Multi-Screen Display Data Expansion Module
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current multi-screen display systems are limited by the number of ports and hardware capacity, resulting in complex setups with numerous cables, high costs, and restricted flexibility in connecting multiple independent displays.
Innovation Solution
A multi-screen display system incorporating a data expansion module, decoders, and data converters that expand and convert USB 3.0 display data into multiple routes, allowing for efficient decoding and display on multiple screens via a single data and power connection, reducing cable requirements and hardware needs.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Quantity of substance
If multiple independent displays are connected using cables to a computer, then the number of displays can be increased, but the complexity of cables and setup increases significantly
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple display connections into a single integrated display unit with a unified power source and control system. The display unit internally connects multiple display screens through integrated circuit boards and shared power supply, eliminating the need for multiple separate cables and power adapters that would otherwise be required for independent displays.
Solution Approach 2:
The display unit serves multiple functions simultaneously: it acts as a single computer peripheral connection while supporting multiple independent display screens, provides unified power distribution to all screens, and enables both extended and duplicate display modes through a single integrated system rather than requiring separate display devices.
2Quantity of substance
If multiple independent displays are connected to a computer, then more screens can be used for multitasking, but the number of ports and hardware capacity required increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges multiple display interfaces into a single unified connection that interfaces with the computer through one port. The integrated circuit board within the display unit handles the complexity of driving multiple screens, translating this into a simple single-connection interface for the computer, thereby reducing port requirements and hardware complexity.
3Reliability
If separate power sources and cables are used for each display, then each display can operate independently, but the installation process becomes complex and costly
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple power sources into a single unified power supply unit that internally distributes power to all display screens. This integrated approach maintains the reliability of independent screen operation while dramatically simplifying installation, as users only need to connect one power cable and one data cable rather than multiple separate connections for each screen.
Solution Approach 2:
The integrated circuit board and power distribution network within the display unit act as intermediaries that manage power and signal distribution to multiple screens. This intermediary system handles the complexity of coordinating multiple displays internally, presenting a simplified interface to the user during installation and operation.
4Ease of operation
If multiple cables and power sources are used for multi-screen display, then each component can function independently, but cable clutter and inconvenience increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges multiple cables into a single integrated connection system. The display unit internally routes signals and power to all screens through integrated circuit boards and shared connectors, eliminating the need for users to manage multiple separate cables. This maintains the independent functionality of each screen while removing cable clutter from the user environment.
Data Source
AI summary
A multi-screen display includes a plurality of display screens, a data port, a data expansion module, a plurality of decoders, and a plurality of data converters. The data port is for connecting to external devices to receive display data. The data expansion module is for expanding the display data into a plurality of separate routes corresponding to the plurality of display screens. Each decoder is electrically connected to the data expansion module. Each decoder is corresponding to one of the plurality of routes of display data respectively, and each decoder is used for receiving its corresponding route of display data and decoding it into a first data. Each data converter is electrically connected to a corresponding decoder and a corresponding display screen. Each data converter is for receiving the first data and converting it into a second data, and then providing the second data to the corresponding display screen.