18502931. DISPLAY DEVICE simplified abstract (Samsung Display Co., LTD.)
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DISPLAY DEVICE
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Dong Hwan Shim of Yongin-si (KR)
Chea Eun Kim of Yongin-si (KR)
DISPLAY DEVICE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18502931 titled 'DISPLAY DEVICE
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes a display device with a display panel that includes a transmissive part and a sensor overlapping with the transmissive part.
- The display panel consists of a thin film transistor layer, a pixel defining layer, and a light blocking layer.
- The sensor is configured to obtain electrical information based on external input.
- The pixel defining layer in the first region covers part of the thin film transistor layer to block light transmitted through the transmissive part.
Potential Applications
- Consumer electronics such as smartphones, tablets, and laptops.
- Automotive displays for navigation systems and entertainment consoles.
- Medical devices for monitoring and diagnostic purposes.
Problems Solved
- Improved visibility and readability of display content.
- Enhanced functionality with integrated sensor technology.
- Reduction of glare and reflection for better user experience.
Benefits
- Clearer display quality with blocked light in specific regions.
- Increased sensitivity and accuracy of sensor data.
- Versatile applications across various industries for enhanced user interaction.
Original Abstract Submitted
A display device includes: a display panel including a first region including a transmissive part configured to transmit light provided from the outside and a second region not including the transmissive part; and a sensor overlapping with the transmissive part, and configured to obtain electrical information based on information provided from the outside, wherein the display panel includes: a thin film transistor layer including a plurality of transistors; a pixel defining layer defining an emission region of a plurality of pixels; and a light blocking layer on the pixel defining layer, and defining the transmissive part, and wherein the pixel defining layer in the first region covers at least a portion of the thin film transistor layer such that light provided through the transmissive part is blocked.
