Display device

Abstract

A display device is provided. The display device may include a display panel and an input sensor. Grid lines of the input sensor may include first grid lines extending in a first direction and second grid lines extending in a second direction intersecting the first direction. The first grid lines and the second grid lines may intersect each other at a plurality of intersections. In a unit area of a sensing electrode, a first cutting point may be defined between the first grid line and the second grid line, and a second cutting point may be defined between the first grid line and the second grid line.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] Exemplary embodiments of the invention relate generally to a display device, and more particularly, to a display device including an input sensor. Background Art

[0002] Various display devices are being developed for multimedia devices such as televisions, mobile phones, tablet computers, navigation systems, and game consoles. Keyboards and mice are used as input devices for display devices. Furthermore, input sensors such as touch panels are also used as input devices for display devices.

[0003] The above information disclosed in this Background section is only for understanding the background of the inventive concept and therefore it may contain information that does not constitute the prior art. Summary of the Invention

[0004] A device constructed according to an exemplary embodiment of the invention can provide a display device including an input sensor having reduced visibility variation in response to a viewing angle.

[0005] Additional features of the inventive concepts will be set forth in the description which follows, and in part will be apparent from the description, or may be learned by practice of the inventive concepts.

[0006] According to one or more exemplary embodiments of the invention, a display device includes: a display panel including multiple emission areas, the multiple emission areas including a first color emission area, a second color emission area and a third color emission area; and an input sensor, arranged on the display panel, the input sensor including a sensing electrode, the sensing electrode including grid lines defining multiple grid openings, the grid lines including: a first grid line extending in a first direction; a second grid line extending in a second direction intersecting the first direction, the second grid line intersecting the first grid line at multiple intersections; and a plurality of cutting points, a portion of the grid line is removed from the plurality of cutting points, the plurality of cutting points including: a first cutting point arranged between the first color emission area and the third color emission area; and a second cutting point arranged between the second color emission area and the third color emission area, wherein the plurality of grid openings include a first grid opening corresponding to the first color emission area, a second grid opening corresponding to the second color emission area and a third grid opening corresponding to the third color emission area, wherein, in a unit area of the sensing electrode, the first cutting point is defined in the first grid line and the second grid line, and the second cutting point is defined in the first grid line and the second grid line.

[0007] In the unit region of the sensing electrode, the number of first cutting points defined in the first grid lines may be equal to the number of first cutting points defined in the second grid lines.

[0008] The multiple emission areas may include: the nth emission row, extending in the third direction; the (n+1)th emission row, extending in the third direction; the (n+2)th emission row, extending in the third direction; and the (n+3)th emission row, extending in the third direction, wherein n may be a natural number, wherein the nth emission row, the (n+1)th emission row, the (n+2)th emission row and the (n+3)th emission row may be arranged along a fourth direction intersecting the third direction, wherein, in the nth emission row, the first color emission area and the second color emission area may be alternately arranged in the third direction, and in the (n+2)th emission row, the first color emission area and the second color emission area may be alternately arranged in the third direction, and the order of the emission areas arranged in the nth emission row may be different from the order of the emission areas arranged in the (n+2)th emission row, and the third color emission area may be arranged in each of the (n+1)th emission row and the (n+3)th emission row.

[0009] The emission areas of the nth emission row and the emission areas of the (n+1)th emission row can be arranged in an interlaced manner relative to each other, the emission areas of the (n+2)th emission row and the emission areas of the (n+3)th emission row can be arranged in an interlaced manner relative to each other, the emission areas of the nth emission row and the emission areas of the (n+2)th emission row can be arranged in an interlaced manner relative to each other, and the emission areas of the (n+1)th emission row and the emission areas of the (n+3)th emission row can be arranged to correspond to each other.

[0010] The third color emission area may include a first shape emission area and a second shape emission area having a shape different from the first shape emission area. In the (n+1)th emission row, the first shape emission area and the second shape emission area may be alternately arranged in the third direction. In the (n+3)th emission row, the first shape emission area and the second shape emission area may be alternately arranged in the third direction. The setting order of the emission areas of the (n+1)th emission row may be different from the setting order of the emission areas of the (n+3)th emission row.

[0011] The unit area of the sensing electrode can be divided into a first sub-area, a second sub-area, a third sub-area, and a fourth sub-area, wherein each of the first sub-area, the second sub-area, the third sub-area, and the fourth sub-area may include an emission area that can be arranged to form a k×k matrix, wherein the k×k matrix can be defined based on the first direction and the second direction, wherein k can be a natural number that is relatively prime to 4.

[0012] The third color emission region may be disposed at the center of the first and second subregions, wherein the first color emission region may be disposed at the center of the third subregion, wherein the second color emission region may be disposed at the center of the fourth subregion.

[0013] The first sub-region and the second sub-region can be set to face each other in a third direction or a fourth direction, wherein, in the first sub-region, the first cutting point can be defined in the second grid line and the second cutting point can be defined in the first grid line, wherein, in the second sub-region, the first cutting point can be defined in the first grid line and the second cutting point can be defined in the second grid line.

[0014] In the third sub-region, the second cutting point may be defined in the first grid line and the second grid line, wherein in the fourth sub-region, the first cutting point may be defined in the first grid line and the second grid line.

[0015] The number k may be 3, wherein the number of cutting points defined in each of the first sub-region, the second sub-region, the third sub-region, and the fourth sub-region may be 4.

[0016] The number k may be 5, wherein the number of cutting points defined in each of the first sub-region, the second sub-region, the third sub-region, and the fourth sub-region may be 12 or 16.

[0017] In a plan view, a first area of the first color emission region may be larger than a second area of the second color emission region and a third area of the third color emission region, wherein in a plan view, the second area of the second color emission region may be larger than the third area of the third color emission region.

[0018] The third color emission area may include a first shape emission area and a second shape emission area, the second shape emission area having a different shape from the first shape emission area.

[0019] The first shape emission area and the second shape emission area have substantially the same area in a plan view.

[0020] The first mesh openings have a larger area in a plan view than the second mesh openings and the third mesh openings, and the second mesh openings have a larger area in a plan view than the third mesh openings.

[0021] The input sensor may further include an auxiliary electrode disposed inside the sensing electrode in a plan view, the auxiliary electrode being electrically disconnected from the sensing electrode.

[0022] The input sensor can be directly arranged on the display panel.

[0023] According to one or more exemplary embodiments of the invention, a display device includes: a display panel, including a plurality of emission rows extending in a first direction and arranged along a second direction intersecting the first direction, the plurality of emission rows including a first color emission area, a second color emission area, and a third color emission area; and an input sensor, disposed on the display panel, the input sensor including a sensing electrode, the sensing electrode including: a first grid line extending in the first direction; a second grid line extending in the second direction, the second grid line intersecting the first grid line at a plurality of intersections, thereby defining a plurality of grid openings; and a plurality of cutting points, defined in the first grid line and the second grid line, where a portion of the first grid line or the second grid line is cut. The points are removed from the multiple cutting points, and the multiple cutting points include: a first cutting point, which is set between the first color emission area and the third color emission area; and a second cutting point, which is set between the second color emission area and the third color emission area, wherein the multiple grid openings include: a first grid opening, corresponding to the first color emission area; a second grid opening, corresponding to the second color emission area; and a third grid opening, corresponding to the third color emission area, wherein the sensing electrode is divided into a plurality of unit areas, wherein in each of the plurality of unit areas, the first cutting point is defined in the first grid line and the second grid line, and the second cutting point can be defined in the first grid line and the second grid line.

[0024] The plurality of emission rows may include odd emission rows and even emission rows, in which the first color emission regions and the third color emission regions may be alternately arranged, and in which the second color emission regions and the third color emission regions may be alternately arranged.

[0025] The third color emission regions of the odd-numbered emission rows and the third color emission regions of the even-numbered emission rows may be arranged in a staggered manner relative to each other.

[0026] The third color emission regions of the odd-numbered emission rows and the third color emission regions of the even-numbered emission rows have different shapes from each other.

[0027] The sensing electrodes may extend in a third direction crossing the first direction and the second direction.

[0028] According to one or more exemplary embodiments of the invention, a display device includes: a display panel; and an input sensor disposed on the display panel, the input sensor including a sensing electrode, the sensing electrode including first and second grid lines extending in a first direction and a second direction intersecting the first direction, respectively, wherein the first and second grid lines intersect each other at a plurality of intersections, and the first and second grid lines define a plurality of grid openings, wherein the plurality of grid openings include: a first grid opening; a second grid opening having a different area from the first grid opening; and a third grid opening having a different area from the first and second grid openings, wherein the first and second grid lines include a plurality of cutting points defined by removing a portion of the first or second grid lines, wherein the plurality of cutting points include: a first cutting point disposed between the first and third grid openings; and a second cutting point disposed between the second and third grid openings, wherein, in a unit area of the sensing electrode, the first cutting point may be defined in the first and second grid lines, and the second cutting point may be defined in the first and second grid lines.

[0029] According to one or more exemplary embodiments of the invention, a display device includes: a display panel, including a plurality of emission rows extending in a first direction and arranged along a second direction intersecting the first direction, the plurality of emission rows including a first color emission area, a second color emission area, and a third color emission area; and an input sensor, disposed on the display panel, the input sensor including a sensing electrode, the sensing electrode including: a first grid line extending in the first direction; a second grid line extending in the second direction, the second grid line intersecting the first grid line at a plurality of intersections, thereby defining a plurality of grid openings; and a plurality of cutting points defined in the first grid line and the second grid line, from which a portion of the first grid line or the second grid line can be removed, the plurality of cutting points The points include: a first cutting point, which is arranged between the first color emission area and the third color emission area; and a second cutting point, which is arranged between the second color emission area and the third color emission area, wherein the multiple grid openings include: a first grid opening, corresponding to the first color emission area; a second grid opening, corresponding to the second color emission area; and a third grid opening, corresponding to the third color emission area, wherein the sensing electrode includes a first unit area and a second unit area, and the first unit area and the second unit area have the same area in a plan view, wherein, in each of the first unit area and the second unit area, the first cutting point can be defined in the first grid line and the second grid line, and the second cutting point can be defined in the first grid line and the second grid line.

[0030] The sensing electrodes may extend in the first direction or the second direction.

[0031] The sensing electrode may be provided in plural, and a boundary line between two adjacent sensing electrodes among the plurality of sensing electrodes may extend in a direction substantially crossing the first direction and the second direction.

[0032] It is to be understood that both the foregoing general description and the following detailed description are exemplary and explanatory and are intended to provide further explanation of the invention as claimed. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0033] The accompanying drawings illustrate exemplary embodiments of the invention and together with the description serve to explain the inventive concept. The accompanying drawings are included to provide a further understanding of the invention and are incorporated in and constitute a part of this specification.

[0034] Figure 1 is a perspective view illustrating a display device according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0035] Figure 2A 、 Figure 2B 、 Figure 2C and Figure 2D are cross-sectional views each illustrating a display device according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0036] Figure 3A and Figure 3B are cross-sectional views each showing a display panel according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0037] Figure 4 is a plan view illustrating a display panel according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0038] Figure 5A is an enlarged cross-sectional view of a display panel according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0039] Figure 5B is an enlarged cross-sectional view of an upper insulating layer according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0040] Figure 6A is a cross-sectional view illustrating an input sensing layer according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0041] Figure 6B is a plan view illustrating an input sensing layer according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0042] Figure 6C and Figure 6D are cross-sectional views each illustrating a portion of an input sensing layer according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0043] Figure 7A It shows Figure 6B An enlarged plan view of area "AA" is shown.

[0044] Figure 7B It shows Figure 7A An enlarged plan view of area "BB".

[0045] Figure 7C It shows Figure 7A An enlarged plan view of area "CC".

[0046] Figure 8A and Figure 8B are plan views each showing the arrangement of a unit region relative to a sensor unit.

[0047] Figure 8C 、 Figure 8D 、 Figure 8E and Figure 8F are plan views each showing a unit region according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0048] Figure 9A 、 Figure 9B 、 Figure 9C and Figure 9D are plan views each showing a unit region according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0049] Figure 10A and Figure 10B are plan views each showing a unit region according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0050] Figure 11A It shows Figure 6B An enlarged plan view of area "AA" is shown.

[0051] Figure 11B It shows Figure 11A An enlarged plan view of area "BB".

[0052] Figure 11C It shows Figure 11A An enlarged plan view of area "CC".

[0053] Figure 11D is a plan view illustrating a unit region according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0054] Figure 12A is a plan view illustrating an input sensing layer according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0055] Figure 12B It shows Figure 12A An enlarged plan view of the area.

[0056] Figure 12C is a plan view illustrating an input sensing layer according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0057] Figure 13A is a perspective view illustrating a display module according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0058] Figure 13B is a plan view illustrating an input sensing layer according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0059] Figure 14A is a perspective view illustrating a display module according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0060] Figure 14B is a plan view illustrating an input sensing layer according to an exemplary embodiment. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0061] In the following description, for the purpose of explanation, many specific details are set forth to provide a thorough understanding of the various exemplary embodiments or implementations of the invention. As used herein, "embodiment" and "implementation" are interchangeable words that are non-limiting examples of devices or methods that employ one or more inventive concepts disclosed herein. However, it is apparent that various exemplary embodiments may be practiced without these specific details or with one or more equivalent arrangements. In other cases, in order to avoid making the various exemplary embodiments unnecessarily vague, well-known structures and devices are shown in block diagram form. In addition, various exemplary embodiments may be different, but need not be exclusive. For example, without departing from the inventive concept, the specific shape, configuration, and characteristics of an exemplary embodiment may be used or implemented in another exemplary embodiment.

[0062] Unless otherwise indicated, the exemplary embodiments shown are to be understood as providing exemplary features of varying details of some of the ways in which the inventive concept may be implemented in practice. Therefore, unless otherwise indicated, the features, components, modules, layers, films, panels, regions and / or aspects, etc. (hereinafter, individually or collectively referred to as "elements") of the various embodiments may be further combined, separated, interchanged and / or rearranged without departing from the inventive concept.

[0063] The use of cross hatching and / or shading is generally provided in the accompanying drawings to make the boundaries between adjacent elements clear. Thus, unless otherwise specified, the presence and absence of cross hatching or shading do not express or indicate any preference or requirement for the specific material, material properties, size, ratio, commonality between the elements shown and / or any other characteristics, attributes, properties, etc. of the elements. In addition, in the accompanying drawings, the size and relative size of the elements can be exaggerated for clarity and / or descriptive purposes. When the exemplary embodiment can be implemented differently, the specific process sequence can be performed in a different order than described. For example, two processes described in succession can be performed substantially simultaneously or in an order opposite to the described order. In addition, the same reference numerals represent the same elements.

[0064] When an element or layer is referred to as being "on" another element or layer, "connected to" or "bound to" another element or layer, the element or layer may be directly on, directly connected to or directly bound to the other element or layer, or there may be intervening elements or intermediate layers. However, when an element or layer is referred to as being "directly on" another element or layer, "directly connected to" or "directly bound to" another element or layer, there are no intervening elements or intermediate layers. For this purpose, the term "connected" may refer to a physical connection, an electrical connection and / or a fluid connection with or without intervening elements. In addition, the DR1 axis, the DR2 axis and the DR3 axis are not limited to the three axes of a rectangular coordinate system (such as the x-axis, the y-axis and the z-axis), but may be interpreted in a broader sense. For example, the DR1 axis, the DR2 axis and the DR3 axis may be perpendicular to each other, or may represent different directions that are not perpendicular to each other. In addition, the first cross direction CDR1 and the second cross direction CDR2 may be perpendicular to each other, or may represent different directions that are not perpendicular to each other. For the purposes of this disclosure, "at least one of X, Y, and Z" and "at least one selected from the group consisting of X, Y, and Z" may be interpreted as only X, only Y, only Z, or any combination of two or more of X, Y, and Z, such as, for example, XYZ, XYY, YZ, and ZZ. As used herein, the term "and / or" includes any and all combinations of one or more of the associated listed items.

[0065] Although the terms "first," "second," etc. may be used herein to describe various types of elements, these elements should not be limited by these terms. These terms are used to distinguish one element from another. Thus, a first element discussed below could be named a second element without departing from the teachings of the disclosure.

[0066] For descriptive purposes, spatially relative terms such as "under," "beneath," "beneath," "down," "over," "upper," "above," "higher," "side" (e.g., as in "sidewall"), etc., may be used herein to describe the relationship of one element to another (other) element as shown in the accompanying drawings. Spatially relative terms are intended to encompass different orientations of the device in use, operation, and / or manufacture in addition to the orientation depicted in the accompanying drawings. For example, if the device in the drawings is turned over, an element described as "under" or "beneath" other elements or features would then be positioned "over" the other elements or features. Thus, the exemplary term "under" can include both above and below orientations. Furthermore, the device can be positioned otherwise (e.g., rotated 90 degrees or at other orientations), and as such, the spatially relative descriptors used herein should be interpreted accordingly.

[0067] The terms used herein are for the purpose of describing specific embodiments and are not intended to be limiting. As used herein, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, the singular "one", "one (kind / person)" and "said (the)" are also intended to include plural forms. In addition, when the terms "comprise", "include" and / or their variations are used in this specification, the description indicates the presence of stated features, integral bodies, steps, operations, elements, components and / or their groups, but does not exclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, integral bodies, steps, operations, elements, components and / or their groups. It should also be noted that, as used herein, the terms "substantially (roughly)", "approximately" and other similar terms are used as approximate terms and are not used as degree terms, so that they are used to explain the inherent deviation of measured values, calculated values and / or provided values that will be recognized by those of ordinary skill in the art.

[0068] Various exemplary embodiments are described herein with reference to cross-sectional views and / or exploded views that are schematic diagrams of idealized exemplary embodiments and / or intermediate structures. As such, variations in the shapes of the illustrations due to, for example, manufacturing techniques and / or tolerances are anticipated. Therefore, the exemplary embodiments disclosed herein should not necessarily be construed as limited to the specific illustrated shapes of the regions, but rather are intended to include deviations in shape due to, for example, manufacturing. In this manner, the regions illustrated in the accompanying drawings may be schematic in nature, and the shapes of these regions may not reflect the actual shapes of the regions of the device and, as such, are not necessarily intended to be limiting.

[0069] As is customary in the art, some exemplary embodiments are described and illustrated in the accompanying drawings in the form of functional blocks, units and / or modules. It will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that these blocks, units and / or modules are physically implemented by electronic (or optical) circuits, discrete components, microprocessors, hard-wired circuits, storage elements, wiring connections, etc., such as logic circuits, which can be formed using semiconductor-based manufacturing techniques or other manufacturing techniques. When blocks, units and / or modules are implemented by microprocessors or other similar hardware, they can be programmed and controlled using software (e.g., microcode) to perform the various functions discussed herein, and can alternatively be driven by firmware and / or software. It is also contemplated that each block, unit and / or module can be implemented by dedicated hardware, or implemented as a combination of dedicated hardware performing certain functions and a processor performing other functions (e.g., one or more programmed microprocessors and associated circuits). In addition, without departing from the scope of the inventive concept, each block, unit and / or module of some exemplary embodiments can be physically separated into two or more interactive and discrete blocks, units and / or modules. Furthermore, the blocks, units and / or modules of some exemplary embodiments may be physically combined into more complex blocks, units and / or modules without departing from the scope of the inventive concept.

[0070] Unless otherwise defined, all terms used herein (including technical and scientific terms) have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this disclosure is a part. Terms (such as those defined in common dictionaries) should be interpreted as having a meaning consistent with their meaning in the context of the relevant art and should not be interpreted in an idealized or overly formal sense unless expressly defined herein.

[0071] Figure 1 is a perspective view showing a display device DD according to an exemplary embodiment. Figure 1 As shown in FIG, the display device DD may include a display surface DD-IS for displaying an image IM. The display surface DD-IS may be defined as being parallel to a first direction axis DR1 and a second direction axis DR2. A direction perpendicular to the display surface DD-IS (i.e., a thickness direction of the display device DD) will be referred to as a third direction axis DR3.

[0072] In the following description, the third directional axis DR3 may be used to distinguish the front surface (or top surface) from the rear surface (or bottom surface) of each element. However, the directions indicated by the first directional axis DR1, the second directional axis DR2, and the third directional axis DR3 may be merely examples. Hereinafter, the first to third directions may be directions indicated by the first directional axis DR1, the second directional axis DR2, and the third directional axis DR3, respectively, and will be identified with the same reference numerals.

[0073] exist Figure 1 In the embodiment, the display device DD is shown as having a flat display surface DD-IS, but exemplary embodiments are not limited thereto. The display surface DD-IS of the display device DD may have a curved shape or a three-dimensional shape. When the display device DD has a three-dimensional display surface DD-IS, the display surface DD-IS may include multiple display areas positioned in different directions. For example, the display device DD may have a display surface DD-IS having a shape similar to a polygonal column.

[0074] In an exemplary embodiment, the display device DD may be a rigid display device. However, the exemplary embodiment is not limited thereto, and in an exemplary embodiment, the display device DD may be a flexible display device. The flexible display device may include a foldable display device or a bendable display device having a bendable portion.

[0075] In the exemplary embodiment, a display device DD that can be used in a cellular phone terminal is shown as an example. Although not shown, the cellular phone terminal may further include an electronic module, a camera module, a power module, etc., which are mounted on a mainboard together with the display device DD and disposed in a bracket or housing. The display device DD can be used in large electronic devices (e.g., televisions and monitors) or small or medium-sized electronic devices (e.g., tablets, car navigation systems, game consoles, and smart watches).

[0076] like Figure 1 As shown in FIG, the display surface DD-IS may include an image area DD-DA for displaying an image IM and a frame area DD-NDA adjacent to the image area DD-DA. The frame area DD-NDA may not be used to display an image. As an example of an image IM, Figure 1 The icon image is shown in .

[0077] like Figure 1 As shown in , the image area DD-DA may be substantially rectangular or square. The expression "substantially rectangular or square" may refer not only to a rectangular shape in a mathematical context but also to a rectangular or square shape whose vertices or corners have rounded or bent shapes rather than sharp shapes.

[0078] The frame area DD-NDA may surround the image area DD-DA. However, exemplary embodiments are not limited thereto, and in exemplary embodiments, the image area DD-DA and the frame area DD-NDA may be designed to have other shapes. The frame area DD-NDA may be provided only near one side of the image area DD-DA. Depending on the connection structure between the display device DD and other components of the electronic device, the frame area DD-NDA may not be exposed to the outside.

[0079] Figure 2A 、 Figure 2B 、 Figure 2C and Figure 2D are cross-sectional views each illustrating a display device DD according to an exemplary embodiment. Figure 2A 、 Figure 2B 、 Figure 2C and Figure 2D 1 and 2. In order to provide a better understanding of the stacking structure of the display device DD, a cross section parallel to a plane defined by the second direction axis DR2 and the third direction axis DR3 is shown. Figure 2A 、 Figure 2B 、 Figure 2C and Figure 2D The display device DD is shown in a simplified manner in FIG.

[0080] In an exemplary embodiment, the display device DD may include a display panel, an input sensor, an anti-reflector, and a window. At least two of the display panel, the input sensor, the anti-reflector, and the window may be formed by a continuous process or may be combined with each other by an adhesive member. The adhesive member ADS may be a transparent adhesive member, such as a pressure-sensitive adhesive (PSA) film, an optically clear adhesive (OCA) film, or an optically clear resin (OCR) film. In various embodiments to be described below, the adhesive member ADS may be a typical adhesive material or a typical adhesive. In an exemplary embodiment, the anti-reflector and the window may be replaced by other elements or may be omitted.

[0081] exist Figure 2A 、 Figure 2B 、 Figure 2C and Figure 2D In the text, if an element (for example, one of the input sensor, anti-reflector and window) is formed on another element by a continuous process, the element will be referred to as a "layer". If an element (for example, one of the input sensor, anti-reflector and window) is combined with another element by an adhesive member, the element will be referred to as a "panel". The element described with the term "panel" may include a base layer (for example, a synthetic resin film, a composite film or a glass substrate) that provides a base surface, while the element described with the term "layer" may not have a base layer. In other words, the element described with the term "layer" may be placed on a base surface provided by another element. Hereinafter, depending on the presence or absence of the base layer, the input sensor, anti-reflector and window may be referred to as an input sensing panel ISP, an anti-reflection panel RPP and a window panel WP or an input sensing layer ISL, an anti-reflection layer RPL and a window layer WL.

[0082] like Figure 2A As shown in FIG, the display device DD may include a display panel DP, an input sensing layer ISL, an anti-reflection panel RPP, and a window panel WP. The input sensing layer ISL may be directly disposed on the display panel DP. In this specification, the phrase "element B may be directly disposed on element A" means that no adhesive layer / member is disposed between elements A and B. In this case, element B may be formed on the substrate surface provided by element A through a continuous process after element A is formed.

[0083] The display panel DP and the input sensing layer ISL directly disposed on the display panel DP may be defined as a display module DM. An adhesive member ADS may be disposed between the display module DM and the anti-reflection panel RPP and between the anti-reflection panel RPP and the window panel WP.

[0084] The display panel DP may generate an image, and the input sensing layer ISL may obtain information about the coordinates of an external input (e.g., a touch event). Although not shown, the display module DM may further include a protective member disposed on the bottom surface of the display panel DP. The protective member and the display panel DP may be bonded to each other by an adhesive member. Figure 2B 、 Figure 2C and Figure 2D The described display device DD may also include a protective member.

[0085] According to an exemplary embodiment, the display panel DP may be a light-emitting display panel, but the exemplary embodiments are not limited to a particular type of display panel DP. For example, the display panel DP may be an organic light-emitting display panel or a quantum dot light-emitting display panel. The emission layer of the organic light-emitting display panel may be formed of or may include an organic light-emitting material. The emission layer of the quantum dot light-emitting display panel may include quantum dots and / or quantum rods. For simplicity, the following description will refer to an example in which the display panel DP is an organic light-emitting display panel.

[0086] The anti-reflection panel RPP can reduce the reflectivity of external light incident from the external space to the window panel WP. In an exemplary embodiment, the anti-reflection panel RPP may include a phase retarder and a polarizer. The phase retarder may be of a film type or a liquid crystal coating type, and may include a λ / 2 phase retarder and / or a λ / 4 phase retarder. The polarizer may also be of a film type or a liquid crystal coating type. The film type polarizer may include a stretched synthetic resin film, while the liquid crystal coating type polarizer may include liquid crystals arranged in a specific orientation. The phase retarder and the polarizer may further include a protective film. At least one of the phase retarder, the polarizer, and its protective film may be defined as a base layer of the anti-reflection panel RPP.

[0087] In an exemplary embodiment, the anti-reflection panel RPP may include color filters. The color filters may have a specific orientation or arrangement. The arrangement of the color filters may be determined based on the color of light to be emitted from the pixels in the display panel DP. The anti-reflection panel RPP may also include a black matrix adjacent to the color filters.

[0088] In an exemplary embodiment, the anti-reflection panel (RPP) may include a destructive interference structure. For example, the destructive interference structure may include a first reflective layer and a second reflective layer disposed on different layers. The first reflective layer and the second reflective layer may be configured to cause the first reflected light and the second reflected light reflected by the first reflective layer and the second reflective layer to destructively interfere with each other, which may reduce the reflectivity of external light.

[0089] In an exemplary embodiment, the window panel WP may include a base layer WP-BS and a light-blocking pattern WP-BZ. The base layer WP-BS may include a glass substrate and / or a synthetic resin film. The base layer WP-BS may not be limited to a single-layer structure. The base layer WP-BS may include two or more films bonded to each other by an adhesive member.

[0090] The light-blocking pattern WP-BZ may partially overlap the base layer WP-BS. The light-blocking pattern WP-BZ may be disposed on the rear surface of the base layer WP-BS to generally define a bezel area DD-NDA of the display device DD. The area where the light-blocking pattern WP-BZ is not disposed may define an image area DD-DA of the display device DD. Considering only the window panel WP, the area where the light-blocking pattern WP-BZ is disposed may be defined as the light-blocking area of the window panel WP, while the area where the light-blocking pattern WP-BZ is not disposed may be defined as the transmissive area of the window panel WP.

[0091] The light blocking pattern WP-BZ may have a multi-layer structure. The multi-layer structure may include a multi-color color layer and a monochromatic light blocking layer (e.g., a black monochromatic light blocking layer). The multi-color color layer and the monochromatic light blocking layer may be formed by one of a deposition process, a printing process, and a coating process. Although not shown, the window panel WP may further include a functional coating layer provided on the front surface of the base layer WP-BS. The functional coating layer may include an anti-fingerprint layer, an anti-reflection layer, a hard coating layer, etc. Figure 2B 、 Figure 2C and Figure 2D , the window panel WP and the window layer WL are illustrated in a simplified manner (eg, without distinguishing between the base layer WP-BS and the light-blocking pattern WP-BZ).

[0092] like Figure 2B and Figure 2C As shown in , the display device DD may include a display panel DP, an input sensing panel ISP, an anti-reflection panel RPP, and a window panel WP. The stacking order of the input sensing panel ISP and the anti-reflection panel RPP may be changed.

[0093] like Figure 2D As shown in , the display device DD may include a display panel DP, an input sensing layer ISL, an anti-reflection layer RPL, and a window layer WL. Figure 2D In the display device DD, when Figure 2A Compared with the display device DD shown in FIG, the adhesive member ADS may be omitted, and the input sensing layer ISL, the anti-reflection layer RPL, and the window layer WL may be formed on the base surface provided by the display panel DP through a continuous process. The stacking order of the input sensing layer ISL and the anti-reflection layer RPL may be changed.

[0094] Figure 3A and Figure 3B are cross-sectional views each showing a display panel DP according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0095] like Figure 3A As shown in FIG, the display panel DP may include a base layer BL and a circuit device layer DP-CL, a display element layer DP-OLED, and an upper insulating layer TFL disposed on the base layer BL. A display area DP-DA and a non-display area DP-NDA may be defined in the display panel DP. The display area DP-DA and the non-display area DP-NDA correspond to Figure 1 In the present specification, the expression “a region / portion corresponds to another region / portion” may mean that they overlap each other, but the expression does not mean that they have the same area and / or the same shape.

[0096] The base layer BL may include at least one synthetic resin film, a glass substrate, a metal substrate, a substrate made of an organic / inorganic composite material, or the like.

[0097] The circuit device layer DP-CL may include at least one insulating layer and circuit devices. The insulating layer may include at least one inorganic layer and at least one organic layer. The circuit devices may include signal lines, pixel driver circuits, etc. This will be described in more detail below.

[0098] The display element layer DP-OLED may include at least an organic light emitting diode and may further include an organic layer such as a pixel defining layer.

[0099] The upper insulating layer TFL may include a plurality of thin films. Some thin films may be provided to improve optical efficiency, while other thin films may be provided to protect the organic light emitting diode. The upper insulating layer TFL will be described in more detail below.

[0100] like Figure 3B As shown in , the display panel DP may include a base layer BL, a circuit device layer DP-CL, a display element layer DP-OLED, an encapsulation substrate ES, and a sealant SM. Here, the circuit device layer DP-CL, the display element layer DP-OLED, and the encapsulation substrate ES may be disposed on the base layer BL, and the base layer BL and the encapsulation substrate ES may be bonded together by the sealant SM. The encapsulation substrate ES may be spaced apart from the display element layer DP-OLED, with a gap GP disposed therebetween.

[0101] The base layer BL and the encapsulation substrate ES may include a synthetic resin substrate, a glass substrate, a metal substrate, a substrate made of an organic / inorganic composite material, or the like. The sealant SM may include an organic adhesive member, glass frit, or the like. In an exemplary embodiment, the sealant SM may be in contact with the circuit device layer DP-CL, but the exemplary embodiment is not limited thereto. A portion of the circuit device layer DP-CL may be removed, and the sealant SM may be in contact with the base layer BL.

[0102] Figure 4 is a plan view illustrating a display panel DP according to an exemplary embodiment. Figure 5A is an enlarged cross-sectional view illustrating a display panel DP according to an exemplary embodiment. Figure 5B is an enlarged cross-sectional view illustrating an upper insulating layer TFL according to an exemplary embodiment. Figure 5A The display panel DP is shown to have Figure 3A The structure of the display panel DP is the same as that of the display panel DP.

[0103] like Figure 4 As shown in FIG, the display panel DP may include a driving circuit GDC, a plurality of signal lines SGL, a plurality of signal pads (also referred to as “pads”) DP-PD, and a plurality of pixels PX.

[0104] The display area DP-DA may be defined as an area in which pixels PX are provided. Each pixel PX may include an organic light emitting diode and a pixel driving circuit connected to the organic light emitting diode. The driving circuit GDC, the signal line SGL, the signal pad DP-PD, and the pixel driving circuit may be included in Figure 3A and Figure 3B The circuit device layer DP-CL is shown.

[0105] The pixel PX may include a first thin film transistor TR1, a second thin film transistor TR2, a capacitor CP and a light emitting element OLED. The driving circuit of the pixel PX may not be limited to Figure 4 The example structure shown in FIG. 1 only needs the driving circuit to include a switching transistor and a driving transistor.

[0106] The first thin-film transistor TR1 may be connected to the scan line GL and the data line DL. The light-emitting element OLED may receive a power supply voltage provided via the power line PL. A signal pad DP-PD connected to the signal line SGL, such as the data line DL and the power line PL, may be provided in the non-display area DP-NDA. The signal pad DP-PD and the signal line SGL may constitute a single object. In an exemplary embodiment, the signal pad DP-PD may be provided on a layer different from the layer below the signal line SGL and may be connected to the end of the signal line SGL via a contact hole formed to penetrate the insulating layer.

[0107] The driving circuit GDC may include a scan driving circuit. The scan driving circuit may generate a plurality of scan signals and sequentially output the scan signals to a plurality of scan lines GL described below. The scan driving circuit may also output other control signals to the driving circuit of the pixel PX.

[0108] The scan driving circuit may include a plurality of thin film transistors formed by the same process as that for the driving circuit of the pixel PX, for example, by a low temperature polysilicon (LTPS) process or a low temperature polycrystalline oxide (LTPO) process.

[0109] The signal lines SGL may include scan lines GL, data lines DL, power lines PL, and control signal lines CSL. Each scan line GL may be connected to a corresponding pixel PX among the pixels PX, and each data line DL may be connected to a corresponding pixel PX among the pixels PX. The power lines PL may be connected to the pixels PX. The control signal lines CSL may provide control signals to the scan drive circuit.

[0110] Figure 5A A cross-section of the portion of the display panel DP corresponding to the first thin-film transistor TR1, the second thin-film transistor TR2, and the light-emitting element OLED is shown. The circuit device layer DP-CL, disposed on the base layer BL, may include circuit devices and at least one insulating layer. The circuit devices may include signal lines, pixel driver circuits, and the like. Forming the circuit device layer DP-CL may include forming an insulating layer, a semiconductor layer, and a conductive layer using a coating or deposition process, and patterning the insulating layer, semiconductor layer, and conductive layer using photolithography and etching processes.

[0111] In an exemplary embodiment, the circuit device layer DP-CL may include a buffer layer BFL, a first inorganic layer IL1, a second inorganic layer IL2, and an organic layer IL3. The buffer layer BFL, the first inorganic layer IL1, and the second inorganic layer IL2 are formed of an inorganic material. The buffer layer BFL may include a plurality of stacked inorganic layers. Figure 5A An example of relative positions of some elements constituting the first thin film transistor TR1 and the second thin film transistor TR2 (for example, the first semiconductor pattern OSP1, the second semiconductor pattern OSP2, the first control electrode GE1, the second control electrode GE2, the first input electrode DE1, the first output electrode SE1, the second input electrode DE2, and the second output electrode SE2) is shown. Figure 5A exemplarily shown in FIG. 1 , a first through hole CH1 , a second through hole CH2 , a third through hole CH3 , and a fourth through hole CH4 .

[0112] The light emitting element OLED may include an organic light emitting diode. The display element layer DP-OLED may include a pixel defining layer PDL. For example, the pixel defining layer PDL may be an organic layer.

[0113] The first electrode AE may be disposed on the organic layer IL3. The first electrode AE may be connected to the second output electrode SE2 via a fifth penetration hole CH5 formed to penetrate the organic layer IL3. An opening OP may be defined in the pixel defining layer PDL. The opening OP of the pixel defining layer PDL may expose at least a portion of the first electrode AE. To distinguish it from other openings, the opening OP of the pixel defining layer PDL will be referred to as a light-emitting opening OP.

[0114] like Figure 5A As shown in , the display area DP-DA may include an emission area PXA and a non-emission area NPXA adjacent to the emission area PXA. The non-emission area NPXA may surround the emission area PXA. In an exemplary embodiment, the emission area PXA may be defined to correspond to a portion of the first electrode AE exposed by the light emitting opening OP.

[0115] The hole control layer HCL may be disposed in both the emission region PXA and the non-emission region NPXA. The hole control layer HCL may include a hole transport layer, and in an exemplary embodiment, the hole control layer HCL may further include a hole injection layer. The emission layer EML may be disposed on the hole control layer HCL. The emission layer EML may be disposed in an area corresponding to the light-emitting opening OP. In other words, the emission layer EML may include a plurality of isolation patterns, each isolation pattern being provided for a corresponding pixel PX in the pixels PX. The emission layer EML may include an organic material and / or an inorganic material. The emission layer EML may generate light of a specific color.

[0116] The electron control layer ECL may be disposed on the emission layer EML. The electron control layer ECL may include an electron transport layer, and in an exemplary embodiment, the electron control layer ECL may further include an electron injection layer. The hole control layer HCL and the electron control layer ECL may be formed in common with respect to multiple pixels PX or formed into a plurality of isolation patterns corresponding to the multiple pixels PX using an open mask. The second electrode CE may be disposed on the electron control layer ECL. The second electrode CE may be a single structure disposed in common with respect to the multiple pixels PX.

[0117] like Figure 5A and Figure 5B As shown in FIG, an upper insulating layer TFL may be disposed on the second electrode CE. The upper insulating layer TFL may include a plurality of thin films. In an exemplary embodiment, the upper insulating layer TFL may include a cap layer CPL and a thin encapsulation layer TFE. The thin encapsulation layer TFE may include a first inorganic layer IOL1, an organic layer OL, and a second inorganic layer IOL2.

[0118] The cap layer CPL may be disposed on the second electrode CE and may be in contact with the second electrode CE. The cap layer CPL may include an organic material. The first inorganic layer IOL1 may be disposed on the cap layer CPL and may be in contact with the cap layer CPL. The organic layer OL may be disposed on the first inorganic layer IOL1 and may be in contact with the first inorganic layer IOL1. The second inorganic layer IOL2 may be disposed on the organic layer OL and may be in contact with the organic layer OL.

[0119] The capping layer CPL may protect the second electrode CE from subsequent processes (eg, a sputtering process) and may improve light emission efficiency of the light emitting element OLED. The capping layer CPL may have a refractive index higher than that of the first inorganic layer IOL1.

[0120] The first inorganic layer 10L1 and the second inorganic layer 10L2 can protect the display element layer DP-OLED from moisture or oxygen, and the organic layer OL can protect the display element layer DP-OLED from pollutants (such as particles or dust). Each of the first inorganic layer 10L1 and the second inorganic layer 10L2 can be one of a silicon nitride layer, a silicon oxynitride layer, and a silicon oxide layer. In an exemplary embodiment, the first inorganic layer 10L1 and the second inorganic layer 10L2 can include a titanium oxide layer or an aluminum oxide layer. The organic layer OL can include an acrylic organic layer, but the exemplary embodiment is not limited thereto.

[0121] In an exemplary embodiment, an inorganic layer (eg, a LiF layer) may be further provided between the cap layer CPL and the first inorganic layer IOL1. The LiF layer may improve light emission efficiency of the light emitting element OLED.

[0122] Figure 6A is a cross-sectional view illustrating an input sensing layer ISL according to an exemplary embodiment. Figure 6B is a plan view illustrating an input sensing layer ISL according to an exemplary embodiment. Figure 6C and Figure 6D are cross-sectional views each illustrating a portion of an input sensing layer ISL according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0123] like Figure 6A As shown in FIG, the input sensing layer ISL may include a first insulating layer IS-IL1, a first conductive layer IS-CL1, a second insulating layer IS-IL2, a second conductive layer IS-CL2, and a third insulating layer IS-IL3. The first insulating layer IS-IL1 may be directly disposed on the upper insulating layer TFL. In an exemplary embodiment, the first insulating layer IS-IL1 may be omitted.

[0124] Each of the first conductive layer IS-CL1 and the second conductive layer IS-CL2 can have a single-layer structure or a multilayer structure including multiple layers stacked along the third directional axis DR3. The multilayer structure of the conductive layer may include at least two layers of a metal layer and a transparent conductive layer. The multilayer structure of the conductive layer may include a metal layer containing different metal elements. The transparent conductive layer may include at least one of indium tin oxide (ITO), indium zinc oxide (IZO), zinc oxide (ZnO), indium tin zinc oxide (ITZO), PEDOT, metal nanowires, and graphene. The metal layer may include at least one of molybdenum, silver, titanium, copper, aluminum, and alloys thereof. For example, each of the first conductive layer IS-CL1 and the second conductive layer IS-CL2 may have a triple metal layer structure (e.g., titanium / aluminum / titanium). A metal layer with relatively high durability and low reflectivity may be used as an outer layer, while a metal layer with high conductivity may be used as an inner layer.

[0125] Each of the first conductive layer IS-CL1 and the second conductive layer IS-CL2 may include a plurality of conductive patterns. Hereinafter, the first conductive layer IS-CL1 will be described as including first conductive patterns, and the second conductive layer IS-CL2 will be described as including second conductive patterns. Each of the first conductive patterns and the second conductive pattern may include a sensing electrode and a signal line connected to the sensing electrode.

[0126] Each of the first to third insulating layers IS-IL1 to IS-IL3 may include an inorganic layer or an organic layer. In an exemplary embodiment, each of the first to second insulating layers IS-IL1 and IS-IL2 may be an inorganic layer. The inorganic layer may include at least one of aluminum oxide, titanium oxide, silicon oxide, silicon oxynitride, zirconium oxide, and hafnium oxide. The third insulating layer IS-IL3 may include an organic layer. The organic layer may include at least one of an acrylic resin, a methacrylic resin, a polyisoprene resin, a vinyl resin, an epoxy resin, a polyurethane resin, a cellulose resin, a siloxane resin, a polyimide resin, a polyamide resin, and a perylene resin.

[0127] In an exemplary embodiment, the second insulating layer IS-IL2 may cover a sensing area IS-DA (see FIG. Figure 6B ). In other words, the second insulating layer IS-IL2 may completely overlap the sensing area IS-DA. Although not shown, in an exemplary embodiment, the second insulating layer IS-IL2 may include a plurality of insulating patterns. A plurality of insulating patterns may be provided at each intersection region of the sensing unit SU to separate the first sensing electrodes IE1-1 to IE1-10 (see FIG. Figure 6B ) and the second sensing electrodes IE2-1 to IE2-8 (see Figure 6B )Electrical separation.

[0128] like Figure 6B As shown in , the input sensing layer ISL may include a first electrode group EG1, a second electrode group EG2, and a signal line group connected to the electrode groups EG1 and EG2. In an exemplary embodiment, an input sensing layer ISL including two signal line groups SG1 and SG2 is exemplarily shown. The input sensing layer ISL may include a sensing area IS-DA and a wiring area IS-NDA, which correspond to the display area DP-DA and the non-display area DP-NDA of the display panel DP, respectively. The sensing area IS-DA may be defined as an area in which the first electrode group EG1 and the second electrode group EG2 are provided. The first signal line group SG1 and the second signal line group SG2 may be provided in the wiring area IS-NDA.

[0129] In an exemplary embodiment, the input sensing layer ISL may be a capacitive touch sensor. One of the first electrode group EG1 and the second electrode group EG2 may receive a drive signal, while the other may output a change in electrostatic capacitance between the first electrode group EG1 and the second electrode group EG2 as a sensing signal. The driving period of operation may be divided into at least two driving periods (e.g., a first driving period and a second driving period), wherein the operation may be performed in the aforementioned manner during the first driving period, and the operation may be performed in the opposite manner to the aforementioned manner during the second driving period.

[0130] The first electrode group EG1 may include a plurality of first sensing electrodes IE1-1 to IE1-10. The first electrode group EG1 is shown as an example, including ten first sensing electrodes IE1-1 to IE1-10. The first sensing electrodes IE1-1 to IE1-10 may have a shape extending in the second direction DR2. The second electrode group EG2 may include a plurality of second sensing electrodes IE2-1 to IE2-8. The second electrode group EG2 is shown as an example, including eight second sensing electrodes IE2-1 to IE2-8. The second sensing electrodes IE2-1 to IE2-8 may have a shape extending in the first direction DR1. The second sensing electrodes IE2-1 to IE2-8 may be longer than the first sensing electrodes IE1-1 to IE1-10.

[0131] The first signal line group SG1 may include first signal lines, the number of which is the same as the number of first sensing electrodes IE1-1 to IE1-10. The first signal line may be connected to one of the ends of the first sensing electrodes IE1-1 to IE1-10. In an exemplary embodiment, all ends of the first sensing electrodes IE1-1 to IE1-10 may be connected to the signal line.

[0132] The second signal line group SG2 may include second signal lines, the number of which is the same as the number of second sensing electrodes IE2-1 to IE2-8. The second signal lines are connected to one side of the opposite ends of the second sensing electrodes IE2-1 to IE2-8. In an exemplary embodiment, the eight signal lines of the second signal line group SG2 are shown as being connected to the bottom side ends of the second sensing electrodes IE2-1 to IE2-8.

[0133] In an exemplary embodiment, the first signal lines may be divided into two groups. One group may be a one-side signal line group SG1-1, and the other group may be an opposite-side signal line group SG1-2. The one-side signal line group SG1-1 may be connected to some of the first sensing electrodes IE1-1 to IE1-10, and the opposite-side signal line group SG1-2 may be connected to the other first sensing electrodes IE1-1 to IE1-10. The one-side signal line group SG1-1 and the opposite-side signal line group SG1-2 may be spaced apart from each other in the second direction DR2, with the sensing area IS-DA positioned between the one-side signal line group SG1-1 and the opposite-side signal line group SG1-2. Because the first signal lines are provided as two separate groups, the width of the wiring area IS-NDA may be reduced.

[0134] One-side signal line group SG1-1 can be electrically connected to either odd-numbered or even-numbered sensing electrodes among the first sensing electrodes IE1-1 to IE1-10. The opposite-side signal line group SG1-2 can be connected to sensing electrodes not connected to the one-side signal line group SG1-1. In an exemplary embodiment, the five signal lines of the one-side signal line group SG1-1 are shown as being connected to the right side ends of the even-numbered first sensing electrodes among the first sensing electrodes IE1-1 to IE1-10.

[0135] Each of the first sensing electrodes IE1-1 to IE1-10 may include a plurality of first sensor cells SP1 and a plurality of first connection portions CP1. The first sensor cells SP1 may be arranged along the second direction DR2. Each first connection portion CP1 may connect two adjacent first sensor cells SP1 to each other.

[0136] Each of the second sensing electrodes IE2-1 to IE2-8 may include a plurality of second sensor cells SP2 and a plurality of second connection portions CP2. The second sensor cells SP2 may be arranged along the first direction DR1. Each second connection portion CP2 may connect two adjacent second sensor cells SP2 to each other.

[0137] Reference Figure 6BThe sensing area IS-DA may be divided into a plurality of sensing units SU. The plurality of sensing units SU may have the same area. Each sensing unit SU may include a crossover region corresponding to a crossover region between the first sensing electrodes IE1-1 to IE1-10 and the second sensing electrodes IE2-1 to IE2-8. The crossover region may be a region in which a bridge pattern is provided.

[0138] In an exemplary embodiment, the plurality of sensing units SU may include a grid pattern of the same shape. In this specification, a grid pattern may be a pattern formed by grid lines of sensing electrodes or by grid lines intersecting each other. In an exemplary embodiment, the plurality of sensing units SU may be divided into a plurality of groups based on the shape of the grid pattern provided in the sensing units SU. The sensing units SU in each group may include a grid pattern of the same shape.

[0139] Figure 6C Shown with Figure 6B The cross section corresponding to the section line II'. Figure 6C An exemplary embodiment is shown in which the first connection portion CP1 and the second connection portion CP2 are arranged to cross each other. In an exemplary embodiment, the first connection portion CP1 may correspond to a bridge pattern. In an exemplary embodiment, the second connection portion CP2 may be a bridge pattern.

[0140] Reference Figure 6B and Figure 6C , a plurality of first connection parts CP1 may be formed from the first conductive layer IS-CL1, and a plurality of first sensor cells SP1, a plurality of second sensor cells SP2, and a plurality of second connection parts CP2 may be formed from the second conductive layer IS-CL2. The first sensor cells SP1 and the first connection parts CP1 may be coupled to each other through contact holes CNT-I formed to penetrate the second insulating layer IS-IL2.

[0141] In the exemplary embodiment, the plurality of first connection portions CP1 and the plurality of second connection portions CP2 are shown as intersecting each other, but the exemplary embodiment is not limited thereto. For example, each first connection portion CP1 may be deformed to have a curved shape (such as a V-shaped shape or an Λ-shaped shape) so that it does not overlap with the second connection portion CP2. When viewed in a plan view, the first connection portion CP1 having a V-shaped curved shape or an Λ-shaped curved shape may overlap with the second sensor unit SP2.

[0142] In exemplary embodiments, the signal lines of the first and second signal line groups SG1 and SG2 may include at least one of portions disposed on the same layer as the first sensing electrodes IE1-1 to IE1-10 and portions disposed on the same layer as the second sensing electrodes IE2-1 to IE2-8.

[0143] Figure 6D Shown with Figure 6B The section line II-II' corresponds to the section. Figure 6D 1-14 and the fifth signal line SG1-15 of the signal line group SG1-1 on one side are exemplarily shown. The signal lines of the first signal line group SG1 and the second signal line group SG2 may include at least a portion provided on the same layer as the second sensing electrodes IE2-1 to IE2-8. The signal lines of the first signal line group SG1 and the second signal line group SG2 may be formed of a second conductive layer IS-CL2 (e.g., see Figure 6A )form.

[0144] The signal lines of the first signal line group SG1 and the second signal line group SG2 may further include a first conductive layer IS-CL1 (eg, see Figure 6A The portion formed by the second conductive layer IS-CL2 and the portion formed by the first conductive layer IS-CL1 can be connected to each other through a contact hole formed to penetrate the second insulating layer IS-IL2. Such a double-layered signal line can have low resistance.

[0145] Figure 7A It shows Figure 6B An enlarged plan view of area "AA" is shown. Figure 7B It shows Figure 7A An enlarged plan view of area "BB". Figure 7C It shows Figure 7A An enlarged plan view of area "CC".

[0146] Reference Figure 6B The first and second sensing electrodes IE1-1 to IE1-10 and IE2-1 to IE2-8 may have a grid shape. The arrangement of the unit area UA and the cutting point described below may be applied to all the first and second sensing electrodes IE1-1 to IE1-10 and IE2-1 to IE2-8 in the same manner.

[0147] Based on two first sensor units SP1, two first connection parts CP1, two second sensor units SP2 and one second connection part CP2 constituting a single intersection area, reference will be made to Figure 7A Describe the sensing electrodes. Figure 7AIn an exemplary embodiment, two first sensor units SP1, two second sensor units SP2, and one second connection portion CP2 may be provided on a second insulating layer IS-IL2 (eg, see Figure 6C ) provided on a plane. The first connection portion CP1 may be formed by penetrating the contact hole CNT-I (eg, see Figure 6C ) is connected to two first sensor units SP1.

[0148] The sensing electrode may include grid lines MSL1 and MSL2. The grid lines MSL1 and MSL2 may include a first grid line MSL1 and a second grid line MSL2. The first grid line MSL1 extends in a first crossing direction CDR1 or a fourth direction that intersects the first direction DR1 and the second direction DR2. The second grid line MSL2 extends in a second crossing direction CDR2 or a fifth direction that intersects the first direction DR1, the second direction DR2, and the first crossing direction CDR1. The angle between the first crossing direction CDR1 and the second crossing direction CDR2 may be equal to or less than 90°.

[0149] The first and second mesh lines MSL1 and MSL2 may cross each other at a plurality of crossing points CRP and may define a plurality of mesh openings MH. Figure 7A exemplarily illustrates the first and second grid lines MSL1 and MSL2 having linear shapes, but exemplary embodiments are not limited thereto. The first and second grid lines MSL1 and MSL2 may constitute a single object. The first and second grid lines MSL1 and MSL2 may share a cross point CRP.

[0150] Each of the first and second grid lines MSL1 and MSL2 may include a plurality of inflection points. Each of the first and second grid lines MSL1 and MSL2 may include a plurality of sections. Each of the plurality of sections connects two most adjacent points in the intersection point CRP. Figure 7A The plurality of mesh openings MH having the same area and the same shape are shown, but the exemplary embodiment is not limited thereto. The plurality of mesh openings MH may include a plurality of groups divided according to their area or shape. This will be referred to as Figure 10A and Figure 10B Provide a description.

[0151] Figure 7A The sensing unit SU may correspond to Figure 6B. The sensing unit SU may include a first sensor unit half SP1 and another first sensor unit half SP1, and the sensing unit SU is provided with a first connection portion CP1 interposed between the first sensor unit half SP1 and the other first sensor unit half SP1. The sensing unit SU may include a second sensor unit half SP2 and another second sensor unit half SP2, and the sensing unit SU is provided with a second connection portion CP2 interposed between the second sensor unit half SP2 and the other second sensor unit half SP2.

[0152] Figure 7B FIG1 shows an enlarged shape of the mesh portion of the first sensor unit SP1. Three groups of mesh openings MH-B, MH-R, and MH-G are defined in the first sensor unit SP1. The three groups of mesh openings MH-B, MH-R, and MH-G may correspond to the three groups of emission regions PXA-B, PXA-R, and PXA-G. Each of the three groups of emission regions PXA-B, PXA-R, and PXA-G may be arranged in the same manner as the reference image. Figure 5A The emission area PXA is defined in the same manner as described.

[0153] The three groups of emission regions PXA-B, PXA-R and PXA-G can be configured according to the light emitting element OLED (e.g., Figure 5A ) are classified according to the color of the source light emitted, and the emission areas PXA-B, PXA-R and PXA-G may include a first color emission area PXA-B, a second color emission area PXA-R and a third color emission area PXA-G, and the first color emission area PXA-B, the second color emission area PXA-R and the third color emission area PXA-G have the same area and emit the first color light, the second color light and the third color light, respectively. However, the exemplary embodiment is not limited to this, and in an exemplary embodiment, the first color emission area PXA-B, the second color emission area PXA-R and the third color emission area PXA-G may have different areas from each other. In an exemplary embodiment, the first color, the second color and the third color may be blue, red and green, respectively. In some embodiments, the first color, the second color and the third color may be three different colors, namely yellow, magenta and cyan, respectively.

[0154] Reference Figure 7BThe plurality of emission regions PXA-B, PXA-R, and PXA-G may define a plurality of emission rows arranged along a first direction DR1. The emission rows may include an nth emission row PXLn, an (n+1)th emission row PXLn+1, an (n+2)th emission row PXLn+2, and an (n+3)th emission row PXLn+3, where n is a natural number. The four emission rows PXLn, PXLn+1, PXLn+2, and PXLn+3 may be repeatedly arranged along the first direction DR1. The four emission rows PXLn, PXLn+1, PXLn+2, and PXLn+3 may extend in a second direction DR2.

[0155] The nth emission row PXLn may include first and second color emission regions PXA-B and PXA-R alternately arranged along the second direction DR2. The (n+2)th emission row PXLn+2 may include first and second color emission regions PXA-B and PXA-R alternately arranged along the second direction DR2.

[0156] The emission regions of the nth emission row PXLn may be different from the emission regions of the (n+2)th emission row PXLn+2 in terms of their arrangement order. The first color emission regions PXA-B and the second color emission regions PXA-R of the nth emission row PXLn may be arranged in a staggered manner relative to the first color emission regions PXA-B and the second color emission regions PXA-R of the (n+2)th emission row PXLn+2. The emission regions of the nth emission row PXLn may be shifted in the second direction DR2 from the emission regions of the (n+2)th emission row PXLn+2 by the length of a single emission region.

[0157] The third color emission region PXA-G may be disposed in each of the (n+1)th emission row PXLn+1 and the (n+3)th emission row PXLn+3. The emission region of the nth emission row PXLn and the emission region of the (n+1)th emission row PXLn+1 may be disposed in a staggered manner relative to each other. The emission region of the (n+2)th emission row PXLn+2 and the emission region of the (n+3)th emission row PXLn+3 may be disposed in a staggered manner relative to each other.

[0158] The emission area of the nth emission row PXLn and the emission area of the (n+2)th emission row PXLn+2 can be set to correspond to each other. The virtual line VL1 connecting the center point BP of the emission area constituting a specific column in the nth emission row PXLn (for example, the first emission row and the fifth emission row) can be the same as the virtual line VL1 connecting the center point RP of the emission area constituting a specific column in the (n+2)th emission row PXLn+2 (for example, the third emission row and the seventh emission row). The emission area of the (n+1)th emission row PXLn+1 and the emission area of the (n+3)th emission row PXLn+3 can be set to correspond to each other. The virtual line VL2 connecting the center point G1-P of the emission area constituting the specific column in the (n+1)th emission row PXLn+1 can be the same as the virtual line VL2 connecting the center point G2-P of the emission area constituting the specific column in the (n+3)th emission row PXLn+3.

[0159] As a result, one of the third color emission regions PXA-G included in each of the (n+1)th emission row PXLn+1 and the (n+3)th emission row PXLn+3 may be surrounded by two first color emission regions PXA-B and two second color emission regions PXA-R. Each of the emission regions PXA-B and PXA-R included in each of the nth emission row PXLn and the (n+2)th emission row PXLn+2 may be surrounded by four third color emission regions PXA-G.

[0160] The first mesh openings MH-B may be disposed to correspond to the first color emission region PXA-B, the second mesh openings MH-R may be disposed to correspond to the second color emission region PXA-R, and the third mesh openings MH-G may be disposed to correspond to the third color emission region PXA-G.

[0161] As described above, the plurality of emission regions PXA-B, PXA-R, and PXA-G may be classified into a plurality of emission rows PXLn, PXLn+1, PXLn+2, and PXLn+3 based on the first direction DR1 and the second direction DR2. The plurality of emission regions PXA-B, PXA-R, and PXA-G may be classified into a plurality of emission rows PXLo and PXLe based on the first cross direction CDR1 and the second cross direction CDR2. The emission rows PXLo and PXLe may include odd-numbered emission rows PXLo and even-numbered emission rows PXLe.

[0162] The odd-numbered emission rows PXLo may have the same arrangement of emission areas, and the even-numbered emission rows PXLe may have the same arrangement of emission areas. One group of the odd-numbered emission rows PXLo and the even-numbered emission rows PXLe may include first color emission areas PXA-B and third color emission areas PXA-G alternately arranged along the first cross direction CDR1. The other group of the odd-numbered emission rows PXLo and the even-numbered emission rows PXLe may include second color emission areas PXA-R and third color emission areas PXA-G alternately arranged along the first cross direction CDR1. The third color emission areas PXA-G of the odd-numbered emission rows PXLo and the third color emission areas PXA-G of the even-numbered emission rows PXLe may be arranged in a staggered manner relative to each other in the first cross direction CDR1 or the second cross direction CDR2.

[0163] A virtual line VL10 connecting the center point BP and G2-P (or G1-P) of the emission area of the odd-numbered emission line PXLo may be parallel to a virtual line VL20 connecting the center point RP and G1-P (or G2-P) of the emission area of the even-numbered emission line PXLe. The virtual lines VL10 and VL20 may extend in the same direction as the extension direction of the first grid line MSL1.

[0164] exist Figure 7C , a boundary area between the first sensor cell SP1 and the second sensor cell SP2 is shown in FIG. Boundary line BDL may be an imaginary line shown as indicating the boundary between the first sensor cell SP1 and the second sensor cell SP2. Grid lines MSL1 and MSL2 may be formed on a plane provided by the second insulating layer IS-IL2, and then, the grid lines MSL1 and MSL2 may be partially removed to form the first sensor cell SP1, the second sensor cell SP2, and the second connection portion CP2. In an exemplary embodiment, the cutting points 10 and 20, together with the three groups of grid openings MH-B, MH-R, and MH-G, may be formed by a process of etching the conductive layer, and a grid pattern may be formed as a result of the process.

[0165] Each cutting point of the first grid line MSL1 is shown as a first boundary point 10, and each cutting point of the second grid line MSL2 is shown as a second boundary point 20. A virtual line connecting the first boundary point 10 and the second boundary point 20 may correspond to a boundary line BDL. The first boundary point 10 and the second boundary point 20 may have a high reflectivity to the source light compared to other areas of the grid lines MSL1 and MSL2.

[0166] The boundary line BDL may extend substantially in the first crossing direction CDR1 or the second crossing direction CDR2 , and the extending direction of the boundary line BDL may vary depending on the position where the boundary line BDL is formed between the first sensor unit SP1 and the second sensor unit SP2 . Figure 7C An example is shown in which the boundary line BDL is deformed to have a zigzag shape or a serpentine shape. In an exemplary embodiment, the boundary line BDL may have a linear shape extending in the first crossing direction CDR1 or the second crossing direction CDR2.

[0167] Figure 8A and Figure 8B 1 and 2 are plan views each showing the arrangement of the unit area UA with respect to the sensor units SP1 and SP2 . Figure 8C 、 Figure 8D 、 Figure 8E and Figure 8F are plan views each showing a unit area UA according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0168] Figure 8A and Figure 8B Two first sensor units SP1 and two second sensor units SP2 arranged around a single intersection area are briefly shown. Figure 8A and Figure 8B In the following description, connection portions CP1 and CP2 will be omitted. Since first connection portion CP1 is disposed on a different plane from the first and second sensor cells SP1 and SP2 and second connection portion CP2 has a relatively small area, connection portions CP1 and CP2 do not affect the arrangement of the cut points in the unit area UA. Therefore, the following description will focus on the single second sensor cell SP2.

[0169] The second sensor unit SP2 may include a plurality of unit areas UA. The unit area UA may be an area in which cutting points, which will be described below, are arranged according to a specific rule. Figure 8A As shown in , the second sensor unit SP2 may be divided into a plurality of unit areas UA.

[0170] like Figure 8A As shown in FIG, multiple emission areas PXA may be provided in the unit area UA. The emission areas PXA may be arranged to form a p×p matrix in the second sensor unit SP2. The emission areas PXA may be arranged to form a q×q matrix in the unit area UA. Here, p is a natural number, and q is a natural number less than p. q may be a divisor of p. The p×p matrix and the q×q matrix may be defined based on the first cross direction CDR1 and the second cross direction CDR2.

[0171] However, exemplary embodiments are not limited thereto, and in exemplary embodiments, the plurality of unit areas UA may be as follows: Figure 8B , the boundary cell area UA-B may be defined in a boundary area between the first sensor cell SP1 and the second sensor cell SP2. In addition, in addition to the boundary area between the first sensor cell SP1 and the second sensor cell SP2, the boundary cell area UA-B may also be defined in areas provided on different electrodes (e.g., see FIG. Figure 12B ) and wherein a boundary line may be defined (e.g., Figure 7C In the area of the boundary line BDL).

[0172] The boundary unit area UA-B may be an area in which the cutting points are arranged in a manner similar to that of the cutting points in the unit area UA. The boundary unit area UA-B may include the same cutting points as those of the unit area UA, and may also include Figure 7C 1 and 2. Some of the first and second boundary points 10 and 20 may replace the cutting points of the unit area UA.

[0173] Already referenced Figure 6A 、 Figure 6B 、 Figure 6C 、 Figure 6D 、 Figure 7A 、 Figure 7B 、 Figure 7C 、 Figure 8A and Figure 8B The example of the input sensor including the first electrode group EG1 and the second electrode group EG2 is described, but the exemplary embodiment is not limited thereto. In the exemplary embodiment, the input sensor may include only one set of electrodes. The input sensor may include a touch sensor that senses external input in a self-capacitive manner.

[0174] Figure 8B The first sensor unit SP1 and the second sensor unit SP2 shown in FIG. 4 may be included in a set of electrodes. The first sensor unit SP1 and the second sensor unit SP2 may be electrodes spaced apart from each other. A signal line is connected to each of the first sensor unit SP1 and the second sensor unit SP2. Here, different from Figure 6A As shown in , an input sensor comprising only one set of electrodes may comprise only one conductive layer.

[0175] Reference Figure 8C , showing a plurality of cutting points 1, 2, 3 and 4 set in the unit area UA. Figure 7A 、 Figure 7B and Figure 7CIn the description of the sensing electrode, the cutting points 1, 2, 3, and 4 are not shown, but a plurality of cutting points 1, 2, 3, and 4 may be defined in the grid lines MSL1 and MSL2 of the sensing electrode according to an exemplary embodiment. Figure 7A 、 Figure 7B and Figure 7C As shown in , without setting the cutting points 1 , 2 , 3 , and 4 , the reflectivity of the source light reflected from the grid lines MSL1 and MSL2 may be substantially the same regardless of the viewing angle.

[0176] The plurality of cutting points 1, 2, 3, and 4 in the unit area UA may be arranged so that the grid lines MSL1 and MSL2 are connected to each other to form a single electrode. That is, the grid lines MSL1 and MSL2 may be cut at the cutting points 1, 2, 3, and 4 but constitute at least one sensor unit SP1 or SP2 (for example, see Figure 7A )'s grid lines MSL1 and MSL2 may be connected to each other.

[0177] The plurality of cutting points 1, 2, 3, and 4 may include: first cutting points 1 and 2, which are disposed between the first color emission area PXA-B and the third color emission area PXA-G; and second cutting points 3 and 4, which are disposed between the second color emission area PXA-R and the third color emission area PXA-G. The first cutting points 1 and 2 may be processed to be disposed between the first grid opening MH-B and the third grid opening MH-G, and the second cutting points 3 and 4 may be processed to be disposed between the second grid opening MH-R and the third grid opening MH-G.

[0178] In the unit area UA, first cutting points 1 and 2 may be defined in the first grid line MSL1 and the second grid line MSL2, respectively, and second cutting points 3 and 4 may be defined in the first grid line MSL1 and the second grid line MSL2, respectively. Hereinafter, the first cutting point of the first grid line MSL1 may be defined as a first point 1, the first cutting point of the second grid line MSL2 may be defined as a second point 2, the second cutting point of the first grid line MSL1 may be defined as a third point 3, and the second cutting point of the second grid line MSL2 may be defined as a fourth point 4.

[0179] Since the first to fourth points 1 to 4 are arranged in the unit area UA, the difference in visibility of the grid lines MSL1 and MSL2 can be reduced compared to a case where the cut points are randomly arranged. The first to fourth points 1 to 4 can have a high reflectivity for the source light compared to other areas of the grid lines MSL1 and MSL2. The brightness seen by the user can be high in the direction or viewing angle along which relatively more cut points are arranged. Since the cut points are not concentrated in a specific direction, the difference in visibility of the grid lines MSL1 and MSL2 according to the viewing angle can be reduced.

[0180] In addition, in reference Figure 7C The reflectivity at the first boundary point 10 and the second boundary point 20 described above is relatively high, but since the first point 1 to the fourth point 4 are arranged in the first sensor unit SP1 and the second sensor unit SP2, the boundary line BDL (for example, see Figure 7C ) is recognized by the user. In other words, the first point 1 to the fourth point 4 can increase the internal reflectivity of the first sensor unit SP1 and the second sensor unit SP2 to the same level as Figure 7C The reflectivity of the boundary areas shown in FIG5 is similar to that of the control area.

[0181] Reference Figure 8C , in the unit area UA, the number of the first points 1 may be equal to the number of the second points 2 . Figure 8C An example is shown in which four first points 1 and four second points 2 are provided. If, in the unit area UA, source light is emitted only from the first color emission regions PXA-B, the reflectivity of the first color source light measured in the first cross direction CDR1 may be substantially equal to the reflectivity of the first color source light measured in the second cross direction CDR2.

[0182] Furthermore, in the unit area UA, the number of third points 3 may be equal to the number of fourth points 4. Consequently, the number of first to fourth points 1 to 4 may be the same. The reflectivity values of the second color source light and the third color source light may be the same regardless of the crossing direction.

[0183] Reference Figure 8C The unit area UA may include a first sub-area SUA1, a second sub-area SUA2, a third sub-area SUA3, and a fourth sub-area SUA4. Each of the first sub-area SUA1, the second sub-area SUA2, the third sub-area SUA3, and the fourth sub-area SUA4 may include emission areas arranged to form a k×k matrix. The k×k matrix may be set based on the first cross direction CDR1 and the second cross direction CDR2.

[0184] The number k is a natural number that is relatively prime to h. Here, h may be the number of repeated emission regions. In an exemplary embodiment, the emission regions may constitute a plurality of repeated emission groups, in each of which one first color emission region PXA-B, one second color emission region PXA-R, and two third color emission regions PXA-G are arranged in a specific arrangement. Figure 8C The repeating unit RU is shown separately in FIG. Therefore, the number h in the exemplary embodiment is 4. Figure 8C As shown in FIG, the number k in the exemplary embodiment is 3. The number k can be referenced Figure 8A Describes the divisor of p.

[0185] In an exemplary embodiment, the emission areas may constitute a plurality of repeatedly arranged emission groups, in each emission group, a first color emission area PXA-B, a second color emission area PXA-R, a third color emission area PXA-G and a fourth color emission area are arranged in a specific arrangement. Figure 8C One of the two third color emission areas PXA-G in the image may be replaced by a fourth color emission area. The fourth color may be yellow or white.

[0186] The third color emission region PXA-G may be disposed at the center of each of two subregions among the first subregion SUA1, the second subregion SUA2, the third subregion SUA3, and the fourth subregion SUA4, the first color emission region PXA-B may be disposed at the center of the other subregions among the first subregion SUA1, the second subregion SUA2, the third subregion SUA3, and the fourth subregion SUA4, and the second color emission region PXA-R may be disposed at the center of the remaining subregions among the first subregion SUA1, the second subregion SUA2, the third subregion SUA3, and the fourth subregion SUA4. Figure 8C , the third color emission region PXA-G may be disposed at the center of the second subregion SUA2 and the fourth subregion SUA4. The second subregion SUA2 and the fourth subregion SUA4 may face each other in the second direction DR2.

[0187] The second point 2 and the third point 3 may be arranged in the second sub-area SUA2, which is one of the two sub-areas. The first point 1 and the fourth point 4 may be arranged in the fourth sub-area SUA4, which is the other of the two sub-areas. The first point 1 and the second point 2 may be arranged in the first sub-area SUA1, which is the other sub-area. The third point 3 and the fourth point 4 may be arranged in the third sub-area SUA3, which is the remaining sub-area.

[0188] Figure 8D Shows that the arrangement of cutting points 1, 2, 3 and 4 is different from Figure 8C 1 and 2. The unit area UA (hereinafter, defined as the second embodiment) is a unit area UA (hereinafter, defined as the first embodiment) shown in FIG. The arrangement or layout of the emission regions PXA-B, PXA-R, and PXA-G in the unit area UA of the second embodiment may be substantially the same as the arrangement or layout of the emission regions PXA-B, PXA-R, and PXA-G in the unit area UA of the first embodiment.

[0189] The first to fourth points 1 to 4 of the second embodiment may be shifted in the clockwise direction when compared to the first to fourth points 1 to 4 of the first embodiment. Referring to the first sub-area SUA1, in both the first and second embodiments, two first points 1 and two second points 2 may be provided in the first sub-area SUA1.

[0190] Reference Figure 8E The unit area UA shown in FIG (hereinafter, defined as the third embodiment) and Figure 8F In the unit area UA shown in FIG4 (hereinafter, defined as a fourth embodiment), the third color emission region PXA-G may be disposed at the center of each of the first sub-region SUA1 and the third sub-region SUA3.

[0191] Referring to the unit area UA according to the third and fourth embodiments, the first point 1 and the fourth point 4 may be disposed in the first sub-area SUA1. The second point 2 and the third point 3 may be disposed in the third sub-area SUA3. The third point 3 and the fourth point 4 may be disposed in the second sub-area SUA2. The first point 1 and the second point 2 may be disposed in the fourth sub-area SUA4.

[0192] Reference Figure 8E and Figure 8F In both the third and fourth embodiments, two first points 1 and two fourth points 4 may be provided in the first sub-area SUA1. When compared with the first to fourth points 1 to 4 of the third embodiment, the first to fourth points 1 to 4 of the fourth embodiment may be shifted in the counterclockwise direction.

[0193] Figure 9A 、 Figure 9B 、 Figure 9C and Figure 9D are plan views each showing a unit area UA according to an exemplary embodiment. Figure 7A 、 Figure 7B 、 Figure 7C 、 Figure 8A 、 Figure 8B 、 Figure 8C 、 Figure 8D 、 Figure 8E and Figure 8F Described elements may be identified by the same reference numerals without repeating their repeated descriptions.

[0194] Reference Figure 9A 、 Figure 9B 、 Figure 9C and Figure 9D, the emission area PXA may be arranged to form a q×q matrix in the unit area UA. The unit area UA may include a first sub-area SUA1, a second sub-area SUA2, a third sub-area SUA3, and a fourth sub-area SUA4. Each of the first sub-area SUA1, the second sub-area SUA2, the third sub-area SUA3, and the fourth sub-area SUA4 may include an emission area arranged to form a k×k matrix. The number k is a natural number that is relatively prime to h, and in an exemplary embodiment, the number k is 5. In an exemplary embodiment, the number k may not be a reference number. Figure 8A Describes the divisor of p.

[0195] Reference Figure 9A and Figure 9B , the third color emission region PXA-G may be disposed at each center of the second subregion SUA2 and the fourth subregion SUA4. Figure 9A , the second color emission region PXA-R and the first color emission region PXA-B may be disposed at the centers of the first subregion SUA1 and the third subregion SUA3, respectively. Figure 9B , the first color emission area PXA-B and the second color emission area PXA-R may be disposed at the center of the first sub-area SUA1 and the third sub-area SUA3, respectively. Twelve cutting points 1, 2, 3, and 4 may be disposed in each of the first sub-area SUA1, the second sub-area SUA2, the third sub-area SUA3, and the fourth sub-area SUA4. In the unit area UA, the number of the first point 1 to the fourth point 4 may be the same (i.e., 12).

[0196] Reference Figure 9C and Figure 9D , the third color emission region PXA-G may be disposed at each center of the first subregion SUA1 and the third subregion SUA3. Figure 9C , the first color emission area PXA-B and the second color emission area PXA-R may be disposed at the center of the second sub-area SUA2 and the fourth sub-area SUA4, respectively. Twelve cutting points 1, 2, 3, and 4 may be disposed in each of the first sub-area SUA1, the second sub-area SUA2, the third sub-area SUA3, and the fourth sub-area SUA4. In the unit area UA, the number of the first point 1 to the fourth point 4 may be the same (i.e., 12).

[0197] Reference Figure 9D, the first color emission area PXA-B and the second color emission area PXA-R can be respectively set at the center of the second sub-area SUA2 and the fourth sub-area SUA4. Sixteen cutting points 1, 2, 3 and 4 can be set in each of the first sub-area SUA1, the second sub-area SUA2, the third sub-area SUA3 and the fourth sub-area SUA4. Each of the first point 1 to the fourth point 4 can be set as sixteen in the unit area UA. Each of the first point 1 to the fourth point 4 can be set as four in each of the first sub-area SUA1, the second sub-area SUA2, the third sub-area SUA3 and the fourth sub-area SUA4.

[0198] Figure 10A and Figure 10B are plan views each showing a unit area UA according to an exemplary embodiment. Figure 7A 、 Figure 7B 、 Figure 7C 、 Figure 8A 、 Figure 8B 、 Figure 8C 、 Figure 8D 、 Figure 8E 、 Figure 8F 、 Figure 9A 、 Figure 9B 、 Figure 9C and Figure 9D Described elements may be identified by the same reference numerals without repeating their repeated descriptions.

[0199] Figure 10A Shown with Figure 8C The unit area UA corresponds to the unit area UA. In an exemplary embodiment, the first color emission area PXA-B, the second color emission area PXA-R, and the third color emission area PXA-G may have different areas from each other. The first color emission area PXA-B may have an area larger than the area of the second color emission area PXA-R and the area of the third color emission area PXA-G, and the second color emission area PXA-R may have an area larger than the area of the third color emission area PXA-G.

[0200] The first mesh openings MH-B, the second mesh openings MH-R, and the third mesh openings MH-G may have different areas. The first mesh openings MH-B may have an area larger than the second mesh openings MH-R and the third mesh openings MH-G. The second mesh openings MH-R may have an area larger than the third mesh openings MH-G. The third mesh openings MH-G may include mesh openings MH-G1 and MH-G2, each of which has a first shape and each of which has a second shape different from the first shape of the mesh openings MH-G1. The areas and shapes of the mesh openings MH-B, MH-R, MH-G1, and MH-G2 will be compared below. The comparison will be made under the assumption that cut points 1, 2, 3, and 4 are filled with grid lines.

[0201] Grid lines MSL1 and MSL2 may include multiple sections. In this case, grid openings MH-B, MH-R, MH-G1, and MH-G2 may have at least two different areas. Each of grid lines MSL1 and MSL2 may include a first section and a second section alternately arranged along its extension direction. This may be similar to a structure in which the first and second sections of first grid line MSL1 and the first and second sections of second grid line MSL2 are connected to each other at intersection CRP. This may be similar to a structure in which four sections extend in different directions around intersection CRP.

[0202] like Figure 10B As shown in , the third color emission region PXA-G may include a first shape emission region PXA-G1 and a second shape emission region PXA-G2, the second shape emission region PXA-G2 having a shape different from that of the first shape emission region PXA-G1.

[0203] The first shape emission area PXA-G1 and the second shape emission area PXA-G2 may have symmetrical shapes with respect to the first direction DR1. The first shape emission area PXA-G1 and the second shape emission area PXA-G2 may have substantially the same area.

[0204] In the (n+1)th emission row PXLn+1, the first shape emission areas PXA-G1 and the second shape emission areas PXA-G2 may be alternately arranged along the second direction DR2, and in the (n+3)th emission row PXLn+3, the first shape emission areas PXA-G1 and the second shape emission areas PXA-G2 may be alternately arranged along the second direction DR2. The arrangement order of the emission areas of the (n+1)th emission row PXLn+1 may be different from the arrangement order of the emission areas of the (n+3)th emission row PXLn+3.

[0205] Although not shown, Figure 10A and Figure 10B The first color emission area PXA-B, the second color emission area PXA-R, the third color emission area PXA-G, PXA-G1 or PXA-G2, the first mesh opening MH-B, the second mesh opening MH-R and the third mesh opening MH-G1 or MH-G2 shown in FIG can also be applied to Figure 8D 、 Figure 8E 、 Figure 8F 、 Figure 9A 、 Figure 9B 、 Figure 9C and Figure 9D The unit area UA is shown in FIG.

[0206] Figure 11A It shows Figure 6B An enlarged plan view of area "AA" is shown. Figure 11B It shows Figure 11A An enlarged plan view of area "BB". Figure 11C It shows Figure 11A An enlarged plan view of area "CC". Figure 11D is a plan view illustrating a unit area UA according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0207] Figure 11A 、 Figure 11B and Figure 11C Corresponding to Figure 7A 、 Figure 7B and Figure 7C , Figure 11D Corresponding to Figure 8C In an exemplary embodiment, the mesh lines MSL10 and MSL20 may include a first mesh line MSL10 extending in a first direction DR1 and a second mesh line MSL20 extending in a second direction DR2. The first mesh line MSL10 may be aligned with the second electrode group EG2 (eg, Figure 6B ) extends in the same direction as the extending direction of the first electrode group EG1 (eg, see Figure 6B ) extends in the same direction as the extension direction.

[0208] Reference Figure 11B, a plurality of emission areas PXA-B, PXA-R, and PXA-G may be classified into a plurality of emission rows PXLo and PXLe based on a first direction DR1 and a second direction DR2. The emission rows PXLo and PXLe may include odd emission rows PXLo and even emission rows PXLe. The odd emission rows PXLo may have the same arrangement of emission areas, and the even emission rows PXLe may have the same arrangement of emission areas. One group of the odd emission rows PXLo and the even emission rows PXLe may include first color emission areas PXA-B and third color emission areas PXA-G alternately arranged in the second direction DR2. Another group of the odd emission rows PXLo and the even emission rows PXLe may include second color emission areas PXA-R and third color emission areas PXA-G alternately arranged in the second direction DR2. The third color emission areas PXA-G of the odd emission rows PXLo and the third color emission areas PXA-G of the even emission rows PXLe may be arranged in a staggered manner relative to each other.

[0209] Reference Figure 11C , each cutting point of the first grid line MSL10 is shown as a first boundary point 10, and each cutting point of the second grid line MSL20 is shown as a second boundary point 20. A virtual line connecting the first boundary points 10 and the second boundary points 20 may correspond to a boundary line BDL. The boundary line BDL may extend in a direction substantially intersecting the first direction DR1 and the second direction DR2.

[0210] Reference Figure 11D , showing multiple cutting points 1, 2, 3, and 4 set in the unit area UA. The unit area UA may include a first sub-area SUA1, a second sub-area SUA2, a third sub-area SUA3, and a fourth sub-area SUA4. Each of the first sub-area SUA1, the second sub-area SUA2, the third sub-area SUA3, and the fourth sub-area SUA4 may include emission areas arranged to form a k×k matrix. The k×k matrix may be set based on the first direction DR1 and the second direction DR2. In an exemplary embodiment, the number k may be 3.

[0211] The third color emission area PXA-G may be disposed at the center of the second sub-area SUA2 and the fourth sub-area SUA4, the first color emission area PXA-B may be disposed at the center of the first sub-area SUA1, and the second color emission area PXA-R may be disposed at the center of the third sub-area SUA3. The second point 2 and the third point 3 may be disposed in the second sub-area SUA2. The first point 1 and the fourth point 4 may be disposed in the fourth sub-area SUA4. The first point 1 and the second point 2 may be disposed in the third sub-area SUA3. In the unit area UA, the number of the first point 1 to the fourth point 4 may be the same.

[0212] Although not shown, the first electrode group EG1 and the second electrode group EG2 (eg, see FIG. 1 ) are implemented using first mesh lines MSL10 extending in the first direction DR1 and second mesh lines MSL20 extending in the second direction DR2. Figure 6B ) can refer to Figure 8D 、 Figure 8E 、 Figure 8F 、 Figure 9A 、 Figure 9B 、 Figure 9C and Figure 9D The settings of the cutting points 1, 2, 3 and 4 in the unit area UA are changed by the settings of the cutting points 1, 2, 3 and 4 shown in FIG. Figure 8C The settings of cutting points 1, 2, 3 and 4 are the same as Figure 11D Such a change can be achieved by adjusting the relationship between the settings of the cutting points 1, 2, 3 and 4, and therefore, a detailed description thereof will be omitted.

[0213] Figure 12A is a plan view illustrating an input sensing layer ISL according to an exemplary embodiment. Figure 12B It shows Figure 12A An enlarged plan view of the area. Figure 12C 1 is a plan view showing an input sensing layer ISL according to an exemplary embodiment. Figure 1 、 Figure 2A 、 Figure 2B 、 Figure 2C 、 Figure 2D 、 Figure 3A 、 Figure 3B 、 Figure 4 、 Figure 5A 、 Figure 5B 、 Figure 6A 、 Figure 6B 、 Figure 6C 、 Figure 6D 、 Figure 7A 、 Figure 7B 、 Figure 7C 、 Figure 8A 、 Figure 8B 、 Figure 8C 、 Figure 8D 、 Figure 8E 、 Figure 8F 、 Figure 9A 、 Figure 9B 、 Figure 9C 、 Figure 9D 、 Figure 10A 、 Figure 10B 、 Figure 11A 、 Figure 11B 、 Figure 11C and Figure 11D Described elements may be identified by the same reference numerals without repeating their repeated descriptions.

[0214] like Figure 12A and Figure 12B As shown in , the input sensing layer ISL may further include an auxiliary electrode disposed within the sensing electrode and electrically disconnected from the sensing electrode. The sensing electrodes may include first sensing electrodes IE1-1 to IE1-10 and second sensing electrodes IE2-1 to IE2-8. The auxiliary electrode may include at least one of a first auxiliary electrode FP1 and a second auxiliary electrode FP2, the first auxiliary electrode FP1 being associated with the first sensing electrodes IE1-1 to IE1-10, and the second auxiliary electrode FP2 being associated with the second sensing electrodes IE2-1 to IE2-8.

[0215] The first auxiliary electrode FP1 may be disposed inside the first sensor unit SP1, and the second auxiliary electrode FP2 may be disposed inside the second sensor unit SP2. Since the first auxiliary electrode FP1 and the second auxiliary electrode FP2 are electrically disconnected from the sensor units SP1 and SP2, the first sensing electrodes IE1-1 to IE1-10 and / or the second sensing electrodes IE2-1 to IE2-8 may be less exposed to the display panel DP (e.g., FIG. 2 ). Figure 6A In exemplary embodiments, the first auxiliary electrode FP1 and the second auxiliary electrode FP2 may be floating electrodes.

[0216] The input sensing layer ISL may further include an auxiliary connection portion BP connected to the first auxiliary electrode FP1. The auxiliary connection portion BP may be formed by Figure 6A The auxiliary connection part BP may overlap with the second sensor unit SP2.

[0217] like Figure 12A and Figure 12B As shown in FIG, the input sensing layer ISL may further include a dummy signal line GSL. The dummy signal line GSL may receive a bias voltage of a specific level (e.g., a ground voltage). The dummy signal line GSL may be connected to the first auxiliary electrode FP1. In an exemplary embodiment, the dummy signal line GSL may receive an electrical signal provided to sense noise in the sensing area IS-DA. The dummy signal line GSL may be provided by Figure 6A A second conductive layer IS-CL2 is formed.

[0218] Figure 12B1 is an enlarged view showing an area where four first sensing electrodes IE1-2 to IE1-5 and the rightmost second sensing electrode IE2-8 are provided. The dummy signal line GSL can be directly connected to the first auxiliary electrode FP1 provided inside each of the odd-numbered first sensing electrodes IE1-3 and IE1-5. The even-numbered first sensing electrodes IE1-2 and IE1-4 can be connected to the corresponding signal lines SG1-11 and SG1-12 through the signal line connection portion BP-S. The signal line connection portion BP-S can be formed by Figure 6A The first conductive layer IS-CL1 shown in FIG is formed.

[0219] like Figure 12B As shown in FIG, at least one of the first auxiliary electrodes FP1 may include a central portion FP1-10 and extension portions FP1-20 and FP1-30 disposed at both sides of the central portion FP1-10 in the second direction DR2. Each of the extension portions FP1-20 and FP1-30 may be connected to a corresponding one of the auxiliary connection portions BP.

[0220] Reference Figure 12B The second sensor cell SP2 may include multiple unit areas UA. The second auxiliary electrode FP2 may correspond to several (e.g., four) unit areas UA. The first sensor cell SP1 may also include multiple unit areas UA. A boundary unit area UA-B may be defined at the boundary between the first sensor cell SP1 and the first auxiliary electrode FP1.

[0221] like Figure 12C As shown in , a plurality of dummy signal lines GSL may be provided. The number of dummy signal lines GSL may be the same as the number of electrodes constituting the first electrode group EG1. Each dummy signal line GSL may be connected to a corresponding first auxiliary electrode FP1 among the first auxiliary electrodes FP1, which are provided inside the first sensing electrode.

[0222] Figure 13A is a perspective view illustrating a display module DM according to an exemplary embodiment. Figure 13B is a plan view illustrating an input sensing layer ISL according to an exemplary embodiment. Figure 14A is a perspective view illustrating a display module DM according to an exemplary embodiment. Figure 14B 1 is a plan view showing an input sensing layer ISL according to an exemplary embodiment. Figure 1 、 Figure 2A 、 Figure 2B 、 Figure 2C 、 Figure 2D 、 Figure 3A 、 Figure 3B 、 Figure 4 、 Figure 5A 、 Figure 5B 、 Figure 6A 、 Figure 6B 、 Figure 6C 、 Figure 6D 、 Figure 7A 、 Figure 7B 、 Figure 7C 、 Figure 8A 、 Figure 8B 、 Figure 8C 、 Figure 8D 、 Figure 8E 、 Figure 8F 、 Figure 9A 、 Figure 9B 、 Figure 9C 、 Figure 9D 、 Figure 10A 、 Figure 10B 、 Figure 11A 、 Figure 11B 、 Figure 11C 、 Figure 11D 、 Figure 12A 、 Figure 12B and Figure 12C Described elements may be identified by the same reference numerals without repeating their repeated descriptions.

[0223] like Figure 13A As shown in FIG, when viewed in a plan view, a notch area NTA having an inwardly concave shape may be defined in the display module DM. The notch area NTA may be defined in each of the display panel DP and the input sensing layer ISL, but such notch areas NTA do not necessarily need to be the same. The notch area NTA may be defined near the middle area in the second direction DR2. However, the notch area NTA does not need to be set at the middle point.

[0224] like Figure 13B As shown in FIG, the presence of the notch area NTA may cause the shapes of the first electrode group EG1 and the second electrode group EG2 to change. The arrangement and layout of the first signal line group SG1 and the second signal line group SG2 may be different from the arrangement and layout of the first signal line group SG1 and the second signal line group SG2. Figure 6B The configuration and arrangement of the first signal line group SG1 and the second signal line group SG2 in the input sensing layer ISL are substantially the same.

[0225] Since the notch area NTA is formed, Figure 13B The tenth first sensing electrode IE1-10 shown in FIG can be divided into two parts. The two parts of the tenth first sensing electrode IE1-10 can be connected to each other through a dummy connection line DSL. The fourth to sixth second sensing electrodes IE2-4 to IE2-6 of the second electrode group EG2 can have a length shorter than that of the other second sensing electrodes.

[0226] like Figure 14AAs shown in FIG, when viewed in plan, a signal transmission area HA may be defined in the display module DM. The signal transmission area HA may be defined by partially or completely removing portions of each of the display panel DP and the input sensing layer ISL. The signal transmission areas HA in the display panel DP and the input sensing layer ISL do not necessarily need to be the same. The signal transmission area HA may be a path through which an optical signal passes. Multiple signal transmission areas HA may be defined in the display module DM.

[0227] The signal transmission area HA of the display panel DP may be formed by removing at least a portion of the base layer BL and the circuit device layer DP-CL, the display element layer DP-OLED, and the upper insulating layer TFL disposed on the base layer BL. The signal transmission area HA of the input sensing layer ISL may be a region from which the sensor units SP1 and SP2 are removed.

[0228] like Figure 14B As shown in FIG, the presence of the signal transmission area HA may cause the shapes of the first electrode group EG1 and the second electrode group EG2 to change. The arrangement and layout of the first signal line group SG1 and the second signal line group SG2 may be different from the arrangement and layout of the first signal line group SG1 and the second signal line group SG2. Figure 6B The configuration and arrangement of the first signal line group SG1 and the second signal line group SG2 in the input sensing layer ISL are substantially the same.

[0229] The signal transmission area HA of the input sensing layer ISL can be provided in the intersection area of the first electrode group EG1 and the second electrode group EG2. Here, a dummy connection line can be provided near the signal transmission area HA of the input sensing layer ISL. For example, the dummy connection line can form a detour near the signal transmission area HA, thereby connecting the disconnected electrodes of the first electrode group EG1 and the second electrode group EG2 to each other.

[0230] Reference Figure 7A 、 Figure 7B 、 Figure 7C 、 Figure 8A 、 Figure 8B 、 Figure 8C 、 Figure 8D 、 Figure 8E 、 Figure 8F 、 Figure 9A 、 Figure 9B 、 Figure 9C 、 Figure 9D 、 Figure 10A and Figure 10B The unit area UA described can be applied to Figure 13A 、 Figure 13B 、 Figure 14A and Figure 14B The sensing electrodes of the first electrode group EG1 and the second electrode group EG2 are shown in FIG.

[0231] According to an exemplary embodiment, the grid lines have cut points arranged in a first direction and a second direction relative to the emission area, respectively. Thus, it is possible to reduce variations in the visibility of the grid lines. The cut points of the grid lines may have a high reflectivity for source light compared to other areas of the grid lines, and the brightness perceived by the user may increase in directions or viewing angles along which the cut points are relatively more frequently arranged. The cut points may be arranged so that they are not concentrated in a particular direction, thereby reducing the dependence of the visibility of the grid lines on viewing angle.

[0232] Boundary points can form at the boundaries between electrodes, which can cause relatively high reflectivity issues. Since the cut points are set in the electrodes, the boundaries between the electrodes are almost invisible. This is because the inner areas of the electrodes have a reflectivity similar to that of the boundary areas.

[0233] Although certain exemplary embodiments and implementations have been described herein, other embodiments and modifications will be apparent from this description. Therefore, the inventive concept is not limited to such embodiments, but rather to the broader scope of the claims and various obvious modifications and equivalent arrangements that will be apparent to those skilled in the art.

Claims

1. A display device, comprising: A display panel comprising a plurality of emission areas, the plurality of emission areas comprising a first color emission area, a second color emission area, and a third color emission area; as well as an input sensor disposed on the display panel, the input sensor comprising a first sensing electrode and a second sensing electrode insulated from the first sensing electrode, each of the first sensing electrode and the second sensing electrode comprising grid lines defining a plurality of grid openings; The grid lines include: first grid lines extending in a first direction; second grid lines extending in a second direction intersecting the first direction, the second grid lines intersecting the first grid lines at a plurality of intersection points; and a plurality of cutting points from which a portion of the grid lines is removed. The plurality of cutting points include: a first cutting point provided between the first color emission region and the third color emission region in each of the first sensing electrode and the second sensing electrode; and a second cutting point provided between the second color emission region and the third color emission region in each of the first sensing electrode and the second sensing electrode. The plurality of grid openings include: a first grid opening corresponding to the first color emission area; a second grid opening corresponding to the second color emission area; and a third grid opening corresponding to the third color emission area. wherein a unit area is defined in each of the first sensing electrode and the second sensing electrode, wherein in the unit area, the first cutting point is defined in the first grid line and the second grid line, and the second cutting point is defined in the first grid line and the second grid line, The unit area is divided into a first sub-area, a second sub-area, a third sub-area, and a fourth sub-area, and the number of cutting points set in each of the first sub-area, the second sub-area, the third sub-area, and the fourth sub-area is the same, wherein each of the first sub-region, the second sub-region, the third sub-region, and the fourth sub-region includes an emission region arranged to form a k×k matrix, and The k×k matrix is defined based on the first direction and the second direction.

2. The display device according to claim 1, wherein In the unit area, the number of the first cutting points defined in the first grid lines is equal to the number of the first cutting points defined in the second grid lines.

3. The display device according to claim 1, wherein The plurality of emission areas include: the nth emission row, the (n+1)th emission row, the (n+2)th emission row, and the (n+3)th emission row extending in the third direction, where n is a natural number, The nth emission row, the (n+1)th emission row, the (n+2)th emission row, and the (n+3)th emission row are arranged along a fourth direction intersecting the third direction. Wherein, in the nth emission row, the first color emission areas and the second color emission areas are alternately arranged in the third direction, In the (n+2)th emission row, the first color emission areas and the second color emission areas are alternately arranged in the third direction, The order of the emission regions arranged in the nth emission row is different from the order of the emission regions arranged in the (n+2)th emission row, and The third color emission region is provided in each of the (n+1)th emission row and the (n+3)th emission row.

4. The display device according to claim 3, wherein The emission regions of the nth emission row and the emission regions of the (n+1)th emission row are arranged in a staggered manner relative to each other, The emission regions of the (n+2)th emission row and the emission regions of the (n+3)th emission row are arranged in a staggered manner relative to each other, The emission regions of the nth emission row and the emission regions of the (n+2)th emission row are arranged in a staggered manner relative to each other, and The emission region of the (n+1)th emission row and the emission region of the (n+3)th emission row are disposed to correspond to each other.

5. The display device according to claim 3, wherein The third color emission area includes a first shape emission area and a second shape emission area, the second shape emission area having a shape different from that of the first shape emission area, In the (n+1)th emission row, the emission areas of the first shape and the emission areas of the second shape are alternately arranged in the third direction, In the (n+3)th emission row, the first-shaped emission areas and the second-shaped emission areas are alternately arranged in the third direction, and The arrangement order of the emission regions of the (n+1)th emission row is different from the arrangement order of the emission regions of the (n+3)th emission row.

6. The display device according to claim 3, in, The k is a natural number that is relatively prime to 4.

7. The display device according to claim 6, wherein: The third color emission region is disposed at the center of the first sub-region and the second sub-region, wherein the first color emission region is arranged at the center of the third sub-region, and Wherein, the second color emission area is arranged at the center of the fourth sub-area.

8. The display device according to claim 7, wherein: The first sub-region and the second sub-region are arranged to face each other in the third direction or the fourth direction, wherein, in the first sub-region, the first cutting point is defined within the second grid line, and the second cutting point is defined within the first grid line, and In the second sub-area, the first cutting point is defined in the first grid line, and the second cutting point is defined in the second grid line.

9. The display device according to claim 7, wherein: In the third sub-area, the second cutting point is defined between the first grid line and the second grid line, and Wherein, in the fourth sub-area, the first cutting point is defined between the first grid line and the second grid line.

10. The display device according to claim 6, wherein The k is 3, and The number of the cutting points defined in each of the first sub-region, the second sub-region, the third sub-region and the fourth sub-region is 4.

11. The display device according to claim 6, wherein The k is 5, and The number of the cutting points defined in each of the first sub-region, the second sub-region, the third sub-region and the fourth sub-region is 12 or 16.

12. The display device according to claim 1, wherein In a plan view, a first area of the first color emission region is larger than a second area of the second color emission region and a third area of the third color emission region, and In the plan view, the second area of the second color emission region is larger than the third area of the third color emission region.

13. The display device according to claim 1, wherein The third color emission area includes a first shape emission area and a second shape emission area, and the second shape emission area has a different shape from the first shape emission area.

14. The display device according to claim 13, wherein: The first shape emission area and the second shape emission area have the same area in a plan view.

15. The display device according to claim 14, wherein In the plan view, the first mesh opening has a larger area than the second mesh opening and the third mesh opening, and In the plan view, the second mesh openings have a larger area than the third mesh openings.

16. The display device according to claim 1, wherein The input sensor further includes an auxiliary electrode disposed inside the sensing electrode in a plan view, the auxiliary electrode being electrically disconnected from the sensing electrode.

17. The display device according to claim 1, wherein The input sensor is directly disposed on the display panel.

18. A display device, comprising: A display panel comprising a plurality of emission rows extending in a first direction and arranged along a second direction crossing the first direction, the plurality of emission rows comprising a first color emission region, a second color emission region, and a third color emission region; as well as An input sensor is provided on the display panel, the input sensor including a first sensing electrode and a second sensing electrode insulated from the first sensing electrode, each of the first sensing electrode and the second sensing electrode including: a first grid line extending in the first direction; a second grid line extending in the second direction, the second grid line intersecting the first grid line at a plurality of intersections, thereby defining a plurality of grid openings; and a plurality of cutting points defined in the first grid line and the second grid line, wherein a portion of the first grid line or the second grid line is removed from the plurality of cutting points. The plurality of cutting points include: a first cutting point provided between the first color emission region and the third color emission region in each of the first sensing electrode and the second sensing electrode; and a second cutting point provided between the second color emission region and the third color emission region in each of the first sensing electrode and the second sensing electrode. The plurality of grid openings include: a first grid opening corresponding to the first color emission area; a second grid opening corresponding to the second color emission area; and a third grid opening corresponding to the third color emission area. Each of the first sensing electrode and the second sensing electrode is divided into a plurality of unit areas. wherein, in each of the plurality of unit areas, the first cutting point is defined between the first grid line and the second grid line, and the second cutting point is defined between the first grid line and the second grid line, Each unit region is divided into a first sub-region, a second sub-region, a third sub-region, and a fourth sub-region, and the number of cutting points set in each of the first sub-region, the second sub-region, the third sub-region, and the fourth sub-region is the same, wherein each of the first sub-region, the second sub-region, the third sub-region, and the fourth sub-region includes an emission region arranged to form a k×k matrix, and The k×k matrix is defined based on the first direction and the second direction.

19. The display device according to claim 18, wherein: The plurality of emission rows include odd-numbered emission rows and even-numbered emission rows, In the odd-numbered emission rows, the first color emission areas and the third color emission areas are alternately arranged, and In the even-numbered emission rows, the second color emission areas and the third color emission areas are alternately arranged.

20. The display device according to claim 19, wherein The third color emission regions of the odd-numbered emission rows and the third color emission regions of the even-numbered emission rows are arranged in a staggered manner relative to each other.

21. The display device according to claim 19, wherein The third color emission areas of the odd-numbered emission rows and the third color emission areas of the even-numbered emission rows have different shapes from each other.

22. The display device according to claim 18, wherein The first sensing electrode extends in a third direction intersecting the first direction and the second direction, and the second sensing electrode extends in a fourth direction intersecting the third direction.

23. A display device, comprising: Display panel; as well as an input sensor disposed on the display panel, the input sensor comprising a first sensing electrode and a second sensing electrode insulated from the first sensing electrode, each of the first sensing electrode and the second sensing electrode comprising a first grid line and a second grid line extending in a first direction and a second direction intersecting the first direction, respectively; wherein the first grid lines and the second grid lines intersect each other at a plurality of intersection points, and the first grid lines and the second grid lines define a plurality of grid openings, The plurality of grid openings include: a first grid opening; a second grid opening having an area different from that of the first grid opening; and a third grid opening having an area different from that of the first grid opening and the second grid opening. wherein the first grid line and the second grid line include a plurality of cutting points defined by removing a portion of the first grid line or the second grid line, The plurality of cutting points include: a first cutting point, which is provided between the first grid opening and the third grid opening in each of the first sensing electrode and the second sensing electrode; and a second cutting point, which is provided between the second grid opening and the third grid opening in each of the first sensing electrode and the second sensing electrode. wherein a unit area is defined in each of the first sensing electrode and the second sensing electrode, wherein in the unit area, the first cutting point is defined in the first grid line and the second grid line, and the second cutting point is defined in the first grid line and the second grid line, The unit area is divided into a first sub-area, a second sub-area, a third sub-area, and a fourth sub-area, and the number of cutting points set in each of the first sub-area, the second sub-area, the third sub-area, and the fourth sub-area is the same, wherein each of the first sub-region, the second sub-region, the third sub-region, and the fourth sub-region includes an emission region arranged to form a k×k matrix, and The k×k matrix is defined based on the first direction and the second direction.

24. A display device, comprising: A display panel comprising a plurality of emission rows extending in a first direction and arranged along a second direction intersecting the first direction, the plurality of emission rows comprising a first color emission region, a second color emission region, and a third color emission region; as well as An input sensor is provided on the display panel, the input sensor including a first sensing electrode and a second sensing electrode insulated from the first sensing electrode, each of the first sensing electrode and the second sensing electrode including: a first grid line extending in the first direction; a second grid line extending in the second direction, the second grid line intersecting the first grid line at a plurality of intersections, thereby defining a plurality of grid openings; and a plurality of cutting points defined in the first grid line and the second grid line, wherein a portion of the first grid line or the second grid line is removed from the plurality of cutting points. The plurality of cutting points include: a first cutting point provided between the first color emission region and the third color emission region in each of the first sensing electrode and the second sensing electrode; and a second cutting point provided between the second color emission region and the third color emission region in each of the first sensing electrode and the second sensing electrode. The plurality of grid openings include: a first grid opening corresponding to the first color emission area; a second grid opening corresponding to the second color emission area; and a third grid opening corresponding to the third color emission area. Each of the first sensing electrode and the second sensing electrode includes a first unit region and a second unit region, and the first unit region and the second unit region have the same area in a plan view. wherein, in each of the first unit area and the second unit area, the first cutting point is defined in the first grid line and the second grid line, and the second cutting point is defined in the first grid line and the second grid line, wherein each of the first unit region and the second unit region is divided into a first sub-region, a second sub-region, a third sub-region, and a fourth sub-region, and the number of cutting points set in each of the first sub-region, the second sub-region, the third sub-region, and the fourth sub-region is the same, wherein each of the first sub-region, the second sub-region, the third sub-region, and the fourth sub-region includes an emission region arranged to form a k×k matrix, and The k×k matrix is defined based on the first direction and the second direction.

25. The display device according to claim 24, wherein The first sensing electrodes extend in the first direction, and the second sensing electrodes extend in the second direction.

26. The display device according to claim 24, wherein The first sensing electrodes are provided in plurality, and A boundary line between two adjacent first sensing electrodes among the plurality of first sensing electrodes extends in a direction crossing the first direction and the second direction.

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