Abstract:
PURPOSE: A backlight unit, control device and control method thereof are provided to reduce variation of the average output current due to the change of component characteristic and IO condition by outputting a control signal for a transistor. CONSTITUTION: An LED drive unit(220) drives an LED(210) according to switching operation of a transistor. A control unit(230) add an additional signal to current output from the LED and compares with reference current. The control unit controls switching operation of the transistor according to the compared result.
Abstract:
PURPOSE: A control device for controlling an LED driving circuit, an LED driving device including the same, and driving methods thereof are provided to improve the quality of an image by supplying a stable current to an LED after a dimming off section is increased. CONSTITUTION: A current control unit(202) outputs a control signal for controlling a duty ratio of a PWM signal of an LED driving circuit when a dimming on signal is inputted. A voltage control unit(201) outputs a control signal to control a duty ratio of a PWM signal of the LED driving circuit when a dimming off signal is inputted. A switching unit(203) transmits the control signal from the current control unit to the LED driving circuit when the dimming on signal is inputted. The switching unit transmits the control signal from the voltage control unit to the LED driving circuit when the dimming off signal is inputted. [Reference numerals] (201) Voltage control unit; (202) Current control unit; (203) Switching unit
Abstract:
PURPOSE: A display device and a method for increasing picture quality of the same are provided to increase picture quality of a display screen by preventing light leakage. CONSTITUTION: A light guide plate(110) is in parallel with and behind a liquid crystal panel. At least one LED(Light Emitting Diode) module(120) is arranged on one side of the light guide plate. A driving unit(130) drives a plurality of LED(Light Emitting Diode)s. An image analysis unit(140) analyzes an input image. A switching unit(150) turns at least one LED off wherein the LED is adjacent to an edge area of the liquid crystal panel based on the analyzed image.
Abstract:
PURPOSE: A backlight unit(BLU) for stably driving various light source modules and a display apparatus including the same are provided to constantly maintain the ratio of the input voltage and the output voltage in a light source driving unit by controlling the output voltage of a converter supplying power to the light source driving voltage. CONSTITUTION: A light source module(157) generates backlight using a plurality of light sources. A converter(153) outputs an output voltage by transforming an input voltage. A light source driving unit(155) drives the light source module using the output voltage of the converter. A controlling unit(159) controls the output voltage of the converter based on the output voltage of the light source driving unit.
Abstract:
PURPOSE: An optical source module, BLU and a display device in order for a user to view broadcasting contents are provided to variously and easily perform the design change of BLU. CONSTITUTION: A display device displays an image. A BLU(Back Light Unit) offers back light to the display device. A first optical source module prepares a plurality of light sources. The BLU equips an LED printed circuit board(151), LED driving parts(153-1, 153-2, 153-3), driving terminals(155-1, 155-2, 155-3) and connecting cables.
Abstract:
본 발명에 따른 LED 구동장치는 LED(Light Emitting Diode)와; PWM 신호에 대응하여 LED에 흐르는 전류의 크기를 조정하는 전류조정부와; LED에 걸리는 전압을 검출하는 전압검출부와; 전압검출부로부터 검출된 검출전압과 소정의 기준전압을 비교하여, 검출전압이 상기 기준전압보다 작은 경우, PWM 신호가 상기 전류조정부에 인가되는 것을 차단하는 PWM 차단부를 포함한다. 이에 의해, LED가 소정 개수 이상 단락된 경우, PWM 신호를 차단하여 LED에 전류가 흐르지 않도록 함으로써 회로를 보호할 수 있다.
Abstract:
A backlight unit and a display device including the same are provided to drive a light source member divisionally by a simple structure. A light source member(440) is divided into plural division areas. The division areas are individually driven. A light source driving member group(430) supplies the power to the light source member and includes a multiple driving member connected with at least two division areas. A light source control member controls the light source driving member group so that the power is selectively supplied to the division areas connected with the multiple driving member. Each division area is connected with any one among plural multiple driving members. The light source member includes a light emitting diode. The plural division areas are arranged with a band shape in parallel.
Abstract:
A display device is provided to improve image quality by preventing a continuous rise of a standby voltage, when an optical source is turned off. A display device includes a voltage source(10), a main voltage path(2a), a standby voltage path(2b), a switching unit(30), a standby voltage adjusting unit(40), and a controller(50). The voltage source supplies a predetermined driving voltage to an optical source. The main voltage path supplies the driving voltage to the optical source. The standby voltage path is branched from the main voltage path and returns to the voltage source. The switching unit supplies the driving voltage to one of the main and standby voltage paths. The standby voltage adjusting unit adjusts the voltage, which is applied on the standby voltage path. The controller controls the standby voltage adjusting unit, so that the standby voltage is maintained at a predetermined range, when no voltage is applied to the main voltage path.
Abstract:
A display device is provided to supply a stable source voltage to a light source by monitoring the operation state of the light source and comparing the source voltage with reference voltages. A display device includes a display unit, plural light sources, a variable voltage supply unit(110), a switching unit(130), and a controller(160). An image is displayed on the display unit. The variable voltage supply unit supplies a voltage to the light source. The switching unit is series-connected to the light source and controls the current, which flows through the light source. The controller compares plural reference voltages, which are generated according to the operation state of the light source, with a voltage across both ends of the switching element, and controls the variable voltage supply unit, so that the voltage across both ends of the switching element is maintained at a constant value.