DISPLAY DEVICE: abstract simplified (18137235)

• This abstract for appeared for patent application number 18137235 Titled 'DISPLAY DEVICE'

Simplified Explanation

The abstract describes a display device that has a display area, a peripheral area, a pad portion, and a bending area. The display area contains pixels and data lines, while the peripheral area is located outside the display area. The pad portion is situated in the peripheral area, and the bending area is flexible or already bent. The device also includes a first crack detection circuit, which is positioned between the display area and the pad portion. This circuit consists of switches. Additionally, there is a first crack detection line that has a curved portion in the bending area and connects the pad portion to the first crack detection circuit.

Original Abstract Submitted

A display device includes a display area, a peripheral area, a pad portion, a bending area, a first crack detection circuit, and a first crack detection line. The display area includes pixels and data lines. The peripheral area is disposed outside the display area. The pad portion is disposed in the peripheral area. The bending area is disposed in the peripheral area. The bending area is bendable or in a bent state. The first crack detection circuit is disposed between the display area and the pad portion. The first crack detection circuit includes switches. The first crack detection line includes a first curved portion disposed in the bending area. The first crack detection line is connected between the pad portion and the first crack detection circuit.