Samsung display co., ltd. (20240321160). DISPLAY APPARATUS AND ELECTRONIC APPARATUS INCLUDING THE SAME simplified abstract
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DISPLAY APPARATUS AND ELECTRONIC APPARATUS INCLUDING THE SAME
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SEUNG-JUN Lee of Yongin-si (KR)
SEUNG-HWAN Cho of Yongin-si (KR)
DISPLAY APPARATUS AND ELECTRONIC APPARATUS INCLUDING THE SAME - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240321160 titled 'DISPLAY APPARATUS AND ELECTRONIC APPARATUS INCLUDING THE SAME
The abstract of the patent application describes a display apparatus that includes a data driver, a demux circuit, wiring mixing structures, a display panel, and a bending area. The data driver has multiple output amplifiers, and the demux circuit branches these amplifiers to output lines through demux switching. The wiring mixing structures connect the demux circuit to the display panel, with a bending area between them that includes a bending line for folding elements towards the rear surface of the display panel.
- Data driver with multiple output amplifiers
- Demux circuit for branching output amplifiers to output lines
- Wiring mixing structures connecting demux circuit to display panel
- Bending area with bending line for folding elements towards rear surface of display panel
- Innovative design for flexible display technology
Potential Applications: - Flexible displays for smartphones, tablets, and wearable devices - Curved or foldable screens for automotive displays - Flexible electronic paper for e-readers and signage
Problems Solved: - Enables the creation of flexible and foldable displays - Improves durability and functionality of display panels - Enhances design possibilities for electronic devices
Benefits: - Increased flexibility and durability of display technology - Expanded design options for manufacturers - Enhanced user experience with innovative display features
Commercial Applications: Flexible display technology can revolutionize the consumer electronics industry by enabling the development of new products with unique form factors and improved functionality.
Questions about the technology: 1. How does the bending area impact the overall design and functionality of the display apparatus? 2. What are the potential challenges in implementing this innovative display technology in mass-produced devices?
Original Abstract Submitted
a display apparatus is disclosed that includes a data driver, a demux circuit, a first wiring mixing structure, a second wiring mixing structure, a display panel and a bending area. the data driver includes first to fourth output amplifiers. the demux circuit is configured to branch the first to fourth output amplifiers to first to eighth output lines through demux switching. the first wiring mixing structure is connected to the demux circuit. the second wiring mixing structure is connected to the first wiring mixing structure. the display panel includes data lines connected to the second wiring mixing structure. the bending area is disposed between the display panel and the data driver. the demux circuit is disposed between an integrated circuit area of the data driver and the bending area. the bending area includes a bending line for folding elements toward a rear surface of the display panel. the display panel is disposed on a first side of the bending line and the demux circuit and the integrated circuit area are disposed on a second side of the bending line.
