Data Driving Circuit Load Reduction via Periodic Signal Segmentation

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Solution Overview

Problem

High-speed driving of display devices leads to increased temperature, power consumption, and load on the data driving circuit and controller, potentially degrading image quality due to higher computation demands.

Innovation Solution

The method involves adjusting the number and interval of internal data enable signals output by the controller to the data driving circuit, allowing for reduced scanning and computation during high-speed driving, and varying the scanning method based on image characteristics to maintain image quality.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Manufacturing precision

If the driving frequency of the display device is increased to achieve smoother image display and better image quality, then the image quality is improved, but the heat generation of the driving circuit increases and power consumption increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveimage qualityVSAvoidheat generation of driving circuit
Core Design Contradiction:
Manufacturing precisionVSTemperature

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies periodic action by dividing the frame period into multiple sub-periods and selectively enabling data writing to different data lines in different sub-periods. Instead of continuously writing data to all lines at every frame cycle, the system uses a periodic scanning approach where data is written to subsets of lines alternately across multiple frame periods. This reduces the instantaneous load and average power consumption of the data driving circuit while maintaining the ability to refresh all lines over time, thus addressing the heat generation issue while preserving image quality.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #19Periodic action

Solution Approach 2:

The patent segments the data writing process by dividing all data lines into multiple groups and assigning different groups to different sub-periods. Each group of data lines is activated and written to in a staggered manner rather than simultaneously. This segmentation approach distributes the computational and electrical load across time, reducing peak power consumption and heat generation in the data driving circuit while ensuring all lines receive updated data within the overall frame period.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

2Manufacturing precision

If the driving frequency of the display device is increased to achieve smoother image display and better image quality, then the image quality is improved, but the power consumption increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveimage qualityVSAvoidpower consumption
Core Design Contradiction:
Manufacturing precisionVSUse of energy by moving object

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements periodic action by organizing data writing operations into distinct sub-periods within each frame period. Data lines are activated and written to in an alternating pattern across multiple frame cycles rather than continuously. This periodic activation reduces the average power consumption of the data driving circuit by keeping certain lines inactive during specific sub-periods, while still maintaining high refresh rates and smooth image display through the coordinated sequencing of line groups.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #19Periodic action

Solution Approach 2:

The patent segments the set of all data lines into multiple groups that are activated in different sub-periods. By dividing the data line set and activating only relevant groups during specific time windows, the system reduces the total number of simultaneous writing operations. This segmentation strategy directly lowers power consumption by reducing the active circuit load, while the segmented groups are systematically updated across frame periods to maintain image quality.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

3Manufacturing precision

If the driving frequency of the display device is increased to achieve smoother image display and better image quality, then the image quality is improved, but the amount of computation increases leading to larger controller size

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveimage qualityVSAvoidcontroller size
Core Design Contradiction:
Manufacturing precisionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent uses periodic action to simplify controller computation by establishing a repeating pattern of sub-periods and line group activations. Instead of requiring complex real-time decisions for each frame, the controller follows a predetermined periodic schedule that alternates between activating different groups of data lines. This periodic structure reduces the computational burden on the controller while maintaining high driving frequencies and smooth image display.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #19Periodic action

Solution Approach 2:

The patent segments the data line control into multiple manageable groups, each associated with specific sub-periods. This segmentation allows the controller to handle smaller, organized subsets of lines rather than managing all lines simultaneously. The segmented approach reduces the complexity of data routing and control signal generation, enabling high-speed operation with a more compact controller design.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

4Manufacturing precision

If the number of data lines is increased to provide higher resolution display, then the image quality is improved, but the load on the data driving circuit increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveimage qualityVSAvoidload of data driving circuit
Core Design Contradiction:
Manufacturing precisionVSProductivity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies periodic action by dividing the data writing process into multiple sub-periods within each frame period. Data lines are activated in an alternating pattern across these sub-periods rather than all at once. This periodic approach allows the data driving circuit to handle higher resolution displays with more data lines by distributing the writing load over time, reducing peak load and enabling the circuit to manage increased line counts without overload.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #19Periodic action

Solution Approach 2:

The patent segments the large set of data lines into multiple smaller groups that are activated in different sub-periods. Each group is processed separately during its designated time window. This segmentation strategy enables the data driving circuit to manage high-resolution displays with numerous data lines by breaking down the complex simultaneous writing task into manageable sequential operations, thereby reducing the instantaneous load on the circuit.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Data Source

PatentUS11640806B2Data driving circuit, controller and display device for reducing load of circuits during high-speed driving
Publication Date: 2023.05.02 LG DISPLAY CO LTD
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AI summary

Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to a data driving circuit, a controller and a display device. A display driving is performed by outputting the number of internal data enable signals that is smaller than the number of external data enable signals in the display device performing high-speed driving. As a result, it is possible to prevent an increase in the load of the data driving circuit according to the high-speed driving. In addition, a part of the internal data enable signals is output during a blank period to prevent a decrease in the interval between the internal data enable signals and to increase the number of internal data enable signals. This can improve the image quality displayed on the display panel while preventing an increase in the load on the data driving circuit.