Display Panel Frequency Switching for Uniform Brightness

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Solution Overview

Problem

The issue of uneven brightness between display regions driven at different frequencies in Multi-frequency Display (MFD) technology leads to screen flickering problems.

Innovation Solution

A display apparatus and method that calculates the difference in image data between frames to switch between multi-frequency and conventional modes, adjusting drive frequencies accordingly to maintain brightness consistency and reduce flickering.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Use of energy by stationary object

If multi-frequency mode is used to drive different display regions at different frequencies, then power consumption is reduced, but brightness uniformity deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvepower consumptionVSAvoidbrightness uniformity
Core Design Contradiction:
Use of energy by stationary objectVSIllumination intensity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements dynamic frequency adjustment where the drive frequency of each display region is not fixed but varies based on real-time image data differences. The system transitions between multi-frequency mode (when image differences are small) and conventional mode (when image differences are large), making the frequency dynamic rather than static. This resolves the contradiction by allowing frequency optimization to adapt to content requirements, maintaining power savings while ensuring brightness uniformity when needed.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The patent changes the operating frequency parameter dynamically based on the difference between current and previous frame image data. When the difference is below a threshold, the system operates in multi-frequency mode with different frequencies for different regions; when the difference exceeds the threshold, it switches to conventional mode with uniform frequency. This parameter change strategy allows the system to optimize power consumption while maintaining brightness uniformity according to actual display needs.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

2Use of energy by stationary object

If display regions are driven at different frequencies, then power efficiency is improved, but screen flickering increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvepower efficiencyVSAvoidscreen flickering
Core Design Contradiction:
Use of energy by stationary objectVSObject-affected harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The patent employs feedback mechanisms by continuously monitoring the difference between current and previous frame image data to determine when to switch between multi-frequency and conventional modes. This feedback loop ensures that the system only operates in multi-frequency mode when image differences are minimal, preventing flickering while maintaining power efficiency during stable content display. The feedback mechanism allows real-time adaptation to prevent harmful flickering effects.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

Solution Approach 2:

The system dynamically switches between different operating modes based on real-time image data analysis. When image content changes significantly (exceeding threshold), the system transitions from multi-frequency mode to conventional mode, dynamically adjusting the drive frequency to prevent screen flickering. This dynamic adaptation maintains power efficiency during stable content while eliminating flickering during content transitions.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

3Illumination intensity

If conventional mode is used with same drive frequency for all regions, then brightness consistency is maintained, but power consumption increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvebrightness consistencyVSAvoidpower consumption
Core Design Contradiction:
Illumination intensityVSUse of energy by stationary object

Solution Approach 1:

The patent segments the display panel into multiple display regions that can be driven at different frequencies independently. This segmentation allows the system to apply multi-frequency mode to specific regions where image data differences are small (saving power) while maintaining conventional mode for regions requiring brightness consistency. The segmentation enables selective optimization across different parts of the display.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The patent applies local quality by allowing different drive frequencies for different display regions based on local image data characteristics. Regions with stable image content can operate at lower frequencies to save power, while regions with changing content maintain higher frequencies for brightness consistency. This local differentiation optimizes power consumption without compromising overall display quality.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #3Local quality

Data Source

PatentUS20250316204A1Display apparatus and method for driving display panel
Publication Date: 2025.10.09 WUHAN TIANMA MICRO ELECTRONICS CO LTD
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AI summary

A display apparatus and a method for driving a display panel are provided, so as to improve brightness uniformity of different regions of the display panel. In the display apparatus, the display panel includes a first display region and a second display region. A drive controller is configured to calculate a difference of image data of the first display region between a current frame and a previous frame, and enable the display panel to operate in a multi-frequency mode or a conventional mode according to the difference. In the multi-frequency mode, the first display region has a different drive frequency from the second display region. In the conventional mode, the first display region has a same drive frequency as the second display region.