Display Panel De-multiplexing Circuit Offset Interference

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional display panels are affected by derived pulse signals generated from intersections of signal transmission lines and control lines, which interfere with the de-multiplexed data signals, leading to distorted images.

Innovation Solution

A display panel design that includes a de-multiplexing circuit with a de-multiplexing switch group connected to data and signal transmission lines, and a control line group with opposite voltage levels to balance and offset the interference, ensuring that the control line group is positioned near the pixel array or away from it, thereby preventing image distortion.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If de-multiplexing circuits are used to de-multiplex data signals, then data signal routing is achieved, but derived pulse signals are generated at intersections of signal lines and control lines, affecting picture quality

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedata signal routingVSAvoidpicture quality
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSObject-affected harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The harmful derived pulse signals are extracted and identified as separate entities from the main data signals. By treating the interference as a distinct phenomenon that can be separately managed, the patent applies compensation techniques specifically targeted at removing the harmful effects while preserving the useful data transmission function.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #2Taking out (Extraction)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent converts the harmful derived pulse signals into a beneficial compensation mechanism. By introducing control lines with opposite polarity that generate compensating derived pulse signals, the previously harmful interference is transformed into a useful tool for canceling out the original distortion, thereby improving picture quality.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #22Blessing in disguise (Convert harm into benefit)

2Extent of automation

If control lines intersect signal transmission lines, then de-multiplexing control is achieved, but derived pulse signals interfere with data signals

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvede-multiplexing controlVSAvoidsignal integrity
Core Design Contradiction:
Extent of automationVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent introduces an intermediary compensation mechanism consisting of additional control lines that mediate between the original control signals and the affected data signals. These intermediary control lines generate compensating derived pulse signals that act as a bridge to neutralize the harmful effects while maintaining the automated de-multiplexing control function.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent changes the polarity parameter of the control signals by introducing control lines with opposite polarity. This parameter change allows the system to generate derived pulse signals with opposite polarity that can cancel out the harmful interference, thereby maintaining signal integrity while preserving automated control functionality.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

3Object-affected harmful factors

If opposite polarity control signals are used, then derived pulse signals are compensated, but additional control line groups are required

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvederived pulse interferenceVSAvoidcontrol line structure
Core Design Contradiction:
Object-affected harmful factorsVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent merges the compensation function with the existing de-multiplexing control structure by integrating opposite polarity control lines into the overall control network. Rather than creating entirely separate compensation circuits, the solution combines multiple functions into a unified control system, thereby reducing overall complexity despite the addition of control lines.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The control line groups are designed to serve multiple functions: they provide de-multiplexing control while simultaneously generating compensating derived pulse signals. This multi-functionality reduces the need for separate compensation circuits and minimizes the overall increase in device complexity.

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

Data Source

PatentUS11605326B2Display panel
Publication Date: 2023.03.14 WUHAN CHINA STAR OPTOELECTRONICS TECH CO LTD
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AI summary

A display panel is disclosed. The display panel includes a de-multiplexing switch group, a signal transmission line, a first control line, and a second control line. The first control line and the second control line are connected to the de-multiplexing switch group. Voltage levels of signals of the first control line and the second control line are opposite to each other, and a number of groups of the first control line and the second control line which intersect the signal transmission line is greater than or equal to zero. Pictures of display panels can be prevented from being affected by intersections of lines.