18537755. ELECTRONIC DEVICE INCLUDING A SENSOR LAYER simplified abstract (Samsung Display Co., LTD.)
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ELECTRONIC DEVICE INCLUDING A SENSOR LAYER
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Seung-Lyong Bok of Yongin-si (KR)
ELECTRONIC DEVICE INCLUDING A SENSOR LAYER - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18537755 titled 'ELECTRONIC DEVICE INCLUDING A SENSOR LAYER
The abstract describes an electronic device with a display layer and a sensor layer, where a sensing area and a peripheral area are defined within the sensor layer. The sensor layer includes multiple first electrodes in the sensing area, first trace lines, second electrode groups in the sensing area, and second trace lines connected to the second electrode groups and overlapping the sensing area. The second electrode groups consist of a first-second electrode and a second-second electrode, while the second trace lines include multiple first-second trace lines connected to the first-second electrode and a second-second trace line connected to the second-second electrode.
- Electronic device with display and sensor layers
- Sensing area and peripheral area defined within the sensor layer
- Multiple first electrodes in the sensing area
- Second electrode groups with first-second and second-second electrodes
- Second trace lines connected to second electrode groups
- Improved sensor functionality and accuracy
Potential Applications: - Touchscreen devices - Biometric security systems - Gesture recognition technology
Problems Solved: - Enhanced touch sensitivity - Improved accuracy in sensor readings
Benefits: - Increased device functionality - Enhanced user experience - Improved security features
Commercial Applications: Title: Advanced Touchscreen Technology for Enhanced User Experience This technology can be utilized in smartphones, tablets, laptops, and other electronic devices to provide users with a more intuitive and accurate touch interface. The enhanced sensor functionality can also be beneficial for applications requiring precise touch input, such as digital art creation or medical devices.
Questions about the technology: 1. How does this technology improve touch sensitivity compared to traditional touchscreen devices? 2. What are the potential security applications of this advanced sensor technology?
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Original Abstract Submitted
An electronic device includes a display layer, and a sensor layer. A sensing area and a peripheral area are defined within the sensor layer. The sensor layer includes a plurality of first electrodes disposed in the sensing area, a plurality of first trace lines, a plurality of second electrode groups disposed in the sensing area, and a plurality of second trace lines electrically connected to the plurality of second electrode groups and overlapping the sensing area. The plurality of second electrode groups include a first-second electrode and a second-second electrode. The plurality of second trace lines include a plurality of first-second trace lines electrically connected to the first-second electrode and a second-second trace line electrically connected to the second-second electrode.
