Samsung display co., ltd. (20240292690). DISPLAY DEVICE simplified abstract
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DISPLAY DEVICE
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Donghyeon Jang of YONGIN-SI (KR)
DISPLAY DEVICE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240292690 titled 'DISPLAY DEVICE
The abstract describes a display device with a substrate containing a main display area and a component area, which includes a transmission area and an auxiliary display area. It features thin-film transistors, wiring, and contact holes for electrical connections within the auxiliary display area.
- The display device includes a substrate with distinct areas for different components.
- Thin-film transistors are utilized in the component area, each with semiconductor layers and gate electrodes.
- Wiring is present within the auxiliary display area, on the same layer as the gate electrodes.
- Electrical connections are established between the wiring through contact holes penetrating insulating layers.
Potential Applications: - Consumer electronics such as smartphones, tablets, and laptops - Automotive displays - Medical devices with display screens
Problems Solved: - Efficient use of space on the display device - Improved connectivity between components - Enhanced display functionality
Benefits: - Higher resolution displays - Increased durability and longevity of the device - Enhanced user experience with multiple display areas
Commercial Applications: Title: "Advanced Display Device Technology for Consumer Electronics" This technology can be applied in various consumer electronic devices, enhancing display performance and functionality. It can lead to the development of more advanced and versatile products in the market.
Questions about the technology: 1. How does the use of thin-film transistors improve the display device's performance? - Thin-film transistors enable faster response times and higher resolution displays. 2. What are the potential challenges in implementing this technology in mass-produced devices? - Challenges may include cost-effectiveness, manufacturing scalability, and compatibility with existing technologies.
Original Abstract Submitted
a display device includes: a substrate including a main display area and a component area, wherein the component area includes a transmission area and an auxiliary display area; a first thin-film transistor disposed in the component area and including a first semiconductor layer and a first gate electrode; a second thin-film transistor disposed in the component area and including a second semiconductor layer and a second gate electrode; a third gate electrode interposed between the first semiconductor layer and the second gate electrode; a first wiring extending within the auxiliary display area, and provided on a same layer as the third gate electrode; and a second wiring extending within the auxiliary display area, and provided on a same layer as the second gate electrode, wherein the first wiring and the second wiring are electrically connected to each other through a first contact hole penetrating insulating layers.
