Display Driving Method for Uniform Pixel Charging

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Solution Overview

Problem

High-resolution display devices, such as 8K resolution large-size displays, face issues with non-uniform pixel charging due to signal attenuation and delay in gate and data lines, leading to screen division and Mura defects caused by uneven charging rates.

Innovation Solution

A driving method that adjusts the start time of data signals on data lines relative to gate signals, with data lines farther from the signal input terminal having delayed start times to match signal attenuation and delay of gate lines, improving uniformity of charging times across the display panel.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Manufacturing precision

If data signals are input to all data lines simultaneously, then the driving circuit is simple, but signal attenuation and delay cause non-uniform pixel charging and display defects

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveuniformity of pixel chargingVSAvoidcomplexity of signal timing control
Core Design Contradiction:
Manufacturing precisionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies local quality by differentiating the timing characteristics of data lines based on their position. Data lines are divided into multiple groups with different delay times, where each group receives data signals with timing adjusted according to its specific distance from the gate driver. This localized timing adjustment compensates for signal attenuation and delay variations across different regions of the display panel, ensuring uniform pixel charging without requiring complete redesign of the entire signaling system.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #3Local quality

Solution Approach 2:

The patent changes the timing parameter (delay time) of data signals based on the position of data lines. By adjusting the delay time parameter for different data line groups, the system compensates for signal propagation differences. The delay time is calculated based on the distance from the gate driver, allowing dynamic parameter adjustment to maintain uniform charging characteristics across the display panel while keeping the overall system architecture simple.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

2Manufacturing precision

If the display resolution is increased to 8K, then the display quality is improved, but signal attenuation and charging non-uniformity become more severe

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedisplay resolution and qualityVSAvoiduniformity of pixel charging
Core Design Contradiction:
Manufacturing precisionVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

For high-resolution displays like 8K, the patent implements local quality by dividing data lines into multiple groups with position-dependent timing characteristics. Each group receives data signals with delay times specifically adjusted for its distance from the gate driver. This localized timing compensation becomes increasingly important at higher resolutions where pixel density and line lengths amplify signal attenuation effects, ensuring uniform charging across the entire high-resolution panel.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #3Local quality

Solution Approach 2:

The patent segments the data lines into multiple groups based on their distance from the gate driver. This segmentation allows independent timing control for each group, enabling precise compensation for signal propagation differences. In 8K displays where the number of data lines is large, this segmentation strategy manages complexity by grouping lines with similar characteristics while maintaining the accuracy needed for high-resolution uniformity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

3Area of stationary object

If data lines are positioned farther from the signal input terminal, then more pixels can be covered, but signal delay increases and charging uniformity deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecoverage area of data linesVSAvoiduniformity of charging time
Core Design Contradiction:
Area of stationary objectVSManufacturing precision

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies local quality by assigning different delay times to data line groups based on their distance from the gate driver. Data lines farther from the input terminal receive larger delay adjustments, compensating for the increased signal propagation time. This position-dependent timing adjustment allows the system to extend coverage area while maintaining charging uniformity, as each region's timing is optimized for its specific distance from the signal source.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #3Local quality

Solution Approach 2:

The patent implements preliminary anti-action by pre-calculating and applying delay times to data signals before they are transmitted to distant data lines. This anticipatory timing adjustment counteracts the expected signal delay and attenuation that would otherwise cause charging non-uniformity. By preparing the timing compensation in advance based on known geometric relationships, the system maintains uniformity across the entire display area without requiring real-time adjustment.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #9Preliminary anti-action

Data Source

PatentUS11322111B2Driving method of display device and display device
Publication Date: 2022.05.03 HEFEI XINSHENG OPTOELECTRONICS TECH CO LTD
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AI summary

The present disclosure provides a driving method of a display device and a display device. The driving method of the display device includes: inputting a gate signal with a length of a first duration to each of gate lines; and inputting a data signal to each of data lines to drive the display device for displaying. Among M data lines crossing the gate line in a direction of the gate line from a signal input terminal to an terminal away from the signal input terminal, a start time at which an mth data line input with the data signal is delayed by a second duration, relative to the start time at which a first data line closest to the signal input terminal of the gate line is input with the data signal, and the second duration is less than the first duration.