Display Wireless Communication Unit Spatial Separation

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional display apparatuses face challenges in slimming due to the thickness of wireless modules and increased manufacturing costs and crosstalk from multiple cables used for wireless communication, which hinder productivity.

Innovation Solution

The display apparatus integrates a spatially separated wireless communication unit with a thin film antenna and a wireless communication board, eliminating the need for a modularized package and reducing cable length to minimize space and crosstalk, while optimizing antenna placement for improved sensitivity.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If a separately packaged wireless module is installed in the display apparatus, then wireless communication function is achieved, but the thickness of the display apparatus increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvewireless communication functionVSAvoidthickness of display apparatus
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSLength of stationary object

Solution Approach 1:

The patent merges the antenna and wireless communication board into a single integrated structure where the antenna is directly formed on the wireless communication board. This eliminates the need for a separate packaged wireless module, allowing the wireless communication function to be achieved while reducing the overall thickness of the display apparatus.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The wireless communication board serves multiple functions: it acts as both the communication circuit board and the mounting substrate for the antenna. This multi-functionality eliminates the need for separate packaging and reduces the thickness requirement while maintaining wireless communication capability.

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

2Adaptability or versatility

If multiple cables are used to connect the wireless module to the control board, then wireless communication is enabled, but manufacturing cost increases and productivity decreases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvewireless communication capabilityVSAvoidmanufacturing efficiency
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSProductivity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent combines the antenna and wireless communication board into one integrated component, eliminating the need for multiple cables and connectors. This reduces assembly complexity and improves manufacturing productivity while maintaining full wireless communication functionality.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The invention extracts and eliminates the unnecessary cables and connectors from the system by integrating the antenna directly onto the wireless communication board. This removal of excess components simplifies the assembly process and enhances manufacturing efficiency.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #2Taking out (Extraction)

3Adaptability or versatility

If multiple cables are used for wireless module connection, then wireless communication is achieved, but crosstalk occurs between adjacent cables

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvewireless communication functionVSAvoidcrosstalk between cables
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSObject-generated harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

By merging the antenna and wireless communication board into a single integrated structure, the patent eliminates multiple adjacent cables that could cause crosstalk. The integration ensures that the wireless communication function is achieved without the harmful electromagnetic interference between separate cable bundles.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Data Source

PatentEP2667593B1Display apparatus
Publication Date: 2018.03.07 SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO LTD
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AI summary

A display apparatus including a display module further including a control board for controlling an operation of the display module to display an image. An outer casing unit accommodates the display module, and a wireless communication unit performs wireless communication with an external communication device. The wireless communication unit includes at least one antenna for transmitting and receiving a radio signal to and from the external communication device, and a wireless communication board converts the radio signal received from the antenna into an electrical signal and transmits the electrical signal to the control board or transmits the electrical signal provided from the control board to the antenna, wherein the antenna and the wireless communication board are arranged to be spatially separated from each other.