Display Device Image Sticking Compensator Shifting Pixels

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Solution Overview

Problem

Display devices suffer from pixel burn-in and image sticking issues, leading to a decrease in image quality when specific images are displayed for extended periods.

Innovation Solution

A display device with an image sticking compensator that periodically shifts displayed images by generating shift-fixed data based on compensation area data, using a combination of extractors, calculators, determiners, shifters, and converters to adjust image placement and size within the display panel, preventing burn-in without causing image sticking.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If images are displayed on the same pixels for an extended period, then the display can maintain image information, but pixel burn-in and image sticking occur reducing image quality

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveimage qualityVSAvoiddisplay duration
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSDuration of action of stationary object

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies dynamics by making the displayed image movable through periodic shifting. The image sticking compensator shifts the displayed image in a predetermined direction after a set period, transforming the static image display into a dynamic process. This prevents pixel burn-in by ensuring no single pixel remains in the same state indefinitely, while maintaining image information integrity through the shifting mechanism.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The patent implements periodic action through the image sticking compensator that operates at predetermined time intervals. The compensator shifts the displayed image periodically based on display time conditions, creating a cyclic process that prevents cumulative burn-in effects. This periodic shifting maintains image quality over extended display durations by continuously redistributing pixel stress.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #19Periodic action

2Reliability

If the displayed image is shifted to prevent burn-in, then pixel burn-in is reduced, but image sticking may occur

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvepixel burn-in preventionVSAvoidimage sticking
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSObject-generated harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies feedback through the image sticking compensator that monitors display time and automatically adjusts image positioning. The compensator receives feedback about the displayed image and the passage of time, then generates appropriate shift commands to prevent both burn-in and image sticking. This closed-loop control ensures optimal image placement based on real-time display conditions.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

Solution Approach 2:

The patent implements parameter changes by modifying the image display parameters dynamically. The image sticking compensator changes the position parameter of the displayed image based on display time and conditions. By adjusting the spatial parameters of the image periodically, the system prevents pixel burn-in while avoiding image sticking through controlled parameter variation.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

3Reliability

If image shifting is implemented, then burn-in is prevented, but device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedisplay qualityVSAvoiddriver structure
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies universality by designing the image sticking compensator as a multi-functional module within the driver. The compensator performs multiple functions including image position calculation, shift control, and timing management within a single integrated structure. This multi-functionality reduces overall device complexity by consolidating operations that would otherwise require separate components.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent uses an intermediary approach by introducing the image sticking compensator as a mediator between the image signal input and the pixel display output. The compensator processes and adjusts the image data before it reaches the display panel, simplifying the overall system architecture by centralizing the burn-in prevention logic in a dedicated intermediate module rather than distributing complexity throughout the entire driver system.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Data Source

PatentUS11710451B2Display device and method for reducing image sticking by shifting pixels
Publication Date: 2023.07.25 SAMSUNG DISPLAY CO LTD
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AI summary

A display device includes a display panel and a driver which receives image signals and transmits data signals to the display panel. The driver includes an image sticking compensator that converts the image signals such that the first image is periodically shifted while being displayed. The image sticking compensator includes an extractor which extracts compensation area data corresponding to a first image displayed in a compensation area, a calculator which calculates fixed data based on the compensation area data and corresponding to the first image, and a shifter which generates shift-fixed data based on the fixed data. The compensation area includes a first area in which the first image is displayed and a second area in which a peripheral image at least partially surrounding the first image is displayed.