Display Panel Wiring Mix Layout for Demux Coupling Control

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Solution Overview

Problem

Display apparatuses face reduced display quality due to coupling between data lines and demux circuits, leading to data mapping errors and increased dead space, particularly in border reduction structures and demux circuit placements.

Innovation Solution

The implementation of a wire mixing structure within the display apparatus, including a demux circuit and wiring mixing structures, reorders output data to minimize coupling and prevent data mapping errors, while maintaining the existing integrated circuit and display panel configurations.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Productivity

If a demux circuit is used to divide R-G-B-G data into R-B data and G-G data, then data transmission efficiency is improved, but display quality deteriorates due to coupling between data lines

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedata transmission efficiencyVSAvoiddisplay quality
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSManufacturing precision

Solution Approach 1:

The data transmission path is segmented into multiple groups (first group for R-B data, second group for G-G data, third group for border reduction data). By dividing the data lines into separate groups with different wiring structures, the patent reduces coupling between different data types while maintaining efficient demux operation. Each group has its own optimized wiring path, preventing interference between R-B and G-G data lines.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

2Area of stationary object

If border reduction structure is implemented to reduce dead space, then area utilization is improved, but display quality deteriorates due to coupling between horizontal lines and data lines

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedead spaceVSAvoiddisplay quality
Core Design Contradiction:
Area of stationary objectVSManufacturing precision

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies different wiring structures to different spatial regions: the first wiring mixing structure is used for data lines in the first group (R-B data), while the second wiring mixing structure is used for data lines in the second and third groups (G-G data and border reduction data). This localized differentiation allows border reduction functionality to be implemented without introducing coupling interference in critical display regions.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #3Local quality

3Area of stationary object

If demux circuit is disposed adjacent to integrated circuit to reduce dead space, then area utilization is improved, but display quality deteriorates due to increased number of floating wires

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedead spaceVSAvoiddisplay quality
Core Design Contradiction:
Area of stationary objectVSManufacturing precision

Solution Approach 1:

The patent introduces a temporal dimension to the wiring structure by implementing different wiring mixing structures for different time periods (first time period for R-B data with first wiring mixing structure, second time period for G-G data with second wiring mixing structure). This time-based differentiation allows the demux circuit to be positioned adjacent to the integrated circuit without creating persistent coupling issues, as the wiring configuration changes dynamically with the data type being transmitted.

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

4Device complexity

If conventional data driver output is connected directly to data line, then device complexity is reduced, but data mapping errors occur due to position shift of demux circuit

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvewiring complexityVSAvoiddata mapping accuracy
Core Design Contradiction:
Device complexityVSMeasurement precision

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements preliminary action by pre-configuring different wiring mixing structures before data transmission begins. The first wiring mixing structure is prepared for R-B data transmission, and the second wiring mixing structure is prepared for G-G data transmission. This advance preparation ensures that when data is transmitted, the correct wiring configuration is already in place, preventing position shift errors without requiring complex real-time switching mechanisms.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Data Source

PatentUS20240321160A1Display apparatus and electronic apparatus including the same
Publication Date: 2024.09.26 SAMSUNG DISPLAY CO LTD
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AI summary

A display apparatus is disclosed that includes a data driver, a demux circuit, a first wiring mixing structure, a second wiring mixing structure, a display panel and a bending area. The data driver includes first to fourth output amplifiers. The demux circuit is configured to branch the first to fourth output amplifiers to first to eighth output lines through demux switching. The first wiring mixing structure is connected to the demux circuit. The second wiring mixing structure is connected to the first wiring mixing structure. The display panel includes data lines connected to the second wiring mixing structure. The bending area is disposed between the display panel and the data driver. The demux circuit is disposed between an integrated circuit area of the data driver and the bending area. The bending area includes a bending line for folding elements toward a rear surface of the display panel. The display panel is disposed on a first side of the bending line and the demux circuit and the integrated circuit area are disposed on a second side of the bending line.