METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR OPTIMIZING POWER EFFICIENCY IN LIGHT EMITTING DEVICE ARRAYS

    公开(公告)号:WO2005048659A3

    公开(公告)日:2005-05-26

    申请号:PCT/US2004/037339

    申请日:2004-11-08

    Inventor: SANCHEZ, Jorge

    Abstract: The disclosed embodiments provide a method and apparatus for optimizing power efficiency in liquid crystal displays. A microprocessor or embedded microcontroller associated with circuit control modules eliminates redundancy by allowing a single inverter to equalize the intensity of illumination for an array of multiple CCFLs. The microcontroller optimizes power management by continuously sensing the operating currents of every lamp and automatically adjusts for variations in illumination of individual lamps by parallel switching of capacitance that ensures an equal current is applied to each lamp. The microcontroller produces the appropriate control signals and executes a digital servo control algorithm to modify the currents for carrying out the luminance adjustments.

    DIGITAL CONTROL SYSTEM FOR LCD BACKLIGHTS
    32.
    发明申请
    DIGITAL CONTROL SYSTEM FOR LCD BACKLIGHTS 审中-公开
    液晶背光数字控制系统

    公开(公告)号:WO2004072733A2

    公开(公告)日:2004-08-26

    申请号:PCT/US2004/003400

    申请日:2004-02-06

    IPC: G03F

    Abstract: The present invention provides an apparatus and a method for digital control of a backlight system in an LCD display. More specifically, the system utilizes a control system in embedded firmware and a mixed signal micro controller unit (MCU) to allow servo digital control of the operation of the backlight system. The MCU provides multiple input and output ports. The ports operate digital and analog signals, which connect a processor to the backlight system and allow the processor to operate the functions of the inverter and the lamps. The embedded firmware control implements digital servo functions and several algorithms used to precisely and automatically set lamp operation, control individual lamps, compensate for aging, perform diagnostics, optimize power consumption and automate manufacturing tests.

    Abstract translation: 本发明提供了一种用于LCD显示器中的背光系统的数字控制的装置和方法。 更具体地,该系统利用嵌入式固件中的控制系统和混合信号微控制器单元(MCU)来允许伺服数字控制背光系统的操作。 MCU提供多个输入和输出端口。 端口操作数字和模拟信号,将处理器连接到背光系统,并允许处理器操作逆变器和灯的功能。 嵌入式固件控制实现数字伺服功能和几种算法,用于精确和自动地设置灯操作,控制各个灯具,补偿老化,执行诊断,优化功耗和自动化制造测试。

    LASER TEMPERATURE PERFORMANCE COMPENSATION
    33.
    发明申请
    LASER TEMPERATURE PERFORMANCE COMPENSATION 审中-公开
    激光温度性能补偿

    公开(公告)号:WO2003067510A1

    公开(公告)日:2003-08-14

    申请号:PCT/US2003/001032

    申请日:2003-01-14

    CPC classification number: H01S5/06804 H01S5/06825

    Abstract: The invention presents a method that calibrates the laser optical power (202) in a continuous manner without disrupting the flow of information in the optical communications link. The method utilizes knowledge of the measured value of the laser optical power(202) and makes necessary adjustments to optimize the values of the Extinction Ratio, Bit Error Rate and to compensate for aging. The method utilizes knowledge of the temperature from a sensor (114) and mathematical models, which contain parameters which are updated for a specific laser configuration.

    Abstract translation: 本发明提供了一种以连续的方式校准激光光功率(202)而不中断光通信链路中的信息流的方法。 该方法利用激光光功率(202)的测量值的知识,并进行必要的调整,以优化消光比,误码率值并补偿衰老。 该方法利用来自传感器(114)的温度知识和数学模型,其包含针对特定激光器配置更新的参数。

    METHOD FOR CONFIGURING A LASER OPERATING SYSTEM

    公开(公告)号:WO2003061081A3

    公开(公告)日:2003-07-24

    申请号:PCT/US2003/000848

    申请日:2003-01-13

    Abstract: The present invention provides for a method for configuring a laser operating system. More specifically, the system utilizes a graphical user interface (GUI) to allow an operator to interact with an embedded controller and set parameters for an optical communications transceiver. The system adjusts parameters such as laser bias and modulation currents, wavelength, qualification tests, and file management “the GUI (100) manages configurations of a transceiver operating system”. The system provides for an efficient method to design a laser transceiver and to perform and manage qualification tests. The embedded controller may contain a real time operating system that controls multiple functions in the transceiver and an optical channel. The GUI interacts with an operating system to download embedded firmware into an embedded micro controller unit “MCU”. Downloading of firmware allows for multiple special programs from different sources to be integrated.

    OPTICAL BUS ARRANGEMENT FOR COMPUTER SYSTEM
    35.
    发明申请
    OPTICAL BUS ARRANGEMENT FOR COMPUTER SYSTEM 审中-公开
    计算机系统的光学总线布置

    公开(公告)号:WO2002095599A1

    公开(公告)日:2002-11-28

    申请号:PCT/US2002/016253

    申请日:2002-05-24

    Abstract: A computer system (100) configured with an optical bus architecture is disclosed herein. The computer system (100)includes a processing unit (102) in electrical communication with a first optical bus interface.(104) The computer system further includes a functional device (118) in electrical communication with a second optical bus interface.(110c) An optical communication channel (106) extends between the first optical bus interface (104) and the second optical bus interface.(110c)

    Abstract translation: 本文公开了配置有光总线架构的计算机系统(100)。 计算机系统(100)包括与第一光学总线接口电连通的处理单元(102)。(104)该计算机系统还包括与第二光学总线接口电连接的功能设备(118)(110c) 光通信信道(106)在第一光总线接口(104)和第二光总线接口之间延伸(110c)

    METHOD OF CONFIGURING A LASER OPERATING SYSTEM
    36.
    发明授权
    METHOD OF CONFIGURING A LASER OPERATING SYSTEM 有权
    方法进行配置的激光操作系统

    公开(公告)号:EP1472764B1

    公开(公告)日:2007-10-31

    申请号:EP03707358.2

    申请日:2003-01-13

    CPC classification number: H04B10/695 B23K26/064 H01S5/06 H01S5/0617 H04B10/40

    Abstract: The present invention provides for a method for configuring a laser operating system. More specifically, the system utilizes a graphical user interface (GUI) to allow an operator to interact with an embedded controller and set parameters for an optical communications transceiver. The system adjusts parameters such as laser bias and modulation currents, wavelength, qualification tests, and file management “the GUI (100) manages configurations of a transceiver operating system”. The system provides for an efficient method to design a laser transceiver and to perform and manage qualification tests. The embedded controller may contain a real time operating system that controls multiple functions in the transceiver and an optical channel. The GUI interacts with an operating system to download embedded firmware into an embedded micro controller unit “MCU”. Downloading of firmware allows for multiple special programs from different sources to be integrated.

    APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR MEASUREMENT OF DYNAMIC LASER SIGNALS
    37.
    发明公开
    APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR MEASUREMENT OF DYNAMIC LASER SIGNALS 有权
    设备和方法测量动态激光信号

    公开(公告)号:EP1529327A4

    公开(公告)日:2005-08-31

    申请号:EP03701250

    申请日:2003-01-08

    Abstract: A system contains a laser output measurement circuit used in a laser control system (210). The circuits contain a photodiode sensor (109), sample and hold amplifier (202), IC with synchronizer and delay circuits (206), and an analog to digital converter (204). The circuits measure the laser light output (107) while the laser Module (106) transmits signals. The measurement circuit tracks and stores the laser light output (107) signal using a Photodiode Sensor (109) and with a Sample/hold (202). The methods calculate the value of the laser light output (107) from mathematical relationships, which correlate the light output (107) of the laser Module (106) to the current value of the drive signal (100). Some of the distinguishing features in the present invention are 1) feedback information from the photodiode is obtained in a synchronous manner as a snapshot of the laser performance, and 2) the measurements are precise and calibrated, and 3) no disruption of the signal transmission occurs.

    DEVICE FOR CONTROLLING DRIVE CURRENT FOR AN ELECTROLUMINESCENT DEVICE ARRAY WITH AMPLITUDE SHIFT MODULATION
    38.
    发明公开
    DEVICE FOR CONTROLLING DRIVE CURRENT FOR AN ELECTROLUMINESCENT DEVICE ARRAY WITH AMPLITUDE SHIFT MODULATION 审中-公开
    一种用于控制驱动电流与ASM电动LUMINESCENT设备配置(振幅移位调制)

    公开(公告)号:EP1977629A2

    公开(公告)日:2008-10-08

    申请号:EP06846387.6

    申请日:2006-11-28

    CPC classification number: H05B41/2828 H05B33/08 H05B41/3921 Y02B20/32

    Abstract: An electrical circuit includes a switch having an on state and an off state for connecting a single drive current power source in series with an electroluminescent device for each electroluminescent device of an electroluminescent device array to conduct a first drive current through the electroluminescent device in the on state. The switch connects an amplitude shift load in series with the electroluminescent device and the drive current power source to conduct a second drive current through the electroluminescent device in the off state. The first drive current and the second drive current constitute an amplitude shift modulated drive current through the electroluminescent device. A control signal generator receives a digital switch command for each electroluminescent device from an electroluminescent device controller and generates an amplitude shift control signal to cause the switch to switch between the on state and the off state for regulating an average of the amplitude shift modulated drive current.

    LASER TEMPERATURE PERFORMANCE COMPENSATION
    39.
    发明公开
    LASER TEMPERATURE PERFORMANCE COMPENSATION 审中-公开
    激光器温度绩效薪酬

    公开(公告)号:EP1472644A4

    公开(公告)日:2005-09-28

    申请号:EP03737533

    申请日:2003-01-14

    CPC classification number: H04B10/504 H04B10/564

    Abstract: The invention presents a method that calibrates the laser optical power (202) in a continuous manner without disrupting the flow of information in the optical communications link. The method utilizes knowledge of the measured value of the laser optical power (202) and makes necessary adjustments to optimize the values of the Extinction Ratio, Bit Error Rate and to compensate for aging. The method utilizes knowledge of the temperature from a sensor (114) and mathematical models, which contain parameters which are updated for a specific laser configuration.

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