Samsung display co., ltd. (20240321909). DISPLAY APPARATUS simplified abstract
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DISPLAY APPARATUS
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Semyung Kwon of Yongin-si (KR)
DISPLAY APPARATUS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240321909 titled 'DISPLAY APPARATUS
The abstract of a patent application describes a display apparatus that includes a substrate with a display area and a peripheral area, a transistor, a light-emitting element, and a scan driver.
- The display apparatus includes a substrate with distinct areas for display and peripheral functions.
- A transistor is present in the display area, along with a light-emitting element connected to the transistor.
- The scan driver, located in the peripheral area, consists of two transistors with different semiconductor layers and gate electrodes.
- Insulating layers on the substrate define dummy holes that do not overlap with the semiconductor layers, ensuring proper functionality.
Potential Applications: - This technology can be used in various display devices such as smartphones, tablets, and televisions. - It can also be applied in automotive displays, medical equipment, and wearable technology.
Problems Solved: - Enhances the efficiency and performance of display devices. - Provides a more reliable and stable scan driver system for improved display quality.
Benefits: - Higher resolution and image quality in display screens. - Lower power consumption and longer battery life in portable devices.
Commercial Applications: - Display manufacturers can integrate this technology into their products to offer enhanced visual experiences to consumers. - Companies in the electronics industry can utilize this innovation to stay competitive in the market.
Questions about the technology: 1. How does the use of different semiconductor materials in the transistors impact the overall performance of the display apparatus? 2. What are the specific advantages of having insulating layers with dummy holes in the scan driver system?
Frequently Updated Research: - Stay updated on advancements in oxide semiconductor technology for potential improvements in display performance.
Original Abstract Submitted
a display apparatus includes a substrate having a display area and a peripheral area outside the display area, a transistor in the display area and a light-emitting element electrically connected to the transistor, and a scan driver in the peripheral area, wherein the scan driver includes a first transistor disposed on the substrate and including a first semiconductor layer comprising an oxide semiconductor and a first gate electrode overlapping the first semiconductor layer, a second transistor disposed on the substrate and including a second semiconductor layer comprising a silicon semiconductor and a second gate electrode overlapping the second semiconductor layer, and insulating layers disposed on the substrate and defining dummy holes not overlapping the first semiconductor layer and the second semiconductor layer, wherein the dummy holes are spaced apart from the first semiconductor layer and the second semiconductor layer and overlap dummy semiconductor layers adjacent to the first semiconductor layer.
