Lg display co., ltd. (20240257682). FOLDABLE DISPLAY DEVICE simplified abstract
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FOLDABLE DISPLAY DEVICE
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
SeongTae Cho of Goyang-si (KR)
Rakhee Park of Changwon-si (KR)
Hyunyoung Lee of Gyeongsan-si (KR)
FOLDABLE DISPLAY DEVICE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240257682 titled 'FOLDABLE DISPLAY DEVICE
The abstract describes a foldable display device with a substrate containing a display area, a folding area, and a non-display area. It also includes a pixel circuit unit, an encapsulation portion, a touch sensing unit with touch electrodes, lines on the bending area, and an antistatic member with the same material as the touch electrodes.
- The device features a foldable design with a display area, folding area, and non-display area.
- It includes a pixel circuit unit for displaying content.
- The touch sensing unit with touch electrodes allows for interactive touch functionality.
- The presence of lines on the bending area ensures flexibility and durability.
- The antistatic member in the bending area helps prevent static electricity buildup.
Potential Applications: - Foldable smartphones - Foldable tablets - Foldable e-readers
Problems Solved: - Enhancing the durability of foldable displays - Improving touch sensitivity in foldable devices
Benefits: - Increased flexibility and portability - Enhanced user experience with touch functionality - Reduced risk of damage from static electricity
Commercial Applications: Foldable display devices could revolutionize the smartphone and tablet market by offering innovative designs that cater to users' needs for portability and functionality.
Questions about Foldable Display Device: 1. How does the antistatic member contribute to the overall performance of the device?
The antistatic member helps prevent static electricity buildup, which can damage the display and affect touch sensitivity.
2. What are the potential challenges in implementing touch functionality in foldable displays?
Implementing touch functionality in foldable displays may require advanced technology to ensure durability and accuracy.
Original Abstract Submitted
a foldable display device includes a substrate including a display area including a folding area and a non-display area surrounding the display area and including a bending area and a pad area; a pixel circuit unit disposed on the substrate in the display area; an encapsulation portion disposed on the pixel circuit unit; a touch sensing unit disposed on the encapsulation portion and including touch electrodes; a plurality of lines disposed on the bending area; and an antistatic member disposed in the bending area and including the same material as the touch electrodes.
