OLED Display Panel Control for Flicker Reduction
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing OLED display technologies face challenges in maintaining consistent brightness and reducing flicker when switching between different refresh frequencies, particularly at low frame rates.
Innovation Solution
A control method and apparatus for a display panel that determines a target refresh frequency and applies corresponding data chopping rules, emission start signal compensation, and gamma voltage compensation to maintain consistent brightness and reduce flicker.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If refresh frequency is switched between different frame rates, then power consumption and response speed are optimized, but brightness consistency deteriorates and flicker increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies dynamics by making the data chopping rule adaptable and switchable based on the target refresh frequency. The system dynamically selects between frame flipping and dot flipping rules according to the desired frame rate, enabling the display to optimize between power consumption at low frame rates and brightness consistency at high frame rates. This dynamic adaptation resolves the contradiction by allowing the system to adjust its operating characteristics based on real-time requirements.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent changes the parameter of data signal transmission by applying different data chopping rules (frame flipping vs. dot flipping) depending on the refresh frequency. At low frame rates, frame flipping is used to reduce power consumption, while at high frame rates, dot flipping maintains brightness consistency. This parameter change approach allows the system to optimize performance across different operating conditions without sacrificing brightness stability.
2Use of energy by stationary object
If data chopping rule is changed to optimize for low frame rate, then power consumption is reduced, but brightness consistency deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent changes the data transmission parameter by selecting different data chopping rules based on the target refresh frequency. Frame flipping is employed at low frame rates to minimize power consumption by reducing the frequency of data signal transitions, while dot flipping is used at high frame rates to maintain brightness consistency. This parameter adaptation allows the system to optimize power consumption without permanently sacrificing brightness stability.
Solution Approach 2:
The system dynamically selects the appropriate data chopping rule based on the desired frame rate. The adaptability module determines whether to apply frame flipping or dot flipping according to the target refresh frequency, enabling the display to optimize power consumption at low frame rates while maintaining brightness consistency at high frame rates. This dynamic selection resolves the contradiction between power efficiency and brightness stability.
3Illumination intensity
If data chopping rule is changed to optimize for high frame rate, then brightness consistency is maintained, but power consumption increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies parameter changes by switching between data chopping rules based on refresh frequency requirements. Dot flipping is used at high frame rates to maintain brightness consistency by ensuring continuous data signal transmission, while frame flipping is employed at low frame rates to reduce power consumption. This parameter adaptation allows the system to maintain brightness stability when needed while minimizing power consumption during low-demand periods.
Solution Approach 2:
The system dynamically adapts its data transmission strategy by selecting the appropriate chopping rule based on the target frame rate. The adaptability module enables the display to use dot flipping at high frame rates for brightness consistency, then switch to frame flipping at low frame rates to reduce power consumption. This dynamic behavior resolves the contradiction by allowing the system to optimize for different priorities based on operational requirements.
4Device complexity
If emission start signal is not compensated during frequency switching, then device complexity is reduced, but brightness consistency deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies preliminary action by pre-calculating and storing compensation values for the emission start signal at different frame rates. Before switching between refresh frequencies, the system determines the appropriate compensation value based on the target frame rate and applies it to the emission start signal. This preliminary preparation ensures that brightness consistency is maintained during frequency transitions without requiring complex real-time adjustment mechanisms.
Solution Approach 2:
The system implements feedback by monitoring the frame rate and automatically adjusting the emission start signal compensation accordingly. The adaptability module detects the target refresh frequency and selects the appropriate compensation value from pre-stored data, then applies it to maintain brightness consistency. This feedback mechanism ensures brightness stability during frequency switching while keeping the device complexity manageable through automated control.
5Device complexity
If gamma voltage is not compensated during frequency switching, then device complexity is reduced, but display quality deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies preliminary action by pre-calculating and storing gamma voltage compensation values for different frame rates. Before switching between refresh frequencies, the system determines the appropriate gamma voltage compensation based on the target frame rate and applies it to the data signal. This preliminary preparation ensures that display quality and color accuracy are maintained during frequency transitions without requiring complex real-time gamma adjustment circuits.
Solution Approach 2:
The system implements feedback by monitoring the frame rate and automatically adjusting the gamma voltage compensation accordingly. The adaptability module detects the target refresh frequency and selects the appropriate gamma voltage compensation value, then applies it to maintain display quality. This feedback mechanism ensures consistent display performance during frequency switching while keeping the device complexity manageable through automated control.
Data Source
AI summary
A control method of a display panel. The method includes the following steps: determining a target refresh frequency of the display panel; determining a data chopping rule adapted to the target refresh frequency according to the first mapping relationship; providing a data signal to the display panel according to a data chopping rule.


