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Liquid Crystal Displays (LCDs) are extensively used in modern electronic devices. Due to their widespread application, ensuring quality and defect-free display panels is critical. This research explores the identification and classification of defects in LCD panels using a visual inspection method. Each pattern helps highlight certain defects better depending on the preprocessing technique and defect nature.

Objectives

Identify Defect Types
Comprehensive identification and categorization of various defects found in LCD screens.
Pattern Effectiveness
Evaluate how different display patterns reveal various defects with varying degrees of clarity.
Preprocessing Impact
Study how image preprocessing techniques affect clarity and defect visibility.
Algorithm Analysis
Analyze algorithms suitable for detecting and classifying various LCD defects.
Pipeline Development
Propose an optimized pipeline for automated defect detection and classification.
Quality Assurance
Improve LCD manufacturing quality through advanced detection methods.

Common LCD Defects

Explore common defect types found in LCDs. Understanding these defects is crucial for effective quality control.

Example of a vertical line defect on an LCD screen
Line Defects
Horizontal or vertical lines caused by gate or data line failures in the TFT array.
Example of pixel defects (bright/dark spots) on an LCD screen
Pixel Defects
Individual pixels that are permanently on (bright), off (dark), or stuck on a particular color.
Example of mura defects (cloudiness) on an LCD screen
Mura Defects
Irregular cloudy patches or stains of uneven brightness across the display.
Example of backlight bleeding from corners on an LCD screen
Backlight Bleeding
Light leakage from the edges or corners of the display, especially noticeable on dark backgrounds.

Proposed Analysis Pipeline

1

Image Acquisition

Capture high-resolution images of LCD panels using controlled lighting

2

Preprocessing

Apply noise reduction, contrast enhancement, and normalization

3

Feature Extraction

Identify key features using CNN and traditional CV algorithms

4

Defect Classification

Classify defects using trained ML models and rule-based systems

5

Reporting

Generate detailed reports with defect location, type, and severity