Electronic device including a sensor for generating image data using incident light through an opening formed in a display

Abstract

An electronic device comprises: a display comprising a first area having a plurality of first pixels arranged at a first density and a second area having a plurality of second pixels arranged at a second density, wherein the display comprises at least one layer having openings formed in at least a portion of the first area and at least a portion of the second area; a first sensor configured to detect incident light passing through at least a portion of the first area; and a second sensor configured to generate image data using the incident light received through the openings.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present disclosure relates to an electronic device including a display having an opening formed therein. Background Art

[0002] With the development of information technology (IT), various forms of electronic devices including displays, such as smart phones, tablet personal computers (PCs), etc., have been widely used.

[0003] The display of the electronic device may be implemented with a so-called touch screen display including a touch panel. The electronic device may perform various functions through the touch screen display, such as taking photos or videos, playing games, searching on the Internet, etc.

[0004] In order to perform various functions, various sensors including an illumination sensor, an iris sensor, etc. and a camera module may be arranged on the front side of the electronic device through which the display is exposed. For example, the electronic device may detect the brightness of its surroundings through the illumination sensor, and may control the brightness of the picture on the display based on the detection result. In another example, the electronic device may take a photo or a video through the camera module.

[0005] The above information is presented as background information only to assist with an understanding of the present disclosure. No determination has been made, and no assertion is made, as to whether any of the above might be applicable as prior art with respect to the present disclosure. Summary of the invention

[0006] Technical issues

[0007] Recently, a technology for extending a display area of ​​a display to the entire front side of an electronic device has been attempted to meet user demands for design and maximize visibility.

[0008] Meanwhile, due to the functional characteristics of sensors and camera modules, they must be arranged on the front side of electronic devices, and in recent years, as the functions of electronic devices have been diversified, the number of sensors installed in electronic devices has also increased. In addition, as the number of sensors has increased, the number of openings formed in the front side of the electronic device has also increased, and the black matrix (BM) area around the openings has also increased.

[0009] If the number of sensors and camera modules arranged on the front side of the electronic device increases as described above, the display area of ​​the display may not be expanded to a designated level or more.

[0010] Solution to the problem

[0011] Example aspects of the present disclosure solve at least the above-mentioned problems and / or disadvantages and provide at least the advantages described below. Therefore, one aspect of the present disclosure is to provide an electronic device for extending a display area of ​​a display while placing a sensor and a camera module on the front side of the electronic device.

[0012] According to one aspect of the present disclosure, an electronic device includes: a display, the display including a first area having a plurality of first pixels arranged at a first density and a second area having a plurality of second pixels arranged at a second density, wherein the display includes at least one layer, the at least one layer having an opening formed in at least a portion of the first area and the second area; a first sensor, the first sensor configured to detect incident light passing through at least a portion of the first area; and a second sensor, the second sensor configured to generate image data using the incident light passing through the opening.

[0013] According to another aspect of the present disclosure, an electronic device includes: a display, the display including a first area having pixels arranged in a first structure and a second area having pixels arranged in a second structure; an opening, the opening formed in at least a portion of the display; one or more sensors, the one or more sensors are disposed below the first area; and an image sensor, the image sensor is disposed in or below the opening and configured to receive light passing through the opening.

[0014] Advantageous Effects of the Invention

[0015] According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the display area of ​​the display can be increased. Therefore, a more excellent design aesthetics and convenience of use can be provided to the user. In addition, according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, the visual discomfort felt by the user can be reduced. In addition, the present disclosure can provide various effects that are directly or indirectly recognized. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0016] Figure 1 is a front view showing an electronic device including a display according to an embodiment;

[0017] Figure 2 is a cross-sectional view showing an electronic device including a display according to an embodiment;

[0018] Figure 3 is a view showing a display of an electronic device according to an embodiment, the display including a first area and a second area and having first and second sensors disposed thereunder;

[0019] Figure 4is a cross-sectional view showing a display panel of an electronic device including a first area and a second area according to an embodiment;

[0020] Figure 5a and Figure 5b are views showing various embodiments in which a first sensor is disposed below a first area of ​​a display in an electronic device;

[0021] Figure 6a , Figure 6b , Figure 6c and Figure 6d are views showing various embodiments in which an opening is formed in a display of an electronic device and a second sensor is arranged in the opening;

[0022] Figure 7 is a view showing a method of forming an opening in a display panel of an electronic device according to an embodiment;

[0023] Figure 8a is a view showing an electronic device including a bending area according to an embodiment;

[0024] Figure 8b and Figure 8c are views showing display panels of electronic devices respectively including bending regions according to various embodiments;

[0025] Figure 9a and 9b is a view showing a screen displayed on an electronic device including a first area and a second area according to various embodiments;

[0026] Fig.10 is a block diagram illustrating an electronic device in a network environment according to various embodiments, wherein the electronic device includes a sensor for generating image data using incident light passing through an opening formed in a display; and

[0027] Fig.11 is a block diagram showing a display device according to various embodiments. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0028] Figure 1 is a front view showing an electronic device 100 including a display 120 according to an embodiment.

[0029] Reference Figure 1 , the electronic device 100 may include a housing 110. The housing 110 may form an appearance of the electronic device 100 and may protect components inside the electronic device 100 from external impact.

[0030] According to an embodiment, the electronic device 100 may include a display 120. The display 120 may be exposed to the outside through a surface (e.g., a front surface) of the housing 110. According to an embodiment, the display 120 may output content (e.g., text, images, videos, icons, controls, or symbols), and / or may receive input (e.g., touch input or electronic pen input) from a user.

[0031] According to an embodiment, the display 120 may include a display area 10. The display area 10 may be understood as an area where pixels are arranged in a display panel. According to various embodiments, not limited to a display panel, the display area 10 may be understood as including a plurality of layers (e.g., Figure 2 For example, the display area 10 can also be understood as a region of the polarization layer 140 and / or the buffer layer 160, etc. Figure 2 The buffer layer 160 is shown in an area corresponding to an area where pixels are arranged in the display panel.

[0032] According to an embodiment, the display 120 may include a non-display area (not shown) corresponding to at least a portion of the display area 10. In an embodiment, the non-display area may be located outside the display area 10. The non-display area may be understood as an area in the display panel where no pixels are arranged.

[0033] According to an embodiment, the display area 10 may include a first area 11 and a second area 12. In various embodiments, the first area 11 and the second area 12 may be understood as areas including a plurality of layers constituting the display 120 in substantially the same manner as the display area.

[0034] In terms of the arrangement of pixels in the display 120, the first area 11 and the second area 12 may be different from each other. For example, the first area 11 may include first pixels arranged in a first arrangement, and the second area 12 may include second pixels arranged in a second arrangement. In the present disclosure, the first pixel may be referred to as a first pixel group, and the second pixel may be referred to as a second pixel group. The first arrangement in which the first pixels are arranged and the second arrangement in which the second pixels are arranged may be performed in various ways. According to an embodiment, the first pixels may be arranged at a first density, and the second pixels may be arranged at a second density. In an embodiment, the first density may be lower than the second density.

[0035] According to an embodiment, since the first pixel and the second pixel are different from each other in pixel arrangement, the picture displayed on the first area 11 and the picture displayed on the second area 12 may have different resolutions. For example, the second pixels may be arranged at a higher density than the first pixels. In this case, the resolution of the second area 12 may be higher than the resolution of the first area 11.

[0036] According to an embodiment, the electrodes and / or interconnects disposed in the first region 11 may be substantially transparent. For example, substantially transparent electrodes and / or interconnects made of a material such as indium tin oxide (ITO) may be disposed in at least a portion of the first region 11.

[0037] According to an embodiment, different screens may be displayed on the first area 11 and the second area 12. For example, a screen indicating the current state of the electronic device 100 may be displayed on the first area 11, and an application executed in the electronic device 100 may be displayed on the second area 12.

[0038] According to an embodiment, the electronic device 100 may include a first sensor 210 and a second sensor 220. According to an embodiment, the electronic device 100 may include one or more first sensors 210 and second sensors 220. In an embodiment, the first sensor 210 may include, for example, but not limited to, at least one sensor of a proximity sensor, an illumination sensor, a gesture sensor, a motion sensor, a fingerprint recognition sensor, a biometric sensor, etc. In an embodiment, the second sensor 220 may be, for example, but not limited to, a light receiving sensor. For example, the second sensor 220 may include, but not limited to, at least one of a light receiving portion of an image sensor, for example, for capturing an image or video, an illumination sensor, a proximity sensor, etc.

[0039] In an embodiment, in the case where the electronic device 100 includes a plurality of second sensors 220, the plurality of second sensors 220 may be arranged in the same structure. For example, a camera and an iris camera may be arranged in the same structure as the plurality of second sensors 220. In another example, a plurality of cameras including a depth camera may be arranged in the same structure as the plurality of second sensors 220. In another example, a camera and a proximity sensor may be arranged in the same structure as the plurality of second sensors 220.

[0040] Figure 1 The first sensor 210 and the second sensor 220 shown in FIG. 2 are exemplary, and the embodiments of the present disclosure are not limited to Figure 1 For example, the first sensor 210 and the second sensor 220 may be disposed on one side of the first region 11 .

[0041] According to an embodiment, the first sensor 210 may be disposed under the first region 11. According to an embodiment, the first pixel group may be arranged in the first region 11 at a lower density than the second pixel group arranged in the second region 12. Therefore, the first region 11 may have a higher light transmittance than the second region 12.

[0042] For example, in the display panel, a portion of the first region 11 where no pixels are arranged may be larger than a portion of the second region 12 where no pixels are arranged. That is, the first region 11 of the display panel may have a larger light-transmitting portion than the second region 12. In this case, the first sensor 210 may receive light through the light-transmitting portion included in the first region 11.

[0043] According to an embodiment, the second sensor 220 may be disposed below at least a portion of the first area 11 and the second area 12. For example, similar to the first sensor 210, the second sensor 220 may also be disposed below the first area 11. Alternatively, unlike the first sensor 210, the second sensor 220 may also be disposed below the second area 12. According to another embodiment, the second sensor 220 may be disposed below both the first area 11 and the second area 12.

[0044] According to an embodiment, the second sensor 220 may obtain image data through an opening formed in at least one layer of the display 120. For example, light may be introduced into the electronic device 100 from the outside through the opening, and the second sensor 220 may obtain image data corresponding to the incident light. In an embodiment, the image data may correspond to data obtained by converting the incident light into an electrical signal by the second sensor 220.

[0045] According to various embodiments, if the second sensor 220 receives light through the opening to obtain clear image data, the second sensor 220 (e.g., an image sensor) can perform a designated function. On the other hand, because the first sensor 210 detects that the amount of light and the time period during which the light is reflected and returned have changed, the first sensor 210 (e.g., an illumination sensor or a proximity sensor) can perform a corresponding function even if the first sensor 210 receives light through the first area 11 instead of through the opening. Figure 1 As shown, when the first sensor 210 is disposed below the first region 11 , the number of openings formed in the electronic device 100 may be reduced.

[0046] If the number of openings is reduced, the non-display area to be formed around the openings can be reduced. Therefore, the range of the display area 10 on the front side of the electronic device 100 can be expanded, thereby providing better visibility for the user. For example, the display area 10 can extend to the entire front side of the electronic device 100 except for the area of ​​the second sensor 220.

[0047] In this disclosure, the above references Figure 1 The contents described may be applied identically or similarly to Figure 1 Components of the electronic device 100 are shown with the same reference numerals.

[0048] Figure 2 is a cross-sectional view showing an electronic device 100 including a display 120 according to an embodiment. Figure 2 Can be along Figure 1 The cross-sectional views of the electronic device 100 taken along the line AA′ are the same or similar.

[0049] Reference Figure 2 , the electronic device 100 may include a protective glass 130, a polarization layer 140, a display panel 150, a buffer layer 160, a bending protection layer (BPL) 170, a display driver IC (DDI) 180, a flexible printed circuit board (FPCB) 190, a first sensor 210 and a second sensor 220. In an embodiment, the polarization layer 140, the display panel 150, the buffer layer 160, the BPL 170 and the display driver IC 180 may include Figure 1 At least a portion of display 120 is shown.

[0050] According to various embodiments, the electronic device 100 may further include Figure 2 Components not shown or may not be included Figure 2 For example, the electronic device 100 may further include an optically clear adhesive (OCA), a protective film (PF), and / or a tape. According to another embodiment, the electronic device 100 may further include a blocking member disposed between the display panel 150 and the buffer layer 160 so that the first sensor 210 is not visible from the outside of the electronic device 100. The blocking member may include, for example, an infrared (IR) shielding film or a polarizing film.

[0051] In the present disclosure, the protective glass 130, the polarization layer 140, the display panel 150 and / or the buffer layer 160 may be understood as a plurality of layers including the display 120. According to various embodiments, the display 120 may not include at least some components, or may further include additional components.

[0052] The protective glass 130 may transmit light generated by the display 120. In another example, the user may touch the protective glass 130 with a part of his body (e.g., a finger) to provide a touch input (including contact using an electronic pen) to the electronic device 100. The protective glass 130 may be formed of, for example, reinforced glass, reinforced plastic, or a flexible polymer, and may protect the display 120 and components included in the electronic device 100 from external impacts.

[0053] According to an embodiment, the protective glass 130 may be implemented as a plurality of layers. For example, the protective glass 130 may be implemented as a flexible protective glass layer and a rigid protective glass layer. According to various embodiments, the protective glass 130 may also be referred to as a glass window or a transparent member.

[0054] Polarization layer 140 can prevent and / or reduce reflection of external light to improve visibility in bright places (e.g., outdoors). For example, polarization layer (or polarization film) 140 can allow only light oscillating in any direction among incident light waves to pass through protective glass 130, thereby improving visibility. In various embodiments, polarization layer 140 can include, for example, polyethylene terephthalate (PET) or triacetyl cellulose (TAC).

[0055] The display panel 150 may include a thin film encapsulation (TFE) 154 , a light emitting element 153 , a backplane (BP) 152 , and a PI substrate 151 .

[0056] The TFE 154 may be disposed under the polarization layer 140. The TFE 154 may protect the light emitting elements 153 included in the display panel 150. For example, the TFE 154 may be formed of a plurality of organic layers and / or inorganic layers and may protect the plurality of light emitting elements 153 from moisture or oxygen.

[0057] A plurality of interconnect lines and a plurality of light emitting elements 153 may be arranged on the BP 152. For example, a plurality of gate lines and a plurality of data lines may be arranged on the BP 152, and the gate lines and the data lines may cross each other. The light emitting element 153 may emit light based on a signal provided from the gate lines and the data lines. The light emitting element 153 may include pixels. A plurality of (e.g., millions to tens of millions) of pixels may be arranged on any one surface of the display panel 150 (e.g., a surface facing the protective glass 130).

[0058] BP 152 can be understood as a thin film transistor array or a buffer layer. The buffer layer can prevent and / or reduce the penetration of impurity elements into the PI substrate 151, and can provide a flat surface to the top side of the PI substrate 151. BP152 as a buffer layer can be formed of various materials that can provide a flat surface. For example, the buffer layer can include an inorganic material such as glass or a synthetic resin (e.g., PET), or an organic material such as polyimide, polyester, or acrylic resin.

[0059] According to an embodiment, the display panel 150 may include a PI substrate 151. According to an embodiment, interconnection lines for supplying power and / or signals to the display panel 150 may be arranged on the PI substrate 151. According to an embodiment, the PI substrate 151 may extend to the outside of at least some layers of the display panel 150.

[0060] According to an embodiment, the display panel 150 may include a display area 10 and a non-display area. The display area 10 may include a first area 11 and a second area 12.

[0061] According to an embodiment, pixels may be arranged at a higher density in the second region 12 than in the first region 11. That is, the number of pixels arranged in a region having a specified area may be greater in the second region 12 than in the first region 11. In this case, the second region 12 may achieve a higher resolution than the first region 11, and the first region 11 may have a higher light transmittance than the second region 12.

[0062] According to an embodiment, at least some of the pixels arranged in the first region 11 may be spaced apart from each other by a specified distance. For example, a first row in which pixels are arranged and a second row in which pixels are not arranged may be repeated a specified number of times in the first region 11. The region corresponding to the first row may be understood as an opaque region 11-1, and the region corresponding to the second row may be understood as a transparent region 11-2. In this case, at least some of the pixels (e.g., the first light emitting element 153-1 and the second light emitting element 153-2) arranged in the first region 11 may be spaced apart from each other by a specified distance corresponding to the transparent region 11-2.

[0063] Unlike the pixels arranged in the first area 11, the pixels arranged in the second area 12 may be connected together instead of being separated from each other. In various embodiments, the pixels in the second area 12 that are connected to each other instead of being separated from each other may be understood as being densely arranged at intervals less than a specified size.

[0064] The buffer layer 160 may include at least one of a light shielding layer (eg, an EMBO layer) and a buffer layer (eg, a sponge layer). The buffer layer 160 may absorb external impacts, thereby protecting other components inside the electronic device 100. Figure 2 As shown, the buffer layer 160 may have an opening in at least a portion thereof.

[0065] According to various embodiments, the electronic device 100 may further include a shielding layer (not shown). The shielding layer may be formed of, for example, but not limited to, copper (Cu) or graphite, and may block electromagnetic interference between the display panel 150 and the FPCB 190.

[0066] The BPL 170 may be attached to the bent region of the PI substrate 151 to prevent and / or reduce cracking of the display panel 150. The BPL 170 may prevent and / or reduce cracks in leads disposed on the PI substrate 151.

[0067] The display driver IC 180 may be disposed on a partial area of ​​the PI substrate 151. According to an embodiment, the display driver IC 180 may operate the light emitting element 153 of the display panel 150. For example, the display driver IC 180 may receive image data from a processor (host) and may provide a signal corresponding to the image data to the display panel 150 based on a preset number of frames. The light emitting element 153 may emit light in response to the signal.

[0068] According to an embodiment, the FPCB 190 may be electrically connected to a portion of the display panel 150. For example, the FPCB 190 may be electrically connected to an interconnection line formed on the PI substrate 151 of the display panel 150. According to an embodiment, the FPCB 190 may include a lead line for providing a scan signal to a touch sensor included in the display panel 150.

[0069] The first sensor 210 may be disposed under the buffer layer 160. The first sensor 210 may emit or receive light to detect a state outside the electronic device 100. For example, the first sensor 210 may sense the amount of light received from the outside to detect the brightness outside the electronic device 100. According to various embodiments, the first sensor 210 may include, for example but not limited to, a proximity sensor, an illumination sensor, a gesture sensor, a motion sensor, a fingerprint recognition sensor, and a biometric sensor, etc. According to various embodiments, the electronic device 100 may include a plurality of first sensors 210.

[0070] According to various embodiments, since the first sensor 210 emits light outside the electronic device 100 and / or receives light from outside the electronic device 100, a light path from outside the electronic device 100 to the first sensor 210 should be ensured. For example, the first sensor 210 may be disposed below the first region 11 in which the light emitting elements 153 are spaced apart from each other by a specified distance, and thus the light path may be ensured to pass through the transparent region 11-2 in the first region 11. According to an embodiment, as Figure 2 As shown, the buffer layer 160 may be disposed between the display panel 150 and the first sensor 210. In this case, at least a partial region of the buffer layer 160 may be removed or an opening may be formed in at least a partial region of the buffer layer 160 to ensure an optical path.

[0071] According to various embodiments, the first sensor 210 may perform a designated function using light sensed by at least a portion of the first sensor 210. For example, even if a portion of the first sensor 210 may be blocked by an obstacle, the first sensor 210 may still perform a designated function if the remaining portion of the first sensor 210 is able to sense light. This is because the first sensor 210 may detect changes in the amount of light sensed and the time period during which the light is reflected and returned.

[0072] The second sensor 220 may be disposed under the buffer layer 160, and may acquire image data corresponding to light reflected or generated by an object outside the electronic device 100. Since the image data must be acquired for the entire shape of the object, in the case where a portion of the second sensor 220 is blocked by an obstacle, the second sensor 220 may not perform a designated function, unlike the first sensor 210. Therefore, the second sensor 220 may receive light through an opening corresponding to the size of the second sensor 220 to perform a designated function.

[0073] According to various embodiments, the opening may be formed in a portion of the first area 11. Alternatively, the opening may be formed in a portion of the second area 12. In another case, the opening may be formed above both the first area 11 and the second area 12. Therefore, the second sensor 220 may be disposed under a portion of the first area 11 or a portion of the second area 12, or may be disposed under both the first area 11 and the second area 12. For example, the second sensor 220 may be disposed under a portion of the first area 11, and the opening may be formed in a portion of the first area 11. In this case, in order for the second sensor 220 to perform a designated function, the light emitting element 153 may not be disposed in an area corresponding to an area where the second sensor 220 is disposed. That is, the area where the second sensor 220 is disposed may correspond to the transparent area 11-2 in the first area 11.

[0074] According to various embodiments, an opening may be formed in at least one layer included in the display 120. For example, Figure 2 As shown, an opening may be formed in the buffer layer 160. However, not limited thereto, the opening may be formed in, for example, the buffer layer 160 and the display panel 150. In another example, an opening may be formed in the buffer layer 160, the display panel 150, and the polarization layer 140.

[0075] In this disclosure, the above references Figure 2 The contents described may be applied identically or similarly to Figure 2 Components of the electronic device 100 are shown with the same reference numerals.

[0076] Figure 3 1 is a view showing a display 120 of an electronic device 100 according to an embodiment, the display 120 includes a first area 11 and a second area 12, and a first sensor 210 and a second sensor 220 are disposed therebelow.

[0077] Figure 3 An arrangement of a first pixel group arranged in the first region 11 (eg, a first arrangement) and an arrangement of a second pixel group arranged in the second region 12 (eg, a second arrangement) are shown.

[0078] Reference numeral 300-1 denotes an enlarged view of a specific area 300 under which the first sensor 210 and the second sensor 220 of the electronic device 100 are arranged. When viewed from above (eg, the protective glass 130), Figure 3 The enlarged view 300-1 in FIG. Figure 2 150 is a top view of the display panel 150 shown in FIG. According to various embodiments, the arrangement of the first pixel group and the arrangement of the second pixel group are not limited to Figure 3 Arrangement shown.

[0079] According to an embodiment, the display panel 150 may include a first area 11 and a second area 12. The first area 11 may include a first pixel group arranged in a first arrangement, and the second area 12 may include a second pixel group arranged in a second arrangement.

[0080] According to an embodiment, the first pixel group and the second pixel group may include a first sub-pixel 153a, a second sub-pixel 153b, and a third sub-pixel 153c. For example, the first sub-pixel 153a may correspond to a pixel emitting red light, the second sub-pixel 153b may correspond to a pixel emitting green light, and the third sub-pixel 153c may correspond to a pixel emitting blue light. The first pixel group and the second pixel group may realize light of various colors through a combination of sub-pixels 153a, 153b, and 153c.

[0081] According to an embodiment, the second pixel group arranged in the second area 12 may be connected together or densely arranged at intervals less than at least a specified size. According to various embodiments, the resolution of the picture displayed on the display panel 150 may increase as the intervals between the pixels arranged in the display panel 150 decrease or the pixel size decreases. Therefore, the picture displayed by the second area 12 may have a high resolution.

[0082] According to an embodiment, at least some pixels in the first pixel group arranged in the first region 11 may be spaced apart from each other by a specified distance. According to various embodiments, in the first pixel group, the first sub-pixel 153a, the second sub-pixel 153b, and the third sub-pixel 153c may be connected together or spaced apart from each other in a sub-pixel unit.

[0083] For example, the first area 11 may be implemented by repeating a first row in which pixels are arranged and a second row in which pixels are not arranged. Figure 3As shown, the first area 11 may include a first opaque area 11-1a, a first transparent area 11-2a, a second opaque area 11-1b, and a second transparent area 11-2b. Pixels arranged in the first opaque area 11-1a may be spaced apart from pixels arranged in the second opaque area 11-1b by a specified distance.

[0084] In another example, the first region 11 may be implemented by repeating a first column in which pixels (e.g., the first sub-pixel 153a, the second sub-pixel 153b, and the third sub-pixel 153c) are arranged and a second column in which pixels (e.g., the first sub-pixel 153a, the second sub-pixel 153b, and the third sub-pixel 153c) are not arranged. In this case, the first region 11 may include a first opaque region, a first transparent region, a second opaque region, and a second transparent region, and the pixels arranged in the first opaque region may be spaced apart from the pixels arranged in the second opaque region by a specified distance.

[0085] In another example, the first region 11 may be implemented by repeating a first diagonal line in which pixels (e.g., the first sub-pixel 153a, the second sub-pixel 153b, and the third sub-pixel 153c) are arranged and a second diagonal line in which pixels (e.g., the first sub-pixel 153a, the second sub-pixel 153b, and the third sub-pixel 153c) are not arranged. Even in this case, at least some of the pixels in the first pixel group arranged in the first region 11 may be spaced apart by a specified distance.

[0086] In another example, the pixels may be irregularly arranged in the first region 11. However, even in this case, at least some of the pixels in the first pixel group arranged in the first region 11 may be spaced apart from each other by a specified distance.

[0087] According to various embodiments, the light transmittance of the display panel 150 may increase as the interval between pixels arranged in the display panel 150 increases. Therefore, the first area 11 may have a relatively higher light transmittance than the second area 12, for example.

[0088] According to an embodiment, the first sensor 210 may be disposed under the display panel 150 and may receive light from outside the electronic device 100 through the first area 11. When at least a portion of the first sensor 210 is disposed under the transparent areas 11-2a and / or 11-2b, the first sensor 210 may receive light through the first area 11 and may perform a designated operation.

[0089] According to an embodiment, the second sensor 220 may be disposed below the display panel 150, and image data corresponding to incident light and / or light reflected from another sensor may be obtained through the opening. The second sensor 220 may perform a specified operation by receiving light of a specified range of regions. Therefore, an opening may be formed in a region of the display panel 150 corresponding to a region where the second sensor 220 is disposed, or pixels may not be arranged in the region at least.

[0090] Figure 4 is a cross-sectional view showing a display panel 150 of the electronic device 100 including a first area 11 and a second area 12 according to an embodiment.

[0091] Figure 4 A method of manufacturing the first region 11 and the second region 12 by arranging pixels is shown. The display panel 150 may include the first region 11 and the second region 12, and the first region 11 may include an opaque region 11-1 and a transparent region 11-2. Figure 4 A method of forming the display panel 150 including the transparent area 11 - 2 is described.

[0092] According to an embodiment, the display panel 150 may include a first substrate 152, a gate insulating film 411, a protective film 412, a light emitting element 153, a planarization film 420, and a second substrate 154. In various embodiments, the display panel 150 may include other components in addition to the components shown in the figure. Figure 2 As shown, the display panel 150 may further include a PI substrate 151 .

[0093] The first substrate 152 may be understood as being connected to, for example, Figure 2 The gate insulating film 411 and the protective film 412 may be sequentially laminated on the first substrate 152. The gate insulating film 411 may be formed of an inorganic insulating material, and the protective film 412 may be formed of an organic or inorganic insulating material.

[0094] The light emitting elements 153 may be formed on the protective film 412. According to an embodiment, each of the light emitting elements 153 may include an anode 413, a pixel defining film 414, an organic light emitting layer 415, and a cathode 416.

[0095] According to an embodiment, the anode 413 may be formed of a three-layer film, in which a first film 413a, a second film 413b, and a third film 413c are sequentially laminated. The first film 413a may be formed of indium tin oxide (ITO) or indium zinc oxide (IZO) having a relatively high work function value in a transparent conductive material. The second film 413b may be formed of a metal such as silver (Ag), aluminum (Al), magnesium (Mg), lithium (Li), calcium (Ca), aluminum lithium (Al-Li), magnesium indium (Mg-In), magnesium silver (Mg-Ag), or aluminum silver (Al-Ag) having a relatively low work function value. The third film 413c may be formed of indium tin oxide (ITO) or indium zinc oxide (IZO).

[0096] According to an embodiment, a pixel defining film 414 may be formed on the protective film 412 and the anode 413. The pixel defining film 414 may have at least one opening formed therein, and a pixel region may be defined by the opening. The pixel defining film 414 may be made of a resin such as a polyacrylate resin or a polyimide, or a silicon dioxide-based inorganic material.

[0097] According to an embodiment, the organic light emitting layer 415 may be formed in the opening formed by the pixel defining film 414. The organic light emitting layer 415 may be implemented with a single layer made of a light emitting material, or may be implemented with a plurality of layers including a hole injection layer, a hole transport layer, a light emitting material layer, an electron transport layer, and an electron injection layer to increase light emitting efficiency.

[0098] According to an embodiment, a cathode 416 may be formed on the organic light emitting layer 415. In an embodiment, the cathode 416 may be formed of a transparent conductive material.

[0099] According to an embodiment, after the light emitting element 153 is formed as described above, the light emitting element 153 corresponding to the transparent area 11-2 in the first area 11 may be removed by laser, and the space 40 may be formed in at least a portion of the area. That is, the transparent area 11-2 may be formed by removing at least a portion of the light emitting element 153 continuously formed in the second area 12. The transparent area 11-2 may be removed in the pixel unit distinguished by the pixel defining film 414. Figure 4 An example is shown in which one of the continuous light emitting elements 153 is removed. However, according to various embodiments, two or more continuous or non-continuous light emitting elements 153 may be removed. In this case, the range of the transparent region 11-2 may be increased.

[0100] According to an embodiment, the planarization film 420 may be formed after the space 40 is formed by removing at least a portion of the light emitting element 153. The planarization film 420 may fill the light emitting element 153 and the formed space 40 to form a surface of the light emitting element 153 formed on the first substrate 152 so as to flatten the surface and protect it from moisture and external impact. In an embodiment, the planarization film 420 may be formed of an organic or inorganic material, or may be formed in a form in which organic and inorganic materials are alternately stacked.

[0101] According to an embodiment, the second substrate 154 may be formed on the planarization film 420. In an embodiment, the second substrate 154 may be understood as Figure 2 The second substrate 154 may seal and protect the light emitting element 153 formed on the first substrate 152 from the outside. According to another embodiment, the second substrate 154 may be omitted to reduce the thickness of the display panel 150. For example, the planarization film 420 may replace the second substrate 154 to protect the light emitting element 153 from the outside. According to an embodiment, a touch sensor for receiving a touch input of a user may be provided on the planarization film 420 or the second substrate 154.

[0102] Figure 5a and Figure 5b 2 is a view showing various embodiments in which the first sensor 210 is disposed below the first area 11 of the display 120 in the electronic device 100 .

[0103] Reference Figure 5a and Figure 5b , the display panel 150 may include a first area 11. The first area 11 may include an opaque area 11-1 in which pixels are arranged and a transparent area 11-2 in which no pixels are arranged. According to an embodiment, the first sensor 210 may be disposed under the first area 11, and at least a portion of the first sensor 210 may be disposed under the transparent area 11-2.

[0104] According to an embodiment, Figure 2 As shown, the display 120 may include a buffer layer 160 a or 160 b , and the buffer layer 160 a or 160 b may be disposed between the display panel 150 and the first sensor 210 .

[0105] According to an embodiment, the buffer layer 160a or 160b may include at least one of a light shielding layer (e.g., an EMBO layer) and a buffer layer (e.g., a sponge layer). Since the light transmittance of the light shielding layer or the buffer layer is lower than a specified level, the first sensor 210 disposed under the light shielding layer or the buffer layer may have difficulty receiving light from outside the electronic device 100. According to various embodiments, at least a portion of the buffer layer 160a or 160b may be removed so that the first sensor 210 emits light to the outside and / or receives light from the outside.

[0106] According to an embodiment, Figure 5a As shown, a partial region 161a of the buffer layer 160a corresponding to the region where the first sensor 210 is disposed may be removed. In this case, the first sensor 210 may emit light to the outside through the removed region 161a of the display panel 150 and the first region 11, or receive light from the outside.

[0107] According to another embodiment, Figure 5b As shown, a plurality of openings 161b may be formed in a region of the buffer layer 160b corresponding to a region where the first sensor 210 is disposed. In this case, the first sensor 210 may emit light to the outside through the plurality of openings 161b and the first region 11 of the display panel 150, or receive light from the outside.

[0108] exist Figure 5a In the case of Figure 5b Therefore, the first sensor can have a higher light emitting efficiency or a higher light receiving efficiency. Figure 5b In the case of Figure 5a Therefore, more excellent visibility can be provided to the user. According to various embodiments, the size and shape of the area removed from the buffer layers 160a and 160b can be optimally determined in consideration of light emitting efficiency or receiving efficiency and visibility.

[0109] According to various embodiments, a blocking member may be provided between the display panel 150 and the buffer layer 160a or 160b in consideration of user visibility. The blocking member may include, for example, an IR shielding film or a polarizing film that blocks or polarizes light of a specific wavelength.

[0110] Figure 6a , Figure 6b , Figure 6c and Figure 6d 2 is a view showing various embodiments in which an opening is formed in the display 120 of the electronic device 100 and the second sensor 220 is disposed in the opening.

[0111] Reference Figure 6a , Figure 6b , Figure 6c and Figure 6d , the display 120 may include a plurality of layers. According to an embodiment, the display 120 may include a buffer layer 160, a display panel 150, a polarization layer 140, and a protective glass 130. According to various embodiments, in addition to the components shown in the figure, the display 120 may further include other components, or may not include some of the components shown.

[0112] Reference Figure 6a , an opening may be formed in the buffer layer 160 among a plurality of layers included in the display 120. In an embodiment, the second sensor 220 may acquire image data corresponding to incident light through the opening.

[0113] In the case where the opening is formed only in the buffer layer 160, the region where the opening is formed may be a region where the light emitting element 153 is not arranged. For example, the region where the opening is formed may be Figure 3 The transparent area 11 - 2 in the first area 11 is shown.

[0114] Reference Figure 6b , an opening may be formed in the buffer layer 160 and the display panel 150 among the plurality of layers included in the display 120. According to an embodiment, in the case where the opening is formed in the display panel 150, the opening may be formed in all of the PI substrate 151, the BP 152, the light emitting element 153, and the thin film encapsulation 154. In an embodiment, the second sensor 220 may acquire image data corresponding to incident light through the opening.

[0115] In the case where an opening is formed in the buffer layer 160 and the display panel 150, the region where the opening is formed may be independent of whether the light emitting element 153 is arranged. For example, the opening may be formed in Figure 3 The opening may be formed in the first region 11 shown, or may be formed in the second region 12. In another example, the opening may be formed on a boundary between the first region 11 and the second region 12.

[0116] Reference Figure 6c , an opening may be formed in the buffer layer 160, the display panel 150, and the polarization layer 140 among the plurality of layers included in the display 120. In an embodiment, the second sensor 220 may acquire image data corresponding to incident light through the opening.

[0117] Because even though Figure 6c In the case of , the layer in which the opening is formed also includes the display panel 150, so the region in which the opening is formed may not be related to whether the light emitting element 153 is arranged. For example, the opening may be formed in Figure 3The opening may be formed in the first region 11 shown, or may be formed in the second region 12. In another example, the opening may be formed on a boundary between the first region 11 and the second region 12.

[0118] Reference Figure 6d In an embodiment, the protective glass 130 may include a flexible protective glass 131 and a rigid protective glass 132. According to an embodiment, an opening may be formed in the buffer layer 160, the display panel 150, the polarization layer 140, and the flexible protective glass 131 among the multiple layers included in the display 120. In the case where the opening is formed in the flexible protective glass 131 and the second sensor 220 is disposed in the opening, since the rigid protective glass 132 is disposed on the flexible protective glass 131, the rigid protective glass 132 may fix the second sensor 220 at a designated position. In an embodiment, the second sensor 220 may acquire image data corresponding to the incident light through the opening.

[0119] Because even in Figure 6d In the case of the above, the layer in which the opening is formed also includes the display panel 150, so the region in which the opening is formed has nothing to do with whether the light emitting element 153 is arranged. For example, the opening may be formed in Figure 3 The opening may be formed in the first region 11 shown, or may be formed in the second region 12. In another example, the opening may be formed on a boundary between the first region 11 and the second region 12.

[0120] According to various embodiments, Figure 6a , Figure 6b , Figure 6c and Figure 6d As shown, the second sensor 220 may be disposed in or below the opening, or a portion of the second sensor 220 may be disposed in the opening while the remaining portion of the second sensor 220 is disposed below the opening.

[0121] Figure 7 is a view illustrating a method of forming an opening in the display panel 150 of the electronic device 100 according to an embodiment.

[0122] Reference Figure 7 , the display panel 150 may include a PI substrate 151, a BP 152, a light emitting element 153, and a thin film encapsulation 154. In an embodiment, the display panel 150 may include a region 71 in which an opening is not formed and a region 72 in which an opening is formed.

[0123] According to various embodiments, in the case where an opening is formed in the display panel 150, a method for preventing and / or reducing the exposure of the organic light emitting layer 415 included in the light emitting element 153 to external moisture or air may be considered. For example, as will be described below, a transparent area (e.g., Figure 2 After that, an opening is formed in the transparent area 11-2).

[0124] first, Figure 4 The light emitting element 153 shown including the cathode 416, the anode 413 and the organic light emitting layer 415 may be deposited on the BP 152 as a buffer layer. Next, in order to form a transparent area, laser etching may be performed on the light emitting element 153 exposed on one surface. The range in which the laser etching is performed may vary depending on the range of the transparent area to be formed. Then, the thin film encapsulation member 154 may be deposited on the light emitting element 153 on which the laser etching has been performed. Thereafter, an opening may be formed by performing laser cutting or punching on at least a portion of the transparent area.

[0125] According to the embodiment, in the case where an opening without a transparent area is directly formed unlike the above, the light emitting element 153 may be damaged due to the penetration of external moisture. This is because the thin film encapsulation member 154 is removed due to the opening, and thus the side of the light emitting element 153 is not surrounded by the thin film encapsulation member 154.

[0126] On the other hand, in the case where the opening is formed after the transparent region is formed as described above, the side of the light emitting element 153 may be surrounded by the thin film encapsulation 154 and protected from external moisture.

[0127] Figure 8a is a view showing an electronic device 800 including bending areas 82a and 82b according to an embodiment.

[0128] Reference Figure 8a , the front side of the electronic device 800 may include a substantially flat area 81 and curved areas 82a and 82b. In an embodiment, the substantially flat area 81 may be understood as an area including an area having a flat surface and an area having a surface curved in a specified direction with a curvature less than a specified level. In an embodiment, the curved areas 82a and 82b may be understood as an area having a surface, at least a portion of which is curved in a specified direction with a curvature greater than a specified level. According to an embodiment, the curvature less than the specified level may be understood as the second sensor being able to correct the level of the changed optical path even if the optical path through the front side is changed by the curved area.

[0129] According to an embodiment, the front side of the electronic device 800 has a Figure 8aIn the case of the bending regions 82a and 82b shown, the display 810 of the electronic device 800 including the cover glass and the display panel, etc. may have the same bending region as the bending regions 82a and 82b or a similar bending region.

[0130] According to an embodiment, the curved areas 82a and 82b may be formed on the periphery of the display 810. For example, the substantially flat area 81 may be formed at the center of the display 810, and the curved areas 82a and 82b may be formed at the outer edges of the substantially flat area 81. Figure 8a As shown, the bending regions 82 a and 82 b may include a first bending region 82 a located near an edge of the electronic device 800 and a second bending region 82 b located near a vertex of the electronic device 800 .

[0131] The first curved region 82a may be, for example, a region in which at least one component of a vector indicating a bending direction from the substantially flat region 81 includes a constant "0". Figure 8a The first curved region 82a shown can be bent from the substantially flat region 81 (z is a positive number) along the direction (x, 0, -z). In another example, the first curved region 82a can be bent from the substantially flat region 81 (z is a positive number) along the direction (0, y, -z).

[0132] The second curved region 82b may be, for example, a region in which the component of the vector indicating the bending direction from the substantially flat region 81 does not include the constant "0". Figure 8a The second curved region 82b shown may be curved in directions (x, y, -z) along the substantially flat region 81 (z is a positive number).

[0133] In various embodiments, the first sensors 210-1, 210-2, and 210-3 may be disposed below the bending regions 82a and 82b. For example, the first sensors 201-1 and 201-3 may be disposed below the first bending region 82a. In another example, the first sensor 201-2 may be disposed below the second bending region 82b. In various embodiments, the first sensors 210-1, 210-2, and 210-3 may be disposed below the first region (e.g., Figure 2 The first area 11) receives light, and thus at least some of the first sensors 210-1, 210-2, and 210-3 may be disposed in an area corresponding to the first area and the bending areas 82a and 82b.

[0134] Referring to the cross-sectional view of the first curved region 82a taken along line AA', the refractive index of the first curved region 82a may be represented by n2, and the refractive index of the medium outside the first curved region 82a may be represented by n1. Because n2 is generally greater than n1, light passing through the first curved region 82a may be refracted, as shown in FIG. Figure 8a shown.

[0135] According to an embodiment, the amount of light incident on the curved regions 82a and 82b may be increased according to Snell's law. Figure 8a As shown, all vertical incident light rays within the first range 8 are refracted and concentrated on a single point, so the amount of light received by the first sensors 201-1, 210-2, and 210-3 can be increased. Therefore, when arranged below the curved regions 82 and 82b, the first sensors 201-1, 210-2, and 210-3 are more conducive to receiving light than when arranged below the substantially flat region 81.

[0136] According to an embodiment, when light passing through the protective glass is incident on the second sensor 220 through the opening, the second sensor 220 may obtain image data corresponding to the incident light. If the second sensor 220 is disposed below the curved regions 82a and 82b, the light may be refracted by the curved regions 82a and 82b of the protective glass and the image data may be distorted. Therefore, it may be more advantageous to dispose the second sensor 220 below the substantially flat region 81 rather than below the curved regions 82a and 82b. Therefore, the opening required for the second sensor 220 to obtain image data may be formed in the region of the layer corresponding to the substantially flat region 81 included in the display 810.

[0137] Figure 8b and Figure 8c 850b and 850c are views illustrating display panels 850b and 850c of an electronic device 800 including bending regions 853b and 853c, respectively, according to various embodiments.

[0138] Reference Figure 8b and Figure 8c , the display panels 850b and 850c may include display areas 852b and 852c and non-display areas 851b and 851c, respectively. According to an embodiment, the display areas 852b and 852c in which pixels are arranged may be areas through which a user can recognize the displayed screen. According to an embodiment, the non-display areas 851b and 851c in which pixels are not arranged may be located on the periphery of the display areas 852b and 852c. The user may recognize the non-display areas 851b and 851c as black lines.

[0139] According to various embodiments, in Figure 8aIn the case where the electronic device 800 shown includes a substantially flat region 81 and curved regions 82a and 82b, the display regions 852b and 852c of the display panels 850b and 850c may also include substantially flat regions 854b and 854c and curved regions 853b and 853c. The curved regions 853b and 853c of the display panels 850b and 850c may be bent in a specified direction from the substantially flat regions 854b and 854c of the display panels 850b and 850c.

[0140] According to various embodiments, the shapes of the display panels 850b and 850c may be the same as or different from the appearance of the electronic device 800. For example, Figure 8b As shown, at least a portion near each vertex of the display panel 850b may be removed. In this case, the components included in the electronic device 800 may be installed in the removed area 8b. Figure 8c As shown, the shape of the display panel 850 c may be the same as the appearance of the electronic device 800 .

[0141] According to various embodiments, the shapes of the display panels 850b and 850c are not limited to Figure 8b and Figure 8c For example, the display panels 850b and 850c may have a shape in which at least a portion of the bending regions 853b and 853c is removed.

[0142] Figure 9a 1 is a view showing a screen displayed on the electronic device 100 including the first area 11 and the second area 12 according to an embodiment. Figure 9b is a view showing a screen displayed on the electronic device 100 including the first area 11 and the second area 12 according to another embodiment.

[0143] Reference Figure 9a and Figure 9b , the display area 10a or 10b of the electronic device 100 may include a first area 11 and a second area 12. According to an embodiment, a first sensor may be disposed below the first area 11. In an embodiment, a plurality of first sensors 210-1, 201-2, and 210-3 may be provided. The first sensors 210-1, 201-2, and 210-3 may emit light to the outside and / or may receive light from the outside. The first sensors 210-1, 201-2, and 210-3 may include, but are not limited to, for example, an illumination sensor, a proximity sensor, and / or an iris sensor, etc. According to an embodiment, the second sensor 220a or 220b may be disposed below at least a portion of the first area 11 and / or the second area 12.

[0144] According to the embodiment, the second sensors 220a and 220b may be arranged in various ways. Figure 9a , the second sensor 220a may be disposed below the center of the first area 11. In this case, pixels may be arranged around the second sensor 220a to display a specified screen. Figure 9b , the second sensor 220b may be disposed below the first area 11 so as to be adjacent to the edge of the display area 10b when viewed from above. In this case, in the surrounding area of ​​the second sensor 220b, no pixels may be disposed in the area adjacent to the edge of the display area 10b. Figure 9a or Figure 9b Unlike the illustrated sensor, the second sensor (eg, second sensor 220 a ) may be disposed such that at least a portion thereof is located below the second region 12 .

[0145] According to an embodiment, the electronic device 100 may include a display driver IC (eg, Figure 2 The display driver IC 180 may transmit an image signal to the display panel 150, and a picture transmitted based on the image signal may be displayed on the display area 10 of the display 120.

[0146] According to an embodiment, the display driver IC may transmit a first image signal to the first area 11, and transmit a second image signal to the second area 12. For example, the display driver IC may transmit different image signals to the first area 11 and the second area 12.

[0147] According to an embodiment, the first image signal may be a signal for indicating the state of the electronic device 100, and the second image signal may be a signal for displaying an execution screen of an application. In this case, a screen indicating the state of the electronic device 100 may be displayed on the first area 11. For example, a screen indicating the strength of a received signal, battery power, current time, etc. may be displayed on the first area 11.

[0148] According to an embodiment, the screen displayed on the first area 11 may be associated with a portion of the screen displayed on the second area 12. For example, the screen on the first area 11 may be displayed in the same color as a portion of the screen on the second area 12 located near the boundary between the first area 11 and the second area 12.

[0149] According to an embodiment, the first image signal transmitted to the first area 11 may include information associated with the execution screen of the application displayed on the second area 12. For example, the first image signal may include color information of the application execution screen. In another example, the first image signal may include information about an icon capable of controlling the execution of the application.

[0150] Fig.10 is a block diagram illustrating an electronic device 1001 in a network environment 1000 according to various embodiments.

[0151] Reference Fig.10 , the electronic device 1001 in the network environment 1000 may communicate with the electronic device 1002 via the first network 1098 (e.g., a short-range wireless communication network), or communicate with the electronic device 1004 or the server 1008 via the second network 1099 (e.g., a long-range wireless communication network). According to an embodiment, the electronic device 1001 may communicate with the electronic device 1004 via the server 1008. According to an embodiment, the electronic device 1001 may include a processor 1020, a memory 1030, an input device 1050, a sound output device 1055, a display device 1060, an audio module 1070, a sensor module 1076, an interface 1077, a haptic module 1079, a camera module 1080, a power management module 1088, a battery 1089, a communication module 1090, a user identification module 1096, and an antenna module 1097. According to some embodiments, at least one of the components in the electronic device 1001 (e.g., the display device 1060 or the camera module 1080) may be omitted, or other components may be added to the electronic device 1001. According to some embodiments, some components may be integrated and implemented as, for example, a sensor module 1076 (e.g., a fingerprint sensor, an iris sensor, or an illumination sensor) embedded in the display device 1060 (e.g., a display).

[0152] The processor 1020 may run, for example, software (e.g., program 1040) to control at least one other component (e.g., hardware component or software component) of the electronic device 1001 connected to the processor 1020, and may process or calculate various data. The processor 1020 may load a command set or data received from other components (e.g., sensor module 1076 or communication module 1090) into the volatile memory 1032, may process the loaded command or data, and store the result data in the non-volatile memory 1034. According to an embodiment, the processor 1020 may include a main processor 1021 (e.g., a central processing unit or an application processor) and an auxiliary processor 1023 (e.g., a graphics processing device, an image signal processor, a sensor hub processor, or a communication processor) that is independent of the main processor 1021 in operation. Additionally or alternatively, the auxiliary processor 1023 uses less power than the main processor 1021, or is used for a specified function. In this case, the auxiliary processor 1023 may be operated separately from the main processor 1021 or may be embedded.

[0153] In this case, when the main processor 1021 is in an inactive (e.g., sleep) state, the auxiliary processor 1023 may control at least some of the functions or states related to at least one component (e.g., display device 1060, sensor module 1076, or communication module 1090) among the components of the electronic device 1001 (not the main processor 1021), or when the main processor 1021 is in an active state (e.g., running an application), the auxiliary processor 1023 may control at least some of the functions or states related to at least one component (e.g., display device 1060, sensor module 1076, or communication module 1090) among the components of the electronic device 1001 together with the main processor 1021. According to an embodiment, the auxiliary processor 1023 (e.g., an image signal processor or a communication processor) may be implemented as a part of another component (e.g., camera module 1080 or communication module 1090) that is functionally related to the auxiliary processor 1023. The memory 1030 may store various data used by at least one component of the electronic device 1001 (e.g., the processor 1020 or the sensor module 1076), such as software (e.g., the program 1040) and input data or output data for commands related thereto. The memory 1030 may include a volatile memory 1032 or a nonvolatile memory 1034.

[0154] The program 1040 may be stored as software in the memory 1030 , and the program 1040 may include, for example, an operating system 1042 , middleware 1044 , or an application 1046 .

[0155] The input device 1050 may be a device that receives commands or data from outside the electronic device 1001 (eg, a user) to be used by other components of the electronic device 1001 (eg, the processor 1020 ), and may include, for example, a microphone, a mouse, or a keyboard.

[0156] The sound output device 1055 may be a device that outputs a sound signal to the outside of the electronic device 1001, and may include a speaker for general purposes such as playing multimedia or playing records or a receiver only for receiving calls. According to an embodiment, the receiver may be implemented as integrated with the speaker or separated from the speaker.

[0157] The display device 1060 is a device that visually provides information to a user of the electronic device 1001, and may include, for example, a display, a holographic device, or a projector, and a control circuit for controlling the corresponding device. According to an embodiment, the display device 1060 may include a touch circuit or a pressure sensor for measuring the intensity of pressure caused by a touch.

[0158] The audio module 1070 can perform bidirectional conversion between sound and electrical signals. According to an embodiment, the audio module 1070 can obtain sound through the input device 1050, or output sound via an external electronic device (e.g., the electronic device 1002 (speaker or earphone)) connected by wire or wirelessly to the sound output device 1055 or the electronic device 1001.

[0159] The sensor module 1076 may generate an electrical signal or data value corresponding to an operating state (e.g., power or temperature) inside the electronic device 1001 or an external environmental state. The sensor module 1076 may include, for example, a gesture sensor, a gyroscope sensor, an air pressure sensor, a magnetic sensor, an acceleration sensor, a grip sensor, a proximity sensor, a color sensor, an infrared sensor, a biometric sensor, a temperature sensor, a humidity sensor, or an illumination sensor.

[0160] The interface 1077 may support a specific protocol for wired or wireless connection with an external electronic device (eg, the electronic device 1002). According to an embodiment, the interface 1077 may include, for example, a high-definition multimedia interface (HDMI), a universal serial bus (USB) interface, an SD card interface, or an audio interface.

[0161] The connection terminal 1078 may include a connector that physically connects the electronic device 1001 to an external electronic device (eg, the electronic device 1002 ), such as an HDMI connector, a USB connector, an SD card connector, or an audio connector (eg, a headphone connector).

[0162] The haptic module 1079 may convert the electrical signal into mechanical stimulation (eg, vibration or motion) or electrical stimulation that can be sensed by the user via tactile or kinesthetic sense. The haptic module 1079 may include, for example, a motor, a piezoelectric element, or an electrical stimulator.

[0163] The camera module 1080 may capture a still image or a moving image. According to an embodiment, the camera module 1080 may include at least one lens, an image sensor, an image signal processor, or a flash.

[0164] The power management module 1088 may be a module for managing power supply to the electronic device 1001 , and may be used for at least a portion of a power management integrated circuit (PMIC).

[0165] The battery 1089 may be a device that powers at least one component of the electronic device 1001 and may include, for example, a non-rechargeable primary battery (main battery), a rechargeable battery (auxiliary battery), or a fuel unit.

[0166] The communication module 1090 may establish a wired communication channel or a wireless communication channel between the electronic device 1001 and an external electronic device (e.g., the electronic device 1002, the electronic device 1004, or the server 1008), and support communication execution through the established communication channel. The communication module 1090 may include at least one communication processor capable of operating independently from the processor 1020 (e.g., an application processor), and support wired communication or wireless communication. According to an embodiment, the communication module 1090 may include a wireless communication module 1092 (e.g., a cellular communication module, a short-range wireless communication module, or a global navigation satellite system (GNSS) communication module) or a wired communication module 1094 (e.g., a local area network (LAN) communication module or a power line communication module), and may communicate with an external electronic device via a first network 1098 (e.g., a short-range communication network such as Bluetooth, Wi-Fi Direct, or Infrared Data Association (IrDA)) or a second network 1099 (e.g., a long-range communication network such as a cellular network, the Internet, or a computer network (e.g., LAN or WAN)) using the corresponding communication module therein. The above-mentioned various communication modules may be respectively implemented as one chip or a plurality of separate chips.

[0167] According to an embodiment, the wireless communication module 1092 may identify and authenticate the electronic device 1001 using user information stored in the user identification module 1096 in the communication network.

[0168] The antenna module 1097 may include one or more antennas to transmit or receive signals or power to or from an external source. According to an embodiment, the communication module 1090 (e.g., the wireless communication module 1092) may transmit or receive signals to or from an external electronic device through an antenna suitable for a communication method.

[0169] At least some of the above components may be interconnected via a communication scheme used between peripherals (e.g., a bus, general purpose input output (GPIO), serial peripheral interface (SPI), or mobile industry processor interface (MIPI)) to exchange signals (e.g., commands or data) between each other.

[0170] According to an embodiment, a command or data may be sent or received between the electronic device 1001 and the external electronic device 1004 via a server 1008 connected to the second network 1099. Each of the electronic device 1002 and the electronic device 1004 may be a device of the same type as the electronic device 1001 or a device of a different type from the electronic device 1001. According to an embodiment, all or some operations performed by the electronic device 1001 may be performed by another electronic device or multiple external electronic devices. When the electronic device 1001 automatically or by request performs some functions or services, in addition to performing the function or service alone, the electronic device 1001 may request an external electronic device to perform at least some of the functions or services, or may request an external electronic device to perform at least some of the functions or services without performing the function or service alone. The external electronic device receiving the request may perform the requested function or additional function and send the result to the electronic device 1001. The electronic device 1001 may provide the requested function or service based on the received result as it is or after additionally processing the received result. To this end, for example, cloud computing technology, distributed computing technology, or client-server computing technology may be used.

[0171] Fig.11 is a block diagram 1100 illustrating a display device 1060 according to various embodiments.

[0172] Reference Fig.11, the display device 1060 may include a display 1110 and a display driver IC (DDI) 1130 for controlling the display 1110. The DDI 1130 may include an interface module 1131, a memory 1133 (e.g., a buffer memory), an image processing module 1135, or a mapping module 1137. For example, the DDI 1130 may receive image information including image data or an image control signal corresponding to a command for controlling image data from a processor 1020 (e.g., a main processor 1021 or an application processor) or an auxiliary processor 1023 operating independently of the function of the main processor 1021 via the interface module 1131. The DDI 1130 may communicate with the touch circuit 1050 and the sensor module 1076, etc. via the interface module 1131. In addition, the DDI 1130 may also store at least a portion of the received image information in the memory 1133, for example, frame by frame. For example, the image processing module 1135 may perform pre-processing or post-processing (e.g., adjustment of resolution, brightness, or size) on at least a portion of the image data based at least in part on features of the image data or features of the display 1110. The mapping module 1137 may convert the pre-processed or post-processed image data into a voltage value or current value capable of driving the pixel through the image processing module 1135 based at least in part on properties of pixels of the display 1110 (e.g., an array of pixels (RGB stripes or pixel arrangement) or a size of each sub-pixel). For example, at least some pixels of the display 1110 may be driven based on the voltage value or current value so that visual information (e.g., text, an image, or an icon) corresponding to the image data is displayed on the display 1110.

[0173] According to an embodiment, the display device 1060 may further include a touch circuit 1150. The touch circuit 1150 may include a touch sensor 1151 and a touch sensor IC 1153 for controlling the touch sensor 1151. The touch sensor IC 1153 may control the touch sensor 1151 to measure, for example, a change in a signal (e.g., voltage, light amount, resistance, or charge amount) at a specific position of the display 1110 to sense a touch input or a hovering input, and may provide information about the sensed touch input or hovering input (e.g., position, area, pressure, or time) to the processor 1020. According to an embodiment, at least a portion of the touch circuit 1150 (e.g., the touch sensor IC 1153) may be included as a part of the display driver IC or the display 1110 or formed as a part of another component (e.g., the auxiliary processor 1023) arranged outside the display device 1060.

[0174] According to an embodiment, the display device 1060 may further include at least one sensor (e.g., a fingerprint sensor, an iris sensor, a pressure sensor, or an illumination sensor) of the sensor module 1076 or a control circuit thereof. In such a case, at least one sensor or a control circuit thereof may be embedded in a portion of the display device 1060 (e.g., the display 1110 or the DDI 1130) or a portion of the touch circuit 1150. For example, when the sensor module 1076 embedded in the display device 1060 includes a biometric sensor (e.g., a fingerprint sensor), the biometric sensor may obtain biometric information corresponding to the touch input through an area of ​​the display 1110. As another example, when the sensor module 1076 embedded in the display device 1060 includes a pressure sensor, the pressure sensor may obtain information on the pressure corresponding to the touch input through a partial area or the entire area of ​​the display 1110. According to an embodiment, the touch sensor 1151 or the sensor module 1076 may be arranged between pixels in a pixel layer of the display 1110 or above or below the pixel layer.

[0175] According to various exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure, the display area of ​​the display can be increased. Therefore, a more excellent design aesthetics and convenience of use can be provided to the user. In addition, according to the embodiments of the present disclosure, the visual discomfort felt by the user can be reduced.

[0176] According to an embodiment, an electronic device may include: a display including a first area having a plurality of first pixels arranged at a first density and a second area having a plurality of second pixels arranged at a second density, wherein the display includes at least one layer having an opening formed in at least a portion of the first area and at least a portion of the second area; a first sensor configured to detect incident light passing through at least a portion of the first area; and a second sensor configured to generate image data using the incident light received through the opening.

[0177] According to an embodiment, the opening may be formed in at least a portion of the first region, and the at least one layer may include a buffer layer.

[0178] According to an embodiment, the at least one layer may include at least one of a buffer layer and / or a display panel layer. In an embodiment, the at least one layer may further include a polarization layer. In an embodiment, the at least one layer may further include a flexible protective glass layer, and the display may further include a rigid protective glass layer disposed on the flexible protective glass layer.

[0179] According to an embodiment, the first region may have a light transmittance greater than a specified value.

[0180] According to an embodiment, the display may further include a display panel layer, the display panel layer may include a curved area and a substantially flat area, and at least a portion of the first sensor may be disposed in an area corresponding to the first area and the curved area of ​​the display. In an embodiment, the opening may be formed in an area of ​​at least one layer corresponding to the substantially flat area. In an embodiment, the curved area may be formed on the periphery of the display.

[0181] According to an embodiment, the display may further include a buffer layer, and a plurality of openings may be formed in a region of the buffer layer corresponding to a region where the first sensor is disposed.

[0182] According to an embodiment, the display may further include a buffer layer, and a region of the buffer layer corresponding to a region where the first sensor is disposed may be removed.

[0183] According to an embodiment, the first sensor may include at least one of a proximity sensor, an illumination sensor, a gesture sensor, a motion sensor, a fingerprint recognition sensor, or a biometric sensor.

[0184] According to an embodiment, the electronic device may further include a display driver IC, and the display driver IC may send a first image signal to the first area and send a second image signal to the second area. According to an embodiment, the first image signal may include a signal for indicating a state of the electronic device, and the second image signal may include a signal for displaying an execution screen of an application. In an embodiment, the first image signal may include information associated with the execution screen of the application.

[0185] According to an embodiment, at least some of the first pixels may be arranged in a first arrangement having an interval longer than a first distance, and the second pixels may be arranged in a second arrangement having an interval equal to a second distance, which is smaller than the first distance.

[0186] According to another embodiment of the present disclosure, an electronic device may include a display including a first area including pixels arranged in a first structure and a second area including pixels arranged in a second structure, an opening formed in at least a portion of the display, one or more sensors disposed below the first area, and an image sensor disposed within or below the opening and receiving light through the opening.

[0187] According to an embodiment, at least a portion of the first region may include at least one of a substantially transparent electrode and / or an interconnection line. In an embodiment, at least a portion of the first region may provide a light transmittance within a specified range.

[0188] According to an embodiment, the one or more sensors may include at least one of a proximity sensor, an illumination sensor, a gesture sensor, a motion sensor, a fingerprint recognition sensor, or a biometric sensor.

[0189] According to an embodiment, the display may further include a buffer layer, and the opening may be formed in a portion of the buffer layer. In an embodiment, the display may further include a display panel layer, and the opening may be formed in a portion of the buffer layer and a portion of the display panel layer. In an embodiment, the display may further include a polarization layer, and the opening may be formed in a portion of the buffer layer, a portion of the display panel layer, and a portion of the polarization layer. In an embodiment, the display may further include a flexible protective glass layer and a rigid protective glass layer disposed on the flexible protective glass layer, and the opening may be formed in a portion of the buffer layer, a portion of the display panel layer, a portion of the polarization layer, and a portion of the flexible protective glass layer.

[0190] The electronic device according to various embodiments may be various types of electronic devices. The electronic device may include, for example, at least one of a portable communication device (e.g., a smart phone), a computer device, a portable multimedia device, a mobile medical device, a camera, a wearable device, or a household appliance. The electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is not limited to the above-mentioned devices.

[0191] It should be understood that the various embodiments of the present disclosure and the terms used therein are not intended to limit the technical features disclosed in the present disclosure to the specific forms disclosed herein, but to construct the present disclosure to cover various changes, equivalent forms or replacement forms of the embodiments of the present disclosure. With regard to the description of the drawings, the same components may be represented by the same reference numerals. The expressions of unspecified quantities used herein may include both single cases and multiple cases, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. In the present disclosure disclosed herein, the expressions "A or B", "at least one of A or / and B", "A, B or C", "one or more A, B or / and C", etc. used herein may include any and all combinations of one or more items listed. Terms such as "1st" and "2nd" or "first" and "second" used herein refer to various components regardless of their order and / or importance and are not limited to the corresponding components. The above expressions are only used to distinguish one component from other components. It will be understood that when a component (e.g., a first component) is referred to as being "connected" or "coupled" (operably or communicatively) to another component (e.g., a second component), the component may be directly connected or coupled to the other component, or any other component (e.g., a third component) may be present therebetween.

[0192] The term "module" used herein may represent, for example, a unit including a combination of one or more hardware, software, or firmware. The term "module" may be used interchangeably with the terms "logic", "logic block", "part", or "circuit". A "module" may be the smallest unit of an integrated component or a part thereof. A "module" may be the smallest unit for performing one or more functions or a part thereof. For example, a "module" may include an application specific integrated circuit (ASIC).

[0193] Various embodiments of the present disclosure may be implemented as software (e.g., program 1040) that can be read by a machine (e.g., a computer) and stored in a machine-readable storage medium (e.g., internal memory 1036 or external memory 1038). The machine may be a device that calls instructions from a machine-readable storage medium and runs based on the called instructions, and may include an electronic device (e.g., electronic device 1001). When the instruction is executed by a processor (e.g., processor 1020), the processor may directly execute the function corresponding to the instruction, or use other components to execute the instruction under the control of the processor. The instruction may include code generated or executed by a compiler or interpreter. The machine-readable storage medium may be provided in the form of a non-transitory storage medium.

[0194] According to an embodiment, the method according to various embodiments disclosed in the embodiments of the present disclosure may be provided as part of a computer program product. The computer program product may be traded between a seller and a buyer as a product. The computer program product may be released in the form of a machine-readable storage medium (e.g., a compact disk read-only memory (CD-ROM)), or may be available only via an application store (e.g., Play Store TM If the computer program product is published online, at least part of the computer program product may be temporarily stored or generated in a storage medium such as a manufacturer's server, an application store's server, or a memory of a forwarding server.

[0195] Each component (e.g., module or program) according to various embodiments may include at least one component in the above-mentioned components, and a part of the above-mentioned subcomponents may be omitted, or other subcomponents may also be additionally included. Alternatively or additionally, some components (e.g., modules or programs) may be integrated in one component, and the same or similar functions performed by each corresponding component may be performed before integration. The operations performed by modules, programs or other components according to various embodiments of the present disclosure may be performed sequentially, in parallel, repeatedly or with a heuristic method. Moreover, at least some operations may be performed in different orders, omitted, or other operations may be added.

[0196] While the present disclosure has been shown and described with reference to various embodiments thereof, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes in form and details may be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the present disclosure as defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. An electronic device, the electronic device include: a display comprising a first region having a plurality of first pixels arranged at a first density and a second region having a plurality of second pixels arranged at a second density, wherein the first density is less than the second density, the display comprising at least one layer, and the first region comprising an opaque region in which the pixels are arranged and a transparent region in which the pixels are not arranged; a first sensor configured to detect incident light passing through at least a portion of the first region; and a second sensor configured to generate image data using incident light received through the first area, Wherein, in a top view parallel to the display surface of the display, the first sensor is arranged in the first area and a part of the first sensor is located in the transparent area, and the second sensor is located in the transparent area, and The at least one layer includes a buffer layer, the buffer layer includes a first opening corresponding to the first sensor and a second opening corresponding to the second sensor, wherein the second sensor is at least partially disposed in the second opening.

2. The electronic device according to claim 1, in, The display further comprises a display panel layer, Wherein, the display panel layer includes a curved area and a substantially flat area, and Wherein, at least a portion of the first sensor is disposed in an area corresponding to the first area of ​​the display and the bending area.

3. The electronic device according to claim 2, in, The second opening is formed in a region of the at least one layer corresponding to the substantially flat region.

4. The electronic device according to claim 1, in, A plurality of first openings are formed in a region of the buffer layer corresponding to a region where the first sensor is disposed.

5. The electronic device according to claim 1, further comprising: include: Display driver IC, The display driver IC is configured to send a first image signal to the first area and a second image signal to the second area.

6. The electronic device according to claim 5, in, The first image signal includes a signal for indicating a state of the electronic device, and The second image signal includes a signal for displaying an execution screen of an application.

7. The electronic device according to claim 1, in, At least some of the first pixels are arranged in a first arrangement having a spacing greater than a first distance, and The second pixels are arranged in a second arrangement with a spacing equal to a second distance, and the second distance is smaller than the first distance.

8. An electronic device, the electronic device include: A display comprising a first region having pixels arranged in a first structure and a second region having pixels arranged in a second structure, wherein a pixel density of the first region is lower than a pixel density of the second region, the display comprising a buffer layer, and the first region comprising an opaque region in which pixels are arranged and a transparent region in which pixels are not arranged; openings formed in at least a portion of the buffer layer and including a first opening and a second opening; a first sensor, the first sensor being disposed below the first area corresponding to the first opening, and a portion of the first sensor being located within the transparent area in a top view parallel to a display surface of the display; and An image sensor is disposed in or below the second opening and within the transparent area in the top view, and is configured to receive light passing through the second opening.

9. The electronic device according to claim 8, in, At least a portion of the first region includes at least one of: a substantially transparent electrode and / or an interconnection line.

10. The electronic device according to claim 9, in, At least a portion of the first region provides light transmittance within a specified range.

11. The electronic device according to claim 8, in, The first sensor includes at least one of the following: a proximity sensor, an illumination sensor, a gesture sensor, a motion sensor, a fingerprint recognition sensor, and / or a biometric sensor.

12. The electronic device according to claim 8, in, The display further comprises a display panel layer, and Wherein, the first opening and the second opening are further formed in a portion of the display panel layer.

13. The electronic device according to claim 12, in, The display further comprises a polarizing layer, and Wherein, the first opening and the second opening are further formed in a portion of the polarization layer.

14. The electronic device according to claim 13, in, The display further includes a flexible protective glass layer and a rigid protective glass layer disposed on the flexible protective glass layer, and Wherein, the first opening and the second opening are further formed in a portion of the flexible protective glass layer.

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