OLED Display Circuit Gate Driving Unit for Pixel Density

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current OLED display circuits face complexity in design due to the need for independent Vth compensation and gate driving functions, which hinders pixel density and panel resolution.

Innovation Solution

A display circuit design that utilizes two gate driving units to input signals for simultaneous threshold compensation and gray scale displaying, reducing circuit complexity and enhancing pixel density.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Measurement precision

If independent Vth compensation and gate driving functions are implemented separately, then the Vth compensation accuracy is improved, but the circuit design complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
ImproveVth compensation accuracyVSAvoidcircuit design complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent combines the Vth compensation function and gate driving function into a single integrated circuit module. The gate driving circuit simultaneously performs threshold voltage compensation for pixel transistors and generates gate driving signals, eliminating the need for separate independent circuits. This integration reduces the number of components and simplifies the overall circuit design while maintaining compensation accuracy through coordinated signal generation and processing.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The gate driving circuit is designed to perform multiple functions: it generates gate driving signals for pixel rows, performs Vth compensation for pixel transistors, and provides timing signals for data writing. By making the gate driving circuit universal and multi-functional, the patent eliminates the need for separate dedicated Vth compensation circuits, thereby reducing circuit complexity while maintaining compensation precision through integrated signal processing.

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

2Reliability

If separate Vth compensation and gate driving circuits are used, then the functional reliability is improved, but the pixel density decreases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvefunctional reliabilityVSAvoidpixel density
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSQuantity of substance

Solution Approach 1:

By merging the Vth compensation circuit and gate driving circuit into a single integrated unit, the patent reduces the area occupied by circuit components. This space optimization allows for higher pixel density on the display panel while maintaining functional reliability through the coordinated operation of compensation and driving functions within the same circuit architecture.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent reorganizes the circuit architecture by integrating multiple functions into a unified gate driving unit that operates across different functional dimensions (compensation, driving, timing). This dimensional reorganization of circuit functions reduces spatial requirements and enables higher pixel density without sacrificing the reliability of individual functions.

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

3Ease of manufacture

If simple pixel design with Vth compensation is used, then the manufacturing cost is reduced, but the display resolution decreases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvemanufacturing costVSAvoiddisplay resolution
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of manufactureVSMeasurement precision

Solution Approach 1:

The gate driving circuit is designed as a universal module that simultaneously provides Vth compensation, gate driving signals, and timing control. This multi-functional design eliminates the need for additional separate circuits that would increase manufacturing complexity and cost, while the integrated approach enables higher pixel density and display resolution through optimized space utilization and coordinated signal processing.

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

Data Source

PatentEP3208791B1Display circuit and driving method therefor and display device
Publication Date: 2020.08.19 BOE TECHNOLOGY GROUP CO LTD
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AI summary

A display circuit and a driving method thereof and a display apparatus are provided. The display circuit comprises a pixel unit (11), a first gate driving unit (12) and a second gate driving unit (13); wherein the first gate driving unit (12) is configured to input a first gate driving signal to the pixel unit (11); the second gate driving unit (13) is configured to input a second gate driving signal to the pixel unit (11); and the pixel unit (11) is configured to perform threshold compensating and gray scale displaying simultaneously under the control of the first gate driving signal and the second gate driving signal. The apparatus and method is capable of reducing the complexity in design of the display circuit, which is advantageous for raising density of pixels of the display panel. The apparatus and method are applicable to manufacture a display.