Display device

Abstract

A display device according to an embodiment of the present invention may include: a display panel; and an input sensor, which defines an active area and a peripheral area adjacent to the active area, wherein the input sensor includes: a plurality of first sensing electrodes; a plurality of second sensing electrodes; a plurality of first sensing wirings, each of which is connected to the plurality of first sensing electrodes in the active area; a plurality of second sensing wirings, each of which is electrically connected to the plurality of second sensing electrodes; and a first protective electrode, wherein the peripheral area includes a first area and a second area, the plurality of first sensing wirings are arranged in the first area, the plurality of second sensing wirings are arranged in the second area, and the first protective electrode is arranged at a boundary between the first area and the second area.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a display device with a reduced border region. Background Art

[0002] Electronic devices such as smart phones, digital cameras, laptops, navigation devices, and televisions that provide images to users include a display device for displaying images. The display device is a display panel and input device that generates and displays images, and may include a keyboard, a mouse, or a touch panel.

[0003] The touch panel is disposed above the display panel, and generates an input signal when the user touches the touch panel. The input signal generated in the touch panel is provided to the display panel, and the display panel can provide an image corresponding to the input signal to the user in response to the input signal received from the touch panel. Summary of the invention

[0004] An object of the present invention is to provide a display device with a reduced frame area.

[0005] It may be that a display device according to an embodiment of the present invention includes: a display panel; and an input sensor, which is arranged on the display panel and defines an active area and a peripheral area adjacent to the active area, wherein the input sensor includes: a plurality of first sensing electrodes, each extending along a first direction and arranged along a second direction intersecting the first direction; a plurality of second sensing electrodes, each extending along the second direction and arranged along the first direction; a plurality of first sensing wirings, which extend along the second direction in the active area and are each connected to the plurality of first sensing electrodes; a plurality of second sensing wirings, each electrically connected to the plurality of second sensing electrodes; and a first protective electrode, which is arranged between the plurality of first sensing wirings and the plurality of second sensing wirings, wherein the peripheral area includes: a first area; and a second area, which is separated from the first area in the first direction, wherein the plurality of first sensing wirings are arranged in the first area, wherein the plurality of second sensing wirings are arranged in the second area, and wherein the first protective electrode is arranged at a boundary between the first area and the second area.

[0006] It may be that, in the active region, the plurality of first sensing wires are spaced apart in the first direction.

[0007] It may be that the multiple first sensing electrodes each include: a multiple first sensing patterns, arranged in the first direction; and a multiple first connecting patterns, connecting two adjacent first sensing patterns among the multiple first sensing patterns, and the multiple second sensing electrodes each include: a multiple second sensing patterns, arranged in the second direction; and a multiple second connecting patterns, connecting two adjacent second sensing patterns among the multiple second sensing patterns and insulated and crossed with each of the multiple first connecting patterns.

[0008] The plurality of first sensing wires disposed in the active region may be disposed in the same layer as the plurality of second connection patterns.

[0009] It may be that, when viewed in a plane, the plurality of first sensing wires and the plurality of second sensing electrodes are arranged alternately.

[0010] Alternatively, a ground voltage may be applied to the first guard electrode.

[0011] The peripheral region may further include a third region defined between the first region and the active region and between the second region and the active region, and the plurality of first sensing wirings and the plurality of second sensing wirings intersect in the third region.

[0012] The display device may further include: a second protection electrode disposed in the third region and intersecting the plurality of first sensing wires and the plurality of second sensing wires.

[0013] Alternatively, the display device may further include: a second protection electrode disposed at a boundary between the second region and the third region and spaced apart from the plurality of first sensing wirings and the plurality of second sensing wirings.

[0014] The display device may further include: a protection pad overlapping the peripheral area and electrically connected to the first protection electrode; and a plurality of sensing pads overlapping the peripheral area and electrically connected to each of the plurality of first sensing wirings and the plurality of second sensing wirings.

[0015] It may be that the plurality of sensing pads include: a plurality of first sensing pads, each electrically connected to the plurality of first sensing wirings; and a plurality of second sensing pads, each electrically connected to the plurality of second sensing wirings, wherein the plurality of first sensing pads and the plurality of second sensing pads separate the protection pad by placing the protection pad therebetween.

[0016] It may be that a display device according to an embodiment of the present invention includes: a display panel; and an input sensor, which is arranged on the display panel, and the input sensor includes: a base insulating layer, including: a first area; a second area, which is separated from the first area in a first direction; and a third area, which is separated from the first area in the first direction and separated from the second area in a second direction intersecting the first direction; a plurality of first sensing electrodes, which are arranged on the first area; a plurality of second sensing electrodes, which are arranged on the first area; a plurality of first sensing wirings, which are alternately arranged with the plurality of second sensing electrodes on the first area and are arranged on the second area; a plurality of second sensing wirings, which are connected to the plurality of second sensing electrodes respectively and are arranged in the third area; and a first protective electrode, which is arranged between the second area and the third area.

[0017] The plurality of first sensing wires disposed on the first region may extend in the first direction and be spaced apart in the second direction.

[0018] The base insulating layer may further include a fourth region defined between the first region and the second region and between the first region and the third region, and the plurality of first sensing wirings and the plurality of second sensing wirings may be insulated and cross each other in the fourth region.

[0019] It may be that the first protection electrode extends in the first direction, and the display device further includes: a second protection electrode electrically connected to the first protection electrode and extending in the second direction.

[0020] The second protection electrode may be disposed in the fourth region and insulated from and intersecting with the plurality of first sensing wirings and the plurality of second sensing wirings.

[0021] The second protection electrode may be disposed at a boundary between the third region and the fourth region and separated from the plurality of first sensing wires and the plurality of second sensing wires.

[0022] Alternatively, the display device further includes: a protection pad electrically connected to the first protection electrode; and a plurality of sensing pads electrically connected to each of the plurality of first sensing wirings and the plurality of second sensing wirings.

[0023] The protection pad may provide a ground voltage to the first protection electrode.

[0024] It may be that the plurality of sensing pads include: a plurality of first sensing pads, each electrically connected to the plurality of first sensing wirings; and a plurality of second sensing pads, each electrically connected to the plurality of second sensing wirings, wherein the plurality of first sensing pads and the plurality of second sensing pads separate the protection pad by placing the protection pad therebetween.

[0025] (Effects of the Invention)

[0026] According to the above content, a plurality of first sensing wirings and a plurality of second sensing wirings alternately arranged one by one at the boundary between the active area and the peripheral area can be insulated and crossed in the peripheral area. It can be that a plurality of first sensing wirings are arranged in the first area of ​​the peripheral area, and a plurality of second sensing wirings are arranged in the second area of ​​the peripheral area. The protective electrode can be arranged between the first sensing wiring and the second sensing wiring adjacent to each other, thereby reducing the parasitic electrostatic capacitance generated between the first sensing wiring and the second sensing wiring.

[0027] In addition, as a plurality of first sensing wirings are gathered and arranged in the first area, and a plurality of second sensing wirings are gathered and arranged in the second area, the number of protection electrodes arranged between the first sensing wirings and the second sensing wirings adjacent to each other can be reduced. Since the number of protection electrodes is reduced, a display device with a reduced frame area can be provided. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0028] Figure 1 is a perspective view of a display device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0029] Figure 2 is a cross-sectional view of a display module according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0030] Figure 3 is a top view of a display panel according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0031] Figure 4 is a top view of an input sensor according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0032] Figure 5 FIG. 4 is a top view showing a first conductive layer according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0033] Figure 6 is a top view showing a second conductive layer according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0034] Figure 7 According to one embodiment of the present invention, Figure 4 A cross-sectional view taken along line I-I'.

[0035] Figure 8 According to one embodiment of the present invention, Figure 4A cross-sectional view taken along line II-II'.

[0036] Fig. 9 According to one embodiment of the present invention, Figure 4 A cross-sectional view taken along line III-III'.

[0037] Fig.10 is a top view of an input sensor according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0038] (Explanation of Reference Numerals)

[0039] DD: Display device DP: Display panel

[0040] IS: Input sensor TL1: Multiple first sensing wirings

[0041] GL: Guard electrode AA-I: Active area

[0042] NAA-I: Peripheral Area AR1: First Area

[0043] AR2: Second area AR3: Third area DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0044] In this specification, when a certain constituent element (or region, layer, part, etc.) is mentioned as being "on" other constituent elements, "connected" or "combined with" other constituent elements, it means that it can be directly configured / connected / combined with other constituent elements or a third constituent element can be configured between them.

[0045] The same reference numerals refer to the same components. In addition, in the drawings, the thickness, proportion and size of the components are exaggerated for the effective description of the technical content.

[0046] “And / or” includes all combinations of more than one that can be defined in the associated structures.

[0047] The terms "first", "second", etc. may be used to describe various constituent elements, but the constituent elements shall not be limited by the terms. The terms are used only for the purpose of distinguishing one constituent element from other constituent elements. For example, without departing from the scope of the present invention, the first constituent element may be named as the second constituent element, and similarly the second constituent element may be named as the first constituent element. Unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, a singular expression includes a plural expression.

[0048] In addition, the terms such as “below”, “lower side”, “above”, and “upper side” are used to explain the relationship between the structures shown in the drawings. The above terms are relative concepts and are explained based on the directions indicated in the drawings.

[0049] Unless defined differently, all terms (including technical terms and scientific terms) used in this specification have the same meanings as those generally understood by those skilled in the art in the technical field to which the present invention belongs. In addition, terms such as terms defined in commonly used dictionaries should be interpreted as having the same meanings as in the context of the relevant technology, and may be explicitly defined herein as long as they are not interpreted as idealized or overly formalized meanings.

[0050] Terms such as "including" or "having" should be understood as specifying the existence of features, numbers, steps, actions, constituent elements, parts or combinations thereof recorded in the specification, and do not preclude the existence or additional possibility of one or more other features or numbers, steps, actions, constituent elements, parts or combinations thereof.

[0051] Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0052] Figure 1 is a three-dimensional diagram of a display device according to an embodiment of the present invention, Figure 2 is a cross-sectional view of a display module according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0053] Reference Figure 1 as well as Figure 2 The display device DD may be a device activated according to an electrical signal. The display device DD may include various embodiments. For example, the display device DD may be used in large display devices such as televisions, monitors, or outdoor advertising boards, personal computers, notebook computers, personal digital terminals, car navigation units, game consoles, portable electronic devices, and small and medium-sized display devices such as cameras. In addition, these are only presented as embodiments, and as long as they do not deviate from the concept of the present invention, they can of course also be used in other display devices. In this embodiment, the display device DD is illustratively shown as a smart phone.

[0054] The display device DD can display an image IM on a display surface FS parallel to the first direction DR1 and the second direction DR2 toward the third direction DR3. The image IM includes a dynamic image and a still image. Figure 1 In FIG. 1 , a watch window and an icon are shown as an example of the image IM. The display surface FS displaying the image IM may correspond to the front surface of the display device DD or the front surface of the window WP.

[0055] In this embodiment, the front side (or top side) and the back side (or bottom side) of each component can be defined based on the direction of displaying the image IM. The front side and the back side can be opposite to each other in the third direction DR3, and the normal direction of each of the front side and the back side can be parallel to the third direction DR3. In this specification, the surface defined by the first direction DR1 and the second direction DR2 can be defined as a plane, and "viewing on a plane" is defined as observing in the third direction DR3.

[0056] The third direction DR3 may be a direction crossing the first direction DR1 and the second direction DR2. The first direction DR1, the second direction DR2, and the third direction DR3 may be orthogonal to each other.

[0057] The display device DD may include a window WP, a display module DM and a housing HU. In this embodiment, the window WP and the housing HU may be combined to form the appearance of the display device DD.

[0058] The window WP may include an optically transparent insulating material. For example, the window WP may include glass or plastic. The window WP may have a multilayer structure or a single layer structure. For example, the window WP may include a plurality of plastic films bonded by an adhesive, or include a glass substrate and a plastic film bonded by an adhesive.

[0059] As described above, the display surface FS of the window WP may define the front of the display device DD. The display surface FS may include a transmissive area TA and a frame area BZA. The transmissive area TA may be an optically transparent area. For example, the transmissive area TA may be an area having a visible light transmittance of about 90% or more.

[0060] The bezel area BZA may be an area having a relatively lower light transmittance than the transmission area TA. The bezel area BZA may define the shape of the transmission area TA. The bezel area BZA may be adjacent to the transmission area TA and surround the transmission area TA.

[0061] The frame area BZA may have a predetermined color. The frame area BZA may cover the peripheral area of ​​the display module DM and block the peripheral area from being seen from the outside. On the other hand, this is illustratively shown that in the window WP according to an embodiment of the present invention, the frame area BZA may be omitted.

[0062] The display module DM may display an image IM and sense an external input. The display module DM may include a display panel DP and an input sensor IS.

[0063] The display panel DP may be a light-emitting display panel, without particular limitation. For example, the display panel DP may be an organic light-emitting display panel or a quantum dot light-emitting display panel. The light-emitting layer of the organic light-emitting display panel may include an organic light-emitting substance. The light-emitting layer of the quantum dot light-emitting display panel may include quantum dots and quantum rods, etc.

[0064] The display panel DP may include a substrate layer SUB, a circuit layer DP-CL, a light emitting element layer DP-OLED, and a thin film encapsulation layer TFE.

[0065] The base layer SUB may be a silicon substrate, a plastic substrate, a glass substrate, an insulating film, or a stacked structure including a plurality of insulating layers.

[0066] The circuit layer DP-CL may be disposed on the base layer SUB. The circuit layer DP-CL may include a plurality of insulating layers, a plurality of conductive layers, and a semiconductor layer.

[0067] The light emitting element layer DP-OLED may be disposed on the circuit layer DP-CL. The light emitting element layer DP-OLED may include an organic light emitting diode.

[0068] The thin film encapsulation layer TFE may be disposed on the light emitting element layer DP-OLED and cover the light emitting element layer DP-OLED. The thin film encapsulation layer TFE may include a first inorganic layer, an organic layer, and a second inorganic layer stacked in sequence along the third direction DR3. However, this is exemplary, and the thin film encapsulation layer TFE according to an embodiment of the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, the thin film encapsulation layer TFE according to an embodiment of the present invention may also include a plurality of inorganic layers and a plurality of organic layers.

[0069] The first inorganic layer can prevent external moisture or oxygen from penetrating into the light emitting element layer DP-OLED. For example, the first inorganic layer can include silicon nitride, silicon oxide, or a compound of these combinations.

[0070] The organic layer may be disposed on the first inorganic layer to provide a flat surface. A curvature formed on the first inorganic layer or particles existing on the first inorganic layer may be covered by the organic layer. For example, the organic layer may include organic matter.

[0071] The second inorganic layer may be disposed on the organic layer to cover the organic layer. The second inorganic layer may seal moisture or the like discharged from the organic layer to prevent it from flowing to the outside. The second inorganic layer may include silicon nitride, silicon oxide, or a compound of a combination thereof.

[0072] The input sensor IS may be disposed on the display panel DP. The input sensor IS may have a multi-layer structure. The input sensor IS may sense external input in an electrostatic capacity manner. However, this is exemplary, and the sensing manner of the input sensor IS according to an embodiment of the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, the input sensor IS may sense external input in an electromagnetic induction manner or a pressure sensing manner.

[0073] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the input sensor IS may be directly disposed on one side of the display panel DP. For example, the input sensor IS may be integrated with the display panel DP in an on-cell manner. The input sensor IS may be manufactured by the display panel DP and a continuous process.

[0074] The input sensor IS may include a base insulating layer IS-IL0, a first conductive layer IS-CL1, a first insulating layer IS-IL1, a second conductive layer IS-CL2, and a second insulating layer IS-IL2. The first conductive layer IS-CL1 and the second conductive layer IS-CL2 may each have a single-layer structure or a multi-layer structure stacked along the third direction DR3.

[0075] The conductive layer of the single-layer structure may include a metal layer. For example, the metal layer may include molybdenum, silver, titanium, copper, aluminum and alloys thereof. However, this is exemplary, and the conductive layer according to an embodiment of the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, the conductive layer may include a transparent conductive layer. The transparent conductive layer may include transparent conductive oxides such as indium tin oxide (ITO), indium zinc oxide (IZO), zinc oxide (ZnO), indium tin zinc oxide (ITZO), etc. In addition, the metal layer may include conductive polymers such as PEDOT, metal nanowires, graphene, etc.

[0076] The conductive layer of the multi-layer structure may include multiple metal layers. For example, the multiple metal layers may have a three-layer structure of titanium / aluminum / titanium. The conductive layer of the multi-layer structure may include at least one metal layer and at least one transparent conductive layer.

[0077] The first conductive layer IS-CL1 and the second conductive layer IS-CL2 may each include a plurality of patterns. Hereinafter, the first conductive layer IS-CL1 may include a first conductive pattern, and the second conductive layer IS-CL2 may include a second conductive pattern. The first conductive pattern and the second conductive pattern may each include a sensing electrode and a sensing wiring.

[0078] The base insulating layer IS-IL0, the first insulating layer IS-IL1 and the second insulating layer IS-IL2 may each have a single layer or a multi-layer structure. The base insulating layer IS-IL0, the first insulating layer IS-IL1 and the second insulating layer IS-IL2 may each include an inorganic substance, an organic substance or a composite material.

[0079] The housing HU may be combined with the window WP. The housing HU may be combined with the window WP to provide a predetermined inner space. The display module DM may be accommodated in the inner space.

[0080] The housing HU may include a relatively high rigidity material. For example, the housing HU may include glass, plastic, or metal, or include a plurality of frames and / or plates formed by a combination of these. The housing HU may stably protect the structure of the display device DD accommodated in the internal space from external impact.

[0081] Figure 3 is a top view of a display panel according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0082] Reference Figure 3 The display panel DP may include a base layer SUB, a plurality of pixels PX, a plurality of signal wirings GL, DL, PL, ECL, a plurality of display pads PDD-1, a plurality of sensing pads IPD-1, IPD-2, and a protection pad GPD.

[0083] The display panel DP may be defined as: an active area AA; and a peripheral area NAA adjacent to the active area AA. The active area AA may be a display area for displaying the image IM (refer to Figure 1 ), and the peripheral area NAA is an area where a driving circuit or a driving wiring is configured. A plurality of pixels PX may be configured in the active area AA. The active area AA may correspond to the transmission area TA. The peripheral area NAA may correspond to the frame area BZA.

[0084] A plurality of signal wirings GL, DL, PL, ECL may be arranged on the base layer SUB. A plurality of signal wirings GL, DL, PL, ECL may be connected to a plurality of pixels PX to transmit electrical signals to the plurality of pixels PX. A plurality of scan wirings GL (hereinafter referred to as scan wirings), a plurality of data wirings DL (hereinafter referred to as data wirings), a plurality of power wirings PL (hereinafter referred to as power wirings), and a plurality of light emission control wirings ECL (hereinafter referred to as light emission control wirings) are exemplarily shown as being included in the signal wirings in the display panel DP. However, this is illustrative, and the plurality of signal wirings GL, DL, PL, ECL according to an embodiment of the present invention may also include initialization voltage wirings, and is not limited to any one embodiment. A plurality of signal wirings GL, DL, PL, ECL may constitute a circuit layer DP-CL (refer to Figure 2 ).

[0085] The power pattern VDD may be disposed in the peripheral area NAA. The power pattern VDD may be connected to the power line PL. The display panel DP includes the power pattern VDD so that the same first power signal can be provided to the plurality of pixels PX.

[0086] The display pad PDD-1 may include a first pad D1 and a second pad D2. The first pad D1 may be provided in plurality. The plurality of first pads D1 may each be connected to a data wiring DL. The second pad D2 may be connected to a power pattern VDD and electrically connected to a power wiring PL. The display panel DP may provide an externally provided electrical signal to a plurality of pixels PX through the display pad PDD-1. On the other hand, the display pad PDD-1 may include a pad for receiving other electrical signals in addition to the first pad D1 and the second pad D2, without being limited to any one embodiment.

[0087] The driver chip IC may be mounted in the peripheral area NAA. The driver chip IC may be a timing control circuit in chip form. The data wirings DL may be electrically connected to the plurality of first pads D1 via the driver chip IC. However, this is exemplary, and the driver chip IC according to an embodiment of the present invention may be mounted on a film separated from the display panel DP. In this case, the driver chip IC may be electrically connected to the display pad PDD-1 through the film.

[0088] The plurality of sensing pads IPD-1 and IPD-2 can be connected to the input sensor IS described later (see Figure 2 ) are electrically connected to each other. Some of the sensing pads IPD-1 and IPD-2 and the remaining sensing pads may be separated and configured by placing the display pad PDD-1 between them. However, this is exemplary, and the configuration relationship of the display pad PDD-1 and the sensing pads IPD-1 and IPD-2 according to an embodiment of the present invention is not limited thereto, and various deformations may be performed.

[0089] Figure 4 is a top view of an input sensor according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0090] Reference Figure 3 as well as Figure 4 The input sensor IS may include a base insulating layer IS-IL0, a plurality of sensing electrodes TE1, TE2, a plurality of sensing wires TL1, TL2, and a guard electrode GL.

[0091] The input sensor IS may be defined as follows: an active area AA-I; and a peripheral area NAA-I adjacent to the active area AA-I. The active area AA-I may be an area for sensing external input, and the peripheral area NAA-I may be an area where wiring is configured. A plurality of sensing electrodes TE1, TE2 and a portion TL1-1, TL1-2 of a plurality of sensing wirings TL1, TL2 may be configured in the active area AA-I. The active area AA-I may correspond to the transmissive area TA (refer to Figure 1 ) and the active area AA of the display panel DP.

[0092] The peripheral area NAA-I may correspond to the border area BZA (refer to Figure 1 ) and a peripheral area NAA of the display panel DP. The peripheral area NAA-I may include a first area AR1, a second area AR2, and a third area AR3. The second area AR2 may be separated from the first area AR1 in the first direction DR1. The first area AR1 and the second area AR2 may face each other with a boundary BL placed therebetween. The first area AR1 may be provided in plurality. Multiple first areas AR1 may separate the second area AR2 from each other with a second area AR2 placed therebetween. The third area AR3 may be defined between the first area AR1 and the active area AA-I. The third area AR3 may be defined between the second area AR2 and the active area AA-I.

[0093] The plurality of sensing electrodes TE1, TE2 may include a plurality of first sensing electrodes TE1 and a plurality of second sensing electrodes TE2. The plurality of first sensing electrodes TE1 and the plurality of second sensing electrodes TE2 may be arranged on the active area AA-I. The plurality of first sensing electrodes TE1 and the plurality of second sensing electrodes TE2 may have a grid shape. The input sensor IS may obtain information about external input through changes in electrostatic capacitance between the plurality of first sensing electrodes TE1 and the plurality of second sensing electrodes TE2.

[0094] Each of the plurality of first sensing electrodes TE1 may extend along the first direction DR1 and be arranged along the second direction DR2. Each of the plurality of first sensing electrodes TE1 may include a plurality of first sensing patterns SP1 and a plurality of first connection patterns BP1. The plurality of first sensing patterns SP1 may be arranged in the first direction DR1. At least one first connection pattern BP1 may connect two first sensing patterns SP1 adjacent to each other.

[0095] Each of the plurality of second sensing electrodes TE2 may extend along the second direction DR2 and be arranged along the first direction DR1. Each of the plurality of second sensing electrodes TE2 may include a plurality of second sensing patterns SP2 and a plurality of second connection patterns BP2. The plurality of second sensing patterns SP2 may be arranged in the second direction DR2. At least one second connection pattern BP2 may connect two second sensing patterns SP2 adjacent to each other. The plurality of second connection patterns BP2 may be insulated and cross each of the plurality of first connection patterns BP1.

[0096] The plurality of sensing wires TL1 , TL2 may include a plurality of first sensing wires TL1 and a plurality of second sensing wires TL2 .

[0097] Each of the plurality of first sensing wires TL1 may be electrically connected to the plurality of first sensing electrodes TE1. Each of the plurality of first sensing wires TL1 may include a first wire portion TL1-1, a second wire portion TL1-2, and a third wire portion TL1-3.

[0098] The first wiring portion TL1-1 and the second wiring portion TL1-2 may be arranged in the active area AA-I. In the active area AA-I, a plurality of first sensing wirings TL1 and a plurality of second sensing electrodes TE2 may be arranged alternately. For example, a plurality of first wiring portions TL1-1 may be arranged alternately with the plurality of second sensing electrodes TE2 one by one. A plurality of second wiring portions TL1-2 may be arranged alternately with the plurality of second sensing electrodes TE2 one by one. The first wiring portion TL1-1 and the second wiring portion TL1-2 may have a grid shape.

[0099] The first wiring portion TL1-1 may overlap with one of the plurality of first sensing patterns SP1. The first wiring portion TL1-1 may be connected to the first sensing pattern SP1. The second wiring portion TL1-2 may be connected to the first wiring portion TL1-1. The second wiring portion TL1-2 may extend in the second direction DR2. The third wiring portion TL1-3 may be disposed in the peripheral area NAA-I. The third wiring portion TL1-3 may be connected to the second wiring portion TL1-2. A plurality of third wiring portions TL1-3 may be aggregated and disposed in the first area AR1. For example, a plurality of third wiring portions TL1-3 may be disposed only in the first area AR1 and the first area AR1 of the second area AR2. When viewed on a plane, the plurality of third wiring portions TL1-3 may not overlap with the second area AR2.

[0100] According to the present invention, a portion TL1-1, TL1-2 of each of the plurality of first sensing wirings TL1 may be disposed in the active area AA-I. The plurality of first sensing wirings TL1 may extend from the active area AA-I in the second direction DR2 without overlapping the peripheral area NAA-I adjacent to the active area AA-I in the first direction DR1. Thus, the width DS of the peripheral area NAA-I in the first direction DR1 may be reduced. Therefore, the frame area BZA (see Figure 1 ) of a display device DD with a reduced area (refer to Figure 1 ).

[0101] The plurality of second sensing wirings TL2 may be electrically connected to the plurality of second sensing electrodes TE2, respectively. The plurality of second sensing wirings TL2 may be arranged in the peripheral area NAA-I. The plurality of second sensing wirings TL2 may be collectively arranged in the second area AR2. For example, the plurality of second sensing wirings TL2 may be arranged only in the first area AR1 and the second area AR2 of the second area AR2. When viewed on a plane, the plurality of second sensing wirings TL2 may not overlap with the first area AR1. The plurality of third wiring portions TL1-3 and the plurality of second sensing wirings TL2 may be insulated and crossed in the third area AR3.

[0102] The protection electrode GL may be disposed in the peripheral area NAA-I. The protection electrode GL may be disposed between the plurality of first sensing wirings TL1 and the plurality of second sensing wirings TL2. A ground voltage may be applied to the protection electrode GL. Even if a predetermined gap is not provided between the plurality of first sensing wirings TL1 and the plurality of second sensing wirings TL2, the protection electrode GL may reduce the parasitic electrostatic capacitance generated between the plurality of first sensing wirings TL1 and the plurality of second sensing wirings TL2. Therefore, the protection electrode GL may improve the display device DD (refer to Figure 1 The protection electrode GL may include a first protection electrode GL1 and a second protection electrode GL2.

[0103] The first protection electrode GL1 may extend in the second direction DR2 and be disposed between the third wiring portions TL1-3 extending in the second direction DR2 and the second sensing wirings TL2 extending in the second direction DR2. The first protection electrode GL1 may be disposed at a boundary BL between the first area AR1 and the second area AR2.

[0104] The second protection electrode GL2 may be electrically connected to the first protection electrode GL1. The second protection electrode GL2 may extend in the first direction DR1 and be disposed between the third wiring portion TL1-3 extending in the first direction DR1 and the second sensing wiring TL2 extending in the first direction DR1. The second protection electrode GL2 may be disposed in the third region AR3. The second protection electrode GL2 may be insulated and cross each of the plurality of third wiring portions TL1-3 and the plurality of second sensing wirings TL2.

[0105] The protection pad GPD may be electrically connected to the first protection electrode GL1 and may provide a ground voltage to the protection electrode GL.

[0106] The plurality of sensing pads IPD-1 and IPD-2 may include a plurality of first sensing pads IPD-1 and a plurality of second sensing pads IPD-2. The plurality of first sensing pads IPD-1 may be electrically connected to the plurality of first sensing wirings TL1, respectively. The plurality of second sensing pads IPD-2 may be electrically connected to the plurality of second sensing wirings TL2, respectively.

[0107] The plurality of sensing wires TL1 and TL2 and the protection electrode GL may be electrically connected to the plurality of sensing pads IPD-1 and IPD-2 and the protection pad GPD through contact holes, respectively. The plurality of first sensing pads IPD-1 and the plurality of second sensing pads IPD-2 may be separated by placing the protection pad GPD therebetween.

[0108] Unlike the present invention, when the plurality of first sensing wirings TL1 and the plurality of second sensing wirings TL2 are not insulated and crossed in the third area AR3, the plurality of first sensing wirings TL1 and the plurality of second sensing wirings TL2 may be alternately arranged one by one, and the protection electrode GL may be arranged between one first sensing wiring TL1 and one second sensing wiring TL2 adjacent to each other. In the present specification, being adjacent to each other means that no other first sensing wiring TL1 or other second sensing wiring TL2 is arranged between the first sensing wiring TL1 and the second sensing wiring TL2. In this case, the protection electrode may be provided in plurality and arranged between each first sensing wiring and the second sensing wiring. However, according to the present invention, the plurality of first sensing wirings TL1 and the plurality of second sensing wirings TL2 alternately arranged one by one at the boundary between the active area AA-I and the third area AR3 may be insulated and crossed in the third area AR3, so that the plurality of first sensing wirings TL1 are gathered and arranged in the first area AR1, and the plurality of second sensing wirings TL2 are gathered and arranged in the second area AR2. Therefore, the number of the first sensing wirings TL1 and the second sensing wirings TL2 adjacent to each other can be reduced. The protection electrode GL can be arranged between the first sensing wiring TL1 and the second sensing wiring TL2 adjacent to each other, which can reduce the number of protection electrodes GL. Therefore, the number of protection pads GPD arranged between the plurality of first sensing pads IPD-1 and the plurality of second sensing pads IPD-2 can be reduced, and the sensing pad area PA can be reduced. Therefore, a frame area BZA (see Figure 1 ) of a display device DD with a reduced area (refer to Figure 1 ).

[0109] Display module DM (refer to Figure 2 ) may further include a protruding part DAM in the peripheral area NAA-I. The protruding part DAM may include: a first protruding part DAM1 adjacent to the active area AA-I; and a second protruding part DAM2 adjacent to the first protruding part DAM1. The protruding part DAM can prevent an organic monomer formed by coating an organic layer of the thin film encapsulation layer TFE from flowing to the outside. When viewed on a plane, the protruding part DAM may overlap with the power pattern VDD.

[0110] Figure 5 is a top view showing a first conductive layer according to an embodiment of the present invention, Figure 6 2 is a top view showing a second conductive layer according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 5 as well as Figure 6 When Figure 2 as well as Figure 4 The constituent elements described are denoted by the same reference numerals and their descriptions are omitted.

[0111] Reference Figures 4 to 6 , each of the plurality of third wiring portions TL1 - 3 , the plurality of second sensing wirings TL2 , and the protection electrode GL may be disposed in at least one layer.

[0112] Each of the plurality of third wiring portions TL1-3 may include: a first lower wiring TL1-3a; and a first upper wiring TL1-3b, which is disposed on the first lower wiring TL1-3a. Each of the plurality of second sensing wirings TL2 may include: a second lower wiring TL2a; and a second upper wiring TL2b, which is disposed on the second lower wiring TL2a. The first protection electrode GL1 may include: a first protection lower wiring GL1a; and a first protection upper wiring GL1b, which is disposed on the first protection lower wiring GL1a. The second protection electrode GL2 may include: a second protection lower wiring GL2a; and a second protection upper wiring GL2b, which is disposed on the second protection lower wiring GL2a.

[0113] The first conductive layer IS-CL1 may be disposed on the base insulating layer IS-IL0. The first conductive layer IS-CL1 may include a plurality of second connection patterns BP2, a plurality of first wiring portions TL1-1, a plurality of second wiring portions TL1-2, a plurality of first lower wirings TL1-3a, a plurality of second lower wirings TL2a, a first protective lower wiring GL1a, and a second protective lower wiring GL2a.

[0114] The plurality of first wiring portions TL1 - 1 and the plurality of second wiring portions TL1 - 2 may be disposed at the same layer as the plurality of second connection patterns BP2 .

[0115] In the active area AA-I, a plurality of second wiring portions TL1-2 may be spaced apart from each other in the first direction DR1.

[0116] The second conductive layer IS-CL2 may be disposed on the first insulating layer IS-IL1 and may include a plurality of first sensing electrodes TE1, a plurality of second sensing patterns SP2, a plurality of first upper wirings TL1-3b, a plurality of second upper wirings TL2b, a first protection upper wiring GL1b, and a second protection upper wiring GL2b.

[0117] The plurality of first wiring portions TL1 - 1 may each overlap a corresponding plurality of sensing patterns among the plurality of first sensing patterns SP1 .

[0118] When viewed in a plane, at least a portion of the first lower wiring TL1-3a and the first upper wiring TL1-3b may overlap. The first lower wiring TL1-3a and the first upper wiring TL1-3b may be electrically connected.

[0119] When viewed in a plane, at least a portion of the second lower wiring TL2a and the second upper wiring TL2b may overlap. The second lower wiring TL2a and the second upper wiring TL2b may be electrically connected.

[0120] When viewed in a plane, at least a portion of the first protection lower wiring GL1a and the first protection upper wiring GL1b may overlap. The first protection lower wiring GL1a and the first protection upper wiring GL1b may be electrically connected.

[0121] When viewed in a plane, at least a portion of the second protection lower wiring GL2a and the second protection upper wiring GL2b may overlap. The second protection lower wiring GL2a and the second protection upper wiring GL2b may be electrically connected.

[0122] In the region where the third wiring portions TL1 - 3 , the second sensing wirings TL2 , and the protection electrode GL of the third area AR3 intersect each other, the third wiring portions TL1 - 3 , the second sensing wirings TL2 , and the protection electrode GL may be arranged in one layer.

[0123] For example, in the region where the plurality of third wiring portions TL1-3 and the protection electrode GL of the third region AR3 intersect, the first protection lower wiring GL1a and the second protection lower wiring GL2a may be disposed on the base insulating layer IS-IL0. The first upper wiring TL1-3b may be disposed on the first protection lower wiring GL1a and the second protection lower wiring GL2a.

[0124] In the region where the second sensing wirings TL2 and the protection electrode GL intersect in the third region AR3, the first and second protection lower wirings GL1a and GL2a may be disposed on the base insulating layer IS-IL0. The second upper wiring TL2b may be disposed on the first and second protection lower wirings GL1a and GL2a.

[0125] In the region where the plurality of third wiring portions TL1-3 and the plurality of second sensing wirings TL2 of the third region AR3 intersect, the second lower wiring TL2a may be disposed on the base insulating layer IS-IL0. The first upper wiring TL1-3b may be disposed on the second lower wiring TL2a.

[0126] However, this is illustrative only, and in the area where the multiple third wiring portions TL1-3, the multiple second sensing wirings TL2 and the protective electrode GL respectively intersect in the third area AR3 according to an embodiment of the present invention, the upper and lower configuration relationships of the multiple third wiring portions TL1-3, the multiple second sensing wirings TL2 and the protective electrode GL are not limited to this.

[0127] In the third area AR3, in which the plurality of third wiring portions TL1-3, the plurality of second sensing wirings TL2 and the protective electrode GL do not intersect each other, in the first area AR1 and the second area AR2, the plurality of third wiring portions TL1-3, the plurality of second sensing wirings TL2 and the protective electrode GL can each be configured in two layers.

[0128] According to the present invention, in the region where the plurality of third wiring portions TL1-3, the plurality of second sensing wirings TL2, and the protection electrode GL of the third region AR3 do not intersect each other, the first region AR1, and the second region AR2, the overall resistance of the plurality of third wiring portions TL1-3 and the plurality of second sensing wirings TL2 can be reduced. The RC delay of the plurality of third wiring portions TL1-3 and the plurality of second sensing wirings TL2 can be reduced. The signal delay of the plurality of third wiring portions TL1-3 and the plurality of second sensing wirings TL2 can be prevented, and the signal can be transmitted at a fast speed. Therefore, a display device DD with improved touch sensitivity can be provided (see Figure 1 ).

[0129] Figure 7 According to one embodiment of the present invention, Figure 4 The cross-sectional view taken along I-I' is shown in FIG. Figure 7 When Figure 4 The constituent elements described are denoted by the same reference numerals and their descriptions are omitted.

[0130] Reference Figure 4 as well as Figure 7 , a plurality of first contact holes CNT1 may be formed by penetrating the first insulating layer IS-IL1 in the third direction DR3.

[0131] The first wiring portion TL1 - 1 may be electrically connected to the first sensing pattern SP1 through a plurality of first contact holes CNT1 .

[0132] According to the present invention, in the active area AA-I, the plurality of first sensing wirings TL1 may be electrically connected to each of the plurality of first sensing patterns SP1. In the active area AA-I, the plurality of first sensing wirings TL1 may each extend in the second direction DR2. When viewed in a plane, the plurality of first wiring portions TL1-1 and the plurality of second wiring portions TL1-2 may not overlap with the region of the peripheral area NAA-I adjacent to the active area AA-I in the first direction DR1. The area of ​​the peripheral area NAA-I can be reduced. Therefore, a border area BZA (refer to Figure 1 ) of a display device DD with a reduced area (refer to Figure 1 ).

[0133] Figure 8 According to one embodiment of the present invention, Figure 4 II-II' is a cross-sectional view. Figure 8 When Figure 4 The constituent elements described are denoted by the same reference numerals and their descriptions are omitted.

[0134] Reference Figure 4 as well as Figure 8 , a plurality of second contact holes CNT2 may be formed by penetrating the first insulating layer IS-IL1 in the third direction DR3.

[0135] Two adjacent second sensing patterns SP2 among the plurality of second sensing patterns SP2 may be electrically connected to the second connection pattern BP2 through the plurality of second contact holes CNT2.

[0136] Fig. 9 According to one embodiment of the present invention, Figure 4 The cross-sectional view taken along III-III' is shown in FIG. Fig. 9 When Figures 4 to 6 The constituent elements described are denoted by the same reference numerals and their descriptions are omitted.

[0137] Reference Figure 4 as well as Fig. 9 In the first region AR1 and the second region AR2 , each of the plurality of third wiring portions TL1 - 3 , the plurality of second sensing wirings TL2 , and the protection electrode GL may be disposed in two layers.

[0138] The plurality of third contact holes CNT3 may be formed to penetrate the first insulating layer IS-IL1 in the third direction DR3. The plurality of first lower wirings TL1-3a and the plurality of first upper wirings TL1-3b may be electrically connected to each other through the plurality of third contact holes CNT3.

[0139] The fourth contact hole CNT4 may be formed to penetrate the first insulating layer IS-IL1 in the third direction DR3. The first protection lower wiring GL1a and the first protection upper wiring GL1b may be electrically connected through the fourth contact hole CNT4.

[0140] The plurality of fifth contact holes CNT5 may be formed to penetrate the first insulating layer IS-IL1 in the third direction DR3. The plurality of second lower wirings TL2a and the plurality of second upper wirings TL2b may be electrically connected to each other through the plurality of fifth contact holes CNT5.

[0141] According to the present invention, in the first area AR1 and the second area AR2, the plurality of third wiring portions TL1-3, the plurality of second sensing wirings TL2, and the first protective electrode GL1 are respectively arranged in two layers connected to each other through contact holes, so that the overall resistance of the plurality of third wiring portions TL1-3, the plurality of second sensing wirings TL2, and the first protective electrode GL1 can be reduced. The RC delay of the plurality of third wiring portions TL1-3 and the plurality of second sensing wirings TL2 can be reduced. The signal delay of the plurality of third wiring portions TL1-3 and the plurality of second sensing wirings TL2 can be prevented, and the signal can be transmitted at a fast speed. Therefore, a display device DD with improved touch sensitivity can be provided (refer to Figure 1 ).

[0142] Fig.10 FIG. 1 is a top view of an input sensor according to an embodiment of the present invention. Fig.10 When Figure 4 The constituent elements described are denoted by the same reference numerals and their descriptions are omitted.

[0143] Reference Fig.10 The peripheral area NAA-I1 may correspond to the border area BZA (refer to Figure 1 ) and the display panel DP (refer to Figure 3 ) surrounding area NAA (refer to Figure 3 ). The peripheral area NAA-I1 may include a first area AR1-1, a second area AR2-1, and a third area AR3-1. The second area AR2-1 may be separated from the first area AR1-1 in the first direction DR1. The first area AR1-1 may be provided in plurality. The plurality of first areas AR1-1 may be separated from each other by placing the second area AR2-1 therebetween. The third area AR3-1 may be defined between the first area AR1-1 and the active area AA-I. The third area AR3-1 may be defined between the second area AR2-1 and the active area AA-I.

[0144] Each of the plurality of first sensing wires TL11 may be electrically connected to the plurality of first sensing electrodes TE1. Each of the plurality of first sensing wires TL11 may include a first wire portion TL1-1, a second wire portion TL1-2, and a third wire portion TL1-31.

[0145] The third wiring portion TL1-31 may be disposed in the peripheral area NAA-I1. The third wiring portion TL1-31 may be connected to the second wiring portion TL1-2. A plurality of third wiring portions TL1-31 may be gathered and disposed in the first area AR1-1. When viewed in a plane, the plurality of third wiring portions TL1-31 may not overlap with the second area AR2-1.

[0146] The plurality of third wiring portions TL1 - 31 and the plurality of second sensing wirings TL2 - 1 may be insulated and crossed in the third region AR3 - 1 .

[0147] The protection electrode GL-1 may be disposed in the peripheral area NAA-I1. The protection electrode GL-1 may be disposed between the plurality of first sensing wires TL11 and the plurality of second sensing wires TL2-1. A ground voltage may be applied to the protection electrode GL-1. The protection electrode GL-1 may include a first protection electrode GL1-1 and a second protection electrode GL2-1.

[0148] The first protection electrode GL1-1 may extend in the second direction DR2 and be disposed between the third wiring portions TL1-31 extending in the second direction DR2 and the second sensing wirings TL2-1 extending in the second direction DR2. The first protection electrode GL1-1 may be disposed at a boundary between the first area AR1-1 and the second area AR2-1.

[0149] The second protection electrode GL2-1 may be electrically connected to the first protection electrode GL1-1. The second protection electrode GL2-1 may extend in the first direction DR1 and be disposed between the plurality of third wiring portions TL1-31 extending in the first direction DR1 and the plurality of second sensing wirings TL2-1 extending in the first direction DR1. The second protection electrode GL2-1 may be disposed at a boundary between the second region AR2-1 and the third region AR3-1. The second protection electrode GL2-1 may be separated from the plurality of third wiring portions TL1-31 and the plurality of second sensing wirings TL2-1.

[0150] According to the present invention, at the boundary between the active area AA-I and the third area AR3-1, the plurality of first sensing wirings TL11 and the plurality of second sensing wirings TL2-1 that are alternately arranged one by one are insulated and crossed in the third area AR3-1, so that the plurality of first sensing wirings TL11 are gathered and arranged in the first area AR1-1, and the plurality of second sensing wirings TL2-1 are gathered and arranged in the second area AR2-1. The protective electrode GL-1 can be arranged between the plurality of first sensing wirings TL11 and the plurality of second sensing wirings TL2-1. Therefore, by configuring a protective electrode GL-1 at the boundary BL-1 between the first area AR1-1 and the second area AR2-1, the parasitic electrostatic capacitance generated between the first sensing wiring TL11 and the plurality of second sensing wirings TL2-1 can be reduced. Therefore, it is possible to provide a display device DD with improved touch sensitivity (refer to Figure 1 In addition, since the number of protective electrodes GL-1 is reduced, a frame area BZA can be provided (see Figure 1 ) of a display device DD with a reduced area (refer to Figure 1 )

[0151] Although the above description is made with reference to the preferred embodiments of the present invention, it is understood by those skilled in the art or those with common knowledge in the technical field that various modifications and changes can be made to the present invention without departing from the concept of the present invention and the technical field described in the claims to be described later. Therefore, the technical scope of the present invention should not be limited to the contents described in the detailed description of the specification but should be determined by the claims.

Claims

1. A display device, wherein: include: Display panel; as well as An input sensor is disposed on the display panel and defines an active area and a peripheral area adjacent to the active area. The input sensor comprises: A plurality of first sensing electrodes, each extending along a first direction and arranged along a second direction intersecting the first direction; a plurality of second sensing electrodes, each extending along the second direction and arranged along the first direction; a plurality of first sensing wirings extending along the second direction in the active region and respectively connected to the plurality of first sensing electrodes, at least one of the first sensing wirings spanning at least one row of the corresponding second sensing electrodes; a plurality of second sensing wirings, each electrically connected to the plurality of second sensing electrodes; and A first protection electrode is disposed between the plurality of first sensing wirings and the plurality of second sensing wirings. The peripheral area includes: a first area; and a second area, spaced from the first area toward the first direction, The plurality of first sensing wires are arranged in the first region, the plurality of second sensing wires are arranged in the second region, and the first protective electrode is arranged at a boundary between the first region and the second region.

2. The display device according to claim 1, wherein: In the active region, the plurality of first sensing wires are spaced apart in the first direction.

3. The display device according to claim 1, wherein: Each of the plurality of first sensing electrodes comprises: a plurality of first sensing patterns arranged in the first direction; and a plurality of first connecting patterns connecting two adjacent first sensing patterns among the plurality of first sensing patterns. Each of the plurality of second sensing electrodes includes: a plurality of second sensing patterns arranged in the second direction; and a plurality of second connecting patterns connecting two adjacent second sensing patterns among the plurality of second sensing patterns and insulated from and crossing the plurality of first connecting patterns.

4. The display device according to claim 3, wherein: The plurality of first sensing wires disposed in the active region are disposed in the same layer as the plurality of second connection patterns.

5. The display device according to claim 3, wherein: When viewed in a plane, the plurality of first sensing wires and the plurality of second sensing electrodes are alternately arranged.

6. The display device according to claim 1, wherein: A ground voltage is applied to the first guard electrode.

7. The display device according to claim 1, wherein: The display device further includes: a protection pad overlapping the peripheral area and electrically connected to the first protection electrode; and a plurality of sensing pads overlapping the peripheral area and electrically connected to each of the plurality of first sensing wirings and the plurality of second sensing wirings.

8. The display device according to claim 7, wherein: The plurality of sensing pads include: a plurality of first sensing pads electrically connected to the plurality of first sensing wirings, and a plurality of second sensing pads electrically connected to the plurality of second sensing wirings, The plurality of first sensing pads and the plurality of second sensing pads are separated by placing the protection pad therebetween.

9. A display device, wherein: include: Display panel; as well as An input sensor is disposed on the display panel and defines an active area and a peripheral area adjacent to the active area. The input sensor comprises: A plurality of first sensing electrodes, each extending along a first direction and arranged along a second direction intersecting the first direction; a plurality of second sensing electrodes, each extending along the second direction and arranged along the first direction; a plurality of first sensing wirings extending along the second direction in the active region and respectively connected to the plurality of first sensing electrodes; a plurality of second sensing wirings, each electrically connected to the plurality of second sensing electrodes; and A first protection electrode is disposed between the plurality of first sensing wirings and the plurality of second sensing wirings. The peripheral area includes: a first area; and a second area, spaced from the first area toward the first direction, The plurality of first sensing wires are arranged in the first region, the plurality of second sensing wires are arranged in the second region, and the first protection electrode is arranged at a boundary between the first region and the second region. The peripheral region further includes: a third region defined between the first region and the active region and between the second region and the active region, The plurality of first sensing wirings and the plurality of second sensing wirings cross in the third region.

10. The display device according to claim 9, wherein: The display device further includes a second protection electrode disposed in the third region and intersecting the plurality of first sensing wires and the plurality of second sensing wires.

11. The display device according to claim 9, wherein: The display device further includes a second protection electrode disposed at a boundary between the second region and the third region and spaced apart from the plurality of first sensing wires and the plurality of second sensing wires.

12. A display device, wherein: include: Display panel; and an input sensor, disposed on the display panel, The input sensor comprises: The base insulating layer comprises: a first region; a second region spaced apart from the first region in a first direction; and a third region spaced apart from the first region in the first direction and spaced apart from the second region in a second direction intersecting the first direction; A plurality of first sensing electrodes, disposed on the first area; A plurality of second sensing electrodes, disposed on the first area; A plurality of first sensing wirings are arranged alternately with the plurality of second sensing electrodes on the first region and are disposed on the second region, and at least one of the first sensing wirings spans over at least one row of the corresponding second sensing electrodes; a plurality of second sensing wirings connected to the plurality of second sensing electrodes respectively and arranged in the third area; and The first protection electrode is disposed between the second region and the third region.

13. The display device according to claim 12, wherein: The plurality of first sensing wires disposed on the first region extend in the first direction and are spaced apart in the second direction.

14. The display device according to claim 12, wherein: The base insulating layer further includes: a fourth region defined between the first region and the second region and between the first region and the third region, The plurality of first sensing wirings and the plurality of second sensing wirings are insulated and cross each other in the fourth region.

15. The display device according to claim 14, wherein: The first protection electrode extends in the first direction, The display device further includes: a second protection electrode electrically connected to the first protection electrode and extending in the second direction.

16. The display device according to claim 15, wherein: The second protection electrode is disposed in the fourth region, and is insulated from and crosses the plurality of first sensing wires and the plurality of second sensing wires.

17. The display device according to claim 15, wherein: The second protection electrode is disposed at a boundary between the third region and the fourth region, and is separated from the plurality of first sensing wires and the plurality of second sensing wires.

18. The display device according to claim 12, wherein: The display device further includes: a protection pad electrically connected to the first protection electrode; and a plurality of sensing pads electrically connected to the plurality of first sensing wirings and the plurality of second sensing wirings, respectively.

19. The display device according to claim 18, wherein: The protection pad provides a ground voltage to the first protection electrode.

20. The display device according to claim 18, wherein: The plurality of sensing pads include: a plurality of first sensing pads electrically connected to the plurality of first sensing wirings, and a plurality of second sensing pads electrically connected to the plurality of second sensing wirings, The plurality of first sensing pads and the plurality of second sensing pads are separated by placing the protection pad therebetween.

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