Samsung display co., ltd. (20240324407). DISPLAY APPARATUS simplified abstract
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DISPLAY APPARATUS
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DISPLAY APPARATUS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240324407 titled 'DISPLAY APPARATUS
Simplified Explanation:
The patent application describes a display apparatus with a unique structure in the peripheral area surrounding the display area.
Key Features and Innovation:
- Substrate with display and peripheral areas
- Pixel circuit and display device in the display area
- Thin-film encapsulation layer with inorganic and organic films
- First and second power supply lines in the peripheral area
- Dam surrounding the display area with different structures in its portions
Potential Applications: This technology can be used in various display devices such as smartphones, tablets, and televisions.
Problems Solved: This technology addresses issues related to protecting the display device and ensuring proper power supply distribution in the peripheral area.
Benefits:
- Enhanced protection for the display device
- Efficient power supply distribution
- Improved overall performance of the display apparatus
Commercial Applications: The technology can be applied in consumer electronics, automotive displays, and medical devices, enhancing their functionality and durability.
Prior Art: Prior art related to this technology may include patents or research papers on display device structures and encapsulation techniques.
Frequently Updated Research: Researchers may be exploring advancements in thin-film encapsulation materials or power supply optimization for display devices.
Questions about Display Apparatus: 1. What are the potential challenges in implementing this technology in large-scale displays? 2. How does the unique structure of the dam contribute to the overall performance of the display apparatus?
Original Abstract Submitted
a display apparatus includes: a substrate comprising a display area and a peripheral area around the display area; a pixel circuit in the display area and a display device connected to the pixel circuit; a thin-film encapsulation layer covering the display device and comprising at least one inorganic film and at least one organic film; a first power supply line and a second power supply line in the peripheral area and spaced apart from each other; and a dam in the peripheral area and surrounding the display area, the dam comprising a first portion at least partially overlapping the first power supply line and a second portion at least partially overlapping the second power supply line, wherein the first portion and the second portion of the dam have different stacked structures from each other.
