DISPLAY APPARATUS HAVING REDUCED NON-DISPLAY REGION

Organization Name

samsung display co., ltd.

Inventor(s)

Min-Jae Jeong of Hwaseong-si Gyeonggi-do (KR)

Jae-Yong Jang of Seoul (KR)

Gyung-Soon Park of Seoul (KR)

Kyung-Hoon Chung of Yongin-si Gyeonggi-do (KR)

Chong-Chul Chai of Seoul (KR)

DISPLAY APPARATUS HAVING REDUCED NON-DISPLAY REGION - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240260441 titled 'DISPLAY APPARATUS HAVING REDUCED NON-DISPLAY REGION

Simplified Explanation: The patent application describes a display apparatus with a base substrate that includes a display region and a peripheral region. It also includes data lines, a bypass data line, and a dummy pattern on the same layer as the bypass data line.

Data lines are placed in the display region and extend to the peripheral region.
A bypass data line is connected to at least one of the data lines in both regions.
A dummy pattern is located on the same layer as the bypass data line.

Key Features and Innovation:

Integration of data lines, bypass data line, and dummy pattern on a base substrate.
Efficient design for displaying information in the display region.
Improves electrical connectivity and functionality of the display apparatus.

Potential Applications:

Consumer electronics such as smartphones, tablets, and laptops.
Public displays in transportation hubs, retail stores, and stadiums.
Medical devices for monitoring and diagnostic purposes.

Problems Solved:

Enhances the performance and reliability of display devices.
Optimizes the layout of components for better functionality.
Reduces potential electrical interference in the display region.

Benefits:

Improved display quality and clarity.
Enhanced durability and longevity of the display apparatus.
Streamlined manufacturing process for display technology.

Commercial Applications: Display technology for various industries such as consumer electronics, advertising, healthcare, and automotive sectors.

Questions about Display Apparatus: 1. How does the integration of data lines and a bypass data line improve the functionality of the display apparatus? 2. What are the potential challenges in implementing the dummy pattern on the same layer as the bypass data line?

Frequently Updated Research: Stay informed about advancements in display technology, materials science, and electrical engineering for potential improvements in display apparatus design and performance.

Original Abstract Submitted

a display apparatus includes a base substrate including a display region and a peripheral region that is a non-display region surrounding the display region, a plurality of data lines disposed in the display region on the base substrate and extending to the peripheral region, a bypass data line disposed in the display region and the peripheral region on the base substrate and electrically connected to at least one of the data lines, and a dummy pattern spaced apart from the bypass data line and disposed on a same layer as the bypass data line.