Drive Module Dynamic Analog Reference Voltage Control

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Problem

Conventional organic light emitting display devices face inefficiencies in maintaining optimal analog reference voltage output efficiency as electricity quantity decreases, leading to increased electricity loss due to fixed pulse signals controlling analog reference voltage.

Innovation Solution

A drive module comprising an electrical energy storage unit, an electricity quantity detection unit, a drive chip, and a power supply chip, where the detection unit and drive chip dynamically adjust the pulse signal to maintain optimal analog reference voltage output efficiency by real-time detection of output voltage, ensuring the power supply chip operates at peak efficiency without needing to boost input voltage.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If a fixed voltage analog reference is used to control the power supply chip, then the drive chip receives stable voltage signals, but the power supply chip cannot maintain optimal output efficiency as electricity quantity decreases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvestability of analog reference voltageVSAvoidelectricity loss in power supply chip
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSLoss of energy

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements dynamic adjustment of the analog reference voltage based on real-time detection of battery electricity quantity. The drive chip dynamically modifies the analog reference voltage signal according to the detected electricity quantity, enabling the power supply chip to operate at optimal efficiency across varying battery conditions rather than using a fixed voltage reference.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The patent introduces a feedback mechanism where the drive chip detects the electricity quantity of the battery and uses this information to adjust the analog reference voltage. This closed-loop feedback system allows the power supply chip to adapt its operation based on actual battery conditions, maintaining optimal efficiency while preventing excessive energy loss.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

2Device complexity

If the analog reference voltage is kept fixed, then the power supply chip operation is simplified, but output efficiency continuously changes and cannot be maintained at optimal value

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecomplexity of power supply controlVSAvoidoutput efficiency of power supply chip
Core Design Contradiction:
Device complexityVSProductivity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent transforms the static analog reference voltage into a dynamic parameter that adjusts according to battery electricity quantity. The drive chip modifies the reference voltage level based on detected electricity quantity, allowing the power supply chip to maintain high output efficiency across different operating conditions without requiring complex external control circuits.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The drive chip performs self-adjustment by detecting its own operating conditions (electricity quantity) and automatically modifying the analog reference voltage accordingly. This self-service mechanism eliminates the need for external control systems while maintaining optimal power supply efficiency.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

3Use of energy by moving object

If electricity quantity decreases, then power consumption reduces, but output efficiency of power supply chip deteriorates and electricity loss increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvepower consumption of display deviceVSAvoidelectricity loss in power supply chip
Core Design Contradiction:
Use of energy by moving objectVSLoss of energy

Solution Approach 1:

The patent changes the analog reference voltage parameter based on electricity quantity detection. When electricity quantity decreases, the drive chip adjusts the reference voltage to a level that maintains optimal conversion efficiency in the power supply chip, preventing excessive energy loss even at lower power consumption levels.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

Solution Approach 2:

The patent implements a feedback loop that continuously monitors electricity quantity and adjusts the analog reference voltage to prevent energy loss. This feedback mechanism ensures that the power supply chip operates efficiently across the entire range of electricity quantities, from full to low power states.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

Data Source

PatentUS11417258B2Drive module, voltage generation method thereof and display device
Publication Date: 2022.08.16 WUHAN TIANMA MICRO ELECTRONICS CO LTD
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AI summary

Provided is a drive module. A main control unit in the drive module is configured to determine, according to the output voltage of the electrical energy storage unit, an optimal analog reference voltage output efficiency value of a power supply chip, determine, according to the output voltage of the electrical energy storage unit and the optimal analog reference voltage output efficiency value of the power supply chip, a voltage value of an analog reference voltage, and generate, according to the voltage value of the analog reference voltage, a control instruction corresponding to pulse signal information. A pulse signal generation unit is configured to generate a corresponding pulse signal according to the control instruction. An analog reference voltage unit in the power supply chip is configured to receive an electrical signal output by the electrical energy storage unit, and generate, according to the pulse signal, a corresponding analog reference voltage signal.