18132967. DISPLAY DEVICE AND DRIVING METHOD THEREOF simplified abstract (Samsung Display Co., Ltd.)
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DISPLAY DEVICE AND DRIVING METHOD THEREOF
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Inventor(s)
HYUN-SIK Yoon of Yongin-si (KR)
JONGWOON Kim of Yongin-si (KR)
DISPLAY DEVICE AND DRIVING METHOD THEREOF - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18132967 titled 'DISPLAY DEVICE AND DRIVING METHOD THEREOF
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes a display device with a temperature sensor and a flexible circuit board. Here are the key points:
- The display device consists of a display panel with pixels, a printed circuit board, a temperature sensor, a flexible circuit board, a data driver, and a temperature sensing part.
- The flexible circuit board connects the display panel to the printed circuit board, which is positioned beneath the display panel.
- The temperature sensor is located on the printed circuit board and is placed next to a sensing pixel that generates a sensing current.
- The temperature sensing part is also present on the printed circuit board.
- The flexible circuit board is bent to accommodate the positioning of the printed circuit board and the temperature sensor.
Potential applications of this technology:
- Consumer electronics: This display device can be used in smartphones, tablets, laptops, and other portable devices.
- Automotive industry: The technology can be applied in vehicle infotainment systems and instrument clusters.
- Medical devices: The display device can be utilized in medical monitors and equipment.
- Industrial applications: It can be used in control panels, HMI (Human-Machine Interface) systems, and other industrial displays.
Problems solved by this technology:
- Accurate temperature sensing: The placement of the temperature sensor next to a sensing pixel ensures precise temperature measurements.
- Space optimization: The flexible circuit board and the positioning of the printed circuit board under the display panel help save space within the device.
- Improved reliability: The temperature sensing part and the temperature sensor on the printed circuit board enhance the reliability of temperature measurements.
Benefits of this technology:
- Enhanced user experience: Accurate temperature sensing can enable better thermal management and improve device performance.
- Space-saving design: The flexible circuit board and the placement of components optimize the use of space within the device.
- Reliable temperature measurements: The presence of the temperature sensing part and the temperature sensor ensures reliable temperature readings.
Original Abstract Submitted
A display device is disclosed that includes a display panel including a plurality of pixels, a printed circuit board connected to the display panel, a temperature sensor disposed on the printed circuit board, a flexible circuit board that connects the display panel to the printed circuit board, a data driver disposed on the flexible circuit board, and a temperature sensing part disposed on the printed circuit board. The flexible circuit board is bent such that the printed circuit board is disposed under the display panel and the temperature sensor is disposed adjacent to a sensing pixel outputting a sensing current among the pixels.
