Adaptive Lamp Detection Driving System for LCD Modules

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Solution Overview

Problem

The existing lamp detection driving systems for LCD lighting modules are inefficient and costly due to the need for manual switching between different systems for various lighting modules, leading to potential mal-operations and reduced detection efficiency.

Innovation Solution

A lamp detection driving system comprising a micro-controller unit, driving signal control circuit, driving circuits, defect detection module, and feedback circuit, which generates adaptive driving signals and detection reference signals based on a recipe to perform defect detection operations, enabling efficient detection across different lighting modules.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Measurement precision

If multiple dedicated lamp detection driving systems are used for different lighting modules, then detection accuracy for specific lamp types is improved, but system complexity and operational cost increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedetection accuracyVSAvoidsystem complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements a universal lamp detection driving system that can detect multiple types of lamps (CCFL, EEFL, and other fluorescent lamps) using a single integrated system. The microcontroller unit automatically identifies lamp types and adjusts detection parameters accordingly, eliminating the need for multiple dedicated detection systems while maintaining high detection accuracy for each lamp type.

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

Solution Approach 2:

The system dynamically changes detection parameters such as driving frequency and current based on the identified lamp type. The microcontroller unit stores multiple sets of detection parameters in memory and automatically selects the appropriate parameters for each lamp type, enabling accurate detection across different lamp varieties without requiring multiple fixed systems.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

2Adaptability or versatility

If manual switching between different lamp detection systems is performed, then flexibility in detecting various lighting modules is achieved, but operational errors and detection efficiency deteriorate

Engineering Contradiction:
ImproveflexibilityVSAvoidoperational errors
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The lamp detection driving system automatically identifies the lamp type and configures appropriate detection parameters without requiring manual intervention. The microcontroller unit reads lamp identification information, automatically selects the corresponding detection parameters from memory, and initiates the detection process, thereby eliminating manual switching operations and associated errors while maintaining versatility.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The system pre-stores multiple sets of detection parameters for different lamp types in the microcontroller's memory before actual detection begins. This preliminary preparation allows the system to quickly and automatically configure the appropriate parameters when a lamp is inserted, eliminating the need for manual setup and reducing operational errors.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

3Productivity

If a universal lamp detection system is implemented, then operational efficiency and cost are improved, but the ability to handle specific lamp requirements may deteriorate

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedetection efficiencyVSAvoidlamp-specific detection reliability
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The universal detection system segments the detection process into distinct phases: lamp identification, parameter selection, and execution of detection. By dividing the overall detection task into these manageable segments, the system can efficiently handle different lamp types while ensuring each receives the appropriate specialized detection parameters, thereby maintaining both high productivity and reliability.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Data Source

PatentUS8247989B2Lamp detection driving system and related detection driving method
Publication Date: 2012.08.21 AU OPTRONICS CORP
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AI summary

A lamp detection driving system is disclosed for performing adaptive lamp driving and related detection operations based on a recipe. The system includes a micro-controller, a driver, a defect detection module and a feedback circuit. The micro-controller provides a modulation signal and a plurality of reference signals based on the recipe. The driver generates at least one driving signal for driving at least one lamp based on the modulation signal. The feedback circuit generates a plurality of feedback signals based on lamp currents or lamp voltages. The defect detection module generates a plurality of detection signals based on the reference signals and the feedback signals. Furthermore, disclosed is a lamp detection driving method including downloading the recipe, generating at least one driving signal for driving at least one lamp based on the recipe, and providing at least one reference signal for performing defect detection processes based on the recipe.