Micro-LED Display Panel Wiring Layout for Higher PPI Control

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Solution Overview

Problem

The existing Micro-LED display technology requires separate wiring for different control modules, leading to a large area occupation and hindering the increase in pixels per inch (PPI) due to the distinct driving voltages needed for the first and second control modules.

Innovation Solution

A display panel design where the first control module is connected to the control terminal of the light-emitting control module, and the second control module is connected to the first terminal of the light-emitting control module, allowing the first control module to selectively provide a driving signal to the second control module, reducing the need for separate wiring and optimizing the area usage.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If separate wiring is used for the first control module and second control module, then each module can be independently controlled with appropriate driving voltages, but the wiring area increases and PPI decreases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveindependent control capabilityVSAvoidwiring area
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSArea of stationary object

Solution Approach 1:

The patent merges the wiring paths of the first control module and second control module by having the first control module share the same wiring as the second control module. Specifically, the first control module's control terminal is connected to the light-emitting control module's control terminal, allowing both modules to use common signal lines and power supply lines, thereby reducing total wiring area while maintaining independent control capability through separate control terminals.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The first control module is designed with multi-functionality, serving both as a driver for the light-emitting element and as a controller for the second control module. The first control module can selectively provide driving signals to the second control module, enabling a single module to perform multiple functions and reducing the need for separate dedicated wiring for each control function.

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

2Reliability

If separate wiring is used for the first control module and second control module, then independent driving voltages can be provided, but the number of pixels per inch (PPI) cannot be improved

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedriving voltage compatibilityVSAvoidpixels per inch (PPI)
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSProductivity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent combines the wiring resources of both control modules, allowing them to share power supply lines and signal transmission lines. The first control module shares wiring with the second control module while maintaining independent control through separate control terminals, thereby reducing wiring area occupation and enabling higher pixel density without compromising driving voltage compatibility.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent introduces a hierarchical control structure where the first control module operates at a higher level, selectively controlling the second control module which directly drives the light-emitting element. This dimensional hierarchy allows efficient wiring utilization while maintaining the ability to provide appropriate driving voltages for different operational modes, thus enabling higher PPI.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #17Another dimension (Dimensionality change)

Data Source

PatentUS12100328B2Display panel and display device
Publication Date: 2024.09.24 TIANMA ADVANCED DISPLAY TECH INST (XIAMEN) CO LTD
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AI summary

A display panel and a display device are provided. The display panel includes a light-emitting element, a first control module, a second control module, and a light-emitting control module. The first control module is connected to a control terminal of the light-emitting control module, the second control module is connected to a first terminal of the light-emitting control module, and a second terminal of the light-emitting control module is connected to the light-emitting element. The first control module selectively controls a light-emitting duration of the light-emitting element, and the second control module selectively provides a driving current for the light-emitting element. At least one of the first control module provides a driving signal to at least one of the second control module.