Claims:1. An apparatus (100) for display system, said apparatus comprising:
a display module (104) configured in a ruggedized housing of the apparatus, said display module adapted to display a set of data packets to a user;
an interface module (106) is operatively coupled to the display module (104), and configured to communicate the set of data packets to the display module (104), wherein said interface module (106) is integrated with pluggable sub-modules, the sub-modules comprising:
a computing unit (202) configured to control display of the set of data packets, the set of data packets pertaining to symbols, images, video, characters and any combination thereof;
a video input processing unit (204) for processing the set of data packets; and
a graphic unit (206) overlays graphics on the incoming data packets, wherein, the sub-modules interfaced to the interface module are upgraded and replaced independently.

2. The apparatus as claimed in claim 1, wherein said display module (104) comprises a control bezel added with electromagnetic interference (EMI) compatible gaskets, wherein said gaskets shields the interior of the housing from EMI and moisture.

3. The apparatus as claimed in claim 1, wherein said computing unit (202) comprises pluggable processor node that supports computer-on-module express (COMe) standard and adapts to any latest released processor card that are specific to computing platform requirements.

4. The apparatus as claimed in claim 1, wherein said graphic unit (206) is customized to accept any or a combination of high-performance graphics mobile peripheral component interconnect (PCI) Express mezzanine (MXM) card and Switched Mezzanine Card (XMC) cards and offers dynamic graphics performance based on power budget and wherein the video input processing unit (204) imparts monitor features with standard interface, wherein the standard interface comprises digital visual interface (DVI-I), DisplayPort (DP), video graphics array (VGA) and high-definition multimedia interface (HDMI) with standard resolutions up to Ultra Extended Graphics Array (UXGAW).

5. The apparatus as claimed in claim 1, wherein the apparatus (100) comprises a system management bus (SMBus) battery interface that adapt to various smart batteries in a wide range of nominal float voltages from 8.4V to 24V.

6. The apparatus as claimed in claim 1, wherein the apparatus (100) comprises expansion connectors that support additional graphics and extend the functional capability of the display module.

7. The apparatus as claimed in claim 1, wherein the apparatus comprises interface connectors (210) that are adapted to receive peripheral modules (208) through high-speed interconnect.

8. The apparatus as claimed in claim 1, wherein the apparatus (100) comprises a display interface board (212) that contains a dimmable light-emitting diode (LED) driver for controlling the backlight brightness of the display module (104) and is interfaced to any type of display with resolutions ranges from 800 x 600 to 1920 x 1200 and with different LED backlight forward voltages from 12V- 100V.

9. The apparatus as claimed in claim 1, wherein the apparatus (100) comprises an expandable memory that supports future requirements.
10. The apparatus as claimed in claim 1, wherein the apparatus (100) comprises a power supply board (108), a connector board (112) and operating system software, wherein the power supply board configured to supply power to the apparatus, wherein the connector board adapted to hold circuits of the apparatus, and wherein the operating system software facilitates inter-task communications and manages memory.
, Description:TECHNICAL FIELD
[0001] The present disclosure relates, in general, to a display system, and more specifically, relates to a means for rugged display platform.

BACKGROUND
[0002] Increasing demands on computing technology continue to expand into ever harsher environments. The computing devices are being deployed in ever harsher environments with one or more conditions such as extreme temperatures, high shock, high vibration, excessive humidity, and chemical exposure. For instance, computers are commonly found in industrial applications where they are subjected to extremes of temperature, shock and vibration. Computing technology has also found growing application in military applications, defence applications including weapons systems that are particularly high performance.
[0003] A commercially available portable computer will likely fail to operate in such severe environmental conditions such as rain, dusty or electromagnetically noisy conditions unless it is incorporated with ruggedizing mechanisms. Much effort has therefore gone into ruggedizing computing technology. The ruggedized computing device may also include various features that protect the computer from damage caused by rough handling, drops, and other impacts. Sometimes this results in changes to the designs of the computing devices, connectors, buses, storage devices, and the like. For instance, the design of a microprocessor might be changed to enable it to withstand higher or lower temperatures found in a particularly harsh environment.
[0004] In defence applications, one of the most important aspects is the display systems. With the introduction of new display with better resolution, as well as the different sizes, the advancement in such embedded systems are becoming exceedingly complex. Each time a new card is designed to accommodate a new display type and this increases the amount of rework.
[0005] Therefore, there is a need in the art to provide a means that integrates new capabilities by replacing only the required modules, without the need for system redesign.
OBJECTS OF THE PRESENT DISCLOSURE
[0006] An object of the present disclosure relates, in general, to a display system, and more specifically, relates to a means for a rugged display platform.
[0007] Another object of the present disclosure provides an apparatus that enables the up-gradation to be easier as it involves only the required module to be re-designed and replaced.
[0008] Another object of the present disclosure provides an apparatus with a modular design approach that helps with the ease of installation to achieve rapid deployment, and provide a wide variety of configurable options to achieve scalability.
[0009] Another object of the present disclosure provides an apparatus that allows upgradation without significant effort and the need for system redesign.
[0010] Another object of the present disclosure provides an apparatus that can cater to various sizes of displays.
[0011] Another object of the present disclosure provides an apparatus that enables flexibility to increase interfaces.
[0012] Another object of the present disclosure provides an apparatus that can be maintained at an affordable cost.
[0013] Yet another object of the present disclosure provides an apparatus that enables the modular design for flexible and easy configuration.

SUMMARY
[0014] The present disclosure relates, in general, to a display system, and more specifically, relates to a means for a rugged display platform. The present disclosure provides a method for an arrangement of system modules such as computing node, video input processing node, peripheral node, graphics node and the likes are designed so that any upgrade may be possible by replacing only the required modules, without the need for system redesign.
[0015] The present disclosure relates to integrating different displays of various sizes with minimal design effort. Processing computing platform with standard communication interfaces like a universal serial bus (USB), local area network (LAN) (copper/optical), audio, serial, smart battery and the likes. The monitor features with various standard interfaces viz., digital visual interface (DVI-I), DisplayPort (DP), video graphics array (VGA) and high-definition multimedia interface (HDMI) with standard resolutions up to Ultra Extended Graphics Array (UXGAW). The proposed technique can simultaneously switch between computer operation and monitor operation. The cornerstone of the architecture lies in the modular approach, which provides added advantage of hardware scalability, flexibility to increase interfaces and upgrade of the modules as per computing platform requirements. The present disclosure relates to an interface card design for computing and monitor applications to cater to different types of video output for different types of displays operating in different platform with minimal efforts. The proposed disclosure accepts any computing module and provides any peripheral related to the application and receive different types of video inputs, process the input, overlay on-screen display (OSD) graphics on the incoming stream and output the video in the rugged display of any size.
[0016] In an aspect, the present disclosure provides an apparatus for display system, the apparatus includes a display module configured in a ruggedized housing of the apparatus, the display module adapted to display a set of data packets to a user, an interface module is operatively coupled to the display module, and configured to communicate the set of data packets to the display module, wherein the interface module is integrated with pluggable sub-modules, the sub-modules comprising a computing unit configured to control display of the set of data packets, the set of data packets pertaining to symbols, images, video, characters and any combination thereof, a video input processing unit for processing the set of data packets and a graphic unit overlays graphics on the incoming data packets, wherein, the sub-modules interfaced to the interface module are upgraded and replaced independently.
[0017] According to an embodiment, the display module can include a control bezel added with electromagnetic interference (EMI) compatible gaskets, wherein the gaskets shield the interior of the housing from EMI and moisture.
[0018] According to an embodiment, the computing unit can include pluggable processor node that supports computer-on-module express (COMe) standard and adapts to any latest released processor card that are specific to computing platform requirements.
[0019] According to an embodiment, the graphic unit is customized to accept any or a combination of high-performance graphics mobile peripheral component interconnect (PCI) Express mezzanine (MXM) card and Switched Mezzanine Card (XMC) cards and offers dynamic graphics performance based on power budget and wherein the video input processing unit imparts monitor features with standard interface, wherein the standard interface can include digital visual interface (DVI-I), DisplayPort (DP), video graphics array (VGA) and high-definition multimedia interface (HDMI) with standard resolutions up to Ultra Extended Graphics Array (UXGAW)
[0020] According to an embodiment, the apparatus comprises a system management bus (SMbus) battery interface that adapt to various smart batteries in a wide range of nominal float voltages from 8.4V to 24V.
[0021] According to an embodiment, the apparatus can include expansion connectors that support additional graphics and extend the functional capability of the display module.
[0022] According to an embodiment, the apparatus can include interface connectors that are adapted to receive peripheral modules through high-speed interconnect.
[0023] According to an embodiment, the apparatus can include a display interface board that contains a dimmable light-emitting diode (LED) driver for controlling the backlight brightness of the display module and is interfaced to any type of display with backlight forward voltage range of 12V to 100V
[0024] According to an embodiment, the apparatus can include an expandable memory that supports future requirements.
[0025] According to an embodiment, the apparatus can include a power supply board, a connector board and operating system software, wherein the power supply board configured to supply power to the apparatus, wherein the connector board adapted to hold circuits of the apparatus, and wherein the operating system software facilitates inter-task communications and manages memory.
[0026] Various objects, features, aspects, and advantages of the inventive subject matter will become more apparent from the following detailed description of preferred embodiments, along with the accompanying drawing figures in which like numerals represent like components.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0027] The following drawings form part of the present specification and are included to further illustrate aspects of the present disclosure. The disclosure may be better understood by reference to the drawings in combination with the detailed description of the specific embodiments presented herein.
[0028] FIG. 1A illustrates an exemplary representation of a display assembly, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0029] FIG. 1B illustrates an exemplary constructional view of the apparatus, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0030] FIG. 2 illustrates an exemplary functional component of apparatus for low-cost display system, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0031] The following is a detailed description of embodiments of the disclosure depicted in the accompanying drawings. The embodiments are in such detail as to clearly communicate the disclosure. If the specification states a component or feature “may”, “can”, “could”, or “might” be included or have a characteristic, that particular component or feature is not required to be included or have the characteristic.
[0032] As used in the description herein and throughout the claims that follow, the meaning of “a,” “an,” and “the” includes plural reference unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. Also, as used in the description herein, the meaning of “in” includes “in” and “on” unless the context clearly dictates otherwise.
[0033] The present disclosure relates, in general, to a display system, and more specifically, relates to a means for a rugged display platform. The present disclosure provides a method for an arrangement of system modules such as computing node, video input processing node, peripheral node, graphics node and the likes are designed so that any upgrade may be possible by replacing only the required modules, without the need for system redesign.
[0034] The present disclosure deals with the construction of a novel architecture to integrate different displays of various sizes with minimal design effort. Processing computing platform with standard communication interfaces like universal serial bus (USB), local area network (LAN) (copper/optical), audio, serial, smart battery and the likes. The monitor features with various standard interface viz., digital visual interface (DVI-I), DisplayPort (DP), video graphics array (VGA) and high-definition multimedia interface (HDMI) with standard resolutions up to Ultra Extended Graphics Array (UXGAW). The proposed technique can simultaneously switch between computer operation and monitor operation. The cornerstone of the architecture lies in the modular approach, which provides added advantage of hardware scalability, flexibility to increase interfaces and upgrade of the modules as per computing platform requirements.
[0035] The present disclosure relates to an interface card design for computing and monitor applications to cater to different types of video output for different types of displays for different platform with minimal efforts. The proposed disclosure accepts any computing module and provides any peripheral related to the application and receive different types of video inputs, process them, overlay on-screen display (OSD) graphics on the incoming stream and output the video in the rugged display of any size. The present disclosure can be described in enabling detail in the following examples, which may represent more than one embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0036] FIG. 1A illustrates an exemplary representation of a display assembly, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0037] Referring to FIG. 1A, apparatus 100 for display system configured to fulfil display requirements that are specific to the weapons system, defence, vehicle or other platforms into which it is to be installed. The apparatus 100 can include suitable rugged housing 102 (also referred to as a housing assembly 102) for enclosing and protecting the various components disclosed herein. The apparatus 100 is modular and suitable for use in high-reliability applications. The modular implementation permits the apparatus 100 to be configured to meet a variety of different requirements.
[0038] The present disclosure is best suited to various types/sizes of displays, where the display and backlight interfaces are specific to the individual displays. Hence the design is made modular, so all the displays with various backlight voltages and with different display interfaces can be catered easily and sub-modules interfaced to an interface module 106 (as illustrated in FIG. 2) can be upgraded and replaced independently.
[0039] The apparatus 100 can include the housing 102 within which is mounted a display module 104 (also referred to as display assembly 104). The apparatus 100 according to the present disclosure is incorporated with ruggedizing designs which enable the display module 104 to operate in severe environmental service conditions such as in heavy dust and rain, vibration during transport in vehicles or aircraft, and in an area having a heavy concentration of electromagnetic interference.
[0040] FIG. 1B illustrates an exemplary constructional view of the apparatus, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0041] Referring to FIG. 1B, the housing 102 is of rectangular shape or can be of any suitable shape. In an exemplary embodiment, the housing is helicoils housing assembly. The housing 102 can include connector board 112, processor board and interface boards 106 and a power supply board 108. A power supply cover 110 is configured to enclose the power supply board 108. A thermal pad 116 is enclosed in housing 102 to operate in an extended temperature range and O-ring 114 is configured in housing 102 to form an air or liquid-tight seal to withstand pressure and vibration within their application. The power supply board 108 configured to supply power to the apparatus 100, where the connector board 112 adapted to hold circuits of the apparatus 100, and an operating system software facilitates inter-task communications and manages memory.
[0042] Apparatus 100 include the interface module 106 that is operatively coupled to the display module 104, the interface module 106 can be integrated with sub-modules, where the composition of sub-modules is mounted orthogonally to back-plane inside chassis/housing which provides effective thermal management. All the modules are plugged into a common interface card. The interface module 106 can be integrated with sub-modules such as a computing unit 202 (also referred to as computing node 202), graphic unit 204 (also referred to as graphic node 204), and video input processing unit 206 (also referred to as video input processing node 206), which are pluggable (as illustrated and described in FIG. 2). The computing unit/module202, graphic unit/module 204, video input processing unit/module 206, peripheral modules 208 and the likes are designed so that any upgrade may be possible by replacing only the required modules, without the need for an entire redesign.
[0043] The present disclosure relates to integrating different displays of various sizes with minimal design effort. Processing computing platform with standard communication interfaces like a universal serial bus (USB), local area network (LAN) (copper/optical), audio, serial, smart battery and the likes. The monitor features with various standard interface viz., digital visual interface (DVI-I), DisplayPort (DP), video graphics array (VGA) and high-definition multimedia interface (HDMI) with standard resolutions up to Ultra Extended Graphics Array (UXGAW). The proposed technique can simultaneously switch between computer operation and monitor operation.
[0044] The proposed disclosure accepts any computing module and provides any peripheral related to the application and receive different types of video inputs, process them, overlay on-screen display (OSD) graphics on the incoming stream and output the video in the rugged display of any size. The cornerstone of the architecture lies in the modular approach which provides added advantage of hardware scalability, flexibility to increase interfaces and upgrade of the modules as per computing platform requirements.
[0045] FIG. 2 illustrates an exemplary functional component of apparatus for low-cost display system, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0046] Referring to FIG. 2, the display module 104 may be configured to display images and may include a backlight unit, a display panel, a touch screen, a control bezel added with electromagnetic interference (EMI) compatible gaskets. The EMI compatible gaskets mechanism shields the interior of the enclosure from EMI. The control bezel may protect internal display parts from environmental elements such as rain, dust, sand, chemicals, moisture and other elements. The display module 104 can include a liquid crystal display (LCD) display. The display module 104 is adapted to display a set of data packets to a user, where the set of data packets can include symbols, images, motion video, and alphanumeric characters.
[0047] The interface module 106 is operatively coupled to the display module 104 and configured to communicate the set of data packets to the display module. The interface module 106 can be integrated with the computing unit 202, the graphic unit 204, and the video input processing unit 206 which are pluggable. The electrical interfaces required to operate the display module 104 are contained on the interface module 106 and are considered part of the core configuration. The computing unit 202 configured to receive and control display of the set of data packets, the video input processing unit 204 for processing the set of data packets and the graphic unit 206 overlays graphics on the incoming data packets, where the sub-modules interfaced to the interface module are upgraded and replaced independently. The above-described computing unit 202, graphic unit 204, and video input processing unit 206 are assembled in a single enclosure.
[0048] Additionally, apparatus 100 has a provision for serial advanced technology attachment (SATA) hard disk for storage and peripheral modules 208 connected through a high-speed wire to interface connectors 210 (also referred to as interface expansion connectors. The interface connectors 210 can be utilized as a platform for modelling different high-speed interconnect/wires like a universal serial bus (USB) 2.0/3.0, audio, serial, ethernet (copper/optical), smart batteries and any combination thereof. The apparatus 100 can include a system management bus (SMBus) battery interface that adapts to various smart batteries in a wide range of nominal float voltages from 8.4V to 24V. Expansion connectors support additional graphics and extend the functional capability of the display module 104 by allowing additional hardware functionality to be added easily without a complete redesign. An expandable random access memory (RAM)/memory supports future requirements.
[0049] The computing unit 202 can include a pluggable processor node based on computer-on-module express (COMe) standard that causes the system to adapt to any latest released processor card that is specific to computing platform requirements. The computing unit 202 is configured to control display of data packets on the map display and to control data exchange. The computing unit 202 adapted to receive the input display signal and process it for displaying the image on the display panel. The operating system software schedules and prioritizes tasks facilitates inter-task communications and synchronization, handles interrupt, and manages memory.
[0050] The display interface board 212 is coupled to display connector 214 and contains the necessary electronics to interface the various displays and the peripheral modules 208 to the expansion bus. The display interface board 212 contains a dimmable light-emitting diode (LED) driver for controlling the backlight brightness of the display module 104 and it can be interfaced to any type of display with resolutions ranges from 800 x 600 to 1920 x 1200 and with different LED backlight forward voltages from 12V- 100V. The display interface board 212 is adaptable to a wide variety of communications interfaces, display sizes and applications. Different displays of various sizes can be interfaced with minimal design effort. In an exemplary embodiment, the optically bonded display sizes ranging from 5 inches to 24 inches and more can be utilized.
[0051] In an embodiment, the graphic unit 204 is customized to accept high-performance graphics mobile peripheral component interconnect (PCI) Express mezzanine (MXM) card and Switched Mezzanine Card (XMC) cards. The graphic unit 204 offers dynamic graphics performance based on power budget. Hardware up-gradation of either of the graphics card can be accomplished without re-designing the entire module. Low-performance graphics base card alone can be used optionally for display purposes in applications, where the processing requirements can be handled by the computing unit 202.
[0052] The video input processing unit 206 imparts monitor features with various standard interface, where the standard interface comprises digital visual interface (DVI-I), DisplayPort (DP), video graphics array (VGA) and high-definition multimedia interface (HDMI) with standard resolutions up to Ultra Extended Graphics Array (UXGAW) (1920 x 1200). The switching between two computing mode and monitor mode does require hardware/software intervention.
[0053] The embodiments of the present disclosure described above provide several advantages. The one or more of the embodiments provide the apparatus 100 that enables the up-gradation to be easier as it involves only the required module to be re-designed and replaced. The apparatus 100 with the modular design approach helps with the ease of installation to achieve rapid deployment, and provide a wide variety of configurable options to achieve scalability. The apparatus 100 allows up-gradation without significant effort and the need for system redesign. The apparatus can cater to various sizes of displays. The present disclosure enables flexibility to increase interfaces and enables the modular design for flexible and easy configuration.
[0054] It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that the apparatus 100 of the disclosure may be provided using some or all of the mentioned features and components without departing from the scope of the present disclosure. While various embodiments of the present disclosure have been illustrated and described herein, it will be clear that the disclosure is not limited to these embodiments only. Numerous modifications, changes, variations, substitutions, and equivalents will be apparent to those skilled in the art, without departing from the scope of the disclosure, as described in the claims.

ADVANTAGES OF THE PRESENT DISCLOSURE
[0055] The present disclosure provides an apparatus that enables the up-gradation to be easier as it involves only the required module to be re-designed and replaced.
[0056] The present disclosure provides an apparatus with a modular design approach that helps with the ease of installation to achieve rapid deployment, and provide a wide variety of configurable options to achieve scalability.
[0057] The present disclosure provides an apparatus that allows up-gradation without significant effort and the need for system redesign.
[0058] The present disclosure provides an apparatus that can cater to various sizes of displays.
[0059] The present disclosure provides an apparatus us that enables flexibility to increase interfaces.
[0060] The present disclosure provides an apparatus that enables the modular design for flexible and easy configuration.
[0061] The present disclosure provides an apparatus that can be maintained at an affordable cost.