Display device

By adopting a multi-layer structure display panel design, the existing display equipment has been solved in terms of flexibility and reliability, and complex appearance design and high reliability display equipment are realized.

JP7670917B2Active Publication Date: 2025-04-30SEMICON ENERGY LAB CO LTD

Patent Information

Application Number
JP2024163310
Authority / Receiving Office
JP · JP
Patent Type
Patents
Current Assignee / Owner
Priority Date
2018-01-30
Filing Date
2024-09-20
Publication Date
2025-04-30
Estimated Expiration
2039-01-17

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Existing display equipment lacks flexibility in the design and manufacturing process, making it difficult to meet the needs of complex appearance and high reliability.

Method used

The display panel design adopts a multi-layer structure, including a display area, a first functional layer and a second functional layer. The first functional layer includes a pixel circuit and a scan line, and the second functional layer includes a driving circuit and a conductor, and the layout flexibility of the driving circuit is increased through the connection port.

Benefits of technology

The display panel is achieved with high flexibility and reliability, adaptable to complex form factors and reduce the possibility of connection failures.

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Abstract

To provide a novel display panel with excellent convenience or reliability.SOLUTION: In the display panel having a display area, a first functional layer and a second functional layer, the display area includes a pixel, and the pixel includes a display element and a pixel circuit. The first functional layer includes the pixel circuit, a scan line and a first connection part. The display element is electrically connected to the pixel circuit. The pixel circuit is electrically connected to the scan line. The second functional layer has an area overlapping with the first functional layer. The second functional layer includes a drive circuit and wiring. The drive circuit is provided so as to sandwich the pixel circuit between itself and the display element. The wiring is electrically connected to the scan line at the first connection part. The wiring is electrically connected to the drive circuit.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1
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Description

[Technical field]

[0001] One embodiment of the present invention relates to a display panel, a display device, an input / output device, or an information processing device.

[0002] Note that one embodiment of the present invention is not limited to the above technical field. The technical field of one aspect relates to an article, a method, or a manufacturing method. One aspect of the present invention is a process, machine, manufacture, or composition. Therefore, the present invention more specifically disclosed herein The technical field of one embodiment of the present invention is a semiconductor device, a display device, a light-emitting device, a power storage device, a memory device, The driving method thereof or the manufacturing method thereof can be given as an example. [Background technology]

[0003] The display region and the terminal electrodes overlap each other, and the terminal electrodes overlap the display region. A display device is known in which the non-display surface side of the display panel is electrically connected to an external electrode (Patent Document 1).

[0004] In addition, a flexible panel substrate serving as a display screen and a display unit for the panel substrate A display unit having display elements arranged vertically and horizontally on a surface opposite to the display surface, and a drive circuit unit. The driving circuit section is formed on a flexible driving circuit board by a flexible semiconductor material. A display device in which a semiconductor element formed on the substrate is mounted is known (Patent Document 2). [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0005] [Patent Document 1] US Patent Application Publication No. 2016 / 0300853 [Patent Document 2] US Patent Application Publication No. 2002 / 0071082 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0006] An object of one embodiment of the present invention is to provide a novel display panel that is highly convenient or reliable. Alternatively, the object of the present invention is to provide a novel display device that is highly convenient or reliable. Alternatively, the objective of the present invention is to provide a novel input / output device that is highly convenient or reliable. Another object of the present invention is to provide a novel information processing device that is highly convenient and reliable. The object is to provide a new display panel, a new display device, a new input / output device, a new It is an object of the present invention to provide a new data processing device or a new semiconductor device.

[0007] The description of these problems does not preclude the existence of other problems. It is not necessary for the embodiment to solve all of these problems. The above will become apparent from the description in the specification, drawings, claims, etc. It is possible to extract other issues from the descriptions in the patent, claims, etc. [Means for solving the problem]

[0008] (1) One aspect of the present invention is a display region 231, a first functional layer 520A, and a second functional layer 5 20B and a first connection portion 591C(i,y).

[0009] The display area 231 includes a pixel 702(i,j). The pixel 702(i,j) is a display element 550(i,j) and pixel circuit 530(i,j).

[0010] The first functional layer 520A includes pixel circuits 530(i,j) and scan lines G1(i). The display element 550(i,j) is electrically connected to the pixel circuit 530(i,j).

[0011] The pixel circuit 530(i,j) is electrically connected to a scanning line G1(i).

[0012] The second functional layer 520B has an area overlapping with the first functional layer 520A, and the second functional layer 52 0B includes the driving circuit GD and the wiring G2(i).

[0013] The driving circuit GD is arranged so as to sandwich the pixel circuit 530(i,j) between itself and the display element 550(i,j). It will be set up like this.

[0014] The wiring G2(i) is electrically connected to the scanning line G1(i) at the first connection portion 591C(i,y). The wiring G2(i) is electrically connected to the driving circuit GD.

[0015] This allows for greater freedom in arranging the drive circuits GD. The driving circuit GD can be arranged on top of the 231. It is no longer necessary to make the display panel 700 conform to the outer shape of the display panel 700. For example, a curved line can be used for the outline of the display area 231. Alternatively, the outer shape of the display panel 700 can be made smaller. As a result, convenience and It is possible to provide a novel display panel having excellent reliability.

[0016] (2) In addition, one aspect of the present invention is the above-mentioned display panel 700 having a terminal 519C(j). be.

[0017] The first functional layer 520A includes a signal line S1(j), an auxiliary signal line S2(j), and a second connection portion Includes 591D(j).

[0018] The signal line S1(j) is electrically connected to the pixel circuit 530(i,j), and the signal line S1(j) is electrically connected to the auxiliary signal line S2(j) at the second connection portion 591D(j). .

[0019] The auxiliary signal line S2(j) has an area where it intersects with another signal line S1(j+1), and the auxiliary signal line S 2(j) is electrically connected to terminal 519C(j).

[0020] This allows for greater freedom in the arrangement of terminals 519C(j). This increases the degree of freedom in determining the outer shape of the display panel 700. As a result, a novel display panel with excellent convenience and reliability can be produced. can provide the following:

[0021] (3) In addition, in one aspect of the present invention, the display area 231 is a single scanning line G1(i) and a single scanning line G2(i) and a single scanning line G3(i) and a single scanning line G4(i). The other scan lines G1(p) have fewer pixels and electrical connections than the scan line G1(i). The display panel is connected to the

[0022] (4) In addition, in one aspect of the present invention, the display area 231 is connected to one signal line S1(j) and another signal line S2(j). The other signal lines S1(q) are electrically connected to fewer pixels than the signal line S1(j). The display panel is connected to the

[0023] This allows for greater freedom in determining the outer shape of the display panel 700. A curved line can be used for the contour of the area 231. Alternatively, the display area using the curved line can be Or, for example, you can place pixels along a curve. As a result, a novel display panel that is highly convenient and reliable can be provided. Cut.

[0024] (5) In one embodiment of the present invention, the display area 231 includes a group of pixels 702(i,1) to 702(i,n) and another set of pixels 702(1,j) through 702(m,j). The above display panel.

[0025] The group of pixels 702(i,1) through 702(i,n) includes pixel 702(i,j); A group of pixels 702(i,1) to 702(i,n) are arranged in a row direction. A group of pixels 702(i,1) to 702(i,n) are electrically connected to a scan line G1(i). Connected.

[0026] Another group of pixels 702(1,j) through 702(m,j) are Pixels 702(1,j) through 702(m,j) cross the row direction. In addition, another group of pixels 702(1,j) to 702(m,j) are arranged in the column direction. is electrically connected to signal line S1(j).

[0027] This allows image information to be provided to multiple pixels, resulting in increased convenience or reliability. It is possible to provide a novel display panel with excellent reliability.

[0028] (6) In addition, one aspect of the present invention is a group of connection parts 591C(i,1) to 591C( i, h), where h is a natural number greater than 1. A natural number smaller than n is preferred.

[0029] The group of connectors 591C(i,1) to 591C(i,h) is the first connector 591C (i,y), and scan line G1(i) includes a group of connectors 591C(i,1) to 5 At 91C(i,h), it is electrically connected to the wiring G2(i).

[0030] This allows the scanning line G1(i) to be electrically connected to the wiring G2(i). This can reduce the probability of connection failure. As a result, convenience or reliability is reduced. It is possible to provide an excellent and novel display panel.

[0031] (7) In one aspect of the present invention, the first connection portion 591C(i,y) includes a conductive member CP. The conductive member CP has a function of electrically connecting the scanning line G1(i) and the wiring G2(i). This is the display panel 700 described above.

[0032] This allows the scanning line G1(i) to be electrically connected to the wiring G2(i). This can reduce the probability of connection failure. As a result, convenience or reliability is reduced. It is possible to provide an excellent and novel display panel.

[0033] (8) Furthermore, one aspect of the present invention is a display device having the above-mentioned display panel 700 and a control unit 238. It is a display device.

[0034] The control unit 238 is supplied with the image information V1 and the control information CI. 1, information V11 is generated, and the control unit 238 generates a control signal S based on the control information CI. P. The control unit 238 also supplies information V11 and a control signal SP.

[0035] The display panel 700 is supplied with information V11 and a control signal SP. operates based on the control signal SP, and pixel 702(i,j) displays based on information V11. do.

[0036] This allows image information to be displayed using the display element. This makes it possible to provide a novel display device with excellent reliability.

[0037] (9) Another embodiment of the present invention is an input / output device including an input unit 240 and a display unit 230. It is.

[0038] The display unit 230 includes the above-mentioned display panel 700, and the input unit 240 includes a detection area 241. .

[0039] The input unit 270 detects an object approaching the detection area 241, and the detection area 241 is located at the pixel 702 ( i, j) and

[0040] As a result, while the image information is being displayed using the display unit, the area overlapping the display unit and the adjacent area can be easily viewed. Or, a finger or other object placed close to the display can be used as a pointer to indicate the position. Alternatively, the location information can be associated with the image information to be displayed on the display unit. As a result, a novel input / output device with excellent convenience and reliability can be provided. It is possible.

[0041] (10) Another aspect of the present invention is a keyboard, a hardware button, a pointing device, Devices, touch sensors, illuminance sensors, imaging devices, voice input devices, eye gaze input devices, posture detection and the display panel described above.

[0042] This allows the image information or control information to be generated based on information provided using various input devices. The information can be generated by a computing device. As a result, a novel method that is convenient or reliable can be provided. It is possible to provide an information processing device.

[0043] In the drawings accompanying this specification, components are classified by function and are shown as independent blocks. However, it is difficult to completely separate the components by function in the actual system. It is possible that one component may be involved in multiple functions.

[0044] In this specification, the source and drain of a transistor are used to indicate the polarity and The name changes depending on the potential applied to the terminal. Generally, n-channel In a transistor with a low potential, the terminal to which the low potential is applied is called the source, and the terminal to which the high potential is applied is called the The terminal to which the transistor is connected is called the drain. The terminal to which the high potential is applied is called the drain, and the terminal to which the high potential is applied is called the source. For convenience, let us assume that the source and drain are fixed. In some cases, the connection relationship between the source and drain is explained, but in reality, the connection between the source and drain is determined according to the above potential relationship. The way they are handled changes.

[0045] In this specification, the source of a transistor is a part of a semiconductor film that functions as an active layer. The term "transistor" refers to a source region connected to the semiconductor film, or a source electrode connected to the semiconductor film. The drain of the transistor is a drain region that is a part of the semiconductor film, or a region that is a part of the semiconductor film. "gate" means a gate electrode.

[0046] In this specification, the state in which transistors are connected in series refers to, for example, a first transistor Only one of the source or drain of one transistor is connected to the source or drain of the second transistor. It also means that the transistors are connected in parallel. The state where either the source or drain of the first transistor is connected to the second transistor and the source or drain of the first transistor is connected to one of the source and drain of the second transistor. This means that the other of the two transistors is connected to the other of the source or drain of the second transistor. do.

[0047] In this specification, the term "connection" refers to an electrical connection, and a current, voltage, or potential is supplied. Therefore, the connected state corresponds to a state in which the does not necessarily refer to the state in which a current, voltage or potential is available or transferable. The signals are transmitted through circuit elements such as wiring, resistors, diodes, and transistors. This also includes the state of being directly connected.

[0048] In this specification, even if components that are independent on the circuit diagram are connected to each other, However, in reality, for example, when a part of a wiring functions as an electrode, one conductive film may be connected to multiple In this specification, the term "connection" refers to such a connection. Cases in which one conductive film has the functions of multiple components are also included in this category.

[0049] In this specification, one of the first electrode and the second electrode of a transistor is a source the first electrode and the second electrode is the drain electrode. Effect of the Invention

[0050] According to one aspect of the present invention, there is provided a novel display panel which is highly convenient or reliable. Alternatively, a novel display device with excellent convenience or reliability can be provided. Alternatively, it is possible to provide a novel input / output device that is highly convenient and reliable. It is possible to provide a novel information processing device that is highly convenient or reliable. Novel display panel, novel display device, novel input / output device, novel information processing device or novel It is possible to provide a semiconductor device.

[0051] The description of these effects does not preclude the existence of other effects. An embodiment does not necessarily have to have all of these effects. Effects other than these may also be included. The above is self-evident from the description, drawings, claims, etc. Other effects can be extracted from the claims and other descriptions. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0052] [Figure 1] 1A to 1C illustrate a structure of a display panel according to an embodiment. [Diagram 2] 1A to 1C illustrate a structure of a display panel according to an embodiment. [Diagram 3] 1A to 1C illustrate a structure of a display panel according to an embodiment. [Figure 4] 1 is a cross-sectional view illustrating a structure of a display panel according to an embodiment. [Diagram 5] 1 is a cross-sectional view illustrating a structure of a display panel according to an embodiment. [Figure 6] 1A to 1C illustrate a structure of a display panel according to an embodiment. [Figure 7] 1A to 1C illustrate a structure of a display panel according to an embodiment. [Figure 8] 1 is a cross-sectional view illustrating a structure of a display panel according to an embodiment. [Figure 9] 1 is a cross-sectional view illustrating a structure of a display panel according to an embodiment. [Figure 10] 1A to 1C illustrate a structure of a display panel according to an embodiment. [Figure 11] 1A to 1C are diagrams illustrating display devices according to an embodiment; [Figure 12] 1A and 1B are diagrams illustrating an input / output device according to an embodiment. [Figure 13] 1A and 1B are diagrams illustrating an information processing device according to an embodiment. [Figure 14] 4 is a flowchart illustrating a program according to the embodiment. [Figure 15] 1A and 1B are diagrams illustrating an input / output device according to an embodiment. [Figure 16] 1A and 1B are diagrams illustrating an information processing device according to an embodiment. [Figure 17] 1A and 1B are diagrams illustrating an information processing device according to an embodiment. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0053] One aspect of the present invention is a display having a display region, a first functional layer, a second functional layer, and a first connection portion. The display panel includes a display region having pixels, and the pixels have display elements and pixel circuits. The first functional layer includes pixel circuits and scanning lines, and the display elements are electrically connected to the pixel circuits. The pixel circuit is electrically connected to the scanning line. The second functional layer overlaps the first functional layer. The second functional layer includes a driving circuit and wiring, and the driving circuit is disposed between the display element and the The wiring is provided so as to sandwich the pixel circuit. The wiring is electrically connected to the scanning line at the first connection portion. The wiring is electrically connected to a drive circuit.

[0054] This allows for greater freedom in arranging the drive circuits. The driver circuits can be arranged in a rectangular shape. For example, a curve can be used to outline the display area. As a result, a novel display device with excellent convenience and reliability can be obtained. A panel can be provided.

[0055] The embodiment will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. However, the present invention is not limited to the following description. The present invention is not limited to the above embodiment, and various changes and modifications may be made in the form and details without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. It will be easily understood by those skilled in the art that the above-mentioned invention can be obtained by the following embodiments. The present invention should not be construed as being limited to the contents described below. The same reference numerals are used in different drawings to indicate the same parts or parts having similar functions. A repeated explanation will be omitted.

[0056] (Embodiment 1) In this embodiment, a structure of a display panel according to one embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. He explains.

[0057] FIG. 1 illustrates a structure of a display panel according to one embodiment of the present invention. 1B is a top view of a display panel according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 1B is a top view of a display panel according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. This is a cross-sectional view taken along the line X4 and X9-X10.

[0058] FIG. 2 illustrates a structure of a display panel according to one embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2(B) is a schematic diagram of a display panel according to the embodiment, and FIG. 2(A) illustrates a pixel 702(i,j). 1 is a pixel circuit showing a pixel state of a pixel.

[0059] FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating a structure of a display panel according to one embodiment of the present invention. 3(B) is a top view corresponding to FIG. 3(A). do.

[0060] FIG. 4 illustrates a structure of a display panel according to one embodiment of the present invention. 4(B) is a cross-sectional view taken along line Y1-Y2 of FIG. 4(A), and FIG. 4(B) is a cross-sectional view illustrating a part of FIG. 4(A). FIG.

[0061] 5 is a diagram illustrating a configuration of a display panel according to one embodiment of the present invention. This is a cross-sectional view taken along line Y3-Y4.

[0062] FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating a configuration of a display panel according to one embodiment of the present invention. 6(B) is a schematic diagram illustrating the details of FIG. 6(A). FIG.

[0063] FIG. 7(A) is a top view for explaining a part of FIG. 6(B), and FIG. 7(B) is a top view for explaining another part of FIG. 6(B). FIG.

[0064] FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating a configuration of a modified example of a display panel according to an embodiment of the present invention. ) is a cross-sectional view taken along line Y1-Y2.

[0065] FIG. 9 is a diagram illustrating a configuration of a modified example of the display panel according to one embodiment of the present invention. ) is a cross-sectional view taken along line Y3-Y4.

[0066] FIG. 10 illustrates a structure of a display panel according to one embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 10(B) is a perspective view of FIG. 10(A). It is.

[0067] In this specification, variables whose values ​​are integers of 1 or more may be used as symbols. For example, let (p) contain a variable p whose value is an integer greater than or equal to 1, and specify any of the components up to p. For example, the variables m and m, which take integer values ​​of 1 or more, and variable n, (m,n) is treated as a code that identifies one of the maximum m × n components. It may be used in parts.

[0068] <Display panel configuration example 1.> The display panel 700 described in this embodiment includes a display region 231, a functional layer 520A, and a functional The conductive layer 520B and the first connecting portion 591C(i, y) (see FIGS. 1(A) and 1 (See (B)).

[0069] Configuration example 1 of display area 231 The display area 231 includes a pixel 702(i,j).

[0070] <<Configuration example 1 of pixel 702(i,j)>> Pixel 702(i,j) includes display element 550(i,j) and pixel circuit 530(i,j). (See Figures 1(B) and 2(B)).

[0071] Configuration example 1 of functional layer 520A The functional layer 520A includes pixel circuits 530(i,j) and scanning lines G1(i) (FIG. 2(B) ) and Figure 4(A)).

[0072] Configuration example 1 of display element 550(i,j) The display element 550(i,j) is electrically connected to the pixel circuit 530(i,j) (FIG. 1( B), see Figure 2(B) and Figure 5).

[0073] The display element 550(i,j) has a function of emitting light. The layer 553(j) includes a layer 553(j) that includes a non-magnetic material (see FIG. 5).

[0074] For example, a display element having a function of emitting light may be used as the display element 550(i, j). Specifically, organic electroluminescence elements, inorganic electroluminescence elements, light-emitting diodes such as micro LEDs or QDLEDs (Quantum Dot LEDs) t LED) or the like can be used for the display element 550(i,j).

[0075] Example 1 of the configuration of layer 553(j) containing a luminescent material For example, a strip-shaped laminated material that is long in the column direction along the signal line S1(j) is The insulating layer 553(j) may be formed of a fluorine-containing material.

[0076] Specifically, a layer 553(j) containing a light-emitting material, a layer 553(j+1 ) and a layer 553(j+2) containing a light-emitting material, As a result, for example, the light emitted by the display element 550(i,j) can be The hue can be different for each row.

[0077] For example, a material that emits blue light, a material that emits green light, and a material that emits red light may be It can be used for materials that emit light of different hues.

[0078] Example 2 of the layer 553(j) containing a luminescent material For example, a layer of laminated material that emits white light may be formed by laminating a layer 553 containing a light-emitting material. (j) can be used.

[0079] Specifically, materials that emit light of different hues are arranged in layers 553(j) containing luminescent materials. can be used.

[0080] For example, a layer containing a luminescent material including a fluorescent material that emits blue light and a layer containing a fluorescent material that emits green and red light A laminated material in which a layer containing a material other than a fluorescent material that emits light is laminated is laminated with a layer containing a luminescent material. 553(j) or luminescent material that contains a fluorescent material that emits blue light. A laminated material in which a layer containing a material and a layer containing a material other than a fluorescent material that emits yellow light are laminated. The material may be used for layer 553(j) that includes the luminescent material.

[0081] For example, a light-emitting unit can be used in layer 553(j) that includes a light-emitting material. The unit has one region where electrons injected from one side recombine with holes injected from the other side. The light-emitting unit includes a light-emitting material, and the light-emitting material is a material that is capable of reacting with electrons and holes. The energy produced by the combination is released as light.

[0082] For example, multiple light-emitting units and intermediate layers may be used in the layer 553(j) that contains the light-emitting material. The intermediate layer has a region sandwiched between two light-emitting units. The intermediate layer supplies holes to the light-emitting unit arranged on the cathode side and supplies electrons to the light-emitting unit arranged on the anode side. The device has a function of supplying electrons to the light-emitting units. A configuration including a first layer and an intermediate layer is sometimes called a tandem light emitting device.

[0083] For example, a light-emitting unit including a material that emits light of one hue and a material that emits light of another hue may be used. The light-emitting unit containing the emissive material may be used in layer 553(j).

[0084] For example, high molecular weight compounds (oligomers, dendrimers, polymers, etc.), medium molecular weight compounds (low molecular weight compounds), Compounds in the intermediate region between molecules and polymers (molecular weight 400 to 4000) and other luminescent materials It is possible to use a layer 553(j) containing

[0085] 《Electrode 551(i,j), electrode 552》 The electrode 551(i,j) is electrically connected to the pixel circuit 530(i,j) at a connection portion 591A. (See Figure 5.)

[0086] For example, a material that can be used for wiring or the like is used for the electrode 551(i, j) or the electrode 552. Specifically, a material having transparency to visible light can be used as the electrodes 551 (i, j) or electrode 552.

[0087] For example, conductive oxides or conductive oxides containing indium, indium oxide, indium The materials used are indium tin oxide, indium zinc oxide, zinc oxide, and zinc oxide doped with gallium. Alternatively, a metal film that is thin enough to transmit light can be used. A material that is transparent to visible light can be used.

[0088] For example, a metal film that transmits part of the light and reflects the other part of the light may be used as the electrode 551(i, j) or can be used for electrode 552. This allows, for example, electrodes 551(i,j) and The distance between the electrodes 552 can be adjusted. 0(i,j). Or, light of a certain wavelength can be captured more efficiently than other light. Or, light with a narrow half-width spectrum can be extracted. It can emit bright colored light.

[0089] For example, a film that efficiently reflects light can be used for the electrode 551(i, j) or the electrode 552. Specifically, a material containing silver and palladium, etc. or a material containing silver and copper, etc. The material can be used for the metal film.

[0090] Configuration example 1 of pixel circuit 530(i,j) The pixel circuit 530(i,j) is electrically connected to the scanning line G1(i) (see FIG. 2(B) and See Figure 4(A)).

[0091] For example, a switch, a transistor, a diode, a resistive element, an inductor, or a capacitive element. can be used for pixel circuit 530(i,j).

[0092] The pixel circuit 530(i,j) includes a switch SW2, a transistor M, and a capacitance element C21. For example, a transistor can be used for switch SW2.

[0093] <<Switch SW2 Configuration Example 1.>> The transistor used in the switch SW2 includes a semiconductor.

[0094] The transistor includes a semiconductor film 508, a conductive film 504, a conductive film 512A, and a conductive film 512B. (See FIG. 4(B)).

[0095] The semiconductor film 508 includes a region 508A electrically connected to the conductive film 512A, a region 508B electrically connected to the conductive film 512B, and a region 508C electrically connected to the conductive film 512C. The semiconductor film 508 includes a region 508A and a region 508B that are electrically connected to the Between the regions 508B is a region 508C.

[0096] The conductive film 504 has a region overlapping with the region 508C, and the conductive film 504 has a function of a gate electrode. can.

[0097] The insulating film 506 includes a region sandwiched between the semiconductor film 508 and the conductive film 504. The film 506 functions as a gate insulating film.

[0098] The conductive film 512A has either a function of a source electrode or a function of a drain electrode, and the conductive film 51 2B has the other of the source electrode function and the drain electrode function. A or the conductive film 512B can be used for the wiring G2(i).

[0099] {Example 1 of transistor M configuration} For example, a semiconductor film that can be formed in the same process is used for the switch SW2. The same configuration can be used for the switch SW2. It can be used for the transistors used and transistor M.

[0100] The conductive film 524 can be used for a transistor. The conductive film 524 has a region sandwiching the semiconductor film 508 between the conductive film 524 and the second gate electrode. The conductive film 524 can be electrically connected to the conductive film 504, for example.

[0101] For example, a semiconductor film that can be formed in the same process may be used for the driver circuit and the pixel circuit. It can be used in transistors.

[0102] For example, a bottom gate transistor or a top gate transistor is used as a pixel transistor. It can be used for the circuit 530(i,j) or for the transistor of the driver circuit. It is possible.

[0103] Configuration example 1 of semiconductor film 508 For example, a semiconductor containing a group 14 element can be used for the semiconductor film 508. The semiconductor film 508 can be made of a semiconductor containing silicon.

[0104] [Hydrogenated amorphous silicon] For example, hydrogenated amorphous silicon can be used for the semiconductor film 508. Microcrystalline silicon or the like can be used for the semiconductor film 508. Provides a display panel with less display unevenness than a display panel that uses silicon for the semiconductor film 508 Also, it is easy to increase the size of the display panel.

[0105] [Polysilicon] For example, polysilicon can be used for the semiconductor film 508. This allows, for example, The transistor has a higher efficiency than the transistor using amorphous silicon for the semiconductor film 508. The field effect mobility can be increased. Alternatively, for example, hydrogenated amorphous silicon The driving capability of the transistor can be improved as compared with a transistor using the semiconductor film 508. For example, a transistor using hydrogenated amorphous silicon for the semiconductor film 508 can be used to The aperture ratio can be improved.

[0106] Alternatively, for example, a transistor using hydrogenated amorphous silicon for the semiconductor film 508 may be used. This can improve the reliability of the transistor.

[0107] Alternatively, the temperature required for manufacturing a transistor may be, for example, a temperature required for manufacturing a transistor using single crystal silicon. It can be made lower than the standard.

[0108] Alternatively, a semiconductor film used for a transistor in a driver circuit may be used for a transistor in a pixel circuit. The insulating film can be formed in the same process as the semiconductor film. A driver circuit can be formed on the substrate. Alternatively, the number of components constituting the electronic device can be reduced. It is possible.

[0109] [Single crystal silicon] For example, single crystal silicon can be used for the semiconductor film. The resolution can be improved compared to a display panel using amorphous silicon for the semiconductor film 508. Alternatively, for example, a display panel using polysilicon for the semiconductor film 508 can display It is possible to provide a display panel with less unevenness. can provide a head mounted display.

[0110] Configuration example 2 of semiconductor film 508 For example, a metal oxide can be used for the semiconductor film 508. Compared to pixel circuits that use transistors with silicon semiconductor films, The time that the image signal can be held can be extended. While suppressing generation, the selection signal is set to less than 30 Hz, preferably less than 1 Hz, more preferably This can be provided at a frequency of less than once per minute. This can reduce fatigue caused by the driving of the motor and can also reduce power consumption during driving.

[0111] For example, a transistor including an oxide semiconductor can be used. An oxide semiconductor containing indium or an oxide semiconductor containing indium, gallium, and zinc is used as a semiconductor. It can be used for body membranes.

[0112] For example, the leakage current in the off state is In particular, a transistor smaller than that used in the conventional semiconductor device can be used. A transistor using a conductor as a semiconductor film can be used.

[0113] For example, a 25 nm thick film containing indium, gallium and zinc is applied to the semiconductor film 508. It can be used.

[0114] For example, a 10 nm thick film containing tantalum and nitrogen and a 300 nm thick film containing copper A laminated conductive film of these can be used as the conductive film 504. 506, a region is provided in which a film containing tantalum and nitrogen is sandwiched between the region.

[0115] For example, a 400 nm thick film containing silicon and nitrogen and a 400 nm thick film containing silicon, oxygen and nitrogen A laminated film in which a film having a thickness of 200 nm including a fluorine atom and a fluorine atom is laminated can be used as the insulating film 506. Note that the film containing silicon and nitrogen has silicon, oxygen, and It has regions sandwiching a nitrogen-containing film.

[0116] For example, a 50 nm thick film containing tungsten and a 400 nm thick film containing aluminum A conductive film in which a conductive film and a titanium-containing film having a thickness of 100 nm are laminated in this order is called a conductive film 512. A film containing tungsten can be used as the conductive film 512B. It has an area in contact with the membrane 508 .

[0117] By the way, for example, a bottom-gate transistor using amorphous silicon as a semiconductor The production line for bottom-gate transistors uses oxide semiconductors as the semiconductor. It can be easily modified into a production line. Also, for example, a top-gate type that uses polysilicon as a semiconductor The transistor production line is a top-gate transistor that uses oxide semiconductors as the semiconductor. Both modifications can be easily made to existing production lines, making effective use of existing production lines. It can be used.

[0118] This makes it possible to suppress flickering or reduce power consumption. Or, you can display fast-moving videos smoothly. Or, you can take pictures with rich gradations. As a result, a novel display panel with excellent convenience and reliability can be provided. can be provided.

[0119] Configuration example 3 of semiconductor film 508 For example, compound semiconductors can be used as the semiconductors of transistors. A semiconductor containing arsenic can be used.

[0120] For example, organic semiconductors can be used as the semiconductor of transistors. Organic semiconductors including cesene or graphene can be used for the semiconductor film.

[0121] Configuration example 1 of functional layer 520B The functional layer 520B has an area overlapping with the functional layer 520A (see FIG. 1(B)). The active layer 520B includes a driving circuit GD and wiring G2(i) (see FIG. 4(A)). For example, The insulating film 521B can be used as the functional layer 520B. The materials that can be used for the insulating film 521B can be used for the insulating film 521B.

[0122] <Driver circuit GD configuration example 1.> The driving circuit GD is arranged so as to sandwich the pixel circuit 530(i,j) between itself and the display element 550(i,j). (See FIG. 1(B)).

[0123] The driving circuit GD supplies a selection signal. For example, the driving circuit GD transmits the selection signal to a wiring G2 ( i) and then via a connection 591C(i,y) to the scanning line G1(i). Cut.

[0124] For example, the transistor MD can be used in the driver circuit GD (see FIG. 4(B)). In addition, the configuration that can be used for the transistor M can be used for the transistor MD. .

[0125] 《Configuration example 1 of scanning line G1(i)》 The scanning line G1(i) is connected to a driving circuit GD and a group of pixel circuits 530(i,1) to 530(i,n) (see FIG. 3(A) and FIG. 4(A)). As a result, the scanning line G1(i) can block noise generated by the driving circuit GD, for example. Alternatively, the noise generated by the pixel circuit 530(i,j) can be blocked. Or, it is possible to prevent a malfunction of the pixel circuit 530(i,j) due to noise. This can prevent malfunction of the drive circuit GD caused by noise. This can prevent deterioration of image quality.

[0126] {Example 1 of wiring G2(i)} The wiring G2(i) is electrically connected to the scanning line G1(i) at a connection portion 591C(i,y). The wiring G2(i) is electrically connected to the driving circuit GD. For example, the insulating film 521B, the insulating film 518, and the opening formed in the insulating film 516 are connected to the connecting portion 591C (i , y) (see FIG. 4(A) and FIG. 4(B)).

[0127] This allows for greater freedom in arranging the drive circuits GD. The driving circuit GD can be arranged on top of the 231. It is no longer necessary to make the display panel 700 conform to the outer shape of the display panel 700. For example, a curved line can be used for the outline of the display area 231. Alternatively, the outer shape of the display panel 700 can be reduced. By cutting, the outer shape of the display panel can be adjusted to a desired shape. As a result, convenience or reliability can be improved. It is possible to provide a novel display panel with excellent reliability.

[0128] <<Example 2 of wiring G2(i)>> For example, a conductive film having a lower electrical resistance than the scanning line G1(i) can be used for the wiring G2(i). Alternatively, a conductive film having a width narrower than that of the scanning line G1(i) can be used for the wiring G2(i). can be done.

[0129] This reduces the electrical resistance between the driving circuit GD and the pixel circuit 530(i,j). Alternatively, the degree of distortion occurring in the waveform of the control signal SP can be reduced. Or, the degree of feedthrough can be reduced, resulting in improved convenience or reliability. It is therefore possible to provide a novel display panel having excellent optical properties.

[0130] <Display panel configuration example 2.> Moreover, the display panel 700 described in this embodiment has a terminal 519C(j) (see FIG. 1 (B) and Figure 7(B)).

[0131] Configuration example 2 of functional layer 520A The functional layer 520A includes a signal line S1(j), an auxiliary signal line S2(j), and a connection portion 591D(j ) (see FIG. 4(A)).

[0132] 《Configuration example 1 of signal line S1(j)》 The signal line S1(j) is electrically connected to the pixel circuit 530(i,j). (j) is electrically connected to the auxiliary signal line S2(j) at the connection portion 591D(j). (See Figure 4(B)).

[0133] {Configuration example 1 of auxiliary signal line S2(j)} The auxiliary signal line S2(j) has an area where it intersects with another signal line S1(j+1), and the auxiliary signal line S 2(j) is electrically connected to terminal 519C(j) (see FIG. 3(B) and FIG. 7(B)). For example, the auxiliary signal line S2(j) crosses the signal line S1(j+1).

[0134] Also, the connection portion 5 is provided not at the end of the signal line S1(j) but in the middle of the signal line S1(j). In 91D(j), in order to electrically connect the signal line S1(j) to the auxiliary signal line S2(j), Therefore, one selected from another group of pixel circuits 530(1,j) to 530(m,j) is The electrical resistance between the pixel circuit 530(i,j) and the terminal 519C(j) can be averaged. can.

[0135] This allows for greater freedom in the arrangement of terminals 519C(j). This increases the degree of freedom in determining the outer shape of the display panel 700. The external dimensions can be made smaller. Alternatively, information V11 supplied from terminal 519C(j) The degree of distortion occurring in the waveform of the signal can be averaged in pixel circuit 530(i,j). As a result, a novel display panel with excellent convenience and reliability can be provided. .

[0136] <Display panel configuration example 3.> In addition, in the display panel 700 described in this embodiment, the display area 231 is ) and scanning line G1(p) (see FIG. 2(A)). (i) Fewer pixels are electrically connected.

[0137] For example, the scan line G1(i+20) is electrically connected to fewer pixels than the scan line G1(i). Specifically, the pixel electrode 111 electrically connected to the scanning line G1(i+20) is The number of elements is six less than the number of pixels electrically connected to the scanning line G1(i).

[0138] <Display panel configuration example 4.> In addition, in the display panel 700 described in this embodiment, the display area 231 is connected to the signal line S1(j ) and signal line S1(q) (see FIG. 2(A)). Signal line S1(q) is (j) Electrically connected to fewer pixels.

[0139] For example, the signal line S1(i-10) is electrically connected to fewer pixels than the signal line S1(i). Specifically, the pixel which is electrically connected to the signal line S1 (i-10) is The number of elements is three less than the number of pixels electrically connected to the signal line S1(i).

[0140] This allows for greater freedom in determining the outer shape of the display panel 700. A curved line can be used for the contour of the area 231. Alternatively, the display area using the curved line can be Or, for example, you can place pixels along a curve. As a result, a novel display panel that is highly convenient and reliable can be provided. Cut.

[0141] <Display panel configuration example 5.> In addition, the display panel 700 described in this embodiment has a display area 231 including a group of pixels 70. 2(i,1) through pixel 702(i,n) and another set of pixels 702(1,j) through pixel 702(m,j) (see Figures 10(A) and 10(B)).

[0142] Although not shown, the display area 231 has a conductive film VCOM2 and a conductive film ANO. .

[0143] Example 1 of a group of pixels The group of pixels 702(i,1) through 702(i,n) includes pixel 702(i,j). A group of pixels 702(i,1) to 702(i,n) are arranged in a row direction (indicated by arrow R1 in the figure). In addition, a group of pixels 702(i,1) through 702(i,n) are arranged in a direction indicated by the arrows. is electrically connected to the scanning line G1(i).

[0144] Another group of pixels 702(1,j) through 702(m,j) are Pixels 702(1,j) through 702(m,j) cross the row direction. The pixels 702 (1, Pixels 702(j) to 702(m,j) are electrically connected to a signal line S1(j).

[0145] This allows image information to be provided to multiple pixels, resulting in increased convenience or reliability. It is possible to provide a novel display panel with excellent reliability.

[0146] <Display panel configuration example 6.> In addition, the display panel 700 described in this embodiment includes a group of connectors 591C(i,1). The connecting portion 591C has a group of connecting portions 591C(i,h) (see FIG. 7(A)). It is preferable that the number of connections is greater than 1 and less than n. If it is larger, the probability of a connection failure can be reduced. If it is smaller than n, the It is possible to reduce the probability of short-circuiting with the connection parts of other rows. i, y) is short-circuited with the connection part 591C(i-1, y) or the connection part 591C(i+1, y). It becomes more difficult.

[0147] In addition, the connection portion 5 is provided not at the end of the scanning line G1(i) but in the middle of the scanning line G1(i). In 91C(i,y), in order to electrically connect the scanning line G1(i) to the wiring G2(i), , one pixel selected from a group of pixel circuits 530(i,1) to 530(i,n) The electrical resistance between the circuit 530(i,j) and the driving circuit GD can be averaged.

[0148] Or, in a group of connection portions 591C(i,1) to 591C(i,h), In order to electrically connect the scanning line G1(i) to the wiring G2(i), a group of pixel circuits 530( A pixel circuit 530(i,j) selected from the pixel circuits 530(i,1) to 530(i,n) is driven by The electrical resistance between the driving circuits GD can be averaged.

[0149] This makes it possible to average out the degree of distortion occurring in the waveform of the control signal SP. Therefore, the degree of feedthrough can be averaged, or display unevenness can be reduced. As a result, a novel display panel with excellent convenience and reliability can be provided. do.

[0150] Configuration example 1 of a group of connecting portions 591C(i,1) to a group of connecting portions 591C(i,h) A group of connectors 591C(i,1) to 591C(i,h) are connectors 591C (i,y), and the scan line G1(i) includes a group of connection portions 591C(i,1) to a group of connection portions 591C(i,1). At the connection portion 591C(i,h), the wiring G2(i) is electrically connected (see FIG. 7(A)). see).

[0151] This allows the scanning line G1(i) to be electrically connected to the wiring G2(i). This can reduce the probability of connection failure. As a result, convenience or reliability is reduced. It is possible to provide an excellent and novel display panel.

[0152] Configuration example 2 of connection part 591C(i,y) In addition, in the display panel 700 described in this embodiment, the connection portion 591C(i,y) is a conductive portion. Includes material CP (see Figures 8 and 9).

[0153] <Conductive member CP configuration example 1> The conductive member CP has a function of electrically connecting the scanning line G1(i) and the wiring G2(i). do.

[0154] For example, particles having electrical conductivity can be used for the conductive member CP.

[0155] For example, the size of the spheres is 1 μm or more and 200 μm or less, preferably 3 μm or more and 150 μm or less. Particles having a shape such as a columnar or lint-like shape can be used for the particles CP. For example, particles coated with conductive materials including nickel or gold can be used. Specifically, particles containing polystyrene, acrylic resin, titanium oxide, etc. are used. Specifically, the conductive member CP can be dispersed in the insulating material 521C. For example, synthetic rubber, thermosetting resin, thermoplastic resin, adhesive, etc. can be used as insulating material 52. Can be used for 1C.

[0156] For example, a convex structure KB can be used for the connection portion 591C(i,y). A conductive member CP formed on the structure KB can be used.

[0157] This allows the scanning line G1(i) to be electrically connected to the wiring G2(i). This can reduce the probability of connection failure. As a result, convenience or reliability is reduced. It is possible to provide an excellent and novel display panel.

[0158] <Display panel configuration example 6.> The display panel 700 also includes a base material 510, a base material 770, and an insulating film 501C (see FIG. 4(A)).

[0159] The insulating film 501C has a region sandwiched between the base material 770 and the base material 510, and 1C comprises a region sandwiched between functional layer 520A and substrate 510.

[0160] Configuration example 3 of functional layer 520A The functional layer 520A includes an insulating film 521, an insulating film 518, an insulating film 516, an insulating film 506, and an insulating film 518. It is equipped with a membrane 501C, etc.

[0161] [Insulating film 521] The insulating film 521 is sandwiched between the pixel circuit 530(i,j) and the display element 550(i,j). The area is provided with a space for storing the data (see FIG. 5).

[0162] For example, insulating inorganic materials, insulating organic materials, or insulating materials containing inorganic and organic materials. The insulating film 521 can be formed using a composite material.

[0163] Specifically, an inorganic oxide film, an inorganic nitride film, an inorganic oxynitride film, or the like, or a film selected from these. A laminated material in which a plurality of such layers are stacked can be used for the insulating film 521.

[0164] For example, a silicon oxide film, a silicon nitride film, a silicon oxynitride film, an aluminum oxide film, etc. Alternatively, a film containing a laminated material in which a plurality of materials selected from these are laminated may be used for the insulating film 521. In addition, the silicon nitride film is a dense film and has an excellent function of suppressing the diffusion of impurities. can be.

[0165] For example, polyester, polyolefin, polyamide, polyimide, polycarbonate, Polysiloxane or acrylic resin, or a laminate of multiple resins selected from these A photosensitive material, a composite material, or the like can be used for the insulating film 521. In this way, the insulating film 521 may be formed by using, for example, This makes it possible to flatten steps resulting from various structures.

[0166] Polyimide has many advantages, including thermal stability, insulation, toughness, low dielectric constant, low coefficient of thermal expansion, and chemical resistance. It has superior properties compared to other organic materials. This makes it particularly suitable for polyimide. It can be suitably used for the insulating film 521 and the like.

[0167] For example, a film formed using a photosensitive material can be used as the insulating film 521. Specifically, a film formed using photosensitive polyimide or photosensitive acrylic resin, etc. The insulating film 521 can be formed using a material other than silicon.

[0168] For example, a light-transmitting material can be used for the insulating film 521. Silicon can be used for the insulating film 521.

[0169] [Insulating film 518] The insulating film 518 has a region sandwiched between the pixel circuit 530(i, j) and the insulating film 521. Note that a stacked film can be used for the insulating film 518 (see FIG. 4B).

[0170] For example, the material that can be used for the insulating film 521 can be used for the insulating film 518.

[0171] For example, it has the function of suppressing the diffusion of oxygen, hydrogen, water, alkali metals, alkaline earth metals, etc. A material capable of achieving this can be used for the insulating film 518. Specifically, a nitride insulating film can be used for the insulating film 51. 8. For example, silicon nitride, silicon oxynitride, aluminum nitride In this case, aluminum oxide nitride or the like can be used for the insulating film 518. This makes it possible to suppress the diffusion of impurities into the semiconductor film of the sta.

[0172] [Insulating film 516] The insulating film 516 has a region sandwiched between the pixel circuit 530(i, j) and the insulating film 518. Note that a stacked film can be used for the insulating film 516 (see FIG. 4B).

[0173] For example, the material that can be used for the insulating film 521 can be used for the insulating film 516 . Specifically, a film formed by a method different from that of the insulating film 518 can be used as the insulating film 516. .

[0174] [Insulating film 506] The insulating film 506 has a region sandwiched between the semiconductor film 508 and the conductive film 504 (FIG. 4 (See (B)).

[0175] For example, the material that can be used for the insulating film 521 can be used for the insulating film 506 . Specifically, silicon oxide film, silicon oxynitride film, silicon nitride oxide film, silicon nitride film, film, aluminum oxide film, hafnium oxide film, yttrium oxide film, zirconium oxide film , gallium oxide film, tantalum oxide film, magnesium oxide film, lanthanum oxide film, cerium oxide film The insulating film 506 can be a film containing a neodymium oxide film or a neodymium oxide film.

[0176] [Insulating film 501C] The insulating film 501C has an area sandwiched between the pixel circuit 530(i, j) and the base material 510. (See Figure 4(A)).

[0177] For example, the material that can be used for the insulating film 521 can be used for the insulating film 501C. Specifically, a material containing silicon and oxygen can be used for the insulating film 501C. This makes it possible to suppress the diffusion of impurities into the pixel circuits, display elements, and the like.

[0178] [Insulating film 528] The insulating film 528 has a region sandwiched between the insulating film 521 and the base material 770, and An opening is provided in the area overlapping with electrode 50(i,j) (see FIG. 5). The insulating film 528 formed along the edge prevents short-circuiting between the electrodes 551(i, j) and 552. Prevent.

[0179] For example, the material that can be used for the insulating film 521 can be used for the insulating film 528. Specifically, a silicon oxide film, a film containing acrylic resin, or a film containing polyimide is used as the insulating film 52. It can be used for 8.

[0180] "Sealing material 705" The encapsulant 705 has an area sandwiched between the functional layer 520A and the substrate 770. It has the function of bonding 20A and the base material 770 together.

[0181] The sealing material 705 may be an inorganic material, an organic material, or a composite material of an inorganic material and an organic material. can be done.

[0182] For example, an organic material such as a heat-melting resin or a hardening resin may be used for the sealing material 705. can be done.

[0183] For example, reactive curing adhesives, photocuring adhesives, heat curing adhesives and / or anaerobic adhesives. An organic material such as a sealant can be used for the sealant 705 .

[0184] Specifically, epoxy resin, acrylic resin, silicone resin, phenolic resin, polyimide resin, etc. resin, imide resin, PVC (polyvinyl chloride) resin, PVB (polyvinyl butyrate) Adhesives containing Ethylene Vinyl Acetate (EVA) resin, etc. are used as sealing material 705. There can be.

[0185] <Functional Layer 720> The functional layer 720 includes a colored film CF, an insulating film 771, and a light-shielding film BM.

[0186] The colored film CF has an area sandwiched between the substrate 770 and the display element 550(i, j). .

[0187] The light shielding film BM has an opening in a region overlapping with the pixel 702(i,j).

[0188] 《Functional membrane 770P, etc.》 The functional film 770P has an area that overlaps with the display element 550(i,j).

[0189] For example, anti-reflection films, polarizing films, retardation films, light diffusion films or light condensing films. A film or the like can be used for the functional film 770P.

[0190] Specifically, a circularly polarizing film can be used for the functional film 770P.

[0191] In addition, antistatic coatings that prevent dust from adhering, water-repellent coatings that make it difficult for dirt to adhere, and anti-reflection coatings Anti-reflection film, non-glossy film (anti-glare film), scratches caused by use A hard coat film that suppresses the generation of the oxide can be used for the functional film 770P.

[0192] Note that this embodiment mode can be appropriately combined with other embodiment modes described in this specification. .

[0193] (Embodiment 2) In this embodiment, the present invention can be used for a semiconductor film of a transistor disclosed in one embodiment of the present invention. In addition, a metal oxide is used for the semiconductor film of a transistor. In this case, the metal oxide may be interpreted as an oxide semiconductor.

[0194] Oxide semiconductors are classified into single-crystal oxide semiconductors and non-single-crystal oxide semiconductors. As a crystalline oxide semiconductor, CAAC-OS (c-axis-aligned crystal-like oxide semiconductor) talline oxide semiconductor), polycrystalline oxide semiconductor, n c-OS(nanocrystalline oxide semiconductor ), pseudo-amorphous oxide semiconductor (a-like OS) xide semiconductor, and amorphous oxide semiconductor.

[0195] Semi-crystalline oxide semiconductors are one type of non-single-crystal oxide semiconductor. The oxide semiconductor is called "talline oxide semiconductor." Semicrystalline oxide semiconductors include single-crystal oxide semiconductors and amorphous oxide semiconductors. A semicrystalline oxide semiconductor has a structure intermediate between the above. For example, the semi-crystalline oxide semiconductor has a CAAC structure and is There is an oxide semiconductor with a C-Cloud-Aligned Composite (C-Aligned Composite) structure. Details of AC are explained below.

[0196] In addition, the semiconductor film of the transistor disclosed in one embodiment of the present invention may include CAC-OS (Clo ud-Aligned Composite oxide semiconductor ) may also be used.

[0197] Note that the semiconductor film of the transistor disclosed in one embodiment of the present invention is a semiconductor film formed of the above-described non-single-crystal oxide. In addition, a non-single-crystal oxide semiconductor or a CAC-OS can be preferably used. As the OS, nc-OS or CAAC-OS can be preferably used.

[0198] Note that in one embodiment of the present invention, a CAC-OS is preferably used as a semiconductor film of a transistor. By using CAC-OS, it is possible to provide transistors with high electrical characteristics and high reliability. It can be granted.

[0199] The following provides details about CAC-OS.

[0200] CAC-OS or CAC-metal oxide is a material that has the function of electrical conductivity. A part of the material has an insulating function, and the material as a whole has a semiconductor function. Note that CAC-OS or CAC-metal oxide is used as the channel of a transistor. When used in a forming region, the conductive function is to allow the flow of electrons (or holes) that serve as carriers. The insulating function is to prevent the flow of electrons, which act as carriers. The function of switching (O Add the function to turn the power on / off to CAC-OS or CAC-metal oxide. In the case of CAC-OS or CAC-metal oxide, By separating these functions, the functionality of both can be maximized.

[0201] In addition, CAC-OS or CAC-metal oxide has a conductive region and an insulating region. The conductive region has the above-mentioned conductive function, and the insulating region has the above-mentioned insulating function. In addition, the conductive and insulating regions in the material are formed at the nanoparticle level. In addition, the conductive and insulating regions may be separated by a metal. In addition, the conductive area may be observed as a cloud-like connected area with a blurred periphery. There may be cases where this occurs.

[0202] In addition, in the CAC-OS or CAC-metal oxide, the conductive region and the insulating region are The peripheral region is 0.5 nm to 10 nm, preferably 0.5 nm to 3 nm. The following sizes may be present in the material:

[0203] In addition, CAC-OS or CAC-metal oxide has different band gaps. For example, CAC-OS or CAC-metal oxi de is a component with a wide gap due to the insulating region and a component with a narrow gap due to the conductive region. In the case of this configuration, when a carrier flows, In the narrow gap component, carriers mainly flow. The component having a narrow gap acts complementary to the component having a wide gap. Carriers also flow to the wide gap component in conjunction with the component with a large gap. AC-OS or CAC-metal oxide is placed in the channel formation region of the transistor. When used, the transistor has a high current driving force in the on-state, i.e., a large on-current. And high field effect mobility can be obtained.

[0204] That is, CAC-OS or CAC-metal oxide is a matrix composite material. (matrix composite) or metal matrix composite (metal matrix It can also be called atrix composite.

[0205] For example, the elements constituting the metal oxide in the CAC-OS are 0.5 nm or more and 10 nm or less. Preferably, the material is unevenly distributed in a size range of 1 nm to 2 nm or in the vicinity thereof. In the following, it is assumed that one or more metal elements are unevenly distributed in a metal oxide. The region having the metal element has a size of 0.5 nm to 10 nm, preferably 1 nm to 2 nm. A mixed state in which the size is less than or close to one m is also called a mosaic or patch pattern.

[0206] The metal oxide preferably contains at least indium. It is preferable that the metal contains zinc. In addition to the above, aluminum, gallium, yttrium, Aluminum, copper, vanadium, beryllium, boron, silicon, titanium, iron, nickel, germanium nium, zirconium, molybdenum, lanthanum, cerium, neodymium, hafnium, tantalum One or more of the following are included: tungsten, magnesium, etc. It's fine.

[0207] For example, CAC-OS made of In-Ga-Zn oxide (In-Ga-Zn oxide is one of the CAC-OS) a-Zn oxide may be specifically referred to as CAC-IGZO. (Hereinafter, InO X1 (X1 is a real number greater than 0.) or indium zinc oxide compound (hereinafter referred to as In X2 Zinc Y2 O Z2 (X2, Y2, and Z2 are real numbers greater than 0) ) and gallium oxide (GaO X3 (X3 is a real number greater than 0). ), or gallium zinc oxide (Ga X4 Zinc Y4 O Z4 (X4, Y4, and Z4 (is a real number greater than 0).) The material is separated into a mosaic shape, Mosaic InO X1 , or In X2 Zinc Y2 O Z2 is uniformly distributed in the film (Hereinafter, this will also be referred to as cloud-like.)

[0208] In other words, CAC-OS is X3The region where In is the main component and X2 Zinc Y2 O Z2 , or InO X1 A composite metal oxide having a structure in which a region in which In this specification, for example, the atomic ratio of In to the element M in the first region is The first region has an atomic ratio of In to the element M in the second region that is greater than the atomic ratio of In in the second region. The concentration of In is higher than in the region

[0209] Note that IGZO is a common name and refers to a compound made of In, Ga, Zn, and O. A typical example is InGaO3(ZnO). m1 (m1 is a natural number), or In (1 +x0) Ga (1-x0) O3(ZnO) m0 (-1≦x0≦1, m0 is an arbitrary number) Examples of such crystalline compounds include those that are

[0210] The crystalline compounds may have a single crystal structure, a polycrystalline structure, or a c-axis aligned crystal structure (CAAC). The CAAC structure is a structure in which multiple IGZO The nanocrystals have a c-axis orientation and are connected in ab-plane without being oriented. do.

[0211] On the other hand, CAC-OS is a material structure of metal oxide. CAC-OS is a material structure of In, Ga In the material composition containing Zn, and O, nanoparticles mainly composed of Ga were observed in some parts. The regions where the In is mainly contained are observed as nanoparticles, and the regions where the In is mainly contained as nanoparticles are observed. Therefore, in the CAC-OS, the crystal structure is a secondary element.

[0212] It should be noted that the CAC-OS does not include a laminated structure of two or more films having different compositions. For example, a structure consisting of two layers, a film mainly made of In and a film mainly made of Ga, is not included. do not have.

[0213] In addition, GaO X3 The region where In is the main component and X2 Zinc Y2 O Z2 , or InO X1 but In some cases, a clear boundary between the region of the main component and the region of the main component may not be observed.

[0214] Instead of gallium, aluminum, yttrium, copper, vanadium, and beryllium can be used. , boron, silicon, titanium, iron, nickel, germanium, zirconium, molybdenum , lanthanum, cerium, neodymium, hafnium, tantalum, tungsten, or magnesium If one or more selected types of sodium, etc. are included, CAC-OS will The region observed is a nanoparticle of the metal element as the main component, and the region observed is a nanoparticle of In as the main component. The nanoparticle-like regions are randomly distributed in a mosaic pattern. say.

[0215] CAC-OS is formed by sputtering without intentionally heating the substrate. In addition, when the CAC-OS is formed by a sputtering method, the deposition gas and The gas to be used should be selected from an inert gas (typically argon), oxygen gas, and nitrogen gas. In addition, the ratio of oxygen gas to the total flow rate of the deposition gas during deposition may be For example, the flow rate ratio of oxygen gas is preferably 0% or more and less than 30%. It is preferable that the content be 0% or more and 10% or less.

[0216] CAC-OS is a type of X-ray diffraction (XRD) measurement method. When measured using the θ / 2θ scan by the out-of-plane method, In other words, the analysis results by X-ray diffraction show that no clear peaks are observed. From this, it can be seen that no orientation in the ab plane direction or the c-axis direction is observed in the measurement area.

[0217] In addition, the CAC-OS uses an electron beam with a probe diameter of 1 nm (also called a nano-beam electron beam). In the electron diffraction pattern obtained by irradiating the sample with electrons, a ring-shaped area of ​​high brightness (ring In the ring region, multiple bright spots are observed. Therefore, from the electron diffraction pattern, The crystal structure of CAC-OS is nc( It can be seen that the material has a nano-crystal structure.

[0218] For example, in the case of CAC-OS made of In-Ga-Zn oxide, energy dispersive X-ray Spectroscopy (EDX: Energy Dispersive X-ray spectroscopy) The EDX mapping obtained using a GaO X3 The region where is the main component and , In X2 Zinc Y2 O Z2 , or InO X1 The areas where the main component is It can be confirmed that the compound has the structure shown in FIG.

[0219] CAC-OS has a structure different from that of IGZO compounds in which metal elements are uniformly distributed. It has different properties from ZO compounds. That is, CAC-OS is GaO X3 The main ingredients are In a certain area,X2 Zinc Y2 O Z2 , or InO X1 The region where is the main component and The phase is separated into two layers, and the regions each containing one element as a main component are arranged in a mosaic pattern.

[0220] Here, In X2 Zinc Y2 O Z2 , or InO X1 The area where GaO is the main component X3 This region has a higher electrical conductivity than the region where In is the main component. X2 Zinc Y 2O Z2 , or InO X1 The carriers flow through the area where the main component is oxidized. Therefore, the conductivity of In is expressed as a semiconductor. X2 Zinc Y2 O Z2 , or InO X The region where 1 is the main component is distributed in a cloud-like shape in the oxide semiconductor, which results in a high electric field effect. Mobility (μ) can be achieved.

[0221] On the other hand, GaO X3 The region where the main components are In X2 Zinc Y2 O Z2 , or InO X This region has higher insulating properties than the region where GaO X3 etc. The distribution of the main component in the oxide semiconductor suppresses leakage current and provides good switching performance. Switching operation can be achieved.

[0222] Therefore, when CAC-OS is used in a semiconductor device, GaO X3 Insulation caused by In X2 Zinc Y2 OZ2 , or InO X1 The conductivity caused by the This results in a high on-state current (I on ) and high field-effect mobility (μ) can be achieved. Cut.

[0223] In addition, semiconductor devices using CAC-OS have high reliability. It is ideal for a variety of semiconductor devices, including display panels.

[0224] This embodiment mode can be combined with other embodiment modes as appropriate.

[0225] (Embodiment 3) In this embodiment, a structure of a display device according to one embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. Reveal.

[0226] FIG. 11 is a diagram illustrating a structure of a display device according to one embodiment of the present invention. 11B-1 to 11B-3 are block diagrams of a display device according to one embodiment of the present invention. 1 is a projection diagram illustrating an external appearance of a display device according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0227] <Example of display device configuration> The display device described in this embodiment has a control unit 238 and a display panel 700 (see FIG. 11(A)).

[0228] Example of the configuration of the control unit 238 The control unit 238 is supplied with image information V1 and control information CI. For example, a clock signal Alternatively, a timing signal or the like can be used as the control information CI.

[0229] The control unit 238 generates information V11 based on the image information V1 and The control unit 238 also supplies the information V11 and the control signal SP. For example, the information V11 includes gradations of 8 bits or more, preferably 12 bits or more. For example, a clock signal or a start pulse of a shift register used in a driving circuit , can be used for the control signal SP.

[0230] Specifically, the control unit 238 controls the control circuit 233, the expansion circuit 234, and the image processing circuit 23 Equipped with 5.

[0231] <<Control circuit 233>> The control circuit 233 has a function of generating and supplying a control signal SP.

[0232] The control circuit 233 has a function of supplying a control signal SP. For example, a clock signal or a time signal A timing signal or the like can be used as the control signal SP.

[0233] For example, a timing controller can be used in the control circuit 233 .

[0234] 《Extension circuit 234》 The decompression circuit 234 has a function of decompressing the image information V1 that is supplied in a compressed state. The decompression circuit 234 includes a storage unit. The storage unit has a function of storing, for example, the decompressed image information. It has Noh.

[0235] "Image processing circuit 235" The image processing circuit 235 includes, for example, a storage area. The storage area stores, for example, image information V1 It has the function of storing the information contained in

[0236] The image processing circuit 235 corrects the image information V1 based on a predetermined characteristic curve, for example, to obtain information It has a function for generating V11 and a function for supplying information V11.

[0237] Example of display panel configuration The display panel 700 is supplied with information V11 and a control signal SP. The drive circuit is Operating based on P, pixel 702(i,j) displays based on information V11.

[0238] For example, the display panel described in the first embodiment can be used.

[0239] For example, the drive circuit SD is supplied with a control signal SP and information V11, and generates a first signal and The drive circuit GD receives the control signal SP and outputs the first selection signal and a second selection signal.

[0240] By using the control signal SP, the operation of the drive circuit SD and the drive circuit GD can be synchronized. This can be done.

[0241] The control circuit 233 may be included in the display panel. For example, the control circuit 233 may be mounted on a rigid substrate. The control circuit 233 can be used in a display panel. The mounted control circuit 233 is electrically connected to the drive circuit using a flexible printed circuit board. It can continue.

[0242] This allows image information to be displayed using the display element. This makes it possible to provide a novel display device with excellent reliability. Video receiving system (see Figure 11(B-1)), video monitor (see Figure 11(B-2)) can provide a notebook computer (see FIG. 11(B-3)).

[0243] Note that this embodiment mode can be appropriately combined with other embodiment modes described in this specification. .

[0244] (Embodiment 4) In this embodiment, a configuration of an input / output device of one embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. explain.

[0245] FIG. 12 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of an input / output device of one embodiment of the present invention.

[0246] <Example of I / O device configuration> The input / output device described in this embodiment has an input unit 240 and a display unit 230 (see FIG. 12).

[0247] 《Display section 230》 For example, the display panel 700 described in Embodiment 1 can be used as the display unit 230. The panel having the input unit 240 and the display unit 230 is referred to as an input / output panel 700TP. It can be said that.

[0248] Configuration example 1 of input unit 240 The input unit 240 includes a detection area 241. The input unit 240 is adjacent to the detection area 241. It has the function to detect.

[0249] The sensing region 241 comprises the area that overlaps with pixel 702(i,j).

[0250] As a result, while the image information is being displayed using the display unit, the area overlapping the display unit and the adjacent area can be easily viewed. Or, a finger or other object placed close to the display can be used as a pointer to indicate the position. Alternatively, the location information can be associated with the image information to be displayed on the display unit. As a result, a novel input / output device with excellent convenience and reliability can be provided. It is possible.

[0251] Configuration example 2 of input unit 240 The input section 240 may include an oscillator circuit OSC and a detection circuit DC (see FIG. 12). .

[0252] "Detection Area 241" Sensing region 241 may, for example, comprise one or more sensing elements.

[0253] The sensing region 241 includes a group of sensing elements 775(g,1) through 775(g,q); and another group of detector elements 775(1,h) through 775(p,h). , g is an integer of 1 or more and p or less, h is an integer of 1 or more and q or less, and p and q are 1 or more and is an integer.

[0254] A group of detector elements 775(g,1) to 775(g,q) are detector elements 775(g , h) and are arranged in the row direction (the direction indicated by the arrow R2 in the figure). The direction in which the rotation is performed may be the same as the direction indicated by the arrow R1, or may be different.

[0255] In addition, another group of detector elements 775(1,h) to 775(p,h) are detector elements 775(g,h) and arranged in the column direction (indicated by the arrow C2 in the figure) intersecting the row direction. will be done.

[0256] Detector Element The sensing element has the function of detecting a nearby pointer. For example, a finger or a stylus pen. It can be used for pointers. For example, a metal piece or coil can be used for a stylus pen. There can be.

[0257] Specifically, there are capacitive proximity sensors, electromagnetic induction proximity sensors, and optical proximity sensors. A sensor using a resistive film or a proximity sensor using a resistive film can be used as the detection element.

[0258] In addition, it is possible to use multiple types of sensing elements together. For example, a sensing element that detects a finger and , a detection element for detecting a stylus pen can be used in combination.

[0259] This makes it possible to determine the type of the pointer. Based on this, different instructions can be associated with the sensed information. If it is determined that a finger was used, the detection information can be associated with a gesture. If it is determined that a stylus pen is used as the pointer, it associates the detection information with the drawing process. It can be done.

[0260] Specifically, a finger can be detected using a capacitance or optical proximity sensor. Alternatively, a stylus pen can be detected using an electromagnetic induction or optical proximity sensor. It can be known.

[0261] Note that this embodiment mode can be appropriately combined with other embodiment modes described in this specification. .

[0262] (Embodiment 5) In this embodiment, a configuration of a data processing device according to one embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. The explanation will be given with reference to the above.

[0263] FIG. 13A is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of a data processing device of one embodiment of the present invention. 3(B) and 13(C) are projection views for explaining an example of the external appearance of an information processing device.

[0264] FIG. 14 is a flowchart illustrating a program according to one embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 14 is a flowchart for explaining the main process of a program according to an embodiment of the present invention. 4B) is a flowchart illustrating an interrupt process.

[0265] FIG. 15 is a diagram illustrating a program according to one aspect of the present invention. 15 is a flowchart illustrating an interrupt process of a program according to an embodiment. 15C is a schematic diagram illustrating an operation of an information processing device according to one embodiment of the present invention. 4 is a timing chart illustrating an operation of the information processing device.

[0266] <Configuration example 1 of information processing device> The information processing device described in this embodiment includes a calculation device 210 and an input / output device 220. (See FIG. 13A). Note that the input / output device is electrically connected to the arithmetic device 210. The information processing device 200 may also include a housing (see FIG. 13(B) or FIG. 13( See C).

[0267] Configuration example 1 of the arithmetic device 210 The computing device 210 is supplied with input information II or detection information DS. The computing device 210 is a control It supplies information CI and image information V1.

[0268] The arithmetic device 210 includes a calculation unit 211 and a storage unit 212. , a transmission path 214 and an input / output interface 215 .

[0269] The transmission line 214 includes a calculation unit 211, a storage unit 212, and an input / output interface 215. are electrically connected.

[0270] 《Calculation section 211》 The calculation unit 211 has a function of executing a program, for example.

[0271] 《Storage section 212》 The storage unit 212 stores, for example, a program executed by the calculation unit 211, initial information, setting information, or It has the function of storing images, etc.

[0272] Specifically, the storage unit 212 is a hard disk, a flash memory, or an oxide semiconductor. A memory or the like using a transistor including the same can be used.

[0273] Input / output interface 215, transmission path 214 The input / output interface 215 includes terminals or wiring, and supplies and receives information. For example, it can be electrically connected to the transmission line 214. It can be electrically connected to the device 220 .

[0274] The transmission path 214 has wiring and functions to supply information and to receive information. The output interface 215 can be electrically connected to the calculation unit 211. It can be electrically connected to the memory 212 or the input / output interface 215.

[0275] Example of the configuration of the input / output device 220 The input / output device 220 provides input information II and detection information DS. , control information CI and image information V1 are supplied (see FIG. 13(A)).

[0276] For example, keyboard scan codes, location information, button operation information, voice information or image information Image information or the like can be used as the input information II. Illuminance information, posture information, acceleration information, direction information, pressure information, temperature information, etc. of the environment in which it is used Alternatively, humidity information or the like can be used as the detection information DS.

[0277] For example, a signal for controlling the luminance of the image information V1, a signal for controlling the saturation, a signal for controlling the hue, A signal for controlling the display of a part of the image information V1 can be used as the control information CI. A varying signal can be used for the control information CI.

[0278] The input / output device 220 includes a display unit 230, an input unit 240, and a detection unit 250. For example, In this case, the input / output device described in the fourth embodiment can be used.

[0279] The display unit 230 displays the image information V1 based on the control information CI.

[0280] The input unit 240 generates input information II.

[0281] The detector 250 generates detection information DS.

[0282] 《Display section 230》 The display unit 230 has a function of displaying an image based on the image information V1. It has the function of displaying images based on the information CI.

[0283] The display unit 230 includes a control unit 238, a driving circuit GD, a driving circuit SD, and a display panel 700. For example, the display device described in the third embodiment may be a display device. It can be used for 230.

[0284] <<Input section 240>> The input unit 240 has a function of supplying position information P1. A face or the like can be used in the input section 240 (see FIG. 13(A)).

[0285] For example, a keyboard, a mouse, a touch sensor, a microphone, a camera, or the like is used as the input unit 240. In addition, a touch sensor having an area overlapping the display unit 230 may be used. The input / output device includes a display unit 230 and a touch sensor having an area overlapping the display unit 230. The force device may be referred to as a touch panel or a touch screen.

[0286] For example, a user can perform various gestures (tabbing) using a finger as a pointer on a touch panel. You can move the cursor around the screen in various ways (such as clicking, dragging, swiping or pinching in).

[0287] For example, the computing device 210 analyzes information such as the position or trajectory of a finger touching the touch panel. When the analysis result meets a certain condition, it can be said that a specific gesture has been provided. This allows the user to select a specific gesture that is pre-associated with the specific gesture. Operation instructions can be provided using the gestures.

[0288] For example, the user may issue a "scroll command" to change the display position of image information by tapping. The gesture can be provided by moving a finger along the touch panel. .

[0289] <Detection unit 250> The detection unit 250 has a function of supplying detection information DS. The detection unit 250 is, for example, an information processing The device 200 has a function of detecting the illuminance of the environment in which the device 200 is used, and a function of supplying illuminance information. Prepare.

[0290] The detection unit 250 has a function of detecting the surrounding state and supplying detection information. Illuminance information, posture information, acceleration information, direction information, pressure information, temperature information, humidity information, etc. Can be provided.

[0291] For example, photodetectors, attitude detectors, acceleration sensors, orientation sensors, GPS (Global Positioning System) ositioning system) signal receiving circuit, pressure sensor, temperature sensor, humidity sensor A sensor, a camera, or the like can be used for the detection unit 250.

[0292] 《Communication Section 290》 The communication unit 290 has a function of supplying information to the network and acquiring information from the network. Prepare.

[0293] 《Case》 The housing has a function of housing the input / output device 220 or the arithmetic unit 210. The housing has a function of supporting the display unit 230 or the computing device 210 .

[0294] Thereby, the information processing device can detect the The device can operate by detecting the intensity of light received by the housing. As a result, new information that is convenient or reliable can be displayed. It is possible to provide an information processing device.

[0295] In addition, these configurations cannot be clearly separated, and one configuration may serve as another configuration or may be used in combination with another configuration. For example, a touch panel in which a touch sensor is superimposed on a display panel may include a part of the , which serves as both a display unit and an input unit.

[0296] Configuration example 2 of the arithmetic device 210 The arithmetic device 210 includes an artificial intelligence unit 213 (see FIG. 13(A)). , and generates control information CI based on the input information II or the sensed information DS.

[0297] [Natural language processing for input information II] Specifically, the artificial intelligence unit 213 performs natural language processing on the input information II to extract a sentence from the entire input information II. For example, the artificial intelligence unit 213 can extract one feature from the input information II. It is possible to infer emotions and other characteristics that are suitable for the characteristics. The artificial intelligence unit 213 can infer the color, pattern, font, etc. that is perceived by the user. generates information specifying the color, pattern or font of characters, and information specifying the color or pattern of the background. This can be used for control information CI.

[0298] Specifically, the artificial intelligence unit 213 processes the input information II in natural language and For example, the artificial intelligence unit 213 can extract some words that are likely to be used in the sentence. The artificial intelligence unit 213 can extract expressions including false positives or emotions. Generate control information CI that displays the output part in a different color, pattern, or font from the other part. and can be used.

[0299] [Image processing for input information II] Specifically, the artificial intelligence unit 213 performs image processing on the input information II to obtain one For example, the artificial intelligence unit 213 may extract features from the input information II. The time period, indoor or outdoor, day or night, etc. can be inferred and used as features. Inferring a color tone that is empirically felt to be suitable for the characteristic and using the color tone for display Specifically, the control information CI can be generated by specifying the color (e.g., Information specifying a color (e.g., black and white, brown, etc.) can be used in the control information CI.

[0300] Specifically, the artificial intelligence unit 213 performs image processing on the input information II to A part of the image can be extracted. For example, a part of the extracted image and another part of the extracted image can be It is possible to generate control information CI that indicates the boundary between the extracted image. It is possible to generate control information CI that displays a rectangle that encloses a portion.

[0301] [Inference using detection information DS] Specifically, the artificial intelligence unit 213 uses the detection information DS as the information IN to generate an inference RI. Alternatively, based on the inference RI, it is possible to determine whether the user of the information processing device 200 is comfortable. The control information CI can be generated so that the user feels that way.

[0302] Specifically, based on the illuminance of the environment, the artificial intelligence unit 213 determines whether the display brightness is comfortable. It is possible to generate control information CI that adjusts the brightness of the display so that the user feels that the display is brighter than usual. Alternatively, the artificial intelligence unit 213 may determine the size of the room based on the noise level of the environment. In addition, control information CI for adjusting the volume can be generated.

[0303] The clock signal or timing signal supplied to the control unit 238 of the display unit 230 Alternatively, the clock signal supplied to the input unit 240 may be A signal, a timing signal, or the like can be used as the control information CI.

[0304] <Configuration example 3 of information processing device> Another configuration of a data processing device of one embodiment of the present invention is shown in FIG. The explanation will be given with reference to the above.

[0305] "program" A program according to one embodiment of the present invention has the following steps (see FIG. 14(A)).

[0306] [First step] In the first step, the settings are initialized (see FIG. 14(A)(S1)).

[0307] For example, predetermined image information to be displayed at the time of startup, and a predetermined mode in which the image information is displayed; and information for specifying a predetermined display method for displaying the image information, from the storage unit 212. Specifically, one still image or other moving image information may be used as the predetermined image information. Also, the first mode or the second mode can be used for a given mode.

[0308] [Second step] In the second step, interrupt processing is permitted (see FIG. 14(A)(S2)). The processor that is enabled to process an interrupt can process the interrupt in parallel with the main process. The processor that has returned from interrupt processing to the main processing can use the results obtained from the interrupt processing. This can be reflected in the main processing.

[0309] When the counter value is the initial value, the arithmetic unit is caused to perform an interrupt process. When returning from the program, the counter may be set to a value other than the initial value. After starting, you can always have the interrupt process.

[0310] [Third step] In a third step, a predetermined The image information is displayed using the mode or a predetermined display method (see FIG. 14(A)(S3)). The predetermined mode specifies the mode in which information is displayed, and the predetermined display method specifies the image information. Also, for example, image information V1 can be used as information to be displayed. Cut.

[0311] For example, one way of displaying image information V1 may be associated with a first mode. Alternatively, other ways of displaying the image information V1 can be associated with the second mode. This allows the display method to be selected based on the selected mode.

[0312] First mode Specifically, a selection signal is provided to one scanning line at a frequency of 30 Hz or more, preferably 60 Hz or more. A method of providing a display based on the selection signal can be associated with the first mode.

[0313] For example, when a selection signal is supplied at a frequency of 30 Hz or more, preferably 60 Hz or more, a moving image The movement of the subject can be displayed smoothly.

[0314] For example, if the image is updated at a frequency of 30 Hz or more, and preferably at a frequency of 60 Hz or more, the user's operation The image that changes smoothly in accordance with the user's operation is displayed on the information processing device 200 that the user is operating. It can be shown.

[0315] Second Mode Specifically, the frequency is less than 30 Hz, preferably less than 1 Hz, and more preferably less than once per minute. A method of supplying a selection signal to one scanning line at a time and displaying based on the selection signal is called the second mode. It can be associated with a

[0316] A selection signal at a frequency of less than 30 Hz, preferably less than 1 Hz, and more preferably less than once per minute. By supplying the above, it is possible to suppress flicker or blinking when displaying. Power consumption can be reduced.

[0317] For example, when the information processing device 200 is used in a clock, the frequency is once per second or once per minute. The display can be updated with frequency, etc.

[0318] By the way, when a light emitting element is used as a display element, the light emitting element is made to emit light in a pulsed manner. Specifically, the organic EL element is made to emit light in a pulsed manner, so that image information can be displayed. The afterglow can be used for display. Organic EL elements have excellent frequency characteristics. In this case, the time for driving the light-emitting element can be shortened, and power consumption can be reduced. In this case, heat generation is suppressed, and therefore deterioration of the light-emitting element can be reduced in some cases.

[0319] [Fourth step] In the fourth step, if a termination command is provided, the process proceeds to the fifth step. If not supplied, select to proceed to the third step (FIG. 14(A)(S4) reference).

[0320] For example, the end command supplied in the interrupt process may be used for the judgment.

[0321] [5th ​​step] In the fifth step, the process ends (see FIG. 14(A)(S5)).

[0322] <<Interrupt Processing>> The interrupt process includes the following sixth to eighth steps (see FIG. 14(B)). .

[0323] [Sixth step] In a sixth step, for example, the detection unit 250 is used to detect whether the information processing device 200 is being used. The illuminance of the environment in which the subject is placed is detected (see FIG. 14(B)(S6)). The color temperature and chromaticity of the ambient light may also be detected.

[0324] [Seventh step] In the seventh step, a display method is determined based on the detected illuminance information (FIG. 14(B) ) (see S7)). For example, the brightness of the display should be adjusted to ensure it is not too dark or too bright. is decided.

[0325] In addition, if the color temperature or chromaticity of the ambient light is detected in the sixth step, the display The color may be adjusted.

[0326] [8th step] In the eighth step, the interrupt process ends (see FIG. 14(B) (S8)).

[0327] <Configuration example 3 of information processing device> Another configuration of the information processing device of one embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG.

[0328] FIG. 15A is a flowchart illustrating a program according to one embodiment of the present invention. (A) is a flow chart explaining an interrupt process different from the interrupt process shown in FIG. 14(B). It is a chart.

[0329] In addition, the third example of the information processing device changes the mode based on a given event. The fact that the interrupt process includes a step for performing the above-mentioned operation is the same as that of the interrupt process described with reference to FIG. This section describes the differences in detail and explains how to use a similar configuration. The above explanation will be used to explain the parts that can be used.

[0330] <<Interrupt Processing>> The interrupt process includes the following sixth to eighth steps (see FIG. 15(A)). .

[0331] [Sixth step] In the sixth step, if a predetermined event is provided, the seventh step is performed; If the predetermined event is not provided, proceed to the eighth step (FIG. 15(A)(U6 For example, a condition can be whether a specific event was provided within a specific period of time. Specifically, it is possible to perform the above-mentioned operation for 5 seconds or less, 1 second or less, or 0.5 seconds or less, preferably 0.1 seconds or less. The predetermined period may be a period longer than 0 seconds.

[0332] [Seventh step] In the seventh step, the mode is changed (see FIG. 15(A)(U7)). Specifically, If you have selected the first mode, select the second mode, and then select the second mode. If so, the first mode is selected.

[0333] For example, the display mode of a part of the display unit 230 can be changed. Specifically, the display unit 230 includes the drive circuits GDA, GDB, and GDC. The display mode can be changed for an area to which one drive circuit supplies a selection signal ( See Figure 15(B).

[0334] For example, in the input section 240 in the area overlapping the area where the driving circuit GDB supplies the selection signal, When a specific event is supplied, the driver GDB supplies a selection signal to the display model of the area. The mode can be changed (see Fig. 15(B) and Fig. 15(C)). The driver circuit GDB supplies a "tap" event to the touch panel using the The frequency of the selection signal can be changed.

[0335] The signal GCLK is a clock signal that controls the operation of the driving circuit GDB, and the signal PWC Signals PWC1 and PWC2 are pulse width control signals that control the operation of the driver circuit GDB. The circuit GDB outputs a selection signal based on the signals GCLK, PWC1 and PWC2. are supplied to the scanning lines G1(m+1) to G1(2m).

[0336] This allows, for example, the driver circuits GDA and GDC to supply a selection signal. Alternatively, the driver circuit GDA and the driver circuit GDB may supply the selection signal. The driver circuit GDB selects the area without changing the display of the area to which the driver circuit GDC supplies the selection signal. The display of the area to which the select signal is supplied can be updated. can be suppressed.

[0337] [8th step] In the eighth step, the interrupt process is ended (see FIG. 15(A)(U8)). Alternatively, the interrupt process may be repeatedly executed during the execution of the main process.

[0338] 《Specified Event》 For example, "clicking" and "dragging" provided using a pointing device such as a mouse Events such as "tap" and "drag" are supplied to the touch panel using a finger as a pointer. Events such as "click" or "swipe" can be used.

[0339] Also, for example, the position of the slide bar pointed to by the pointer, the speed of the swipe, the speed of the drag, The degree or the like can be used to provide arguments for the command associated with a given event.

[0340] For example, the information detected by the detection unit 250 is compared with a preset threshold value, and the comparison result is can be used for events.

[0341] Specifically, a pressure-sensitive detector that contacts a button or the like that is arranged so that it can be pressed into the housing. etc. can be used for the detection unit 250.

[0342] Commands associated with specific events For example, a termination command may be associated with a particular event.

[0343] For example, a "page turn" function is used to switch the display from one image to another. The "page turn command" can be associated with a specific event. The arguments that determine the page turning speed and other parameters used during execution are sent using a specified event. Can be given.

[0344] For example, the display position of a part of one image information is moved to display a part of the image information that is continuous with the part. You can associate a "scroll command" to display other parts with a specified event. In addition, it determines the speed at which the display moves when executing the "scroll command." Arguments can be provided with a given event.

[0345] For example, a command to set a display method or a command to generate image information is generated by a predetermined event. It is possible to associate the argument that determines the brightness of the generated image with a given event. In addition, the argument that determines the brightness of the generated image can be associated with the detection unit 2. The determination may be based on the brightness of the environment detected by 50.

[0346] For example, information distributed using a push-type service is acquired using the communication unit 290. An instruction to execute a command or the like can be associated with a given event.

[0347] The qualification to obtain information is determined using the location information detected by the detection unit 250. Specifically, the person may be in a specific classroom, school, conference room, company, building, or other area. This may allow, for example, a school or The information processing device 200 can be used as a textbook or the like by receiving teaching materials distributed in classrooms at universities, etc. (See Figure 13(C)). Or, you can receive materials distributed in a conference room of a company, etc. , can be used for meeting materials.

[0348] Note that this embodiment mode can be appropriately combined with other embodiment modes described in this specification. .

[0349] (Embodiment 6) In this embodiment, a configuration of an information processing device according to one embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. The following explanation will be given with reference to the above.

[0350] 16 and 17 are diagrams illustrating the configuration of an information processing device according to an embodiment of the present invention. 6(A) is a block diagram of an information processing device, and FIG. 16(B) to FIG. 16(E) are diagrams showing the information processing device. 17(A) to 17(E) are perspective views for explaining the configuration of an information processing device. FIG.

[0351] <Information processing device> The information processing device 5200B described in this embodiment includes a calculation device 5210 and an input / output device 5211. 220 (see FIG. 16(A)).

[0352] The arithmetic unit 5210 has a function of receiving operation information, and generates image information based on the operation information. It has the function of supplying

[0353] The input / output device 5220 includes a display unit 5230, an input unit 5240, a detection unit 5250, and a communication unit 52 90, having a function for supplying operation information and a function for receiving image information. The device 5220 has a function of providing detection information, a function of providing communication information, and a function of providing communication information. The device has a function to be supplied with

[0354] The input unit 5240 has a function of supplying operation information. For example, the input unit 5240 is an information processing The control device 5200B supplies operation information based on the operation of the user of the control device 5200B.

[0355] Specifically, keyboards, hardware buttons, pointing devices, and touch sensors , an illumination sensor, an imaging device, a voice input device, a gaze input device, a posture detection device, etc. are included in the input unit 5. It can be used for 240.

[0356] The display unit 5230 has a display panel and a function for displaying image information. The display panel described in the first embodiment can be used as the display portion 5230.

[0357] The detection unit 5250 has a function of supplying detection information. For example, It has the function of detecting the surrounding environment and providing the detection information.

[0358] Specifically, it detects illuminance sensors, imaging devices, attitude detection devices, pressure sensors, human presence sensors, etc. It can be used in part 5250.

[0359] The communication unit 5290 has a function of receiving communication information and a function of supplying communication information. It has the function of connecting to other electronic devices or communication networks via wired or wired communication. has functions such as wireless intranet communication, telephone communication, and short-range wireless communication.

[0360] "Configuration example 1 of information processing device" For example, a shape that conforms to a cylindrical pillar or the like can be applied to the display unit 5230 (see FIG. 16 (See (B)). It also has a function to change the display method according to the illuminance of the usage environment. It has a function to detect the presence of people and change the display content. It can be installed on a pillar, or it can display advertisements or information, etc. It can be used for digital signage, etc.

[0361] "Configuration example 2 of information processing device" For example, it has a function to generate image information based on the trajectory of a pointer used by a user ( See Figure 16(C). Specifically, the diagonal length is 20 inches or more, preferably 40 inches. A display panel of 55 inches or more, more preferably 15 inches or more, can be used. Multiple display panels can be arranged to form one display area. This allows the use of multiple screens, for example, as an electronic whiteboard, It can be used for bulletin boards, electronic signs, etc.

[0362] "Configuration example 3 of information processing device" For example, it has a function to change the display method according to the illuminance of the usage environment (see FIG. 16(D)). ) This can, for example, reduce the power consumption of a smartwatch. For example, the image can be scanned so that it can be used suitably even in an environment with strong external light, such as outdoors on a sunny day. It can be displayed on the smart watch.

[0363] "Configuration example 4 of information processing device" The display unit 5230 has, for example, a curved surface that curves gently along the side surface of the housing (see FIG. 16( Alternatively, the display unit 5230 may include a display panel, and the display panel may include, for example, a front This allows you to display the image on the front and side of your mobile phone. Image information can be displayed on the sides and top instead.

[0364] "Configuration example 5 of information processing device" For example, it has a function to change the display method according to the illuminance of the usage environment (see FIG. 17(A)). ) This can reduce the power consumption of smartphones. The image can be captured on a smartphone so that it can be used effectively even in bright outdoor environments. It can be displayed on the

[0365] "Configuration Example 6 of Information Processing Device" For example, it has a function to change the display method according to the illuminance of the usage environment (see FIG. 17(B)). This allows the unit to be used effectively even when exposed to strong outdoor light on a sunny day. The video can then be displayed on a television system.

[0366] "Configuration Example 7 of Information Processing Device" For example, it has a function to change the display method according to the illuminance of the usage environment (see FIG. 17(C)). This allows the device to be used effectively even in environments with strong external light, such as outdoors on a clear day. Thus, the image can be displayed on the tablet computer.

[0367] "Configuration Example 8 of Information Processing Device" For example, it has a function to change the display method according to the illuminance of the usage environment (see FIG. 17(D)). This allows for optimal viewing even in environments with strong external light, such as outdoors on a clear day. Thus, the subject can be displayed on the digital camera.

[0368] "Configuration example 9 of information processing device" For example, it has a function to change the display method according to the illuminance of the usage environment (see FIG. 17(E)). This allows the device to be used effectively even in environments with strong external light, such as outdoors on a clear day. Thus, the image can be displayed on a personal computer.

[0369] Note that this embodiment mode can be appropriately combined with other embodiment modes described in this specification. .

[0370] For example, in the present specification, when it is explicitly stated that X and Y are connected, In this case, X and Y are electrically connected, and X and Y are functionally connected. The case where X and Y are directly connected is also considered to be disclosed in the present specification. Therefore, the present invention is not limited to a specific connection relationship, for example, a connection relationship shown in a drawing or a sentence. Any connection relationship other than that shown in the drawings or text is also considered to be disclosed in the drawings or text. do.

[0371] Here, X and Y are objects (e.g., devices, elements, circuits, wiring, electrodes, terminals, conductive films, layers, etc.). , etc.).

[0372] An example of a direct connection between X and Y is a circuit that allows electrical connection between X and Y. The elements to be considered (e.g., switches, transistors, capacitance elements, inductors, resistance elements, When a resistor (such as an electrode, display element, light-emitting element, or load) is not connected between X and Y, The elements that allow electrical connection between X and Y (e.g., switches, transistors, capacitors, etc.) elements, inductors, resistors, diodes, display elements, light-emitting elements, loads, etc.) , X and Y are connected.

[0373] An example of a case where X and Y are electrically connected is The elements to be considered (e.g., switches, transistors, capacitance elements, inductors, resistance elements, One or more elements (such as an electrode, a display element, a light-emitting element, or a load) can be connected between X and Y. It is possible. The switch has a function that allows it to be turned on and off. A switch can be in a conductive state (on state) or a non-conductive state (off state) and can either pass current or not. The switch has the function of controlling whether or not current flows. When X and Y are electrically connected, This includes the case where Y is directly connected.

[0374] An example of a case where X and Y are functionally connected is a case where a functional connection between X and Y is possible. Circuits that perform the above functions (for example, logic circuits (inverters, NAND circuits, NOR circuits, etc.), signal conversion conversion circuits (DA conversion circuits, AD conversion circuits, gamma correction circuits, etc.), potential level conversion circuits ( power supply circuits (voltage boost circuits, voltage drop circuits, etc.), level shifter circuits that change the potential level of signals, etc.) , voltage sources, current sources, switching circuits, amplifier circuits (which can increase the signal amplitude or current amount, etc.) circuits, operational amplifiers, differential amplifier circuits, source follower circuits, buffer circuits, etc.), signal generation One or more devices (such as a memory circuit, a control circuit, etc.) can be connected between X and Y. For example, even if another circuit is inserted between X and Y, the signal output from X If X is transmitted to Y, then X and Y are considered to be functionally connected. When X and Y are functionally connected, there are cases where X and Y are directly connected and cases where X and Y are functionally connected. and the case where they are electrically connected to each other.

[0375] In addition, if it is explicitly stated that X and Y are electrically connected, are electrically connected (i.e., there is another element or circuit between X and Y) When X and Y are functionally connected (i.e., when X and Y are connected), (When there is a functional connection between X and Y via another circuit in between) and when X and Y are directly connected (i.e., when X and Y are connected without any other element or circuit between them) is deemed to be disclosed in the present specification. If it is explicitly stated that it is connected, The same contents are deemed to be disclosed in the present specification and the like.

[0376] For example, the source (or the first terminal, etc.) of the transistor is connected via Z1 (or The drain (or second terminal, etc.) of the transistor is electrically connected to Z 2 (or not), it may be electrically connected to Y, or the source of the transistor (or the first terminal, etc.) is directly connected to a part of Z1, and another part of Z1 is directly connected to X. The drain (or second terminal, etc.) of the transistor is directly connected to a part of Z2. and another part of Z2 is directly connected to Y, It is possible to do so.

[0377] For example, "X and Y and the source (or first terminal, etc.) and drain (or second terminal, etc.) of a transistor The terminals of the transistor (or the first terminal, etc.) are electrically connected to each other, and X, the source of the transistor (or the first terminal, etc.) 1 terminal, etc.), the drain (or second terminal, etc.) of the transistor, and Y. "The source (or the third) of the transistor is connected to the The drain (or second terminal, etc.) of the transistor is electrically connected to X. The transistor source (or first terminal, etc.) is electrically connected to Y, and the transistor source (or first terminal, etc.) is electrically connected to X. The drain (or second terminal, etc.) of the transistor, Y, is electrically connected in this order. " Alternatively, "X is the source (or first terminal, etc.) of a transistor. The transistor is electrically connected to Y via a drain (or a second terminal, etc.) and a transistor is electrically connected to X via a drain (or a second terminal, etc.). The source (or first terminal, etc.) of a resistor, the drain (or second terminal, etc.) of a transistor ), Y is provided in this connection order. By using a simple expression method and specifying the order of connections in the circuit configuration, Distinguish between the source (or first terminal, etc.) and the drain (or second terminal, etc.) of a transistor. The technical scope can be determined based on the above.

[0378] Or, as another way of expressing it, for example, "the source (or first terminal, etc.) of a transistor is electrically connected to X through at least a first connection path, and the first connection path is , the second connection path does not have a second connection path, and the second connection path is a transistor The source (or first terminal, etc.) of the transistor and the drain (or second terminal, etc.) of the transistor The first connection path is a path via Z1, and the second connection path is a path between the transistor The drain (or second terminal, etc.) of the capacitor is electrically connected to Y through at least a third connection path. The third connection path does not include the second connection path, and the third connection path The connection path is the path through Z2. The source (or the first terminal, etc.) of the resistor is connected to the resistor via Z1 by at least the first connection path. and X is electrically connected to the first connection path, and the first connection path does not have a second connection path; The second connection path includes a connection path through a transistor, and the second connection path includes a drain of the transistor. (or the second terminal, etc.) is connected to Y via Z2 by at least a third connection path. The third connection path does not have the second connection path. Alternatively, the source (or the first terminal, etc.) of the transistor may be at least The first electrical path is electrically connected to X through Z1, and the first electrical path is The primary path does not have a second electrical path, and the second electrical path is a From the source (or first terminal, etc.) to the drain (or second terminal, etc.) of the transistor The drain (or second terminal, etc.) of the transistor is connected to at least a third The third electrical path is electrically connected to Y through Z2. , the fourth electrical path is not included, and the fourth electrical path is a drain of the transistor (or second terminal, etc.) to the source (or first terminal, etc.) of the transistor. Using the same expression as these examples, the circuit configuration By defining the connection path in Distinguish between the first terminal (or the second terminal, etc.) and the drain (or the second terminal, etc.) to determine the technical scope. can be done.

[0379] Note that these expression methods are merely examples, and the present invention is not limited to these expression methods. , Y, Z1, and Z2 are objects (e.g., devices, elements, circuits, wiring, electrodes, terminals, conductive films, layer, etc.).

[0380] In addition, the circuit diagram shows independent components as if they are electrically connected to each other. Even if the components are the same, one component may have the functions of multiple components. For example, when a part of the wiring also functions as an electrode, one conductive film has the function of the wiring and The electrode functions as both components. The term "electrochemically connected" refers to a case where one conductive film has the functions of multiple components. This also falls within the scope of the above. [Explanation of symbols]

[0381] ANO: conductive film, C21: capacitance element, CI: control information, DS: detection information, G1(i): running Scan line, G2(i): Wiring, GCLK: Signal, GDA: Driver circuit, GDB: Driver circuit, GD C: driving circuit, GD: driving circuit, II: input information, IN: information, S1(j): signal line, S 2(j): auxiliary signal line, SD: drive circuit, SP: control signal, SW2: switch, P1: position Position information, PWC1: Signal, PWC2: Signal, V1: Image information, V11: Information, VCOM2 : Conductive film, 200: Information processing device, 210: Calculation device, 211: Calculation section, 212: Storage section , 213: artificial intelligence unit, 214: transmission line, 215: input / output interface, 220: input Output device, 230: display unit, 231: display area, 233: control circuit, 234: expansion circuit, 235: image processing circuit, 238: control unit, 240: input unit, 241: detection area, 248: Control unit, 250: detection unit, 270: input unit, 290: communication unit, 501C: insulating film, 504 : Conductive film, 506: Insulating film, 508: Semiconductor film, 510: Base material, 512A: Conductive film, 51 2B: conductive film, 516: insulating film, 518: insulating film, 519C: terminal, 520A: functional layer, 520B: functional layer, 521: insulating film, 521B: insulating film, 528: insulating film, 530: pixel A circuit, 550: a display element, 551: an electrode, 552: an electrode, 553(j): a light-emitting material Including layer, 591A: connection portion, 591C(i,y): connection portion, 591D(j): connection portion, 7 00: display panel, 700TP: input / output panel, 702: pixel, 720: functional layer, 770 : Substrate, 770P: Functional film, 771: Insulating film, 775: Detecting element, 5200B: Information processing device, 5210: arithmetic unit, 5220: input / output device, 5230: display unit, 5240: input 5250: Detection unit, 5290: Communication unit

Claims

1. A display device comprising: a display region; wiring; a driving circuit electrically connected to the wiring; and a connection portion; The display area has pixels, The pixel includes a pixel circuit and a display element electrically connected to the pixel circuit, the wiring is electrically connected to the pixel circuit, the connection portion has a function of electrically connecting the drive circuit and the pixel circuit, the connection portion has an area overlapping the pixel circuit in a cross-sectional view, A display device, wherein, when viewed from above, the contour of the display area has a curve, and the pixels are arranged along the curve.

2. A liquid crystal display device comprising: a display area; wiring; a drive circuit electrically connected to the wiring; and a connection portion; The display area includes pixels. The pixel includes a pixel circuit and a display element electrically connected to the pixel circuit, the wiring is electrically connected to the pixel circuit, the connection portion has a function of electrically connecting the drive circuit and the pixel circuit, the connection portion has an area overlapping the pixel circuit in a cross-sectional view, When viewed from above, a contour of the display area has a curve, and the pixels are arranged along the curve; The pixel circuit includes a transistor. A display device, wherein a channel formation region of the transistor includes an oxide semiconductor.

3. A liquid crystal display device comprising: a display area; wiring; a drive circuit electrically connected to the wiring; and a connection portion; The display area has pixels, The pixel includes a pixel circuit and a display element electrically connected to the pixel circuit, the wiring is electrically connected to the pixel circuit, the connection portion has a function of electrically connecting the drive circuit and the pixel circuit, the connection portion has an area overlapping the pixel circuit in a cross-sectional view, When viewed from above, a contour of the display area has a curve, and the pixels are arranged along the curve; The pixel circuit includes a transistor. A display device, wherein a channel formation region of the transistor includes indium oxide.

4. A display device comprising: a display region; wiring; a driving circuit electrically connected to the wiring; and a connection portion; The display area has pixels, The pixel includes a pixel circuit and a display element electrically connected to the pixel circuit, the wiring is electrically connected to the pixel circuit, the connection portion has a function of electrically connecting the drive circuit and the pixel circuit, the connection portion has an area overlapping the pixel circuit and the display element in a cross-sectional view, A display device, wherein, when viewed from above, the contour of the display area has a curve, and the pixels are arranged along the curve.

5. A liquid crystal display device comprising: a display area; wiring; a drive circuit electrically connected to the wiring; and a connection portion; The display area has pixels, The pixel includes a pixel circuit and a display element electrically connected to the pixel circuit, the wiring is electrically connected to the pixel circuit, the connection portion has a function of electrically connecting the drive circuit and the pixel circuit, the connection portion has an area overlapping the pixel circuit and the display element in a cross-sectional view, When viewed from above, a contour of the display area has a curve, and the pixels are arranged along the curve; The pixel circuit includes a transistor. A display device, wherein a channel formation region of the transistor includes an oxide semiconductor.

6. A liquid crystal display device comprising: a display area; wiring; a drive circuit electrically connected to the wiring; and a connection portion; The display area has pixels, The pixel includes a pixel circuit and a display element electrically connected to the pixel circuit, the wiring is electrically connected to the pixel circuit, the connection portion has a function of electrically connecting the drive circuit and the pixel circuit, the connection portion has an area overlapping the pixel circuit and the display element in a cross-sectional view, When viewed from above, a contour of the display area has a curve, and the pixels are arranged along the curve; The pixel circuit includes a transistor. A display device, wherein a channel formation region of the transistor includes indium oxide.

7. A liquid crystal display device comprising: a display area; wiring; a drive circuit electrically connected to the wiring; and a connection portion; The display area has pixels, The pixel includes a pixel circuit and a display element electrically connected to the pixel circuit, the wiring is electrically connected to the pixel circuit, the connection portion has a function of electrically connecting the drive circuit and the pixel circuit, In a cross-sectional view, the connection portion overlaps with the display area, A display device, wherein, when viewed from above, the contour of the display area has a curve, and the pixels are arranged along the curve.

8. A display device comprising: a display region; wiring; a driving circuit electrically connected to the wiring; and a connection portion; The display area has pixels, The pixel includes a pixel circuit and a display element electrically connected to the pixel circuit, the wiring is electrically connected to the pixel circuit, the connection portion has a function of electrically connecting the drive circuit and the pixel circuit, In a cross-sectional view, the connection portion overlaps with the display area, When viewed from above, a contour of the display area has a curve, and the pixels are arranged along the curve; The pixel circuit includes a transistor. A display device, wherein a channel formation region of the transistor includes an oxide semiconductor.

9. A display device comprising: a display region; wiring; a driving circuit electrically connected to the wiring; and a connection portion; The display area has pixels, The pixel includes a pixel circuit and a display element electrically connected to the pixel circuit, the wiring is electrically connected to the pixel circuit, the connection portion has a function of electrically connecting the drive circuit and the pixel circuit, In a cross-sectional view, the connection portion overlaps with the display area, When viewed from above, a contour of the display area has a curve, and the pixels are arranged along the curve; The pixel circuit includes a transistor. A display device, wherein a channel formation region of the transistor includes indium oxide.

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