Gate Driving Circuit for Multi-Mode Display Viewing Angle Control

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Solution Overview

Problem

Display apparatuses in vehicles face challenges in controlling the viewing angle of light emitting elements to ensure safe and focused information delivery to drivers without distracting them during operation, as existing technologies struggle to dynamically adjust the light emission based on the viewing angle and mode requirements.

Innovation Solution

A gate driving circuit is designed with multiple mode controllers and node controllers that output specific emission signals to control the potential of nodes, utilizing transistors and capacitors to manage clock signals and reset voltages, allowing for adjustable viewing angles and emission control in pixel circuits, enabling the display apparatus to adapt to different viewing conditions.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If a single emission signal is used to control light emitting elements, then the device structure is simple, but the viewing angle cannot be dynamically adjusted according to different modes

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveviewing angle adjustment capabilityVSAvoidgate driving circuit structure
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The gate driving circuit is segmented into multiple mode controllers (first mode controller, second mode controller) that can independently control different emission signals. Each mode controller is responsible for specific viewing angle modes, allowing the circuit to provide different emission patterns without requiring a complete redesign of the entire system.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The gate driving circuit is designed with multi-functional mode controllers that can operate in different modes (first mode, second mode) to provide various emission signals. The same circuit structure can adapt to different viewing angle requirements by switching between modes, making the circuit universally applicable for multiple display scenarios.

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

2Adaptability or versatility

If multiple emission signals are used to control different viewing angles, then the viewing angle can be dynamically adjusted, but the circuit complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveemission control flexibilityVSAvoidnumber of controllers and transistors
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

Multiple mode controllers are merged into a single gate driving circuit system that shares common components such as voltage lines, signal lines, and control logic. The first mode controller and second mode controller are integrated within the same circuit framework, reducing the overall complexity compared to having completely separate control systems.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The circuit employs dynamic mode switching capability where the gate driving circuit can transition between different operating modes (first mode, second mode) based on display requirements. This dynamic adaptability allows the system to adjust emission characteristics without requiring multiple static circuit configurations.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

3Adaptability or versatility

If the gate driving circuit is designed for high adaptability with multiple modes, then viewing conditions can be optimized, but the manufacturing complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvemode switching capabilityVSAvoidcircuit fabrication process
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSEase of manufacture

Solution Approach 1:

Different regions of the gate driving circuit are designed with specific local characteristics optimized for their functions. The first mode controller and second mode controller have differentiated local structures that handle specific emission control tasks, while sharing common infrastructure. This local quality approach allows specialized functionality without requiring complete circuit redesign.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #3Local quality

Solution Approach 2:

The circuit design incorporates preliminary configuration of mode controllers and their associated transistors and capacitors during the manufacturing process. The gate driving circuit is pre-configured with the necessary components for multiple modes, enabling flexible operation after manufacturing without requiring additional assembly steps or post-processing.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Data Source

PatentEP4312206A1Gate driving circuit, display panel and display apparatus
Publication Date: 2024.01.31 LG DISPLAY CO LTD
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AI summary

A gate driving circuit, a display panel (DP) and a display apparatus (100) are provided. The gate driving circuit comprises a first mode controller (1111) configured to output a first emission signal (EM1) based on at least one of a potential of a first node (Q) and a potential of a second node (QB) to a first output line in response to reception of a first mode signal (MOD1), a second mode controller (1112) configured to output a second emission signal (EM2) based on at least one of the potential of the first node (Q) and the potential of the second node (QB) to a second output line in response to reception of the second mode signal (MOD2), and a node controller (1101) configured to control the potential of the first node (Q) and the potential of the second node (QB) by using at least one of a start signal (VST), a first clock signal (ECLK1) and a second clock signal (ECLK2).