Display Panel Driving Apparatus Adaptive Clock Pulse Width

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Solution Overview

Problem

The increasing size and frame frequency of display panels lead to higher power consumption and heat generation in data driving parts of display apparatuses, which is not efficiently managed by existing technologies.

Innovation Solution

A method and apparatus that analyze the image pattern to generate clock signals with varying pulse widths, charge pre-charge voltages accordingly, and control the slew rate of data signals to adaptively manage the charge sharing time of data lines, thereby reducing power consumption and heat generation in data driving parts.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Illumination intensity

If the display panel size and frame frequency are increased to improve display quality, then the display quality is improved, but power consumption and heat generation of the data driving part are increased

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedisplay qualityVSAvoidpower consumption
Core Design Contradiction:
Illumination intensityVSUse of energy by moving object

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies dynamics by making the clock signal pulse width variable rather than fixed. The data driving part dynamically adjusts the pulse width of the clock signal based on the image pattern being displayed. For high-contrast patterns like stripes, longer pulse widths are used to allow sufficient charge sharing time, while for low-contrast patterns like black or white images, shorter pulse widths are used. This dynamic adjustment optimizes power consumption by matching the charge sharing time to the actual display requirements.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The patent changes the parameter of clock signal pulse width based on image pattern characteristics. By analyzing the image pattern and adjusting the pulse width parameter accordingly, the system achieves efficient charge sharing for different display scenarios. This parameter change approach allows the data driving part to operate more efficiently, reducing unnecessary power consumption while maintaining display quality.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

2Illumination intensity

If the display panel size and frame frequency are increased to improve display quality, then the display quality is improved, but heat generation of the data driving part is increased

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedisplay qualityVSAvoidheat generation
Core Design Contradiction:
Illumination intensityVSTemperature

Solution Approach 1:

The patent reduces heat generation by dynamically adjusting the clock signal pulse width to match the actual charge sharing requirements. By using shorter pulse widths for simple image patterns (black or white images), the data driving part minimizes unnecessary operation time, thereby reducing heat generation. For complex patterns requiring longer charge sharing, the pulse width is extended only when necessary, optimizing the balance between display quality and thermal management.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The patent changes the clock signal pulse width parameter based on image pattern analysis to optimize thermal performance. By adapting the pulse width to the specific display requirements, the system avoids excessive operation that would generate unnecessary heat, thus managing thermal characteristics effectively while maintaining high display quality.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

3Device complexity

If a fixed clock signal pulse width is used, then the device complexity is low, but the power consumption cannot be optimized for different image patterns

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedevice complexityVSAvoidpower consumption optimization
Core Design Contradiction:
Device complexityVSUse of energy by moving object

Solution Approach 1:

The patent introduces dynamic pulse width adjustment with relatively simple implementation. The data driving part includes a pulse width determination unit that selects from a set of predetermined pulse widths based on image pattern characteristics. This dynamic approach enables power consumption optimization without requiring complex circuitry, achieving a good balance between device complexity and energy efficiency.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The patent implements parameter changes by selecting from multiple predetermined clock signal pulse widths based on image pattern analysis. This approach allows power consumption optimization for different display scenarios while maintaining relatively simple device architecture. The system changes the pulse width parameter adaptively, achieving energy efficiency without excessive complexity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

4Illumination intensity

If the charge sharing time is extended to improve data signal charging, then the display quality is improved, but the power consumption increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedisplay qualityVSAvoidpower consumption
Core Design Contradiction:
Illumination intensityVSUse of energy by moving object

Solution Approach 1:

The patent dynamically adjusts the charge sharing time by varying the clock signal pulse width according to image pattern requirements. For patterns requiring longer charge sharing (stripes), the pulse width is extended to ensure proper data signal charging and maintain display quality. For patterns with shorter requirements (black or white images), the pulse width is reduced, thereby lowering power consumption. This dynamic adjustment optimizes the trade-off between display quality and power consumption.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The patent changes the charge sharing time parameter by selecting different clock signal pulse widths based on image pattern characteristics. This parameter adjustment allows the system to extend charge sharing time only when necessary for display quality, while reducing it for patterns that require less charging time, thus optimizing power consumption efficiency.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

Data Source

PatentUS9530373B2Method of driving a display panel, display panel driving apparatus for performing the method and display apparatus having the display panel driving apparatus
Publication Date: 2016.12.27 SAMSUNG DISPLAY CO LTD
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AI summary

A display panel driving apparatus includes an image pattern analyzing part, a clock signal generating part and a data driving part. The image pattern analyzing part is configured to analyze an image pattern of an image data. The clock signal generating part is configured to generating a clock signal having a different pulse width according to the image pattern of an image data. The data driving part is configured to drive a data line of a display panel in response to the clock signal. Thus, power consumption and heating of the data driving part may be decreased.