Dynamic Configuration Instruction Insertion in Display Drive Data Packets

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current liquid crystal display technologies face limitations in flexibility and precision in adding configuration instructions to drive parameters, as these instructions are typically fixed in position within data packets, restricting the ability to dynamically adjust drive parameters based on real-time conditions.

Innovation Solution

A method and apparatus that allow configuration instructions to be added to specific regions within data packets, including blank and display data regions, enabling dynamic self-configuration of drive parameters by driver chips, such as overdrive, charge-sharing, or polarity inversion, based on detected conditions.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If configuration instructions are fixed in position within data packets, then the data transmission structure is simple and stable, but the flexibility and precision in adjusting drive parameters are limited

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveflexibility in adjusting drive parametersVSAvoiddata packet structure complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent makes the data packet structure dynamic by allowing configuration instructions to be positioned flexibly within the packet rather than at fixed locations. The timing controller can dynamically adjust the position of configuration instructions based on real-time driving conditions, enabling adaptive parameter adjustment while maintaining a manageable structure through defined insertion rules in blanking intervals or data regions.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The patent changes the parameter of configuration instruction positioning from fixed to variable. By allowing the position of configuration instructions to vary within the data packet (in blanking intervals or within data regions), the system achieves flexible parameter adjustment capability while controlling complexity through standardized insertion mechanisms and driver chip parsing logic.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

2Measurement precision

If configuration instructions are added dynamically based on real-time conditions, then the drive control precision is improved, but the processing complexity and power consumption increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedrive parameter adjustment precisionVSAvoidpower consumption of controller and driver chip
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSUse of energy by moving object

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements self-service by enabling the driver chip to autonomously parse configuration instructions from variable positions within the data packet and automatically adjust drive parameters based on detected conditions. The driver chip independently determines its own driving conditions and applies appropriate parameters without requiring complex external control logic, thereby reducing overall system power consumption while maintaining high precision.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The patent establishes a feedback mechanism where the driver chip detects its own driving conditions, receives configuration instructions positioned according to those conditions, and adjusts parameters accordingly. This closed-loop feedback enables precise parameter adjustment while optimizing power consumption by only processing necessary configuration data based on actual driving states.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

3Adaptability or versatility

If configuration instructions are inserted into blank regions only, then the display data integrity is maintained, but the flexibility in parameter adjustment is restricted

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveparameter adjustment flexibilityVSAvoiddisplay data integrity
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies local quality by allowing different types of configuration instructions to be inserted into different regions of the data packet based on their specific requirements. Critical instructions that require timing synchronization are placed in blanking intervals, while other instructions can be positioned within data regions, optimizing both data integrity and adjustment flexibility through location-specific insertion strategies.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #3Local quality

Data Source

PatentUS11567781B2Drive control method and apparatus, and display device
Publication Date: 2023.01.31 BEIJING BOE DISPLAY TECH CO LTD
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AI summary

Disclosed are a drive control method and apparatus and a display device. The drive control method may be applied to a controller, and include: adding at least one configuration instruction into a target region of one row of data to obtain a target row of data, wherein the configuration instruction is intended for self-configuration of a drive parameter by a first driver chip, and the target region includes at least one of a blank region and a region where display data is located; and sending the target row of data to the first driver chip.