Backlight Source Partitioning for 3D Display Power Reduction

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional 3D display technologies result in high power consumption due to significant light loss during parallax barrier-based 3D display modes, which affects the efficiency and longevity of display devices.

Innovation Solution

A backlight source design featuring a base substrate with partition layers and alternating first and second light emitting components, where the first components are placed between partition portions and the second components are on the partitions, allowing for controlled light emission to achieve 3D display while minimizing power consumption by reducing crosstalk and optimizing light usage.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If conventional 3D display technology with parallax barrier is used, then 3D display function is achieved, but power consumption increases due to significant light loss

Engineering Contradiction:
Improve3D display functionVSAvoidpower consumption
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSUse of energy by moving object

Solution Approach 1:

The backlight source is segmented into multiple light emitting components arranged in alternating patterns (first light emitting components between partition portions, second light emitting components on partition portions). This segmentation allows selective activation of specific light emitting components based on display mode, reducing overall power consumption while maintaining 3D display functionality through controlled light emission patterns.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

Different regions of the backlight source are assigned different functions: first light emitting components are positioned between partition portions to provide light for 3D display, while second light emitting components are positioned on partition portions to reduce crosstalk. This local differentiation optimizes light distribution and reduces energy waste, directly addressing the power consumption issue while preserving 3D display capability.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #3Local quality

2Adaptability or versatility

If conventional 3D display technology is used, then parallax barrier-based 3D display is achieved, but light loss increases significantly

Engineering Contradiction:
Improve3D display modeVSAvoidlight loss
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSLoss of energy

Solution Approach 1:

The backlight source is divided into multiple discrete light emitting components with specific spatial arrangements. First light emitting components are placed between partition portions while second light emitting components are placed on partition portions. This segmentation enables precise control of light emission patterns, ensuring light is directed where needed for 3D display while minimizing unnecessary light loss through optimized positioning and selective activation.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

Different functional zones are created within the backlight source structure. The first light emitting components in the regions between partition portions provide primary illumination for 3D display, while second light emitting components on the partition portions address crosstalk issues. This local functional differentiation reduces overall light loss by ensuring each region contributes optimally to the 3D display function.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #3Local quality

3Reliability

If light emitting components are arranged to reduce crosstalk, then 3D display quality improves, but device structure becomes more complex

Engineering Contradiction:
Improve3D display qualityVSAvoidbacklight source structure
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The backlight source is segmented into first and second light emitting components with distinct positions. First light emitting components are located between partition portions while second light emitting components are located on partition portions. This segmentation systematically addresses crosstalk by spatially separating light emission functions, improving 3D display quality while maintaining a structured, manageable design that doesn't excessively increase complexity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The patent combines multiple light emitting components (first and second types) into a single integrated backlight source structure sharing common elements like base substrate, partition layers, and driving circuits. This merging approach achieves crosstalk reduction through differentiated component positioning while avoiding the complexity of entirely separate systems, as both component types work together within a unified structure.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Applied Scientific Principles

This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.

Function Achieved in This Case

The solution enables reduced power consumption during 3D display while allowing for seamless conversion between 2D and 3D modes, enhancing the efficiency and longevity of display devices by minimizing light loss and crosstalk.

Implementation Method 1

a material of the partition layer includes a light absorbing material

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectLight absorption: Absorption (EM radiation)

Implementation Method 2

a plurality of first light emitting components, which are disposed between the partition portions

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectLight emission: Light Emitting Diode

Implementation Method 3

a side of the first light emitting components or the second light emitting components close to the base substrate includes a reflective layer

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectLight reflection: Reflection

Data Source

PatentUS10718972B2Backlight source and manufacturing method thereof, display substrate, display device and display method thereof
Publication Date: 2020.07.21 BOE TECHNOLOGY GROUP CO LTD
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AI summary

Disclosed are a backlight source and a manufacturing method thereof, a display substrate, a display device and a display method thereof. The backlight source includes a base substrate; a partition layer, disposed on the base substrate and including a plurality of partition portions which are disposed at intervals along a direction parallel to the base substrate; a plurality of first light emitting components, respectively disposed between the plurality of partition portions along the direction parallel to the base substrate; and a plurality of second light emitting components, disposed at intervals with the plurality of first light emitting components, and respectively disposed on the plurality of partition portions.