17917508. GENERATING DYNAMIC VIRTUAL MASK LAYERS FOR CUTOUT REGIONS OF DISPLAY PANELS simplified abstract (QUALCOMM Incorporated)
GENERATING DYNAMIC VIRTUAL MASK LAYERS FOR CUTOUT REGIONS OF DISPLAY PANELS
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GENERATING DYNAMIC VIRTUAL MASK LAYERS FOR CUTOUT REGIONS OF DISPLAY PANELS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17917508 titled 'GENERATING DYNAMIC VIRTUAL MASK LAYERS FOR CUTOUT REGIONS OF DISPLAY PANELS
Simplified Explanation
The present disclosure describes methods and apparatus for creating a virtual mask layer in a display panel to hide defects around a cutout region for a front camera. The front camera is positioned beneath the display panel and receives light through the cutout region. The virtual mask layer improves the aesthetic appearance of displays with punch-hole cameras by reducing the size of the hole and increasing production quality conformance rate.
- The patent application focuses on generating a virtual mask layer in a display panel to hide defects around a cutout region for a front camera.
- The front camera is located beneath the display panel and receives light through the cutout region.
- The virtual mask layer is designed to improve the aesthetic appearance of displays with punch-hole cameras.
- By reducing the size of the hole and increasing the production quality conformance rate, the disclosed techniques enhance the overall display quality.
Potential Applications
This technology can be applied in various devices and industries, including:
- Smartphones and tablets with front-facing cameras positioned beneath the display panel.
- Laptops and monitors with integrated front cameras.
- Automotive displays with built-in cameras for driver assistance systems.
- Virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) headsets with front-facing cameras.
Problems Solved
The technology addresses the following problems:
- Defects around the cutout region for a front camera can negatively impact the aesthetic appearance of displays with punch-hole cameras.
- Larger hole sizes for front cameras can reduce the display area and compromise the overall design.
- Inconsistent production quality of cutout regions can lead to lower conformance rates and increased manufacturing costs.
Benefits
The patent application offers the following benefits:
- Improved aesthetic appearance of displays with punch-hole cameras by hiding defects around the cutout region.
- Reduced hole sizes for front cameras, allowing for larger display areas and better overall design.
- Increased production quality conformance rate, leading to higher manufacturing efficiency and cost savings.
Original Abstract Submitted
Certain aspects of the present disclosure provide methods and apparatus for generating, in a display panel, a virtual mask layer around a cutout region for a front camera. The front camera may be positioned under the display panel and receive light through the cutout region. The mask layer may hide defects of the cutout region that does not have functional pixels. The disclosed techniques may improve aesthetic appearance of displays having punch-hole cameras with reduced hole sizes and increased production quality conformance rate.