ARM Microcontroller Data Display Method for Mini-LED

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Solution Overview

Problem

Standard peripheral ports of ARM micro-controllers, such as SPI and USART ports, are inadequate for meeting data size requirements in the display industry, and high-speed ports like TLI ports are complex and difficult to operate, making them unsuitable for high-speed data transmission needed in mini-LED displays.

Innovation Solution

A data display method using an ARM micro-controller that extends stored data signals into multiple data signal sets in a preset sequence and synchronously caches them in the rising and falling edges of a clock signal, then outputs these sets to multiple output ports to control a display unit, improving data cache efficiency and transmission rate.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Speed

If standard peripheral ports (SPI, USART) are used for data transmission, then the device complexity is low and ease of operation is good, but the data transmission rate and cache efficiency are insufficient for mini-LED display requirements

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedata transmission rateVSAvoidport complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
SpeedVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent divides the data transmission process into multiple parallel channels by creating multiple data signal sets (first data signal set, second data signal set, etc.) that are transmitted simultaneously through different output ports. This segmentation allows parallel data transmission, significantly increasing the overall data transmission rate without requiring a single complex high-speed port.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The patent transitions from sequential data transmission (one port at a time) to parallel data transmission (multiple ports simultaneously). By adding the dimension of parallelism across multiple output ports, the system achieves higher data transmission rates while maintaining the simplicity of standard port interfaces.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #17Another dimension (Dimensionality change)

2Speed

If high-speed ports like TLI ports are used to increase data transmission rate, then the speed requirement is met, but the device complexity increases and ease of operation deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedata transmission rateVSAvoidoperation simplicity
Core Design Contradiction:
SpeedVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

Instead of using a single complex high-speed port, the patent segments the transmission function across multiple standard ports. Each port handles a portion of the data transmission task, making the system easier to operate with familiar interfaces while achieving high-speed performance through parallel processing.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The patent merges the functionality of multiple standard ports to achieve the performance of a single complex high-speed port. By combining parallel data transmission from multiple simple ports, the system attains high data transmission rates without sacrificing operational simplicity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

3Productivity

If data signals are transmitted sequentially through single port, then the device complexity is low, but the data cache efficiency and transmission rate are insufficient

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedata cache efficiencyVSAvoidtransmission mechanism complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent segments the data transmission process into multiple parallel streams, with each output port transmitting a specific data signal set simultaneously. This segmentation increases data cache efficiency by allowing parallel processing and transmission of multiple data sets without requiring complex sequential coordination.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The patent ensures continuous data transmission by simultaneously sending multiple data signal sets through different output ports. This continuous parallel transmission maximizes data cache efficiency by eliminating idle waiting time between data transmissions, while the mechanism remains relatively simple through parallel port operation.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #20Continuity of useful action

Data Source

PatentUS11587500B2Data display method and device, and readable storage medium
Publication Date: 2023.02.21 BEIJING BOE OPTOELECTRONCIS TECH CO LTD
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AI summary

A data display method and device based on an ARM micro-controller, and a readable storage medium are provided. The data display method includes receiving data signals of a display image, and storing the data signals; extending the stored data signals into multiple data signal sets in a preset sequence, and synchronously caching the multiple data signal sets in a rising edge and a falling edge of a clock signal; and controlling the multiple data signal sets to be respectively output to multiple output ports to control a display unit to display the image.