Spliced Display Configuration via Preset Protocol

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current methods for configuring and debugging spliced display devices are complex, inefficient, and lack accuracy, particularly in determining the number of displays and splicing order for practical applications, leading to long setup and maintenance times and inconsistencies in display performance.

Innovation Solution

A configuration method for spliced display devices that involves receiving display control information in a preset protocol format, including position setting information, to configure multiple displays in an array, with steps to set and modify display positions and perform debugging, using parameters like function identification, splicing number, and connection position parameters.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Productivity

If manual configuration and debugging methods are used for spliced display devices, then flexibility in handling different application scenarios is maintained, but setup time and debugging time increase significantly

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvesetup efficiencyVSAvoiddebugging time
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The spliced display device automatically detects the number of displays, determines splicing sequences, and configures display positions without external intervention. The device self-identifies its characteristics and performs configuration autonomously, eliminating the need for manual setup and debugging operations.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The system pre-configures display position information and splicing sequence data during manufacturing or initial setup. This preliminary configuration is stored and automatically applied when the device is deployed, eliminating the need for time-consuming on-site debugging and setup operations.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

2Loss of time

If automatic configuration methods are implemented, then setup time is reduced, but system complexity increases due to additional control mechanisms

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveconfiguration timeVSAvoidcontrol system complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Loss of timeVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The control module serves multiple functions: it detects the number of displays, determines splicing sequences, configures display positions, and manages content distribution. By consolidating these functions into a single multi-functional module, the system achieves automatic configuration without proportionally increasing overall system complexity.

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

Solution Approach 2:

A standardized communication protocol acts as an intermediary between the control module and display units. This protocol layer simplifies the control architecture by providing a universal interface for configuration commands and status reporting, reducing the complexity of direct point-to-point control connections.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

3Manufacturing precision

If displays are configured without standardized protocols, then adaptability to different display types is maintained, but configuration accuracy and consistency decrease

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedisplay position accuracyVSAvoidprotocol flexibility
Core Design Contradiction:
Manufacturing precisionVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The standardized protocol incorporates configurable parameters such as display resolution, refresh rate, and position coordinates. By defining standardized parameter structures and data formats, the system achieves precise and consistent configuration across different display types while maintaining adaptability through parameter customization.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

4Reliability

If manual debugging is performed for each display, then individual display issues can be addressed, but maintenance time and labor costs increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedisplay performance consistencyVSAvoidmaintenance efficiency
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSEase of repair

Solution Approach 1:

The control module continuously receives status feedback from each display unit and automatically adjusts configuration parameters to maintain consistent performance. This closed-loop feedback mechanism ensures display reliability while eliminating the need for manual debugging, as the system self-corrects performance variations automatically.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

Data Source

PatentUS11094281B2Spliced display device, configuration method thereof, display server and control method thereof
Publication Date: 2021.08.17 BEIJING BOE DISPLAY TECH CO LTD
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AI summary

A spliced display device and a configuration method thereof, and a display server and a control method thereof are provided. The configuration method may be applied to a spliced display device, and the spliced display device includes a plurality of displays spliced together in an array. The configuration method includes: receiving display control information sent by a display server in a preset protocol format, wherein the display control information at least includes position setting information; and configuring the plurality of displays according to the display control information.