Data Driving Device Automatic Tuning Clock Recovery Circuit

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Solution Overview

Problem

The frequent changes in display device specifications for improved image quality require frequent adjustments in communication frequencies between data processing and driving devices, leading to increased time and manpower for manual tuning of data driving devices.

Innovation Solution

A data driving device with a clock recovery circuit and control circuit that automatically tunes internal circuit settings by performing clock training across multiple time sections, using either current or voltage control oscillators, to determine an optimum set value for communication frequency adjustments.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If manual tuning is performed for communication frequency adjustments, then communication reliability is maintained, but time consumption and labor requirements increase significantly

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecommunication reliabilityVSAvoidtuning time
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The data driving device performs self-diagnosis and self-tuning by automatically detecting communication errors and adjusting its own communication frequency without external intervention. The control circuit monitors communication status and autonomously modifies operating parameters to resolve issues.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The system implements a feedback mechanism where the control circuit continuously monitors communication status between the data processing device and data driving device. When communication errors are detected, the system uses this feedback information to automatically adjust communication frequency and other parameters.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

2Manufacturing precision

If communication frequency is frequently adjusted to improve image quality, then display performance is enhanced, but tuning complexity and resource requirements increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveimage qualityVSAvoidtuning complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Manufacturing precisionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The data driving device autonomously detects communication errors and adjusts its own operating parameters including communication frequency, eliminating the need for external tuning intervention and simplifying the overall system complexity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The system proactively monitors communication status and performs preventive adjustments before communication failures occur. The control circuit detects early signs of communication issues and automatically modifies parameters to maintain optimal operation.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

3Measurement precision

If manual tuning procedures are used for data driving device configuration, then accurate parameter settings are achieved, but labor costs and operational overhead increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveparameter setting accuracyVSAvoidoperational simplicity
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The data driving device automatically detects communication errors and adjusts its own parameters including communication frequency without requiring external manual intervention, thereby maintaining accuracy while simplifying operation.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The control circuit continuously monitors communication status and uses this feedback to automatically adjust parameters. The system measures communication effectiveness and modifies settings based on real-time performance data.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

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

This approach minimizes the time and manpower required for tuning by automatically determining the optimal settings for communication frequencies, ensuring efficient communication between data processing and driving devices.

Implementation Method 1

a clock recovery circuit to perform a clock training using a communication signal received during a plurality of time sections

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectOscillation: Harmonic Oscillator

Implementation Method 2

The circuit may comprise an oscillator which is either a current control oscillator or a voltage control oscillator

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectVoltage control oscillation:

Implementation Method 3

The circuit may comprise an oscillator which is either a current control oscillator or a voltage control oscillator

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectCurrent control oscillation:

Data Source

PatentUS20250015968A1Data driving device and method for driving the same
Publication Date: 2025.01.09 SILICON WORKS CO LTD
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AI summary

The present disclosure relates to a data driving device and a method of driving the data driving device and, more particularly, to a data driving device and a method of driving the same in which a tuning of a set value of an internal circuit is automatically performed.