Samsung display co., ltd. (20240290278). DISPLAY DEVICE simplified abstract
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DISPLAY DEVICE
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Jongchul Yoon of Yongin-si (KR)
Semyung Kwon of Yongin-si (KR)
Yeonggyu Kim of Yongin-si (KR)
DISPLAY DEVICE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240290278 titled 'DISPLAY DEVICE
The patent application describes a display device with a display area and a peripheral area, containing a transistor and a display element connected to the thin-film transistor in the display area, and a scan driver in the peripheral area.
- The scan driver includes a gate electrode with multiple prongs extending in one direction and connected to each other, as well as first and second dummy gate electrodes on either side of the prongs.
- The gate electrode design allows for efficient scanning and control of the display elements in the display area.
Potential Applications:
- This technology can be used in various types of display devices such as LCD screens, OLED displays, and electronic paper.
- It can also be applied in smart devices, wearable technology, and automotive displays.
Problems Solved:
- Enhances the efficiency and performance of display devices by improving the scanning process.
- Provides a more reliable and precise control mechanism for the display elements.
Benefits:
- Improved display quality and resolution.
- Enhanced energy efficiency and overall device performance.
- Simplified manufacturing process for display devices.
Commercial Applications:
- This technology can be utilized in the consumer electronics industry for the production of smartphones, tablets, laptops, and TVs.
- It also has potential applications in the automotive sector for in-vehicle displays and entertainment systems.
Questions about the technology: 1. How does the design of the gate electrode contribute to the efficiency of the scan driver? 2. What are the specific advantages of using dummy gate electrodes in the scan driver design?
Original Abstract Submitted
a display device includes a display area and a peripheral area, a transistor and a display element electrically connected to the thin-film transistor, the transistor and the display element being disposed in the display area, and a scan driver disposed in the peripheral area, wherein the scan driver includes a gate electrode having a plurality of prongs extending in a first direction and electrically connected to each other, and in a second direction intersecting the first direction, a first dummy gate electrode disposed on one side of the plurality of prongs and a second dummy gate electrode disposed on another side of the plurality of prongs.
