Chip Array Segmentation for LED Display Data Transmission

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current data transmission methods for LED display screens face the issue of increased electromagnetic radiation when attempting to enlarge the data transmission range, which also leads to higher costs.

Innovation Solution

A control system and method that utilize a chip array with multiple rows of chip assemblies, where each row includes at least two cascaded chip sets, and a controller generates sub-display signals to distribute data across these sets, allowing for a larger display range with reduced electromagnetic radiation by using a series-parallel mixed connection mode.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Length of stationary object

If signal transmission speed is increased to enlarge data transmission range, then data transmission range is improved, but electromagnetic radiation increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedata transmission rangeVSAvoidelectromagnetic radiation
Core Design Contradiction:
Length of stationary objectVSObject-generated harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The patent divides the chip array into multiple independent groups, with each group capable of receiving data independently. This segmentation allows the system to expand the display range by adding more groups without increasing the transmission speed within each group, thereby avoiding increased electromagnetic radiation while achieving larger coverage area.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

2Length of stationary object

If signal transmission speed is increased to enlarge data transmission range, then data transmission range is improved, but cost increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedata transmission rangeVSAvoidcost
Core Design Contradiction:
Length of stationary objectVSEase of manufacture

Solution Approach 1:

By segmenting the chip array into multiple independently controllable groups, the system can achieve larger display ranges using standard transmission speeds, avoiding the need for expensive high-speed transmission equipment and reducing overall system cost.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

3Device complexity

If series connection mode is used to connect chips, then device complexity is reduced, but data transmission range is limited

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveconnection structureVSAvoiddata transmission range
Core Design Contradiction:
Device complexityVSLength of stationary object

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements a hybrid connection mode where chips within each group are connected in series (maintaining simplicity), but multiple groups are connected in parallel (enabling extended range). This segmentation approach balances structural simplicity with expanded data transmission capability.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The patent transitions from a one-dimensional series connection to a two-dimensional array structure with multiple independent groups. This dimensional change allows the system to achieve larger transmission ranges by adding groups in parallel without increasing the complexity of individual connection paths.

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

Data Source

PatentUS10311777B2Control system and method for data transmission, chip array and display
Publication Date: 2019.06.04 LEYARD
  • US10311777B2 patent drawing

AI summary

Disclosed are a control system and method for data transmission, and a chip array and a display. The control system for data transmission comprises: a chip array, comprising a plurality of rows of chip assemblies, wherein any row of chip assembly includes at least two chip sets, all chips in each chip set are cascaded with each other; and a controller, configured to receive display data, and generate, according to the display data, a plurality of sets of display signals corresponding to the plurality of rows of chip assemblies, wherein any set of display signal is divided into at least two sub-display signals corresponding to the at least two chip sets, any sub-display signal accesses to a signal input end of a first chip in a corresponding chip set. The control system and method for data transmission, and a chip array and a display solve the technical problem in the related art that electromagnetic radiation increases when a data transmission range is enlarged.