Display Subpixel Driving Method for Moving Picture Response Time

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing display apparatuses face limitations in improving moving picture response time and enhancing image expression performance, particularly in varying display quality based on use environment or purpose.

Innovation Solution

A display apparatus with a subpixel configuration that applies a data voltage through a first data line and an additional voltage through a first additional line, allowing the display panel to change its emission condition, including setting it to black, within a single frame driving period.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Speed

If a conventional single data line configuration is used, then the device complexity is low, but the moving picture response time is insufficient and image expression performance is limited

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvemoving picture response timeVSAvoiddata line configuration
Core Design Contradiction:
SpeedVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The data writing process is segmented into two distinct phases: a first data write period for initial image data and a second data write period for additional data. This segmentation allows the display panel to process and update pixel information in stages within a single frame period, thereby improving moving picture response time without requiring additional hardware data lines.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The display apparatus employs periodic action by dividing the frame period into multiple data write periods separated by an emission period. The first data write period writes initial data, followed by an emission period where light is emitted, then a second data write period writes additional data to update the display. This periodic structure enables improved response time while maintaining the original single data line configuration.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #19Periodic action

2Adaptability or versatility

If additional voltage lines and switching transistors are added, then image expression performance is enhanced, but the device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveimage expression performanceVSAvoidsubpixel structure
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The additional line is designed to serve multiple functions: it acts as a data line during the first data write period, as an additional data line during the second data write period, and shares routing with existing gate lines. The switching transistors also serve dual purposes by controlling both the initial data writing and the additional data writing. This multi-functionality enhances image expression performance while minimizing the increase in device complexity.

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

Solution Approach 2:

The patent merges the additional line with existing gate line routing structures and combines the functionality of multiple data writing operations into a single frame period. The first and second data write periods are merged into one comprehensive driving cycle, allowing the display panel to achieve enhanced image expression without proportionally increasing the number of separate physical lines and components.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

3Manufacturing precision

If multiple data write periods are implemented within one frame period, then display quality is improved, but the time management complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedisplay qualityVSAvoidframe period management
Core Design Contradiction:
Manufacturing precisionVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The first data write period performs preliminary action by writing the initial image data to the pixel electrodes before the emission period begins. This preliminary data writing ensures that the display panel has the base information ready for light emission, and the subsequent second data write period can efficiently update or modify this data without disrupting the emission process, thereby improving display quality while managing frame period time effectively.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

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

This solution enhances moving picture response time, improves image expression performance, and varies display quality according to the use environment or purpose by effectively managing the emission conditions of the display panel.

Implementation Method 1

a capacitor configured to store the data voltage or the additional voltage

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectCapacitance: Capacitance

Implementation Method 2

an organic light emitting diode configured to operate based on a current generated from the driving transistor

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElectroluminescence: Electroluminescence

Data Source

PatentUS20250029567A1Display apparatus and driving method thereof
Publication Date: 2025.01.23 LG DISPLAY CO LTD
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AI summary

A display apparatus in one example includes a display panel having a subpixel configured to emit light with a data voltage applied through a first data line and change an emission condition, based on an additional voltage applied through a first additional line. The display apparatus further includes a driver configured to drive the display panel.