Samsung display co., ltd. (20240224590). DISPLAY PANEL AND DISPLAY APPARATUS INCLUDING THE SAME simplified abstract
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DISPLAY PANEL AND DISPLAY APPARATUS INCLUDING THE SAME
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Beomsoo Park of Yongin-si (KR)
Youngmin Kwon of Yongin-si (KR)
Seongjun Lee of Yongin-si (KR)
Jinwhan Jung of Yongin-si (KR)
DISPLAY PANEL AND DISPLAY APPARATUS INCLUDING THE SAME - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240224590 titled 'DISPLAY PANEL AND DISPLAY APPARATUS INCLUDING THE SAME
The patent application describes a display panel with a substrate divided into three areas: a first area, a second area, and a third area protruding from the second area. Display devices and pixel circuits, each containing a thin-film transistor, are arranged in the first and second areas. Data lines, scan lines, and connection lines are also present in the display panel.
- Display panel with substrate divided into three areas
- Display devices and pixel circuits with thin-film transistors in first and second areas
- Data lines, scan lines, and connection lines for connectivity
- Connection lines on a different layer connecting data lines to conductive layers in the third area
- Folding line extending in a first direction dividing the first and second areas
Potential Applications: - Foldable displays for smartphones and tablets - Flexible displays for wearable technology - Curved displays for automotive and aerospace applications
Problems Solved: - Enables the creation of foldable and flexible displays - Provides a solution for connecting data lines to conductive layers in a protruding area
Benefits: - Enhanced design possibilities for electronic devices - Improved durability and flexibility of display panels - Increased functionality in various industries such as consumer electronics and automotive
Commercial Applications: Title: "Innovative Display Panel Technology for Next-Generation Devices" This technology can be utilized in the development of foldable smartphones, flexible tablets, curved automotive displays, and wearable technology, catering to a wide range of consumer electronics and industrial applications.
Questions about the technology: 1. How does the folding line impact the functionality of the display panel? The folding line allows for a seamless transition between the first and second areas of the substrate, enabling the panel to bend without damaging the display devices and pixel circuits.
2. What are the advantages of using thin-film transistors in pixel circuits? Thin-film transistors offer improved performance, efficiency, and flexibility compared to traditional transistors, making them ideal for use in display panels for various electronic devices.
Original Abstract Submitted
provided is a display panel including a substrate including a first area and a second area disposed on respective sides of a folding line extending in a first direction and a third area protruding from the second area, display devices arranged in a display area of the first area and the second area, pixel circuits arranged in the display area and each comprising a thin-film transistor, data lines connected to the pixel circuits, respectively, and extending in the first direction, scan lines extending in a second direction crossing the first direction, and connection lines arranged on a layer different from the data lines, connecting the data lines to conductive layers arranged in the third area, respectively, and extending from the display area to the third area.
