17209063. DISPLAY DEVICE simplified abstract (Samsung Display Co., Ltd.)
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DISPLAY DEVICE
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DISPLAY DEVICE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17209063 titled 'DISPLAY DEVICE
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes a display device with a recessed portion on one side of the display panel and a pad portion adjacent to it. A flexible printed circuit (FPC) is connected to the pad portion and bent around the recessed portion to the rear surface of the display panel.
- The display panel has a recessed portion with a side extended from one side of the panel.
- A pad portion is located on the front surface of the display panel, adjacent to the recessed portion.
- A flexible printed circuit (FPC) is connected to the pad portion.
- The FPC is bent around the recessed portion to the rear surface of the display panel.
Potential Applications
- This display device can be used in various electronic devices such as smartphones, tablets, laptops, and televisions.
- It can be particularly useful in devices where space is limited and a compact design is desired.
Problems Solved
- The recessed portion and the bent FPC allow for a more compact and space-efficient design of the display device.
- The FPC can be easily connected to the pad portion and bent around the recessed portion without interfering with the display panel.
Benefits
- The compact design of the display device saves space and allows for more flexibility in device design.
- The recessed portion and bent FPC provide a seamless and aesthetically pleasing appearance.
- The easy connection of the FPC to the pad portion simplifies the manufacturing process of the display device.
Original Abstract Submitted
A display device includes: a display panel having a first side and a second side facing the first side in a first direction, the display panel including a recessed portion having a recessed shape from the first side of the display panel toward the second side in the first direction, the recessed portion including a side extended from the first side of the display panel; a pad portion disposed on a front surface of the display panel, the pad portion being adjacent to at least one side of the recessed portion; and a flexible printed circuit (FPC) connected to the pad portion, the FPC being bent to a rear surface of the display panel around the at least one side of the recessed portion, the rear surface opposing the front surface.
