Samsung display co., ltd. (20240341144). DISPLAY PANEL, AND DISPLAY DEVICE INCLUDING THE SAME simplified abstract
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DISPLAY PANEL, AND DISPLAY DEVICE INCLUDING THE SAME
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Taewook Kang of Yongin-si (KR)
Wooyong Sung of Yongin-si (KR)
Joongeol Lee of Yongin-si (KR)
DISPLAY PANEL, AND DISPLAY DEVICE INCLUDING THE SAME - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240341144 titled 'DISPLAY PANEL, AND DISPLAY DEVICE INCLUDING THE SAME
Simplified Explanation:
The patent application describes a display panel with a glass substrate, a thin-film transistor, a display element, a multi-layer structure, and a thin-film encapsulation layer. The panel includes an opening area and a display area, with various insulating layers and encapsulation layers to protect the components.
- The display panel has a glass substrate with an opening area and a display area.
- A thin-film transistor with a semiconductor layer and gate electrode is located on the display area.
- The display element is connected to the thin-film transistor.
- A multi-layer structure includes insulating layers and a lower insulating layer between the glass substrate and the display element.
- A thin-film encapsulation layer covers the display element with inorganic and organic layers.
- The panel features a groove between the opening area and the display area, with different widths in the insulating layers.
Key Features and Innovation:
- Integration of thin-film transistor technology for display functionality.
- Multi-layer structure for insulation and protection of components.
- Thin-film encapsulation layer for enhanced durability.
- Groove design for efficient separation of display and opening areas.
Potential Applications:
- Consumer electronics such as smartphones, tablets, and laptops.
- Medical devices with display screens.
- Automotive displays for navigation and entertainment systems.
Problems Solved:
- Protection of delicate display components.
- Enhanced durability and longevity of display panels.
- Efficient design for optimal performance.
Benefits:
- Improved display quality and functionality.
- Increased lifespan of display panels.
- Enhanced reliability in various applications.
Commercial Applications:
The technology can be utilized in the manufacturing of consumer electronics, medical devices, automotive displays, and other electronic devices requiring high-quality display panels.
Questions about Display Panel Technology:
1. How does the multi-layer structure contribute to the durability of the display panel? 2. What are the specific benefits of the thin-film encapsulation layer in protecting the display element?
Original Abstract Submitted
a display panel including a glass substrate having an opening area, and a display area at least partially surrounding the opening area; a thin film transistor on the display area including a semiconductor layer and a gate electrode; a display element electrically connected to the thin film transistor; a multi-layer including an insulating layer and a lower insulating layer. the insulating layer is between the glass substrate and the display element and the lower insulating layer is between the glass substrate and the insulating layer; and a thin-film encapsulation layer covering the display element including an inorganic encapsulation layer and an organic encapsulation layer. the multi-layer includes a first groove between the opening area and the display area. a first width of a portion of the first groove in the lower insulating layer is greater than a second width of a portion of the first groove in the insulating layer.
