Multiple VBO Input Circuitry for Display Signal Synchronization

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Solution Overview

Problem

In display devices with V-By-One (VBO) signal transmission interfaces, errors occur when a single VBO input loses transmission frequency or when lockup frequencies of multiple VBO inputs are unsynchronized, leading to inaccurate data transmission.

Innovation Solution

The implementation of a circuitry with multiple VBO inputs that includes a circuit board with a VBO output sending clock and data signals, and a controlling board with VBO inputs, utilizing n-type metal oxide semiconductor (NMOS) transistors and switches to manage signal frequencies, ensuring accurate data transmission by distinguishing between high and low frequency signals to lock and unlock transmission frequencies.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Device complexity

If multiple VBO inputs are directly connected to the VBO output through resistors, then the circuit structure is simple, but transmission frequency synchronization errors occur when one input loses lock or inputs have unsynchronized frequencies

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecircuit structureVSAvoidtransmission frequency synchronization
Core Design Contradiction:
Device complexityVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent introduces an intermediary circuit between the VBO inputs and output that includes frequency detection components and control logic. This intermediary structure monitors the frequency state of each VBO input and controls the transmission accordingly, preventing synchronization errors while maintaining reasonable circuit complexity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent implements a feedback mechanism where the state of each VBO input (locked or unlocked) is detected and fed back to control the transmission. When any input is in an unlocked state, the system receives high-frequency signals and prevents data transmission, ensuring synchronization reliability.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

2Productivity

If the VBO output sends clock signals to all VBO inputs simultaneously, then data transmission speed is high, but errors occur when inputs have unsynchronized lockup frequencies

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedata transmission speedVSAvoiddata transmission accuracy
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent performs preliminary frequency detection and validation before enabling data transmission. The system checks whether all VBO inputs have synchronized lockup frequencies and are in a locked state before allowing the VBO output to transmit data signals, preventing transmission errors.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The patent applies preliminary anti-action by detecting unsynchronized states and preventing transmission before errors can occur. When frequency synchronization is detected as inadequate, the system actively prevents data transmission by maintaining high-frequency signal reception state, avoiding the propagation of erroneous data.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #9Preliminary anti-action

3Measurement precision

If the system uses high-frequency lockup signals to indicate unlocked state, then frequency differentiation is clear, but transmission errors occur when one input loses frequency while others remain synchronized

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvefrequency differentiationVSAvoidtransmission frequency consistency
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent merges the frequency detection and transmission control functions into a unified system. All VBO inputs are monitored collectively, and the transmission decision is made based on the combined state of all inputs, ensuring that transmission frequency consistency is maintained across the entire system.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Data Source

PatentUS10360841B2Display device including a circuitry of multiple VBO input
Publication Date: 2019.07.23 TCL CHINA STAR OPTOELECTRONICS TECHNOLOGY CO LTD
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AI summary

Providing a display device including a circuitry of multiple VBO inputs, which comprises: a circuit board includes a VBO output; a controlling board includes a plurality of VBO inputs; a plurality of first switches, each includes a controlling port interconnected to one of the VBO inputs of the controlling panel through a first resistor, each switch further includes a first connecting port connected to a power source through a second resistor, and a second connecting port is connected to a ground; and a second switch, includes a controlling port interconnected to each first connecting port of the plurality of first switches through a third resistor, and a first connecting port of the second switch connected to a power source through a forth resistor and to the VBO input of the circuit board, and a second connecting port is connected to a ground.