Samsung display co., ltd. (20240310939). DISPLAY DEVICE simplified abstract
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DISPLAY DEVICE
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Jongseok Kim of Yongin-si (KR)
Chiwook An of Hwaseong-si (KR)
Yong-hwan Park of Cheonan-si (KR)
DISPLAY DEVICE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240310939 titled 'DISPLAY DEVICE
The display device described in the patent application includes a display panel with a flat area containing a first display area and a first peripheral area, as well as a bending area with a second display area and a second peripheral area. Additionally, there is an input sensing unit on the display panel.
- The input sensing unit consists of first touch sensors with a mesh shape, extending parallel to a bending axis in the bending area and arranged perpendicular to that direction. There are also second touch sensors with a mesh shape, extending in the perpendicular direction and arranged parallel to the bending axis.
- The first touch sensors are connected to first connection electrodes, while the second touch sensors are connected to second connection electrodes. Touch signal lines are then connected to these connection electrodes.
Potential Applications: - This technology could be used in flexible displays for smartphones, tablets, and other electronic devices. - It could also be applied in wearable technology such as smartwatches and fitness trackers.
Problems Solved: - This technology allows for touch input on curved or flexible displays, enhancing user interaction with such devices. - It addresses the challenge of incorporating touch sensors in areas with different shapes and orientations on a display panel.
Benefits: - Improved user experience with flexible displays. - Increased versatility in design for electronic devices.
Commercial Applications: Flexible display technology for consumer electronics market.
Questions about the Technology: 1. How does the mesh shape of the touch sensors contribute to the functionality of the display device? 2. What are the advantages of having touch sensors in both the flat and bending areas of the display panel?
Original Abstract Submitted
a display device including a display panel including a flat area including a first display area and a first peripheral area adjacent to the first display area and a bending area including a second display area and a second peripheral area adjacent to the second display area, and an input sensing unit on the display panel. the input sensing unit includes first touch sensors having a mesh shape, extending in a first direction parallel to a bending axis of the bending area, and arranged in a second direction crossing the first direction, second touch sensors having a mesh shape, extending in the second direction, and arranged in the first direction, first connection electrodes respectively connected to ends of the first touch sensors, second connection electrodes respectively connected to ends of the second touch sensors, and touch signal lines connected to the first connection electrodes and the second connection electrodes.
