Abstract: Disclosed are a display device and a method of driving the same capable of improving display quality and reducing the manufacturing cost. A display device includes a display panel displaying images corresponding to image signals, a light-emission block supplying backlight to the display panel, and a backlight driver outputting a light data signal for determining luminance of backlight. One of a plurality of linear gamma curves is selected from a lookup table in accordance with average image luminance during prescribed frames, and the duty ratio of the light data signal is determined on the basis of the selected linear gamma curve. Each of the linear gamma curves represents the relationship between the average image luminance and the duty ratio of the light data signal.

Abstract: A backlight unit includes a plurality of light source units arranged in a matrix form, a light source controller outputting a dimming signal to control a brightness of the light source units and a latch signal to control a light source unit row of the plurality of light source units to be sequentially driven according to a predetermined scanning period, and a plurality of light source driving units connected to light source unit columns of the plurality of light source units and supplying driving signals corresponding to the dimming signal to the light source units in the light source unit columns.

Abstract: Provided are a liquid crystal display (LCD) and a method of driving the same. The LCD includes a timing controller which receives a first image signal corresponding to a first frame frequency and outputs a second image signal corresponding to a second frame frequency; a liquid crystal panel which receives the second image signal and displays an image using the second frame frequency; and a plurality of light-emitting blocks which provide light to the liquid crystal panel, wherein the light-emitting blocks are divided into a plurality of light-emitting groups, each group including at least one of the light-emitting blocks, and, in a first operation mode, a frame, which corresponds to the second frame frequency, includes an off section in which at least one of the light-emitting groups is turned off.

Abstract: A backlight unit for a display device that reduces power consumption while and display of undesirable artifacts in images is presented. The backlight unit is divided into a plurality of light-emitting regions, and a luminance control signal generator controls the luminance of light emitted by each of the light-emitting regions. The luminance of a particular light-emitting region is controlled by taking into account light interference from an adjacent light-emitting region. A display panel to display images through light emitted from the backlight unit, and a backlight driver drives the backlight unit.

Abstract: A driving voltage generating circuit includes: a pulse voltage generating unit generating predetermined pulse voltages; a first voltage generating unit connected to the pulse voltage generating unit and generating a first voltage; a first diode unit and a second diode unit commonly connected to the pulse voltage generating unit and each comprising at least a diode; a second voltage generating unit connected to the first diode unit and generating a second voltage; and a third voltage generating unit connected to the second diode unit and generating a third voltage.

Abstract: A liquid crystal display (LCD) which includes a liquid crystal panel and a temperature-measurement apparatus. The temperature-measurement apparatus includes a temperature sensor which includes a variable-resistance element having a resistance that varies according to the temperature of the liquid crystal panel and a fixed-resistance element connected in series to the variable-resistance element, divides a first input voltage, and outputs a first temperature-dependent voltage that varies according to a temperature of the liquid crystal panel. A voltage divider which divides a second input voltage and outputs a reference voltage is provided. A differential amplifier receives at a first input the first temperature-dependent voltage and receives at a second input the reference voltage and amplifies a difference between the first temperature-dependent voltage and the reference voltage, and provides at an output a second temperature-dependent voltage.

Abstract: A sensor is provided, which includes a substrate, an insulating layer formed on the substrate, a semiconductor formed on the insulating layer, an ohmic contact formed on the semiconductor, a sensor input electrode and a sensor output electrode formed on the ohmic contact, and a passivation layer formed on the sensor input electrode and the sensor output electrode. A sensor control electrode may also be formed between the substrate and the insulating layer. A thin film transistor array panel including the sensor and a liquid crystal display panel including the sensor are further provided.

Abstract: A sensor is provided, which includes a substrate, an insulating layer formed on the substrate, a semiconductor formed on the insulating layer, an ohmic contact formed on the semiconductor, a sensor input electrode and a sensor output electrode formed on the ohmic contact, and a passivation layer formed on the sensor input electrode and the sensor output electrode. A sensor control electrode may also be formed between the substrate and the insulating layer. A thin film transistor array panel including the sensor and a liquid crystal display panel including the sensor are further provided.

Abstract: A sensor is provided, which includes a substrate, an insulating layer formed on the substrate, a semiconductor formed on the insulating layer, an ohmic contact formed on the semiconductor, a sensor input electrode and a sensor output electrode formed on the ohmic contact, and a passivation layer formed on the sensor input electrode and the sensor output electrode. A sensor control electrode may also be formed between the substrate and the insulating layer. A thin film transistor array panel including the sensor and a liquid crystal display panel including the sensor are further provided.

Abstract: A liquid crystal display apparatus includes an LCD panel assembly. A backlight assembly includes a light source that irradiates the LCD panel assembly. A light-sensing part generates a detection signal corresponding to a quantity of the light. A reference signal-generating part generates a reference signal corresponding to a reference quantity of the light. A control signal-generating part compares the detection signal with the reference signal to generate a control signal. A backlight assembly-controlling part controls the luminance of the light source in accordance with the control signal.

Abstract: A driving voltage generating circuit includes: a pulse voltage generating unit generating predetermined pulse voltages; a first voltage generating unit connected to the pulse voltage generating unit and generating a first voltage; a first diode unit and a second diode unit commonly connected to the pulse voltage generating unit and each comprising at least a diode; a second voltage generating unit connected to the first diode unit and generating a second voltage; and a third voltage generating unit connected to the second diode unit and generating a third voltage.