Samsung display co., ltd. (20240242670). DISPLAY DEVICE simplified abstract
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DISPLAY DEVICE
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Hee Rim Song of Yongin-si (KR)
Hee Jean Park of Yongin-si (KR)
Cheol Gon Lee of Yongin-si (KR)
DISPLAY DEVICE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240242670 titled 'DISPLAY DEVICE
The abstract describes a display system that includes a light emitting element, a driving transistor, a light sensing element, a first sensing transistor, and a shielding electrode.
- Light emitting element emits light
- Driving transistor controls driving current through the light emitting element
- Light sensing element generates photocurrent according to external light
- First sensing transistor controls sensing current flowing to a readout line based on voltage of its gate electrode
- Shielding electrode surrounds the gate electrode of the first sensing transistor
Potential Applications: - Display technology - Light sensing applications - Electronic devices with light emitting and sensing capabilities
Problems Solved: - Efficient control of light emitting and sensing elements - Precise sensing of external light conditions - Improved display performance
Benefits: - Enhanced display quality - Energy efficiency - Accurate light sensing capabilities
Commercial Applications: Title: Advanced Display Systems for Enhanced User Experience This technology can be used in: - Smartphones - Tablets - Wearable devices - Automotive displays
Questions about the technology: 1. How does the shielding electrode improve the performance of the display system?
The shielding electrode helps to reduce interference and improve the accuracy of light sensing.
2. What are the potential advantages of integrating light emitting and sensing elements in a display?
Integrating these elements can lead to more efficient and versatile display systems.
Original Abstract Submitted
a display includes a light emitting element that emits light, a driving transistor that controls a driving current flowing through the light emitting element, a light sensing element spaced apart from the light emitting element and generating a photocurrent according to external light, a first sensing transistor that controls a sensing current flowing to a readout line according to a voltage of a gate electrode of the first sensing transistor, which is electrically connected to an electrode of the light sensing element, and a shielding electrode disposed around a side of the gate electrode of the first sensing transistor in plan view.
