Touch Panel LPWG Signal Control to Reduce Wake-Up Noise
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Solution Overview
Problem
Amorphous silicon liquid crystal display (LCD) devices in low-power wake-up gesture (LPWG) mode suffer from touch scanning signal disturbances leading to touch noise, resulting in failed wake-ups and degraded user experience.
Innovation Solution
A driving method for a touch panel in LPWG mode that includes stages with controlled voltage transitions for reset, low voltage, start pulse, clock, and latch signals, minimizing disturbances from high voltage signals to enhance scanning accuracy and prevent screen flashing.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If touch scanning is performed in LPWG mode using conventional voltage levels, then the display can detect gestures for wake-up functionality, but high voltage signals cause disturbances to touch scanning signals generating touch noise
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies dynamics by making the voltage levels of signals dynamic rather than static. During the second stage (elevating signal potential stage), the gate driver circuit dynamically adjusts voltage levels: the reset signal and low voltage signal are controlled to a first level signal, while the start pulse signal, clock signal, and latch signal are controlled to a second level signal with lower voltage. This dynamic voltage adjustment reduces disturbances to touch scanning signals while maintaining gesture detection capability.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent changes the voltage parameter of control signals to resolve the contradiction. By controlling reset and low voltage signals to a first level signal and start pulse, clock, and latch signals to a second level signal (where first level voltage > second level voltage), the patent optimizes signal integrity during the second stage, reducing touch noise while preserving gesture detection functionality.
2Duration of action of stationary object
If conventional driving signals are used during stage transition, then the gate driver circuit can operate continuously, but screen flashing occurs due to improper charge discharge
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies preliminary action by preparing the gate driver circuit in advance for stage transitions. Before transitioning from the first stage to the second stage, the circuit is configured with appropriate voltage levels for each signal. The reset signal and low voltage signal are set to the first level signal, while other control signals are set to the second level signal, ensuring proper charge discharge conditions are established before the transition occurs, thereby preventing screen flashing.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent applies preliminary anti-action by implementing voltage level control that counteracts potential screen flashing issues before they occur. By carefully managing the voltage levels of different signals during stage transitions, the patent prevents charge accumulation that would cause screen flashing, rather than correcting it after it occurs.
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AI summary
A driving method and a driving device for a touch panel, and a display apparatus are provided, featuring a low power wake-up gesture mode. In this mode, the touch panel includes a first stage for touch scanning and a subsequent second phase for pulling up the signal potential. The method involves responding to confirmation of the touch panel transitioning from the first stage to the second stage by controlling a reset signal and a low voltage signal to switch to first level signals, and controlling the start pulse signal, clock signal, and latch signal to switch to second level signals, where the voltage of the first level signal is higher than that of the second level signal. This configuration can reduce disturbances from high voltage signals to the touch scanning signal, improve issues related to failed wake-ups or accidental wake-ups, and enhance the product usage experience.


