Display device and electronic apparatus

Abstract

The invention relates to a display device and an electronic apparatus. The display device includes: a display panel; and an input sensor including a plurality of bridge groups, and first sensing units and second sensing units alternately arranged in a first direction. Each of the first sensing unit and the second sensing unit includes a first sensing pattern, a second sensing pattern having a shape extending in a first direction, and a plurality of third sensing patterns spaced apart from each other in a second direction crossing the first direction with the second sensing pattern interposed therebetween. Each of the plurality of bridge groups includes at least one first bridge pattern having a first shape extending longitudinally in a first direction and at least one second bridge pattern having a second shape extending longitudinally in a second direction.

Description

[0001] CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

[0002] This application claims the priority of Korean Patent Application No. 10-2023-0165019 filed in the Korean Intellectual Property Office on November 24, 2023, the disclosure of which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety. Technical Field

[0003] The present disclosure herein relates to a display device and an electronic device, and more particularly, to a display device including an input sensor and an electronic device including the display device. Background Art

[0004] Various multimedia devices such as televisions, mobile phones, tablets, navigation devices, game consoles, etc. include display devices. Display devices generate images for display to users through display screens. Such display devices may include a display panel that generates images and an input sensor that detects user touch.

[0005] The input sensor may include a conductive layer. The conductive layer of the input sensor is disposed on the display panel. Therefore, the conductive layer may affect external light reflection of the display device, external visibility of a specific pattern, etc., which leads to a decrease in display quality. Summary of the invention

[0006] The present disclosure provides a display device that reduces or eliminates restrictions on a specific pattern visible from the outside due to a conductive layer.

[0007] The present disclosure also provides an electronic device that reduces or eliminates restrictions on specific patterns visible from the outside.

[0008] According to an embodiment of the present invention, a display device includes a display panel. An input sensor is disposed on the display panel. The input sensor includes a plurality of bridge groups and first sensing units and second sensing units alternately arranged in a first direction. Each of the first sensing unit and the second sensing unit includes a first sensing pattern. The second sensing pattern has a shape extending from the center of the first sensing pattern in the first direction. A plurality of third sensing patterns are spaced apart from each other in a second direction intersecting the first direction, and the second sensing pattern is between the plurality of third sensing patterns. Each of the plurality of bridge groups includes at least one first bridge pattern having a first shape extending longitudinally in the first direction and at least one second bridge pattern having a second shape extending longitudinally in the second direction. The first bridge pattern includes a first dummy bridge of the first bridge that electrically connects the first sensing pattern to a first portion of the second sensing pattern or is electrically insulated from the first sensing pattern, the second sensing pattern, and the plurality of third sensing patterns. The second bridge pattern includes a second bridge that electrically connects the plurality of third sensing patterns to each other, a second portion of the first bridge that is directly connected to the first portion, or a second dummy bridge that is electrically insulated from the first sensing pattern, the second sensing pattern, and the plurality of third sensing patterns.

[0009] In an embodiment, the display panel may include a display area including a plurality of emission areas and a non-display area disposed outside the display area. The input sensor may include a sensing area overlapping the display area and a non-sensing area disposed outside the sensing area. The plurality of bridge groups may be evenly arranged throughout the sensing area.

[0010] In an embodiment, each of the first sensing pattern, the second sensing pattern, and the plurality of third sensing patterns may include a plurality of grid lines having a plurality of opening areas respectively overlapping the plurality of emission areas.

[0011] In an embodiment, each of the first bridge pattern and the second bridge pattern may overlap a plurality of grid lines.

[0012] In an embodiment, the first bridge may electrically connect the first sensing pattern of the first sensing unit to the second sensing pattern of the second sensing unit, or electrically connect the first sensing pattern of the second sensing unit to the second sensing pattern of the first sensing unit.

[0013] In an embodiment, a first portion of the first bridge may overlap the first sensing pattern, and a second portion of the first bridge may extend from and be integral with the first portion, and the second portion may be configured to connect the first sensing unit to the second sensing unit.

[0014] In an embodiment, the first bridge may overlap the second bridge in the first direction.

[0015] In an embodiment, each of the plurality of bridge groups may include: a plurality of first bridge patterns; and at least one second bridge pattern connecting adjacent first bridge patterns of the plurality of first bridge patterns to each other.

[0016] In an embodiment, each of the plurality of bridge groups may include a plurality of first bridge patterns, and at least one of the plurality of first bridge patterns in each of the plurality of bridge groups may have a length different from a length of another first bridge pattern in the first direction.

[0017] In an embodiment, each of the plurality of bridge groups may include a plurality of second bridge patterns, and at least one of the plurality of second bridge patterns in each of the plurality of bridge groups may have a length different from a length of another second bridge pattern in the second direction.

[0018] In an embodiment, the second dummy bridge may include an edge dummy pattern extending from an edge of the second portion of the first bridge in the second direction and electrically insulated from the first sensing pattern, the second sensing pattern, and the plurality of third sensing patterns.

[0019] In an embodiment, the second sensing pattern of the first sensing unit and the first sensing pattern of the second sensing unit may be directly connected and integrated with each other, or the first sensing pattern of the first sensing unit and the second sensing pattern of the second sensing unit may be directly connected and integrated with each other.

[0020] In an embodiment, in each of the first sensing unit and the second sensing unit, the second sensing pattern may include a plurality of second sensing patterns, and the plurality of second sensing patterns may be arranged to be spaced apart from each other in the second direction, the first bridge includes a plurality of first bridges, and the plurality of first bridges may be arranged between the first sensing unit and the second sensing unit adjacent to each other in the first direction, and each of the plurality of first bridges may overlap with the second sensing pattern in the first direction on a plane.

[0021] In an embodiment, in each of the first sensing unit and the second sensing unit, each of the plurality of third sensing patterns may include a first pattern group and a second pattern group divided by the second sensing pattern, and the plurality of third sensing patterns in the first pattern group and the plurality of third sensing patterns in the second pattern group may be spaced apart from each other in the first direction.

[0022] In an embodiment, in each of the first sensing unit and the second sensing unit, the second bridge includes a plurality of second bridges, and each of the plurality of second bridges can electrically connect each of the plurality of third sensing patterns in the first pattern group to each of the plurality of third sensing patterns in the second pattern group in the second direction.

[0023] In an embodiment, the first bridge may include a plurality of first bridges. Each of the plurality of first bridges may be disposed between the first sensing units and the second sensing units alternately arranged in the first direction, and the plurality of second bridges may be disposed between adjacent first bridges among the plurality of first bridges overlapping each other in the first direction.

[0024] In an embodiment, in each of the first sensing unit and the second sensing unit, the second sensing pattern may include a first sub-pattern and a second sub-pattern spaced apart from each other in the first direction, and each of the first sensing unit and the second sensing unit may further include a fourth sensing pattern disposed between the first sub-pattern and the second sub-pattern and extending longitudinally in the second direction.

[0025] In an embodiment, the plurality of bridge groups may further include at least one of a third bridge electrically connecting the first sub-pattern to the second sub-pattern and a third dummy bridge having the same shape as the third bridge and being electrically insulated from the first sensing pattern, the second sensing pattern, and the plurality of third sensing patterns.

[0026] In an embodiment, the input sensor can be directly set on the display panel, the input sensor can include a first sensor conductive layer, a second sensor conductive layer set on the first sensor conductive layer, and an interlayer insulating layer set between the first sensor conductive layer and the second sensor conductive layer, the first bridge pattern and the second bridge pattern can be set on the same layer as the first sensor conductive layer; and the first sensing pattern, the second sensing pattern and a plurality of third sensing patterns can be set on the same layer as the second sensor conductive layer.

[0027] According to an embodiment of the present invention, a display device includes a display panel. An input sensor is disposed on the display panel. The input sensor includes a plurality of first sensing electrodes arranged in a first direction, a plurality of second sensing electrodes arranged in the first direction, a plurality of third sensing electrodes arranged in a second direction intersecting the first direction, and a plurality of dummy bridges electrically insulated from the plurality of first sensing electrodes, the plurality of second sensing electrodes, and the plurality of third sensing electrodes. Each of the plurality of first sensing electrodes includes a 1-1 sensing pattern, a 1-2 sensing pattern having a shape different from that of the 1-1 sensing pattern, and a 1-1 bridge electrically connecting the 1-1 sensing pattern to the 1-2 sensing pattern. Each of the plurality of second sensing electrodes includes a 2-1 sensing pattern, a 2-2 sensing pattern having a shape different from that of the 2-1 sensing pattern, and a 2-1 bridge electrically connecting the 2-1 sensing pattern to the 2-2 sensing pattern. Each of the plurality of third sensing electrodes includes a third sensing pattern extending longitudinally in the second direction and a second bridge extending longitudinally in the second direction and electrically connected to the third sensing pattern. The plurality of dummy bridges include a first dummy bridge pattern having the same shape as the 1-1 bridge or the 2-1 bridge and a second dummy bridge pattern having the same shape as the second bridge. In the input sensor, at least one of the 1-1 bridge, the 2-1 bridge, the second bridge, the first dummy bridge pattern, and the second dummy bridge pattern constitutes a plurality of bridge groups having a specific pattern shape. On a plane, the plurality of bridge groups are arranged to be spaced apart from each other in the input sensor.

[0028] In an embodiment, a specific pattern shape of the plurality of bridge groups may include: at least one first bridge pattern having a stripe shape extending longitudinally in a first direction; and at least one second bridge pattern having a stripe shape extending longitudinally in a second direction.

[0029] In an embodiment, the first bridge pattern may include a first portion extending longitudinally in a first direction from the 1-1th bridge, the 2-1th bridge, or the first dummy bridge pattern, and the second bridge pattern may include a second portion extending longitudinally in a second direction from the 1-1th bridge, the 2-1th bridge, or the first dummy bridge pattern.

[0030] In an embodiment, the plurality of dummy bridges may further include a third dummy bridge having a strip shape extending longitudinally in the first direction and a fourth dummy bridge having a strip shape extending longitudinally in the second direction, the third dummy bridge may correspond to the first bridge pattern, and the fourth dummy bridge may correspond to the second bridge pattern.

[0031] In an embodiment, the 1-1th sensing pattern and the 2-1th sensing pattern may be alternately arranged in the first direction, and the 1-2th sensing pattern and the 2-2nd sensing pattern may be alternately arranged in the first direction; and the 1-1th sensing pattern and the 2-2nd sensing pattern may overlap with each other in the second direction, and the 2-1st sensing pattern and the 1-2nd sensing pattern may overlap with each other in the second direction.

[0032] In an embodiment, on a plane, the 1-1th sensing pattern and the 2-1th sensing pattern may have the same shape as each other, and the 1-2th sensing pattern and the 2-2nd sensing pattern may have the same shape as each other.

[0033] According to an embodiment of the present invention, an electronic device includes: a display panel including a substrate layer, a circuit element layer disposed on the substrate layer, a display element layer disposed on the circuit element layer and including a light emitting element, and an encapsulation layer disposed on the display element layer. An input sensor is disposed on the display panel. The input sensor includes a plurality of first sensing electrodes arranged in a first direction, a plurality of second sensing electrodes arranged in the first direction, a plurality of third sensing electrodes arranged in a second direction intersecting the first direction, and a plurality of dummy bridges electrically insulated from the plurality of first sensing electrodes, the plurality of second sensing electrodes, and the plurality of third sensing electrodes. Each of the plurality of first sensing electrodes includes a 1-1 sensing pattern, a 1-2 sensing pattern having a shape different from that of the 1-1 sensing pattern, and a 1-1 bridge electrically connecting the 1-1 sensing pattern to the 1-2 sensing pattern. Each of the plurality of second sensing electrodes includes a 2-1 sensing pattern, a 2-2 sensing pattern having a shape different from that of the 2-1 sensing pattern, and a 2-1 bridge electrically connecting the 2-1 sensing pattern to the 2-2 sensing pattern. Each of the plurality of third sensing electrodes includes a third sensing pattern extending longitudinally in the second direction and a second bridge extending longitudinally in the second direction and electrically connected to the third sensing pattern. The plurality of dummy bridges include a first dummy bridge pattern having the same shape as the 1-1 bridge or the 2-1 bridge and a second dummy bridge pattern having the same shape as the second bridge. In the input sensor, at least one of the 1-1 bridge, the 2-1 bridge, the second bridge, the first dummy bridge pattern, and the second dummy bridge pattern constitutes a plurality of bridge groups having a specific pattern shape. On a plane, the plurality of bridge groups are arranged to be spaced apart from each other in the input sensor.

[0034] In an embodiment, a specific pattern shape of the plurality of bridge groups may include: at least one first bridge pattern having a stripe shape extending longitudinally in a first direction; and at least one second bridge pattern having a stripe shape extending longitudinally in a second direction.

[0035] In an embodiment, the first bridge pattern may include a first portion extending longitudinally in a first direction from the 1-1th bridge, the 2-1th bridge, or the first dummy bridge pattern, and the second bridge pattern may include a second portion extending longitudinally in a second direction from the 1-1th bridge, the 2-1th bridge, or the first dummy bridge pattern.

[0036] In an embodiment, the plurality of dummy bridges may further include a third dummy bridge having a strip shape extending longitudinally in the first direction and a fourth dummy bridge having a strip shape extending longitudinally in the second direction, the third dummy bridge may correspond to the first bridge pattern, and the fourth dummy bridge may correspond to the second bridge pattern.

[0037] In an embodiment, the 1-1th sensing pattern and the 2-1th sensing pattern may be alternately arranged in the first direction, and the 1-2th sensing pattern and the 2-2nd sensing pattern may be alternately arranged in the first direction; and the 1-1th sensing pattern and the 2-2nd sensing pattern may overlap with each other in the second direction, and the 2-1st sensing pattern and the 1-2nd sensing pattern may overlap with each other in the second direction.

[0038] In an embodiment, on a plane, the 1-1th sensing pattern and the 2-1th sensing pattern may have the same shape as each other, and the 1-2th sensing pattern and the 2-2nd sensing pattern may have the same shape as each other. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0039] The accompanying drawings are included to provide a further understanding of the inventive concept and are incorporated into and constitute a part of this specification. The accompanying drawings illustrate non-limiting embodiments of the present disclosure and together with the description are used to explain the principles of the inventive concept. In the drawings:

[0040] Figure 1 is a perspective view of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the inventive concept;

[0041] Figure 2 is a cross-sectional view of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the inventive concept;

[0042] Figure 3 is a plan view of a display panel according to an embodiment of the inventive concept;

[0043] Figure 4A and Figure 4B is an enlarged plan view illustrating a portion of a display area according to an embodiment of the inventive concept;

[0044] Figure 5 is a cross-sectional view illustrating a portion of a display device according to an embodiment of the inventive concept;

[0045] Figure 6 is a plan view of an input sensor according to an embodiment of the inventive concept;

[0046] Figure 7 is a schematic plan view illustrating a portion of an input sensor according to an embodiment of the inventive concept;

[0047] Figure 8 is an enlarged plan view illustrating a portion of an input sensor according to an embodiment of the inventive concept;

[0048] Fig. 9A is an enlarged plan view illustrating a portion of an input sensor according to an embodiment of the inventive concept;

[0049] Fig. 9B is an enlarged plan view illustrating some configurations of input sensors according to embodiments of the inventive concept;

[0050] Fig. 9C is a plan view of an input sensor including some configurations according to an embodiment of the inventive concept;

[0051] Fig.10 is a schematic plan view illustrating a partial area of ​​a display device according to an embodiment of the inventive concept;

[0052] Fig.11A is an enlarged plan view illustrating a portion of an input sensor according to an embodiment of the inventive concept;

[0053] Fig. 11B is an enlarged plan view illustrating some configurations of input sensors according to embodiments of the inventive concept;

[0054] Fig. 12A is an enlarged plan view illustrating a portion of an input sensor according to an embodiment of the inventive concept;

[0055] Fig. 12B is an enlarged plan view illustrating some configurations of input sensors according to embodiments of the inventive concept;

[0056] Fig.13 is an enlarged plan view illustrating a portion of an input sensor according to an embodiment of the inventive concept;

[0057] Fig.14A is an enlarged plan view illustrating a portion of an input sensor according to an embodiment of the inventive concept;

[0058] Fig. 14B is an enlarged plan view illustrating some configurations of input sensors according to embodiments of the inventive concept;

[0059] Fig.15Ais an enlarged plan view illustrating a portion of an input sensor according to an embodiment of the inventive concept;

[0060] Fig. 15B is an enlarged plan view illustrating some configurations of input sensors according to embodiments of the inventive concept;

[0061] Fig.16A is an enlarged plan view illustrating a portion of an input sensor according to an embodiment of the inventive concept;

[0062] Fig. 16B is an enlarged plan view illustrating some configurations of input sensors according to embodiments of the inventive concept;

[0063] Fig.17 is an enlarged plan view illustrating a portion of an input sensor according to an embodiment of the inventive concept;

[0064] Fig.18A is an enlarged plan view illustrating a portion of an input sensor according to an embodiment of the inventive concept;

[0065] Fig.18B is an enlarged plan view illustrating some configurations of input sensors according to embodiments of the inventive concept;

[0066] Fig.19A is an enlarged plan view illustrating a portion of an input sensor according to an embodiment of the inventive concept; and

[0067] Fig.19B are enlarged plan views illustrating some configurations of input sensors according to embodiments of the inventive concept. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0068] Since the inventive concept can have various modified embodiments, non-limiting embodiments are illustrated in the drawings and described in the detailed description. However, this does not limit the embodiments of the inventive concept, and it should be understood that the inventive concept covers all modifications, equivalents and substitutions within the thought and technical scope of the inventive concept.

[0069] In this specification, it will also be understood that when a component (or region, layer, part) is referred to as being "on", "connected to" or "coupled to" another component, the component may be directly disposed on, directly connected to or directly coupled to the other component, or an intervening third component may also be present.

[0070] The same reference numerals indicate the same elements throughout. In addition, in the drawings, the thickness, proportion and size of the components are exaggerated for clarity of illustration. The term "and / or" includes any and all combinations of one or more of the associated components.

[0071] It will be understood that although terms such as "first" and "second" are used herein to describe various elements, these elements should not be limited by these terms. These terms are only used to distinguish one element from other elements. For example, an element referred to as a first element in an embodiment may be referred to as a second element in another embodiment without departing from the scope of the present invention. Terms in the singular may include plural forms unless otherwise mentioned.

[0072] In addition, “below,” “below,” “above,” and “on” etc. are used to explain the relationship association of the elements illustrated in the drawings. The terms may be relative concepts and may be described based on the directions represented in the drawings.

[0073] The meaning of “include” or “comprising” specifies characteristics, fixed values, processes, operations, elements, components or a combination thereof, but does not exclude other characteristics, fixed values, processes, operations, elements, components or a combination thereof.

[0074] In the present specification, "directly disposed" may mean that there is no layer, film, region, plate, etc. between one part and another part of the layer, film, region, plate, etc. For example, "directly disposed" may mean disposed without using an additional member, such as an adhesive member or other intermediate element between two layers or two members.

[0075] Unless otherwise defined, all terms (including technical and scientific terms) used herein have the same meaning as those commonly understood by those of ordinary skill in the art to which the inventive concept belongs. In addition, terms (such as those defined in commonly used dictionaries) should be interpreted as having a meaning consistent with that in the context of the relevant technology, and unless explicitly defined herein, they should not be interpreted as being too ideal or too formal.

[0076] Hereinafter, a display device according to an embodiment and an electronic device according to an embodiment will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0077] Figure 1 is a perspective view of an electronic device DD according to an embodiment of the present inventive concept. Figure 1 As illustrated in FIG. 1 , the electronic device DD may include a display device DM that displays an image through a display surface DD-IS. In an embodiment, the display surface DD-IS may have a rectangular shape on a plane, the rectangular shape having relatively short sides extending in a first direction DR1 and relatively long sides extending in a second direction DR2 intersecting the first direction DR1. However, embodiments of the inventive concept are not necessarily limited thereto. For example, the display surface DD-IS may have various shapes such as a circular shape, other polygonal shapes, etc.

[0078] In the present embodiment, the third direction DR3 may be defined as a direction substantially perpendicular to a plane defined by the first direction DR1 and the second direction DR2. The front surface (e.g., top surface) and the rear surface (e.g., bottom surface) of each of the components constituting the electronic device DD may be opposite to each other in the third direction DR3, and the normal direction of each of the front surface and the rear surface may be substantially parallel to the third direction DR3. The spacing distance between the front surface and the rear surface defined along the third direction DR3 may correspond to the thickness of the component.

[0079] In the present specification, the term "on a plane" may be defined as a state when viewed in the third direction DR3. For example, "on a plane" may be interpreted based on a plane defined by the first direction DR1 and the second direction DR2. In the present specification, "on a cross section" may be defined as a state when viewed from the first direction DR1 or the second direction DR2. The directions indicated as the first direction DR1, the second direction DR2, and the third direction DR3 may be relative concepts, and therefore, may be changed to different directions. For example, although the first to third directions DR1 to DR3 are Figure 1 2 and 3 are shown as being perpendicular to each other, but embodiments of the inventive concept are not necessarily limited thereto, and the first to third directions DR1 to DR3 may cross each other at various angles.

[0080] Although an electronic device DD including a display device DM having a flat display surface is illustrated, the embodiments of the present invention are not necessarily limited thereto. The electronic device DD may include a curved display surface or a three-dimensional display surface. For example, the three-dimensional display surface may include a plurality of display areas indicated in different directions, and may also include at least one bent display surface. The electronic device DD according to the present embodiment may be a flexible electronic device DD. For example, in an embodiment, the flexible electronic device DD may be a foldable electronic device that can be folded, a rollable electronic device that can be rolled up, and the like.

[0081] exist Figure 1 In the embodiment, the tablet terminal is illustrated as an example of the electronic device DD. In the embodiment, the electronic module, camera module, power module, etc. mounted on the main board can be set on the bracket / housing together with the display device DM to constitute the tablet terminal. However, the embodiments of the present inventive concept are not necessarily limited thereto, and the display device DM can be applied to large electronic devices such as televisions and monitors and small and medium-sized electronic devices such as mobile phones, vehicle navigation systems, game consoles, and smart watches.

[0082] like Figure 1As illustrated in FIG. 1 , the display surface DD-IS includes an active area DD-DA on which at least one moving image and / or still image is displayed and a border area DD-NDA adjacent to the active area DD-DA (e.g., adjacent to the active area DD-DA in the first direction DR1 and / or the second direction DR2). The border area DD-NDA may be an area on which no image is displayed. Figure 1 Software application icons and clock, temperature and calendar windows are illustrated as image examples. However, embodiments of the inventive concept are not necessarily limited thereto, and the images may be of various different themes.

[0083] like Figure 1 As shown in FIG. 1 , the effective area DD-DA may have a substantially rectangular shape. The “substantially rectangular shape” includes not only a rectangular shape in a mathematical sense, but also a rectangular shape that does not define a vertex in a vertex area (e.g., a corner area) but defines a curved line. For example, the “substantially rectangular shape” may include a shape including rounded corners.

[0084] The border area DD-NDA may surround the active area DD-DA (e.g., surround the active area DD-DA in the first direction DR1 and / or the second direction DR2). However, the shape of the border area DD-NDA is not necessarily limited thereto, and the shape of the border area DD-NDA may be modified. For example, the border area DD-NDA may not surround at least one side of the active area DD-DA. For example, in an embodiment, the border area DD-NDA may be provided only on one side of the active area DD-DA.

[0085] Figure 2 is a cross-sectional view of an electronic device DD according to the embodiment.

[0086] The electronic device DD may include a display device DM and a window WM disposed on the display device DM. In an embodiment, the display device DM and the window WM may be coupled to each other via an adhesive layer PSA. However, embodiments of the inventive concept are not necessarily limited thereto, and in an embodiment, the adhesive layer PSA may be omitted. In an embodiment, the window WM may be formed using a coating method, and the window WM may be directly disposed on the display device DM (e.g., directly disposed on the display device DM in the third direction DR3).

[0087] In an embodiment, the display device DM may include a display panel 100, an input sensor 200, and a light control member 300. The display panel 100 may include a base layer 110, a circuit element layer 120, a display element layer 130, and an encapsulation layer 140.

[0088] In an embodiment, the base layer 110 may be a flexible substrate that can be bent, folded, or curled. The base layer 110 may be a glass substrate, a metal substrate, or a polymer substrate. However, the embodiments of the present inventive concept are not necessarily limited thereto. For example, the base layer 110 may be an inorganic layer, an organic layer, or a composite layer. The base layer 110 may have substantially the same shape as the display panel 100.

[0089] The base layer 110 may have a multilayer structure. For example, in an embodiment, the base layer 110 may include a first synthetic resin layer, a second synthetic resin layer, and an inorganic layer disposed between the first synthetic resin layer and the second synthetic resin layer (for example, disposed between the first synthetic resin layer and the second synthetic resin layer in the third direction DR3). In an embodiment, each of the first synthetic resin layer and the second synthetic resin layer may include a polyimide-based resin. However, embodiments of the inventive concept are not necessarily limited thereto.

[0090] The circuit element layer 120 may be disposed on the base layer 110 (eg, directly disposed on the base layer 110 in the third direction DR3). The circuit element layer 120 may include a signal line, a plurality of insulating layers, a plurality of semiconductor patterns, and a plurality of conductive patterns. The circuit element layer 120 may include a driving circuit of a pixel.

[0091] The display element layer 130 may be disposed on the circuit element layer 120 (e.g., directly disposed on the circuit element layer 120 in the third direction DR3). The display element layer 130 may include a light emitting element. For example, in an embodiment, the light emitting element may include an organic light emitting material, an inorganic light emitting material, an organic-inorganic light emitting material, a quantum dot, a quantum rod, a micro-LED, or a nano-LED.

[0092] The encapsulation layer 140 may be disposed on the display element layer 130 (e.g., directly disposed on the display element layer 130). The encapsulation layer 140 may protect the display element layer 130 (such as a light-emitting element) from foreign matter such as moisture, oxygen, and dust particles. The encapsulation layer 140 may include at least one inorganic encapsulation layer. For example, in an embodiment, the encapsulation layer 140 may include a stacked structure of a first inorganic encapsulation layer / an organic encapsulation layer / a second inorganic encapsulation layer.

[0093] In an embodiment, the input sensor 200 may be directly disposed on the display panel 100. The input sensor 200 may detect the user's input using, for example, an electromagnetic induction method and / or a capacitance method. In an embodiment, the display panel 100 and the input sensor 200 may be formed by a continuous process. For example, the third component is not disposed between the input sensor 200 and the display panel 100 (for example, not disposed between the input sensor 200 and the display panel 100 in the third direction DR3). For example, a separate adhesive layer may not be disposed between the input sensor 200 and the display panel 100.

[0094] In an embodiment, the light control member 300 may be a reflection reduction layer that reduces external light reflection caused by light incident from the outside of the electronic device DD. However, the embodiments of the present inventive concept are not necessarily limited thereto, and the light control member 300 may include various light control layers to improve the display quality of the electronic device DD. For example, the light control member 300 according to the embodiment may include a polarization layer, a phase retarder, a destructive interference structure, or a plurality of color filters. The light control member 300 may be omitted in the electronic device DD according to the embodiment.

[0095] The window WM according to the embodiment may include a base material and a light blocking pattern. The base material may include a glass substrate and / or a synthetic resin film. The light blocking pattern may partially overlap the base material (e.g., partially overlap the base material in the third direction DR3). The light blocking pattern may substantially correspond to the border area DD-NDA of the electronic device DD (see Figure 1 ). The area on which the light-blocking pattern is not disposed may correspond to the active area DD-DA of the display device DM (see Figure 1 ). In the present specification, “regions / portions correspond to each other” means “overlapping each other”, but is not necessarily limited to having the same area and / or the same shape.

[0096] Figure 3 is a plan view of a display panel 100 according to an embodiment.

[0097] refer to Figure 3 In an embodiment, the display panel 100 may include a plurality of pixels PX, a scan drive circuit SDV, an emission drive circuit EDV, a plurality of signal lines, and a plurality of pads PD. The plurality of pixels PX are arranged in the display area 100-DA. The driving chip DIC installed in the non-display area 100-NDA arranged outside the display area 100-DA (for example, arranged outside the display area 100-DA in the first direction DR1 and / or the second direction DR2) may include a data driving circuit. The display area 100-DA may correspond to the display device DM (see Figure 1 ) effective area DD-DA (see Figure 1), and the non-display area 100-NDA may correspond to the frame area DD-NDA (see Figure 1 ). In addition, in the embodiment, the data driving circuit may also be integrated into the display panel 100 similarly to the scan driving circuit SDV and the emission driving circuit EDV.

[0098] In an embodiment, the plurality of signal lines may include a plurality of scan lines SL1 to SLm, a plurality of data lines DL1 to DLn, a plurality of emission lines EL1 to ELm, first and second control lines SL-C1 and SL-C2, and first and second power lines PL1 and PL2. Here, m and n are natural numbers greater than or equal to 2.

[0099] The scan lines SL1 to SLm may extend in the second direction DR2 and be electrically connected to the pixels PX and the scan driving circuit SDV. The data lines DL1 to DLn may extend in the first direction DR1 and be electrically connected to the pixels PX and the driving chip DIC. The emission lines EL1 to ELm may extend in the second direction DR2 and be electrically connected to the pixels PX and the emission driving circuit EDV.

[0100] The first power line PL1 may receive a first power voltage, and the second power line PL2 may receive a second power voltage having a lower level than the first power voltage. In an embodiment, a second electrode (eg, cathode) of the light emitting element may be connected to the second power line PL2.

[0101] In an embodiment, the first control line SL-C1 may be connected to the scan driving circuit SDV and may extend toward the lower end of the display panel 100 (e.g., extend toward the lower end of the display panel 100 in the first direction DR1). The second control line SL-C2 may be connected to the emission driving circuit EDV and may extend toward the lower end of the display panel 100 (e.g., extend toward the lower end of the display panel 100 in the first direction DR1). In an embodiment, the pad PD may be disposed in the non-display area 100-NDA adjacent to the lower end of the display panel 100 (e.g., adjacent to the lower end of the display panel 100 in the first direction DR1), and may be closer to the lower end of the display panel 100 than the driving chip DIC. The pad PD may be connected to the driving chip DIC and some signal lines.

[0102] The scan driving circuit SDV may generate a plurality of scan signals, and the scan signals may be applied to the pixels PX through the scan lines SL1 to SLm. The driving chip DIC may generate a plurality of data voltages, and the data voltages may be applied to the pixels PX through the data lines DL1 to DLn. The emission driving circuit EDV may generate a plurality of emission signals, and the emission signals may be applied to the pixels PX through the emission lines EL1 to ELm. The pixels PX may receive the data voltages in response to the scan signals. In an embodiment, the pixels PX may emit light having a brightness corresponding to the data voltages in response to the emission signals to display an image.

[0103] Figure 4A and Figure 4B 1 and 2 are enlarged plan views illustrating a portion of display areas 100 -DA and 100 -DAa of a display device according to an embodiment of the inventive concept, respectively.

[0104] refer to Figure 4A and Figure 4B , the display areas 100-DA and 100-DAa may include a plurality of emission areas LA1, LA2, and LA3 and a non-emission area NLA adjacent to the plurality of emission areas LA1, LA2, and LA3 (e.g., adjacent to the plurality of emission areas LA1, LA2, and LA3 in the first direction DR1 and / or the second direction DR2). The non-emission area NLA sets a boundary between the emission areas LA1, LA2, and LA3.

[0105] In an embodiment, the emission areas LA1, LA2 and LA3 may be arranged with Figure 3 Each of the pixels PX may include a light emitting element, and the emission areas LA1, LA2, and LA3 may be areas on which light generated by the light emitting element is emitted. The emission areas LA1, LA2, and LA3 may be formed by a pixel defining layer PDL (see Figure 5 ) is defined by the area. Figure 5 The arrangement relationship between the emission areas LA1, LA2, and LA3 and the non-emission area NLA is described.

[0106] In an embodiment, the emission regions LA1, LA2, and LA3 may include a first emission region LA1 (e.g., a first color emission region) that emits light of a first color, a second emission region LA2 (e.g., a second color emission region) that emits light of a second color, and a third emission region LA3 (e.g., a third color emission region) that emits light of a third color. In an embodiment, the light of the first color may be red light, the light of the second color may be green light, and the light of the third color may be blue light.

[0107] In an embodiment, the areas of the first emission region LA1, the second emission region LA2, and the third emission region LA3 may be different from each other (for example, the areas of the first emission region LA1, the second emission region LA2, and the third emission region LA3 may be different from each other in a plan view). However, the embodiments of the inventive concept are not necessarily limited thereto. In an embodiment, the first emission region LA1 may have the smallest surface area, and the third emission region LA3 may have the largest surface area. The surface area of ​​each of the emission regions LA1, LA2, and LA3 may be defined as a surface area on a plane defined by the first direction DR1 and the second direction DR2.

[0108] Each of the first to third emission regions LA1, LA2, and LA3 may have various shapes on a plane. For example, in an embodiment, each of the first to third emission regions LA1, LA2, and LA3 may have a substantially polygonal shape such as a square or an octagon, a circular shape, or an elliptical shape. Figure 4A and Figure 4B , each of the first to third emission regions LA1, LA2, and LA3 is illustrated as having a rectangular shape. However, embodiments of the inventive concept are not necessarily limited thereto, and the first to third emission regions LA1, LA2, and LA3 may have various shapes other than a square, and at least one of the first to third emission regions LA1, LA2, and LA3 may have a planar shape different from the remaining shapes. The shape of each of the first to third emission regions LA1, LA2, and LA3 may correspond to the shape of the pixel defining layer PDL (see Figure 5 ) of the light emitting opening PDL-OP (see Figure 5 ) shape.

[0109] exist Figure 4A In the embodiment illustrated in FIG. 1 , the first emission area LA1, the second emission area LA2, and the third emission area LA3 may define one emission unit UA. The emission unit UA may be a unit of repeated arrangement of emission areas arranged in the display area 100-DA. The display device DM according to the embodiment (see FIG. 1 ) Figure 1 ) may include a first transmitting unit UA1 and a second transmitting unit UA2.

[0110] refer to Figure 4AIn the first emission unit UA1 and the second emission unit UA2, the first emission area LA1 and the second emission area LA2 may overlap each other in the first direction DR1 and may be disposed to be spaced apart from each other in the first direction DR1. In the first emission unit UA1 and the second emission unit UA2, the third emission area LA3 may overlap each of the first emission area LA1 and the second emission area LA2 in the second direction DR2 and may be spaced apart from each of the first emission area LA1 and the second emission area LA2 in the second direction DR2.

[0111] In an embodiment, in the first emission unit UA1 and the second emission unit UA2, a position of the third emission area LA3 may be different from a position of each of the first emission area LA1 and the second emission area LA2 in the first direction DR1.

[0112] In an embodiment, in the first emission unit UA1, the third emission area LA3 may be relatively disposed upward relative to the first emission area LA1 and the second emission area LA2 in the first direction DR1. In the first emission unit UA1 according to an embodiment, the third emission area LA3 may be disposed to overlap the entire first emission area LA1 in the second direction DR2, and may be disposed to overlap only a portion of the second emission area LA2 in the second direction DR2.

[0113] In an embodiment, in the second emission unit UA2, the third emission area LA3 may be relatively downwardly disposed relative to the first emission area LA1 and the second emission area LA2 in the first direction DR1. In the second emission unit UA2 according to an embodiment, the third emission area LA3 may be disposed to overlap the entire second emission area LA2 in the second direction DR2, and may be disposed to overlap only a portion of the first emission area LA1 in the second direction DR2.

[0114] In the display device according to the embodiment, the first emission units UA1 and the second emission units UA2 may be alternately arranged in the first direction DR1 and the second direction DR2, respectively.

[0115] The first emission unit UA1 and the second emission unit UA2 may be alternately arranged along the first direction DR1 within the pixel column PXC. In addition, the first emission unit UA1 and the second emission unit UA2 may be alternately arranged along the second direction DR2 within the pixel row PXR. Due to the arrangement of the first emission unit UA1 and the second emission unit UA2, the third emission area LA3 of the first emission unit UA1 and the third emission area LA3 of the second emission unit UA2 may be arranged according to a specific rule.

[0116] The distance between the third emission areas LA3 adjacent to each other may vary depending on the arrangement of the first emission unit UA1 and the second emission unit UA2 in the first direction DR1. Since the first emission unit UA1 and the second emission unit UA2 are alternately arranged in the first direction DR1, the first portion PT1 and the second portion PT2 may be alternately arranged, at which first portion PT1, the third emission areas LA3 of the first emission unit UA1 and the third emission areas LA3 of the second emission unit UA2 are spaced apart from each other by a first distance DT1 (for example, spaced apart from each other by the first distance DT1 in the first direction DR1), and at which second portion PT2, the third emission areas LA3 of the first emission unit UA1 and the third emission areas LA3 of the second emission unit UA2 are spaced apart from each other by a second distance DT1-X (for example, a second distance DT1-X in the first direction DR1) that is smaller than the first distance DT1. The first portion PT1 and the second portion PT2 may be alternately arranged in each of the first direction DR1 and the second direction DR2.

[0117] However, embodiments of the inventive concept are not necessarily limited thereto, and unlike the illustrated drawings, the third emission area LA3 may be disposed to have the same interval as the emission units UA1 and UA2 adjacent to each other in the first direction DR1.

[0118] Figure 4B is a plan view illustrating a display area 100-DAa of a display device according to an embodiment, the display area 100-DAa having Figure 4A The arrangement of the emission area is different from the arrangement of the emission area. Figure 4B In an embodiment, one type of emission unit UA0 may be disposed in the display area 100-DAa. In an embodiment, one emission unit UA0 may include a first emission area LA1 and a third emission area LA3 disposed to be spaced apart from each other in the first direction DR1 and two second emission areas LA2 disposed to be spaced apart from each other in the second direction DR2.

[0119] In an embodiment, in one emission unit UA0, four emission areas LA1, LA2 and LA3 may be arranged in a rhombus shape. The emission units UA0 of the pixel row PXR may be arranged along the second direction DR2. The emission units UA0 of adjacent pixel rows PXR may be arranged to be staggered with each other along the second direction DR2. The emission units UA0 of adjacent pixel columns PXC may be arranged to be staggered with each other along the first direction DR1.

[0120] Figure 4A and Figure 4B The arrangement of the emission areas illustrated in the figure may be only an example, and the arrangement of the plurality of emission areas, the shape of the emission unit, and the type of the emission unit are not necessarily limited to Figure 4A and Figure 4B The arrangement of the plurality of emission regions emitting light having different wavelength ranges may vary depending on the display quality required for the display device, the size of the display device, and the intended use of the display device.

[0121] Figure 5 is a cross-sectional view illustrating a portion of a display device DM according to an embodiment. Figure 5 is along Figure 4A A cross-sectional view of the portion taken along line II'.

[0122] In an embodiment, the display panel 100 may include a base layer 110 , a circuit element layer 120 , a display element layer 130 including a light emitting element LD, and an encapsulation layer 140 covering the light emitting element LD.

[0123] The circuit element layer 120 may include a pixel driving circuit PC that drives the light emitting element LD. The pixel driving circuit PC may include a plurality of pixel driving elements. The pixel driving circuit PC may include a plurality of transistors S-TFT and O-TFT and a capacitor Cst. Figure 5 In FIG. 1 , a silicon transistor S-TFT and an oxide transistor O-TFT are illustrated as examples of transistors. However, Figure 5 The pixel driving circuit PC illustrated in FIG. 1 is only an example, and the configuration of the pixel driving circuit PC is not necessarily limited thereto. For example, in some embodiments, the pixel driving circuit PC may include only one type of transistor among a silicon transistor S-TFT and an oxide transistor O-TFT.

[0124] refer to Figure 5 , the base layer 110 is illustrated as a single layer. The base layer 110 may include a synthetic resin such as polyimide. However, embodiments of the inventive concept are not necessarily limited thereto. For example, in an embodiment, the base layer 110 may have a multilayer structure including a first synthetic resin layer, at least one inorganic layer, and a second synthetic resin layer.

[0125] The circuit element layer 120 may include a plurality of insulating layers, a plurality of semiconductor patterns, a plurality of conductive patterns, and connection patterns.

[0126] refer to Figure 5 , the circuit element layer 120 may include a barrier layer 10br disposed on the base layer 110 (e.g., directly disposed on the base layer 110 in the third direction DR3). The barrier layer 10br may prevent foreign matter from being introduced from the outside (e.g., the external environment). The barrier layer 10br may include at least one inorganic layer. For example, in an embodiment, the barrier layer 10br may include a silicon oxide layer and a silicon nitride layer. Each of these layers may be provided in plurality, and the silicon oxide layer and the silicon nitride layer may be alternately stacked (e.g., alternately stacked in the third direction DR3).

[0127] In such Figure 5 In the embodiment shown in , the barrier layer 10br may include a lower barrier layer 10br1 and an upper barrier layer 10br2. The first shielding electrode BMLa may be disposed between the lower barrier layer 10br1 and the upper barrier layer 10br2 (e.g., disposed between the lower barrier layer 10br1 and the upper barrier layer 10br2 in the third direction DR3). The first shielding electrode BMLa may be disposed to correspond to the silicon transistor S-TFT. The first shielding electrode BMLa may include a metal such as molybdenum.

[0128] The first shielding electrode BMLa may receive a bias voltage. The first shielding electrode BMLa may receive a first power voltage. In an embodiment, the first shielding electrode BMLa may block the influence of the electric potential caused by polarization on the silicon transistor S-TFT. The first shielding electrode BMLa may block external light from reaching the silicon transistor S-TFT. In an embodiment, the first shielding electrode BMLa may be a floating electrode electrically isolated from other electrodes or lines.

[0129] The buffer layer 10bf may be disposed on the barrier layer 10br (e.g., directly on the barrier layer 10br). The buffer layer 10bf may prevent metal atoms or impurities from diffusing from the base layer 110 to the first semiconductor pattern SC1 thereon. The buffer layer 10bf may include at least one inorganic layer. For example, in an embodiment, the buffer layer 10bf may include a silicon oxide layer and a silicon nitride layer.

[0130] The first semiconductor pattern SC1 may be disposed on the buffer layer 10bf (eg, directly disposed on the buffer layer 10bf). The first semiconductor pattern SC1 may include a silicon semiconductor. For example, in an embodiment, the silicon semiconductor may include amorphous silicon and polycrystalline silicon, etc. For example, the first semiconductor pattern SC1 may include low temperature polycrystalline silicon.

[0131] The first semiconductor pattern SC1 may have different electrical properties depending on whether the first semiconductor pattern SC1 is doped. For example, in an embodiment, the first semiconductor pattern SC1 may include a first region having high conductivity and a second region having low conductivity. The first region may be doped with an N-type dopant or a P-type dopant. The second region may be a non-doped region or may be a region doped at a concentration less than that of the first region. The source region SA1, the channel region AC1 (e.g., the active region), and the drain region DE1 of the silicon transistor S-TFT may be formed from the first semiconductor pattern SC1. In a cross section, the source region SA1 and the drain region DE1 may extend in opposite directions from the channel region AC1.

[0132] The first insulating layer 10 may be disposed on the buffer layer 10bf (e.g., directly disposed on the buffer layer 10bf). The first insulating layer 10 may cover the first semiconductor pattern SC1. The first insulating layer 10 may be an inorganic layer. For example, in an embodiment, the first insulating layer 10 may be a single-layer silicon oxide layer. The inorganic layer of the first insulating layer 10 and the circuit element layer 120 to be described later may have a single-layer structure or a multi-layer structure, and may include at least one of the materials described above. However, embodiments of the present inventive concept are not necessarily limited thereto.

[0133] The gate GT1 of the silicon transistor S-TFT is disposed on the first insulating layer 10 (for example, directly disposed on the first insulating layer 10 in the third direction DR3). The gate GT1 may be a part of the metal pattern. The gate GT1 may overlap with the channel region AC1 (for example, overlap with the channel region AC1 in the third direction DR3). The gate GT1 may be used as a mask in the process of doping the first semiconductor pattern SC1.

[0134] The first capacitor electrode CE10 of the storage capacitor Cst may be disposed on the first insulating layer 10 (eg, directly on the first insulating layer 10 in the third direction DR3 ). In some embodiments, the first capacitor electrode CE10 may have a form integrated with the gate electrode GT1 .

[0135] The second insulating layer 20 may be disposed on the first insulating layer 10 (e.g., directly disposed on the first insulating layer 10) to cover the gate GT1. In an embodiment, an upper electrode overlapping the gate GT1 (e.g., overlapping the gate GT1 in the third direction DR3) may be further disposed on the second insulating layer 20. The second capacitor electrode CE20 overlapping the first capacitor electrode CE10 (e.g., overlapping the first capacitor electrode CE10 in the third direction DR3) may be disposed on the second insulating layer 20 (e.g., directly disposed on the second insulating layer 20 in the third direction DR3). In an embodiment, the upper electrode may have a form integral with the second capacitor electrode CE20 on a plane.

[0136] The second shielding electrode BMLb may be disposed on the second insulating layer 20 (e.g., directly disposed on the second insulating layer 20 in the third direction DR3). The second shielding electrode BMLb may be disposed to correspond to the oxide transistor O-TFT. However, the embodiments of the inventive concept are not necessarily limited thereto. For example, in an embodiment, the second shielding electrode BMLb may be omitted. According to an embodiment, the first shielding electrode BMLa may extend to the lower portion of the oxide transistor O-TFT to replace the second shielding electrode BMLb.

[0137] The third insulating layer 30 may be disposed on the second insulating layer 20 (e.g., directly on the second insulating layer 20). The second semiconductor pattern SC2 may be disposed on the third insulating layer 30 (e.g., directly on the third insulating layer 30 in the third direction DR3). The second semiconductor pattern SC2 may include a channel region AC2 of the oxide transistor O-TFT. In an embodiment, the second semiconductor pattern SC2 may include a metal oxide semiconductor. In some embodiments, the second semiconductor pattern SC2 may include a semiconductor such as indium tin oxide (ITO), indium zinc oxide (IZO), gallium zinc oxide (IGZO), zinc oxide (ZnO x ) or indium oxide (In 2 O 3 )'s transparent conductive oxide (TCO).

[0138] The second semiconductor pattern SC2 may include a plurality of regions SA2, AC2, and DE2 divided depending on whether the transparent conductive oxide is reduced. The region in which the transparent conductive oxide is reduced (hereinafter, referred to as the reduction region) has a higher conductivity than the region in which the transparent conductive oxide is not reduced (hereinafter, referred to as the non-reduction region). The reduction region is basically used as the source / drain or signal line of the transistor. The non-reduction region basically corresponds to the semiconductor region (e.g., the channel region) of the transistor. The source region SA2, the channel region AC2, and the drain region DE2 of the oxide transistor O-TFT may be formed from the second semiconductor pattern SC2. In a cross section, the source region SA2 and the drain region DE2 may extend in opposite directions from the channel region AC2. The fourth insulating layer 40 may be disposed on the third insulating layer 30 (e.g., directly on the third insulating layer 30 in the third direction DR3). As Figure 5 , the fourth insulating layer 40 may cover the second semiconductor pattern SC2. In an embodiment of the inventive concept, the fourth insulating layer 40 may be an insulating pattern that overlaps the gate GT2 of the oxide transistor O-TFT (e.g., overlaps the gate GT2 of the oxide transistor O-TFT in the third direction DR3) and exposes the source region SA2 and the drain region DE2 of the oxide transistor O-TFT.

[0139] The gate GT2 of the oxide transistor O-TFT may be disposed on the fourth insulating layer 40 (e.g., directly disposed on the fourth insulating layer 40 in the third direction DR3). The gate GT2 of the oxide transistor O-TFT may be part of the metal pattern. The gate GT2 of the oxide transistor O-TFT may overlap with the channel region AC2 (e.g., overlap with the channel region AC2 in the third direction DR3). The fifth insulating layer 50 may be disposed on the fourth insulating layer 40 (e.g., directly disposed on the fourth insulating layer 40), and the fifth insulating layer 50 may cover the gate GT2. In an embodiment, each of the first to fifth insulating layers 10 to 50 may be an inorganic layer.

[0140] The first connection pattern CNP1 and the second connection pattern CNP2 may be disposed on the fifth insulating layer 50 (e.g., directly disposed on the fifth insulating layer 50 in the third direction DR3). In an embodiment, the first connection pattern CNP1 and the second connection pattern CNP2 are formed by the same process. Therefore, the first connection pattern CNP1 and the second connection pattern CNP2 may have the same material and the same stacked structure as each other. In an embodiment, the first connection pattern CNP1 may be connected to the drain region DE1 of the silicon transistor S-TFT (e.g., directly connected to the drain region DE1 of the silicon transistor S-TFT) through the first pixel contact hole PCH1 passing through the first to fifth insulating layers 10, 20, 30, 40 and 50. The second connection pattern CNP2 may be connected to the source region SA2 of the oxide transistor O-TFT (e.g., directly connected to the source region SA2 of the oxide transistor O-TFT) through the second pixel contact hole PCH2 passing through the fourth insulating layer 40 and the fifth insulating layer 50. However, the connection relationship between the first connection pattern CNP1 and the second connection pattern CNP2 and the silicon transistor S-TFT and the oxide transistor O-TFT is not necessarily limited thereto.

[0141] The sixth insulating layer 60 may be disposed on the fifth insulating layer 50 (e.g., directly disposed on the fifth insulating layer 50 in the third direction DR3). The third connection pattern CNP3 may be disposed on the sixth insulating layer 60 (e.g., directly disposed on the sixth insulating layer 60 in the third direction DR3). In an embodiment, the third connection pattern CNP3 may be connected to the first connection pattern CNP1 (e.g., directly connected to the first connection pattern CNP1) through the third pixel contact hole PCH3 passing through the sixth insulating layer 60. The data line DL may be disposed on the sixth insulating layer 60 (e.g., directly disposed on the sixth insulating layer 60 in the third direction DR3). The seventh insulating layer 70 may be disposed on the sixth insulating layer 60 (e.g., directly disposed on the sixth insulating layer 60), and may cover the third connection pattern CNP3 and the data line DL. In an embodiment, the third connection pattern CNP3 and the data line DL are formed by the same process. Therefore, the third connection pattern CNP3 and the data line DL may have the same material and the same stacked structure as each other. In an embodiment, each of the sixth insulating layer 60 and the seventh insulating layer 70 may be an organic layer.

[0142] The display element layer 130 may be disposed on the circuit element layer 120 (e.g., directly disposed on the circuit element layer 120 in the third direction DR3). The display element layer 130 may include a light emitting element LD and a pixel defining layer PDL. In an embodiment, the light emitting element LD may include a first electrode AE, a second electrode CE facing the first electrode AE, and an emission layer EL disposed between the first electrode AE ​​and the second electrode EC.

[0143] A light emitting opening PDL-OP exposing a portion of the top surface of the first electrode AE ​​may be defined in the pixel defining layer PDL. An emission area LA1 may be defined to correspond to the light emitting opening PDL-OP.

[0144] The first electrode AE ​​of the light emitting element LD may be disposed on the seventh insulating layer 70 (e.g., directly disposed on the seventh insulating layer 70 in the third direction DR3). The first electrode AE ​​may be an anode or a cathode. In addition, the first electrode AE ​​may be a pixel electrode. The first electrode AE ​​may be a transmissive electrode, a transflective electrode, or a reflective electrode. In an embodiment, the first electrode AE ​​may include Ag, Mg, Cu, Al, Pt, Pd, Au, Ni, Nd, Ir, Cr, Li, Ca, Mo, Ti, W, or a compound thereof (e.g., LiF) or a mixture thereof (e.g., a mixture of Ag and Mg) or a material having a multilayer structure such as LiF / Ca or LiF / Al. Alternatively, the first electrode AE ​​may include a reflective layer or a transflective layer made of the material described above and a transparent conductive film including indium tin oxide (ITO), indium zinc oxide (IZO), zinc oxide (ZnO), or indium tin zinc oxide (ITZO). For example, the first electrode AE ​​may include a three-layer structure of ITO / Ag / ITO. However, embodiments of the inventive concept are not necessarily limited thereto. For example, in an embodiment, the first electrode AE ​​may include the above-described metal material, a combination of two or more metal materials selected from the above-described metal materials, or an oxide of the above-described metal material.

[0145] The second electrode CE may be a cathode or an anode. The second electrode CE may be a common electrode. For example, in an embodiment where the first electrode AE ​​is an anode, the second electrode CE may be a cathode, and in an embodiment where the first electrode AE ​​is a cathode, the second electrode CE may be an anode.

[0146] The second electrode CE may be a transmissive electrode, a transflective electrode or a reflective electrode. In an embodiment where the second electrode CE is a transmissive electrode, the second electrode CE may be made of a transparent metal oxide (e.g., indium tin oxide (ITO), indium zinc oxide (IZO), zinc oxide (ZnO) or indium tin zinc oxide (ITZO)). In addition, the second electrode CE may include Ag, Mg, Cu, Al, Pt, Pd, Au, Ni, Nd, Ir, Cr, Li, Ca, Mo, Ti, W or a compound thereof (e.g., LiF) or a mixture thereof (e.g., a mixture of Ag and Mg) or a material having a multilayer structure such as LiF / Ca or LiF / Al.

[0147] The emission layer EL may be a single layer or a light emitting structure in which a plurality of light emitting functional layers are stacked. The emission layer EL may include an organic light emitting material or an inorganic light emitting material. In an embodiment, the emission layer EL may emit light having one of red, green and blue colors. However, the embodiments of the present invention are not necessarily limited thereto, and the emission layer EL may emit light of one or more different colors other than red, green and blue, or may emit white light.

[0148] exist Figure 5 In the embodiment, only the emission layer EL disposed between the first electrode AE ​​and the second electrode CE is illustrated as the configuration of the light emitting element LD. However, in an embodiment, the light emitting element LD may further include functional layers such as a hole transport region and an electron transport region. In an embodiment, the hole transport region may be disposed between the first electrode AE ​​and the emission layer EL (for example, disposed between the first electrode AE ​​and the emission layer EL in the third direction DR3), and the electron transport region may be disposed between the emission layer EL and the second electrode CE (for example, disposed between the emission layer EL and the second electrode CE in the third direction DR3). In an embodiment, the hole transport region may include a hole transport layer, and may further include a hole injection layer. In addition, the electron transport region may include an electron transport layer, and may further include an electron injection layer.

[0149] The pixel defining layer PDL may be disposed on the seventh insulating layer 70 (e.g., directly disposed on the seventh insulating layer 70 in the third direction DR3). The pixel defining layer PDL may have a single-layer structure or a multi-layer structure. The pixel defining layer PDL may be made of a polymer resin. For example, in an embodiment, the pixel defining layer PDL may include a polyacrylate resin or a polyimide resin. In addition, in addition to the polymer resin, the pixel defining layer PDL may further include an inorganic material. The pixel defining layer PDL may include a light absorbing material or may include a black colorant. The black colorant may include a black dye and a black pigment. In an embodiment, the black colorant may include carbon black, a metal such as chromium, or an oxide thereof. However, the embodiments of the present invention are not necessarily limited thereto. A pixel defining layer PDL including a black pigment or a black dye may implement a black pixel defining layer.

[0150] In addition, the pixel defining layer PDL may be made of an inorganic material. For example, in an embodiment, the pixel defining layer PDL may be made of a material such as silicon nitride (SiN x ), silicon oxide (SiO x ) or silicon oxynitride (SiO x N y ) and other inorganic materials.

[0151] The pixel defining layer PDL may cover a portion of the first electrode AE. For example, a light emitting opening PDL-OP exposing a portion of the first electrode AE ​​may be defined in the pixel defining layer PDL. For example, in an embodiment, the light emitting opening PDL-OP may expose a central portion of the first electrode AE ​​(e.g., a central portion in the first direction DR1). The emission area LA1 may be defined to correspond to the light emitting opening PDL-OP. The non-emission area NLA may be a portion overlapping with the pixel defining layer PDL (e.g., overlapping with the pixel defining layer PDL in the third direction DR3). The emission area LA3 (see Figure 4A) in one direction between DT1 and DT1-X (which is Figure 4A ) may correspond to a width of the pixel defining layer PDL that separates the emission area LA3 in one direction.

[0152] exist Figure 5 In, corresponding to Figure 4A One emission area LA1 of the first emission area LA1 is illustrated as an example. However, corresponding to the second emission area LA2 (see Figure 4A ) and the third emission area LA3 (see Figure 4A ) can also be Figure 5 The cross sections are essentially the same.

[0153] However, in the embodiment, the second emission area LA2 (see Figure 4A ) and the third emission area LA3 (see Figure 4A ) may emit light having a wavelength range different from the wavelength range of light emitted by the first emission area LA1. For example, the first emission area LA1, the second emission area LA2 (see Figure 4A ) and the third emission area LA3 (see Figure 4A ) may include a light-emitting material that emits light of different colors at the emission layer EL.

[0154] The encapsulation layer 140 may cover the light emitting element LD. In an embodiment, the encapsulation layer 140 may include an inorganic encapsulation layer 141, an organic encapsulation layer 142, and an inorganic encapsulation layer 143 sequentially stacked (e.g., sequentially stacked in the third direction DR3), but the layers constituting the encapsulation layer 140 are not necessarily limited thereto. For example, the encapsulation layer 140 may be various configurations including at least one inorganic encapsulation layer and one organic encapsulation layer. In an embodiment, the inorganic encapsulation layers 141 and 143 may include a silicon nitride layer, a silicon oxynitride layer, a silicon oxide layer, a titanium oxide layer, or an aluminum oxide layer. Each of the inorganic encapsulation layers 141 and 143 may have a multilayer structure. In an embodiment, the organic encapsulation layer 142 may include an acrylic organic layer. However, embodiments of the inventive concept are not necessarily limited thereto.

[0155] The input sensor 200 may be disposed on the display panel 100. In an embodiment, the input sensor 200 may be directly disposed on the display panel 100 (eg, directly disposed on the display panel 100 in the third direction DR3).

[0156] The input sensor 200 may include a plurality of conductive patterns. The input sensor 200 may include at least one conductive layer including a plurality of conductive patterns (e.g., at least one sensor conductive layer) and at least one insulating layer (e.g., at least one sensor insulating layer). In an embodiment, the input sensor 200 may include a first insulating layer 210 (e.g., a first sensor insulating layer), a first conductive layer 220 (e.g., a first sensor conductive layer), a second insulating layer 230 (e.g., a second sensor insulating layer or an interlayer insulating layer), a second conductive layer 240 (e.g., a second sensor conductive layer), and a third insulating layer 250 (e.g., a third sensor insulating layer). Figure 5 , a plurality of conductive patterns provided in each of the first conductive layer 220 (eg, the first sensor conductive layer) and the second conductive layer 240 (eg, the second sensor conductive layer) are briefly illustrated.

[0157] In an embodiment, the first insulating layer 210 may be directly disposed on the display panel 100 (eg, directly disposed on the display panel 100 in the third direction DR3). The first insulating layer 210 may provide sensing electrodes VSE1, VSE2, and HSE of the input sensor 200 (see Figure 8 ) and sensing lines SL-V and SL-H (see Figure 6 ) is disposed on the upper substrate surface thereof. In an embodiment, the first insulating layer 210 may be disposed directly on the encapsulation layer 140 (such as, the inorganic encapsulation layer 143) (for example, directly on the encapsulation layer 140 (such as, the inorganic encapsulation layer 143) in the third direction DR3). However, embodiments of the inventive concept are not necessarily limited thereto. For example, in some embodiments, the first insulating layer 210 may be omitted, and the sensing electrodes VSE1, VSE2, and HSE and the sensing lines SL-V and SL-H of the input sensor 200 may be disposed directly on the encapsulation layer 140 (for example, directly on the encapsulation layer 140 in the third direction DR3).

[0158] In an embodiment, the first insulating layer 210 may be an inorganic layer including at least one of silicon nitride, silicon oxynitride, and silicon oxide. In addition, in an embodiment, the first insulating layer 210 may be an organic layer.

[0159] Each of the first conductive layer 220 and the second conductive layer 240 may have a single layer structure or a multilayer structure in which a plurality of layers are stacked in the third direction DR3. The first conductive layer 220 and the second conductive layer 240 may include conductive lines defining electrodes in a mesh shape. Depending on the positions of the conductive lines of the first conductive layer 220 and the second conductive layer 240, the conductive lines of the first conductive layer 220 and the second conductive layer 240 may be connected to each other (e.g., directly connected to each other) through contact holes passing through the second insulating layer 230 or may not be connected to each other.

[0160] In an embodiment, each of the first conductive layer 220 and the second conductive layer 240 having a single-layer structure may include a metal layer or a transparent conductive layer. In an embodiment, the metal layer may include molybdenum, silver, titanium, copper, aluminum or an alloy thereof. The transparent conductive layer may include materials such as indium tin oxide (ITO), indium zinc oxide (IZO), zinc oxide (ZnO x ) or a transparent conductive oxide of indium zinc tin oxide (IZTO). In addition, the transparent conductive layer may include a conductive polymer such as PEDOT, a metal nanowire, or graphene, etc. However, embodiments of the inventive concept are not necessarily limited thereto.

[0161] Each of the first conductive layer 220 and the second conductive layer 240 having a multi-layer structure may include a metal layer. The metal layer may have a three-layer structure of titanium / aluminum / titanium. In addition, in an embodiment, each of the first conductive layer 220 and the second conductive layer 240 having a multi-layer structure may include copper in at least one metal layer. The conductive layers 220 and 240 having a multi-layer structure may include at least one metal layer and at least one transparent conductive layer.

[0162] The second insulating layer 230 may be disposed between the first conductive layer 220 and the second conductive layer 240 (e.g., directly disposed between the first conductive layer 220 and the second conductive layer 240 in the third direction DR3). The third insulating layer 250 may cover the second conductive layer 240. However, the embodiments of the present inventive concept are not necessarily limited thereto. For example, in an embodiment, the third insulating layer 250 may be omitted. Each of the second insulating layer 230 and the third insulating layer 250 may independently include an inorganic layer or an organic layer.

[0163] Each of the plurality of conductive patterns of the first conductive layer 220 and the plurality of conductive patterns of the second conductive layer 240 may be disposed to correspond to the non-emission area NLA. The plurality of conductive patterns of the first conductive layer 220 and the second conductive layer 240 may correspond to a mesh pattern MP (see FIG. 1 ) to be described later. Fig.10 ). In addition, the first conductive layer 220 and the second conductive layer 240 may include sensing electrodes VSE1, VSE2, and HSE (see Figure 8 ).

[0164] In the input sensor 200, the first insulating layer 210, the first conductive layer 220, the second insulating layer 230, the second conductive layer 240, and the third insulating layer 250 may be sequentially disposed. In an embodiment, the first conductive layer 220 and the second conductive layer 240 may be formed by providing a metal layer and patterning the metal layer. For example, each of the first conductive layer 220 and the second conductive layer 240 may be formed by a process such as providing a metal layer using a sputtering method, providing a photoresist for patterning the metal layer, patterning the metal layer using a dry etching method, and removing the photoresist in a stripping process.

[0165] In an embodiment, each of the first insulating layer 210 and the third insulating layer 250 may be independently provided using a vapor deposition (CVD) or coating method. The second insulating layer 230 may be provided by a vapor deposition (CVD) or coating method. In an embodiment in which a contact hole for electrically connecting the first conductive layer 220 to the second conductive layer 240 is defined in the second insulating layer 230, a photoresist may be provided on the insulating film provided by the deposition or coating method, and thereafter, dry etching may be performed to pattern the insulating film, thereby forming the second insulating layer 230 defining the contact hole.

[0166] However, the method for manufacturing each layer of the input sensor 200 is not necessarily limited to the method described above, and any method may be used without limitation as long as the method for patterning the two conductive layers 220 and 240 to form the sensing electrodes VSE1, VSE2, and HSE (see Figure 8 ) and providing insulating layers 210, 230 and 250 to insulate or protect the two conductive layers 220 and 240 from each other.

[0167] Figure 6 is a plan view of an input sensor 200 according to an embodiment.

[0168] refer to Figure 6 , the input sensor 200 may include a sensing area 200-SA and a non-sensing area 200-NSA adjacent to the sensing area 200-SA (e.g., adjacent to the sensing area 200-SA in the first direction DR1 and / or the second direction DR2) and disposed outside the sensing area 200-SA. The sensing area 200-SA and the non-sensing area 200-NSA may correspond to Figure 3 The display area 100-DA and the non-display area 100-NDA are shown in FIG.

[0169] The input sensor 200 may include a plurality of sensing units SU1 and SU2. In an embodiment, the input sensor 200 may include first sensing units SU1 and second sensing units SU2 alternately arranged in a first direction DR1. The first sensing units SU1 and the second sensing units SU2 may include sensing patterns distinguished from each other. A plurality of first sensing units SU1 may be arranged in a second direction DR2, and a plurality of second sensing units SU2 may be arranged in the second direction DR2.

[0170] Each of the first sensing unit SU1 and the second sensing unit SU2 may include a plurality of sensing patterns. Each of the first sensing unit SU1 and the second sensing unit SU2 may include a first sensing electrode VSE1 (see Figure 8 ) at least a portion of the second sensing electrode VSE2 (see Figure 8 ) and at least one portion of the third sensing electrode HSE (see Figure 8 ). The first sensing unit SU1 and the second sensing unit SU2 will be described in more detail later.

[0171] The input sensor 200 may include sensing lines SL-V and SL-H connected to the sensing units SU1 and SU2. The sensing lines SL-V and SL-H may be disposed in the non-sensing area 200-NSA. In an embodiment, the input sensor 200 may include a first sensing line SL-V connected to one side of the sensing units SU1 and SU2 (e.g., the left side in the second direction DR2) and a second sensing line SL-H connected to the other side of the sensing units SU1 and SU2 (e.g., the right side in the second direction DR2). The first sensing line SL-V and the second sensing line SL-H may be connected to each of the sensing units SU1 and SU2. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and a plurality of sensing lines of the same type may be connected to one sensing unit SU1 and SU2. Reference Figure 6 , two first sensing lines SL-V1 and SL-V2 may be connected to one sensing unit SU1 and SU2.

[0172] In an embodiment, one of the first sensing line SL-V and the second sensing line SL-H may transmit a driving signal for sensing an external input from an external circuit to a corresponding sensing electrode, and the other may output a sensing signal. Based on the sensing signal, a change in capacitance between the sensing electrodes included in the sensing units SU1 and SU2 may be measured. In an embodiment, the input sensor 200 may sense an external input in a mutual capacitance manner. However, embodiments of the inventive concept are not necessarily limited thereto, and a self-capacitive input sensor may be applied.

[0173] The sensing units SU1 and SU2 of the input sensor 200 may be connected to the sensor circuit TC. In an embodiment, the sensor circuit TC may include a driver TRC and a detector RCC. The driver TRC may provide a drive signal to the input sensor 200. In an embodiment, each of the first signal and the second signal may be a drive signal. The first signal and the second signal may be transmitted simultaneously or at different times from each other. The driver TRC may provide the first signal to each of the first sensing electrodes and the second signal to each of the second sensing electrodes. In an embodiment, the driver TRC may output the difference between the first signal and the second signal as a drive signal. Therefore, noise generation may be reduced to improve the sensitivity of the input sensor 200.

[0174] The detector RCC may receive a detection signal from the input sensor 200. The detection signal may include position information of an external input provided to the input sensor 200. In an embodiment, each of the third signal and the fourth signal may be a detection signal. The third signal and the fourth signal may be transmitted simultaneously or at different times from each other.

[0175] For example, in an embodiment where the input sensor 200 is driven in a mutual capacitance manner, the first sensing electrode VSE1 (see Figure 8 ) and the third sensing electrode HSE (see Figure 8 ) and a third signal including a change in capacitance between the second sensing electrode VSE2 (see Figure 8 ) and the third sensing electrode HSE (see Figure 8 ) can be detected by the detector RCC. The presence or absence of the external input and the position of the external input can be detected by the detected signal.

[0176] In an embodiment, the detector RCC may perform detection of information about an external input detected from the sensing units SU1 and SU2 forming a column based on an output signal obtained by subtracting one of the third signal and the fourth signal from the other signal. The input sensor 200 according to the embodiment may be composed of the first sensing electrodes VSE1 (see Figure 8 ) and the second sensing electrode VSE2 (see Figure 8 ) is configured to detect a signal in which the noise existing in the channel is reduced as a signal containing external input information, thereby improving the sensitivity of the input sensor 200.

[0177] In the embodiment, an example is described in which the first signal and the second signal are drive signals, and the third signal and the fourth signal are detection signals. However, the embodiments of the present invention are not necessarily limited to this. In the embodiment, the first signal and the second signal may be detection signals, and the third signal and the fourth signal may be drive signals.

[0178] Figure 7 is a schematic plan view illustrating a portion of an input sensor according to an embodiment. Figure 7 The first sensing units SU1 and the second sensing units SU2 are alternately arranged in a row in the first direction DR1 .

[0179] Figure 7 Four first sensing units SU1 spaced apart from each other in the first direction DR1 and four second sensing units SU2 spaced apart from each other in the first direction DR1 are shown. Figure 7 , the first sensing units SU1 may be arranged in odd rows, and the second sensing units SU2 may be arranged in even rows. However, embodiments of the inventive concept are not necessarily limited thereto, and the number and arrangement order of the sensing units SU1 and SU2 disposed in the sensing area 200-SA may be changed.

[0180] The first sensing patterns SP1-a (see FIG. 1-4 ) of the plurality of first sensing units SU1 are arranged to be spaced apart from each other in the first direction DR1. Figure 8 ) may be electrically connected to each other. In addition, the first sensing patterns SP2-a (see Figure 8 ) can be electrically connected to each other.

[0181] Figure 7 An example of a first trace WR1 connected to the first sensing unit SU1 and a second trace WR2 connected to the second sensing unit SU2 is illustrated. However, embodiments of the inventive concept are not necessarily limited thereto. For example, in an embodiment, the first trace WR1 and the second trace WR2 may be disposed only on one side of the sensing units SU1 and SU2, or may be disposed to overlap the first sensing unit SU1 and the second sensing unit SU2.

[0182] In an embodiment, the first trace WR1 may be connected to the third sensing pattern HSP (see FIG. 1 ) included in the first sensing unit SU1. Figure 8 ), and the second trace WR2 may be connected to the third sensing pattern HSP included in the second sensing unit SU2 (see Figure 8 ).

[0183] The first sensing unit SU1 and the second sensing unit SU2 may be connected to an output part OPM (eg, electrically connected to an output part OPM) to output an output signal OPS. The output part OPM may be a detector RCC (see Figure 6 ) and may be a differential amplifier. For example, in an embodiment, the output signal OPS may be a signal corresponding to a signal obtained by subtracting a signal for one of the first sensing unit SU1 and the second sensing unit SU2 from a signal for the other unit. As described above, the sensor circuit TC (see Figure 6 ) can obtain touch information about the sensing area 200-SA through the output signal OPS.

[0184] In an embodiment, each of the first sensing unit SU1 and the second sensing unit SU2 may include two different types of sensing patterns. Figure 7 and Figure 8 In an embodiment, the first sensing unit SU1 may include a first sensing pattern SP1-a and a second sensing pattern SP1-b, and the second sensing unit SU2 may include a first sensing pattern SP2-a and a second sensing pattern SP2-b. The first sensing unit SU1 and the second sensing unit SU2 may be repeatedly disposed and include one pattern of the first sensing electrode VSE1 and one pattern of the second sensing electrode VSE2, respectively. The first sensing patterns SP1-a and SP2-a and the second sensing patterns SP1-b and SP2-b may be arranged to cross each other in the sensor units SU1 and SU2, and may be electrically connected to each other.

[0185] Figure 8 and Fig. 9A is an enlarged plan view illustrating a portion of an input sensor according to an embodiment. Figure 8 and Fig. 9A Graphics and Figure 6 The part corresponding to area AA. Figure 8 In, with Fig. 9A In contrast, a portion of a bridge pattern described later is omitted. Fig. 9B Only the input sensor is shown in Fig. 9A Enlarged floor plans of some configurations in some areas.

[0186] refer to Figure 6 and Figure 8In an embodiment, the input sensor 200 may include a first sensing unit SU1 and a second sensing unit SU2. The first sensing unit SU1 and the second sensing unit SU2 may include first sensing patterns SP1-a and SP2-a, second sensing patterns SP1-b and SP2-b, and a third sensing pattern HSP, respectively. The first sensing unit SU1 and the second sensing unit SU2, which include first sensing patterns SP1-a and SP2-a, second sensing patterns SP1-b and SP2-b, and third sensing patterns HSP, respectively, may be alternately and repeatedly arranged in the first direction DR1. In addition, in the second direction DR2, the first sensing unit SU1 may form a row, the second sensing unit SU2 may form a row, and a row formed by the first sensing unit SU1 and a row formed by the second sensing unit SU2 may be alternately arranged in the first direction DR1.

[0187] The first sensing patterns SP1-a and SP2-a, the second sensing patterns SP1-b and SP2-b, and the third sensing pattern HSP respectively included in the first sensing unit SU1 and the second sensing unit SU2 may be conductive patterns insulated from each other. In an embodiment, each of the first sensing patterns SP1-a and SP2-a, the second sensing patterns SP1-b and SP2-b, and the third sensing pattern HSP may be connected to the second conductive layer 240 (see FIG. 2 ) of the input sensor 200 described above. Figure 5 ) are disposed in the same layer. For example, each of the first sensing patterns SP1-a and SP2-a, the second sensing patterns SP1-b and SP2-b, and the third sensing pattern HSP may be the second conductive layer 240 (see Figure 5 ) configuration corresponding to the conductive pattern.

[0188] refer to Figure 8 , the input sensor 200 may include a plurality of bridges VBP1, VBP2, and HBP. Each of the plurality of bridges VBP1, VBP2, and HBP may electrically connect corresponding sensing patterns to each other. In an embodiment, Figure 8 The plurality of bridges VBP1, VBP2 and HBP illustrated in the figure may be conductive patterns constituting the sensing electrodes VSE1, VSE2 and HSE, respectively. Figure 8 The multiple bridges VBP1, VBP2, and HBP illustrated in FIG. 1 may correspond to a real bridge pattern of electrical connection. In an embodiment, each of the multiple bridges VBP1, VBP2, and HBP may be connected to the first conductive layer 220 (see FIG. 2 ) of the input sensor 200 described above. Figure 5 ) are arranged on the same layer. For example, each of the plurality of bridges VBP1, VBP2 and HBP may be connected to the first conductive layer 220 (see Figure 5) configuration corresponding to the conductive pattern.

[0189] In an embodiment, the sensing patterns including the first sensing patterns SP1-a and SP2-a, the second sensing patterns SP1-b and SP2-b, and the third sensing pattern HSP, and the bridges VBP1, VBP2, and HBP may be disposed on different layers from each other. However, embodiments of the inventive concept are not necessarily limited thereto, and at least one of the bridges VBP1, VBP2, and HBP may be disposed on the same layer as the sensing patterns, or at least one of the sensing patterns may be disposed on the same layer as the bridges VBP1, VBP2, and HBP.

[0190] In an embodiment, the plurality of bridges VBP1, VBP2 and HBP may be connected by passing through the second insulating layer (eg, Figure 5 The contact holes of the second sensor insulating layer 230 shown in FIG. 1 are connected to corresponding sensing patterns. However, embodiments of the inventive concept are not necessarily limited thereto.

[0191] In an embodiment, the first sensing patterns SP1-a and SP2-a, the second sensing patterns SP1-b and SP2-b, and the third sensing pattern HSP may have different shapes on a plane defined by the first direction DR1 and the second direction DR2. In an embodiment, each of the second sensing patterns SP1-b and SP2-b may have a bar shape extending longitudinally in the first direction DR1. In addition, the third sensing pattern HSP may have a bar shape extending longitudinally in the second direction DR2. In one of the sensing units SU1 and SU2, the first sensing patterns SP1-a and SP2-a may not overlap with the second sensing patterns SP1-b and SP2-b and the third sensing pattern HSP (e.g., not overlap with the second sensing patterns SP1-b and SP2-b and the third sensing pattern HSP in a plan view), and may have shapes filled into the remaining portions of the sensing units SU1 and SU2, respectively. However, this is an example, and embodiments of the inventive concept are not necessarily limited to the shapes of the first sensing patterns SP1-a and SP2-a, the second sensing patterns SP1-b and SP2-b, and the third sensing pattern HSP.

[0192] exist Figure 8In the embodiment illustrated in , each of the second sensing patterns SP1-b and SP2-b may have a shape extending from the center of each of the first sensing patterns SP1-a and SP2-a (e.g., the center in the second direction DR2) in the first direction DR1. The second sensing patterns SP1-b and SP2-b may be connected to the first sensing patterns SP1-a and SP2-a included in the sensing units SU1 and SU2 adjacent to each other, respectively. For example, the second sensing pattern SP2-b included in the first sensing unit SU1 may be physically or electrically connected to the first sensing pattern SP2-a of the second sensing unit SU2 adjacent in the first direction DR1. In addition, the second sensing pattern SP1-b included in the second sensing unit SU2 may be physically or electrically connected to the first sensing pattern SP1-a of the first sensing unit SU1 adjacent in the first direction DR1.

[0193] refer to Figure 8 In an embodiment, one side of the second sensing patterns SP1-b and SP2-b may be connected to the first sensing patterns SP1-a and SP2-a included in the adjacent sensing units SU1 and SU2 to be integrated (e.g., integrated) with the first sensing patterns SP1-a and SP2-a included in the adjacent sensing units SU1 and SU2. In addition, the other sides of the second sensing patterns SP1-b and SP2-b may be electrically connected to the first sensing patterns SP1-a and SP2-a through bridges VBP1 and VBP2, respectively. However, embodiments of the inventive concept are not necessarily limited thereto, and the shapes of the second sensing patterns SP1-b and SP2-b may be changed. For example, in an embodiment, the second sensing patterns SP1-b and SP2-b and the first sensing patterns SP1-a and SP2-a included in the adjacent sensing units SU1 and SU2 may not be integrated (e.g., integrated) with each other, but may be electrically connected to each other.

[0194] In an embodiment, each of the plurality of third sensing patterns HSP may have a shape extending longitudinally in the second direction DR2. The plurality of third sensing patterns HSP included in one sensing unit SU1 or SU2 may be spaced apart from each other in the second direction DR2, and the second sensing pattern SP1-b or SP2-b is interposed between the plurality of third sensing patterns HSP. In an embodiment, the plurality of third sensing patterns HSP included in one sensing unit SU1 or SU2 may be divided into a first pattern group HSG1 and a second pattern group HSG2, divided with the second sensing patterns SP1-b and SP2-b therebetween (e.g., divided in the second direction DR2). The plurality of third sensing patterns HSP included in each pattern group HSG1 and HSG2 may be arranged to be spaced apart from each other in the first direction DR1.

[0195] exist Figure 8In the embodiment illustrated in FIG. 1 , at least one third sensing pattern HSP may be included in all of the first sensing units SU1 adjacent to each other in the second direction DR2 or in all of the second sensing units SU2 adjacent to each other in the second direction DR2. For example, in an embodiment, each of the first sensing units SU1 adjacent to each other in the second direction DR2 or each of the second sensing units SU2 adjacent to each other in the second direction DR2 may include two third sensing patterns HSP. Figure 8 , one area (e.g., the first area) of the third sensing pattern HSP and another area (e.g., the second area) which is the remaining area extending from the one area in the second direction DR2 may be set to be included in each of two first sensing units SU1 adjacent to each other in the second direction DR2. In addition, in an embodiment, one area (e.g., the first area) of the third sensing pattern HSP and another area (e.g., the second area) which is the remaining area extending from the one area in the second direction DR may be set to be included in each of two second sensing units SU2 adjacent to each other in the second direction DR2. However, embodiments of the inventive concept are not necessarily limited thereto. For example, in an embodiment, the third sensing pattern HSP having a strip shape extending in the second direction DR2 may not be included in each of the plurality of sensing units SU1 and SU2, but may be included in only one of the plurality of sensing units SU1 and SU2.

[0196] The input sensor 200 of the embodiment may include a first sensing electrode VSE1, a second sensing electrode VSE2, and a third sensing electrode HSE that are distinguished from each other. A plurality of first sensing electrodes VSE1 electrically connected to each other may be arranged in a first direction DR1. The first sensing electrodes VSE1 arranged in the first direction DR1 to form a column may be repeatedly arranged in the second direction DR2. In addition, in the embodiment, a plurality of second sensing electrodes VSE2 electrically connected to each other may be arranged in the first direction DR1. The second sensing electrodes VSE2 arranged in the first direction DR1 to form a column may be repeatedly arranged in the second direction DR2. In the embodiment, each of the first sensing electrode VSE1 and the second sensing electrode VSE2 arranged in the first direction DR1 may be referred to as a column electrode. In the embodiment, a portion of the first sensing electrode VSE1 and a portion of the second sensing electrode VSE2 may be arranged to overlap each other in the second direction DR2.

[0197] In an embodiment, each of the first sensing electrodes VSE1 may include a first sensing portion VSP1 and a 1-1th bridge VBP1 connecting adjacent first sensing portions VSP1 to each other. The first sensing portion VSP1 may include a first sensing pattern SP1-a and a second sensing pattern SP1-b. The 1-1th bridge VBP1 may be a portion connecting sides of the first sensing pattern SP1-a and the adjacent second sensing pattern SP1-b to each other.

[0198] In an embodiment, the first sensing pattern SP1-a of the first sensing portion VSP1 may be referred to as a 1-1th sensing pattern SP1-a, and the second sensing pattern SP1-b of the first sensing portion VSP1 may be referred to as a 1-2th sensing pattern SP1-b. In addition, the 1-1th bridge VBP1 included in the first sensing electrode VSE1 may be referred to as a first bridge.

[0199] The 1-1th bridge VBP1 may electrically connect the sides of the 1-1th sensing pattern SP1-a and the 1-2nd sensing pattern SP1-b to each other. In an embodiment, the 1-1th bridge VBP1 may be T-shaped. Figure 8 etc., although an example is shown in which one 1-1th bridge VBP1 electrically connects two adjacent first sensing parts VSP1, the number of 1-1th bridges VBP1 is not necessarily limited thereto, and adjacent first sensing parts VSP1 may be electrically connected to each other through a plurality of 1-1th bridges VBP1.

[0200] In an embodiment, each of the second sensing electrodes VSE2 may include a second sensing portion VSP2 and a 2-1st bridge VBP2 connecting adjacent second sensing portions VSP2 to each other. In an embodiment, the second sensing portion VSP2 may include a first sensing pattern SP2-a and a second sensing pattern SP2-b. The 2-1st bridge VBP2 may be a portion connecting the sides of the first sensing pattern SP2-a and the adjacent second sensing pattern SP2-b to each other.

[0201] In an embodiment, the first sensing pattern SP2-a of the second sensing portion VSP2 may be referred to as a 2-1st sensing pattern SP2-a, and the second sensing pattern SP2-b of the second sensing portion VSP2 may be referred to as a 2-2nd sensing pattern SP2-b. In addition, the 2-1st bridge VBP2 included in the second sensing electrode VSE2 may also be referred to as a first bridge.

[0202] The 2-1st bridge VBP2 may electrically connect the sides of the 2-1st sensing pattern SP2-a and the 2-2nd sensing pattern SP2-b to each other. In an embodiment, the 2-1st bridge VBP2 may be T-shaped. Figure 8etc., although an example is shown in which one 2-1st bridge VBP2 electrically connects two adjacent second sensing parts VSP2, the number of 2-1st bridges VBP2 is not necessarily limited thereto, and adjacent second sensing parts VSP2 may be electrically connected to each other via a plurality of 2-1st bridges VBP2.

[0203] The 1-1th sensing pattern SP1-a and the 2-1th sensing pattern SP2-a may be alternately arranged in the first direction DR1, and the 1-2th sensing pattern SP1-b and the 2-2nd sensing pattern SP2-b may be alternately arranged in the first direction DR1. In addition, the 1-1th sensing pattern SP1-a and the 2-2nd sensing pattern SP2-b may be disposed to overlap each other in the second direction DR2, and the 2-1st sensing pattern SP2-a and the 1-2nd sensing pattern SP1-b may be disposed to overlap each other in the second direction DR2.

[0204] In an embodiment, the input sensor 200 may include sensing electrodes VSE1 and VSE2 in two divided column directions. Each of the first sensing electrode VSE1 and the second sensing electrode VSE2 may be a column electrode disposed to extend in the first direction DR1. The first sensing electrode VSE1 and the second sensing electrode VSE2 may operate by receiving different driving signals.

[0205] In an embodiment, on a plane defined by the first direction DR1 and the second direction DR2, the 1-1th sensing pattern SP1-a and the 2-1th sensing pattern SP2-a may have the same shape as each other, and the 1-2th sensing pattern SP1-b and the 2-2nd sensing pattern SP2-b may have the same shape as each other. In an embodiment, the 1-1th sensing pattern SP1-a and the 2-2nd sensing pattern SP2-b may constitute a first sensing unit SU1, and the 2-1st sensing pattern SP2-a and the 1-2nd sensing pattern SP1-b may constitute a second sensing unit SU2.

[0206] In addition, in an embodiment, the 1-1th bridge VBP1 and the 2-1th bridge VBP2 may have the same shape as each other on a plane. For example, each of the 1-1th bridge VBP1 and the 2-1th bridge VBP2 may correspond to a first bridge connecting two same types of sensing parts arranged in the first direction DR1 to each other.

[0207] In an embodiment, the 1-1th bridge VBP1 may include a first portion VBP1-V extending longitudinally in a first direction DR1 and a second portion VBP1-H connected to an end of the first portion VBP1-V and extending longitudinally in a second direction DR2. In an embodiment, the first portion VBP1-V and the second portion VBP1-H of the 1-1th bridge VBP1 may be integral with each other (e.g., integrated with each other).

[0208] Furthermore, in an embodiment, the 2-1st bridge VBP2 may include a first portion VBP2-V extending longitudinally in the first direction DR1 and a second portion VBP2-H connected to an end of the first portion VBP2-V and extending longitudinally in the second direction DR2. In an embodiment, the first portion VBP2-V and the second portion VBP2-H of the 2-1st bridge VBP2 may be integral with each other (e.g., integrated with each other).

[0209] In an embodiment, in each of the 1-1th bridge VBP1 and the 2-1th bridge VBP2 , the first parts VBP1 -V and VBP2 -V and the second parts VBP1 -H and VBP2 -H may be independently provided in plural.

[0210] refer to Figure 6 and Figure 8 , the input sensor 200 includes a plurality of third sensing electrodes HSE. The plurality of third sensing electrodes HSE electrically connected to each other may be arranged in the second direction DR2. The third sensing electrodes HSE arranged in the second direction DR2 to form a row may be repeatedly arranged in the first direction DR1. In an embodiment, the third sensing electrodes HSE may be arranged in the second direction DR2 and may be referred to as row electrodes.

[0211] In an embodiment, the third sensing electrode HSE may include a third sensing pattern HSP and a second bridge HBP connecting adjacent third sensing patterns HSP to each other. The third sensing pattern HSP may also be referred to as a third sensing portion. The second bridge HBP may be a portion extending longitudinally in the second direction DR2 to connect adjacent third sensing patterns HSP to each other in the second direction DR2.

[0212] The second bridge HBP may have a different shape on a plane from the first bridges VBP1 and VBP2. For example, in an embodiment, the second bridge HBP may be a strip-shaped conductive pattern longitudinally extending in the second direction DR2.

[0213] In addition, in an embodiment, the arrangement interval of the second bridge HBP in the first direction DR1 may be different from the arrangement interval of the first bridges VBP1 and VBP2 in the first direction DR1. In an embodiment, in one sensing unit SU1 or SU2, a plurality of second bridges HBP may be arranged to be spaced apart from each other in the first direction DR1. In contrast, in an embodiment, one first bridge VBP1 or VBP2 overlapping with the second bridge HBP in the first direction DR1 may be provided to correspond to one sensing unit SU1 or SU2. Reference Figure 8 , one first bridge VBP1 or VBP2 may be included between the first sensing unit SU1 and the adjacent second sensing unit SU2 , and a plurality of second bridges HBP may be arranged between the first bridges VBP1 and VBP2 spaced apart from each other in the first direction DR1 .

[0214] For example, the input sensor 200 according to the embodiment may include first bridges VBP1 and VBP2 and a second bridge HBP respectively included in the first sensing unit SU1 and the second sensing unit SU2, and the first bridges VBP1 and VBP2 and the second bridge HBP may correspond to conductive patterns having different shapes on a plane, and the first bridges VBP1 and VBP2 and the second bridge HBP may be arranged at different intervals in the first direction DR1. In an embodiment, the first bridges VBP1 and VBP2 and the second bridge HBP may be uniformly distributed and arranged in the entire sensing area 200-SA of the input sensor 200.

[0215] Fig. 9A is an enlarged plan view illustrating a portion of an input sensor according to an embodiment. Fig. 9B yes Fig. 9A An enlarged plan view of area XX.

[0216] Fig. 9A Further illustration Figure 8 The bridge pattern in . Figure 8 compared to, Fig. 9A The bridge pattern further illustrated in FIG. 1 may be a dummy bridge pattern that is floated and electrically insulated from the sensing electrodes VSE1 , VSE2 , and HSE. Fig. 9B In the Fig. 9A Some components in FIG. 1 are shown, and for ease of explanation, only the bridge pattern is illustrated.

[0217] refer to Figure 6 , Fig. 9A and Fig. 9B , the input sensor 200 may include first sensing units SU1, second sensing units SU2, and a plurality of bridge groups BBP that are alternately arranged in the first direction DR1.

[0218] In an embodiment, each of the plurality of bridge groups BBP may include at least one first bridge pattern BP1 and at least one second bridge pattern BP2. The first bridge pattern BP1 may have a first shape longitudinally extending in the first direction DR1, and the second bridge pattern BP2 may have a second shape longitudinally extending in the second direction DR2.

[0219] The first bridge pattern BP1 may have a strip shape extending in the first direction DR1. In an embodiment, the first bridge pattern BP1 may be a real bridge pattern or a dummy bridge pattern. In an embodiment, the first bridge pattern BP1 may be a first portion VBP1-V and VBP2-V of the first bridges VBP1 and VBP2 or a first dummy bridge VDB insulated (e.g., electrically insulated or floating) from the first to third sensing patterns. In an embodiment, each of the first portions VBP1-V and VBP2-V of the first bridges VBP1 and VBP2 and the first dummy bridge VDB may have a strip shape extending longitudinally in the first direction DR1.

[0220] In an embodiment, the first dummy bridge VDB may have the same shape as the first portions VBP1-V and VBP2-V. In addition, the length of the first dummy bridge VDB in the first direction DR1 and the length of the first portions VBP1-V and VBP2-V in the first direction DR1 may be the same as each other.

[0221] In an embodiment, the first dummy bridge VDB may include sub-dummy bridges having different lengths in the first direction DR1. In this embodiment, at least one of the sub-dummy bridges may have the same shape and size as the first portions VBP1-V and VBP2-V, and each of the remaining sub-dummy bridges may have a length different from that of each of the first portions VBP1-V and VBP2-V.

[0222] The second bridge pattern BP2 may have a strip shape extending longitudinally in the second direction DR2. In an embodiment, the second bridge pattern BP2 may be a real bridge pattern or a dummy bridge pattern. In an embodiment, the second bridge pattern BP2 may be a second bridge HBP that electrically connects adjacent third sensing patterns HSP to each other, second portions VBP1-H and VBP2-H of the first bridges VBP1 and VBP2, or a second dummy bridge HDB that is insulated (e.g., electrically insulated or floating) from the first to third sensing patterns. In an embodiment, each of the second bridge HBP, the second portions VBP1-H and VBP2-H of the first bridges VBP1 and VBP2, and the second dummy bridge HDB may have a strip shape extending longitudinally in the second direction DR2.

[0223] exist Fig. 9A and Fig. 9B In the embodiment illustrated in FIG. 2 , the second dummy bridge HDB may include a 2-1st dummy bridge HDB1 and a 2-2nd dummy bridge HDB2. Each of the 2-1st dummy bridge HDB1 and the 2-2nd dummy bridge HDB2 may have a bar shape extending longitudinally in the second direction DR2. The 2-1st dummy bridge HDB1 and the 2-2nd dummy bridge HDB2 may have different lengths from each other in the second direction DR2.

[0224] In an embodiment, the 2-1st dummy bridge HDB1 may have the same shape as the second portions VBP1-H and VBP2-H on a plane, and the 2-2nd dummy bridge HDB2 may have the same shape as the second bridge HBP on a plane. For example, the lengths of the 2-1st dummy bridge HDB1 and the second portions VBP1-H and VBP2-H in the second direction DR2 may be substantially the same as each other, and the lengths of the 2-2nd dummy bridge HDB2 and the second bridge HBP in the second direction DR2 may be substantially the same as each other.

[0225] In an embodiment, a first dummy bridge pattern having the same shape as the first bridges VBP1 and VBP2 may be provided by combining the first dummy bridge VDB and the second dummy bridge HDB. Fig. 9A and Fig. 9B In the embodiment illustrated in , the first dummy bridge pattern may be composed of the first dummy bridge VDB and the 2-1st dummy bridge HDB1. A second dummy bridge pattern having the same shape as the second bridge HBP may be provided as the 2-2nd dummy bridge HDB2.

[0226] In an embodiment, in the input sensor 200, a plurality of bridge groups BBP may be evenly distributed and arranged. The bridge group BBP may have a specific pattern shape (e.g., a specific pattern shape). In an embodiment, the bridge group BBP may include at least one real bridge pattern and at least one dummy bridge pattern, or may be provided only as a plurality of dummy bridge patterns. A bridge group BBP including a plurality of bridges may be referred to as a bridge.

[0227] exist Fig. 9A and Fig. 9B In the embodiment illustrated in FIG, one bridge group BBP may be composed of one first bridge pattern BP1 and three second bridge patterns BP2. For example, in an embodiment, one bridge group BBP may be composed of one first bridge pattern BP1 and two types of second bridge patterns BP2 having different lengths from each other in the second direction DR2.

[0228] In an embodiment, one first bridge pattern BP1, a second bridge pattern BP2 disposed at each of both ends of the first bridge pattern BP1 spaced apart from each other in the first direction DR1, and a second bridge pattern BP2 of a different type spaced apart from the second bridge pattern BP2 disposed at one end of the first bridge pattern BP1 may constitute one bridge group BBP. Fig. 9A and Fig. 9B In the embodiment illustrated in FIG, at least one of the bridge groups BBP may be composed of two 2-1th virtual bridges HDB1, a first virtual bridge VDB arranged between the 2-1th virtual bridge HDB1 (for example, arranged between the 2-1th virtual bridge HDB1 in the first direction DR1), and a 2-2nd virtual bridge HDB2 spaced apart from the first virtual bridge VDB (for example, spaced apart from the first virtual bridge VDB in the first direction DR1). In addition, at least one of the bridge groups BBP can be composed of a first bridge VBP1 or VBP2, a 2-1st virtual bridge HDB1 and a second bridge HBP, or at least one of the bridge groups BBP can be composed of two 2-1st virtual bridges HDB1, a first virtual bridge VDB arranged between the 2-1st virtual bridges HDB1 (for example, arranged between the 2-1st virtual bridges HDB1 in the first direction DR1), and a second bridge HBP separated from the first virtual bridge VDB (for example, separated from the first virtual bridge VDB in the first direction DR1).

[0229] Fig. 9C is a plan view of an input sensor 200 including some configurations according to an embodiment. Fig. 9C In FIG. 1 , only the arrangement of the bridge group BBP is briefly illustrated. Fig. 9C In the input sensor 200 according to the embodiment, the bridge groups BBP may be uniformly arranged throughout the sensing area 200-SA. In the embodiment, as described above, each of the bridge groups BBP may include at least one real bridge pattern and at least one dummy bridge pattern, or may be provided only as a plurality of dummy bridge patterns.

[0230] A plurality of dummy bridge patterns may be provided to reduce external visibility caused by real bridge patterns having different shapes and arrangement intervals. The display device according to the embodiment may include a bridge group BBP including different bridge patterns in the input sensor 200, and the plurality of bridge groups BBP may be distributed throughout the sensing area 200-SA and arranged to be spaced apart from each other at predetermined intervals, thereby reducing visibility of a specific pattern to achieve excellent display quality.

[0231] Fig.10 1 is a schematic plan view illustrating a partial area of ​​a display device according to an embodiment. For ease of explanation, Fig.10 Only some configurations of the emission areas LA1, LA2, and LA3 of the display panel and the input sensors are briefly illustrated. Fig.10 The diagram has Figure 4A An example of a display device with an arrangement of emission areas LA1, LA2 and LA3 illustrated in FIG.

[0232] refer to Figure 8 , Fig. 9A and Fig.10 The input sensor includes a plurality of sensing patterns SP1-a, SP1-b, SP2-a, SP2-b, and HSP, and each of the sensing patterns SP1-a, SP1-b, SP2-a, SP2-b, and HSP may include a mesh pattern MP. The mesh pattern MP may include a plurality of mesh lines ML1, ML2, and ML3 defining a plurality of opening areas EOP1, EOP2, and EOP3.

[0233] In an embodiment, the grid lines may include a first grid line ML1 extending longitudinally in the first direction DR1 and a second grid line ML2 extending longitudinally in the second direction DR2. In addition, the plurality of grid patterns MP may further include a third grid line ML3 extending longitudinally in the second direction DR2. In an embodiment, the third grid line ML3 may be disposed between two adjacent second grid lines ML2 (e.g., between two adjacent second grid lines ML2 in the first direction DR1). The third grid line ML3 may be disposed between the first emission area LA1 and the second emission area LA2 in the first direction DR1. In an embodiment, the first grid line ML1, the second grid line ML2, and the third grid line ML3 may be connected to each other and have an integral shape.

[0234] In an embodiment, each of the first grid lines ML1 may extend in the first direction DR1, and the first grid lines ML1 may be arranged to be spaced apart from each other in the second direction DR2. Each of the second grid lines ML2 may extend in the second direction DR2, and the second grid lines ML2 may be arranged to be spaced apart from each other in the first direction DR1. The second grid lines ML2 may intersect the first grid lines ML1 on a plane, and may have an integral shape. In addition, each of the third grid lines ML3 may extend in the second direction DR2, and the third grid lines ML3 may be arranged in the first direction DR1 and the second direction DR2. The third grid lines ML3 and the second grid lines ML2 may be alternately arranged in the first direction DR1.

[0235] In an embodiment, the mesh pattern MP may include first to third opening areas EOP1, EOP2, and EOP3 defined by first to third mesh lines ML1, ML2, and ML3. Fig.10 In the embodiment illustrated in FIG. 1 , each of the first opening area EOP1 and the second opening area EOP2 may be defined by being surrounded by the first to third grid lines ML1, ML2, and ML3, and the third opening area EOP3 may be defined by being surrounded by the first grid lines ML1 and the second grid lines ML2. The area in which the first to third opening areas EOP1, EOP2, and EOP3 are defined may be an area overlapping the first to third emission areas LA1, LA2, and LA3, respectively (e.g., an area overlapping the first to third emission areas LA1, LA2, and LA3, respectively, in a plan view).

[0236] In an embodiment, the first to third opening regions EOP1, EOP2, and EOP3 may have different surface areas from each other on a plane. However, embodiments of the inventive concept are not necessarily limited thereto, and the surface areas of the first to third opening regions EOP1, EOP2, and EOP3 on a plane may be variously changed in consideration of the surface areas and shapes of the emission regions LA1, LA2, and LA3.

[0237] Furthermore, the embodiments of the present inventive concept are not necessarily limited to Fig.10 For example, in some embodiments, the arrangement and shape of the first to third grid lines ML1, ML2 and ML3 and the first to third opening areas EOP1, EOP2 and EOP3 within the grid pattern MP may be such as according to the display panel 100 (see Figure 3 ) of the pixel PX (see Figure 3 )'s arrangement and shape are changed differently.

[0238] The first to third mesh lines ML1, ML2, and ML3 may be conductive patterns. In an embodiment, the first to third mesh lines ML1, ML2, and ML3 constituting the sensing pattern may be connected to the second conductive layer 240 (see Figure 5 ) corresponding to the portion. In an embodiment, the bridge patterns HBP, VBP, and HDB may be disposed to overlap with the grid lines ML1, ML2, and ML3 (eg, overlap with the grid lines ML1, ML2, and ML3 in a plan view). Fig.10 In the figure, only some of the first bridge VBP, the second bridge HBP and the second virtual bridge HDB are illustrated, but constitute a reference Figures 8 to 9C The bridge patterns of the bridge group BBP described in EMBODIMENTS etc. may be disposed to overlap with the mesh lines ML1, ML2, and ML3.

[0239] In the following, reference will be made to FIG. 11A to FIG. 19BAn input sensor according to an embodiment is described. FIG. 11A to FIG. 19B In the description of etc., no further description or reference is required. Figures 1 to 10 The contents explained are repeated, and in order to make the explanation concise, the differences will be mainly explained.

[0240] Fig.11A and Fig. 12A is an enlarged plan view illustrating a portion of an input sensor according to an embodiment of the inventive concept. Fig. 11B and Fig. 12B 1 is an enlarged plan view illustrating some configurations of input sensors according to embodiments of the present invention. FIG. 11A to FIG. 12B Corresponding to including Figure 8 An embodiment of a sensing electrode of the type illustrated in FIG. Fig.11A and Fig. 12A Graphics and Figure 6 The part corresponding to area AA. Fig.11A and Fig. 12A In addition to the Figure 8 Additional bridge patterns in addition to the real bridge pattern shown in . Figure 8 compared to, Fig.11A and Fig. 12A The bridge pattern additionally illustrated in FIG. 1 may be a dummy bridge pattern electrically floating and insulated from the sensing electrodes VSE1 , VSE2 , and HSE. Fig. 11B In, omitted Fig.11A Some of the components in FIG. 2 are shown, and only the bridge pattern in region XX-a is shown. Fig. 12B In, omitted Fig. 12A Some components in are shown, and only the bridge pattern in area XX-b is illustrated.

[0241] In an embodiment, FIG. 11A to FIG. 12B Each of the plurality of bridge groups BBP-a and BBP-b illustrated in FIG. 4 may include at least one first bridge pattern BP1 having a stripe shape longitudinally extending in a first direction DR1 and at least one second bridge pattern BP2 having a stripe shape longitudinally extending in a second direction DR2.

[0242] refer to Fig.11A and Fig. 11BIn an embodiment, the first bridge pattern BP1 may be a first portion VBP1-V and VBP2-V of the first bridges VBP1 and VBP2 or a first dummy bridge VDB insulated (e.g., electrically insulated or floating) from the first to third sensing patterns. In addition, the second bridge pattern BP2 may be a second bridge HBP, a second portion VBP1-H and VBP2-H of the first bridges VBP1 and VBP2, or a second dummy bridge HDB insulated (e.g., electrically insulated or floating) from the first to third sensing patterns. The second dummy bridge HDB may include a 2-1st dummy bridge HDB1 and a 2-2nd dummy bridge HDB2 having different lengths from each other in the second direction DR2.

[0243] exist Fig.11A and Fig. 11B In the embodiment illustrated in FIG, one bridge group BBP-a may be composed of three first bridge patterns BP1 and three second bridge patterns BP2. For example, in an embodiment, one bridge group BBP-a may be composed of three first bridge patterns BP1 having the same length as each other in the first direction DR1 and two types of second bridge patterns BP2 having different lengths in the second direction DR2.

[0244] Three first bridge patterns BP1, a second bridge pattern BP2 spaced apart from each other in the first direction DR1 and respectively disposed at one end and the other end (e.g., the first end and the second end) of the first bridge pattern BP1, and a second bridge pattern BP2 of a different type spaced apart from the second bridge pattern BP2 disposed at one end of the first bridge pattern BP1 may constitute one bridge group BBP-a. Fig.11A and Fig. 11BIn the embodiment illustrated in FIG, at least one of the bridge groups BBP-a may be composed of two 2-1st virtual bridges HDB1, three first virtual bridges VDB arranged between the 2-1st virtual bridges HDB1 (for example, arranged between the 2-1st virtual bridges HDB1 in the first direction DR1), and a 2-2nd virtual bridge HDB2 spaced apart from the first virtual bridge VDB (for example, spaced apart from the first virtual bridge VDB in the first direction DR1). In addition, in an embodiment, at least one of the bridge groups BBP-a may be composed of one first bridge VBP1 or VBP2, one 2-1st dummy bridge HDB1, one second bridge HBP, and two first dummy bridges VDB, or at least one of the bridge groups BBP-a may be composed of two 2-1st dummy bridges HDB1, three first dummy bridges VDB arranged between the 2-1st dummy bridges HDB1 (for example, arranged between the 2-1st dummy bridges HDB1 in the first direction DR1), and a second bridge HBP spaced apart from the first dummy bridge VDB (for example, spaced apart from the first dummy bridge VDB in the first direction DR1).

[0245] refer to Fig. 12A and Fig. 12B In an embodiment, the first bridge pattern BP1 may be a first portion VBP1-V and VBP2-V of the first bridges VBP1 and VBP2 or a first dummy bridge VDB insulated (e.g., electrically insulated or floating) from the first to third sensing patterns. In addition, the second bridge pattern BP2 may be a second bridge HBP, a second portion VBP1-H and VBP2-H of the first bridges VBP1 and VBP2, or a second dummy bridge HDB insulated (e.g., electrically insulated or floating) from the first to third sensing patterns. In an embodiment, the first dummy bridge VDB may include a 1-1th dummy bridge VDB1 and a 1-2th dummy bridge VDB2 having lengths different from each other in the first direction DR1. At least one of the 1-1th dummy bridge VDB1 and the 1-2nd dummy bridge VDB2 may be referred to as a third dummy bridge. Furthermore, the second dummy bridge HDB may include a 2-1st dummy bridge HDB1 and a 2-2nd dummy bridge HDB2 having different lengths from each other in the second direction DR2. At least one of the 2-1st dummy bridge HDB1 and the 2-2nd dummy bridge HDB2 may be referred to as a fourth dummy bridge.

[0246] In the embodiment, the length W of the 2-1st dummy bridge HDB1 in the second direction DR2 is HB It may be smaller than the length W of the 2-2 dummy bridge HDB2 in the second direction DR2 HPIn the embodiment, the length W of the 2-1st dummy bridge HDB1 in the second direction DR2 is HB The length of the second parts VBP1-H and VBP2-H of the first bridges VBP1 and VBP2 may correspond to the length of the second parts VBP1-H and VBP2-H of the first bridges VBP1 and VBP2, and the length W of the 2-2 th dummy bridge HDB2 in the second direction DR2 may correspond to the length of the second parts VBP1-H and VBP2-H of the first bridges VBP1 and VBP2. HP May correspond to the length of the second bridge HBP. In an embodiment, the length of the 1-2 th dummy bridge VDB2 in the first direction DR1 may correspond to the length of the first parts VBP1 -V and VBP2 -V of the first bridges VBP1 and VBP2 .

[0247] exist Fig. 12A and Fig. 12B In the embodiment illustrated in FIG, one bridge group BBP-b may be composed of four first bridge patterns BP1 and three second bridge patterns BP2. For example, in an embodiment, one bridge group BBP-b may be composed of two or more types of first bridge patterns BP1 having different lengths from each other in the first direction DR1 and two or more types of second bridge patterns BP2 having different lengths from each other in the second direction DR2.

[0248] exist Fig. 12A and Fig. 12B In the embodiment illustrated in the figure, at least one of the bridge groups BBP-b may be composed of two 2nd-1st dummy bridges HDB1, two 1st-1st dummy bridges VDB1, two 1st-2nd dummy bridges VDB2, and one 2nd-2nd dummy bridge HDB2. In addition, at least one of the bridge groups BBP-b may be composed of one first bridge VBP1 or VBP2, one 2nd-1st dummy bridge HDB1, one second bridge HBP, two 1st-1st dummy bridges VDB1, and one 1st-2nd dummy bridge VDB2, or at least one of the bridge groups BBP-b may be composed of two 2nd-1st dummy bridges HDB1, two 1st-1st dummy bridges VDB1, two 1st-2nd dummy bridges VDB2, and one second bridge HBP.

[0249] Fig. 9A , Fig.11A , Fig. 12A The configuration of the bridge groups BBP, BBP-a and BBP-b shown in FIG. 1 can be applied to a case where the sensing electrodes have Figure 8 An example of an embodiment of the configuration of the sensing electrode illustrated in FIG. Figure 8 In the input sensor of the configuration of the sensing electrodes shown in FIG. Fig. 9A , Fig.11A , Fig. 12AIn addition to the forms shown in the figures, the bridge group may also include at least one first bridge pattern BP1 having a shape extending longitudinally in the first direction DR1 and at least one second bridge pattern BP2 having a shape extending longitudinally in the second direction DR2, and may be applied without limitation as long as the bridge group is distributed and arranged throughout the sensing area.

[0250] Fig.13 , Fig.14A , Fig.15A and Fig.16A is an enlarged plan view illustrating a portion of an input sensor according to an embodiment. Fig.13 , Fig.14A , Fig.15A and Fig.16A Graphics and Figure 6 The area AA corresponds to the area AA-1. Fig.13 In, with Fig.14A , Fig.15A and Fig.16A In comparison, a portion of the bridge pattern is omitted. Fig. 14B is an enlarged plan view illustrating some configurations of input sensors according to an embodiment, Fig. 15B is an enlarged plan view illustrating some configurations of input sensors according to an embodiment, and Fig. 16B is an enlarged plan view illustrating some configurations of input sensors according to embodiments.

[0251] refer to Figure 6 and Fig.13 , the input sensor 200 may include a first sensing unit SU1 and a second sensing unit SU2. The first sensing unit SU1 and the second sensing unit SU2 may include first sensing patterns SP1-a and SP2-a, second sensing patterns SP1-b and SP2-b, and a third sensing pattern HSP, respectively. Figure 8 Compared with the embodiment shown in the figure, Fig.13 An example is illustrated in which the second sensing patterns SP1 - b and SP2 - b and the third sensing pattern HSP included in each of the sensing units SU1 and SU2 are different in number.

[0252] exist Fig.13In the embodiment illustrated in FIG. 1 , one of the sensing units SU1 and SU2 may include one first sensing pattern SP1-a or SP2-a, two second sensing patterns SP1-b or SP2-b, and a plurality of third sensing patterns HSP between which the two second sensing patterns SP1-b or SP2-b are interposed (e.g., interposed in the second direction DR2). In an embodiment, each group of the third sensing patterns HSP spaced apart from each other between which the second sensing patterns SP1-b and SP2-b are interposed may include three sensing patterns HSP spaced apart from each other in the first direction DR1. However, embodiments of the inventive concept are not necessarily limited thereto.

[0253] The two first bridges VBP1 and VBP2 may be disposed between the first sensing unit SU1 and the second sensing unit SU2 adjacent to each other in the first direction DR1. Each of the two first bridges VBP1 and VBP2 may overlap with a plurality of second bridges HBP included in one sensing unit SU1 or SU2 in the first direction DR1. In an embodiment, three second bridges HBP may be disposed between the two first bridges VBP1 and VBP2 adjacent to each other in the first direction DR1.

[0254] In an embodiment, the first bridges VBP1 and VBP2 may include first portions VBP1-V and VBP2-V having a shape extending longitudinally in the first direction DR1 and second portions VBP1-H and VBP2-H connected to and integrated with the first portions VBP1-V and VBP2-V. Each of the second portions VBP1-H and VBP2-H may have a shape extending longitudinally in the second direction DR2.

[0255] In an embodiment, the second bridge HBP may have a strip shape extending in the second direction DR2. In an embodiment, the first bridges VBP1 and VBP2 constituted by the first portions VBP1-V and VBP2-V and the second portions VBP1-H and VBP2-H and the strip-shaped second bridge HBP may have shapes different from each other on a plane. In addition, the first bridges VBP1 and VBP2 and the second bridge HBP may be arranged at different intervals in the first direction DR1.

[0256] exist Fig.13 In the embodiment, each of the first sensing electrode VSE1 and the second sensing electrode VSE2 may correspond to a column electrode extending in the first direction DR1, and the third sensing electrode HSE may correspond to a row electrode extending in the second direction DR2.

[0257] exist Fig.13In the embodiment illustrated in FIG. 1 , each of the first sensing electrodes VSE1 may include a first sensing portion VSP1 and a 1-1 bridge VBP1 connecting the first sensing portions VSP1 to each other. In an embodiment, the first sensing portion VSP1 may include a first sensing pattern SP1-a and a second sensing pattern SP1-b. In addition, each of the second sensing electrodes VSE2 may include a second sensing portion VSP2 and a 2-1 bridge VBP2 connecting the second sensing portions VSP2 to each other. In an embodiment, the second sensing portion VSP2 may include a first sensing pattern SP2-a and a second sensing pattern SP2-b. The third sensing electrode HSE may include a third sensing pattern HSP and a second bridge HBP connecting the third sensing patterns HSP to each other.

[0258] exist Fig.14A , Fig.15A and Fig.16A In addition to Fig.13 Additional bridge patterns other than the bridge patterns illustrated in FIG. Fig.13 compared to, Fig.14A , Fig.15A and Fig.16A The bridge pattern additionally illustrated in FIG. 1 may be a dummy bridge pattern that is floated and insulated from the sensing electrodes VSE1 , VSE2 , and HSE. Fig. 14B In, omitted Fig.14A Some of the components in FIG. 1 are shown, and only the bridge pattern in region XX-1 is shown. Fig. 15B In, omitted Fig.15A Some of the components in FIG. 1 are shown, and only the bridge pattern in region XX-1a is shown. Fig. 16B In, omitted Fig.16A , and only the bridge pattern in area XX-1b is illustrated.

[0259] In an embodiment, FIG. 14A to FIG. 16B Each of the plurality of bridge groups BBP-1, BBP-1a, and BBP-1b illustrated in FIG may include at least one first bridge pattern BP1 having a strip shape longitudinally extending in a first direction DR1 and at least one second bridge pattern BP2 having a strip shape longitudinally extending in a second direction DR2.

[0260] refer to Fig.14A and Fig. 14BIn an embodiment, the first bridge pattern BP1 may be first portions VBP1-V and VBP2-V of the first bridges VBP1 and VBP2 or a first dummy bridge VDB insulated (e.g., electrically insulated or floating) from the first to third sensing patterns. In addition, the second bridge pattern BP2 may be a second bridge HBP, second portions VBP1-H and VBP2-H of the first bridges VBP1 and VBP2, or a second dummy bridge HDB-S insulated (e.g., electrically insulated or floating) from the first to third sensing patterns. In an embodiment, the second dummy bridge HDB-S may be an edge dummy pattern longitudinally extending from ends of the second portions VBP1-H and VBP2-H in the second direction DR2.

[0261] exist Fig.14A and Fig. 14B In the embodiment illustrated in FIG, one bridge group BBP-1 may be composed of three first bridge patterns BP1 and five second bridge patterns BP2. For example, in an embodiment, one bridge group BBP-1 may be composed of two different types of first bridge patterns BP1 having different lengths from each other in the first direction DR1 and three types of second bridge patterns BP2 having different lengths in the second direction DR2.

[0262] In an embodiment, one bridge group BBP-1 may be composed of first parts VBP1-V and VBP2-V of first bridges VBP1 and VBP2, second parts VBP1-H and VBP2-H of first bridges VBP1 and VBP2, a second dummy bridge HDB-S connected to both ends of the second parts VBP1-H and VBP2-H (e.g., directly connected to both ends of the second parts VBP1-H and VBP2-H), three second bridges HBP arranged to be spaced apart from each other in a first direction DR1, and two first dummy bridges VDB arranged to be spaced apart from each other in a second direction DR2. A plurality of bridge groups BBP-1 may be evenly distributed and arranged throughout the sensing area.

[0263] refer to Fig.15A and Fig. 15BIn an embodiment, the first bridge pattern BP1 may be a first portion VBP1-V and VBP2-V of the first bridges VBP1 and VBP2 or a first dummy bridge VDB insulated (e.g., electrically insulated or floating) from the first to third sensing patterns. In addition, in an embodiment, the second bridge pattern BP2 may be a second bridge HBP, a second portion VBP1-H and VBP2-H of the first bridges VBP1 and VBP2, or a second dummy bridge HDB-S insulated (e.g., electrically insulated or floating) from the first to third sensing patterns. In an embodiment, the first dummy bridge VDB may include a 1-1th dummy bridge VDB1 and a 1-2th dummy bridge VDB2 having lengths different from each other in the first direction DR1. At least one of the 1-1th dummy bridge VDB1 and the 1-2nd dummy bridge VDB2 may be referred to as a third dummy bridge. The second dummy bridge HDB-S may be an edge dummy pattern longitudinally extending from ends of the second portions VBP1-H and VBP2-H in the second direction DR2. The second dummy bridge HDB-S may also be referred to as a fourth dummy bridge.

[0264] exist Fig.15A and Fig. 15B In the embodiment illustrated in FIG, one bridge group BBP-1a may be composed of four first bridge patterns BP1 and five second bridge patterns BP2. For example, in the embodiment, one bridge group BBP-1a may be composed of three types of first bridge patterns BP1 distinguished from each other and three types of second bridge patterns BP2 having different lengths from each other in the second direction DR2.

[0265] In an embodiment, one bridge group BBP-1a may be composed of first parts VBP1-V and VBP2-V of first bridges VBP1 and VBP2, second parts VBP1-H and VBP2-H of first bridges VBP1 and VBP2, second dummy bridges HDB-S connected to both ends of second parts VBP1-H and VBP2-H (e.g., directly connected to both ends of second parts VBP1-H and VBP2-H), three second bridges HBP spaced apart from each other in the first direction DR1, 1-1 dummy bridges VDB1 having a shape longitudinally extending in the first direction DR1 and spaced apart in the second direction DR2, and 1-2 dummy bridges VDB2 disposed between 1-1 dummy bridges VDB1 spaced apart in the second direction DR2. A plurality of bridge groups BBP-1a may be evenly distributed and arranged throughout the sensing area.

[0266] refer to Fig.16A and Fig. 16BIn an embodiment, the first bridge pattern BP1 may be the first portions VBP1-V and VBP2-V of the first bridges VBP1 and VBP2 or the first dummy bridge VDB insulated (e.g., electrically insulated or floating) from the first to third sensing patterns. In addition, in an embodiment, the second bridge pattern BP2 may be the second bridge HBP, the second portions VBP1-H and VBP2-H of the first bridges VBP1 and VBP2, or the second dummy bridge HDB-S insulated (e.g., electrically insulated or floating) from the first to third sensing patterns. In an embodiment, the second dummy bridge HDB-S may be an edge dummy pattern longitudinally extending from the ends of the second portions VBP1-H and VBP2-H in the second direction DR2.

[0267] exist Fig.16A and Fig. 16B In the embodiment illustrated in FIG. 1 , one bridge group BBP- 1 b may consist of one first bridge pattern BP1 and two second bridge patterns BP2 , or one bridge group BBP- 1 b may consist of one bridge pattern BP1 and three second bridge patterns BP2 .

[0268] In an embodiment, at least one bridge group BBP-1b may be composed of first portions VBP1-V and VBP2-V of first bridges VBP1 and VBP2, second portions VBP1-H and VBP2-H of first bridges VBP1 and VBP2, a second dummy bridge HDB-S connected to both ends of the second portions VBP1-H and VBP2-H (e.g., directly connected to both ends of the second portions VBP1-H and VBP2-H), and a second bridge HBP arranged to be spaced apart from the second portions VBP1-H and VBP2-H in the first direction DR1. In addition, in an embodiment, at least one bridge group BBP-1b may be composed of a first dummy bridge VDB and two second bridges HBP arranged to be spaced apart from each other in the first direction DR1. In the bridge group BBP-1b, the sum of the lengths of the second parts VBP1-H and VBP2-H of the first bridges VBP1 and VBP2 and the second dummy bridge HDB-S respectively connected to both ends of the second parts VBP1-H and VBP2-H (e.g., directly connected to both ends of the second parts VBP1-H and VBP2-H) in the second direction DR2 may be substantially equal to the length of the second bridge HBP in the second direction DR2. A plurality of bridge groups BBP-1b may be uniformly distributed and arranged throughout the sensing area.

[0269] Fig.14A , Fig.15A , Fig.16A The configuration of the bridge groups BBP-1, BBP-1a and BBP-1b shown in FIG. 1 is applicable to a case where the sensing electrodes have Fig.13 An example of an embodiment of the configuration of the sensing electrode illustrated in FIG. Fig.13 In the input sensor of the configuration of the sensing electrodes shown in FIG. Fig.14A , Fig.15A , Fig.16A In addition to the forms shown in the figures, the bridge group may also include at least one first bridge pattern BP1 having a shape extending longitudinally in the first direction DR1 and at least one second bridge pattern BP2 having a shape extending longitudinally in the second direction DR2, and may be applied without limitation as long as the bridge group is distributed and arranged throughout the sensing area.

[0270] Fig.17 , Fig.18A and Fig.19A is an enlarged plan view illustrating a portion of an input sensor according to an embodiment. Fig.17 , Fig.18A and Fig.19A Graphics and Figure 6 The area AA corresponds to the area AA-2. Fig.17 In, with Fig.18A and Fig.19A In comparison, a portion of the bridge pattern is omitted. Fig.18B It is only a picture Fig.18A An enlarged plan view of some configurations of input sensors in a partial area, and Fig.19B It is only a picture Fig.19A Magnified plan view of some configurations of input sensors in a partial area.

[0271] exist Fig.18A and Fig.19A In addition to Fig.17 Additional bridge patterns other than the bridge patterns illustrated in FIG. Fig.17 compared to, Fig.18A and Fig.19A The bridge pattern additionally illustrated in FIG. 1 may be a dummy bridge pattern that is floated and electrically insulated from the sensing electrodes VSE1 , VSE2 , HSE, and HSE-M. Fig.18B In, omitted Fig.18A Some components in , and for ease of explanation, only the bridge pattern in area XX-2 is illustrated. Fig.19B In, omitted Fig.19A Some components in the figure are shown, and for ease of explanation, only the bridge pattern in area XX-2a is illustrated.

[0272] refer to Figure 6 and Fig.17, the input sensor 200 may include a first sensing unit SU1 and a second sensing unit SU2. In an embodiment, the first sensing unit SU1 and the second sensing unit SU2 may include first sensing patterns SP1-a and SP2-a, second sensing patterns SP1-b and SP2-b, and a third sensing pattern HSP, respectively. Fig.17 , each of the first sensing unit SU1 and the second sensing unit SU2 may further include a fourth sensing pattern HSE-M. In addition, the second sensing patterns SP1-b and SP2-b included in each of the first sensing unit SU1 and the second sensing unit SU2 may respectively include first sub-patterns SSP1 and SSP3 and second sub-patterns SSP2 and SSP4 spaced apart from each other in the first direction DR1.

[0273] In an embodiment, the first sub-patterns SSP1 and SSP3 and the second sub-patterns SSP2 and SSP4 may be spaced apart from each other in the first direction DR1, and the fourth sensing pattern HSE-M may be between the first sub-pattern SSP1 and the second sub-pattern SSP2 and between the first sub-pattern SSP3 and the second sub-pattern SSP4. The fourth sensing pattern HSE-M may have a shape extending longitudinally in the second direction DR2. Figure 8 and Fig.13 Compared with the input sensor of the embodiment shown in FIG. Fig.17 The input sensor of the embodiment illustrated in the figure may further include a third bridge MBP in each of the first sensing unit SU1 and the second sensing unit SU2. The third bridge MBP may electrically connect the first sub-pattern SSP1 to the second sub-pattern SSP2 and electrically connect the first sub-pattern SSP3 to the second sub-pattern SSP4. In an embodiment, the third bridge MBP may have a strip shape extending longitudinally in the first direction DR1. The third bridge MBP may be classified as the first bridge pattern BP1. In an embodiment, the third bridge MBP may be a conductive pattern and may be connected to the first conductive layer 220 (see Figure 5 ) are arranged on the same layer. For example, the third bridge MBP may be on the first conductive layer 220 (see Figure 5 ) included in the conductive pattern.

[0274] One first bridge VBP1 or VBP2 may be disposed between the first sensing unit SU1 and the second sensing unit SU2 adjacent to each other in the first direction DR1. The first bridges VBP1 and VBP2 may overlap with the second bridge HBP in the first direction DR1. In addition, the first bridges VBP1 and VBP2, the second bridge HBP, and the third bridge MBP may overlap with each other in the first direction DR1. Each of the second bridges HBP may be disposed between two first bridges VBP1 and VBP2 adjacent to each other in the first direction DR1. In addition, one third bridge MBP may be disposed between the second bridges HBP spaced apart from each other in the first direction DR1 within one sensing unit SU1 or SU2.

[0275] In an embodiment, the first bridges VBP1 and VBP2 may include first portions VBP1-V and VBP2-V having a shape extending longitudinally in the first direction DR1 and second portions VBP1-H and VBP2-H connected to and integrated with the first portions VBP1-V and VBP2-V. Each of the second portions VBP1-H and VBP2-H may have a shape extending longitudinally in the second direction DR2.

[0276] The third bridge MBP may have a shape extending longitudinally in the first direction DR1, and the lengths of the first portions VBP1-V and VBP2-V in the first direction DR1 may be the same as or different from each other. In an embodiment, the first bridges VBP1 and VBP2 constituted by the first portions VBP1-V and VBP2-V and the second portions VBP1-H and VBP2-H and the strip-shaped third bridge MBP extending in the first direction DR1 may have different shapes on a plane.

[0277] In an embodiment, the second bridge HBP may have a bar shape extending longitudinally in the second direction DR2. In an embodiment, the first bridges VBP1 and VBP2 constituted by the first portions VBP1-V and VBP2-V and the second portions VBP1-H and VBP2-H and the bar-shaped second bridge HBP may have different shapes on a plane.

[0278] For example, in an embodiment, the first bridges VBP1 and VBP2, the second bridge HBP, and the third bridge MBP may have different shapes on a plane. The first bridges VBP1 and VBP2 and the second bridge HBP may be arranged at different intervals in the first direction DR1. In addition, the third bridge MBP and the second bridge HBP may be arranged at different intervals in the first direction DR1.

[0279] exist Fig.17In the embodiment, each of the first sensing electrode VSE1 and the second sensing electrode VSE2 may correspond to a column electrode extending in the first direction DR1, and the third sensing electrode HSE may correspond to a row electrode extending in the second direction DR2.

[0280] exist Fig.17 In the embodiment illustrated in , each of the first sensing electrodes VSE1 may include a first sensing portion VSP1 and a 1-1th bridge VBP1 connecting the first sensing portions VSP1 to each other. The first sensing portion VSP1 may include a first sensing pattern SP1-a and a second sensing pattern SP1-b. In addition, each of the second sensing electrodes VSE2 may include a second sensing portion VSP2 and a 2-1th bridge VBP2 connecting the second sensing portions VSP2 to each other. The second sensing portion VSP2 may include a first sensing pattern SP2-a and a second sensing pattern SP2-b. The third sensing electrode HSE may include a third sensing pattern HSP and a second bridge HBP connecting the third sensing patterns HSP to each other. In Fig.17 In the embodiment illustrated in FIG. 2 , each of the second sensing patterns SP1 - b and SP2 - b may be composed of two sub-patterns spaced apart from each other (eg, spaced apart from each other in the first direction DR1 ).

[0281] exist Fig.17 In the embodiment illustrated in FIG. 2 , the fourth sensing patterns HSE-M may be referred to as fourth sensing electrodes. The fourth sensing patterns HSE-M arranged in the second direction DR2 may be electrically connected to each other.

[0282] FIG. 18A to FIG. 19B Each of the plurality of bridge groups BBP-2 and BBP-2a illustrated in FIG. 2 may include at least one first bridge pattern BP1 having a stripe shape longitudinally extending in the first direction DR1 and at least one second bridge pattern BP2 having a stripe shape longitudinally extending in the second direction DR2.

[0283] refer to Fig.18A and Fig.18BIn an embodiment, the first bridge pattern BP1 may be a first portion VBP1-V and VBP2-V of the first bridges VBP1 and VBP2, a third bridge MBP connecting the first sub-patterns SSP1 and SSP3 to the second sub-patterns SSP2 and SSP4, or a first dummy bridge VDB insulated (e.g., electrically insulated or floating) from the first to third sensing patterns. In addition, in an embodiment, the second bridge pattern BP2 may be a second bridge HBP, a second portion VBP1-H and VBP2-H of the first bridges VBP1 and VBP2, or a second dummy bridge HDB insulated (e.g., electrically insulated or floating) from the first to third sensing patterns. In an embodiment, the second dummy bridge HDB may include a 2-1st dummy bridge HDB1 and a 2-2nd dummy bridge HDB2 having lengths different from each other in the second direction DR2. In an embodiment, at least one of the first dummy bridges VDB may be referred to as a third dummy bridge, and at least one of the second dummy bridges HDB may be referred to as a fourth dummy bridge.

[0284] exist Fig.18A and Fig.18B In the embodiment illustrated in FIG. 1 , one bridge group BBP- 2 may be composed of one first bridge pattern BP1 and four second bridge patterns BP2 , or one bridge group BBP- 2 may be composed of two first bridge patterns BP1 and four second bridge patterns BP2 .

[0285] In an embodiment, at least one bridge group BBP-2 may be composed of first parts VBP1-V and VBP2-V of a first bridge, second parts VBP1-H and VBP2-H, two 2-1st dummy bridges HDB1 spaced apart from each other in the first direction DR1, one second bridge HBP, and one first dummy bridge VDB. In addition, at least one bridge group BBP-2 can be composed of a third bridge MBP, two 2-1st dummy bridges HDB1 spaced apart from each other in the first direction DR1, a 2-2nd dummy bridge HDB2 arranged between the two 2-1st dummy bridges HDB1 (for example, arranged between the two 2-1st dummy bridges HDB1 in the first direction DR1), and a second bridge HBP, or at least one bridge group BBP-2 can be composed of two 2-1st dummy bridges HDB1 spaced apart from each other in the first direction DR1, a 2-2nd dummy bridge HDB2 arranged between the two 2-1st dummy bridges HDB1, two first dummy bridges VDB arranged between the two 2-1st dummy bridges HDB1 (for example, arranged between the two 2-1st dummy bridges HDB1 in the first direction DR1), and a second bridge HBP. A plurality of bridge groups BBP-2 having different bridge pattern shapes or specific pattern shapes may be uniformly distributed and arranged throughout the sensing area.

[0286] refer to Fig.19A and Fig.19B In an embodiment, the first bridge pattern BP1 may be a first portion VBP1-V and VBP2-V of the first bridges VBP1 and VBP2, a third bridge MBP connecting the first sub-patterns SSP1 and SSP3 to the second sub-patterns SSP2 and SSP4, or a first dummy bridge VDB insulated (e.g., electrically insulated or floating) from the first to third sensing patterns. In addition, in an embodiment, the second bridge pattern BP2 may be a second bridge HBP, a second portion VBP1-H and VBP2-H of the first bridges VBP1 and VBP2, or a second dummy bridge HDB insulated (e.g., electrically insulated or floating) from the first to third sensing patterns. In an embodiment, the first dummy bridge VDB may include a 1-1th dummy bridge VDB1, a 1-2th dummy bridge VDB2, and a 1-3th dummy bridge VDB3 having lengths different from each other in the first direction DR1. Furthermore, in an embodiment, the second dummy bridge HDB may include a 2-1st dummy bridge HDB1 and a 2-2nd dummy bridge HDB2 having lengths different from each other in the second direction DR2.

[0287] exist Fig.19A and Fig.19BIn the embodiment illustrated in FIG. 1 , the bridge group BBP-2a may include a first sub-bridge group BBP-S1 and a second sub-bridge group BBP-S2 having patterns different from each other. In an embodiment, each of the first sub-bridge group BBP-S1 and the second sub-bridge group BBP-S2 may be composed of three first bridge patterns BP1 and four second bridge patterns BP2.

[0288] In an embodiment, at least one first sub-bridge group BBP-S1 may include two 2-1st dummy bridges HDB1 spaced apart from each other in the first direction DR1, a 2-2nd dummy bridge HDB2 spaced apart from each other in the first direction DR1 with the two 2-1st dummy bridges HDB1 interposed therebetween, one 1-2nd dummy bridge VDB2 disposed between the two 2-1st dummy bridges HDB1 (for example, disposed between the two 2-1st dummy bridges HDB1 in the first direction DR1), and two 1-1st dummy bridges VDB1 disposed between the two 2-2nd dummy bridges HDB2 spaced apart from each other in the first direction DR1.

[0289] In addition, in an embodiment, at least one second sub-bridge group BBP-S2 may include a first bridge VBP1 and VBP2 consisting of a first part VBP1-V and VBP2-V and a second part VBP1-H and VBP2-H, two second bridges HBP spaced apart from each other in the first direction DR1 with the first bridge VBP1 and VBP2 interposed therebetween, two 1st-3rd dummy bridges VDB3 arranged between the two second bridges HBP (for example, arranged between the two second bridges HBP in the first direction DR1), and a 2nd-1st dummy bridge HDB1 arranged between the two second bridges HBP.

[0290] The first sub-bridge group BBP-S1 and the second sub-bridge group BBP-S2 having different bridge patterns may be uniformly distributed and arranged throughout the sensing area.

[0291] Fig.18A , Fig.19A The configuration of the bridge groups BBP-2 and BBP-2a shown in the figure can be applied to a case where the sensing electrodes have Fig.17 An example of an embodiment of the configuration of the sensing electrode illustrated in FIG. Fig.17 In the input sensor of the configuration of the sensing electrodes shown in FIG. Fig.18A , Fig.19AIn addition to the forms shown in the figures, the bridge group may also include at least one first bridge pattern BP1 having a shape extending longitudinally in the first direction DR1 and at least one second bridge pattern BP2 having a shape extending longitudinally in the second direction DR2, and may be applied without limitation as long as the bridge group is distributed and arranged throughout the sensing area.

[0292] The display device according to the embodiment may include a plurality of sensing patterns in the input sensor, two or more types of real bridges having different shapes electrically connecting the sensing patterns to each other, and two or more dummy bridges realizing the shape of the real bridge. In addition, the input sensor according to the embodiment may be composed of at least one real bridge and a dummy bridge, or may include a plurality of bridge groups provided only as dummy bridges. The display device according to the embodiment includes an input sensor in which a plurality of bridge groups are uniformly distributed throughout the sensing area to reduce the visibility of a specific pattern visible from the outside, thereby providing a higher display quality.

[0293] The display device according to the present embodiment may include a plurality of bridge groups distributed and disposed throughout a sensing region of an input sensor to reduce external visibility of a pattern of a conductive layer at a specific location, thereby providing higher display quality.

[0294] Furthermore, the display device and the electronic device according to the embodiment may include an input sensor in which bridge groups including two or more types of bridge patterns having different shapes and different repetition intervals are uniformly arranged to reduce external visibility of the conductive pattern.

[0295] It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that various modifications and deviations may be made in the inventive concept. Therefore, it is intended that the inventive concept covers its modifications and deviations.

[0296] Therefore, the technical scope of the inventive concept is not limited to the contents described in the detailed description of the specification.

Claims

1. A display device, comprising: Display panel; as well as An input sensor is disposed on the display panel, the input sensor comprising a plurality of bridge groups and first sensing units and second sensing units alternately arranged in a first direction, Each of the first sensing unit and the second sensing unit comprises: a first sensing pattern; a second sensing pattern having a shape extending from a center of the first sensing pattern in the first direction; and a plurality of third sensing patterns are spaced apart from each other in a second direction intersecting the first direction, and the second sensing pattern is interposed between the plurality of third sensing patterns, wherein each of the plurality of bridge groups comprises at least one first bridge pattern having a first shape extending longitudinally in the first direction and at least one second bridge pattern having a second shape extending longitudinally in the second direction, wherein the first bridge pattern includes a first dummy bridge of the first bridge electrically connecting the first sensing pattern to a first portion of the second sensing pattern or electrically insulating the first sensing pattern, the second sensing pattern, and the plurality of third sensing patterns, and The second bridge pattern includes a second bridge electrically connecting the third sensing patterns to each other, a second portion of the first bridge directly connected to the first portion, or a second dummy bridge electrically insulated from the first sensing pattern, the second sensing pattern, and the third sensing patterns.

2. The display device according to claim 1, wherein: The display panel includes a display area including a plurality of emission areas and a non-display area disposed outside the display area; The input sensor includes a sensing area overlapping the display area and a non-sensing area disposed outside the sensing area; and The plurality of bridge groups are evenly arranged throughout the sensing area.

3. The display device according to claim 2, wherein: Each of the first sensing pattern, the second sensing pattern, and the plurality of third sensing patterns includes a plurality of grid lines having a plurality of opening areas respectively overlapping the plurality of emission areas.

4. The display device according to claim 3, wherein: Each of the first bridge pattern and the second bridge pattern overlaps the plurality of grid lines.

5. The display device according to claim 1, wherein: The first bridge electrically connects the first sensing pattern of the first sensing unit to the second sensing pattern of the second sensing unit, or electrically connects the first sensing pattern of the second sensing unit to the second sensing pattern of the first sensing unit.

6. The display device according to claim 5, wherein: The first portion of the first bridge overlaps the first sensing pattern, and the second portion of the first bridge extends from the first portion and is integrated with the first portion; and The second portion is configured to connect the first sensing unit to the second sensing unit.

7. The display device according to claim 5, wherein: The first bridge overlaps the second bridge in the first direction.

8. The display device according to claim 1, wherein: Each of the plurality of bridge groups comprises: a plurality of first bridge patterns; and At least one second bridge pattern connects adjacent first bridge patterns among the plurality of first bridge patterns.

9. The display device according to claim 1, wherein: Each of the plurality of bridge groups includes a plurality of first bridge patterns; and At least one of the plurality of first bridge patterns in each of the plurality of bridge groups has a length different from a length of another first bridge pattern in the first direction.

10. The display device according to claim 1, wherein: Each of the plurality of bridge groups includes a plurality of second bridge patterns; and At least one of the plurality of second bridge patterns in each of the plurality of bridge groups has a length different from a length of another second bridge pattern in the second direction.

11. The display device according to claim 1, wherein: The second dummy bridge comprises: An edge dummy pattern extends from an edge of the second portion of the first bridge in the second direction and is electrically insulated from the first sensing pattern, the second sensing pattern, and the plurality of third sensing patterns.

12. The display device according to claim 1, wherein: The second sensing pattern of the first sensing unit and the first sensing pattern of the second sensing unit are directly connected to each other and are integrated with each other; or The first sensing pattern of the first sensing unit and the second sensing pattern of the second sensing unit are directly connected to each other and are integrated with each other.

13. The display device according to claim 1, wherein: In each of the first sensing unit and the second sensing unit, The second sensing pattern includes a plurality of second sensing patterns, and the plurality of second sensing patterns are arranged to be spaced apart from each other in the second direction; The first bridge includes a plurality of first bridges; and The plurality of first bridges are disposed between the first sensing cells and the second sensing cells adjacent to each other in the first direction, and each of the plurality of first bridges overlaps the second sensing pattern in the first direction on a plane.

14. The display device according to claim 1, wherein: In each of the first sensing unit and the second sensing unit, Each of the plurality of third sensing patterns includes a first pattern group and a second pattern group divided by the second sensing pattern; and The plurality of third sensing patterns in the first pattern group and the plurality of third sensing patterns in the second pattern group are spaced apart from each other in the first direction.

15. The display device according to claim 14, wherein: In each of the first sensing unit and the second sensing unit, The second bridge includes a plurality of second bridges; and Each of the plurality of second bridges electrically connects each of the plurality of third sensing patterns in the first pattern group to each of the plurality of third sensing patterns in the second pattern group in the second direction.

16. The display device according to claim 15, wherein: The first bridge includes a plurality of first bridges; Each of the plurality of first bridges is disposed between the first sensing units and the second sensing units alternately arranged in the first direction; and The plurality of second bridges are disposed between adjacent first bridges among the plurality of first bridges overlapping each other in the first direction.

17. The display device according to claim 1, wherein: In each of the first sensing unit and the second sensing unit, the second sensing pattern includes a first sub-pattern and a second sub-pattern spaced apart from each other in the first direction; and Each of the first sensing cell and the second sensing cell further includes a fourth sensing pattern disposed between the first sub-pattern and the second sub-pattern and longitudinally extending in the second direction.

18. The display device according to claim 17, wherein: The plurality of bridge groups further include at least one of a third bridge electrically connecting the first sub-pattern to the second sub-pattern and a third dummy bridge having the same shape as the third bridge and being electrically insulated from the first sensing pattern, the second sensing pattern, and the plurality of third sensing patterns.

19. The display device according to any one of claims 1 to 18, wherein: The input sensor is directly disposed on the display panel, The input sensor includes a first sensor conductive layer, a second sensor conductive layer disposed on the first sensor conductive layer, and an interlayer insulating layer disposed between the first sensor conductive layer and the second sensor conductive layer; The first bridge pattern and the second bridge pattern are disposed on the same layer as the first sensor conductive layer; and The first sensing pattern, the second sensing pattern, and the plurality of third sensing patterns are disposed on the same layer as the second sensor conductive layer.

20. A display device, comprising: Display panel; as well as an input sensor, disposed on the display panel, the input sensor comprising a plurality of first sensing electrodes arranged in a first direction, a plurality of second sensing electrodes arranged in the first direction, a plurality of third sensing electrodes arranged in a second direction intersecting the first direction, and a plurality of dummy bridges electrically insulated from the plurality of first sensing electrodes, the plurality of second sensing electrodes, and the plurality of third sensing electrodes, wherein each of the plurality of first sensing electrodes includes a 1-1th sensing pattern, a 1-2th sensing pattern having a shape different from that of the 1-1th sensing pattern, and a 1-1th bridge electrically connecting the 1-1th sensing pattern to the 1-2nd sensing pattern, each of the plurality of second sensing electrodes includes a 2-1st sensing pattern, a 2-2nd sensing pattern having a shape different from that of the 2-1st sensing pattern, and a 2-1st bridge electrically connecting the 2-1st sensing pattern to the 2-2nd sensing pattern, Each of the plurality of third sensing electrodes includes a third sensing pattern longitudinally extending in the second direction and a second bridge longitudinally extending in the second direction and electrically connected to the third sensing pattern, and The plurality of dummy bridges include a first dummy bridge pattern having the same shape as the 1-1 bridge or the 2-1 bridge and a second dummy bridge pattern having the same shape as the second bridge, wherein in the input sensor, at least one of the 1-1st bridge, the 2-1st bridge, the second bridge, the first dummy bridge pattern, and the second dummy bridge pattern constitutes a plurality of bridge groups having a specific pattern shape, and On a plane, the plurality of bridge groups are arranged to be spaced apart from each other in the input sensor.

21. The display device according to claim 20, wherein: The specific pattern shape of the plurality of bridge groups includes: at least one first bridge pattern having a stripe shape extending longitudinally in the first direction; and The at least one second bridge pattern has a stripe shape extending longitudinally in the second direction.

22. The display device according to claim 21, wherein: The first bridge pattern is a first portion extending longitudinally in the first direction from the 1-1th bridge, the 2-1th bridge, or the first dummy bridge pattern, and The second bridge pattern is a second portion extending longitudinally in the second direction from the 1-1th bridge, the 2-1th bridge, or the first dummy bridge pattern.

23. The display device according to claim 22, wherein: The plurality of dummy bridges further include a third dummy bridge having a strip shape extending longitudinally in the first direction and a fourth dummy bridge having a strip shape extending longitudinally in the second direction, wherein the third dummy bridge corresponds to the first bridge pattern, and The fourth dummy bridge corresponds to the second bridge pattern.

24. The display device according to any one of claims 20 to 23, wherein: The 1-1 sensing patterns and the 2-1 sensing patterns are alternately arranged in the first direction, and the 1-2 sensing patterns and the 2-2 sensing patterns are alternately arranged in the first direction; and The 1-1st sensing pattern and the 2-2nd sensing pattern overlap each other in the second direction, and the 2-1st sensing pattern and the 1-2nd sensing pattern overlap each other in the second direction.

25. The display device according to any one of claims 20 to 23, wherein: On the plane, the 1-1th sensing pattern and the 2-1th sensing pattern have the same shape as each other, and the 1-2th sensing pattern and the 2-2nd sensing pattern have the same shape as each other.

26. An electronic device comprising: The display panel comprises a base layer, a circuit element layer disposed on the base layer, a display element layer disposed on the circuit element layer and comprising a light emitting element, and an encapsulation layer disposed on the display element layer; as well as an input sensor, disposed on the display panel, the input sensor comprising a plurality of first sensing electrodes arranged in a first direction, a plurality of second sensing electrodes arranged in the first direction, a plurality of third sensing electrodes arranged in a second direction intersecting the first direction, and a plurality of dummy bridges electrically insulated from the plurality of first sensing electrodes, the plurality of second sensing electrodes, and the plurality of third sensing electrodes, wherein each of the plurality of first sensing electrodes includes a 1-1th sensing pattern, a 1-2th sensing pattern having a shape different from that of the 1-1th sensing pattern, and a 1-1th bridge electrically connecting the 1-1th sensing pattern to the 1-2nd sensing pattern, each of the plurality of second sensing electrodes includes a 2-1st sensing pattern, a 2-2nd sensing pattern having a shape different from that of the 2-1st sensing pattern, and a 2-1st bridge electrically connecting the 2-1st sensing pattern to the 2-2nd sensing pattern, Each of the plurality of third sensing electrodes includes a third sensing pattern longitudinally extending in the second direction and a second bridge longitudinally extending in the second direction and electrically connected to the third sensing pattern, and The plurality of dummy bridges include a first dummy bridge pattern having the same shape as the 1-1 bridge or the 2-1 bridge and a second dummy bridge pattern having the same shape as the second bridge, wherein in the input sensor, at least one of the 1-1st bridge, the 2-1st bridge, the second bridge, the first dummy bridge pattern, and the second dummy bridge pattern constitutes a plurality of bridge groups having a specific pattern shape, and On a plane, the plurality of bridge groups are arranged to be spaced apart from each other in the input sensor.

27. The electronic device according to claim 26, wherein: The specific pattern shape of the plurality of bridge groups includes: at least one first bridge pattern having a stripe shape extending longitudinally in the first direction; and The at least one second bridge pattern has a stripe shape extending longitudinally in the second direction.

28. The electronic device according to claim 27, wherein: The first bridge pattern is a first portion extending longitudinally in the first direction from the 1-1th bridge, the 2-1th bridge, or the first dummy bridge pattern, and The second bridge pattern is a second portion extending longitudinally in the second direction from the 1-1th bridge, the 2-1th bridge, or the first dummy bridge pattern.

29. The electronic device according to claim 28, wherein: The plurality of dummy bridges further include a third dummy bridge having a strip shape extending longitudinally in the first direction and a fourth dummy bridge having a strip shape extending longitudinally in the second direction, wherein the third dummy bridge corresponds to the first bridge pattern, and The fourth dummy bridge corresponds to the second bridge pattern.

30. The electronic device according to any one of claims 26 to 29, wherein: The 1-1 sensing patterns and the 2-1 sensing patterns are alternately arranged in the first direction, and the 1-2 sensing patterns and the 2-2 sensing patterns are alternately arranged in the first direction; and The 1-1st sensing pattern and the 2-2nd sensing pattern overlap each other in the second direction, and the 2-1st sensing pattern and the 1-2nd sensing pattern overlap each other in the second direction.

31. The electronic device according to any one of claims 26 to 29, wherein: On the plane, the 1-1th sensing pattern and the 2-1th sensing pattern have the same shape as each other, and the 1-2th sensing pattern and the 2-2nd sensing pattern have the same shape as each other.

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