Display Voltage Compensation for Temperature-Induced Image Distortion

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Solution Overview

Problem

Electronic devices experience temperature-related voltage imbalances during extended display operations, leading to image distortion and afterimages due to ion accumulation, which existing technologies fail to effectively address.

Innovation Solution

An electronic device with a temperature sensor and processor that measures temperature and applies cancellation algorithms to correct voltage imbalances by determining appropriate algorithms based on temperature ranges, applying reverse biases to the display to eliminate distortions and afterimages.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Duration of action of moving object

If the display is operated for extended periods of time, then the display can deliver diverse contents to the user, but heat accumulates and causes temperature increase leading to voltage imbalance and image distortion

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedisplay operation durationVSAvoiddisplay temperature
Core Design Contradiction:
Duration of action of moving objectVSTemperature

Solution Approach 1:

The system performs preliminary temperature compensation by measuring the temperature and selecting an appropriate cancellation algorithm before the voltage imbalance significantly affects display quality. The processor proactively adjusts the voltage compensation based on predicted temperature conditions, preventing distortion rather than correcting it after occurrence.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The system changes the voltage compensation parameters dynamically based on temperature conditions. By selecting different cancellation algorithms corresponding to different temperature ranges, the system adapts the display voltage parameters to compensate for temperature-induced voltage imbalance, maintaining display quality across varying temperatures.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

2Reliability

If the temperature increases, then the display continues to operate, but voltage imbalance occurs causing image distortion and afterimages

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedisplay operation reliabilityVSAvoidimage display precision
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSManufacturing precision

Solution Approach 1:

The system implements a feedback mechanism where the temperature sensor continuously monitors display temperature, and the processor uses this feedback to dynamically select and apply the appropriate cancellation algorithm. This closed-loop control ensures that voltage compensation is continuously adjusted based on actual temperature conditions, maintaining both reliability and precision.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

Solution Approach 2:

The system transitions from static voltage compensation to dynamic temperature-dependent compensation. By making the cancellation algorithm selection dynamic and responsive to temperature changes, the system maintains image precision across varying operational conditions while ensuring reliable continuous operation.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

3Device complexity

If a fixed voltage is applied to the display, then the display structure is simple, but temperature changes cause voltage imbalance and distortion

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvevoltage control complexityVSAvoidimage display precision
Core Design Contradiction:
Device complexityVSManufacturing precision

Solution Approach 1:

The system segments the temperature operating range into multiple intervals, with each interval having a corresponding cancellation algorithm. This segmentation approach divides the complex temperature compensation problem into manageable discrete ranges, maintaining relatively simple control logic while achieving precise compensation across the full temperature spectrum.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

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

The solution effectively mitigates image distortions and afterimages by dynamically adjusting voltage based on temperature, improving display quality and longevity by resolving voltage imbalances.

Implementation Method 1

measuring a temperature of at least one part of the electronic device

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectTemperature sensing:

Data Source

PatentUS9852705B2Method for controlling a display of an electronic device
Publication Date: 2017.12.26 SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO LTD
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AI summary

An electronic device and a method of controlling a temperature in an electronic device are provided. The method includes measuring a temperature of at least one part of the electronic device, determining an algorithm corresponding to the measured temperature of the at least one part, and displaying an image based on the determined algorithm.