Stereoscopic Display Voltage Sensing for Polarization Defect Detection

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Solution Overview

Problem

Polarization-controlled non-glasses type stereoscopic image displays face issues with decreased display quality due to defects in the polarization control panel, such as damaged internal structures or irregular driving voltage, leading to user dissatisfaction.

Innovation Solution

A stereoscopic image display system that includes a polarization control panel, a lens panel, a first driver for the display panel, a second driver for the polarization control panel, and a sensing unit to detect abnormal driving voltage conditions, allowing the system to switch to an abnormal mode if defects are detected, thereby maintaining image quality.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If a polarization control panel is used to control the polarization direction of incident light, then stereoscopic image display quality is improved, but the system becomes vulnerable to defects in manufacturing or user damage that decrease display quality

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedisplay qualityVSAvoiddefects in polarization control panel
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSObject-affected harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The sensing unit continuously monitors the driving voltage supplied to the polarization control panel before defects can significantly degrade display quality. By detecting voltage irregularities early (caused by manufacturing defects or user damage), the system can switch to abnormal mode proactively, preventing quality deterioration rather than reacting after damage occurs.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

A feedback loop is established where the sensing unit measures the actual driving voltage supplied to the polarization control panel and reports back to the controller. This closed-loop monitoring enables real-time detection of voltage deviations caused by panel defects, allowing the system to adapt by switching to abnormal mode and maintain acceptable display quality despite the presence of defects.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

2Stability of the object's composition

If constant driving voltage is supplied to the polarization control panel, then polarization control is maintained, but defects cause voltage irregularities that lead to loss of polarization control

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvepolarization controlVSAvoiddriving voltage stability
Core Design Contradiction:
Stability of the object's compositionVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The sensing unit provides continuous feedback on the actual driving voltage supplied to the polarization control panel. When defects cause voltage irregularities, the feedback mechanism detects these deviations and triggers the controller to switch to abnormal mode, thereby maintaining polarization control stability despite voltage instability caused by panel defects.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

Solution Approach 2:

The system performs self-diagnosis through the sensing unit that monitors its own driving voltage conditions. When defects are detected through this self-monitoring mechanism, the system automatically switches to abnormal mode without external intervention, maintaining polarization control through self-corrective action.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

3Productivity

If defects in the polarization control panel are not detected, then the system continues operating, but display quality decreases leading to user dissatisfaction

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecontinuous operationVSAvoiddisplay quality
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The sensing unit establishes a continuous feedback mechanism that monitors driving voltage conditions. This enables the system to detect defects while operating, allowing continuous operation to proceed only as long as quality thresholds are met. When defects are detected through voltage monitoring, the system switches to abnormal mode, preventing quality degradation and user dissatisfaction while minimizing interruption to operation.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

Solution Approach 2:

The patent replaces physical inspection methods with electrical sensing to detect panel defects. Instead of mechanically examining the polarization control panel for defects, the system uses electrical voltage sensing to indirectly detect the presence of defects, enabling non-intrusive continuous monitoring that maintains productivity while ensuring quality.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

Applied Scientific Principles

This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.

Function Achieved in This Case

The system effectively detects and responds to abnormal conditions in the polarization control panel, preventing decreased image quality and user dissatisfaction by switching to an abnormal mode or displaying alarms, ensuring stable image display and product reliability.

Implementation Method 1

a polarization control panel that is positioned on the display panel and controls the polarization direction of light incident from the display panel

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectPolarization control: Polarisation

Implementation Method 2

a sensing unit that senses the driving voltage supplied to the polarization control panel and outputs a decision signal for deciding whether the sensed driving voltage is in normal condition or abnormal condition

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectVoltage sensing: Electrical Resistance

Data Source

PatentUS9946086B2Stereoscopic image display and method of driving the same
Publication Date: 2018.04.17 LG DISPLAY CO LTD
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AI summary

A stereoscopic image display includes a display panel; a polarization control panel that is positioned on the display panel and controls the polarization direction of light incident from the display panel; a lens panel positioned on the polarization control panel and having a plurality of lens shaping portions; a first driver for driving the display panel; a second driver for supplying a driving voltage to the polarization control panel; a timing controller for controlling the first driver and the second driver; and a sensing unit that senses the driving voltage supplied to the polarization control panel and outputs a decision signal for deciding whether the sensed driving voltage is in normal condition or abnormal condition.