Dynamic VCOM Compensation Circuit for Display Panel Crosstalk

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Problem

Conventional common voltage compensation circuits use constant compensation coefficients, which are not adaptable to different display panels, leading to suboptimal compensation effects due to varying crosstalk issues caused by material and process differences.

Innovation Solution

A common voltage compensation circuit with an adjusting unit connected to an external controlling unit, allowing for dynamic adjustment of the compensation coefficient using a digital potentiometer or sliding varistor, enabling each display panel to achieve optimal compensation based on its specific crosstalk characteristics.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If a constant compensation coefficient is used in the VCOM compensation circuit, then the circuit structure is simple, but the compensation effect is poor for display panels with different crosstalk characteristics

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecompensation adaptabilityVSAvoidcircuit complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies the dynamics principle by replacing the fixed resistance values with adjustable resistance components (digital potentiometer or sliding varistor). This allows the compensation coefficient to be dynamically adjusted according to different display panel characteristics, transforming a static circuit into an adaptable one that can optimize compensation for each panel's specific crosstalk issues.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The patent implements parameter changes by enabling modification of the resistance values in the feedback network. Through the adjusting unit, the resistance ratio R1/R0 can be changed to achieve different compensation coefficients, allowing the system to adapt to varying crosstalk conditions across different display panels without changing the overall circuit architecture.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

2Reliability

If the compensation coefficient is adjusted for different display panels, then the compensation effect is improved, but the operation complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecompensation effectivenessVSAvoidadjustment ease
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies self-service by enabling the compensation coefficient to be automatically adjusted based on the specific display panel being used. The adjusting unit allows the system to self-optimize the compensation parameters without requiring complex manual calibration procedures, making the adjustment process straightforward while maintaining high compensation effectiveness.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

3Adaptability or versatility

If fixed resistance values are used in the operational amplifier circuit, then the manufacturing process is simple, but the compensation coefficient cannot be optimized for different panels

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecompensation flexibilityVSAvoidmanufacturing simplicity
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSEase of manufacture

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements universality by designing a compensation circuit that can serve multiple display panel types with different crosstalk characteristics. The adjustable resistance components allow a single circuit design to be universally applied across different panels, optimizing compensation for each without requiring panel-specific custom circuits, thus maintaining manufacturing simplicity while achieving adaptability.

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

Data Source

PatentUS11380281B2Common voltage compensation circuit comprising a first resistor array and a second resistor array and compensation system for display panel
Publication Date: 2022.07.05 TCL CHINA STAR OPTOELECTRONICS TECHNOLOGY CO LTD
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AI summary

A common voltage compensation circuit and a compensation system for a display panel are provided. A compensation circuit includes a compensating unit configured to receive a common voltage outputted by the display panel; compensate the common voltage according to a compensation coefficient; and output the compensated common voltage to the display panel; and an adjusting unit configured to connect with a controlling unit in a phase of adjusting the display panel; receive an adjustment signal outputted by the controlling unit; and adjust the compensation coefficient of the compensating unit according to the adjustment signal.