Dynamic Pixel Settle Time Control for Display Latency Reduction

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Solution Overview

Problem

Digital display systems face latency issues, where the output is delayed from the input, particularly in applications like virtual reality and gaming, leading to increased motion sickness and reduced immersion and control accuracy.

Innovation Solution

A display device dynamically adapts its latency by determining pixel settle times based on the expected delay for each frame, using a controller circuit to adjust the backlight unit's operation accordingly, rather than relying on a static worst-case scenario.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If a static display latency based on worst-case delay is used, then reliability is improved, but display latency increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedisplay reliabilityVSAvoiddisplay latency
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies dynamics by transitioning from a static display latency approach to a dynamic one. The controller circuit continuously monitors pixel settle times and adjusts the display latency dynamically based on actual pixel transition requirements. This allows the system to adapt the latency in real-time according to the specific frame content and pixel states, rather than using a fixed worst-case value throughout operation.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The patent implements parameter changes by modifying the display latency parameter based on measured pixel settle times. The controller circuit determines actual pixel transition times and uses these measurements to adjust the display latency parameter dynamically. This parameter adaptation allows the system to optimize between reliability and latency by setting latency values matched to actual performance rather than theoretical worst-case scenarios.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

2Loss of time

If pixel transition time is reduced, then display latency is improved, but manufacturing precision requirements increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedisplay latencyVSAvoidpixel transition control precision
Core Design Contradiction:
Loss of timeVSManufacturing precision

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies feedback by implementing a measurement and adjustment loop for pixel settle times. The controller circuit measures the actual time required for pixels to transition between states and uses this feedback information to optimize display timing parameters. This feedback mechanism allows the system to achieve precise pixel transition control through empirical measurement rather than relying solely on manufacturing specifications, thereby reducing display latency without proportionally increasing manufacturing precision requirements.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

Solution Approach 2:

The patent implements preliminary action by measuring pixel settle times in advance and using these measurements to pre-calculate optimal display timing parameters. The controller circuit determines pixel transition characteristics before final display output, allowing it to prepare and apply optimized timing values that minimize latency while ensuring adequate pixel settling time.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Data Source

PatentUS11580922B2Display latency reduction
Publication Date: 2023.02.14 META PLATFORMS TECHNOLOGIES LLC
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AI summary

A display device dynamically determines pixel settle times to reduce a display latency. The display device includes a backlight unit (BLU) for providing light for displaying an image, a plurality of pixels for modulating the light provided by the BLU, and a controller circuit for controlling the BLU and the plurality of pixels. The controller circuit determines a settle time from display data for a current display frame and display data for a previous display frame, and turns on the BLU based on the determined settle time. The determined settle time corresponding to an expected amount of time for the plurality of pixel to transition from a first state corresponding to the display data for the previous display frame to a second state corresponding to the display data for the current display frame.