18404426. Semiconductor Device, Driver Circuit, And Display Device simplified abstract (Semiconductor Energy Laboratory Co., Ltd.)
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Semiconductor Device, Driver Circuit, And Display Device
Organization Name
Semiconductor Energy Laboratory Co., Ltd.
Inventor(s)
Hiroyuki Miyake of Atsugi (JP)
Kouhei Toyotaka of Atsugi (JP)
Shunpei Yamazaki of Tokyo (JP)
Semiconductor Device, Driver Circuit, And Display Device - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18404426 titled 'Semiconductor Device, Driver Circuit, And Display Device
Simplified Explanation: The patent application describes a semiconductor device with a gate driver circuit that allows for a narrowed bezel design by optimizing the layout of the circuit components.
- The gate driver circuit includes a shift register unit, a demultiplexer circuit, and multiple signal lines for transmitting clock signals.
- By connecting the signal lines to one stage of the shift register unit, multiple output signals can be generated, reducing the size of the circuit.
- The innovative design reduces the area occupied by the shift register unit, resulting in a narrower bezel compared to conventional designs.
Key Features and Innovation:
- Optimization of the gate driver circuit layout to achieve a narrowed bezel design.
- Connection of multiple signal lines to one stage of the shift register unit to increase output signals.
- Reduction in the size of the shift register unit area compared to traditional designs.
Potential Applications: The technology can be applied in the manufacturing of display devices, such as smartphones, tablets, and monitors, to achieve a sleek and modern design with a narrowed bezel.
Problems Solved: The technology addresses the challenge of designing semiconductor devices with limited space for circuit components while maintaining functionality and performance.
Benefits:
- Enhanced design aesthetics with a narrowed bezel.
- Efficient use of space within the semiconductor device.
- Improved performance and functionality of the gate driver circuit.
Commercial Applications: The technology can be utilized in the consumer electronics industry for the production of display devices with slim bezels, appealing to consumers looking for modern and stylish products.
Prior Art: Prior research in the field of semiconductor device design and display technology may provide insights into similar approaches to optimizing circuit layouts for space efficiency.
Frequently Updated Research: Ongoing research in semiconductor manufacturing and display technology may lead to further advancements in circuit design for narrowed bezel displays.
Questions about the Technology: 1. How does the narrowed bezel design impact the overall aesthetics of display devices? 2. What are the potential cost implications of implementing this technology in semiconductor manufacturing processes?
Original Abstract Submitted
To provide a semiconductor device including a narrowed bezel obtained by designing a gate driver circuit. A gate driver of a display device includes a shift register unit, a demultiplexer circuit, and n signal lines. By connecting the n signal lines for transmitting clock signals to one stage of the shift register unit, (n−) output signals can be output. The larger n becomes, the smaller the rate of signal lines for transmitting clock signals which do not contribute to output becomes; accordingly, the area of the shift register unit part is small compared to a conventional structure in which one stage of a shift register unit outputs one output signal. Therefore, the gate driver circuit can have a narrow bezel.
