18381950. DISPLAY DEVICE simplified abstract (Samsung Display Co., LTD.)
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DISPLAY DEVICE
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Kyong Tae Park of Yongin-si (KR)
Sung Jun Kim of Yongin-si (KR)
Jun Yeong Seol of Yongin-si (KR)
DISPLAY DEVICE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18381950 titled 'DISPLAY DEVICE
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes a display device that includes a display panel with a display area containing pixels and a non-display area with a dummy pixel. The device also includes a scan driver, a data driver, and a timing controller.
- The dummy pixel is connected to a bad pixel in the display area through a repair line.
- The connection of the dummy pixel to the repair line is cut off during an initialization phase when a voltage from an initialization power source is supplied.
- Potential Applications:**
- This technology can be used in various display devices such as smartphones, tablets, and televisions.
- It can improve the overall display quality by repairing bad pixels in the display area.
- Problems Solved:**
- Addresses the issue of bad pixels in display panels, which can affect the visual quality of the display.
- Provides a solution for repairing bad pixels without affecting the functionality of the display device.
- Benefits:**
- Enhances the visual quality of display panels by repairing bad pixels.
- Increases the longevity of display devices by ensuring all pixels function properly.
- Improves user experience by providing a clear and crisp display.
Original Abstract Submitted
A display device includes: a display panel including a display area including pixels and a non-display area including a dummy pixel; a scan driver which supplies a scan signal to the display panel; a data driver which supplies a data signal to the display panel; and a timing controller which supplies a first control signal for controlling the scan driver and a second control signal for controlling the data driver. The dummy pixel is connected to a bad pixel among the pixels in the display area through a repair line, and a connection of the dummy pixel to the repair line is cut off in an initialization phase in which a voltage of an initialization power source is supplied.
