Sub-Pixel Data Line Layout for Low-Power, Low-Dead-Space Displays
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing display apparatuses face challenges in reducing power consumption and dead space, which affects their efficiency and performance.
Innovation Solution
The display apparatus is designed with a specific arrangement of sub-pixels and data lines, where first and second sub-pixels of different colors are alternately arranged, and additional data lines are introduced to optimize signal transmission, reducing unnecessary wiring and enhancing power efficiency.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Loss of energy
If sub-pixels of different colors are alternately arranged and additional data lines are introduced, then power consumption decreases and dead space is reduced, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The display panel is divided into multiple sub-pixel columns (first, second, third, fourth sub-pixel columns) with different arrangements. The first and third sub-pixel columns have sub-pixels of the same color arranged in sequence, while the second and fourth sub-pixel columns have sub-pixels of different colors alternately arranged. This segmentation allows optimization of power consumption and dead space in specific regions without complicating the entire display structure.
Solution Approach 2:
Different data line configurations are applied to different regions of the display panel. The first data line supplies data signals to the first sub-pixel column, the second data line supplies to the second sub-pixel column, and additional third and fourth data lines are introduced for the third and fourth sub-pixel columns respectively. This local differentiation optimizes signal transmission efficiency and reduces power consumption in specific areas while maintaining overall system performance.
2Area of stationary object
If additional data lines are introduced to optimize signal transmission, then dead space is reduced, but manufacturing complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The display panel is divided into multiple sub-pixel columns (first, second, third, fourth sub-pixel columns) with different arrangements. The first and third sub-pixel columns have sub-pixels of the same color arranged in sequence, while the second and fourth sub-pixel columns have sub-pixels of different colors alternately arranged. This segmentation allows optimization of power consumption and dead space in specific regions without complicating the entire display structure.
Solution Approach 2:
The data lines are designed to serve multiple functions. The first data line supplies data signals to the first sub-pixel column, and the third data line supplies to the third sub-pixel column. Similarly, the second data line supplies to the second sub-pixel column, and the fourth data line supplies to the fourth sub-pixel column. This multi-functional design reduces the need for additional wiring and minimizes dead space while maintaining manufacturing feasibility.
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
This configuration leads to decreased power consumption and reduced dead space, improving the overall efficiency and performance of the display apparatus.
Implementation Method 1
first sub-pixels respectively including first light-emitting diodes for emitting light of a first color, second sub-pixels respectively including second light-emitting diodes for emitting light of a second color, and third sub-pixels respectively including third light-emitting diodes for emitting light of a third color
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AI summary
A display apparatus includes first and second data lines extending in a first direction, and an array of sub-pixels including first sub-pixels of a first color, second sub-pixels of a second color, and third sub-pixels of a third color, wherein the array of the sub-pixels includes a first sub-pixel column adjacent to the first data line, and in which one of the first sub-pixels, which is electrically connected to the first data line, and one of the second sub-pixels, which is electrically connected to the second data line, are alternately arranged in the first direction, and a second sub-pixel column adjacent to the second data line, and in which another of the first sub-pixels, which is electrically connected to the first data line, and another of the second sub-pixels, which is electrically connected to the second data line, are alternately arranged in the first direction.