USB 4.0 Signal Conversion Circuit for Display Device Cable Management
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Solution Overview
Problem
The complex and labor-intensive process of managing numerous signal cables in display devices during manufacturing hinders automated assembly manufacturing, as existing technologies require extensive cable arrangement and fixation for signal transmission.
Innovation Solution
An electronic system with a host device and display device that utilize universal serial bus (USB) signal conversion and transmission circuits, conforming to USB 4.0 or above standards, to simplify cable management by converting and transmitting signals wirelessly or through a single standard interface, reducing the need for multiple cables.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If multiple signal cables are arranged and fixed on the cable bracket for signal transmission, then signal transmission capability is improved, but cable management complexity increases and automated assembly becomes difficult
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple separate signal cables (eDP cable with 40-50 pins, camera cable with 20+ pins, etc.) into a single integrated cable assembly. This cable assembly includes all necessary signal transmission functions, eliminating the need for multiple individual cables and their associated brackets and fixation structures.
Solution Approach 2:
The integrated cable assembly serves multiple functions simultaneously: it transmits display signals (eDP), camera signals, microphone signals, and sensor signals through a single unified structure. This multi-functional design replaces what previously required multiple specialized cables.
2Reliability
If multiple signal cables are arranged and fixed during manufacturing, then complete signal transmission is achieved, but manufacturing time increases and labor intensity increases
Solution Approach 1:
All signal cables are pre-assembled and integrated into a complete cable assembly before installation. The cable assembly is prepared in advance with all connections and routing predetermined, so that during final installation, the entire assembly is installed as a single unit rather than assembling multiple separate cables during manufacturing.
3Adaptability or versatility
If numerous signal cables are used for connecting display panel and camera module, then all signal types can be transmitted, but cable arrangement difficulty increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges multiple cable types (display cable, camera cable, audio cable, sensor cable) into a single integrated cable assembly that contains all necessary conductors and connections, eliminating the need to separately arrange and manage multiple different cable types.
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AI summary
An electronic system is provided, which includes a host device and a display device. The host device includes a first signal conversion circuit and a first signal transmission circuit. The first signal conversion circuit is utilized for converting signals associated with the host device into a first universal serial bus signal. The display device includes a display panel, a second signal conversion circuit and a second signal transmission circuit. The second signal transmission circuit is utilized for receiving the first universal serial bus signal. The second signal conversion circuit is coupled to the second signal transmission circuit for converting the first universal serial bus signal into the signals associated with the host device. The first universal serial bus signal conforms to universal serial bus 4.0 or above version standard specification.