Display Device Synchronized Emission Timing for Luminance Uniformity

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Solution Overview

Problem

Display devices using the simultaneous light emitting method experience luminance deviations between display areas due to differences in the period that pixels maintain data voltage, leading to inconsistent image quality.

Innovation Solution

The implementation of a display device with synchronized emission start and end times for pixels connected to different scan and power lines, utilizing transistors and capacitors to manage voltage levels and ensure consistent data write periods across all pixels.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Productivity

If the simultaneous light emitting method is used, then the display device can emit light from all pixels at the same time, but luminance deviation between display areas occurs due to different data voltage maintenance periods

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvelight emission efficiencyVSAvoidluminance uniformity
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSManufacturing precision

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies preliminary action by adjusting the scan signal timing in advance before the emission period begins. Specifically, the scan signal for the first horizontal line is applied earlier than for the second horizontal line during the data write period, ensuring that all pixels have their data voltage fully established before simultaneous light emission begins. This pre-adjustment of timing prevents luminance deviation during the actual emission phase.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The patent implements parameter changes by modifying the timing parameters of scan signals applied to different horizontal lines. The emission start time and emission end time are synchronized across all pixels, while the data write period duration is adjusted based on the horizontal line position. This parameter adjustment ensures uniform luminance output despite different write timing requirements for different scan lines.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

2Reliability

If different scan lines have different data write periods, then all pixels can be prepared for emission, but luminance inconsistency occurs between display areas

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedata voltage stabilityVSAvoidluminance consistency
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSManufacturing precision

Solution Approach 1:

The patent ensures data voltage stability is achieved through preliminary action by extending the data write period for earlier scan lines before the emission phase. The scan signal timing is adjusted so that pixels on the first horizontal line receive their data voltage earlier and maintain it through the emission period, while pixels on subsequent lines receive data voltage at appropriately staggered times. This preliminary voltage establishment ensures all pixels are ready for simultaneous emission with consistent luminance.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The patent applies dynamics by making the data write period variable rather than fixed for all horizontal lines. The write period duration and timing are dynamically adjusted based on the scan line position, with earlier lines receiving longer or earlier write periods. This dynamic timing adjustment ensures that despite different maintenance periods, all pixels achieve uniform luminance output during the synchronized emission phase.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

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 approach effectively prevents luminance deviations between display areas by synchronizing emission times and managing voltage levels, resulting in improved image quality and consistency across the display device.

Implementation Method 1

a first pixel coupled to a first scan line and a data line, and including a first light emitting diode

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectLight emitting diode: Light Emitting Diode

Data Source

PatentUS11910662B2Display device using a simultaneous light emitting method and driving method thereof
Publication Date: 2024.02.20 SAMSUNG DISPLAY CO LTD
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AI summary

A display device includes a first pixel coupled to a first scan line and a data line, and including a first light emitting diode having a cathode coupled to a first power line, and a second pixel coupled to a second scan line and the data line, and including a second light emitting diode having a cathode coupled to a second power line. The first scan line and the second scan line are different from each other. The first power line and the second power line are different from each other. Emission start times and emission end times of the first pixel and the second pixel are synchronized.