Automatic Equalizer Configuration for Display Data Driving

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional methods for configuring the equalizer in data driving devices require excessive manual effort and can lead to inaccurate settings, affecting signal reception performance due to inappropriate gain adjustments, resulting in inter-symbol interference or noise amplification.

Innovation Solution

A data driving device with a communication circuit and control circuit that automatically optimizes equalizer configuration by receiving and evaluating EQ training signals across multiple time sections, selecting optimal configuration information based on bit error rates and error checks, using a combination of low-speed and high-speed data communication protocols.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If the gain of the equalizer is increased to enhance signal magnitude, then signal reception performance improves, but noise component is amplified which degrades performance

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvesignal reception performanceVSAvoidnoise amplification
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSObject-generated harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies parameter changes by dynamically adjusting the equalizer gain based on received signal strength indicators (RSSI). The system continuously monitors signal conditions and modifies the gain parameter to optimize signal reception while preventing excessive noise amplification. This is achieved through feedback mechanisms that adapt the equalizer configuration in real-time based on actual signal quality measurements.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

2Ease of operation

If manual configuration method is used for equalizer gain setting, then configuration process is simple, but accuracy in configuring the equalizer deteriorates and excessive effort is required

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveconfiguration processVSAvoidaccuracy in configuring the equalizer
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSMeasurement precision

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements self-service by enabling the equalizer configuration to be automatically optimized without manual intervention. The system performs self-diagnosis and self-adjustment by monitoring signal characteristics and autonomously determining optimal gain settings. This eliminates the need for manual configuration while achieving high accuracy through automated feedback loops and adaptive algorithms.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The patent applies feedback principles by continuously monitoring signal reception quality metrics and using this information to adjust equalizer parameters. The system receives feedback about signal strength and quality, processes this information, and automatically modifies the equalizer gain to maintain optimal performance. This closed-loop control ensures accurate configuration without requiring manual effort.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

3Object-generated harmful factors

If the gain of the equalizer is decreased to reduce noise amplification, then noise component is reduced, but signal magnitude is reduced causing inter-symbol interference

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvenoise componentVSAvoidsignal reception performance
Core Design Contradiction:
Object-generated harmful factorsVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies dynamics by transitioning from static equalizer gain settings to dynamic, adaptive gain control. The system continuously adjusts the equalizer parameters based on real-time signal conditions, allowing the gain to vary over time according to actual reception requirements. This dynamic adaptation enables the system to maintain optimal signal-to-noise ratio under varying channel conditions.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Data Source

PatentUS11610527B2Data processing device, data driving device, and system for driving display device
Publication Date: 2023.03.21 SILICON WORKS CO LTD
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AI summary

The present disclosure relates to a data driving device, a data processing device, and a system for driving a display device and, more particularly, relates to a data driving device, a data processing device, and a system for automatically optimizing the configuration of the equalizer of the data driving device in the display device.