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Passive matrix display drivers

US8427402B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 15, 2006
Grant dateApr 23, 2013
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Expiry dateJun 1, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG09G3/2081
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

This invention generally relates to methods and apparatus for driving passive matrix displays, in particular OLED (Organic Light Emitting Diode) displays.A method of driving a passive matrix electroluminescent display, the display having a plurality of rows and columns of emissive elements addressed by respective row and column electrodes, the method comprising: addressing said row electrodes, one at a time; and driving a set of said column electrodes while addressing each said row electrode; wherein said column electrode driving comprises driving said column electrodes to determine ratios of column drive signals to one another for said set of column electrodes; and wherein the method further comprises controlling an overall drive for said set of column electrodes to control a drive to said emissive elements in each said addressed row.

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