Vehicle Display Data Sharing Across Multiple Signal Processors

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing vehicle display systems face inefficiencies in data transmission and resource management due to the use of multiple signal processing devices operating under different systems, leading to suboptimal data sharing and processing.

Innovation Solution

A display apparatus for vehicles that includes signal processing devices with processors executing virtual machines on hypervisors, allowing data transmission methods to be adapted based on data type, and categorizing data levels for efficient resource management and synchronization across displays.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If multiple signal processing devices are used for multiple displays, then display functionality and versatility are improved, but resource management efficiency deteriorates due to lack of data sharing

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedisplay functionalityVSAvoidresource management efficiency
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSProductivity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent merges multiple signal processing devices into a unified system through a data sharing platform. The first and second signal processing devices share data through defined interfaces, allowing resources to be pooled and managed collectively rather than in isolation, thus improving resource management efficiency while maintaining multiple display functionalities

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The data sharing platform provides universal access to signal processing resources across multiple displays. The system enables any signal processing device to access and utilize data from other devices through standardized interfaces, making the resource management system versatile and applicable to various display configurations

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

2Loss of information

If data is transmitted between multiple signal processing devices, then comprehensive data availability is improved, but transmission efficiency deteriorates without optimized methods

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedata availabilityVSAvoidtransmission efficiency
Core Design Contradiction:
Loss of informationVSProductivity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements local quality optimization by categorizing data into different types (first type and second type) and applying different transmission methods accordingly. Important data receives prioritized handling while less critical data uses standard transmission, improving overall transmission efficiency while ensuring comprehensive data availability

Inventive Principle:
Principle #3Local quality

Solution Approach 2:

The system dynamically adjusts transmission methods based on data type categorization. The data sharing platform selectively applies different transmission protocols and priority levels depending on the specific data being transmitted, enabling adaptive optimization of transmission efficiency across various data scenarios

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

3Adaptability or versatility

If virtual machines are executed on hypervisors for data transmission, then system adaptability is improved, but processing complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvesystem flexibilityVSAvoidprocessing complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent introduces a data sharing platform as an intermediary layer between virtual machines and the underlying hardware. This mediator manages the complexity of data transmission between signal processing devices, allowing virtual machines to operate with simplified interfaces while the intermediary handles the complex coordination and protocol management

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Data Source

PatentUS12466332B2Display apparatus for vehicle
Publication Date: 2025.11.11 LG ELECTRONICS INC
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AI summary

A display apparatus for a vehicle is disclosed. The display apparatus includes a first display and a second display located in a vehicle; a signal processing device including a processor configured to perform signal processing for the first display and the second display; a third display located in the vehicle; and a second signal processing device including a second processor configured to perform signal processing for a third display, wherein, in case in which data is transmitted from the signal processing device to the second signal processing device, a data transmission method is changed based on the type of data. Consequently, transmission efficiency may increase in case in which data is transmitted between a plurality of signal processing devices in a vehicle.