OLED Driving Voltage Optimization via Current Detection
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional organic light emitting display devices consume unnecessary power due to a voltage margin set under assumed conditions, leading to increased power consumption despite the need for stable driving voltage for uniform light emission.
Innovation Solution
A method to set an optimal driving voltage by detecting the current variations and selecting the voltage at a turning point where the derivatives of the panel current with respect to the driving voltage are less than a threshold, reducing power consumption while maintaining stable current flow.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Stability of the object's composition
If a voltage margin of about 30% is set to ensure stable driving voltage, then the uniformity of light emission is improved, but the power consumption increases unnecessarily
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies dynamics by transitioning from a static, fixed voltage margin approach to a dynamic, adaptive voltage control system. The controller continuously monitors panel current and adjusts the driving voltage in real-time based on actual operating conditions, eliminating the need for a fixed 30% voltage margin while maintaining stable light emission.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements feedback control by measuring the panel current and using this information to adjust the driving voltage. The controller receives feedback about the actual current flow and modifies the voltage output accordingly, creating a closed-loop system that optimizes power consumption while ensuring uniform light emission across all emission colors.
2Use of energy by moving object
If the driving voltage is optimized to reduce power consumption, then the energy efficiency is improved, but the stability of current flow may be compromised
Solution Approach 1:
The patent uses feedback control to monitor panel current and adjust driving voltage dynamically. This closed-loop approach allows the system to optimize power consumption by reducing unnecessary voltage margin while maintaining stable current flow through real-time adjustments based on actual operating conditions.
Solution Approach 2:
The system performs self-adjustment by automatically monitoring its own operating parameters (panel current) and making real-time modifications to the driving voltage. This self-service capability allows the display device to optimize its own power consumption without external intervention while maintaining stable operation.
3Reliability
If a fixed voltage margin is used to account for temperature characteristics and emission color deviations, then the reliability of light emission uniformity is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces complex pre-calculated voltage margins with a simpler feedback-based control system. Instead of implementing separate compensation mechanisms for temperature and emission color variations, the system uses real-time current monitoring to automatically adjust voltage, reducing device complexity while maintaining reliability.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent changes the control parameter from a fixed voltage offset to a dynamic voltage adjustment based on measured panel current. This parameter change simplifies the control mechanism by using a single measurable parameter (current) to govern voltage adjustments, eliminating the need for complex multi-parameter compensation schemes.
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AI summary
An organic light emitting display device with reduce power consumption is disclosed. Some embodiments include a current detector which measures current over varying drive voltages. The current measurements are used to determine drive voltages for driving the display array.