18150402. DISPLAY APPARATUS simplified abstract (Samsung Display Co., Ltd.)

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DISPLAY APPARATUS

Organization Name

Samsung Display Co., Ltd.

Inventor(s)

INJUN Bae of YONGIN-SI (KR)

DONGHWI Kim of YONGIN-SI (KR)

CHULHO Kim of YONGIN-SI (KR)

JIN Jeon of YONGIN-SI (KR)

DISPLAY APPARATUS - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18150402 titled 'DISPLAY APPARATUS

Simplified Explanation

The patent application describes a display apparatus that includes a substrate with a display area and a sensor area. The sensor area has an auxiliary display area and a transmitting area.

  • First display elements are placed over the display area, while second display elements are placed over the auxiliary display area.
  • Transmitting units are arranged in the transmitting area to transmit a portion of the incident light.
  • An optical layer with a mesh pattern covers the second display elements.

Potential applications of this technology:

  • Consumer electronics such as smartphones, tablets, and smartwatches.
  • Automotive displays and infotainment systems.
  • Public displays and signage.

Problems solved by this technology:

  • Provides a display apparatus with both a main display area and an auxiliary display area.
  • Allows for the transmission of light through the transmitting units.
  • Protects the second display elements with the optical layer.

Benefits of this technology:

  • Enhanced functionality by having both a main display and an auxiliary display.
  • Improved visibility and readability with the use of transmitting units.
  • Increased durability and protection for the second display elements.


Original Abstract Submitted

A display apparatus includes a substrate including a display area and a sensor area, the sensor area including an auxiliary display area and a transmitting area, first display elements arranged over the display area, second display elements arranged over the auxiliary display area, transmitting units arranged in the transmitting area and configured to transmit at least a portion of light incident on the transmitting units, and an optical layer including a mesh pattern covering at least the second display elements.