18358462. DISPLAY DEVICE simplified abstract (Samsung Display Co., LTD.)
DISPLAY DEVICE
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
JONG-HWA Kim of Yongin-si (KR)
HWAN-HEE Jeong of Yongin-si (KR)
DISPLAY DEVICE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18358462 titled 'DISPLAY DEVICE
Simplified Explanation
- Display device with bendable base substrate - Signal line with first and second line portions on different layers - First connection portion on separate layer from line portions - Second line portion connected to second portion of first connection portion via single contact hole - Insulating layer between second line portion and second portion of first connection portion is organic
Potential Applications
- Flexible displays
- Wearable technology
- Foldable electronics
Problems Solved
- Improved flexibility in display devices
- Enhanced durability in bendable electronics
Benefits
- Increased versatility in design
- Greater resistance to bending and folding
- Potential for new form factors in electronic devices
Original Abstract Submitted
A display device includes a base substrate including a first area, a second area, and a third area between the first and second areas and bendable to a degree, insulating layers on the base substrate, a signal line overlapping the first to third areas and including a first line portion in the first area, a second line portion in the first area, the second area, and the third area and on a layer different from the first line portion, and a first connection portion in the first area and on a layer different those of the first and second line portions, wherein the second line portion is connected to a second portion of the first connection portion via a single second contact hole defined in an insulating layer between the second line portion and the second portion of the first connection portion, the insulating layer being an organic layer.