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SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR LOW POWER COMMON ELECTRODE VOLTAGE GENERATION FOR DISPLAYS
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Stewart S. Taylor of Beaverton OR (US)
SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR LOW POWER COMMON ELECTRODE VOLTAGE GENERATION FOR DISPLAYS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240379074 titled 'SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR LOW POWER COMMON ELECTRODE VOLTAGE GENERATION FOR DISPLAYS
Simplified Explanation: The patent application describes a system, circuit, and method for implementing a low power common electrode voltage for a display, such as an LCOS display, with transistors having low to moderate breakdown voltages. This involves using two low voltage amplifiers to generate pixel and predetermined voltages, along with a common electrode circuit controlled by a control circuit to generate a common electrode voltage based on these voltages.
Key Features and Innovation:
- Utilizes two low voltage amplifiers to generate pixel and predetermined voltages.
- Employs a common electrode circuit controlled by a control circuit to generate a common electrode voltage.
- Switches between low and high common electrode voltages based on the sum of the predetermined and pixel voltages.
- Designed for displays with transistors having low to moderate breakdown voltages.
Potential Applications:
- LCOS displays
- Low power display technologies
- Consumer electronics
- Augmented reality devices
Problems Solved:
- Minimizing power consumption in displays
- Ensuring proper voltage levels for transistors with low to moderate breakdown voltages
Benefits:
- Reduced power consumption
- Improved display performance
- Extended battery life in portable devices
Commercial Applications: Potential commercial applications include:
- Smartphones and tablets
- Head-mounted displays
- Automotive heads-up displays
Prior Art: Readers interested in prior art related to this technology may explore patents and research papers on low power display technologies, common electrode voltage control in displays, and transistor voltage management in display systems.
Frequently Updated Research: Stay updated on advancements in low power display technologies, common electrode voltage control methods, and innovations in display circuitry for improved efficiency.
Questions about the Technology: 1. What are the specific advantages of using low power common electrode voltage in display systems? 2. How does the control circuit effectively manage the common electrode voltage based on the pixel and predetermined voltages?
Original Abstract Submitted
a system, circuit, and method for implementing a low power common electrode voltage for a display (e.g., lcos display) having transistors with low to moderate breakdown voltages may include a first and a second low voltage amplifier, wherein the first amplifier generates a pixel voltage and the second amplifier generates a predetermined voltage. the circuit may include a common electrode circuit coupled to the first and second amplifier to generate a common electrode voltage. particularly, the circuit may include a control circuit coupled to the common electrode circuit, wherein, during a first phase, the control circuit selectively controls the common electrode circuit to generate a low common electrode voltage based upon a negative value of the predetermined voltage. further, during a second phase, the control circuit selectively controls the common electrode circuit to generate a high common electrode voltage based upon the sum of the predetermined voltage and the pixel voltage.
