Display Panel Edge Optics for Accurate Fragment Position Detection

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Solution Overview

Problem

Display panels with fragments affect display performance and can expand if not promptly detected, leading to user experience issues.

Innovation Solution

A device comprising light sources and photosensitive elements on opposite edges of a display panel to detect optical signal intensity, with a computing unit comparing the intensity to a threshold to determine fragment positions.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If traditional fragment detection methods are used, then detection capability is achieved, but device complexity and space requirements increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvefragment detection capabilityVSAvoiddetection device structure
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The detection device is segmented into independent light sources and photosensitive elements positioned at opposite edges of the panel, allowing modular configuration and simplified installation while maintaining effective fragment detection capability across the display surface

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The detection function is extracted from complex traditional detection systems and implemented using simple optical components (light sources and photosensitive elements) positioned at panel edges, eliminating the need for complex internal detection structures

Inventive Principle:
Principle #2Taking out (Extraction)

2Measurement precision

If comprehensive panel coverage detection is implemented, then detection accuracy improves, but device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvefragment position detection accuracyVSAvoidnumber of detection components
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The detection approach transitions from one-dimensional linear arrays to two-dimensional edge positioning, where light sources and photosensitive elements are arranged on opposite edges to create cross-panel optical paths that enable accurate fragment position determination through geometric intersection calculations

Inventive Principle:
Principle #17Another dimension (Dimensionality change)

3Reliability

If timely fragment detection is achieved, then panel damage prevention improves, but detection system complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvetimely detection capabilityVSAvoiddetection system structure
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The detection system uses the panel's own edge structures to position the light sources and photosensitive elements, eliminating the need for separate mounting structures and simplifying integration while enabling continuous monitoring for timely fragment detection

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Applied Scientific Principles

This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.

Function Achieved in This Case

Enables timely replacement or repair of damaged panels, saving space and cost by requiring only light sources and photosensitive elements on opposite sides, improving detection efficiency and accuracy.

Implementation Method 1

the at least one photosensitive element is configured to receive an optical signal emitted by the at least one light source and detect an intensity of at least one optical signal

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectOptical signal transmission and detection: Photoelectric Effect

Data Source

PatentUS20260071969A1Device and Method for Display Panel Fragment Detection, Electronic Apparatus, and Chip
Publication Date: 2026.03.12 CHIPONE TECHNOLOGY (BEIJING) CO LTD
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AI summary

The present disclosure relates to a device and a method for display panel fragment detection, an electronic apparatus, and a chip. The device comprises at least one light source, at least one photosensitive element, and a computing unit, wherein the light source and the photosensitive element are arranged on opposite edges of a display panel; the at least one photosensitive element is configured to receive an optical signal emitted by the at least one light source and detect an intensity of at least one optical signal; and the computing unit is configured to compare the intensity of the at least one optical signal with a preset signal intensity threshold to determine a first optical signal having an intensity lower than the preset signal intensity threshold, and determine a fragment position based on an optical path corresponding to the first optical signal.