18143132. DISPLAY DEVICE simplified abstract (Samsung Display Co., Ltd.)
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DISPLAY DEVICE
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Jeong Yoon Lee of Yongin-si (KR)
Ok Kyung Park of Yongin-si (KR)
Young Seok Seo of Yongin-si (KR)
DISPLAY DEVICE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18143132 titled 'DISPLAY DEVICE
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes a display device with a sensor electrode layer that includes multiple touch electrode groups and contact electrodes of different sizes.
- The display device includes a substrate, a light emitting element layer, and a sensor electrode layer.
- The sensor electrode layer consists of first touch electrode groups, first touch electrodes, second touch electrode groups, first contact electrode, and second contact electrode.
- The first contact electrode is larger in area than the second contact electrode.
Potential Applications
This technology could be used in touch-sensitive displays for smartphones, tablets, and other electronic devices.
Problems Solved
This technology allows for more accurate touch detection and improved user experience on touch-sensitive displays.
Benefits
The benefits of this technology include enhanced touch sensitivity, improved accuracy, and potentially lower production costs.
Potential Commercial Applications
The technology could be applied in the development of next-generation touchscreens for consumer electronics, automotive displays, and interactive kiosks.
Possible Prior Art
Prior touch sensor technologies may have used similar electrode configurations, but the specific design of the sensor electrode layer in this patent application appears to be novel.
Unanswered Questions
How does this technology compare to existing touch sensor technologies in terms of accuracy and sensitivity?
This article does not provide a direct comparison between this technology and existing touch sensor technologies in terms of accuracy and sensitivity. Further research or testing may be needed to determine the performance differences.
What are the potential manufacturing challenges associated with implementing this technology on a large scale?
The article does not address potential manufacturing challenges associated with implementing this technology on a large scale. Factors such as production costs, scalability, and compatibility with existing manufacturing processes could be important considerations.
Original Abstract Submitted
A display device includes: a substrate; a light emitting element layer disposed on the substrate; and a sensor electrode layer disposed on an encapsulation layer and including: a plurality of first touch electrode groups extending along a first direction; a plurality of first touch electrodes, of the plurality of first touch electrode groups, arranged along the first direction; a plurality of second touch electrode groups extending along the second direction and arranged along the first direction; a first contact electrode connected to any one of the plurality of first touch electrodes of any one of the plurality of first touch electrode groups; and a second contact electrode connected to any one of the plurality of first touch electrodes of another of the plurality of first touch electrode groups, and wherein an area of the first contact electrode is greater than an area of the second contact electrode.
