mode can enhance the image quality and gradation of pixels rendered by the display panel 22. However, it may require a longer duration to update the entire screen displayed on the display panel 22, such as approximately 1.5 seconds for XGA resolution, compared to the DDS driving mode. Additionally, the gradation of the image rendered by the display panel 22 using the SD+ driving mode remains highly stable across a wide temperature range, which is superior to the gradation achieved using the DDS driving mode, which operates within a narrower temperature range.
[0068] FIG. 6 is a flowchart of a method for driving a display panel within an electronic device in accordance with some embodiments of the present disclosure. Please refer to both FIG. 1 and FIG. 6. The method 600 includes steps 610 to 680.
[0069] Step 610: Receiving an input image. In some embodiments, the processor 10 may receive the input image, which may be an RGB color image or a grayscale image, from an internal storage device (not shown) of the electronic device 1 or from an external device communicatively coupled to the electronic device 1. For purposes of description, each of the red, green, and blue sub-pixels within the input image has a color depth of 8 bits, indicating that the brightness value of each of the red, green, and blue sub-pixels ranges from 0 to 255. In some embodiments, when the input image is grayscale image, step 620 can be omitted.
[0070] Step 620: Converting the input image to a grayscale image. In some embodiments, the processor may convert the input image, such as an RGB image, to a grayscale image. For example, the grayscale value (e.g., luminance or intensity value) of each pixel within the grayscale image can be calculated using equation (1) as follows. Y=0.299*R+0.587*G+0.114*B (1)
[0071] where Y denotes the grayscale value of a pixel within the grayscale image; R, G, and B denote pixel values of co-located red, green, and blue sub-pixels within the input image, respectively.
[0072] Step 630: Building a histogram of the grayscale image. In some embodiments, The processor 10 may calculate the pixel count for each grayscale (e.g., intensity) value ranging from 0 (black) to 255 (white) , thereby building the histogram of the grayscale image. For example, the X-axis of the histogram represent the possible grayscale or intensity values, ranging from 0 to 255 for an 8-bit image. The Y-axis of the histogram indicates the frequency or count of pixels for each grayscale or intensity value.
[0073] Step 640: Calculating a feature value (FV) of pixel values within the histogram. In some embodiments, the feature value (FV) may be the standard deviation σ, variance σ2, or any other meaningful statistical feature of the pixel values within the histogram. In some embodiments, the feature value (FV) may be the color depth of each pixel (e.g., grayscale pixel) within the histogram or the color depth of each pixel (e.g., RGB color pixel) within the input image. Accordingly, the processor 10 may estimate the standard deviation or variance of the pixel values within the histogram or the color depth of each pixel within the histogram or the input image, which can be used to determine the distribution of the pixel values within the histogram.
[0074] Step 650: Determining whether the feature value (FV) is less than a predetermined threshold value. In some embodiments, when the pixel values within the histogram are distributed across a wide range from 0 to 255, the processor 10 may determine that the standard deviation or variance (e.g., statistical feature) of the pixel values within the histogram is greater than or equal to the predetermined threshold value (determination result: “No” ) . It indicates that the image content of the input image is likely to be a textbook or a picture book, and then step 660 is performed. Conversely, when the pixel values within the histogram are concentrated within a particular narrow range, the processor 10 may determine that the standard deviation or variance of the pixel values is smaller than the predetermined threshold value (determination result: “Yes” ) . It indicates that the image content of the input image is likely to be a photograph with high details, and then step 670 is performed. It should be noted that the predetermined threshold value for the standard deviation or variance can be adjusted according to practical needs. In some embodiments, the predetermined threshold value is obtained by multiplying a maximum luminance value (e.g., 255 for an 8-bit grayscale image) of each pixel with a predetermined ratio.
[0075] Step 660: Entering the DDS driving mode. In some embodiments, when the determination result of step 650 resolves “No” , the processor 10 may control the driving circuit 21 to enter the DDS driving mode, thereby driving the display panel 22 using the DDS driving mode to display the input image with a smaller color depth (e.g., 512 to 4096 colors) .
[0076] Step 670: Entering the SD+ driving mode. In some embodiments, when the determination result of step 650 results “Yes” , the processor 10 may control the driving circuit 21 to enter the SD+ driving mode, thereby driving the display panel 22 using the SD+ driving mode to display the input image with a greater color depth (e.g., approximately 262144 colors) .
[0077] Step 680: Displaying the input image. In some embodiments, the processor 10 can select the driving mode of the driving circuit 21 based on the determination result of step 650. Upon determination of the driving mode, such as the DDS driving mode or SD+ driving mode, the driving circuit 21 can drive the display panel 22 using the selected driving mode to display the input image, thereby obtaining a better balance of visual quality and update speed of the input image rendered on the display panel 22.
[0078] FIG. 7 is a flowchart of a method for driving a display panel within an electronic device in accordance with some embodiments of the present disclosure. Please refer to both FIG. 1 and FIG. 7. The method 700 includes steps 710 to 760. Compared to the method 600 shown in FIG. 6, the method 700 shown in FIG. 7 have different criteria for determining the most suitable driving mode for the display panel 22.
[0079] Step 710: Receiving an input image. In some embodiments, the processor 10 may receive the input image, which may be an RGB color image or a grayscale image, from an internal storage device (not shown) of the electronic device 1 or from an external device communicatively coupled to the electronic device 1.
[0080] Step 720: Determining whether a feature value (FV) of the input image is less than a predetermined value N. In some embodiments, the feature value of the input image may be the color depth of each pixel within the input image. It should be noted that the color depth of each pixel may be the sum of the color depth of each of the red, green, and blue subpixels. If the color depth of each of the red, green, and blue subpixels is 6 bits (e.g., 26 brightness levels) , the overall color depth of each pixel within the input image is 18 bits (e.g., 218 colors) . The processor 10 may determine whether the feature value FV (e.g., color depth) of each pixel within the input image is less than a predetermined value N. When the processor 10 determines that the color depth of each pixel within the input image is less than the predetermined value N, step 730 is performed. When the processor 10 determines that the color depth of each pixel within the input image is larger than or equal to the predetermined value N, step 750 is performed. In some embodiments, the predetermined color depth is 12 (e.g., 4096 colors) , but the present disclosure is not limited thereto. Additionally, the predetermined color depth can be adjusted according to practical needs.
[0081] Step 730: Determining whether the temperature of the electronic device 1 is within the predetermined temperature range. In some embodiments, the processor 10 may receive the temperature information of the electronic device 1 detected by the temperature sensor 23, and determine whether the temperature of the electronic device 1 is within the predetermined temperature range, such as from the first temperature (e.g., 5℃) to the second temperature (e.g., 35℃) . When the processor 10 determines that the temperature is within the predetermined temperature range, step 740 is performed. When the processor 10 determines that the temperature is not within the predetermined temperature range, step 750 is performed.
[0082] In some embodiments, the predetermined temperature range 320 is within the operational temperature range 310 of the electronic device 1. For example, the operational temperature range 310 may be between a lower threshold temperature TL and a higher threshold temperature TH shown in FIG. 3, such as -10℃ and 50℃, respectively. The predetermined temperature range 320 may be between a first temperature T1 and a second temperature T2 shown in FIG. 3, such as 5℃ and 35℃, respectively. It should be noted that the lower / higher threshold temperatures TL / TH and the first / second temperatures T1 / T2 are for purposes of description, and they can be adjusted according to practical needs.
[0083] Step 740: Entering the DDS driving mode. In some embodiments, when the processor 10 determines that the temperature is within the predetermined temperature range, the processor 10 may control the driving circuit 21 to enter the DDS driving mode, thereby driving the display panel 22 using the DDS driving mode to display the input image with a smaller color depth (e.g., 512 to 4096 colors) .
[0084] Step 750: Entering the SD+ driving mode. In some embodiments, when the processor 10 determines that the temperature is not within the predetermined temperature range, the processor 10 may control the driving circuit 21 to enter the SD+ driving mode, thereby driving the display panel 22 using the SD+ driving mode to display the input image with a larger color depth (e.g., approximately 262144 colors) .
[0085] Step 760: Displaying the input image. In some embodiments, the processor 10 can select the driving mode of the driving circuit 21 based on the first determination result of step 720 and the second determination result of step 730. Upon determination of the driving mode, such as the DDS driving mode or SD+ driving mode, the driving circuit 21 can drive the display panel 22 using the selected driving mode to display the input image, thereby obtaining a better balance of visual quality and update speed of the input image rendered on the display panel 22. In some embodiments, the SD+ driving mode can be replaced by the PWM driving mode.
[0086] In some embodiments, step 730 in FIG. 7 can be omitted, indicating that the processor 10 can select the driving mode of the driving circuit 21 based on the determination result of step 720. For example, when the processor 10 determines that the color depth of each pixel within the input image is less than the predetermined color depth N, step 730 is performed. When the processor 10 determines that the color depth of each pixel within the input image is larger than or equal to the predetermined color depth N, step 750 is performed.
[0087] In some embodiments, in response to the processor 10 building the histogram of the input image as described above, the processor 10 may further determine whether a distribution of the grayscale pixels within the histogram matches a predetermined distribution pattern to generate a first determination result, and determine the driving mode of the driving circuit 21 based on the first determination result. For example, the DDS driving circuit 211 is configured to drive the display panel 22 using the DDS driving mode in response to the first determination result indicating that the distribution of the grayscale pixels within the histogram does not match the predetermined distribution pattern. Additionally, the SD+ driving circuit 212 is configured to drive the display panel 22 using the SD+ driving mode in response to the first determination result indicating that the distribution of the grayscale pixels within the histogram matches the predetermined distribution pattern. More details are described with reference to the embodiments of FIGs. 8A and 8B and FIGs. 9A and 9B as follows.
[0088] FIGs. 8A and 8B are diagrams illustrating first predetermined pixel distribution patterns within a histogram in accordance with some embodiments of the present disclosure. In some embodiments, the predetermined distribution pattern can be either one of the distribution patterns shown in FIGs. 8A and 8B, such as representing a bright scene and a dark scene, respectively. For example, the distribution pattern shown in FIG. 8A may indicate that the number of grayscale pixels within the histogram 800A with the grayscale values (e.g., luminance values) lower than a first predetermined pixel value PV1 exceeds a predetermined percentage (e.g., 90%) of a total number (e.g., 1024*768) of grayscale pixels within the histogram 800A, while FIG. 8B may indicate that the number of grayscale pixels within the histogram 800B with the grayscale values higher than a second predetermined pixel value PV2 exceeds a predetermined percentage (e.g., 90%) of a total number (e.g., 1024*768) of grayscale pixels within the histogram 800B.
[0089] FIGs. 9A and 9B are diagrams illustrating second predetermined pixel distribution patterns within a histogram in accordance with some embodiments of the present disclosure. In some embodiments, the predetermined distribution pattern can be either one of the distribution patterns shown in FIGs. 9A and 9B, such as representing isolated islands with high grayscale values and low grayscale values, respectively. For example, referring to FIG. 9A, the grayscale pixels within the histogram 900A can be classified into a first cluster 910 having a first average grayscale value AVG1 and a second cluster 920 having a second average grayscale value AVG2, with the first average grayscale value AVG1 being smaller than the second average grayscale value AVG2. Additionally, the difference between the first average grayscale value AVG1 and the second average grayscale value AVG2 is greater than a predetermined value, indicating that the first cluster 910 is far away from the second cluster 920 in the histogram 900A.
[0090] Referring to FIG. 9B, the grayscale pixels within the histogram 900B can be classified into a third cluster 930 having a third average grayscale value AVG3 and a fourth cluster 940 having a fourth average grayscale value AVG4, with the third average grayscale value AVG3 being smaller than the fourth average grayscale value AVG4. Additionally, the difference between the third average grayscale value AVG3 and the fourth average grayscale value AVG4 is greater than a predetermined value, indicating that the third cluster 930 is far away from the fourth cluster 940 in the histogram 900B.
[0091] Accordingly, an electronic device and a method for driving a display panel therein are provided, which are capable of determining the driving mode of the display panel (e.g., ChLC display panel) based on one or more determination results, with one determination result representing whether the feature value (e.g., statistical feature value or color depth) of pixels within an input image or its corresponding grayscale image is within a predetermined value, and another determination result representing whether the current temperature of the electronic device is within a predetermined temperature range. Therefore, the processor can select the driving mode which is most appropriate for rendering the input image, such as the DDS driving mode or the SD+ driving mode, based on the one or more determination results, thereby achieving a better balance between image quality and update speed of the image rendered on the display panel.
[0092] While the present disclosure has been described with reference to specific embodiments, it is evident that many alternatives, modifications, and variations may be apparent to those skilled in the art. For example, various components of the embodiments may be interchanged, added, or substituted in other embodiments. Also, all of the elements of each figure are not necessary for operation of the disclosed embodiments. For example, one of ordinary skill in the art of the disclosed embodiments would be able to make and use the teachings of the present disclosure by simply employing the elements of the independent claims. Accordingly, embodiments of the present disclosure as set forth herein are intended to be illustrative, not limiting. Various changes may be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the present disclosure.
[0093] Even though numerous characteristics and advantages of the present disclosure have been set forth in the foregoing description, together with details of the structure and function of the invention, the disclosure is illustrative only. Changes may be made to details, especially in matters of shape, size, and arrangement of parts, within the principles of the invention to the full extent indicated by the broad general meaning of the terms in which the appended claims are expressed.
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1.An electronic device, comprising:a processor, configured to receive an image signal, generate a first determination result based on an image feature of the image signal;a cholesteric liquid-crystal display panel; anda driving circuit, configured to drive the cholesteric liquid-crystal display panel using a first driving scheme or a second driving scheme to display the image signal in response to the first determination result.2.The electronic device of Claim 1, wherein the driving circuit comprises a first driving circuit configured to drive the cholesteric liquid-crystal display panel using the first driving scheme, and a second driving circuit configured to drive the cholesteric liquid-crystal display panel using the second driving scheme.3.The electronic device of Claim 2, wherein:the cholesteric liquid-crystal display panel driven by the first driving scheme has a first color depth;the cholesteric liquid-crystal display panel driven by the second driving scheme has a second color depth; andthe first color depth is greater than the second color depth.4.The electronic device of Claim 3, wherein:the first driving scheme is a modified pulse width modulation (PWM) driving scheme, and the second driving scheme is a dynamic driving scheme (DDS) ; anda first reflectivity-voltage (RV) curve of a dark-state voltage applied to pixel circuits on an activated scanning electrode of the cholesteric liquid-crystal display panel is proximate to a second RV curve of a bright-state voltage applied to the pixel circuits on the activated scanning electrode of the cholesteric liquid-crystal display panel within a specific voltage range in the modified PWM scheme.5.The electronic device of Claim 3, wherein the image signal is a color image signal, and the processor is further configured to calculate a grayscale value of each pixel in the color image signal based on a red subpixel, a green subpixel, and a blue subpixel of each pixel in the color image signal, and build a histogram comprising a plurality of grayscale pixels with the grayscale values of the pixels in the color image signal.6.The electronic device of Claim 5, wherein:the processor is further configured to calculate a feature value of the grayscale pixels within the histogram, and determine whether the feature value is less than a predetermined threshold value to generate the first determination result;the first driving circuit is configured to drive the cholesteric liquid display panel using the first driving scheme in response to the first determination result being positive; andthe second driving circuit is configured to drive the cholesteric liquid-crystal display panel using the second driving scheme in response to the first determination result being negative.7.The electronic device of Claim 6, wherein the predetermined threshold value is obtained by multiplying a maximum luminance value of each pixel with a predetermined ratio.8.The electronic device of Claim 5, wherein the processor is further configured to determine whether a distribution of the grayscale pixels within the histogram matches a predetermined distribution pattern to generate the first determination result;the first driving circuit is configured to drive the cholesteric liquid-crystal display panel using the first driving scheme in response to the first determination result indicating that the distribution of the grayscale pixels within the histogram does not match the predetermined distribution pattern; andthe second driving circuit is configured to drive the cholesteric liquid-crystal display panel using the second driving scheme in response to the first determination result indicating that the distribution of the grayscale pixels within the histogram matches the predetermined distribution pattern.9.The electronic device of Claim 8, wherein the predetermined distribution pattern indicates that a number of the grayscale pixels within the histogram with grayscale values lower than a first predetermined pixel value or higher than a second predetermined pixel value exceeds a predetermined percentage of a total number of the grayscale pixels within the histogram.10.The electronic device of Claim 8, wherein:the predetermined distribution pattern indicates that the grayscale pixels within the histogram comprises a first cluster having a first average grayscale value and a second cluster having a second average grayscale value; anda difference between the first average grayscale value and the second average grayscale value is greater than a predetermined value.11.An electronic device, comprising:a cholesteric liquid-crystal display panel;a temperature sensor, configured to detect temperature information of the electronic device;a processor, configured to receive an input image signal, generate a first determination result based on an image feature of the input image signal, and generate a second determination result based on the temperature information; anda driving circuit, configured to drive the cholesteric liquid-crystal display panel using a first driving scheme or a second driving scheme according to the first determination result and the second determination result.12.The electronic device of Claim 11, wherein the driving circuit comprises a first driving circuit configured to drive the cholesteric liquid-crystal display panel using the first driving scheme, and a second driving circuit configured to drive the cholesteric liquid-crystal display panel using the second driving scheme.13.The electronic device of Claim 12, wherein:the cholesteric liquid-crystal display panel driven by the first driving scheme has a first color depth;the cholesteric liquid-crystal display panel driven by the second driving scheme has a second color depth; andthe first color depth is greater than the second color depth.14.The electronic device of Claim 13, wherein:the first driving scheme and the second driving scheme are a modified pulse width modulation (PWM) scheme and a dynamic driving scheme (DDS) , respectively; anda first reflectivity-voltage (RV) curve of a dark-state voltage applied to pixel circuits on an activated scanning electrode of the cholesteric liquid-crystal display panel is proximate to a second RV curve of a bright-state voltage applied to the pixel circuits on the activated scanning electrode of the cholesteric liquid-crystal display panel within a specific voltage range in the modified PWM scheme.15.The electronic device of Claim 14, wherein the input image signal is a color image signal, and the processor is further configured to determine whether a color depth of each pixel in the color image signal is less than a predetermined color depth to generate the first determination result.16.The electronic device of Claim 15, wherein in response to the first determination result indicating that the color depth of each pixel of the color image signal is greater than or equal to the predetermined color depth, the first driving circuit is configured to drive the cholesteric liquid-crystal display panel using the first driving scheme to display the Color image signal.17.The electronic device of Claim 16, wherein in response to the first determination result indicating that the color depth of each pixel of the color image signal is less than the predetermined color depth, the processor is further configured to determine whether the temperature information is within a predetermined temperature range to generate the second determination result.18.The electronic device of Claim 17, wherein:in response to the second determination result indicating that the temperature information is within the predetermined temperature range, the second driving circuit is configured to drive the cholesteric liquid-crystal display panel using the second driving scheme to display the color image signal; andin response to the second determination result indicating that the temperature information is not within the predetermined temperature range, the first driving circuit is configured to drive the cholesteric liquid-crystal display panel using the first driving scheme to display the color image signal.19.A method for driving a cholesteric liquid-crystal display panel within an electronic device, wherein the electronic device comprises a processor, a temperature sensor, a first driving circuit, a second driving circuit, and the cholesteric liquid-crystal display panel, the method comprising:utilizing the temperature sensor to detect temperature information of the electronic device;utilizing the processor to generate a first determination result about whether a color depth of each pixel of an input color image is less than a predetermined color depth;utilizing the processor to generate a second determination result about whether the temperature information is within a predetermined temperature range;utilizing the first driving circuit to drive the cholesteric liquid-crystal display panel using a first driving scheme to display the input color image in response to the first determination result being negative or in response to the first determination result being positive and the second determination result being negative; andutilizing the second driving circuit to drive the cholesteric liquid-crystal display panel using a second driving scheme to display the input color image in response to the first determination result being positive and the second determination result being positive.20.The method of Claim 19, wherein:the first driving scheme and the second driving scheme are a modified pulse width modulation (PWM) scheme and a dynamic driving scheme (DDS) , respectively; anda first reflectivity-voltage (RV) curve of a dark-state voltage applied to pixel circuits on an activated scanning electrode of the cholesteric liquid-crystal display panel is proximate to a second RV curve of a bright-state voltage applied to the pixel circuits on the activated scanning electrode of the cholesteric liquid-crystal display panel within a specific voltage range in the modified PWM scheme.
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