Display module, electronic watch and electronic device having the same

Abstract

A display module, an electronic watch, and an electronic device are disclosed, wherein the display module includes: a window member configured to include a first window area having a first thickness and a second window area having a second thickness greater than the first thickness; and a display panel configured to include a first display area overlapping with the first window area in a thickness direction and including a first pixel, and a second display area overlapping with the second window area in a thickness direction and including a second pixel. The second pixel has a second pixel area that is smaller than the first pixel area of ​​the first pixel.

Description

[0001] CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

[0002] Korean Patent Application No. 10-2016-0047788, filed on April 19, 2016 in the Korean Intellectual Property Office, and entitled “DISPLAY MODULE, ELECTRONIC WATCH HAVING THE SAME, AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE HAVING THE SAME,” is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety. Technical Field

[0003] The present disclosure relates to a display module, an electronic watch having the display module, and an electronic device having the display module. More specifically, the present disclosure relates to a display module with improved display quality, an electronic watch having the display module, and an electronic device having the display module. Background Art

[0004] A variety of electronic devices have been developed for multimedia devices, such as televisions, mobile phones, navigation systems, computer monitors, game units, etc. The electronic device includes a display panel that displays an image. Specifically, in recent years, a variety of portable electronic devices have been developed, such as mobile phones, tablet computers, electronic watches, etc. Summary of the invention

[0005] The present disclosure provides a display module with improved display quality, an electronic watch having the display module, and an electronic device having the display module.

[0006] An embodiment provides a display module, the display module comprising: a window member, the window member configured to include a first window area having a first thickness and a second window area having a second thickness greater than the first thickness; and a display panel, the display panel configured to include a first display area overlapping with the first window area in a thickness direction and including a plurality of first pixels, and a second display area overlapping with the second window area in a thickness direction and including a plurality of second pixels. At least one of the plurality of second pixels has a second pixel area smaller than the first pixel area of ​​at least one of the plurality of first pixels.

[0007] The window member also includes a third window area having a third thickness greater than the second thickness, and the display panel also includes a third display area, which overlaps with the third window area in the thickness direction and has a plurality of third pixels, and the second pixel area is greater than the third pixel area of ​​at least one of the plurality of third pixels.

[0008] When viewed in a plan view, the second display area is disposed between the first display area and the third display area to connect the first display area to the third display area.

[0009] Satisfy the inequality PS1 represents a first pixel area, ES1 represents an area of ​​a first light emitting region of at least one of a plurality of first pixels, PS2 represents a second pixel area, and ES2 represents an area of ​​a second light emitting region of at least one of a plurality of second pixels.

[0010] The display panel also includes: a first black matrix, which overlaps with multiple first pixels in the thickness direction to define a first light-emitting area; and a second black matrix, which overlaps with multiple second pixels in the thickness direction to define a second light-emitting area, and the first black matrix has an area larger than that of the second black matrix.

[0011] The display panel also includes a first pixel defining layer, which exposes the lower electrode of at least one of the multiple first pixels to correspond to the first light-emitting area; and a second pixel defining layer, which exposes the lower electrode of at least one of the multiple second pixels to correspond to the second light-emitting area.

[0012] The window member has a substantially circular shape or an elliptical shape when viewed in a plan view, the first display area is disposed further outward than the second display area when viewed in a plan view, and a boundary of the first display area and the second display area has a circular shape or an elliptical shape.

[0013] A plurality of first pixels and a second pixel are arranged along a radial direction of a cylindrical coordinate system. and tangential direction Arranged in a matrix.

[0014] The first black matrix is ​​in the tangential direction The width of the second black matrix is ​​greater than the width of the second black matrix in the tangential direction. Width on.

[0015] The first black matrix has a radial direction The width of the second black matrix is ​​greater than the width of the second black matrix in the radial direction. Width on.

[0016] At least one of the plurality of first pixels includes a The first sub-pixel and the second sub-pixel on the surface of the first sub-pixel are connected, and at least a part of the sub-emission area of ​​the first sub-pixel is in the tangential direction. The upper surface of the pixel does not overlap with at least a portion of the sub-light emitting region of the second sub-pixel.

[0017] The display panel further includes a The first display line and the second display line are arranged in the tangential direction among the plurality of first pixels. between first pixels adjacent to each other on the horizontal axis, and between the plurality of second pixels arranged in the tangential direction The first display line is disposed between the second pixels adjacent to each other on the upper side, and the first display line is disposed in the tangential direction among the plurality of first pixels. In the radial direction, The pixel is spaced apart from the second pixels.

[0018] The display module also includes a controller that receives first input image data and second input image data, the first input image data having information related to an image displayed in a first display area, the second input image data having information related to an image displayed in a second display area, and the controller compensates for a grayscale value of at least one of the first input image data and the second input image data so as to compensate for a brightness difference between the first pixel and the second pixel caused by an area difference between the first pixel area and the second pixel area.

[0019] The curvature of the upper surface of the first window region is different from the curvature of the upper surface of the second window region.

[0020] A length of at least one of the plurality of second pixels in a horizontal direction is smaller than a length of at least one of the plurality of first pixels in the horizontal direction, the horizontal direction being perpendicular to the thickness direction.

[0021] The total number of the plurality of first pixels is less than the total number of the plurality of second pixels.

[0022] A first distance in a horizontal direction between mutually adjacent first pixels among the plurality of first pixels is greater than a second distance in a horizontal direction between mutually adjacent second pixels among the plurality of second pixels, the horizontal direction being perpendicular to the thickness direction.

[0023] An embodiment provides a display module, the display module comprising: a window member configured to include a first window region having a first thickness and a second window region having a second thickness greater than the first thickness; and a touch module, the display panel configured to include a first touch region overlapping with the first window region in a thickness direction and including a first touch electrode, and a second touch region overlapping with the second window region in a thickness direction and including a second touch electrode. The second touch electrode has a greater sensitivity than the first touch electrode.

[0024] The second touch electrode has an area smaller than that of the first touch electrode.

[0025] The first touch electrode and the second touch electrode are each provided in plural numbers, and a distance between mutually adjacent second touch electrodes among the second touch electrodes is smaller than a distance between mutually adjacent first touch electrodes among the first touch electrodes.

[0026] The first touch electrode and the second touch electrode are both provided in plurality, and the first touch electrode and the second touch electrode are arranged along the radial direction of the cylindrical coordinate system. and tangential direction Arranged in a matrix.

[0027] The touch module also includes a A plurality of first touch wires and a plurality of second touch wires, the second touch wires are arranged between the first touch electrodes, the second touch wires are arranged between the second touch electrodes, and transmit signals caused by the self-capacitance of the second touch electrodes, and the first touch wires are arranged between the first touch electrodes, in the radial direction The first touch electrode is spaced apart from the second electrode and transmits a signal caused by the self-capacitance of the first touch electrode.

[0028] The touch module further includes a sensing controller that outputs a first sensing signal to the first touch region and a second sensing signal to the second touch region, and the second sensing signal has a strength greater than that of the first sensing signal.

[0029] An embodiment provides an electronic watch, the electronic watch comprising: a display panel configured to include a first display area for displaying a first partial image in a first direction and a second display area for displaying a second partial image in the first direction; a window member configured to include an edge portion disposed on the first display area for magnifying the first partial image by M1 times, and a center portion disposed on the second display area for magnifying the second partial image by M2 times, and the window member has an upper surface convex toward the first direction; and a housing accommodating the display panel. M2 is greater than M1, and the number of pixels per unit area in the first display area is less than the number of pixels per unit area in the second display area.

[0030] The equation PN2 / PN1=M2 / M1 is satisfied, where PN1 represents the number of pixels per unit area of ​​the first display region, and PN2 represents the number of pixels per unit area of ​​the second display region.

[0031] An embodiment provides an electronic device comprising: a window member comprising an upper surface protruding in a thickness direction, an image being provided in the thickness direction; and a display panel configured to include a first display area overlapping an edge portion of the upper surface in the thickness direction and including a first pixel, and a second display area overlapping a central portion of the upper surface in the thickness direction and including a second pixel, the second pixel having a second pixel area that is smaller than the first pixel area of ​​the first pixel. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0032] Features will become apparent to those skilled in the art by describing in detail exemplary embodiments with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which:

[0033] Figure 1 A perspective view showing an electronic device according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure is shown;

[0034] Figure 2 An exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure is shown. Figure 1 A block diagram of the table components shown;

[0035] Figure 3 An exploded cross-sectional view showing an electronic watch according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure is shown;

[0036] Figure 4 shows a cross-sectional view showing a display module according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0037] Figure 5 shows a cross-sectional view showing a display module according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0038] Figure 6 shows a cross-sectional view showing a display module according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0039] Fig. 7A shows a view showing a display area according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0040] Figure 7B A view explaining a cylindrical coordinate system is shown;

[0041] Figure 8 shows a plan view showing a display panel according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0042] Fig.9A and Fig. 9B An exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure is shown. Figure 8 a view of the pixels shown;

[0043] Fig. 10A Shown Fig.9A A cross-sectional view of the first sub-pixel shown;

[0044] Fig. 10B shows a cross-sectional view showing a first sub-pixel according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0045] Fig.11A and Fig. 11B shows a plan view showing a first pixel and a second pixel according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0046] Fig. 12A and Fig. 12B Shown along Fig.11A and Fig. 11B sectional views taken along lines II-I' and II-II', respectively;

[0047] Fig.13A and Fig. 13B shows a plan view showing a first pixel and a second pixel according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0048] Fig.14 shows an enlarged view showing a first pixel according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0049] Fig.15 shows a plan view showing a display panel according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0050] Fig.16 Shown Fig.15 an enlarged view of the first display line and the second display line shown;

[0051] Fig.17 shows a plan view showing a display panel according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0052] Fig.18 Shown Fig.17 an enlarged view of the first display line and the second display line shown;

[0053] Fig.19 shows a cross-sectional view showing a display module according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0054] Fig. 20 Shown Fig.19 A plan view of the display panel shown;

[0055] Fig.21 Shown Fig.19 a rear view of the display panel shown;

[0056] Fig. 22 shows a cross-sectional view showing a display module according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0057] Fig.23A Shown Fig. 22 An enlarged cross-sectional view of the touch module shown;

[0058] FIG. 23B to FIG. 23D shows a plan view showing a touch module according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0059] Fig.24A shows a view showing a touch electrode according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0060] Fig. 24B Shown Fig.24A A magnified view of area "A" is shown;

[0061] Fig.24C Shown along Fig. 24B An enlarged cross-sectional view taken along line III-III' shown;

[0062] Fig.25A shows a view showing a touch area according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0063] Fig.25B shows a plan view showing a touch module according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0064] Fig.26 shows a cross-sectional view illustrating an electronic watch according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0065] Fig. 27 shows a cross-sectional view showing a window member according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0066] Fig.28 shows a cross-sectional view showing a window member according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0067] FIG. 29A to FIG. 29C shows a cross-sectional view illustrating an electronic watch according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0068] Fig. 30A and Fig. 30B shows a plan view showing an electronic watch according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0069] Fig.31 An exploded perspective view showing an electronic watch according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure is shown;

[0070] Fig.32 shows a plan view showing a display area according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0071] Fig.33 Shown Fig.32 an enlarged plan view of the display area shown; and

[0072] FIG. 34A to FIG. 34E A plan view showing a sub-pixel according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure is shown. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0073] Exemplary embodiments will now be described more fully below with reference to the accompanying drawings; however, they may be implemented in different forms and should not be construed as limited to the embodiments set forth herein. Rather, these embodiments are provided so that this disclosure will be thorough and complete, and will fully convey exemplary implementations to those skilled in the art.

[0074] It should be understood that although the terms first, second, etc. can be used to describe various elements, components, regions, layers and / or sections in this article, these elements, components, regions, layers and / or sections should not be limited by these terms. These terms are only used to distinguish an element, component, region, layer or section from another element, component, region, layer or section. Therefore, without departing from the teaching of the embodiment, the first element, first component, first region, first layer or first section discussed below can be referred to as the second element, second component, second region, second layer or second section.

[0075] It will also be understood that when the terms “include” and / or “comprising” are used in this specification, they indicate the presence of stated features, integers, steps, operations, elements and / or parts, but do not preclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, integers, steps, operations, elements, parts and / or groups thereof.

[0076] In the accompanying drawings, for the clarity of explanation, the size of the layer and the zone may be exaggerated. It will also be understood that when a layer or element is referred to as being "on" another layer or substrate, it can be directly on another layer or substrate, or there can also be an intermediate layer. In addition, it will also be understood that when a layer is referred to as being "between" two layers, it can be the only layer between the two layers, or there can also be one or more intermediate layers. In addition, it should be understood that when an element or layer is referred to as being "connected to" or "coupled to" another element or layer, it can be directly connected or coupled to another element or layer, or there can be an intermediate element or layer. On the contrary, when an element is referred to as being "directly" "on" another element or layer, "directly connected to" or "directly coupled to" another element or layer, there is no intermediate element or layer. Throughout the text, similar reference numerals refer to similar elements.

[0077] Hereinafter, embodiments will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0078] Figure 1 is a perspective view showing an electronic device according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, and Figure 2 is a diagram showing an exemplary embodiment according to the present disclosure Figure 1 In the following, reference will be made to Figure 1 to Figure 2 An electronic device according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure is described.

[0079] Reference Figure 1 , the electronic device according to the present exemplary embodiment may be the electronic watch 1000. According to another embodiment, the electronic device may be an electronic device that displays an image, for example, a mobile phone, a tablet computer, a monitor, a head-mounted display, a television, and the like.

[0080] The electronic watch 1000 may include a watch assembly 900 and a tape STR. The watch assembly 900 displays an image IM having predetermined information in a first direction DR1. In the present disclosure, the first direction DR1 may be referred to as a vertical direction or a thickness direction, for example, along a normal line of a face of the watch assembly 900. The image IM may include, for example, an image implementing a conventional analog watch, such as a clock hand indicating the current time, an icon of an application executed by an application processor, or an execution screen of an application.

[0081] The watch assembly 900 is attachable to and detachable from the band STR. The user can wear the band STR on his / her wrist to wear the electronic watch 1000 on the wrist. The use of the band STR should not be limited to the user's wrist. That is, the shape of the band STR can be modified so as to be worn on the user's arm or placed around the user's neck, or the band STR can be used to replace the watch stand for mounting the watch assembly 900 to another electronic device.

[0082] like Figure 2 As shown, the watch assembly 900 may include a display module 200 and an electronic module 100. The display module 200 includes a display panel 400 and a touch module 800. In this exemplary embodiment, the touch module 800 may be omitted. The touch module 800 may be integrally provided with the display module 200 or replaced with a keyboard.

[0083] Display module 200 generates Figure 1 The image IM shown. The display module 200 may include, for example, an organic light emitting display panel, a liquid crystal display panel, or an electrophoretic display panel. The touch module 800 senses external input. The external input may be a touch event or a hovering event generated by a user's finger or a stylus. The touch module 800 should not be limited to or thereby. That is, the touch module 800 may be an electrostatic capacitive touch module, an acoustic wave touch module, or an optical touch module.

[0084] The electronic module 100 may include various functional modules to operate the watch assembly 900. The electronic module 100 may include at least one of the following: a control module 10, a wireless communication module 20, an image input module 30, a sound input module 40, a sound output module 50, a memory 60, an external interface 70, a power module 80, and a camera module 90. The modules are mounted on a printed circuit board and are electrically connected to each other through a flexible printed circuit board.

[0085] The control module 10 controls the overall operation of the electronic watch 1000 and processes data. For example, the control module 10 activates or deactivates the display module 200, and outputs input image data to the display module 200. The control module 10 activates or deactivates the touch module 800, and controls the display module 200, the image input module 30, the sound input module 40, and the sound output module 50.

[0086] The wireless communication module 20 uses Bluetooth or WiFi connection to send and receive wireless signals to and from another terminal. The wireless communication module 20 uses a universal communication line to send and receive sound signals. The wireless communication module 20 includes a transmitter 24 that sends a signal after modulating the signal, and a receiver 22 that demodulates the signal applied thereto.

[0087] The image input module 30 processes the input image data to convert the input image data into image data that can be displayed by the display module 200. The sound input module 40 receives an external sound signal through a microphone during a recording mode or a voice recognition mode, and converts the sound signal into electrical sound data. The sound output module 50 converts the sound data provided from the wireless communication module 20 or the sound data stored in the memory 60, and outputs the converted sound data to the outside.

[0088] The external interface 70 serves as an interface to an external charger, a wired / wireless data port, a card slot (eg, a memory card, a SIM / UIM card, etc.) The power module 80 supplies power required for the overall operation of the watch assembly 900 .

[0089] Figure 3 is an exploded cross-sectional view showing an electronic watch according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0090] Reference Figure 3 , the display module 200 of the watch assembly 900 can be connected to the belt STR so as to be attachable to and detachable from the belt STR. In more detail, a connection space CS is defined in the belt STR, and the display module 200 is accommodated in the connection space CS of the belt STR. In the present exemplary embodiment, the display module 200 may include an electronic module substrate 110, a window member 300, a display panel 400, and a housing 500.

[0091] The electronic module substrate 110 may be, but is not limited to, a printed circuit board, and various electronic components may be mounted on the electronic module substrate 110 to implement the electronic module 100 (see Figure 2 For example, the electronic module substrate 110 may include passive elements (eg, capacitors, resistors, etc.), active elements (eg, a microprocessor including an integrated circuit, a memory chip, etc.), and wires connecting the above elements.

[0092] In the present exemplary embodiment, the housing 500 accommodates the display panel 400 and the electronic module substrate 110 so as to protect the display panel 400 and the electronic module substrate 110 from external impact. An accommodating space 510 is defined in the housing 500, and the display panel 400 and the electronic module substrate 110 are accommodated in the accommodating space 510. The housing 500 is accommodated in the coupling space CS with STR to couple the display panel 400 and the electronic module substrate 110.

[0093] The display panel 400 displays an image in a first direction DR1. The display panel 400 may include a first display area DA1, and a second display area DA2 that is distinguished from the first display area DA1 in a horizontal direction, for example, the first display area DA1 and the second display area DA2 are adjacent to each other in the horizontal direction. In the present disclosure, the term "plane" used herein means an imaginary surface perpendicular to the first direction DR1, and the term "horizontal direction" used herein means a direction substantially parallel to the plane. When viewed in a plan view, the first display area DA1 surrounds the second display area DA2. The first display area DA1 displays an image IM (see Figure 1 ), and the second display area DA2 displays a second partial image PI2 of the image IM.

[0094] The window member 300 is disposed on the display panel 400. The window member 300 is coupled to the housing 500 to define a receiving space 510, or is coupled to the display panel 400 through an adhesive member.

[0095] The window member 300 includes a transparent material that transmits the first partial image PI1 and the second partial image PI2. The window member 300 includes a rigid glass material or a transparent polymer having flexibility.

[0096] The window member 300 includes a first window area WA1 and a second window area WA2 horizontally separated from the first window area WA1. The first and second window areas WA1 and WA2 overlap the first and second display areas DA1 and DA2, respectively, in the first direction DR1.

[0097] In this exemplary embodiment, the window member 300 has a dome shape. The window member 300 includes a flat lower surface and a convex upper surface. When viewed in a plan view, the window member 300 has an elliptical shape or a substantially circular shape. The upper surface of the window member 300 may be, but is not limited to, a two-dimensional curved surface. In other words, the upper surface of the window member 300 may be curved in at least two directions substantially parallel to the plane surface. Since the window member 300 has a dome shape, the electronic watch 1000 provides the user with an image having an improved three-dimensional effect, a sense of immersion (or immersion) and image fidelity.

[0098] When viewed in a plan view, the first window area WA1 is defined to be further outward than the second window area WA2. The first window area WA1 is defined at the edge of the window member 300, and the second window area WA2 is defined at the center of the window member 300. For example, the first window area WA1 and the second window area WA2 may be concentric, and the first window area WA1 may be outside the second window area WA2 and, for example, completely surround the second window area WA2. Since the window member 300 has a dome shape, the second thickness of the second window area WA2 is thicker than the first thickness of the first window area WA1.

[0099] The first partial image PI1 and the second partial image PI2 are transmitted through the first window area WA1 and the second window area WA2. Since the first window area WA1 and the second window area WA2 have convex upper surfaces, the first partial image PI1 and the second partial image PI2 are enlarged by the first window area WA1 and the second window area WA2. In more detail, the first window area WA1 enlarges the first partial image PI1 by M1 times, and the second window area WA2 enlarges the second partial image PI2 by M2 times. Since the second window area WA2 is defined at the center, "M2" is greater than "M1". Each of M1 and M2 is greater than zero (0). In the present exemplary embodiment, the first partial image PI1 and the second partial image PI2 are enlarged or reduced depending on the thickness, refractive index and curvature of the window member 300, and therefore the first partial image PI1 and the second partial image PI2 may be distorted. However, as described later, the display panel 400 according to the present exemplary embodiment prevents the first partial image PI1 and the second partial image PI2 from being distorted by the window member 300.

[0100] Figure 4 is a cross-sectional view showing a display module according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0101] See also Figure 4 , the display panel 400 may include a base layer 410 and pixels disposed on the base layer 410. In the present exemplary embodiment, the pixels include a first pixel PX1 disposed in the first display area DA1, and a second pixel PX2 disposed in the second display area DA2.

[0102] The second pixel PX2 is smaller in size than the first pixel PX1. Figure 4As shown, the first length L1 of the first pixel PX1 in the horizontal direction is longer than the second length L2 of the second pixel PX2 in the horizontal direction. In the present exemplary embodiment, the first distance P1 in the horizontal direction between the first pixels PX1 adjacent to each other may be greater than the second distance P2 in the horizontal direction between the second pixels PX2 adjacent to each other. However, according to an embodiment, the first distance P1 may be equal to the second distance P2. Since the second length L2 is less than the first length L1, the second partial image PI2 is relatively reduced when displayed when compared with the first partial image PI1. Therefore, when the first partial image PI1 and the second partial image PI2 are transmitted through the window member 300, image distortion caused by the second partial image PI2 being magnified more than the first partial image PI1 can be prevented, and thus the display quality of the display module 200 can be improved.

[0103] In the present exemplary embodiment, the number of the second pixels PX2 per unit area of ​​the second display area DA2 (hereinafter referred to as the pixel number PN2) may be greater than the number of the first pixels PX1 per unit area of ​​the first display area DA1 (hereinafter referred to as the pixel number PN1). Therefore, the area of ​​the display panel 400 through which the second partial image PI2 is displayed is relatively smaller than the area of ​​the second partial image PI2. Therefore, image distortion caused by the second partial image PI2 being magnified more than the first partial image PI1 can be prevented, and thus the display quality of the display module 200 can be improved.

[0104] In the present exemplary embodiment, the following equation may be satisfied: PN2 / PN1=M2 / M1. The image enlargement is proportional to the ratio M1 and M2 of the first window area WA1 and the second window area WA2, and is inversely proportional to the number of pixels per unit area of ​​the first display area DA1 and the second display area DA2. Therefore, when the above equation is satisfied, image distortion may be effectively prevented.

[0105] The first image data ID1 is provided to the first display area DA1. The first image data ID1 includes data provided to the first pixel PX1 to display the first partial image PI1. The second image data ID2 is provided to the second display area DA2. The second image data ID2 includes data provided to the second pixel PX2 to display the second partial image PI2.

[0106] In this exemplary embodiment, the display module 200 may further include a controller. The controller is disposed on the base layer 410 or on the display printed circuit board 205 (see Fig.19 ). The controller is controlled from the control module 10 (see Figure 2) receives first input image data having information about a first partial image PI1, and second input image data having information about a second partial image PI2, and compensates for the grayscale values ​​of the first input image data and / or the second input image data to generate first image data ID1 and second image data ID2, thereby compensating for a brightness difference between a first pixel PX1 and a second pixel PX2, the brightness difference being caused by a size difference between the first pixel PX1 and the second pixel PX2. For example, since the size of the first pixel PX1 is larger than the size of the second pixel PX2, the brightness of an image (or light) displayed in the first pixel PX1 may be higher than the brightness of an image displayed in the second pixel PX2 with the same grayscale value. Therefore, the controller relatively increases the grayscale value of the second input image data and generates the second image data ID2 to prevent image distortion caused by uneven brightness. Therefore, the brightness difference caused by the size difference between the first pixel PX1 and the second pixel PX2 may be reduced, and thus the brightness of the first pixel PX1 and the second pixel PX2 may be uniform.

[0107] In the above description, it has been described that the first partial image PI1 and the second partial image PI2 (reference Figure 3 ) The display panel 400 may be distorted due to a thickness difference of the window member 300, but the above-described embodiments and the embodiments described below should not be limited to the display panel 400. The first partial image PI1 and the second partial image PI2 are enlarged or reduced by the thickness, refractive index, and curvature of the window member 300. Therefore, the display panel 400 may be deformed in various shapes to prevent the first partial image PI1 and the second partial image PI2 from being distorted due to the thickness, refractive index, and curvature of the window member 300.

[0108] Figure 5 is a cross-sectional view showing a display module according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0109] exist Figure 5 In the embodiment, the display module 200 has Figure 4 The structure and function of the display module 200 shown in FIG. 1 is similar to that of the display module 200 shown in FIG. 1 , and therefore different features will be described in detail. Figure 5 , each of the display panel 400 and the window member 300 is divided into three or more regions in a horizontal direction.

[0110] For example, Figure 5As shown, the display panel 400 may include a first display area DA1, a second display area DA2, and a third display area DA3, and the window member 300 may include a first window area WA1, a second window area WA2, and a third window area WA3. The first window area WA1, the second window area WA2, and the third window area WA3 have a first thickness, a second thickness, and a third thickness, respectively. The second thickness is greater than the first thickness and less than the third thickness. The first display area DA1, the second display area DA2, and the third display area DA3 include a first pixel PX1, a second pixel PX2, and a third pixel PX3, respectively. When it is assumed that the first pixel PX1, the second pixel PX2, and the third pixel PX3 have a first pixel size, a second pixel size, and a third pixel size, respectively, the second pixel size is smaller than the first pixel size and larger than the third pixel size.

[0111] Figure 6 is a cross-sectional view showing a display module according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0112] exist Figure 6 In the embodiment, the display module 200 has Figure 4 The structure and function of the display module 200 shown in FIG. 1 is similar to that of the display module 200 shown in FIG. 1 , and therefore different features will be described in detail. Figure 6 , the size of the pixel PX gradually increases as the distance from the center of the base layer 410 increases (ie, the distance from the edge of the base layer 410 decreases).

[0113] In detail, the magnification of the window member 300 that enlarges the image continuously changes along a direction from the center of the window member 300 toward the edge of the window member 300. The size of the pixel PX may be determined depending on the continuously changing magnification.

[0114] Fig. 7A is a view showing a display area according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, and Figure 7B is a view explaining the cylindrical coordinate system.

[0115] See also Fig. 7A , the display panel 400 may include a first display area DA1, a second display area DA2, a third display area DA3, a fourth display area DA4, a fifth display area DA5, and a sixth display area DA6. In the present exemplary embodiment, the display panel 400 has an elliptical shape, for example, a substantially circular shape. The display areas DA1 to DA6 may be defined to correspond to the shape of the display panel 400 (for example, the display areas DA1 to DA6 may have an increased radius), and are arranged concentrically with each other.

[0116] like Figure 7BAs shown, a cylindrical coordinate system may be used to explain the components of the display panel 400. The origin of the cylindrical coordinate system may be defined as the center of the display panel 400, and the position coordinates on the display panel 400 may be expressed as And the coordinates The unit vector at can be expressed as "r" represents the distance between the origin and the corresponding coordinates, Represents the angle between the x-axis and the corresponding coordinate, represents the radial direction, and Indicates the tangential direction.

[0117] Refer again Fig. 7A , can be in radial direction The display areas DA1 to DA6 are sequentially arranged on the top. In more detail, the boundaries between the display areas DA1 to DA6 have an elliptical shape or a substantially circular shape. When viewed in a plan view, the first to fifth display areas DA1 to DA5 have an annular shape, and the sixth display area DA6 has a circular shape. The outer circumferences of the first to sixth display areas DA1 to DA6 may decrease in the order of the first to sixth display areas DA1 to DA6.

[0118] Figure 8 is a plan view showing a display panel according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0119] For ease of explanation, the Figure 8 A portion of the display panel 400 is shown. Figure 8 , the first display area DA1 to the sixth display area DA6 include the first pixel PX1 to the sixth pixel PX6 respectively. For example, the plurality of first pixels PX1, the second pixel PX2, the third pixel PX3, the fourth pixel PX4, the fifth pixel PX5 and the sixth pixel PX6 are respectively arranged along the tangential direction Arranged in the first display area DA1, the second display area DA2, the third display area DA3, the fourth display area DA4, the fifth display area DA5, and the sixth display area DA6, for example, a plurality of first pixels PX1 may be arranged along the perimeter of the first display area DA1, etc. The first pixel PX1 to the sixth pixel PX6 have structures similar to each other, and therefore hereinafter, the first pixel PX1 and the second pixel PX2 will be described as representative examples.

[0120] In the present disclosure, circumferential rows and radial columns may be defined. Circumferential rows may be composed of The radial columns may be defined by the imaginary line defined in the radial direction, and "r (distance from the center of the display panel)" may be constant at the position / coordinate on the same circumferential row. The imaginary line defining the The angle (with respect to the x-axis) can be constant at positions / coordinates on the same radial column. Figure 8 As shown, the first pixel PX1 may be arranged in the first display area DA1 along the tangential direction. The first pixels PX1 may be arranged in one circumferential row, but they should not be limited thereto or thereby. That is, the first pixels PX1 may be arranged in two or more circumferential rows in the first display area DA1. In other words, the first pixels PX1 may be arranged in a tangential direction. and radial direction Arranged in a radial matrix pattern. The second to sixth pixels PX2 to PX6 include pixels arranged in a radial matrix pattern in the second to sixth display areas DA2 to DA6, respectively.

[0121] Fig.9A and Fig. 9B is a diagram showing an exemplary embodiment according to the present disclosure Figure 8 FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an enlarged view of a first pixel PX1 and a second pixel PX2. Fig.9A and Fig. 9B Description of the First Pixel PX1 and the Second Pixel PX2 The first to sixth pixels PX1 to PX6 have similar structures to each other, and thus hereinafter, the first pixel PX1 and the second pixel PX2 will be described as a representative example.

[0122] In the present exemplary embodiment, the first pixel area of ​​the first pixel PX1 is larger than the second pixel area of ​​the second pixel PX2. In the present disclosure, the term "area" used herein means a size defined when viewed in a plan view, and the term "pixel area" used herein means the area of ​​a pixel. For example, when the first pixel PX1 is The width of the first pixel PX1 in the tangential direction is called the first radial width Wr1. The maximum width of the second pixel PX2 in the radial direction is called the first tangential width Wc1. The width of the second pixel PX2 in the tangential direction is referred to as the second radial width Wr2, and the width of the second pixel PX2 in the tangential direction is referred to as the second radial width Wr2. When the maximum width on the radial direction is referred to as the second tangential width Wc2, at least one of the second radial width Wr2 and the second tangential width Wc2 may be smaller than the first radial width Wr1 and the first tangential width Wc1.

[0123] Each of the first pixel PX1 and the second pixel PX2 includes a first sub-pixel SPX1, a second sub-pixel SPX2, and a third sub-pixel SPX3. The first sub-pixel SPX1, the second sub-pixel SPX2, and the third sub-pixel SPX3 are arranged in a tangential direction. That is, at least one of the sub-pixels SPX1 to SPX3 may be arranged in a radial direction. The pixel overlaps with another sub-pixel among the sub-pixels SPX1 to SPX3.

[0124] The sub-pixels SPX1 to SPX3 may respectively display one of the primary colors, for example, red, green, and blue. The colors displayed by the sub-pixels SPX1 to SPX3 should not be limited to red, green, and blue, and the sub-pixels SPX1 to SPX3 may display a plurality of colors, for example, white or secondary primary colors of yellow, cyan, and magenta. Each of the first pixel PX1 and the second pixel PX2 includes two or four or more sub-pixels.

[0125] The areas of the first to third subpixels SPX1 to SPX3 of the second pixel PX2 may be smaller than the areas of the first to third subpixels SPX1 to SPX3 of the first pixel PX1. In the present exemplary embodiment, the ratio between the areas of the first to third subpixels SPX1 to SPX3 of the second pixel PX2 and the areas of the first to third subpixels SPX1 to SPX3 of the first pixel PX1 may be substantially equal to the ratio between the areas of the second pixel PX2 and the areas of the first pixel PX1.

[0126] Fig. 10A It is shown Fig.9A A cross-sectional view of the first sub-pixel SPX1 is shown, and Fig. 10B is a cross-sectional view showing a first sub-pixel SPX1 according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0127] See also Fig. 10A The display panel 400 includes a base substrate BS, a pixel circuit layer PC, a first insulating layer IL1, a lower electrode LE, an organic light emitting layer OL disposed on the lower electrode LE, an upper electrode UE disposed on the organic light emitting layer OL, and a second insulating layer IL2 disposed on the upper electrode UE.

[0128] In the present exemplary embodiment, the base substrate BS is transparent and includes a rigid glass material or a polymer having flexibility. The pixel circuit layer PC may be disposed on the entire area of ​​the base substrate BS. The pixel circuit layer PC may include, for example, two or more transistors. The pixel circuit layer PC may include: a switching transistor that is turned on in response to a gate signal applied thereto to transmit a data voltage; and a driving transistor that provides a driving current corresponding to the data voltage from the switching transistor to the organic light emitting layer OL.

[0129] The first insulating layer IL1 may be disposed on the entire area of ​​the pixel circuit layer PC. The first insulating layer IL1 includes a contact hole formed through the first insulating layer IL1 to expose a portion of the pixel circuit layer PC. The first insulating layer IL1 has a single layer structure or a multilayer structure of an organic material or an inorganic material.

[0130] In the present exemplary embodiment, the lower electrode LE may be disposed on the first insulating layer IL1. A portion of the lower electrode LE may be disposed in the contact hole to contact the pixel circuit layer PC, and may independently receive a driving current from the pixel circuit layer PC.

[0131] The display panel 400 may further include a pixel defining layer PDL. The pixel defining layer PDL may be disposed on the lower electrode LE and the first insulating layer IL1. The pixel defining layer PDL may cover an edge of the lower electrode LE and expose a portion of the lower electrode LE.

[0132] In the present exemplary embodiment, the organic light emitting layer OL may be disposed on the pixel defining layer PDL and the lower electrode LE. The organic light emitting layer OL may emit light. As an example, the organic light emitting layer OL may include a white organic light emitting layer that generates white light.

[0133] The upper electrode UE may be disposed on the organic light emitting layer OL. The second insulating layer IL2 may be disposed on the upper electrode UE. The second insulating layer IL2 may encapsulate the organic light emitting layer OL. The second insulating layer IL2 may include, for example, a plurality of thin film encapsulation layers. The thin film encapsulation layer may include organic layers and inorganic layers alternately stacked on each other.

[0134] The display panel 400 may include a black matrix BM, a color filter CF, and an upper substrate US sequentially stacked on the second insulating layer IL2. The color filter CF and the black matrix BM may be directly formed and stacked on the second insulating layer IL2 and disposed on a layer defined between the lower electrode LE and the base substrate BS. In the present exemplary embodiment, the first sub-pixel SPX1 is a red sub-pixel, and the color filter CF is a red color filter.

[0135] The black matrix BM may prevent transistors of the pixel circuit layer PC and lines disposed on the base substrate BS from being perceived. The black matrix BM and the color filter CF may prevent external light incident from the upper substrate US from being perceived by a user after being reflected.

[0136] The first sub-light emitting area SEA1 may be defined in the first sub-pixel SPX1. The first sub-light emitting area SEA1 may be defined by the pixel defining layer PDL or the black matrix BM. For example, the first sub-light emitting area SEA1 may be defined to correspond to the lower electrode LE exposed by the pixel defining layer PDL or the opening OP defined by the black matrix BM.

[0137] Each of the lower electrode LE and the upper electrode UE may include a conductive material. In more detail, each of the lower electrode LE and the upper electrode UE may be a transparent electrode, a semi-transparent electrode, or an opaque electrode (or a reflective electrode). In addition, each of the lower electrode LE and the upper electrode UE may have a single-layer structure of a single material or a plurality of different materials, or a multi-layer structure of layers formed of different materials.

[0138] When each of the upper electrode UE and the lower electrode LE is a transparent electrode or a semi-transparent electrode, each of the upper electrode UE and the lower electrode LE may include, for example, Li, Ca, LiF / Ca, LiF / Al, Al, Mg, BaF, Ba, Ag, compounds thereof, or mixtures thereof (e.g., a mixture of Ag and Mg), each of which is optically thin; or a transparent metal oxide (e.g., indium tin oxide (ITO), indium zinc oxide (IZO), zinc oxide (ZnO), indium tin zinc oxide (ITZO)), Mo, Ti, etc. When each of the upper electrode UE and the lower electrode LE is a reflective electrode, each of the upper electrode UE and the lower electrode LE may include, for example, Ag, Mg, Cu, Al, Pt, Pd, Au, Ni, Nd, Ir, Cr, Li, Ca, LiF / Ca, LiF / Al, Mo, Ti, compounds thereof, or mixtures thereof (e.g., a mixture of Ag and Mg), each of which is optically thick.

[0139] In the present exemplary embodiment, the first sub-pixel SPX1 may be a rear surface light-emitting type or a front surface light-emitting type. In the case where the first sub-pixel SPX1 is a rear surface light-emitting type, the lower electrode LE may be a transparent or semi-transparent electrode, the upper electrode UE may be a reflective electrode, and red light may leave to the outside through the lower electrode LE. In the case where the first sub-pixel SPX1 is a front surface light-emitting type, the lower electrode LE may be a reflective electrode, the upper electrode UE may be a transparent or semi-transparent electrode, and light may leave to the outside through the upper electrode UE.

[0140] In the present exemplary embodiment, the first sub-pixel SPX1 may have a non-inversion structure or an inversion structure. In the case where the first sub-pixel SPX1 has a non-inversion structure, the lower electrode LE is an anode, the upper electrode UE is a cathode, and the voltage applied to the lower electrode LE is higher than the voltage applied to the upper electrode UE. In contrast, in the case where the first sub-pixel SPX1 has an inversion structure, the lower electrode LE is a cathode, the upper electrode UE is an anode, and the voltage applied to the lower electrode LE is lower than the voltage applied to the upper electrode UE.

[0141] See also Fig. 10B, the display panel 400 may not include the black matrix BM and the color filter CF. The display panel 400 may also include a polarizing plate POL disposed on the upper substrate US. The polarizing plate POL may effectively reduce the reflection of external light. Although not shown in the figure, the display panel 400 may also include a delay plate inserted between the upper substrate US and the polarizing plate POL. The delay plate may include a λ / 4 delay plate or a λ / 2 delay plate.

[0142] In the present exemplary embodiment, the organic light emitting layer OL may include at least one of a red organic light emitting layer, a green organic light emitting layer, and a blue organic light emitting layer. The first subpixel SPX1 may be, for example, a red subpixel, and the organic light emitting layer OL may include a red organic light emitting layer.

[0143] Fig.11A and Fig. 11B is a plan view showing a first pixel and a second pixel according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, and Fig. 12A and Fig. 12B are respectively along Fig.11A and Fig. 11B Cross-sectional views taken along lines II' and II-II' are shown.

[0144] See also Fig.11A and Fig. 11B , each of the first to third sub-pixels SPX1 to SPX3 of the first pixel PX1 and the second pixel PX2 may include a sub-light emitting area defined therein. In more detail, the first to third sub-light emitting areas SEA1 to SEA3 are defined in the first to third sub-pixels SPX1 to SPX3, respectively. In the present exemplary embodiment, the area of ​​the light emitting area may be defined by the sub-light emitting area of ​​each pixel.

[0145] In more detail, the first to third sub-light emitting areas SEA1 to SEA3 of the first pixel PX1 may form a first light emitting area of ​​the first pixel PX1, and the sum of the areas of the first to third sub-light emitting areas SEA1 to SEA3 of the first pixel PX1 may be defined as the area of ​​the first light emitting area. Similarly, the first to third sub-light emitting areas SEA1 to SEA3 of the second pixel PX2 may form a second light emitting area of ​​the second pixel PX2, and the sum of the areas of the first to third sub-light emitting areas SEA1 to SEA3 of the second pixel PX2 may be defined as the area of ​​the second light emitting area.

[0146] In the present exemplary embodiment, the inequality: (ES1 / PS1)<(ES2 / PS2) may be satisfied. "PS1" represents a first pixel area, "ES1" represents an area of ​​a first light emitting region of the first pixel PX1, "PS2" represents a second pixel area, and "ES2" represents an area of ​​a second light emitting region of the second pixel PX2. In other words, in the case of a ratio of a light emitting area to a pixel area, the second light emitting area ratio of the second pixel PX2 may be greater than the first light emitting area ratio of the first pixel PX1.

[0147] Therefore, the area difference between the first and second light emitting regions is reduced, and thus the brightness difference caused by the difference between the first and second pixel areas can be reduced. Therefore, the brightness of the first and second pixels PX1 and PX2 becomes uniform.

[0148] See also Fig. 12A and Fig. 12B , the first pixel PX1 and the second pixel PX2 include a first black matrix BM1 and a second black matrix BM2, respectively. The first black matrix BM1 overlaps the first pixel PX1 in the first direction DR1, and defines first to third sub-light emitting areas SEA1 to SEA3 of the first pixel PX1. The second black matrix BM2 overlaps the second pixel PX2 in the first direction DR1, and defines first to third sub-light emitting areas SEA1 to SEA3 of the second pixel PX2. In the present exemplary embodiment, the first black matrix BM1 has an area greater than that of the second black matrix BM2.

[0149] In this exemplary embodiment, the radial direction of the first black matrix BM1 is The first width on the black matrix BM2 is greater than the radial direction of the second black matrix BM2. The first width of the first black matrix BM1 is equal to the second width of the first black matrix BM1 in the radial direction. The sum of the widths Lb1 and Lb2 of the portions facing each other on the first black matrix BM1 corresponds to that of the first sub-light emitting area SEA1 of the first pixel PX1. Similarly, the second width of the second black matrix BM2 corresponds to the width of the second black matrix BM2 in the radial direction. The sum of the widths Lb3 and Lb4 of the portions facing each other on the upper side corresponds to each other, so that the first sub light emitting area SEA1 of the second pixel PX2 is disposed between the portions of the second black matrix BM2.

[0150] In this exemplary embodiment, the tangential direction of the first black matrix BM1 is The third width on the upper side is substantially equal to the tangential direction of the second black matrix BM2. The third width corresponds to the sum of widths Lc1 to Lc4 of a portion of the first black matrix BM1 overlapping the imaginary line IML1 that passes through the first pixel PX1 and is substantially parallel to the tangential direction. Similarly, the fourth width corresponds to the sum of the widths Lc5 to Lc8 of the portion of the second black matrix BM2 overlapping the imaginary line IML2 that passes through the second pixel PX2 and is substantially parallel to the tangential direction. In addition, the third width may be a tangential direction of the first black matrix BM1 disposed between sub-pixels adjacent to each other among the first to third sub-pixels SPX1 to SPX3 of the first pixel PX1. The fourth width may be a tangential direction of the second black matrix BM2 between adjacent sub-pixels in the first to third sub-pixels SPX1 to SPX3 of the second pixel PX2. The width on (i.e., one of Lc5, Lc6, Lc7 and Lc8).

[0151] like Fig. 12A and Fig. 12B As shown, the first pixel PX1 includes a first pixel defining layer PDL1. The first pixel defining layer PDL1 defines first to third sub-light emitting areas SEA1 to SEA3 of the first pixel PX1. In more detail, since only a portion of the organic light emitting layer OL corresponding to the lower electrode LE1 exposed and not covered by the first pixel defining layer PDL1 emits light, the first to third sub-light emitting areas SEA1 to SEA3 may be defined to correspond to the lower electrode LE1 exposed and not covered by the first pixel defining layer PDL1. In other words, the first pixel defining layer PDL1 may expose the lower electrode LE1 through the first light emitting area.

[0152] Similarly, the second pixel PX2 includes a second pixel defining layer PDL2. The second pixel defining layer PDL2 defines first to third sub-light emitting areas SEA1 to SEA3 of the second pixel PX2. In more detail, since only a portion of the organic light emitting layer OL corresponding to the lower electrode LE2 exposed and not covered by the second pixel defining layer PDL2 emits light, the first to third sub-light emitting areas SEA1 to SEA3 may be defined to correspond to the lower electrode LE2 exposed and not covered by the second pixel defining layer PDL2. In other words, the second pixel defining layer PDL2 may expose the lower electrode LE2 through the second light emitting area.

[0153] In the present exemplary embodiment, the first pixel defining layer PDL1 has an area larger than that of the second pixel defining layer PDL2. In addition, the ratio of the area of ​​the first pixel defining layer PDL1 to the first pixel area may be greater than the ratio of the area of ​​the second pixel defining layer PDL2 to the second pixel area. Therefore, the second light emitting area ratio of the second pixel PX2 may be greater than the first light emitting area ratio of the first pixel PX1.

[0154] Therefore, the area difference between the light emitting area of ​​the organic light emitting layer OL of the first pixel PX1 and the light emitting area of ​​the organic light emitting layer OL of the second pixel PX2 is reduced, and thus the brightness difference caused by the difference between the first pixel area and the second pixel area can be reduced. Therefore, the brightness of the first pixel PX1 and the second pixel PX2 becomes uniform.

[0155] Fig.13A and Fig. 13B 2 is a plan view showing a first pixel and a second pixel according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure. Fig.13A and Fig. 13B , the third width and the fourth width may be different from each other. For example, the third width may be greater than the fourth width. In addition, the first width may be greater than the second width.

[0156] In more detail, the sum of the widths Lc1 to Lc4 of the first black matrix BM1 may be greater than the sum of the widths Lc5 to Lc8 of the second black matrix BM2. The width of the second black matrix BM2 in the tangential direction (ie, one of Lc1, Lc2, Lc3, and Lc4) may be greater than the width of the second black matrix BM2 disposed between the sub-pixels SPX1 to SPX3 adjacent to each other. The width on (i.e., one of Lc5, Lc6, Lc7 and Lc8).

[0157] Fig.14 is an enlarged view showing a first pixel according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0158] Reference Fig.14 , a portion of the second sub-light emitting area SEA2 of the first pixel PX1 may be The first sub-light emitting area SEA1 to the third sub-light emitting area SEA3 overlap with the first pixel PX1 in the tangential direction. In more detail, a first minimum distance dc1 which is the smallest between the first sub-light emitting area SEA1 and the center of the display panel 400 may be different from a second minimum distance dc2 which is the smallest between the second sub-light emitting area SEA2 and the center of the display panel 400. The first minimum distance dc1 may be greater than the second minimum distance dc2 and equal to a third minimum distance dc3 which is the smallest between the third sub-light emitting area SEA3 and the center of the display panel 400.

[0159] Fig.15 is a plan view showing a display panel according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, and Fig.16 It is shown Fig.15 An enlarged view of the first display line and the second display line is shown.

[0160] exist Fig.15 13, the display panel 400 has a structure and function similar to that of the display panel 400 shown in FIG. 13, and thus different features of the additional display line will be described in detail. Fig.15 The display panel 400 may further include display lines. The display lines may include first to sixth display lines Ld1 to Ld6 connected to the first to sixth pixels PX1 to PX6, respectively.

[0161] In detail, each of the first to sixth display lines Ld1 to Ld6 includes at least one of a gate line transmitting a gate signal, a data line transmitting a data voltage, and a control line transmitting a light emitting control signal. The first to sixth display lines Ld1 to Ld6 are substantially parallel to the radial direction. And arranged in the tangential direction The first to sixth display lines Ld1 to Ld6 are similar to each other, and thus the first and second display lines Ld1 and Ld2 will be described in detail as representative examples. The description of the first and second display lines Ld1 and Ld2 may be similarly applied to other display lines.

[0162] Reference Fig.16 The first display line Ld1 includes a gate line and a data line, and applies a gate signal and a data voltage to the first pixel PX1. The first pixel PX1 displays an image in response to the gate signal and the data voltage from the first display line Ld1.

[0163] The first display line Ld1 is arranged in the tangential direction In the present exemplary embodiment, the first display line Ld1 is disposed between two first pixels PX1 adjacent to each other in the radial direction. The pixel PX2 is spaced apart from the second pixel PX2 and is tangentially spaced apart from the second pixel PX2. In other words, the first display line Ld1 may not be disposed between the second pixel PX2 to the sixth pixel PX6. In the present exemplary embodiment, the first display line Ld1 may be disposed in the radial direction. Overlaps with the second pixel PX2.

[0164] In the present exemplary embodiment, the second display line Ld2 includes a gate line and a data line, and applies a gate signal and a data voltage to the second pixel PX2. The second pixel PX2 displays an image in response to the gate signal and the data voltage from the second display line Ld2.

[0165] The second display line Ld2 is arranged in the tangential direction Between two adjacent second pixels PX2 and arranged in the tangential direction In the present exemplary embodiment, the second display line Ld2 is disposed between two first pixels PX1 adjacent to each other in the radial direction. The pixel PX3 is spaced apart from the third pixel PX3 and is tangentially spaced apart from the third pixel PX3. In other words, the second display line Ld2 may not be disposed between the third pixel PX3 to the sixth pixel PX6. In this exemplary embodiment, the second display line Ld2 may be disposed between the third pixel PX3 to the sixth pixel PX6. Overlaps with the third pixel PX3.

[0166] In the above structure, in the tangential direction The width of the non-display area NDA2 between the second pixels PX2 adjacent to each other on the horizontal direction and the ... The width of the non-display area NDA3 between the third pixels PX3 adjacent to each other is reduced, and the areas of the second pixel area and the third pixel area are increased. Therefore, the pixel area difference between the first pixel PX1 to the third pixel PX3 is reduced, and the brightness of the first pixel PX1 to the third pixel PX3 becomes uniform.

[0167] Fig.17 is a plan view showing a display panel according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, and Fig.18 It is shown Fig.17 An enlarged view of the first display line and the second display line is shown.

[0168] exist Fig.17 In the embodiment, the display panel 400 has Fig. 7A The structure and function of the display panel 400 shown are similar to those of the display panel 400, and therefore different features of the additional display lines will be described in detail. Fig.17 , the display panel 400 may further include display lines.

[0169] In detail, the display lines include first to sixth gate lines GL1 to GL6, and first to kth data lines DL1 to DLk. The first to sixth gate lines GL1 to GL6 are connected to first to sixth pixels PX1 to PX6, respectively. Each of the first to sixth pixels PX1 to PX6 is provided with a mark "k" along a tangential direction. Corresponding to the first data line DL1 to the k-th data line DLk.

[0170] The first to sixth gate lines GL1 to GL6 are substantially parallel to the tangential direction. And in the radial direction The first data line DL1 to the kth data line DLk are substantially parallel to the radial direction. And in the tangential direction 1 to 6 gate lines GL1 to GL6 are similar to each other, the first gate line GL1 and the second gate line GL2 will be described in detail as a representative example. The description of the first gate line GL1 and the second gate line GL2 can be similarly applied to other gate lines. In addition, the first data line DL1 to the k-th data line DLk are similar to each other, and therefore the first data line DL1 will be described as a representative example. The description of the first data line DL1 can be similarly applied to other data lines.

[0171] Reference Fig.18 The first gate line GL1 transmits a first gate signal, and the first data line DL1 transmits a data voltage. The first pixel PX1_1 displays an image in response to the first gate signal provided through the first gate line GL1 and the data voltage provided through the first data line DL1.

[0172] The first data line DL1 is arranged in the tangential direction The first pixels PX1_1 and PX1_k are located between the two first pixels PX1_1 and PX1_k adjacent to each other on the tangential direction. The first gate line GL1 is disposed between the first pixels PX1_1 to PX1_k and the second pixels PX2_1 to PX2_k.

[0173] Similarly, the second gate line GL2 transmits a second gate signal, and the first data line DL1 transmits a data voltage. The second pixel PX2_1 displays an image in response to the second gate signal provided by the second gate line GL2 and the data voltage provided by the first data line DL1. The second gate line GL2 is disposed between the second pixels PX2_1 to PX2_k and the third pixels PX3_1 to PX3_k.

[0174] Fig.19is a cross-sectional view showing a display module according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, Fig. 20 It is shown Fig.19 A plan view of the display panel is shown, and Fig.21 It is shown Fig.19 A rear view of the display panel is shown.

[0175] Reference Fig.19 , the first display area DA1 includes a first portion DA11, a second portion DA12, and a bent portion DA13 connecting the first portion DA11 and the second portion DA12. The bent portion DA13 is bent so that the first portion DA11 is folded downward. For example, the first portion DA11 may be connected to the second portion DA12, and may be folded away from the second portion DA12 toward the housing 500 so that the first portion DA11 and the second portion DA12 face each other in the first direction DR1. In other words, the first portion DA11 is folded to allow the second portion DA12 to be inserted between the window member 300 and the first portion DA11.

[0176] Reference Fig.19 , Fig. 20 and Fig.21 , a display surface of the second portion DA12 faces the lower surface 301 of the window member 300. A display surface of the first portion DA11 faces the upper surface of the housing 500. In other words, a lower surface of the first portion DA11 may be opposite to a lower surface of the window member 300.

[0177] In the present exemplary embodiment, the display module 200 may further include a flexible printed circuit board 201 and a display printed circuit board 205. The flexible printed circuit board 201 connects the display panel 400 and the display printed circuit board 205. One end of the flexible printed circuit board 201 is connected to an edge of the first portion DA11, and the other end of the flexible printed circuit board 201 is connected to the display printed circuit board 205. A connection pad is provided at an edge of the first portion DA11. The connection pad connects the wires of the display panel 400 to the flexible printed circuit board 201.

[0178] The second portion DA12 is disposed between the flexible printed circuit board 201 and the window member 300 , and between the display printed circuit board 205 and the window member 300 .

[0179] Since the flexible printed circuit board 201 is connected to the display panel 400 through the pad portion provided on the first portion DA11, a black matrix for preventing the pad portion from being perceived is not required. Therefore, the frame width of the display panel 400 can be effectively reduced.

[0180] Fig. 22 is a cross-sectional view showing a display module according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0181] exist Fig. 22 In the embodiment, the display module 200 has Figure 3 The structure and function of the display module 200 shown are similar to the structure and function, and therefore the different features of the additional touch module 800 will be described in detail. Fig. 22 , the display module 200 includes a touch module 800 .

[0182] In detail, the touch module 800 is disposed between the window member 300 and the display panel 400. In the present exemplary embodiment, the touch module 800 includes a first touch area TA1 and a second touch area TA2 that are distinguished from each other in a horizontal direction. The first touch area TA1 and the second touch area TA2 are respectively disposed under the first window area WA1 and the second window area WA2. The first touch area TA1 senses a first external input applied to the first window area WA1 to generate a touch signal, and the second touch area TA2 senses a second external input applied to the second window area WA2 to generate a touch signal.

[0183] As described above, the second thickness of the second window area WA2 is greater than the first thickness of the first window area WA1. Therefore, the strength of the second external input applied to the second touch area TA2 after passing through the second window area WA2 may be less than the strength of the first external input applied to the first touch area TA1 after passing through the first window area WA1.

[0184] In the present exemplary embodiment, the sensitivity of the second touch area TA2 may be higher than the sensitivity of the first touch area TA1. Therefore, the touch module 800 may compensate for the difference in intensity between the first external input and the second external input, and thus the touch module 800 may accurately sense the external input. In order to increase the sensitivity of the second touch area TA2 to be higher than the sensitivity of the first touch area TA1, the size of the touch electrode, the number of touch electrodes per unit area, the distance between the touch electrodes, the processing of the touch signal and the sensing signal may be controlled.

[0185] Fig.23A It is shown Fig. 22 An enlarged cross-sectional view of the touch module is shown, and FIG. 23B to FIG. 23D is a plan view showing a touch module according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0186] Reference Fig.23A , the touch module 800 includes a base layer 810 and touch electrodes disposed on the base layer 810. In the present exemplary embodiment, the touch electrodes include a first touch electrode TE1 disposed in a first touch area TA1, and a second touch electrode TE2 disposed in a second touch area TA2.

[0187] The touch module 800 may be, for example, a self-capacitive type or a mutual-capacitive type. The first touch electrodes TE1 and the second touch electrodes TE2 may be deformed, arranged, and connected corresponding to the type of the touch module 800 .

[0188] In the present exemplary embodiment, the size of the first touch electrode TE1 may be greater than the size of the second touch electrode TE2. A third length L3 of the first touch electrode TE1 in the horizontal direction may be greater than a fourth length L4 of the second touch electrode TE2 in the horizontal direction.

[0189] Reference Fig. 23B , the first electrode area of ​​the first touch electrode TE1 may be greater than the second electrode area of ​​the second touch electrode TE2, and the distance between two first touch electrodes TE1 adjacent to each other may be substantially equal to the distance between two second touch electrodes TE2 adjacent to each other. In the present exemplary embodiment, each of the first touch electrode TE1 and the second touch electrode TE2 may have a substantially square shape.

[0190] In the present exemplary embodiment, the number of second touch electrodes TE2 per unit area may be greater than the number of first touch electrodes TE1 per unit area. Therefore, the intensity difference between the first external input and the second external input may be compensated, and thus the touch module 800 may accurately sense the external input.

[0191] See also Fig.23C , the third distance P3 in the horizontal direction between the two first touch electrodes TE1 adjacent to each other may be greater than the fourth distance P4 in the horizontal direction between the two second touch electrodes TE2 adjacent to each other, and the first electrode area of ​​the first touch electrode TE1 and the second electrode area of ​​the second touch electrode TE2 may be equal to each other, but they should not be limited thereto or thereby. That is, the third distance P3 and the fourth distance P4 may be equal to each other. Therefore, the intensity of the fringe field formed between the second touch electrodes TE2 adjacent to each other may be greater than the intensity of the fringe field formed between the first touch electrodes TE1 adjacent to each other. Therefore, the intensity difference between the first external input and the second external input can be compensated, and thus the accuracy of the touch module 800 regarding the external input can be improved.

[0192] See also Fig.23D , the first sensing signal DS1 is applied to the first touch area TA1. The first sensing signal DS1 may be a signal provided to the first touch electrode TE1 to sense a first external input. Similarly, the second sensing signal DS2 is applied to the second touch area TA2. The second sensing signal DS2 may be a signal provided to the second touch electrode TE2 to sense a second external input.

[0193] In this exemplary embodiment, the touch module 800 may further include a sensing controller 830. The sensing controller 830 is disposed on the base layer 810, the display printed circuit board 205 (see Fig.19 ) or electronic module substrate 110 (see Fig.19 ). The sensing controller 830 includes a first sub-sensing controller 831 and a second sub-sensing controller 832. The first sub-sensing controller 831 and the second sub-sensing controller 832 generate a first sensing signal DS1 and a second sensing signal DS2, respectively, and receive a first touch signal TS1 and a second touch signal TS2, respectively.

[0194] The first touch electrode TE1 of the first touch area TA1 outputs a first touch signal TS1 in response to the first sensing signal DS1, and the second touch electrode TE2 of the second touch area TA2 outputs a second touch signal TS2 in response to the second sensing signal DS2. The sensing controller 830 calculates coordinates of an external input using the first and second touch signals TS1 and TS2.

[0195] The first sub-sensing controller 831 and the second sub-sensing controller 832 may generate the first sensing signal DS1 and / or the second sensing signal DS2 to have different strengths so that the strength difference between the first external input and the second external input is compensated. For example, since the strength of the first external input is greater than the strength of the second external input, the first sub-sensing controller 831 and the second sub-sensing controller 832 may increase the strength of the second sensing signal DS2. Therefore, the strength difference between the first external input and the second external input may be compensated, and thus the accuracy of the touch module 800 with respect to the external input may be improved.

[0196] The present disclosure should not be limited to this or thereby. In the present exemplary embodiment, the intensity of the first sensing signal DS1 and the intensity of the second sensing signal DS2 may be the same as each other, and the first sub-sensing controller 831 and the second sub-sensing controller 832 may process the first touch signal TS1 and the second touch signal TS2 based on the intensity difference between the first external input and the second external input. Therefore, the intensity difference between the first external input and the second external input may be compensated.

[0197] Fig.24A is a view showing a touch electrode according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, Fig. 24B It is shown Fig.24A An enlarged view of area "A" is shown, and Fig.24C is along Fig. 24B An enlarged cross-sectional view taken along line III-III' is shown.

[0198] Reference Fig.24A, the first touch area TA1 includes a column touch electrode CTE and a row touch electrode RTE. The column touch electrode CTE extends in the second direction DR2, and the row touch electrode RTE extends in the third direction DR3. The row touch electrode RTE is insulated from the column touch electrode CTE. External input is sensed based on the mutual capacitance between the row touch electrode RTE and the column touch electrode CTE.

[0199] The column touch electrode CTE includes the first sensor patterns TSP1 arranged in the second direction DR2 and the first connection patterns TLP1 connecting two of the first sensor patterns TSP1 adjacent to each other in the second direction DR2. The first sensor patterns TSP1 may be integrally formed with the first connection patterns TLP1.

[0200] The row touch electrode RTE includes a second sensor pattern TSP2 arranged in the third direction DR3, and a second connection pattern TLP2 connecting two second sensor patterns TSP2 adjacent to each other in the third direction DR3. The second sensor pattern TSP2 may be integrally formed with the second connection pattern TLP2. The second connection pattern TLP2 is insulated from the first connection pattern TLP1 when crossing the first connection pattern TLP1.

[0201] Reference Fig. 24B , each of the first sensor pattern TSP1 and the second sensor pattern TSP2 may have a mesh shape. In more detail, the conductive portions CP each having a width in the range of several hundred nanometers to several hundred micrometers may cross each other to form a mesh shape. An opening OP may be defined between the conductive portions CP. The transmittance and resistance of the first sensor pattern TSP1 and the second sensor pattern TSP2 may be determined according to the size of the opening or the width of the conductive portion CP.

[0202] Reference Fig.24C , the touch module 800 includes a buffer layer 841, an intermediate layer 842, and a cover layer 843 sequentially stacked on a base layer 810. Each of the first sensor pattern TSP1 and the second sensor pattern TSP2 includes a first conductive layer CL1 and a second conductive layer CL2.

[0203] Each of the first conductive layer CL1 and the second conductive layer CL2 may include, for example, Ag, Mg, Al, Pt, Pd, Au, Ni, Nd, Ir, Cr, Li, Ca, LiF / Ca, LiF / Al, Mo, Ti, a compound thereof, or a mixture thereof. Each of the first conductive layer CL1 and the second conductive layer CL2 may include a transparent metal oxide, for example, indium tin oxide (ITO), indium zinc oxide (IZO), zinc oxide (ZnO), indium tin zinc oxide (ITZO), Mo, Ti, etc.

[0204] The first conductive layer CL1 is disposed between the buffer layer 841 and the intermediate layer 842, and the second conductive layer CL2 is disposed between the intermediate layer 842 and the capping layer 843. The second conductive layer CL2 is connected to the first conductive layer CL1 through a contact hole formed through the intermediate layer 842.

[0205] Fig.25A is a view illustrating a touch area according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0206] Reference Fig.25A , the touch module 800 includes a first touch area TA1, a second touch area TA2, and a third touch area TA3. The touch module 800 has an elliptical shape, for example, a substantially circular shape. The first to third touch areas TA1 to TA3 are defined to correspond to the shape of the touch module 800.

[0207] In more detail, the first touch area TA1 to the third touch area TA3 are arranged in the radial direction. The first touch area TA1 to the third touch area TA3 are sequentially arranged. The boundaries of the first touch area TA1 to the third touch area TA3 have an elliptical shape or a substantially circular shape. When viewed in a plan view, each of the first touch area TA1 and the second touch area TA2 has a ring shape, and the third touch area TA3 has a circular shape. The circumferences of the first touch area TA1 to the third touch area TA3 become smaller in the order of the first touch area TA1, the second touch area TA2, and the third touch area TA3.

[0208] Fig.25B is a plan view showing a touch module according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0209] For the convenience of explanation, Fig.25B Some components of the touch module are omitted. Fig.25B The touch module 800 may further include touch wires. The touch wires may include, for example, first, second, and third touch wires Lt1, Lt2, and Lt3 connected to the first, second, and third touch electrodes TE1, TE2, and TE3, respectively.

[0210] In the present exemplary embodiment, each of the first to third touch electrodes TE1 to TE3 includes a A pair of sides and substantially parallel to the tangential direction A pair of sides.

[0211] The first to third touch lines Lt1 to Lt3 are substantially parallel to the radial direction. And in the tangential direction The first to third touch lines Lt1 to Lt3 are similar to each other, and thus the first touch line Lt1 and the second touch line Lt2 will be described as representative examples. The description of the first touch line Lt1 and the second touch line Lt2 may be similarly applied to the third touch line Lt3.

[0212] In the present exemplary embodiment, the first touch line Lt1 applies a sensing signal to the first touch electrode TE1 and receives a touch signal from the first touch electrode TE1. In response to the sensing signal from the first touch line Lt1, the first touch electrode TE1 outputs a touch signal corresponding to the self capacitance changed by the external input.

[0213] The first touch line Lt1 is arranged in the tangential direction In the present exemplary embodiment, the first touch line Lt1 is disposed between two first touch electrodes TE1 adjacent to each other in the radial direction. In the tangential direction, the second touch electrode TE2 is spaced apart from the second touch electrode TE2. In other words, the first touch line Lt1 may not be disposed between the second touch electrode TE2 and the third touch electrode TE3.

[0214] In the present exemplary embodiment, the second touch line Lt2 applies a sensing signal to the second touch electrode TE2 and receives a touch signal from the second touch electrode TE2. In response to the sensing signal from the second touch line Lt2, the second touch electrode TE2 outputs a touch signal corresponding to the self capacitance changed by the external input.

[0215] The second touch line Lt2 is arranged in the tangential direction In the present exemplary embodiment, the second touch line Lt2 is disposed between two second touch electrodes TE2 adjacent to each other in the radial direction. In the tangential direction, the third touch electrode TE3 is spaced apart from the third touch electrode TE3. In other words, the second touch wire Lt2 may not be disposed between the second touch electrode TE2 and the third touch electrode TE3. In the present exemplary embodiment, the first touch wire Lt1 is disposed in the radial direction. The electrode TE2 overlaps with the second touch electrode TE2.

[0216] In the above structure, in the tangential direction The width of the non-touch area NTA2 between two second touch electrodes TE2 adjacent to each other in the vertical direction can be reduced. Therefore, the resolution and sensitivity of the touch module 800 can be improved. Similarly, the width of the non-touch area NTA2 between two second touch electrodes TE2 adjacent to each other in the vertical direction can be reduced. The width of the non-touch area NTA3 between two third touch electrodes TE3 adjacent to each other is reduced. Therefore, the sensitivity of the touch module 800 can be improved.

[0217] Fig.26 is a cross-sectional view showing an electronic timepiece 1000 according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0218] Reference Fig.26 , the electronic watch 1000 includes a connection sensing sensor 610 , a crown sensor 620 , and a crown 630 .

[0219] The crown part 630 includes a crown shaft 631 and a crown disk 633. The crown shaft 631 is inserted or coupled to a coupling hole defined through the side wall of the belt STR so that the crown shaft 631 rotates or moves in a horizontal direction. The crown disk 633 is connected to one end of the crown shaft 631 and is disposed outside the belt STR to be exposed to the outside.

[0220] The crown sensor 620 is disposed in the housing 500. The crown sensor 620 is disposed at a side wall of the housing 500 facing the coupling hole. The crown sensor 620 is in contact with the other end of the crown shaft 631 or disposed adjacent to the other end of the crown shaft 631. The crown sensor 620 senses the rotation or movement of the crown shaft 631 in the horizontal direction, or senses the position of the crown shaft 631 to output a crown signal. As an example, the electronic module substrate 110 uses the crown signal to control the display module 200. The user rotates the crown 630 or moves the crown 630 in the horizontal direction to control the display module 200.

[0221] The connection sensing sensor 610 is disposed in the housing 500. The connection sensing sensor 610 is disposed between the housing 500 and the belt STR. The connection sensing sensor 610 is in contact with the belt STR or disposed adjacent to the belt STR. The connection sensing sensor 610 senses whether the display module 200 is connected to the connection space of the belt STR and generates a connection signal. The connection sensing sensor 610 may be, for example, a pressure sensor, and senses the pressure applied thereto by the display module 200 when the display module 200 is connected to the belt STR to generate a connection signal. However, according to an embodiment, the connection sensing sensor 610 may include a proximity sensor or an infrared sensor.

[0222] The electronic module substrate 110 may control the display module 200 using the connection signal.

[0223] Fig. 27 is a cross-sectional view showing a window member according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0224] The window member 300 according to the present exemplary embodiment may have a variable curvature. The curvature of the window member 300 may vary in the horizontal direction. More specifically, when the radii of curvature of the first window region WA1, the second window region WA2, and the third window region WA3 are referred to as a first radius of curvature r1, a second radius of curvature r2, and a third radius of curvature r3, respectively, the first radius of curvature r1, the second radius of curvature r2, and the third radius of curvature r3 satisfy the following relationship: r1 < r2 < r3. Accordingly, the difference between the first thickness to the third thickness of the first window region WA1 to the third window region WA3 is reduced, and image distortion through the window member 300 is effectively prevented. Accordingly, the display quality of the display module 200 can be improved. In addition, the first radius of curvature r1, the second radius of curvature r2, and the third radius of curvature r3 may satisfy the following relationship: r1 > r2 > r3.

[0225] In the present exemplary embodiment, the window member 300 includes a plurality of lens layers to prevent image distortion. The window member 300 includes, for example, a concave lens layer having a concave lens shape and a convex lens layer having a convex lens shape. The window member 300 has a structure in which the concave lens layer and the convex lens layer are alternately stacked on each other. Among the lens layers, at least one lens layer has a refractive index different from that of the other lens layers.

[0226] Fig.28 is a cross-sectional view showing the window member 300 according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0227] Referring to Fig.28 , the window member 300 may further include an extension portion 302 extending from the first window region WA1. The extension portion 302 extends to the display panel 400 and defines a panel space PS. The panel space PS is defined below the lower surface 301 of the window member 300.

[0228] The window member 300 is coupled to the housing 500, and the display module 200 is disposed in the coupling space CS with the STR.

[0229] FIG. 29A to FIG. 29C is a cross-sectional view showing an electronic watch according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0230] Referring to Fig.29A , the curvature of the upper surface of the window member 305 may be less than the curvature of the upper surface USS of the STR. Referring to Fig.29B , the curvature of the upper surface of the window member 306 may be equal to the curvature of the upper surface USS of the STR. Referring to Fig.29C , the curvature of the upper surface of the window member 307 may be greater than the curvature of the upper surface USS of the STR.

[0231] According to the curvature of the upper surface of the window member 300 , the electronic watch 1000 provides the user with an image having improved three-dimensional effect, sense of immersion (or immersion), and image fidelity.

[0232] Fig. 30A and Fig. 30B is a plan view showing an electronic watch according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0233] Reference Fig. 30A , the band STR includes a first sub-band STR1 and a second sub-band STR2. The first sub-band STR1 and the second sub-band STR2 are substantially symmetrical about the origin relative to the center of the window member 300. The first sub-band STR1 and the second sub-band STR2 extend in opposite directions so that the window member 300 is disposed between the first sub-band STR1 and the second sub-band STR2.

[0234] Reference Fig. 30B , the first sub-band STR1 and the second sub-band STR2 are symmetrical to each other with respect to an imaginary line IML that crosses the center of the window member 300 and is parallel to the horizontal direction.

[0235] Fig.31 is an exploded perspective view showing an electronic watch according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0236] Reference Fig.31 As described above, the display module 200 can be separated from the band STR. Among the various display modules 200 and the band STR, the user can select the display module 200 and the band STR according to the functions and designs of the display module 200 and the band STR, and combine the selected display module 200 and the selected band STR to use the electronic watch for a specific purpose, use or preference.

[0237] Fig.32 is a plan view showing a display area according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, and Fig.33 It is shown Fig.32 A magnified view of the display area is shown.

[0238] Reference Fig.32 , the display area can have a polygonal shape.

[0239] For example, in the display area, the j-th display area DAj and the (j+1)-th display area DAj+1 may have a rectangular shape including a pair of sides, and the sides are respectively parallel to the second direction DR2 and the third direction DR3. The second direction DR2 and the third direction DR3 are substantially parallel to the plane surface. The j-th display area DAj may surround the (j+1)-th display area DAj+1. The boundary of the j-th display area DAj and the (j+1)-th display area DAj+1 may be substantially parallel to the second direction DR2 or the third direction DR3.

[0240] Reference Fig.33 , the j-th display area DAj includes the j-th pixel PXj, and the (j+1)-th display area DAj+1 includes the (j+1)-th pixel PXj+1. The j-th pixel PXj and the (j+1)-th pixel PXj+1 may have a rectangular shape including paired sides, the sides being parallel to the second direction DR2 and the third direction DR3, respectively.

[0241] When the length of the side of the j-th pixel PXj parallel to the third direction DR3 is referred to as the j-th side length Lj, the length of the side of the (j+1)-th pixel PXj+1 parallel to the third direction DR3 is referred to as the (j+1)-th side length Lj+1, the number of j-th pixels PXj arranged in the third direction DR3 is referred to as “M”, and the number of (j+1)-th pixels PXj+1 arranged in the third direction DR3 is referred to as “N”, the equation is satisfied: (M and N are natural numbers). For example, when the jth side length Lj is 1 and the (j+1)th side length Lj+1 is 0.8, (M, N) satisfying the equation may be (8, 10) or (12, 15). Since the jth pixel PXj and the (j+1)th pixel PXj+1 satisfy the equation, the relative boundary BL of the jth display area DAj and the (j+1)th display area DAj+1 may be substantially parallel to the second direction DR2.

[0242] FIG. 34A to FIG. 34E is a plan view showing a sub-pixel according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0243] Reference Fig.34A , the pixels PX are arranged in a matrix along the second direction DR2 and the third direction DR3. Each of the pixels PX includes a red sub-pixel R, a green sub-pixel G, and a blue sub-pixel B. Each of the red sub-pixel R, the green sub-pixel G, and the blue sub-pixel B has a rectangular shape including sides substantially parallel to the second direction DR2 and the third direction DR3. The red sub-pixel R, the green sub-pixel G, and the blue sub-pixel B are sequentially arranged in the third direction DR3.

[0244] Reference Fig.34B, the display panel 400 includes: a first logical pixel LP1 and a second logical pixel LP2, wherein the first logical pixel LP1 is configured to include a red sub-pixel R and a green sub-pixel G arranged in a third direction DR3, and the second logical pixel LP2 is configured to include a blue sub-pixel B and a green sub-pixel G arranged in the third direction DR3. The first logical pixel LP1 and the second logical pixel LP2 are alternately arranged with each other along the second direction DR2 and the third direction DR3.

[0245] Reference Fig.34C , the pixels PX are arranged in a matrix along the second direction DR2 and the third direction DR3. Each of the pixels PX includes a red sub-pixel R, a green sub-pixel G, and a blue sub-pixel B. The red sub-pixel R and the green sub-pixel G are arranged in the second direction DR2. The blue sub-pixel B is arranged to be spaced apart from the red sub-pixel R and the green sub-pixel G in the third direction DR3.

[0246] Reference Fig.34D , the display panel 400 includes: a first logical pixel LP1 and a second logical pixel LP2, wherein the first logical pixel LP1 is configured to include a red sub-pixel R and a green sub-pixel G arranged in a fourth direction DR4, and the second logical pixel LP2 is configured to include a blue sub-pixel B and a green sub-pixel G arranged in the fourth direction DR4. The fourth direction DR4 may be a direction that is not parallel to at least one side of the display panel 400 or all sides of the display panel 400. The first logical pixels LP1 and the second logical pixels LP2 are alternately arranged in a fifth direction DR5. The fifth direction DR5 is substantially perpendicular to the fourth direction DR4.

[0247] Reference Fig.34E , each of the red sub-pixel R, the green sub-pixel G, and the blue sub-pixel B has a hexagonal shape including three pairs of sides, and the three pairs of sides are parallel to the third direction DR3, the fourth direction DR4, and the fifth direction DR5, respectively. Each of the angles between the third direction DR3 and the fourth direction DR4 and the angle between the third direction DR3 and the fifth direction DR5 is about 60 degrees. The red sub-pixel R, the green sub-pixel G, and the blue sub-pixel B are arranged in a matrix along the third direction DR3 and the fourth direction DR4.

[0248] By summarizing and reviewing, according to an embodiment, a display module includes: a window member, the window member includes a first window area having a first thickness and a second window area having a second thickness greater than the first thickness; and a display panel, the display panel having a first display area overlapping with the first window area in a thickness direction and including a first pixel, and a second display area overlapping with the second window area in a thickness direction and including a second pixel. The second pixel has a second pixel area smaller than the first pixel area of ​​the first pixel, and the pixel is arranged along the curved surface of the window member so that the image is not distorted by the curved surface of the window member. Thereby, the display quality of the image displayed in the display panel can be improved.

[0249] Exemplary embodiments have been disclosed herein, and although specific terms are employed, they are used and interpreted in a general and descriptive sense only, and not for purposes of limitation. In some cases, as will be apparent to one of ordinary skill in the art upon filing this application, unless otherwise expressly stated, features, characteristics, and / or elements described in conjunction with a particular embodiment may be used alone or in combination with features, characteristics, and / or elements described in conjunction with other embodiments. Therefore, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes in form and detail may be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention as set forth in the appended claims.

Claims

1. A display module, comprising: A window member including a first window region and a second window region, wherein the first window region has a first thickness and the second window region has a second thickness greater than the first thickness; Display panel, including: a first display area overlapping the first window area in a thickness direction and comprising a plurality of first light-emitting pixels; and a second display region overlapping the second window region in the thickness direction and comprising a plurality of second light-emitting pixels; and a touch module, comprising a first touch area and a second touch area, the first touch area overlapping the first window area in a thickness direction and comprising a first touch electrode, the second touch area overlapping the second window area in the thickness direction and comprising a second touch electrode, the second touch electrode having a touch sensitivity higher than that of the first touch electrode, The first luminous pixel and the second luminous pixel satisfy the inequality (ES1 / PS1)<(ES2 / PS2), wherein PS1 represents the area of ​​the first light-emitting pixel, ES1 represents the area of ​​a first light-emitting region of at least one of the plurality of first light-emitting pixels, PS2 represents the area of ​​the second light-emitting pixel, and ES2 represents the area of ​​a second light-emitting region of at least one of the plurality of second light-emitting pixels, and The first touch electrodes and the second touch electrodes are both provided in plurality, and a distance between mutually adjacent second touch electrodes in the second touch electrodes is smaller than a distance between mutually adjacent first touch electrodes in the first touch electrodes.

2. The display module according to claim 1, wherein: The second touch electrode has an area smaller than that of the first touch electrode.

3. The display module according to claim 1, wherein: The first touch electrode and the second touch electrode are both provided in plurality, and the first touch electrode and the second touch electrode are arranged along a radial direction of a cylindrical coordinate system. and tangential direction Arranged in a matrix.

4. The display module according to claim 3, wherein: The touch module further includes a a plurality of first touch lines and a plurality of second touch lines, The second touch wire is disposed between the first touch electrodes, disposed between the second touch electrodes, and transmits a signal caused by the self-capacitance of the second touch electrodes, and The first touch wire is arranged between the first touch electrodes. The first touch electrode is spaced apart from the second touch electrode and transmits a signal caused by the self-capacitance of the first touch electrode.

5. The display module according to claim 1, wherein: The touch module further includes a sensing controller that outputs a first sensing signal to the first touch area and outputs a second sensing signal to the second touch area, and the second sensing signal has a strength greater than that of the first sensing signal.

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