Display for adjusting viewing angle and electronic device including same

Abstract

An electronic device is provided. The electronic device includes a display including a first pixel group and a second pixel group. When viewed from outside of the display, the first pixel group is viewable based on a first viewing angle, and the second pixel group is viewable based on a second viewing angle wider than the first viewing angle. When viewed from a direction substantially perpendicular to the display, a center of a pixel group among the first pixel groups surrounded by a plurality of pixel groups among the second pixel groups substantially coincides with a center of a virtual polygon connecting centers of the plurality of pixel groups among the second pixel groups.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The following description relates to a display for adjusting viewing angle and electronic devices that include such a display. Background Technology

[0002] A display can display visual information. For example, visual information can be displayed via pixels included in a display panel within the display. For example, each of the pixels may include at least one first sub-pixel that emits light of a first color, at least one second sub-pixel that emits light of a second color, and at least one third sub-pixel that emits light of a third color.

[0003] The above information may be provided as relevant technology for the purpose of aiding understanding of this disclosure. No claims or determination are made regarding whether any of the above information can be used as prior art in relation to this disclosure. Summary of the Invention

[0004] Technical solution

[0005] A display is provided. The display may include gate driver circuitry. The display may include a display panel. The display panel may include a first layer, the first layer including a black matrix (BM) defining first light transmittance portions and second light transmittance portions. The first light transmittance portions and second light transmittance portions may alternate with each other. Each of the second light transmittance portions may include a third light transmittance portion smaller than the first light transmittance portion. The display panel may include a second layer disposed below the first layer, the second layer including light-emitting diodes (LEDs). The LEDs may include first groups of LEDs and second groups of LEDs, the first groups of LEDs being disposed below the first light transmittance portions, wherein each group of LEDs in the second groups of LEDs may include LEDs disposed below the third light transmittance portions included in each of the second light transmittance portions. Sub-pixels of the LEDs included in each group of LEDs in the second groups of LEDs may include: a first sub-pixel electrically connected to the gate driver circuitry via a scan line; and a second sub-pixel electrically connected to the gate driver circuitry via another scan line positioned parallel to the scan line electrically connected to the first sub-pixel.

[0006] An electronic device is provided. The electronic device may include gate driver circuitry. The electronic device may include a display panel. The display panel may include a first layer comprising a black matrix (BM) defining a first light-transmitting portion and a second light-transmitting portion. The first and second light-transmitting portions may alternate with each other. Each of the second light-transmitting portions may include a third light-transmitting portion smaller than the first light-transmitting portion. The display panel may include a second layer disposed below the first layer, the second layer including light-emitting diodes (LEDs). The LEDs may include groups of first LEDs and groups of second LEDs, the groups of first LEDs respectively disposed below the first light-transmitting portions, wherein each group of LEDs in the groups of second LEDs may include LEDs respectively disposed below the third light-transmitting portion included in each of the second light-transmitting portions. Sub-pixels of the LEDs included in each group of second LEDs may include: a first sub-pixel electrically connected to the gate driver circuitry via a scan line; and a second sub-pixel electrically connected to the gate driver circuitry via another scan line positioned parallel to the scan line electrically connected to the first sub-pixel.

[0007] An electronic device is provided. The electronic device may include a display comprising first pixel groups and second pixel groups. When viewed from outside the display, the first pixel groups may be viewable from a first viewing angle, and the second pixel groups may be viewable from a second viewing angle wider than the first viewing angle. When viewed from a direction substantially perpendicular to the display, the center of a pixel group of the first pixel group surrounded by a plurality of pixel groups of the second pixel group may substantially coincide with the center of a virtual polygon connecting the centers of the plurality of pixel groups of the second pixel group.

[0008] An electronic device is provided. The electronic device may include a display configured to provide a first display mode viewable from a first viewing angle and a second display mode viewable from a second viewing angle narrower than the first viewing angle. The display may include: a pixel layer comprising a first pixel group and a second pixel group, the first pixel group comprising a first sub-pixel configured to emit light of a specified color, and the second pixel group comprising a second sub-pixel configured to emit light of a specified color; and a light blocking layer defining a first light-transmitting portion and a second light-transmitting portion, the first light-transmitting portion being disposed above the first sub-pixel and having a first width corresponding to the first viewing angle, and the second light-transmitting portion being disposed above the second sub-pixel and having a second width corresponding to the second viewing angle, the second width being smaller than the first width. As a first example, the first pixel group may be connected to the Nth data line and the (N+1)th data line, and the second pixel group may not be connected to the Nth data line and the (N+1)th data line; and the first pixel group may not be connected to the (N+2)th data line, and the second pixel group may be connected to the (N+2)th data line. As a second example, the first pixel group may be connected to the Nth scan line and the second pixel group may not be connected to the Nth scan line, and the first pixel group may not be connected to the (N+1)th scan line and the second pixel group may be connected to the (N+1)th scan line. As a third example, subpixels included in the first pixel group and subpixels included in the second pixel group may be alternately connected to scan lines.

[0009] An electronic device is provided. The electronic device may include a display configured to provide a first display mode viewable from a first viewing angle and a second display mode viewable from at least one of a second viewing angle narrower than the first viewing angle or a third viewing angle narrower than the second viewing angle. The display may include: a pixel layer comprising a first pixel group, a second pixel group, and a third pixel group, the first pixel group including a first sub-pixel configured to emit light of a specified color, the second pixel group including a second sub-pixel configured to emit light of a specified color, and the third pixel group including a third sub-pixel configured to emit light of a specified color; and a light-blocking layer defining a first light-transmitting portion, a second light-transmitting portion, and a third light-transmitting portion, the first light-transmitting portion being disposed above the first sub-pixel and having a first width corresponding to the first viewing angle, the second light-transmitting portion being disposed above the second sub-pixel and having a second width corresponding to the second viewing angle and narrower than the first width, and the third light-transmitting portion being disposed above the third sub-pixel and having a third width corresponding to the third viewing angle and narrower than the second width.

[0010] An electronic device is provided. The electronic device may include a display configured to provide a first display mode viewable from a first viewing angle and a second display mode viewable from a second viewing angle narrower than the first viewing angle. The display may include: a pixel layer comprising a first pixel group, a second pixel group, and a third pixel group, the first pixel group including a first sub-pixel configured to emit light of a specified color, the second pixel group including a second sub-pixel configured to emit light of a specified color, and the third pixel group including a third sub-pixel configured to emit light of a specified color; and a light-blocking layer defining a first light-transmitting portion, a second light-transmitting portion, and a third light-transmitting portion, the first light-transmitting portion being disposed above the first sub-pixel and having a first width corresponding to the first viewing angle, the second light-transmitting portion being disposed above the second sub-pixel and having a second width corresponding to the second viewing angle and narrower than the first width, and the third light-transmitting portion being disposed above the third sub-pixel and having a third width corresponding to the second viewing angle and narrower than the first width. The light-blocking layer may include a first light-blocking portion disposed in a first direction relative to the second light-transmitting portion and a second light-blocking portion disposed in a second direction different from the first direction relative to the third light-transmitting portion. The light-blocking portion may be disposed not adjacent to the second light-transmitting portion in the second direction, and the light-blocking portion may be disposed not adjacent to the third light-transmitting portion in the first direction. Attached Figure Description

[0011] Figure 1 An example of adjusting the screen's viewing angle is shown.

[0012] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of an exemplary electronic device.

[0013] Figure 3 An example of a subpixel in the display panel is shown.

[0014] Figure 4 The first example configuration of the display panel is shown.

[0015] Figure 5 A second example configuration of the display panel is shown.

[0016] Figure 6 It is a cross-sectional view of the display panel based on the first example configuration or the second example configuration.

[0017] Figure 7a A third example configuration of the display panel is shown.

[0018] Figure 7b The fourth example configuration of the display panel is shown.

[0019] Figure 8a This is a cross-sectional view of the display panel configured according to the third example.

[0020] Figure 8b This is a cross-sectional view of the display panel configured according to the fourth example.

[0021] Figure 9 The fifth example configuration of the display panel is shown.

[0022] Figure 10a The sixth example configuration of the display panel is shown.

[0023] Figure 10b The seventh example configuration of the display panel is shown.

[0024] Figure 10c The eighth example configuration of the display panel is shown.

[0025] Figure 10d The ninth example configuration of the display panel is shown.

[0026] Figure 11 The tenth example configuration of the display panel is shown.

[0027] Figure 12 The eleventh example configuration of the display panel is shown.

[0028] Figure 13 The twelfth example configuration of the display panel is shown.

[0029] Figure 14 The thirteenth example configuration of the display panel is shown.

[0030] Figure 15 The fourteenth example configuration of the display panel is shown.

[0031] Figure 16 The fifteenth example configuration of the display panel is shown.

[0032] Figure 17 This is a cross-sectional view of the display panel configured according to Example Fifteen.

[0033] Figure 18 The sixteenth example configuration of the display panel is shown.

[0034] Figure 19 The seventeenth example configuration of the display panel is shown.

[0035] Figure 20 The eighteenth example configuration of the display panel is shown.

[0036] Figure 21a The nineteenth example configuration of the display panel is shown.

[0037] Figure 21bThe twentieth, twenty-first, twenty-second, twenty-third, twenty-fourth, and twenty-fifth example configurations of the display panel 160 are shown.

[0038] Figure 22a It shows along Figure 21a Cross-sectional view of line A-A' cut and along Figure 21a A cross-sectional view of the line B-B' cut.

[0039] Figure 22b It shows along Figure 21a Cross-sectional view of line C-C' cut and along Figure 21a A cross-sectional view of the line D-D' cut.

[0040] Figure 22c It shows along Figure 21a Cross-sectional view of line E-E' cut and along Figure 21a The cross-sectional view of the line F-F' cut.

[0041] Figure 22d It shows along Figure 21a Cross-sectional view of line G-G' cut and along Figure 21a A cross-sectional view of the line H-H' cut.

[0042] Figure 23 A first light-transmitting portion having a structure for reducing visibility from a first side and a second side while maintaining visibility from a third side and a fourth side is shown, as well as a second light-transmitting portion having a structure for reducing visibility from a third side and a fourth side while maintaining visibility from a first side and a second side.

[0043] Figure 24a It shows along Figure 23 Cross-sectional view of line A-A' cut and along Figure 23 A cross-sectional view of the line B-B' cut.

[0044] Figure 24b It shows along Figure 23 Cross-sectional view of line C-C' cut and along Figure 23 A cross-sectional view of the line D-D' cut.

[0045] Figure 25 The twenty-sixth, twenty-seventh, twenty-eighth, and twenty-ninth example configurations of the display panel are shown.

[0046] Figure 26A method is shown that provides a privacy display mode that reduces the visibility of the display panel 160 from a first side and / or a second side through a first display area, and a privacy display mode that reduces the visibility of the display panel 160 from a third side and / or a fourth side through a second display area.

[0047] Figure 27 This is a block diagram of an electronic device in a network environment according to various embodiments.

[0048] Figure 28 This is a block diagram of a display module according to various embodiments. Detailed Implementation

[0049] Figure 1 An example of adjusting the screen's viewing angle is shown.

[0050] refer to Figure 1 Electronic devices 100 (e.g., Figure 27 The electronic device 2701 can be displayed on the display panel 160 (e.g., Figure 2 Display panel 160 or Figure 27 The screen 110 is displayed on the monitor 2710. The screen 110 may include one or more content (or one or more media content). The screen 110 may include one or more visual objects. The screen 110 may be displayed on the display panel 160 to provide information.

[0051] Electronic device 100 can display screen 110 with a viewing angle 181 on display panel 160. For example, the viewing angle 181 of screen 110 may be wider than the viewing angle 182 of screen 110 described below. For example, screen 110 with a viewing angle 181 can be displayed on display panel 160 according to a normal display mode. For example, the viewing angle 181 may be wider than a threshold viewing angle (e.g., viewing angle 182).

[0052] Electronic device 100 may provide a function (or feature) for user privacy for the display on display panel 160. For example, electronic device 100 may provide a display mode for reducing the viewing angle of at least a portion of the screen 110 displayed on display panel 160 for this function.

[0053] Display modes may include privacy display modes. A privacy display mode can be described as providing a threshold viewing angle (e.g., viewing angle 182). As a non-limiting example, a first threshold viewing angle can be described as the narrowest viewing angle that can be provided by the display panel 160. For example, the electronic device 100 can display a screen 110 on the display panel 160 with a viewing angle 182 as the threshold viewing angle, depending on the privacy display mode. The privacy display mode can be changed or switched from a normal display mode. For example, the electronic device 100 can change the display of screen 110 with a viewing angle 181 to displaying screen 110 with a viewing angle 182 based on a privacy display mode changed from a normal display mode. For example, based on changing from a normal display mode to a privacy display mode, the electronic device 100 can stop (or terminate) (or disable) the display of screen 110 with a viewing angle 181 and can display screen 110 with a viewing angle 182.

[0054] Figure 1 A first display mode for displaying a screen 110 having a viewing angle 181 and a second display mode for displaying a screen 110 having a viewing angle 182 are shown, but this is merely exemplary. The electronic device 100 described below may also provide one or more display modes different from the first and second display modes. One or more display modes may include a display mode for displaying a screen 110 having a viewing angle between viewing angle 181 and viewing angle 182. One or more display modes may include display modes that display the screen 110 such that the viewing angle on one side of the display 160 (e.g., one of the top side, bottom side, left side, and right side) and the viewing angle on the other side of the display 160 (e.g., another of the top side, bottom side, left side, and right side) are different from each other. However, this is not a limitation.

[0055] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of an exemplary electronic device.

[0056] refer to Figure 2 The electronic device 100 may include at least one processor 210 containing processing circuitry, a display 220, and a memory 230. The electronic device 100 may include... Figure 27 At least a portion of the electronic device 2701, or which may correspond to Figure 27 At least a portion of the electronic device 2701.

[0057] At least one processor 210 may include Figure 27 At least a portion of the processor 2720, or which may correspond to Figure 27At least a portion of the processor 2720. At least one processor 210 may include a central processing unit (CPU) (e.g., including processing circuitry) and a display processing unit (DPU) (e.g., including processing circuitry). As a non-limiting example, at least one processor 210 may also include a graphics processing unit (GPU) (e.g., including processing circuitry). At least one processor 210 may be configured to execute one or more programs stored in memory 230 individually and / or jointly.

[0058] At least one processor 210 can change a normal display mode to a privacy display mode. As a non-limiting example, at least one processor 210 can send at least one first command instructing the display driver integrated circuit 221 to change the display mode to a privacy display mode based on the determination that the normal display mode will be changed to a privacy display mode. For example, the display driver integrated circuit 221 can change the display mode to a privacy display mode based on at least one first command.

[0059] At least one processor 210 can change the privacy display mode to a normal display mode. As a non-limiting example, at least one processor 210 can send at least one second command instructing the display driver integrated circuit 221 to switch to the normal display mode based on the determination that the privacy display mode will be changed to the normal display mode. For example, the display driver integrated circuit 221 can change the privacy display mode to the normal display mode based on at least one second command.

[0060] Display 220 can operate or be driven in command mode, video mode, and hybrid video mode for Mobile Industry Processor Interface (MIPI) Display Serial Interface (DSI) and / or Adaptive Refresh Panel (ARP). Display 220 may include... Figure 27 At least a portion of the display module 2760, or which may correspond to Figure 27 The display module 2760 is at least a portion thereof. The display 220 may include a display driver integrated circuit (or display driver circuit) 221 and a display panel 160.

[0061] The display driver integrated circuit 221 may include Figure 28 At least a portion of the display driver IC 2830, or possibly corresponding to Figure 28 At least a portion of the display driver IC 2830.

[0062] The display driver integrated circuit 221 may include a gate driver circuit 222, a source driver circuit 223, and an emission driver circuit 224. According to an example configuration, the gate driver circuit 222, the source driver circuit 223, and / or the emission driver circuit 224 may be located externally to the display driver integrated circuit 221. For example, the gate driver circuit 222, the source driver circuit 223, and / or the emission driver circuit 224 may be included in the display panel 160. Alternatively, the gate driver circuit 222, the source driver circuit 223, and / or the emission driver circuit 224 may be located externally to the display driver integrated circuit 221 and the display panel 160, and may be included in the display 220.

[0063] The display panel 160 may include pixels. Each pixel may include a subpixel. A subpixel may be electrically connected to a gate driver circuit 222 via a scan line (or gate line). A subpixel may be electrically connected to a source driver circuit 223 via a data line (or source line). A subpixel may be electrically connected to a transmitter driver circuit 224 via a transmitter line.

[0064] For example, each of the sub-pixels may include a light-emitting element (or light-emitting portion) (e.g., a light-emitting diode (LED) or an organic light-emitting diode (OLED)) and a driving transistor (or a driving transistor for driving the light-emitting element) for providing current to the light-emitting element (or for obtaining current to be provided to the light-emitting element) (or for generating current to be provided to the light-emitting element) (or for applying current to the light-emitting element). For example, each of the sub-pixels may include an operation control transistor, which includes a drain electrode electrically connected to the source electrode of the driving transistor and a source electrode electrically connected to a drive voltage line for transmitting the drive voltage (VDD). For example, each of the sub-pixels may include an emission control transistor, which includes a source electrode electrically connected to the drain electrode of the driving transistor and a drain electrode electrically connected to the anode electrode of the light-emitting element. For example, the display driver integrated circuit 221 may provide an emission signal to each of the gate electrodes of the operation control transistor and the emission control transistor. When the emission signal is provided to each of the gate electrodes of the operation control transistor and the emission control transistor, the current obtained through the driving transistor can be provided to the light-emitting element. For example, the light-emitting element can emit light according to the current.

[0065] As a non-limiting example, in addition to the driving transistor, operation control transistor, and emission control transistor described above, each sub-pixel may also include one or more other transistors and one or more capacitors. (See reference) Figure 3 Example configuration describing each of the subpixels.

[0066] Figure 3 An example of a subpixel in the display panel is shown.

[0067] refer to Figure 3 Each of the sub-pixels may include a light-emitting element (e.g., a light-emitting diode 300 or an OLED 300), a first transistor 301 (e.g., a driving transistor), a second transistor 302 (e.g., a threshold voltage adjustment transistor), a third transistor 303 (e.g., a bypass transistor), a fourth transistor 304 (e.g., an initialization transistor), a fifth transistor 305 (e.g., an operation control transistor), a sixth transistor 306 (e.g., an emission control transistor), a seventh transistor 307 (e.g., a switching transistor), an eighth transistor 308 (e.g., a compensation transistor), and a capacitor 309 (e.g., a storage capacitor). Figure 3 The components, their relationships, and functions within each of the sub-pixels shown are merely exemplary and do not limit the implementations (or configurations) described or claimed herein. For example, the second transistor 302 may be omitted from each of the sub-pixels. For example, the first initialization voltage (Vint1) may be substantially the same as the second initialization voltage (Vint2). For example, the third transistor 303 may be an N-channel metal-oxide-semiconductor (NMOS) transistor or a P-channel metal-oxide-semiconductor (PMOS) transistor.

[0068] The gate electrode G of the first transistor 301 may be electrically connected to the drain electrode D of the eighth transistor 308. The gate electrode G of the first transistor 301 may also be electrically connected to the drain electrode D of the fourth transistor 304. The gate electrode G of the first transistor 301 may also be electrically connected to a capacitor 309 for storing a data voltage Vdata. The gate electrode G of the first transistor 301 may also be electrically connected to a capacitor 310 (optionally) to compensate for voltage drops caused by changes in the state of the fifth signal 315 transmitted to the gate electrode G of the first transistor 301 (e.g., a change from a second state (e.g., low state) to a first state (e.g., high state)). The fifth signal 315 may be transmitted (or provided) to the gate electrode G of the first transistor 301 via scan lines described below. Scan lines may be configured to electrically connect sub-pixels to gate driver 222. Scan lines described below may also be used for another signal different from the fifth signal 315. For example, scan lines may be used to transmit a first signal 311, a second signal 312, a third signal 313, or a fourth signal 314.

[0069] The source electrode S of the first transistor 301 can be electrically connected to the drain electrode D of the seventh transistor 307. The source electrode S of the first transistor 301 can also be electrically connected to the drain electrode D of the fifth transistor 305. The source electrode S of the first transistor 301 can also be electrically connected to the drain electrode D of the second transistor 302.

[0070] The drain electrode D of the first transistor 301 can be electrically connected to the source electrode S of the eighth transistor 308. The drain electrode D of the first transistor 301 can also be electrically connected to the source electrode S of the sixth transistor 306.

[0071] The first transistor 301 can be used to supply current 320 to the OLED 300.

[0072] The gate electrode G of the seventh transistor 307 can be configured to receive the fifth signal 315. The source electrode S of the seventh transistor 307 can be configured to obtain the data voltage Vdata.

[0073] The gate electrode G of the eighth transistor 308 can be configured to receive the second signal 312.

[0074] The gate electrode G of the fourth transistor 304 can be configured to receive the first signal 311. The source electrode S of the fourth transistor 304 can be configured to receive a first initialization voltage Vint1 (e.g., about -3.5 (V)).

[0075] The gate electrode G of the fifth transistor 305 can be configured to receive the transmit signal 316. The source electrode of the fifth transistor 305 can be configured to receive the first drive voltage VDD.

[0076] The gate electrode G of the sixth transistor 306 can be configured to receive the transmit signal 316. The drain electrode D of the sixth transistor 306 can be electrically connected to the source electrode S of the third transistor 303. The drain electrode D of the sixth transistor 306 can be electrically connected to the anode electrode of the OLED 300.

[0077] The gate electrode G of the third transistor 303 can be configured to receive the fourth signal 314. The drain electrode D of the third transistor 303 can be configured to receive the second initialization voltage Vint2 (e.g., about -3 (V)).

[0078] The gate electrode G of the second transistor 302 can be configured to receive the third signal 313. The source electrode S of the second transistor 302 can be configured to obtain a bias voltage Vbias.

[0079] The cathode electrode of the OLED 300 can be configured to receive a second driving voltage VSS.

[0080] For example, the display driver integrated circuit 221 can display a screen on the display panel 160 based on performing a first scan (e.g., which can be described as an address scan) by providing a first signal 311, a second signal 312, a third signal 313, a fourth signal 314, a fifth signal 315, and an emission signal 316 to each of the sub-pixels. For example, the display driver integrated circuit 221 can retain an image on the display panel 160 based on performing a second scan (e.g., which can be described as a self-scan) by providing a third signal 313 and an emission signal 316 to each of the sub-pixels.

[0081] Return to reference Figure 2 The display panel 160 may include Figure 28 At least a portion of the display 2810, or which may correspond to Figure 28 At least a portion of the display 2810.

[0082] Memory 230 may include one or more storage media (or storage mediums). For example, one or more storage media may include permanent memory such as a hard disk drive, flash memory, or read-only memory (ROM), semi-permanent memory such as random access memory (RAM), any other suitable type of storage assembly, or any combination thereof. Memory 230 may include cache memory, which is one or more different types of memory used for temporarily storing data for the functions (or features) of electronic device 100. Memory 230 may be permanently embedded in electronic device 100 or may be incorporated into one or more suitable types of components (e.g., subscriber identity module (SIM) cards and / or secure digital storage (SD) cards) that can be repeatedly inserted into and removed from electronic device 100. For example, memory 230 may include... Figure 27 At least a portion of the memory 2730, or may correspond to Figure 27 At least a portion of the memory 2730.

[0083] The memory 230 may store one or more software applications (or one or more programs), such as operating system software applications, firmware software applications, media playback software applications, media editing software applications, software applications for communicating with other users, translation software applications, digital assistant software applications, and / or any other suitable software applications. One or more software applications may be configured to be executed individually and / or jointly by at least one processor 210. One or more software applications may include instructions that cause operation of the electronic device 100.

[0084] For example, the display panel 160 in the display 220 may have a structure for adjusting the viewing angle of a screen (e.g., screen 110) displayed on the display panel 160. This structure may have various example configurations. (See reference...) Figures 4-26 Describe the structure.

[0085] Figure 4 The first example configuration of the display panel is shown.

[0086] refer to Figure 4 The display panel 160 may include a plurality of pixels. Each of the pixels may include a subpixel. A subpixel may include a subpixel 450-1 configured to emit light of a first color (e.g., blue), a subpixel 450-2 configured to emit light of a second color (e.g., green), and a subpixel 450-3 configured to emit light of a third color (e.g., red). A pixel may include a first pixel and a second pixel, wherein the first pixel includes (or each includes) one of subpixels 450-1 and 450-2, and the second pixel includes (or each includes) the other of subpixels 450-2 and subpixel 450-3.

[0087] Subpixels may include a first subpixel group and a second subpixel group. The field of illumination (FOI) of light emitted from subpixels included in each subpixel group of the second subpixel group may be narrower than the FOI of light emitted from subpixels included in each subpixel group of the first subpixel group. Subpixels included in each subpixel group of the first subpixel group may respectively include LEDs included in the group of first LEDs described below. Subpixels included in each subpixel group of the second subpixel group may respectively include LEDs included in the group of second LEDs described below.

[0088] For example, the first subpixel group may include subpixel group 411 and subpixel group 412. For example, the second subpixel group may include subpixel group 421 and subpixel group 422.

[0089] For example, a first subpixel group may be located within (or inside) a first set 410 of regions in the display area (or active area) of the display panel 160, such as subpixel group 411 and subpixel group 412. For example, a second subpixel group may be located within (or inside) a second set 420 of regions in the display area (or active area) of the display panel 160, such as subpixel group 421 and subpixel group 422.

[0090] As a non-limiting example, the areas included in the first set 410 of areas and the areas included in the second set 420 of areas may alternate with each other. As a non-limiting example, the areas included in the first set 410 of areas and the areas included in the second set 420 of areas may be included in the display area in an alternating arrangement.

[0091] In order to narrow (or reduce) the FOI of the light emitted from the second sub-pixel group compared to the FOI of the light emitted from the first sub-pixel group, the display panel 160 may have a pixel-containing layer positioned on the display panel 160 (e.g., Figure 6 The other layer of the display panel 160 above the layer 601) (e.g., Figure 6 The other layer 602) includes an opaque component (or black matrix (BM)). The opaque component in the other layer of the display panel 160 may be a structure for narrowing the viewing angle of at least a portion of the screen (e.g., screen 110) displayed on the display panel 160. The opaque component in the other layer of the display panel 160 may partially cover the second sub-pixel group and may not cover the first sub-pixel group.

[0092] An opaque member may define (or include) a first light-transmitting portion, each of which defines a region included within a first set 410 of regions. The opaque member may define (or include) a second light-transmitting portion, each of which defines a region included within a second set 420 of regions. The first and second light-transmitting portions may alternate with each other. Each of the second light-transmitting portions may include a third light-transmitting portion smaller than the first light-transmitting portion.

[0093] The first and second light-transmitting portions may be included in the display panel 160 in an alternating arrangement to enhance the quality of the screen displayed according to the privacy display mode (e.g., visibility or readability). For example, the center 454 of one of the first light-transmitting portions 451 may substantially correspond to the center of a polygon 453 (e.g., a square or rhombus) defined by connecting the centers 455 of some of the second light-transmitting portions 452 surrounding the first light-transmitting portion 451. The center of the polygon 453 may be described as the location where the diagonals of the polygon 453 meet. For example, the center of one of the second light-transmitting portions ( Figure 4 (Not shown) can substantially correspond to the center of a polygon 456 (e.g., a square or rhombus) defined by connecting the centers of some of the first light-transmitting portions surrounding one of the second light-transmitting portions. The center of polygon 456 can be described as the location where the diagonals of polygon 456 meet.

[0094] refer to Figure 6 A more detailed description based on Figure 4 The first example configuration shown in the figure has an opaque component set in another layer of the display panel 160.

[0095] Figure 5 A second example configuration of the display panel is shown.

[0096] refer to Figure 5 The arrangement of LEDs in each subpixel of the first subpixel group of the display panel 160 configured according to the second example can (in part) differ from that according to the second example. Figure 4 The first example configuration of the display panel 160 shows the arrangement of LEDs included in each subpixel within the first subpixel group. The arrangement of LEDs included in each subpixel within the second subpixel group of the display panel 160 according to the second example configuration may (partially) differ from the arrangement shown in the second example configuration. Figure 4 The arrangement of LEDs included in the subpixels of each subpixel group within the second subpixel group of the display panel 160 shown in the first example configuration. As a non-limiting example, the power consumed by the display screen according to the display panel 160 configured in the second example configuration may be less than the power consumed by the display screen according to the display panel 160 configured in the first example configuration.

[0097] For example, the first subpixel group of the display panel 160 configured according to the second example may include subpixel group 511 and subpixel group 512. The second subpixel group of the display panel 160 configured according to the second example may include subpixel group 521 and subpixel group 522.

[0098] For example, the position of an LED included in sub-pixel 450-1 of sub-pixel group 511 can correspond to the position of an LED included in one sub-pixel of sub-pixel 450-2 of sub-pixel group 411. Similarly, the position of an LED included in sub-pixel 450-3 of sub-pixel group 511 can correspond to the position of an LED included in another sub-pixel of sub-pixel 450-2 of sub-pixel group 411.

[0099] For example, the LED included in sub-pixel 450-1 of sub-pixel group 512 may correspond to the position of an LED included in one sub-pixel of sub-pixel 450-2 of sub-pixel group 412. Similarly, the position of an LED included in sub-pixel 450-3 of sub-pixel group 512 may correspond to the position of an LED included in another sub-pixel of sub-pixel 450-2 of sub-pixel group 412. Likewise, the position of an LED included in one sub-pixel of sub-pixel 450-2 of sub-pixel group 512 may correspond to the position of an LED included in sub-pixel 450-1 of sub-pixel group 412. And so on, the position of an LED included in another sub-pixel of sub-pixel 450-2 of sub-pixel group 512 may correspond to the position of an LED included in sub-pixel 450-3 of sub-pixel group 412.

[0100] For example, the LED included in sub-pixel 450-1 of sub-pixel group 521 may correspond to the position of an LED included in one sub-pixel of sub-pixel 450-2 of sub-pixel group 421. Similarly, the position of an LED included in sub-pixel 450-3 of sub-pixel group 521 may correspond to the position of an LED included in another sub-pixel of sub-pixel 450-2 of sub-pixel group 421. Likewise, the position of an LED included in one sub-pixel of sub-pixel 450-2 of sub-pixel group 521 may correspond to the position of an LED included in sub-pixel 450-1 of sub-pixel group 421. Finally, the position of an LED included in another sub-line element of sub-pixel 450-2 of sub-pixel group 521 may correspond to the position of an LED included in sub-pixel 450-3 of sub-pixel group 421.

[0101] For example, the LED included in sub-pixel 450-1 of sub-pixel group 522 may correspond to the position of an LED included in one sub-pixel of sub-pixel 450-2 of sub-pixel group 422. Similarly, the position of an LED included in sub-pixel 450-3 of sub-pixel group 522 may correspond to the position of an LED included in another sub-pixel of sub-pixel 450-2 of sub-pixel group 422. Likewise, the position of an LED included in one sub-pixel of sub-pixel 450-2 of sub-pixel group 522 may correspond to the position of an LED included in sub-pixel 450-1 of sub-pixel group 422. And so on.

[0102] The display panel 160 configured according to the second example may include an opaque member of another layer included in the display panel 160 configured according to the first example. The opaque member may define (or include) a first light-transmitting portion, each of which defines a region included in a first set 410 of regions. The opaque member may define (or include) a second light-transmitting portion, each of which defines a region included in a second set 420 of regions. The first and second light-transmitting portions may alternate with each other. Each of the second light-transmitting portions may include a third light-transmitting portion smaller than the first light-transmitting portion.

[0103] The first and second light-transmitting portions can be included in the display panel 160 according to the second example configuration in an alternating arrangement to enhance the quality (e.g., visibility or readability) of the screen displayed according to the privacy display mode. For example, the center 554 of one of the first light-transmitting portions 551 can substantially correspond to the center of a polygon 553 (e.g., a square or rhombus) defined by connecting the centers 555 of some of the second light-transmitting portions 552 surrounding the first light-transmitting portion 551. The center of the polygon 553 can be described as the location where the diagonals of the polygon 553 meet. For example, the center of one of the second light-transmitting portions ( Figure 4 (Not shown) can substantially correspond to the center of a polygon 556 (e.g., a square or rhombus) defined by connecting the centers of some of the first light-transmitting portions surrounding one of the second light-transmitting portions. The center of polygon 556 can be described as the location where the diagonals of polygon 556 meet.

[0104] refer to Figure 6 Description based on Figure 5 The second example configuration shown has an opaque component set in another layer of the display panel 160.

[0105] Figure 6 It is a cross-sectional view of the display panel based on the first example configuration or the second example configuration.

[0106] refer to Figure 6 The display panel 160 may include layer 601 and another layer 602 disposed (or positioned) above layer 601. Layer 601 of the display panel 160 may be described as emission layer 601. The other layer 602 of the display panel 160 may be described as masking layer 602 (or mask layer 602) (or black matrix layer 602).

[0107] The layer 601 of the display panel 160 may include sub-pixel groups 511 (or sub-pixel group 411) (or sub-pixel group 512) (or sub-pixel group 412) located in the region 692 included in the first set of regions 410 and sub-pixel groups 521 (or sub-pixel group 421) (or sub-pixel group 522) (or sub-pixel group 422) located in the region 691 included in the second set of regions 420. Sub-pixel group 511 (or sub-pixel group 411) (or sub-pixel group 512) (or sub-pixel group 412) may include sub-pixel 611 and sub-pixel 612. Sub-pixel group 521 (or sub-pixel group 421) (or sub-pixel group 522) (or sub-pixel group 422) may include sub-pixel 621 and sub-pixel 622.

[0108] Layer 601 of display panel 160 may include a pixel definition layer (PDL) 641. PDL 641 may define the periphery of subpixel group 511 (or subpixel group 411 (hereinafter omitted)) and the periphery of subpixel group 521 (or subpixel group 421 (hereinafter omitted)). PDL 641 may define the periphery of subpixel 611 and subpixel 612 within subpixel group 511. PDL 641 may define the periphery of subpixel 621 and subpixel 622 within subpixel group 521. For example, PDL 641 may be disposed between subpixel group 511 and subpixel group 521, between subpixel 611 and subpixel 612, and between subpixel 621 and subpixel 622.

[0109] As a non-limiting example, the width w1 of the LED (or light-emitting portion) of sub-pixel 611 defined by PDL 641 may be equal to the width w2 of the LED of sub-pixel 621 defined by PDL 641. For example, when the color of the light emitted from the LED of sub-pixel 611 is the same as the color of the light emitted from the LED of sub-pixel 621, the width w1 of the LED of sub-pixel 611 may be equal to the width w2 of the LED of sub-pixel 621. When the color of the light emitted from the LED of sub-pixel 611 is different from the color of the light emitted from the LED of sub-pixel 621, the width w1 of the LED of sub-pixel 611 may be narrower than the width w2 of the LED of sub-pixel 621. As a non-limiting example, the width w1 of the LED of sub-pixel 611 defined by PDL 641 may be wider than the width w2 of the LED of sub-pixel 621 defined by PDL 641. For example, when the color of the light emitted from the LED of sub-pixel 611 is the same as the color of the light emitted from the LED of sub-pixel 621, the width w1 of sub-pixel 611 can be wider than the width w2 of sub-pixel 621.

[0110] Another layer 602 of the display panel 160 may include an opaque member 630 (or a black matrix 630). The opaque member 630 may be included in the other layer 602 of the display panel 160 for use in a privacy display mode. For example, to make the FOI of light emitted from the LED of sub-pixel 621 narrower compared to the FOI of light emitted from the LED of sub-pixel 611, the opaque member 630 may partially cover sub-pixel group 521, or may not cover sub-pixel group 511. For example, the opaque member 630 may partially overlap with sub-pixel group 521 within sub-pixel group 511 and sub-pixel group 521. For example, the opaque member 630 may be disposed above (or on top of) a portion of the PDL 641 that defines the subpixel group 521 and defines the subpixels (e.g., subpixels 621 and 622) within the subpixel group 521, and may not be disposed above (or on top of) another portion of the PDL 641 that defines the subpixel group 511 and defines the subpixels (e.g., subpixels 611 and 612) within the subpixel group 511. For example, the opaque member 630 may include an opening 631 (or a first light-transmitting portion 631 (or a first light-transmitting region 631)) disposed above the subpixel group 511 and an opening 632 (or a third light-transmitting portion 632 (or a third light-transmitting region 632)) disposed above the subpixel group 521. The opening 631 may be a reference. Figure 4 and Figure 5 The first light-transmitting portion described. Opening 632 may be a reference. Figure 4 and Figure 5 The description includes some of the third light-transmitting portions in a set of second light-transmitting portions.

[0111] Opening 631 can be aligned with subpixel group 511. Opening 631 can overlap with subpixels in subpixel group 511. When viewing display panel 160 from above, opening 631 can surround subpixels in subpixel group 511. When viewing display panel 160 from above, subpixels in subpixel group 511 can be positioned within opening 631. Opening 632 can be aligned with subpixels in subpixel group 521 respectively. Opening 632 can overlap with subpixels in subpixel group 521 respectively. When viewing display panel 160 from above, opening 632 can surround subpixels in subpixel group 521 respectively. When viewing display panel 160 from above, subpixels in subpixel group 521 can be positioned within opening 632 respectively.

[0112] For example, the size of opening 631 may be larger than the size of each of openings 632. For example, LEDs included in sub-pixels (e.g., sub-pixels 611 and 612) in sub-pixel group 511 may be positioned below opening 631 (or the first light-transmitting portion 631). For example, LEDs included in sub-pixels (e.g., sub-pixels 621 and 622) in sub-pixel group 521 may be positioned below opening 632 (or the third light-transmitting portion 632).

[0113] As a non-limiting example, the width w3 of one of the openings 632 may be equal to the width w2 of the LED of sub-pixel 621. As a non-limiting example, the width w3 of one of the openings 632 may be wider than the width w2 of the LED of sub-pixel 621. As a non-limiting example, the width w3 of one of the openings 632 may be narrower than the width w2 of the LED of sub-pixel 621.

[0114] As a non-limiting example, the display panel 160 may also include at least one layer disposed between layer 601 and another layer 602.

[0115] For example, at least one layer may include a color filter layer ( Figure 6 (Not shown in the image). The color filter layer may include an opaque member 660, which includes an opaque portion positioned between PDL 641 and opaque member 630. For example, the opaque member 660 included in the color filter layer of the display panel 160 may include (or define) an opening 661 (or a light-transmitting portion 661) corresponding to opening 631 and an opening 662 (or a light-transmitting portion 662) respectively corresponding to opening 632. The opaque member 660 defining openings 661 and 662 may be included in the display panel 160 to guide light emitted (or transmitted) toward each of the openings 632. For example, light from the LED of sub-pixel 621 may be emitted (or transmitted) through the opaque member 660 into the opening in opening 632 aligned with sub-pixel 621. For example, light from the LED of sub-pixel 622 may be emitted (or transmitted) through the opaque member 660 into the opening in opening 632 aligned with sub-pixel 622. The color filter layer can be positioned above (or on top of) the touch layer between layer 601 and another layer 602. The touch layer can be used to recognize touch input on the display panel 160.

[0116] For example, at least one layer may include a layer disposed above the color filter layer. The layer disposed above the color filter layer may include an opaque member 660, which includes an opaque portion positioned between PDL 641 and opaque member 630. For example, the opaque member 660 included in a layer disposed above the color filter layer of display panel 160 may include an opening 661 (or a light-transmitting portion 661) corresponding to opening 631 and openings 662 (or light-transmitting portions 662) respectively corresponding to opening 632. The opaque member 660 defining openings 661 and 662 may be included in display panel 160 to guide light emitted (or transmitted) toward each of the openings 632. For example, light from the LED of sub-pixel 621 may be emitted (or transmitted) through the opaque member 660 into the opening in opening 632 aligned with sub-pixel 621. For example, light from subpixel 622 can be emitted (or transmitted) through opaque member 660 into an opening in opening 432 aligned with subpixel 622. A color filter layer can be disposed between the layer including opaque member 660 and the touch layer. The touch layer can be used to recognize touch input on display panel 160.

[0117] Return to reference Figure 4 The display panel 160 configured according to the first example may include groups of first LEDs respectively disposed below the first light-transmitting portion. The groups of first LEDs may be respectively positioned within regions included in the first set 410 of regions. For example, LEDs in one group of first LEDs may be respectively included in subpixels included in subpixel group 411. For example, LEDs in another group of first LEDs may be respectively included in subpixels included in subpixel group 412.

[0118] The display panel 160 configured according to the first example may include groups of second LEDs. These groups of second LEDs may be respectively positioned within regions included in a second set 420 of regions. For example, each group of LEDs in the second LED group may include LEDs respectively disposed below a third light-transmitting portion included in each of the second light-transmitting portions. For example, LEDs included in one group of second LEDs may be respectively included in subpixels included in subpixel group 421. For example, LEDs included in another group of second LEDs may be respectively included in subpixels included in subpixel group 422.

[0119] The first LED group and the second LED group can be included in the display panel 160 according to the first example configuration in an alternating arrangement to enhance the quality of the screen displayed according to the privacy display mode (e.g., visibility or readability). For example, the center of a group of LEDs in the first LED group (e.g., located below a first light-transmitting portion 451 in the first light-transmitting portion) (e.g., corresponding to center 454) can substantially correspond to the center of a polygon (e.g., corresponding to polygon 453) defined by connecting the centers of some groups of LEDs in the second LED group surrounding the group of LEDs in the first LED group (e.g., located below some second light-transmitting portions 452 in the second light-transmitting portion, respectively) (e.g., corresponding to center 455). The center of a group of LEDs in the first LED group can substantially correspond to a polygon (e.g., a square or rhombus) defined by connecting the centers of the LEDs included in the group of LEDs in the first LED group. For example, the center of a group of LEDs in the second LED group can substantially correspond to the center of a polygon (e.g., corresponding to polygon 456) defined by connecting the centers of some groups of LEDs in the first LED group surrounding the group of LEDs in the second LED group.

[0120] The sub-pixels included in the first sub-pixel group of the display panel 160 configured according to the first example and the sub-pixels included in the second sub-pixel group of the display panel 160 configured according to the first example can be electrically connected to the source driver circuit 223. The sub-pixels included in the first sub-pixel group of the display panel 160 configured according to the first example and the sub-pixels included in the second sub-pixel group of the display panel 160 configured according to the first example can be electrically connected to the emitter driver circuit 224. The sub-pixels included in the first sub-pixel group of the display panel 160 configured according to the first example and the sub-pixels included in the second sub-pixel group of the display panel 160 configured according to the first example can be configured to be electrically connected to the gate driver circuit 222. The sub-pixels included in the first sub-pixel group of the display panel 160 configured according to the first example and the sub-pixels included in the second sub-pixel group of the display panel 160 configured according to the first example can be connected via scan lines (e.g., reference lines). Figure 2 and Figure 3 The described scan line is electrically connected to the gate driver circuit 222.

[0121] Each sub-pixel of an LED in a group comprising a second LED may include a first sub-pixel electrically connected to gate driver circuit 222 via a scan line (e.g., one of the scan lines) and a second sub-pixel electrically connected to gate driver circuit 222 via another scan line (e.g., another of the scan lines). The other scan line may be adjacent to the scan line. The other scan line may be positioned (or arranged) side-by-side with the scan line. The other scan line may be positioned immediately adjacent to the scan line. The other scan line may be described as a scan line immediately preceding or immediately following the scan line.

[0122] For example, subpixel group 421 may include subpixels of LEDs included in a group that includes a second LED. A first subpixel including LED 481 may be electrically connected to gate driver circuit 222 via scan line 491. The first subpixel including LED 481 may be scanned based on signals S1 (e.g., first signal 311, second signal 312, third signal 313, fourth signal 314, or fifth signal 315) received from gate driver circuit 222 via scan line 491. Second subpixels including LEDs 482, 483, and 484 may be electrically connected to gate driver circuit 222 via scan line 492, which is different from scan line 491. Scan line 492 may be arranged side-by-side with scan line 491. The second sub-pixels comprising LED 482, LED 483 and LED 484 can be scanned based on signals S2 (e.g., first signal 311, second signal 312, third signal 313, fourth signal 314 or fifth signal 315) received from the gate driver circuit 222 via scan line 492.

[0123] As a non-limiting example, a display panel 160 (or display 220) that includes a scan line electrically connecting a portion of a sub-pixel to the gate driver circuit 222 and another scan line electrically connecting the remaining portion of the sub-pixel to the gate driver circuit 222 can support a higher resolution than a display panel that includes a single scan line electrically connecting all sub-pixels to the gate driver circuit. For example, since the distance between the first sub-pixel including LED 481 and scan line 492 is greater than the distance between each of the second sub-pixels including LEDs 482, 483, and 484 and scan line 492, electrically connecting the first sub-pixel including LED 481 to scan line 492 may also require space in the display panel 160 for the path of electrically connecting the first sub-pixel including LED 481 to scan line 492. Because the space is reduced, the number of sub-pixels per unit area is reduced, so the display panel 160 (or display 220) that includes scan lines that electrically connect a portion of the sub-pixels to the gate driver circuit 222 and scan lines that electrically connect the remaining portion of the sub-pixels to the gate driver circuit 222 can support higher resolutions than a display panel that includes a single scan line that electrically connects all sub-pixels to the gate driver circuit.

[0124] Each sub-pixel of an LED in a group comprising a first LED may include a third sub-pixel electrically connected to the gate driver circuit 222 via a scan line (e.g., one of the scan lines) and a fourth sub-pixel electrically connected to the gate driver circuit 222 via another scan line (e.g., another of the scan lines). The other scan line may be adjacent to the scan line. The other scan line may be positioned (or arranged) alongside the scan line. The other scan line may be positioned immediately adjacent to the scan line. The other scan line may be described as a scan line immediately preceding or immediately following the scan line.

[0125] For example, sub-pixel group 411 may include sub-pixels of LEDs included in a group that includes a first LED. A third sub-pixel including LED 471 may be electrically connected to gate driver circuit 222 via scan line 493. The third sub-pixel including LED 471 may be scanned based on a signal S3 (e.g., a first signal 311, a second signal 312, a third signal 313, a fourth signal 314, or a fifth signal 315) received from gate driver circuit 222 via scan line 493. Fourth sub-pixels including LEDs 472, 473, and 474 may be electrically connected to gate driver circuit 222 via scan line 491, which is different from scan line 493. Scan line 491 may be arranged side-by-side with scan line 493. The fourth sub-pixels including LEDs 472, 473, and 474 may be scanned based on a signal S1 received from gate driver circuit 222 via scan line 491.

[0126] As a non-limiting example, a display panel 160 (or display 220) that includes a scan line electrically connecting a portion of a sub-pixel to the gate driver circuit 222 and another scan line electrically connecting the remaining portion of the sub-pixel to the gate driver circuit 222 can support a higher resolution than a display panel that includes a single scan line electrically connecting all sub-pixels to the gate driver circuit. For example, since the distance between the third sub-pixel including LED 471 and scan line 491 is greater than the distance between each of the fourth sub-pixels including LEDs 472, 473, and 474 and scan line 491, electrically connecting the third sub-pixel including LED 471 to scan line 493 may also require space in the display panel 160 for the path of electrically connecting the third sub-pixel including LED 471 to scan line 491. Because the space is reduced, the number of sub-pixels per unit area is reduced, so the display panel 160 (or display 220) that includes scan lines that electrically connect a portion of the sub-pixels to the gate driver circuit 222 and scan lines that electrically connect the remaining portion of the sub-pixels to the gate driver circuit 222 can support higher resolutions than a display panel that includes a single scan line that electrically connects all sub-pixels to the gate driver circuit.

[0127] The scan line electrically connected to the first sub-pixel can also be electrically connected to the fourth sub-pixel. For example, scan line 491 electrically connected to the first sub-pixel including LED 481 can be further electrically connected to the fourth sub-pixels including LEDs 472, 473, and 494 respectively. The first sub-pixel including LED 481 and the fourth sub-pixels including LEDs 472, 473, and 474 can be scanned according to signal S1.

[0128] The scan line electrically connected to the third sub-pixel can also be electrically connected to the second sub-pixel. For example, scan line 492 electrically connected to the third sub-pixel including LED 461 can be further electrically connected to the second sub-pixels including LEDs 482, 483, and 484 respectively. The third sub-pixel including LED 461 and the second sub-pixels including LEDs 482, 483, and 484 can be scanned according to signal S2.

[0129] As described above, the display driver integrated circuit 221 can provide a privacy display mode by disabling light emission from LEDs included in each group of LEDs in the first LED group.

[0130] The source driver circuit 223 can be controlled to provide a data voltage (e.g., Vdata) corresponding to black to the fourth sub-pixel before the gate driver circuit 222 performs scanning via scan lines (e.g., scan line 491) electrically connected to the first and fourth sub-pixels, thereby inhibiting light emission from LEDs included in the group of LEDs in the first LEDs. Furthermore, the source driver circuit 223 can be controlled to provide a data voltage (e.g., Vdata) to the third sub-pixel before the gate driver circuit 222 performs scanning via scan lines (e.g., scan line 492) electrically connected to the second and third sub-pixels, thereby inhibiting light emission from LEDs included in the group of LEDs in the first LEDs.

[0131] Alternatively, the emission driver circuit 224 can be controlled to bypass providing an emission signal (e.g., emission signal 316) to the fourth sub-pixel after the gate driver circuit 222 performs a scan via a scan line (e.g., scan line 491) electrically connected to the first and fourth sub-pixels, thereby inhibiting light emission from the LEDs included in the group of LEDs in the first LEDs. Similarly, the emission driver circuit 224 can be controlled to bypass controlling the emission signal to the third sub-pixel after the gate driver circuit 222 performs a scan via a scan line (e.g., scan line 492) electrically connected to the second and third sub-pixels, thereby inhibiting light emission from the LEDs included in the group of LEDs in the first LEDs.

[0132] Return to reference Figure 5 The display panel 160 configured according to the second example may include groups of first LEDs respectively disposed below the first light-transmitting portion. The groups of first LEDs may be respectively positioned within regions included in the first set 410 of regions. For example, LEDs included in one group of first LEDs may be respectively included in subpixels included in subpixel group 511. For example, LEDs included in another group of first LEDs may be respectively included in subpixels included in subpixel group 512.

[0133] The display panel 160 configured according to the second example may include groups of second LEDs. These groups of second LEDs may be respectively positioned within regions included in a second set 420 of regions. For example, each group of LEDs in the second LED group may include LEDs respectively disposed below a third light-transmitting portion included in each of the second light-transmitting portions. For example, LEDs included in one group of second LEDs may be respectively included in subpixels included in subpixel group 521. For example, LEDs included in another group of second LEDs may be respectively included in subpixels included in subpixel group 522.

[0134] Groups of first LEDs and groups of second LEDs may be included in the display panel 160 according to the second example configuration in an alternating arrangement to enhance the quality of the screen displayed according to the privacy display mode (e.g., visibility or readability). For example, the center of a group of LEDs in the group of second LEDs (e.g., located below a first light-transmitting portion 551 in the first light-transmitting portion) (e.g., corresponding to center 554) may substantially correspond to the center of a polygon (e.g., corresponding to polygon 553) defined by connecting the centers of some groups of LEDs in the group of second LEDs surrounding a group of LEDs in the group of first LEDs (e.g., located below some second light-transmitting portions 552 in the second light-transmitting portion, respectively) (e.g., corresponding to center 555). The center of a group of LEDs in the group of first LEDs may substantially correspond to a polygon (e.g., a square or rhombus) defined by connecting the centers of the LEDs included in the group of first LEDs. For example, the center of a group of LEDs in a group of second LEDs may substantially correspond to the center of a polygon (e.g., corresponding to polygon 556) defined by connecting the centers of some groups of LEDs in a group of first LEDs surrounding a group of LEDs in a group of second LEDs.

[0135] The sub-pixels included in the first sub-pixel group of the display panel 160 configured according to the second example and the sub-pixels included in the second sub-pixel group of the display panel 160 configured according to the second example can be electrically connected to the source driver circuit 223. The sub-pixels included in the first sub-pixel group of the display panel 160 configured according to the second example and the sub-pixels included in the second sub-pixel group of the display panel 160 configured according to the second example can be electrically connected to the emitter driver circuit 224. The sub-pixels included in the first sub-pixel group of the display panel 160 configured according to the second example and the sub-pixels included in the second sub-pixel group of the display panel 160 configured according to the second example can be configured to be electrically connected to the gate driver circuit 222. The sub-pixels included in the first sub-pixel group of the display panel 160 configured according to the second example and the sub-pixels included in the second sub-pixel group of the display panel 160 configured according to the second example can be connected via scan lines (e.g., reference lines). Figure 2 and Figure 3 The described scan line is electrically connected to the gate driver circuit 222.

[0136] Each sub-pixel of an LED in a group comprising a second LED may include a first sub-pixel electrically connected to gate driver circuit 222 via a scan line (e.g., one of the scan lines) and a second sub-pixel electrically connected to gate driver circuit 222 via another scan line (e.g., another of the scan lines). The other scan line may be adjacent to the scan line. The other scan line may be positioned (or arranged) side-by-side with the scan line. The other scan line may be positioned immediately adjacent to the scan line. The other scan line may be described as a scan line immediately preceding or immediately following the scan line.

[0137] For example, sub-pixel group 521 may include sub-pixels of LEDs included in a group that includes a second LED. A first sub-pixel including LED 581 may be electrically connected to gate driver circuit 222 via scan line 591. The first sub-pixel including LED 581 may be scanned based on signals S1 (e.g., first signal 311, second signal 312, third signal 313, fourth signal 314, or fifth signal 315) received from gate driver circuit 222 via scan line 591. Second sub-pixels including LEDs 582, 583, and 584 may be electrically connected to gate driver circuit 222 via scan line 592, which is different from scan line 591. Scan line 592 may be arranged side-by-side with scan line 591. The second sub-pixels comprising LEDs 582, 583 and 584 can be scanned based on signals S2 (e.g., first signal 311, second signal 312, third signal 313, fourth signal 314 or fifth signal 315) received from the gate driver circuit 222 via scan line 592.

[0138] As a non-limiting example, a display panel 160 (or display 220) that includes a scan line electrically connecting a portion of a sub-pixel to the gate driver circuit 222 and another scan line electrically connecting the remaining portion of the sub-pixel to the gate driver circuit 222 can support a higher resolution than a display panel that includes a single scan line electrically connecting all sub-pixels to the gate driver circuit. For example, since the distance between the first sub-pixel including LED 581 and scan line 592 is greater than the distance between each of the second sub-pixels including LEDs 582, 583, and 584 and scan line 592, electrically connecting the first sub-pixel including LED 581 to scan line 592 may also require space in the display panel 160 for the path of electrically connecting the first sub-pixel including LED 581 to scan line 592. Because the space is reduced, the number of sub-pixels per unit area is reduced, so the display panel 160 (or display 220) that includes scan lines that electrically connect a portion of the sub-pixels to the gate driver circuit 222 and scan lines that electrically connect the remaining portion of the sub-pixels to the gate driver circuit 222 can support higher resolutions than a display panel that includes a single scan line that electrically connects all sub-pixels to the gate driver circuit.

[0139] Each sub-pixel of an LED in a group comprising a first LED may include a third sub-pixel electrically connected to the gate driver circuit 222 via a scan line (e.g., one of the scan lines) and a fourth sub-pixel electrically connected to the gate driver circuit 222 via another scan line (e.g., another of the scan lines). The other scan line may be adjacent to the scan line. The other scan line may be positioned (or arranged) alongside the scan line. The other scan line may be positioned immediately adjacent to the scan line. The other scan line may be described as a scan line immediately preceding or immediately following the scan line.

[0140] For example, sub-pixel group 511 may include sub-pixels of LEDs included in a group that includes a first LED. A third sub-pixel including LED 571 may be electrically connected to gate driver circuit 222 via scan line 593. The third sub-pixel including LED 571 may be scanned based on a signal S3 (e.g., a first signal 311, a second signal 312, a third signal 313, a fourth signal 314, or a fifth signal 315) received from gate driver circuit 222 via scan line 593. Fourth sub-pixels including LEDs 572, 573, and 574 may be electrically connected to gate driver circuit 222 via scan line 591, which is different from scan line 593. Scan line 591 may be arranged side-by-side with scan line 593. The fourth sub-pixels including LEDs 572, 573, and 574 may be scanned based on a signal S1 received from gate driver circuit 222 via scan line 591.

[0141] As a non-limiting example, a display panel 160 (or display 220) that includes scan lines electrically connecting a portion of a sub-pixel to gate driver circuit 222 and scan lines electrically connecting the remaining portion of a sub-pixel to gate driver circuit 222 can support higher resolutions than a display panel that includes a single scan line electrically connecting all sub-pixels to gate driver circuit 222. For example, since the distance between the third sub-pixel including LED 571 and scan line 591 is greater than the distance between each of the fourth sub-pixels including LEDs 572, 573, and 574 and scan line 591, electrically connecting the third sub-pixel including LED 571 to scan line 593 may also require space in the display panel 160 for a path to electrically connect the third sub-pixel including LED 571 to scan line 591. Because the space is reduced, the number of sub-pixels per unit area is reduced, so the display panel 160 (or display 220) that includes scan lines that electrically connect a portion of the sub-pixels to the gate driver circuit 222 and scan lines that electrically connect the remaining portion of the sub-pixels to the gate driver circuit 222 can support higher resolutions than a display panel that includes a single scan line that electrically connects all sub-pixels to the gate driver circuit.

[0142] The scan line electrically connected to the first sub-pixel can also be electrically connected to the fourth sub-pixel. For example, scan line 591 electrically connected to the first sub-pixel including LED 581 can be further electrically connected to the fourth sub-pixels including LEDs 572, 573, and 574 respectively. The first sub-pixel including LED 581 and the fourth sub-pixels including LEDs 572, 573, and 574 respectively can be scanned according to signal S1.

[0143] The scan line electrically connected to the third sub-pixel can also be electrically connected to the second sub-pixel. For example, scan line 592 electrically connected to the third sub-pixel including LED 561 can be further electrically connected to the second sub-pixels including LEDs 582, 583, and 584 respectively. The third sub-pixel including LED 561 and the second sub-pixels including LEDs 582, 583, and 584 respectively can be scanned according to signal S2.

[0144] As described above, the display driver integrated circuit 221 can provide a privacy display mode by disabling light emission from LEDs included in each group of LEDs in the first LED group.

[0145] The source driver circuit 223 can be controlled to provide a data voltage (e.g., Vdata) corresponding to black to the fourth sub-pixel before the gate driver circuit 222 performs scanning via scan lines (e.g., scan line 591) electrically connected to the first and fourth sub-pixels, thereby inhibiting light emission from each group of LEDs in the group of first LEDs. Furthermore, the source driver circuit 223 can be controlled to provide a data voltage (e.g., Vdata) to the third sub-pixel before the gate driver circuit 222 performs scanning via scan lines (e.g., scan line 592) electrically connected to the second and third sub-pixels, thereby inhibiting light emission from each group of LEDs in the group of first LEDs.

[0146] Alternatively, the emission driver circuit 224 can be controlled to bypass providing an emission signal (e.g., emission signal 316) to the fourth sub-pixel after the gate driver circuit 222 performs a scan via a scan line (e.g., scan line 591) electrically connected to the first and fourth sub-pixels, thereby inhibiting light emission from each group of LEDs in the group of first LEDs. Similarly, the emission driver circuit 224 can be controlled to bypass controlling the emission signal to the third sub-pixel after the gate driver circuit 222 performs a scan via a scan line (e.g., scan line 592) electrically connected to the second and third sub-pixels, thereby inhibiting light emission from each group of LEDs in the group of first LEDs.

[0147] Figure 7a A third example configuration of the display panel is shown.

[0148] refer to Figures 1 to 6 At least a portion of the structure of the described display panel 160 and at least a portion of the operation of the display driver integrated circuit 221 can be applied to Figure 7a The display panel 160 shown.

[0149] refer to Figure 7a The display panel 160 may include multiple pixels. Each of the pixels may include a subpixel.

[0150] The subpixels may include a first subpixel group 710 and a second subpixel group 720. For example, the first subpixel group 710 may include subpixel group 711 and subpixel group 712. For example, the second subpixel group 720 may include subpixel group 721 and subpixel group 722. As a non-limiting example, the first subpixel group 710 and the second subpixel group 720 may alternate with each other. As a non-limiting example, the first subpixel group 710 and the second subpixel group 720 may be arranged in an alternating manner.

[0151] Each subpixel group in the first subpixel group 710 may include subpixels. The subpixels may include a first subpixel 750-1 configured to emit light of a first color (e.g., blue), a second subpixel 750-2 configured to emit light of a second color (e.g., green), and a third subpixel 750-3 configured to emit light of a third color (e.g., red).

[0152] Each subpixel group in the second subpixel group 720 may include subpixels. The subpixels may include a first subpixel 760-1 configured to emit light of a first color (e.g., blue), a second subpixel 760-2 configured to emit light of a second color (e.g., green), and a third subpixel 760-3 configured to emit light of a third color (e.g., red).

[0153] Each subpixel in each subpixel group 720 may include portions spaced apart from each other. For example, the first subpixel 760-1 may include a first portion 760-1a, a second portion 760-1b, a third portion 760-1c, and a fourth portion 760-1d of the first subpixel 760-1. The first portion 760-1a, the second portion 760-1b, the third portion 760-1c, and the fourth portion 760-1d of the first subpixel 760-1 may be spaced apart from each other. The first portion 760-1a, the second portion 760-1b, the third portion 760-1c, and the fourth portion 760-1d of the first sub-pixel 760-1 can be described as micropixels of the first sub-pixel 760-1. Each of the micropixels of the first sub-pixel 760-1 can be electrically connected to the same transistor. For example, the micropixels of the first sub-pixel 760-1 can be controlled by a single set of transistors. For example, the second sub-pixel 760-2 may include the first portion 760-2a, the second portion 760-2b, the third portion 760-2c, and the fourth portion 760-2d of the second sub-pixel 760-2. The first portion 760-2a, the second portion 760-2b, the third portion 760-2c, and the fourth portion 760-2d of the second sub-pixel 760-2 can be spaced apart from each other. For example, the first portion 760-2a, the second portion 760-2b, the third portion 760-2c, and the fourth portion 760-2d of the second sub-pixel 760-2 can be described as a micropixel of the second sub-pixel 760-2. Each of the micropixels of the second sub-pixel 760-2 can be electrically connected to the same transistor. For example, the micropixels of the first sub-pixel 760-1 can be controlled by a single set of transistors. For example, the third sub-pixel 760-3 may include a first portion 760-3a, a second portion 760-3b, a third portion 760-3c, and a fourth portion 760-3d of the third sub-pixel 760-3. The first portion 760-3a, the second portion 760-3b, the third portion 760-3c, and the fourth portion 760-3d of the third sub-pixel 760-3 may be spaced apart from each other.For example, the first part 760-3a, the second part 760-3b, the third part 760-3c, and the fourth part 760-3d of the third sub-pixel 760-3 can be described as micropixels of the third sub-pixel 760-3.

[0154] For example, the FOI of light emitted from the second sub-pixel group 720 may be narrower than the FOI of light emitted from the first sub-pixel group 710. For example, to make the FOI of light emitted from the second sub-pixel group 720 narrower (or smaller) compared to the FOI of light emitted from the first sub-pixel group 710, a layer of the display panel 160 including pixels may include a PDL, which further defines micropixels of the first sub-pixel 760-1, micropixels of the second sub-pixel 760-2, and micropixels of the third sub-pixel 760-3. For example, to make the FOI of light emitted from the second sub-pixel group 720 narrower (or smaller) compared to the FOI of light emitted from the first sub-pixel group 710, a layer of the display panel 160 including pixels (e.g., Figure 8a The other layer of the display panel 160 above the layer 801) (e.g., Figure 8a The other layer (802) of the display panel 160 may include opaque components. The opaque components in the other layer of the display panel 160 may partially cover one or more of the plurality of pixels, and may not cover another one or more of the plurality of pixels. The PDL in the layer of the display panel 160 and the opaque components in the other layer of the display panel 160 may be structures that reduce the viewing angle of at least a portion of the screen (e.g., screen 110) displayed on the display panel 160. Reference Figure 8a The opaque component configured according to the third example is described in more detail in another layer of the display panel 160.

[0155] Figure 8a This is a cross-sectional view of the display panel configured according to the third example.

[0156] refer to Figure 8a The display panel 160 may include layer 801 and another layer 802 disposed (or positioned) above layer 801. Layer 801 of the display panel 160 may be described as an emission layer 801. The other layer 802 of the display panel 160 may be described as a masking layer 802 (or a mask layer 802) (or a black matrix layer 802).

[0157] The layer 801 of the display panel 160 may include a first subpixel group 710 and a second subpixel group 720. The first subpixel group 710 may include a subpixel group 711. Subpixel group 711 may include subpixels 811 and 812. The second subpixel group 720 may include a subpixel group 721. Subpixel group 721 may include subpixels 821 and 822. Subpixel 821 may include a first portion 821-1 and a second portion 821-2. Subpixel 822 may include a first portion 822-1 and a second portion 822-2.

[0158] Layer 801 of display panel 160 may include a pixel definition layer (PDL) 841. PDL 841 defines the periphery of subpixel group 711 and the periphery of subpixel group 721. PDL 841 defines the periphery of subpixel 811 and subpixel 812 within subpixel group 711. PDL 841 defines the periphery of subpixel 821 and subpixel 822 within subpixel group 721. Relative to PDL 641, PDL 841 may also define the periphery of a first portion 821-1 of subpixel 821 and the periphery of a second portion 821-2 of subpixel 821. Relative to PDL 641, PDL 841 may also define the periphery of a first portion 822-1 of subpixel 822 and the periphery of a second portion 822-2 of subpixel 822. For example, PDL841 can be located between subpixel group 711 and subpixel group 721, between subpixel 811 and subpixel 812, between subpixel 821 and subpixel 822, between the first part 821-1 and the second part 821-2 of subpixel 821, and between the first part 822-1 and the second part 822-2 of subpixel 822.

[0159] As a non-limiting example, the width w1 of subpixel 811 defined by PDL 841 may be greater than the width w2 of the first portion 821-1 of subpixel 821 defined by PDL 841 and the width w3 of the second portion 821-2 of subpixel 821 defined by PDL 841.

[0160] Another layer 802 of the display panel 160 may include an opaque member 830 (or a black matrix 830). The opaque member 830 may be included in the other layer 802 of the display panel 160 for use in a privacy display mode. For example, to make the FOI of light emitted from subpixel group 721 narrower compared to the FOI of light emitted from subpixel group 711, the opaque member 830 may partially cover subpixel group 721 or may not cover subpixel group 711. For example, the opaque member 830 may partially overlap with subpixel group 721 within subpixel group 711 and subpixel group 721. For example, the opaque member 830 may be disposed above (or on top of) portions of the defining subpixel group 721 and subpixels (e.g., subpixels 821 and 822) within the defining subpixel group 721 of the PDL 841, and may not be disposed above (or on top of) another portion of the defining subpixel group 711 and subpixels (e.g., subpixels 811 and 812) within the defining subpixel group 711 of the PDL 841. For example, relative to the opaque member 630, the opaque member 830 may be further disposed above portions of the first portion 821-1 and the second portion 821-2 of the defining subpixel 821 of the PDL 841, and portions of the first portion 822-1 and the second portion 822-2 of the defining subpixel 822 of the PDL 841.

[0161] For example, the opaque member 830 may include an opening 831 (or a light-transmitting portion 831) disposed above the sub-pixel group 711 and an opening 832 (or a light-transmitting portion 832) disposed above the sub-pixel group 721. For example, the size of the opening 831 may be larger than the size of each of the openings 832.

[0162] As a non-limiting example, the width w4 of the opening 832 can be equal to the width w2 of the first portion 821-1 of the sub-pixel 821 (or the width w3 of the second portion 821-2 of the sub-pixel 821). As a non-limiting example, the width w4 of the opening in the opening 832 can be wider than the width w2 of the first portion 821-1 of the sub-pixel 821 (or the width w3 of the second portion 821-2 of the sub-pixel 821). As a non-limiting example, the width w4 of the opening in the opening 832 can be narrower than the width w2 of the first portion 821-1 of the sub-pixel 821 (or the width w3 of the second portion 821-2 of the sub-pixel 821).

[0163] Referring back to Figure 7, the sub-pixels included in the first sub-pixel group 710 of the display panel 160 configured according to the third example and the sub-pixels included in the second sub-pixel group 720 of the display panel 160 configured according to the third example can be electrically connected to the source driver circuit 223. The sub-pixels included in the first sub-pixel group 710 of the display panel 160 configured according to the third example and the sub-pixels included in the second sub-pixel group 720 of the display panel 160 configured according to the third example can be electrically connected to the emitter driver circuit 224. The sub-pixels included in the first sub-pixel group 710 of the display panel 160 configured according to the third example and the sub-pixels included in the second sub-pixel group 720 of the display panel 160 configured according to the third example can be configured to be electrically connected to the gate driver circuit 222. The sub-pixels included in the first sub-pixel group 710 of the display panel 160 configured according to the third example and the sub-pixels included in the second sub-pixel group 720 of the display panel 160 configured according to the third example can be connected via scan lines (refer to...) Figure 2 and Figure 3 The described scan line is electrically connected to the gate driver 222.

[0164] Each subpixel group in the second subpixel group 720 may include a first subpixel electrically connected to the gate driver circuit 222 via a scan line (e.g., one of the scan lines) and a second subpixel electrically connected to the gate driver 222 via another scan line (e.g., another of the scan lines). The other scan line may be positioned side-by-side (or arranged) with the scan line. The other scan line may be positioned immediately adjacent to the scan line. The other scan line may be described as a scan line immediately preceding or immediately following the scan line.

[0165] For example, a first sub-pixel (e.g., a sub-pixel configured to emit light of a first color) within sub-pixel group 721 of the second sub-pixel group 720 can be electrically connected to the gate driver circuit 222 via scan line 791. The first sub-pixel can be scanned based on a signal S1 (e.g., a first signal 311, a second signal 312, a third signal 313, a fourth signal 314, or a fifth signal 315) received from the gate driver circuit 222 via scan line 791. A second sub-pixel (e.g., a sub-pixel configured to emit light of a second color and a sub-pixel configured to emit light of a third color) can be electrically connected to the gate driver circuit 222 via scan line 792. The second sub-pixel can be scanned based on a signal S2 (e.g., a first signal 311, a second signal 312, a third signal 313, a fourth signal 314, or a fifth signal 315) received from the gate driver circuit 222 via scan line 792.

[0166] Each subpixel group in the first subpixel group 710 may include a third subpixel electrically connected to the gate driver circuit 222 via a scan line (e.g., one of the scan lines) and a fourth subpixel electrically connected to the gate driver circuit 222 via another scan line (e.g., another of the scan lines). The other scan line may be positioned side-by-side (or arranged) with the scan line. The other scan line may be positioned immediately adjacent to the scan line. The other scan line may be described as a scan line immediately preceding or immediately following the scan line.

[0167] For example, a third sub-pixel (e.g., a sub-pixel configured to emit light of a first color) within sub-pixel group 711 of the first sub-pixel group 710 can be electrically connected to the gate driver circuit 222 via scan line 793. The third sub-pixel can be scanned based on signals S3 (e.g., first signal 311, second signal 312, third signal 313, fourth signal 314, or fifth signal 315) received from the gate driver circuit 222 via scan line 793. A fourth sub-pixel (e.g., a sub-pixel configured to emit light of a second color and a sub-pixel configured to emit light of a third color) can be electrically connected to the gate driver circuit 222 via scan line 791. The fourth sub-pixel can be scanned based on signals S3 (e.g., first signal 311, second signal 312, third signal 313, fourth signal 314, or fifth signal 315) received from the gate driver circuit 222 via scan line 791.

[0168] Scan lines electrically connected to the first sub-pixel can also be electrically connected to the fourth sub-pixel. For example, scan line 791 electrically connected to the first sub-pixel in sub-pixel group 721 can be further electrically connected to the fourth sub-pixel in sub-pixel group 711. Scan lines electrically connected to the third sub-pixel can also be electrically connected to the second sub-pixel. For example, scan line 792 electrically connected to the third sub-pixel in sub-pixel group 712 can be further electrically connected to the second sub-pixel in sub-pixel group 721.

[0169] Figure 7b The fourth example configuration of the display panel is shown.

[0170] refer to Figures 1 to 7a At least a portion of the structure of the described display panel 160 and at least a portion of the operation of the display driver integrated circuit 221 can be applied to Figure 7b The display panel 160 shown.

[0171] refer to Figure 7b The display panel 160 may include multiple pixels. Each of the pixels may include a subpixel.

[0172] The subpixels may include a first subpixel group 730 and a second subpixel group 740. For example, the first subpixel group 730 may include subpixel group 731 and subpixel group 732. For example, the second subpixel group 740 may include subpixel group 741 and subpixel group 742. As a non-limiting example, the first subpixel group 730 and the second subpixel group 740 may alternate with each other. As a non-limiting example, the first subpixel group 730 and the second subpixel group 740 may be arranged in an alternating manner.

[0173] Each subpixel group in the first subpixel group 730 may include subpixels. Subpixels may include a first subpixel 770-1 configured to emit light of a first color (e.g., blue), a second subpixel 770-2 configured to emit light of a second color (e.g., green), and a third subpixel 770-3 configured to emit light of a third color (e.g., red).

[0174] Each subpixel in each subpixel group 730 may include portions spaced apart from each other. For example, the first subpixel 770-1 may include a first portion 770-1a, a second portion 770-1b, a third portion 770-1c, and a fourth portion 770-1d of the first subpixel 770-1. The first portion 770-1a, the second portion 770-1b, the third portion 770-1c, and the fourth portion 770-1d of the first subpixel 770-1 may be spaced apart from each other. The first portion 770-1a, the second portion 770-1b, the third portion 770-1c, and the fourth portion 770-1d of the first sub-pixel 770-1 can be described as micropixels of the first sub-pixel 770-1. Each of the micropixels of the first sub-pixel 770-1 can be electrically connected to the same transistor. For example, the micropixels of the first sub-pixel 770-1 can be controlled by a single set of transistors. For example, the second sub-pixel 770-2 may include the first portion 770-2a, the second portion 770-2b, the third portion 770-2c, and the fourth portion 770-2d of the second sub-pixel 770-2. The first portion 770-2a, the second portion 770-2b, the third portion 770-2c, and the fourth portion 770-2d of the second sub-pixel 770-2 can be spaced apart from each other. For example, the first portion 770-2a, the second portion 770-2b, the third portion 770-2c, and the fourth portion 770-2d of the second sub-pixel 770-2 can be described as a micropixel of the second sub-pixel 770-2. Each of the micropixels of the second sub-pixel 770-2 can be electrically connected to the same transistor. For example, the micropixel of the second sub-pixel 770-2 can be controlled by a single set of transistors. For example, the third sub-pixel 770-3 may include a first portion 770-3a, a second portion 770-3b, a third portion 770-3c, and a fourth portion 770-3d of the third sub-pixel 770-3. The first portion 770-3a, the second portion 770-3b, the third portion 770-3c, and the fourth portion 770-3d of the third sub-pixel 770-3 may be spaced apart from each other.For example, the first portion 770-3a, the second portion 770-3b, the third portion 770-3c, and the fourth portion 770-3d of the third sub-pixel 770-3 can be described as micropixels of the third sub-pixel 770-3. Each of the micropixels of the third sub-pixel 770-3 can be electrically connected to the same transistor. For example, the micropixels of the third sub-pixel 770-3 can be controlled by a single set of transistors.

[0175] Each subpixel group in the second subpixel group 740 may include subpixels. The subpixels may include a first subpixel 780-1 configured to emit light of a first color (e.g., blue), a second subpixel 780-2 configured to emit light of a second color (e.g., green), and a third subpixel 780-3 configured to emit light of a third color (e.g., red).

[0176] Each subpixel in each subpixel group 740 of the second subpixel group may include portions spaced apart from each other. For example, the first subpixel 780-1 may include a first portion 780-1a, a second portion 780-1b, a third portion 780-1c, and a fourth portion 780-1d of the first subpixel 780-1. The first portion 780-1a, the second portion 780-1b, the third portion 780-1c, and the fourth portion 780-1d of the first subpixel 780-1 may be spaced apart from each other. The first portion 780-1a, the second portion 780-1b, the third portion 780-1c, and the fourth portion 780-1d of the first sub-pixel 780-1 can be described as micropixels of the first sub-pixel 780-1. Each of the micropixels of the first sub-pixel 780-1 can be electrically connected to the same transistor. For example, the micropixels of the first sub-pixel 780-1 can be controlled by a single set of transistors. For example, the second sub-pixel 780-2 may include the first portion 780-2a, the second portion 780-2b, the third portion 780-2c, and the fourth portion 780-2d of the second sub-pixel 780-2. The first portion 780-2a, the second portion 780-2b, the third portion 780-2c, and the fourth portion 780-2d of the second sub-pixel 780-2 can be spaced apart from each other. For example, the first portion 780-2a, the second portion 780-2b, the third portion 780-2c, and the fourth portion 780-2d of the second sub-pixel 780-2 can be described as a micropixel of the second sub-pixel 780-2. Each of the micropixels of the second sub-pixel 780-2 can be electrically connected to the same transistor. For example, the micropixel of the second sub-pixel 780-2 can be controlled by a single set of transistors. For example, the third sub-pixel 780-3 may include a first portion 780-3a, a second portion 780-3b, a third portion 780-3c, and a fourth portion 780-3d of the third sub-pixel 780-3. The first portion 780-3a, the second portion 780-3b, the third portion 780-3c, and the fourth portion 780-3d of the third sub-pixel 780-3 may be spaced apart from each other.For example, the first portion 780-3a, the second portion 780-3b, the third portion 780-3c, and the fourth portion 780-3d of the third sub-pixel 780-3 can be described as micropixels of the third sub-pixel 780-3. Each of the micropixels of the third sub-pixel 780-3 can be electrically connected to the same transistor. For example, the micropixels of the third sub-pixel 780-3 can be controlled by a single set of transistors.

[0177] The layer of the display panel 160 including the first subpixel group 730 and the second subpixel group 740 (or the layer of the display panel 160 configured according to the fourth example) may include a PDL, which further defines the micropixels of the first subpixel 770-1, the micropixels of the second subpixel 770-2, the micropixels of the third subpixel 770-3, the micropixels of the first subpixel 780-1, the micropixels of the second subpixel 780-2, and the micropixels of the third subpixel 780-3.

[0178] For example, the field of view (FOI) of light emitted from the second sub-pixel group 740 may be narrower than the FOI of light emitted from the first sub-pixel group 730. For example, in order to narrow (or reduce) the FOI of light emitted from the second sub-pixel group 740 compared to the FOI of light emitted from the first sub-pixel group 730, a pixel-containing layer (e.g., ...) is provided in the display panel 160. Figure 8b The other layer of the display panel 160 above the layer 851) (e.g., Figure 8b The other layer (852) of the display panel 160 may include opaque components. The opaque components in the other layer of the display panel 160 may partially cover one or more of the plurality of pixels, and may not cover another one or more of the plurality of pixels. The PDL in the layer of the display panel 160 and the opaque components in the other layer of the display panel 160 may be structures that reduce the viewing angle of at least a portion of the screen (e.g., screen 110) displayed on the display panel 160. Reference Figure 8b The opaque component configured according to the fourth example is described in more detail in another layer of the display panel 160.

[0179] Figure 8b This is a cross-sectional view of the display panel configured according to the fourth example.

[0180] refer to Figure 8b The display panel 160 may include layer 851 and another layer 852 disposed (or positioned) above layer 851. Layer 851 of the display panel 160 may be described as an emission layer 851. The other layer 852 of the display panel 160 may be described as a masking layer 852 (or a mask layer 852) (or a black matrix layer 852).

[0181] The layer 851 of the display panel 160 may include a first subpixel group 730 and a second subpixel group 740.

[0182] The first subpixel group 730 may include subpixel group 731. Subpixel group 731 may include subpixel 861 and subpixel 862. Subpixel 861 may include a first portion 861-1 and a second portion 861-2 of subpixel 861. Subpixel 862 may include a first portion 862-1 and a second portion 862-2 of subpixel 862.

[0183] The second subpixel group 740 may include subpixel group 741. Subpixel group 741 may include subpixel 871 and subpixel 872. Subpixel 871 may include a first portion 871-1 and a second portion 871-2 of subpixel 871. Subpixel 872 may include a first portion 872-1 and a second portion 872-2 of subpixel 872.

[0184] Layer 851 of the display panel 160 may include a pixel definition layer (PDL) 891. PDL 891 defines the periphery of subpixel group 731 and the periphery of subpixel group 741. PDL 891 defines the periphery of subpixel 861 and subpixel 862 within subpixel group 731. PDL 891 defines the periphery of subpixel 871 and subpixel 872 within subpixel group 741. Relative to PDL 841, PDL 891 may also define the periphery of a first portion 861-1 of subpixel 861 and the periphery of a second portion 861-2 of subpixel 861. Relative to PDL 641, PDL 891 may also define the periphery of a first portion 862-1 of subpixel 862 and the periphery of a second portion 862-2 of subpixel 862. Compared to PDL641, PDL 891 can also define the periphery of the first part 871-1 of subpixel 871 and the periphery of the second part 871-2 of subpixel 871. Compared to PDL 641, PDL 891 can also define the periphery of the first part 872-1 of subpixel 872 and the periphery of the second part 872-2 of subpixel 872. For example, PDL 891 can be located between subpixel group 731 and subpixel group 741, between subpixel 861 and subpixel 862, between subpixel 871 and subpixel 872, between the first portion 861-1 and the second portion 861-2 of subpixel 861, between the first portion 862-1 and the second portion 862-2 of subpixel 862, between the first portion 871-1 and the second portion 871-2 of subpixel 871, and between the first portion 872-1 and the second portion 872-2 of subpixel 872.

[0185] Another layer 852 of the display panel 160 may include an opaque member 880 (or a black matrix 880). The opaque member 880 may be included in the other layer 852 of the display panel 160 for a privacy display mode. For example, to make the FOI of light emitted from subpixel group 741 narrower compared to the FOI of light emitted from subpixel group 731, the opaque member 880 may partially cover subpixel group 741 or may not cover subpixel group 731. For example, the opaque member 880 may partially overlap with subpixel group 741 within subpixel group 731 and subpixel group 741. For example, the opaque member 880 may be disposed above (or on top of) portions of the defining subpixel group 741 and subpixels (e.g., subpixels 871 and 872) within the defining subpixel group 741 of PDL 891, and may not be disposed above (or on top of) another portion of the defining subpixel group 731 and subpixels (e.g., subpixels 861 and 862) within the defining subpixel group 731 of PDL 891. For example, relative to the opaque member 630, the opaque member 880 may be further disposed above portions of the first portion 871-1 and the second portion 871-2 of the defining subpixel 871 of PDL 891, and portions of the first portion 872-1 and the second portion 872-2 of the defining subpixel 872 of PDL 891.

[0186] For example, the opaque member 880 may include an opening 881 (or a light-transmitting portion 881) disposed above the sub-pixel group 731 and an opening 882 (or a light-transmitting portion 882) disposed above the sub-pixel group 741. For example, the size of the opening 881 may be larger than the size of each of the openings 882.

[0187] As a non-limiting example, the width w8 of the opening in opening 882 can be equal to the width w6 of the first portion 871-1 of sub-pixel 871 (or the width w7 of the second portion 871-2 of sub-pixel 871). As a non-limiting example, the width w8 of the opening in opening 882 can be greater than the width w6 of the first portion 871-1 of sub-pixel 871 (or the width w7 of the second portion 871-2 of sub-pixel 871). As a non-limiting example, the width w8 of the opening in opening 882 can be less than the width w6 of the first portion 871-1 of sub-pixel 871 (or the width w7 of the second portion 871-2 of sub-pixel 871).

[0188] As a non-limiting example, due to the display panel 160 (or) configured according to the first example configuration or the third example configuration Figure 6 The display panel shown is 160 or Figure 8a The display panel 160 shown), the display panel 160 configured according to the fourth example (or Figure 8bThe display panel 160 shown may also include micropixels spaced apart (or separated) from each other (e.g., micropixels of the first subpixel 770-1, micropixels of the second subpixel 770-2, or micropixels of the third subpixel 770-3), thus the display panel 160 configured according to the fourth example (or Figure 8b The thickness of the display panel 160 shown may be less than that of the display panel 160 configured according to the first example configuration or the third example configuration (or Figure 6 The display panel shown is 160 or Figure 8a The thickness of the display panel 160 shown. For example, since the sum of the widths of the portions of sub-pixel 861 (e.g., the sum of the widths of the first portion 861-1 of sub-pixel 861 and the second portion 861-2 of sub-pixel 861) is less than the width w1 of sub-pixel 611, the first FOI of light emitted from a portion of sub-pixel 861 may be narrower than the second FOI of light emitted from sub-pixel 611. For example, since the first FOI is narrower than the second FOI, the first thickness of one or more layers disposed between layer 851 and another layer 852 may be thinner than the second thickness of one or more layers disposed between layer 601 and layer 602. Since the first thickness is thinner than the second thickness, the display panel 160 (or the display panel 160 configured according to the fourth example) Figure 8b The thickness of the display panel 160 shown may be less than that of the display panel 160 configured according to the first example configuration or the third example configuration. Figure 6 The display panel 160 shown is or Figure 8a The thickness of the display panel 160 shown.

[0189] Return to reference Figure 7b The sub-pixels included in the first sub-pixel group 730 of the display panel 160 configured according to the fourth example and the sub-pixels included in the second sub-pixel group 740 of the display panel 160 configured according to the fourth example can be electrically connected to the source driver circuit 223. The sub-pixels included in the first sub-pixel group 730 of the display panel 160 configured according to the fourth example and the sub-pixels included in the second sub-pixel group 740 of the display panel 160 configured according to the fourth example can be electrically connected to the emitter driver circuit 224. The sub-pixels included in the first sub-pixel group 730 of the display panel 160 configured according to the fourth example and the sub-pixels included in the second sub-pixel group 740 of the display panel 160 configured according to the fourth example can be configured to be electrically connected to the gate driver circuit 222. The sub-pixels included in the first sub-pixel group 730 of the display panel 160 configured according to the fourth example and the sub-pixels included in the second sub-pixel group 740 of the display panel 160 configured according to the fourth example can be connected via scan lines (refer to...). Figure 2 and Figure 3 The described scan line is electrically connected to the gate driver 222.

[0190] Each subpixel group in the second subpixel group 740 may include a first subpixel electrically connected to the gate driver circuit 222 via a scan line (e.g., one of the scan lines) and a second subpixel electrically connected to the gate driver 222 via another scan line (e.g., another of the scan lines). The other scan line may be positioned side-by-side (or arranged) with the scan line. The other scan line may be positioned immediately adjacent to the scan line. The other scan line may be described as a scan line immediately preceding or immediately following the scan line.

[0191] For example, a first sub-pixel (e.g., a sub-pixel configured to emit light of a first color) within sub-pixel group 741 of the second sub-pixel group 740 can be electrically connected to the gate driver circuit 222 via scan line 794. The first sub-pixel can be scanned based on a signal S1 (e.g., a first signal 311, a second signal 312, a third signal 313, a fourth signal 314, or a fifth signal 315) received from the gate driver circuit 222 via scan line 794. A second sub-pixel (e.g., a sub-pixel configured to emit light of a second color and a sub-pixel configured to emit light of a third color) can be electrically connected to the gate driver circuit 222 via scan line 795. The second sub-pixel can be scanned based on a signal S2 (e.g., a first signal 311, a second signal 312, a third signal 313, a fourth signal 314, or a fifth signal 315) received from the gate driver circuit 222 via scan line 795.

[0192] Each subpixel group in the first subpixel group 730 may include a third subpixel electrically connected to the gate driver circuit 222 via a scan line (e.g., one of the scan lines) and a fourth subpixel electrically connected to the gate driver 222 via another scan line (e.g., another of the scan lines). The other scan line may be positioned side-by-side (or arranged) with the scan line. The other scan line may be positioned immediately adjacent to the scan line. The other scan line may be described as a scan line immediately preceding or immediately following the scan line.

[0193] For example, among the subpixels in subpixel group 731 of the first subpixel group 730, a third subpixel (e.g., a subpixel configured to emit light of a first color) can be electrically connected to the gate driver circuit 222 via scan line 796. The third subpixel can be scanned based on a signal S3 (e.g., a first signal 311, a second signal 312, a third signal 313, a fourth signal 314, or a fifth signal 315) received from the gate driver circuit 222 via scan line 796. Among the subpixels, a fourth subpixel (e.g., a subpixel configured to emit light of a second color and a subpixel configured to emit light of a third color) can be electrically connected to the gate driver circuit 222 via scan line 794. The fourth subpixel can be scanned based on a signal S1 (e.g., a first signal 311, a second signal 312, a third signal 313, a fourth signal 314, or a fifth signal 315) received from the gate driver circuit 222 via scan line 794.

[0194] Scan lines electrically connected to the first sub-pixel can also be electrically connected to the fourth sub-pixel. For example, scan line 794 electrically connected to the first sub-pixel in sub-pixel group 741 can be further electrically connected to the fourth sub-pixel in sub-pixel group 731. Scan lines electrically connected to the third sub-pixel can also be electrically connected to the second sub-pixel. For example, scan line 795 electrically connected to the third sub-pixel in sub-pixel group 732 can be further electrically connected to the second sub-pixel in sub-pixel group 741.

[0195] Figure 4 , Figure 5 , Figure 7a and Figure 7b The shape of the subpixel shown (or the shape of the micropixel within each of the subpixels) is rhomboid, but this is merely an example. For instance, Figure 4 , Figure 5 , Figure 7a and Figure 7b The subpixels (or micropixels) shown can have shapes with curvature. For example, Figure 4 , Figure 5 , Figure 7a and Figure 7b The shape of the sub-pixels (or micropixels) shown can be as follows: Figure 9 The circle shown. For example, Figure 4 , Figure 5 , Figure 7a and Figure 7b The shape of the sub-pixels (or micropixels) shown can be elliptical.

[0196] Figure 4 , Figure 5 , Figure 7a and Figure 7bThe first sub-pixel (e.g., configured to emit a first color) (or a micro-pixel within the first sub-pixel), the second sub-pixel (e.g., configured to emit a second color) (or a micro-pixel within the second sub-pixel), and the third sub-pixel (e.g., configured to emit a third color) (or a micro-pixel within the third sub-pixel) shown have the same shape, but this is merely exemplary. For example, the shape of the first sub-pixel (or the shape of a micro-pixel within the first sub-pixel) may differ from the shape of the second sub-pixel (or the shape of a micro-pixel within the second sub-pixel) and / or the shape of the third sub-pixel (or the shape of a micro-pixel within the third sub-pixel). For example, the shape of the second sub-pixel (or the shape of a micro-pixel within the second sub-pixel) may differ from the shape of the third sub-pixel (or the shape of a micro-pixel within the third sub-pixel).

[0197] Figure 9 The fifth example configuration of the display panel is shown.

[0198] refer to Figures 1 to 6 At least a portion of the structure of the described display panel 160 and at least a portion of the operation of the display driver integrated circuit 221 can be applied to Figure 9 The display panel 160 shown is shown.

[0199] refer to Figure 9 The display panel 160 may include multiple pixels. Each of the pixels may include a subpixel.

[0200] The subpixel may include a first subpixel group 910 and a second subpixel group 920. The first subpixel group 910 and the second subpixel group 920 may be configured as follows: Figure 9 The staggered arrangement shown is included in the display panel 160.

[0201] The first subpixel group 910 may include subpixel group 911 and subpixel group 912. Each subpixel group in the first subpixel group 910 may include a subpixel 951 configured to emit light of a first color, a subpixel 952 configured to emit light of a second color, a subpixel 953 configured to emit light of a second color, and a subpixel 954 configured to emit light of a third color.

[0202] The second subpixel group 920 may include subpixel group 921 and subpixel group 922. Each subpixel group in the second subpixel group 920 may include a subpixel 961 configured to emit light of a first color, a subpixel 962 configured to emit light of a second color, a subpixel 963 configured to emit light of a second color, and a subpixel 964 configured to emit light of a third color.

[0203] To support a privacy display mode, light emitted from the second sub-pixel group 920 can be partially blocked by an opaque member 990 (such as the opaque member in the other layer described above). For example, the viewing angle of light emitted from the second sub-pixel group 920 can be narrower than the viewing angle of light emitted from the first sub-pixel group 910.

[0204] The sub-pixels included in the first sub-pixel group 910 of the display panel 160 configured according to the fifth example and the sub-pixels included in the second sub-pixel group 920 of the display panel 160 configured according to the fifth example can be electrically connected to the source driver circuit 223. The sub-pixels included in the first sub-pixel group 910 of the display panel 160 configured according to the fifth example and the sub-pixels included in the second sub-pixel group 920 of the display panel 160 configured according to the fifth example can be electrically connected to the emitter driver circuit 224. The sub-pixels included in the first sub-pixel group 910 of the display panel 160 configured according to the fifth example and the sub-pixels included in the second sub-pixel group 920 of the display panel 160 configured according to the fifth example can be configured to be electrically connected to the gate driver circuit 222. The sub-pixels included in the first sub-pixel group 910 of the display panel 160 configured according to the fifth example and the sub-pixels included in the second sub-pixel group 920 of the display panel 160 configured according to the fifth example can be connected via scan lines (refer to...). Figure 2 and Figure 3 The described scan line is electrically connected to the gate driver 222.

[0205] Each subpixel group in the second subpixel group 920 may include a first subpixel electrically connected to the gate driver circuit 222 via a scan line (e.g., one of the scan lines) and a second subpixel electrically connected to the gate driver 222 via another scan line (e.g., another of the scan lines). The other scan line may be positioned side-by-side (or arranged) with the scan line. The other scan line may be positioned immediately adjacent to the scan line. The other scan line may be described as a scan line immediately preceding or immediately following the scan line.

[0206] For example, a first sub-pixel (e.g., sub-pixels 963 and 964 in sub-pixel group 921 within sub-pixel group 920) can be electrically connected to gate driver circuit 222 via scan line 991. The first sub-pixel can be scanned based on a signal S1 (e.g., first signal 311, second signal 312, third signal 313, fourth signal 314, or fifth signal 315) received from gate driver circuit 222 via scan line 991. A second sub-pixel (e.g., sub-pixels 961 and 962 in sub-pixel group 921) can be electrically connected to gate driver circuit 222 via scan line 992. The second sub-pixel can be scanned based on a signal S2 (e.g., first signal 311, second signal 312, third signal 313, fourth signal 314, or fifth signal 315) received from gate driver circuit 222 via scan line 992.

[0207] Each subpixel group in the first subpixel group 910 may include a third subpixel electrically connected to the gate driver circuit 222 via a scan line (e.g., one of the scan lines) and a fourth subpixel electrically connected to the gate driver 222 via another scan line (e.g., another of the scan lines). The other scan line may be positioned side-by-side (or arranged) with the scan line. The other scan line may be positioned immediately adjacent to the scan line. The other scan line may be described as a scan line immediately preceding or immediately following the scan line.

[0208] For example, a third sub-pixel (e.g., sub-pixels 953 and 954 in sub-pixel group 911 within sub-pixel group 910) can be electrically connected to gate driver circuit 222 via scan line 991. The third sub-pixel can be scanned based on signal S1 received from gate driver circuit 222 via scan line 991. A fourth sub-pixel (e.g., sub-pixels 951 and 952 in sub-pixel group 911) can be electrically connected to gate driver circuit 222 via scan line 992. The fourth sub-pixel can be scanned based on signal S2 received from gate driver circuit 222 via scan line 992.

[0209] Scan lines electrically connected to the first sub-pixel can also be electrically connected to the third sub-pixel. For example, scan line 991 electrically connected to the first sub-pixel in sub-pixel group 921 can be further electrically connected to the third sub-pixel in sub-pixel group 911. Scan lines electrically connected to the second sub-pixel can also be electrically connected to the fourth sub-pixel. For example, scan line 992 electrically connected to the second sub-pixel in sub-pixel group 921 can be further electrically connected to the fourth sub-pixel in sub-pixel group 911.

[0210] Figure 10aThe sixth example configuration of the display panel is shown.

[0211] refer to Figures 1 to 6 At least a portion of the structure of the described display panel 160 and at least a portion of the operation of the display driver integrated circuit 221 can be applied to Figure 10a The display panel 160 shown is shown.

[0212] refer to Figure 10a The display panel 160 may include multiple pixels. Each of the pixels may include a subpixel.

[0213] The subpixels may include a first subpixel group 1010 and a second subpixel group 1020. The first subpixel group 1010 and the second subpixel group 1020 may be configured as follows: Figure 10a The staggered arrangement shown is included in the display panel 160.

[0214] The first subpixel group 1010 may include subpixel group 1011 and subpixel group 1012. Each subpixel group in the first subpixel group 1010 may include a subpixel 1051 configured to emit light of a first color, a subpixel 1052 configured to emit light of a second color, a subpixel 1053 configured to emit light of a second color, and a subpixel 1054 configured to emit light of a third color.

[0215] The second subpixel group 1020 may include subpixel group 1021 and subpixel group 1022. Each subpixel group in the second subpixel group 1020 may include a subpixel 1061 configured to emit light of a first color, a subpixel 1062 configured to emit light of a second color, a subpixel 1063 configured to emit light of a second color, and a subpixel 1064 configured to emit light of a third color.

[0216] To support a privacy display mode, light emitted from the second sub-pixel group 1020 can be partially blocked by an opaque member 1090 (such as the opaque member in the other layer described above). For example, the viewing angle of light emitted from the second sub-pixel group 1020 can be narrower than the viewing angle of light emitted from the first sub-pixel group 1010.

[0217] The sub-pixels included in the first sub-pixel group 1010 of the display panel 160 configured according to the sixth example and the sub-pixels included in the second sub-pixel group 1020 of the display panel 160 configured according to the sixth example can be electrically connected to the source driver circuit 223. The sub-pixels included in the first sub-pixel group 1010 of the display panel 160 configured according to the sixth example and the sub-pixels included in the second sub-pixel group 1020 of the display panel 160 configured according to the sixth example can be electrically connected to the emitter driver circuit 224. The sub-pixels included in the first sub-pixel group 1010 of the display panel 160 configured according to the sixth example and the sub-pixels included in the second sub-pixel group 1020 of the display panel 160 configured according to the sixth example can be configured to be electrically connected to the gate driver circuit 222. The sub-pixels included in the first sub-pixel group 1010 of the display panel 160 configured according to the sixth example and the sub-pixels included in the second sub-pixel group 1020 of the display panel 160 configured according to the sixth example can be connected via scan lines (refer to...) Figure 2 and Figure 3 The described scan line is electrically connected to the gate driver 222.

[0218] Each subpixel group in the second subpixel group 1020 may include a first subpixel electrically connected to the gate driver circuit 222 via a scan line (e.g., one of the scan lines) and a second subpixel electrically connected to the gate driver 222 via another scan line (e.g., another of the scan lines). The other scan line may be positioned side-by-side (or arranged) with the scan line. The other scan line may be positioned immediately adjacent to the scan line. The other scan line may be described as a scan line immediately preceding or immediately following the scan line.

[0219] For example, a first sub-pixel (e.g., sub-pixels 1063 and 1064 in sub-pixel group 1021 of sub-pixel group 1020) can be electrically connected to gate driver circuit 222 via scan line 1091. The first sub-pixel can be scanned based on a signal S1 (e.g., first signal 311, second signal 312, third signal 313, fourth signal 314, or fifth signal 315) received from gate driver circuit 222 via scan line 1091. A second sub-pixel (e.g., sub-pixels 1061 and 1062 in sub-pixel group 1021) can be electrically connected to gate driver circuit 222 via scan line 1092. The second sub-pixel can be scanned based on a signal S2 (e.g., first signal 311, second signal 312, third signal 313, fourth signal 314, or fifth signal 315) received from gate driver circuit 222 via scan line 1092.

[0220] Each subpixel group in the first subpixel group 1010 may include a third subpixel electrically connected to the gate driver circuit 222 via a scan line (e.g., one of the scan lines) and a fourth subpixel electrically connected to the gate driver 222 via another scan line (e.g., another of the scan lines). The other scan line may be positioned side-by-side (or arranged) with the scan line. The other scan line may be positioned immediately adjacent to the scan line. The other scan line may be described as a scan line immediately preceding or immediately following the scan line.

[0221] For example, a third sub-pixel (e.g., sub-pixels 1051 and 1053 in sub-pixel group 1011 of the first sub-pixel group 1010) can be electrically connected to the gate driver circuit 222 via scan line 1091. The third sub-pixel can be scanned based on signal S1 received from the gate driver circuit 222 via scan line 1091. A fourth sub-pixel (e.g., sub-pixels 1052 and 1054 in sub-pixel group 1011) can be electrically connected to the gate driver circuit 222 via scan line 1092. The fourth sub-pixel can be scanned based on signal S2 received from the gate driver circuit 222 via scan line 1092.

[0222] Scan lines electrically connected to the first sub-pixel can also be electrically connected to the third sub-pixel. For example, scan line 1091 electrically connected to the first sub-pixel in sub-pixel group 1021 can be further electrically connected to the third sub-pixel in sub-pixel group 1011. Scan lines electrically connected to the second sub-pixel can also be electrically connected to the fourth sub-pixel. For example, scan line 1092 electrically connected to the second sub-pixel in sub-pixel group 1021 can be further electrically connected to the fourth sub-pixel in sub-pixel group 1011.

[0223] Figure 10b The seventh example configuration of the display panel is shown.

[0224] refer to Figures 1 to 6 At least a portion of the structure of the described display panel 160 and at least a portion of the operation of the display driver integrated circuit 221 can be applied to Figure 10b The display panel 160 shown is shown.

[0225] refer to Figure 10b The display panel 160 may include multiple pixels. Each of the pixels may include a subpixel.

[0226] The subpixels may include a first subpixel group 1030 and a second subpixel group 1040.

[0227] The first subpixel group 1030 may include subpixel group 1031, subpixel group 1032, and subpixel group 1033. Each subpixel group in the first subpixel group 1030 may include a subpixel 1051 configured to emit light of a first color, a subpixel 1052 configured to emit light of a second color, a subpixel 1053 configured to emit light of a second color, and a subpixel 1054 configured to emit light of a third color.

[0228] The second subpixel group 1040 may include subpixel group 1041 and subpixel group 1042. Each subpixel group in the second subpixel group 1040 may include a subpixel 1061 configured to emit light of a first color, a subpixel 1062 configured to emit light of a second color, a subpixel 1063 configured to emit light of a second color, and a subpixel 1064 configured to emit light of a third color.

[0229] A portion of the first subpixel group 1030 may be disposed in direction 1099 (or in the horizontal direction 1099) between a portion of a subpixel group in the second subpixel group 1040 and another portion of a subpixel group in the second subpixel group 1040. For example, subpixel group 1031 may be disposed in direction 1099 between a portion 1041-1 of subpixel group 1041 including subpixels 1062 and 1063 and a portion 1041-2 of subpixel group 1041 including subpixels 1061 and 1064. For example, subpixel group 1033 may be disposed in direction 1099 between a portion 1042-1 of subpixel group 1042 including subpixels 1062 and 1063 and a portion 1042-2 of subpixel group 1042 including subpixels 1061 and 1064.

[0230] Another portion of the first subpixel group 1030 may be disposed in direction 1099 (or horizontal direction 1099) between a portion of a subpixel group in the second subpixel group 1040 and a portion of another subpixel group in the second subpixel group 1040. For example, subpixel group 1032 may be disposed in direction 1099 between a portion 1041-2 of subpixel group 1041 including subpixels 1061 and 1064 and a portion 1042-1 of subpixel group 1042 including subpixels 1062 and 1063.

[0231] To support a privacy display mode, light emitted from the second sub-pixel group 1040 can be partially blocked by an opaque member 1090 (such as the opaque member in the other layer described above). For example, the viewing angle of light emitted from the second sub-pixel group 1040 can be narrower than the viewing angle of light emitted from the first sub-pixel group 1030.

[0232] The subpixels included in the first subpixel group 1030 of the display panel 160 configured according to the seventh example and the subpixels included in the second subpixel group 1040 of the display panel 160 configured according to the seventh example can be electrically connected to the source driver circuit 223. For example, the Nth data line 1093 and the (N+1)th data line 1094 can be connected to the subpixel group 1031, but can be left unconnected to the subpixel group 1041. For example, the (N-1)th data line 1095 and the (N+2)th data line 1096 can be connected to the subpixel group 1041, but can be left unconnected to the subpixel group 1031.

[0233] The subpixels included in the first subpixel group 1030 of the display panel 160 configured according to the seventh example and the subpixels included in the second subpixel group 1040 of the display panel 160 configured according to the seventh example can be electrically connected to the emitter driver circuit 224. The subpixels included in the first subpixel group 1030 of the display panel 160 configured according to the seventh example and the subpixels included in the second subpixel group 1040 of the display panel 160 configured according to the seventh example can be configured to be electrically connected to the gate driver circuit 222. The subpixels included in the first subpixel group 1030 of the display panel 160 configured according to the seventh example and the subpixels included in the second subpixel group 1040 of the display panel 160 configured according to the seventh example can be connected via scan lines (refer to...). Figure 2 and Figure 3 The described scan line is electrically connected to the gate driver 222.

[0234] Each subpixel group in the second subpixel group 1040 may include a first subpixel electrically connected to the gate driver circuit 222 via a scan line (e.g., one of the scan lines) and a second subpixel electrically connected to the gate driver 222 via another scan line (e.g., another of the scan lines). The other scan line may be positioned side-by-side (or arranged) with the scan line. The other scan line may be positioned immediately adjacent to the scan line. The other scan line may be described as either a scan line immediately preceding or immediately following the scan line.

[0235] For example, a first sub-pixel (e.g., sub-pixels 1061 and 1063 in sub-pixel group 1041 of the second sub-pixel group 1040) can be electrically connected to the gate driver circuit 222 via scan line 1091. The first sub-pixel can be scanned based on a signal S1 (e.g., a first signal 311, a second signal 312, a third signal 313, a fourth signal 314, or a fifth signal 315) received from the gate driver circuit 222 via scan line 1091. A second sub-pixel (e.g., sub-pixels 1062 and 1064 in sub-pixel group 1041) can be electrically connected to the gate driver circuit 222 via scan line 1092. The second sub-pixel can be scanned based on a signal S2 (e.g., a first signal 311, a second signal 312, a third signal 313, a fourth signal 314, or a fifth signal 315) received from the gate driver circuit 222 via scan line 1092.

[0236] Each subpixel group in the first subpixel group 1030 may include a third subpixel electrically connected to the gate driver circuit 222 via a scan line (e.g., one of the scan lines) and a fourth subpixel electrically connected to the gate driver 222 via another scan line (e.g., another of the scan lines). The other scan line may be positioned side-by-side (or arranged) with the scan line. The other scan line may be positioned immediately adjacent to the scan line. The other scan line may be described as a scan line immediately preceding or immediately following the scan line.

[0237] For example, a third sub-pixel (e.g., sub-pixels 1052 and 1054 in sub-pixel group 1031 of the first sub-pixel group 1030) can be electrically connected to the gate driver circuit 222 via scan line 1091. The third sub-pixel can be scanned based on signal S1 received from the gate driver circuit 222 via scan line 1091. A fourth sub-pixel (e.g., sub-pixels 1051 and 1053 in sub-pixel group 1031) can be electrically connected to the gate driver circuit 222 via scan line 1092. The fourth sub-pixel can be scanned based on signal S2 received from the gate driver circuit 222 via scan line 1092.

[0238] Scan lines electrically connected to the first sub-pixel can also be electrically connected to the third sub-pixel. For example, scan line 1091 electrically connected to the first sub-pixel in sub-pixel group 1041 can be further electrically connected to the third sub-pixel in sub-pixel group 1031. Scan lines electrically connected to the second sub-pixel can also be electrically connected to the fourth sub-pixel. For example, scan line 1092 electrically connected to the second sub-pixel in sub-pixel group 1041 can be further electrically connected to the fourth sub-pixel in sub-pixel group 1031.

[0239] Compared to the second sub-pixel group 1020 for privacy display mode in the display panel 160 configured according to the sixth example, the second sub-pixel group 1040 for privacy display mode in the display panel 160 configured according to the seventh example can be more dispersed.

[0240] Figure 10c The eighth example configuration of the display panel is shown.

[0241] refer to Figures 1 to 6 At least a portion of the structure of the described display panel 160 and at least a portion of the operation of the display driver integrated circuit 221 can be applied to Figure 10c The display panel 160 shown.

[0242] refer to Figure 10c The display panel 160 may include multiple pixels. Each of the pixels may include a subpixel.

[0243] The subpixels may include a first subpixel group 1070 and a second subpixel group 1080. The first subpixel group 1070 and the second subpixel group 1080 may be configured as follows: Figure 10c The staggered arrangement shown is included in the display panel 160.

[0244] The first subpixel group 1070 may include subpixel group 1071, subpixel group 1072, subpixel group 1073, and subpixel group 1074. Each subpixel group in the first subpixel group 1070 may include a subpixel 1051 configured to emit light of a first color, a subpixel 1052 configured to emit light of a second color, a subpixel 1053 configured to emit light of a second color, and a subpixel 1054 configured to emit light of a third color.

[0245] The second subpixel group 1080 may include subpixel group 1081, subpixel group 1082, subpixel group 1083, and subpixel group 1084. Each subpixel group in the second subpixel group 1080 may include a subpixel 1061 configured to emit light of a first color, a subpixel 1062 configured to emit light of a second color, a subpixel 1063 configured to emit light of a second color, and a subpixel 1064 configured to emit light of a third color.

[0246] At least a portion of the first sub-pixel group 1070 can be perpendicular to Figure 10bThe sub-pixel group in the second sub-pixel group 1080 is positioned between another sub-pixel group in the second sub-pixel group 1080 in direction 1098 (or vertical direction 1098) as shown in direction 1099. For example, sub-pixel group 1071 may be positioned between sub-pixel group 1081 and sub-pixel group 1083 in direction 1098. For example, sub-pixel group 1072 may be positioned between sub-pixel group 1082 and sub-pixel group 1084 in direction 1098.

[0247] At least a portion of the second sub-pixel group 1080 may be disposed in direction 1098 between a sub-pixel group in the first sub-pixel group 1070 and another sub-pixel group in the first sub-pixel group 1070. For example, sub-pixel group 1083 may be disposed in direction 1098 between sub-pixel groups 1071 and 1073. For example, sub-pixel group 1084 may be disposed in direction 1098 between sub-pixel groups 1072 and 1074.

[0248] To support a privacy display mode, light emitted from the second sub-pixel group 1080 can be partially blocked by an opaque member 1090 (such as the opaque member in the other layer described above). For example, the viewing angle of light emitted from the second sub-pixel group 1080 can be narrower than the viewing angle of light emitted from the first sub-pixel group 1070.

[0249] The sub-pixels included in the first sub-pixel group 1070 of the display panel 160 configured according to the eighth example and the sub-pixels included in the second sub-pixel group 1080 of the display panel 160 configured according to the eighth example can be electrically connected to the source driver circuit 223. The sub-pixels included in the first sub-pixel group 1070 of the display panel 160 configured according to the eighth example and the sub-pixels included in the second sub-pixel group 1080 of the display panel 160 configured according to the eighth example can be electrically connected to the emitter driver circuit 224. The sub-pixels included in the first sub-pixel group 1070 of the display panel 160 configured according to the eighth example and the sub-pixels included in the second sub-pixel group 1080 of the display panel 160 configured according to the eighth example can be configured to be electrically connected to the gate driver circuit 222. The sub-pixels included in the first sub-pixel group 1070 of the display panel 160 configured according to the eighth example and the sub-pixels included in the second sub-pixel group 1080 of the display panel 160 configured according to the eighth example can be connected via scan lines (refer to...). Figure 2 and Figure 3 The described scan line is electrically connected to the gate driver 222.

[0250] Subpixels included in each subpixel group of the second subpixel group 1080 can be electrically connected to the gate driver circuit 222 via a scan line (e.g., one of the scan lines). Subpixels included in each subpixel group of the first subpixel group 1070 can be electrically connected to the gate driver 222 via another scan line (e.g., another scan line). The other scan line can be positioned (or arranged) alongside the scan line. The other scan line can be positioned immediately adjacent to the scan line. The other scan line can be described as a scan line immediately preceding or immediately following the scan line.

[0251] For example, subpixels in subpixel group 1081 of the second subpixel group 1080 can be electrically connected to the gate driver circuit 222 via scan line 1091 (or the (N-1)th scan line 1091). Scan line 1091 may not be connected to subpixel group 1071. Subpixels in subpixel group 1081 can be scanned based on signals S1 (e.g., first signal 311, second signal 312, third signal 313, fourth signal 314, or fifth signal 315) received from the gate driver circuit 222 via scan line 1091.

[0252] For example, subpixels in subpixel group 1071 of the first subpixel group 1070 can be electrically connected to the gate driver circuit 222 via scan line 1092 (or the Nth scan line 1092). Scan line 1092 may not be connected to subpixel group 1081. Subpixels in subpixel group 1071 can be scanned based on signals S2 (e.g., first signal 311, second signal 312, third signal 313, fourth signal 314, or fifth signal 315) received from the gate driver circuit 222 via scan line 1092.

[0253] Figure 10d The ninth example configuration of the display panel is shown.

[0254] refer to Figures 1 to 6 At least a portion of the structure of the described display panel 160 and at least a portion of the operation of the display driver integrated circuit 221 can be applied to Figure 10d The display panel 160 shown is shown.

[0255] refer to Figure 10d The display panel 160 may include multiple pixels. Each of the pixels may include a subpixel.

[0256] The subpixels may include a first subpixel group 1075 and a second subpixel group 1085.

[0257] The first subpixel group 1075 may include subpixel groups 1076, 1077, and 1078. Each subpixel group in the first subpixel group 1075 may include a subpixel 1051 configured to emit light of a first color, a subpixel 1052 configured to emit light of a second color, a subpixel 1053 configured to emit light of a second color, and a subpixel 1054 configured to emit light of a third color.

[0258] The second subpixel group 1085 may include subpixel group 1086 and subpixel group 1087. Each subpixel group in the second subpixel group 1085 may include a subpixel 1061 configured to emit light of a first color, a subpixel 1062 configured to emit light of a second color, a subpixel 1063 configured to emit light of a second color, and a subpixel 1064 configured to emit light of a third color.

[0259] A portion of the first sub-pixel group 1075 can be found in the reference. Figure 10c The described direction 1098 is between a portion of the subpixel group in the second subpixel group 1085 and another portion of the subpixel group in the second subpixel group 1085. For example, subpixel group 1076 may be positioned in direction 1098 between a portion 1086-1 of subpixel group 1086 including subpixels 1062 and 1063 and a portion 1086-2 of subpixel group 1086 including subpixels 1061 and 1064. For example, subpixel group 1078 may be positioned in direction 1098 between a portion 1087-1 of subpixel group 1087 including subpixels 1062 and 1063 and a portion 1087-2 of subpixel group 1087 including subpixels 1061 and 1064.

[0260] Another portion of the first subpixel group 1075 may be disposed in direction 1098 between a portion of a subpixel group in the second subpixel group 1085 and a portion of another subpixel group in the second subpixel group 1085. For example, subpixel group 1077 may be disposed in direction 1098 between a portion 1086-2 of subpixel group 1086 including subpixels 1061 and 1064 and a portion 1087-1 of subpixel group 1087 including subpixels 1062 and 1063.

[0261] To support a privacy display mode, light emitted from the second sub-pixel group 1085 can be partially blocked by an opaque member 1090 (such as the opaque member in the other layer described above). For example, the viewing angle of light emitted from the second sub-pixel group 1085 can be narrower than the viewing angle of light emitted from the first sub-pixel group 1075.

[0262] The sub-pixels included in the first sub-pixel group 1075 of the display panel 160 configured according to the ninth example and the sub-pixels included in the second sub-pixel group 1085 of the display panel 160 configured according to the ninth example can be electrically connected to the source driver circuit 223. The sub-pixels included in the first sub-pixel group 1075 of the display panel 160 configured according to the ninth example and the sub-pixels included in the second sub-pixel group 1085 of the display panel 160 configured according to the ninth example can be electrically connected to the emitter driver circuit 224. The sub-pixels included in the first sub-pixel group 1075 of the display panel 160 configured according to the ninth example and the sub-pixels included in the second sub-pixel group 1085 of the display panel 160 configured according to the ninth example can be configured to be electrically connected to the gate driver circuit 222. The sub-pixels included in the first sub-pixel group 1075 of the display panel 160 configured according to the ninth example and the sub-pixels included in the second sub-pixel group 1085 of the display panel 160 configured according to the ninth example can be connected via scan lines (refer to...) Figure 2 and Figure 3 The described scan line is electrically connected to the gate driver 222.

[0263] Each subpixel group in the second subpixel group 1085 may include a first subpixel electrically connected to the gate driver circuit 222 via a scan line (e.g., one of the scan lines) and a second subpixel electrically connected to the gate driver 222 via another scan line (e.g., another of the scan lines). The other scan line may be positioned side-by-side (or arranged) with the scan line. The other scan line may be positioned immediately adjacent to the scan line. The other scan line may be described as a scan line immediately preceding or immediately following the scan line.

[0264] For example, a first sub-pixel (e.g., sub-pixels 1062 and 1063 in sub-pixel group 1086 within sub-pixel group 1085) can be electrically connected to gate driver circuit 222 via scan line 1091. The first sub-pixel can be scanned based on a signal S1 (e.g., first signal 311, second signal 312, third signal 313, fourth signal 314, or fifth signal 315) received from gate driver circuit 222 via scan line 1091. A second sub-pixel (e.g., sub-pixels 1061 and 1064 in sub-pixel group 1086) can be electrically connected to gate driver circuit 222 via scan line 1092. The second sub-pixel can be scanned based on a signal S2 (e.g., first signal 311, second signal 312, third signal 313, fourth signal 314, or fifth signal 315) received from gate driver circuit 222 via scan line 1092.

[0265] Each subpixel in the first subpixel group 1075 may include a third subpixel electrically connected to the gate driver circuit 222 via a scan line (e.g., one of the scan lines) and a fourth subpixel electrically connected to the gate driver 222 via another scan line (e.g., another of the scan lines). The other scan line may be positioned side-by-side (or arranged) with the scan line. The other scan line may be positioned immediately adjacent to the scan line. The other scan line may be described as a scan line immediately preceding or immediately following the scan line.

[0266] For example, a third sub-pixel in sub-pixel group 1076 of sub-pixel group 1075 (e.g., sub-pixels 1051 and 1054 in sub-pixel group 1076) can be electrically connected to gate driver circuit 222 via scan line 1091. The third sub-pixel can be scanned based on signal S1 received from gate driver circuit 222 via scan line 1091. A fourth sub-pixel in sub-pixel group 1076 (e.g., sub-pixels 1052 and 1053 in sub-pixel group 1076) can be electrically connected to gate driver circuit 222 via scan line 1092. The fourth sub-pixel can be scanned based on signal S2 received from gate driver circuit 222 via scan line 1092.

[0267] A scan line electrically connected to a first sub-pixel can also be electrically connected to a third sub-pixel. The first and third sub-pixels can be connected to scan lines alternately. For example, scan line 1091 electrically connected to a first sub-pixel in sub-pixel group 1086 can be further electrically connected to a third sub-pixel in sub-pixel group 1076.

[0268] Scan lines electrically connected to the second sub-pixel can also be electrically connected to the fourth sub-pixel. The second and fourth sub-pixels can be connected to scan lines alternately. For example, scan line 1092 electrically connected to the second sub-pixel in sub-pixel group 1086 can be further electrically connected to the fourth sub-pixel in sub-pixel group 1076.

[0269] Compared to the second sub-pixel group 1080 for privacy display mode in the display panel 160 configured according to the eighth example, the second sub-pixel group 1085 for privacy display mode in the display panel 160 configured according to the ninth example can be more dispersed.

[0270] Figures 10a to 10d An example is shown where the ratio of the number of the first sub-pixel group to the number of the second sub-pixel group is 1:1, but this is merely an example. Figures 10a to 10dUnlike the previous example, the ratio of the number of the first sub-pixel group to the number of the second sub-pixel group can be a:b (where a and b are distinct natural numbers). For example, the ratio of the number of the first sub-pixel group to the number of the second sub-pixel group can be 1:2, 1:3, 1:N (where N is a natural number greater than 1) or M:1 (where M is a natural number greater than 1).

[0271] Figure 11 The tenth example configuration of the display panel is shown.

[0272] refer to Figures 1 to 6 At least a portion of the structure of the described display panel 160 and at least a portion of the operation of the display driver integrated circuit 221 can be applied to Figure 11 The display panel 160 shown is shown.

[0273] refer to Figure 11 The display panel 160 may include multiple pixels. Each of the pixels may include a subpixel.

[0274] The subpixels may include a first subpixel group 1110 and a second subpixel group 1120. The first subpixel group 1110 and the second subpixel group 1120 may be configured as follows: Figure 11 The staggered arrangement shown is included in the display panel 160.

[0275] The first subpixel group 1110 may include subpixel group 1111 and subpixel group 1112. Each subpixel group in the first subpixel group 1110 may include a subpixel 1151 configured to emit light of a first color, a subpixel 1152 configured to emit light of a second color, and a subpixel 1154 configured to emit light of a third color.

[0276] The second subpixel group 1120 may include subpixel group 1121 and subpixel group 1122. Each subpixel group in the second subpixel group 1120 may include a subpixel 1161 configured to emit light of a first color, a subpixel 1162 configured to emit light of a second color, and a subpixel 1164 configured to emit light of a third color.

[0277] To support a privacy display mode, light emitted from the second sub-pixel group 1120 can be partially blocked by an opaque member 1190 (such as the opaque member in the other layer described above). For example, the viewing angle of light emitted from the second sub-pixel group 1120 can be narrower than the viewing angle of light emitted from the first sub-pixel group 1110.

[0278] The sub-pixels included in the first sub-pixel group 1110 of the display panel 160 configured according to the tenth example and the sub-pixels included in the second sub-pixel group 1120 of the display panel 160 configured according to the tenth example can be electrically connected to the source driver circuit 223. The sub-pixels included in the first sub-pixel group 1110 of the display panel 160 configured according to the tenth example and the sub-pixels included in the second sub-pixel group 1120 of the display panel 160 configured according to the tenth example can be electrically connected to the emitter driver circuit 224. The sub-pixels included in the first sub-pixel group 1110 of the display panel 160 configured according to the tenth example and the sub-pixels included in the second sub-pixel group 1120 of the display panel 160 configured according to the tenth example can be configured to be electrically connected to the gate driver circuit 222. The sub-pixels included in the first sub-pixel group 1110 of the display panel 160 configured according to the tenth example and the sub-pixels included in the second sub-pixel group 1120 of the display panel 160 configured according to the tenth example can be connected via scan lines (refer to...). Figure 2 and Figure 3 The described scan line is electrically connected to the gate driver 222.

[0279] The subpixels included in each subpixel group in the second subpixel group 1120 can be electrically connected to the gate driver circuit 222 via a scan line (or a single scan line) (e.g., one of the scan lines).

[0280] For example, subpixels in subpixel group 1121 of the second subpixel group 1120 can be electrically connected to gate driver circuit 222 via scan line 1191. Subpixels can be scanned based on signals S1 (e.g., first signal 311, second signal 312, third signal 313, fourth signal 314, or fifth signal 315) received from gate driver circuit 222 via scan line 1191.

[0281] For example, subpixels in subpixel group 1122 of the second subpixel group 1120 can be electrically connected to gate driver circuit 222 via scan line 1192. Subpixels can be scanned based on signals S2 (e.g., first signal 311, second signal 312, third signal 313, fourth signal 314, or fifth signal 315) received from gate driver circuit 222 via scan line 1192.

[0282] Each subpixel in the first subpixel group 1110 can be electrically connected to the gate driver circuit 222 via a scan line (or a single scan line) (e.g., one of the scan lines).

[0283] For example, subpixels in subpixel group 1111 of the first subpixel group 1110 can be electrically connected to gate driver circuit 222 via scan line 1191. Subpixels can be scanned based on signals S1 (e.g., first signal 311, second signal 312, third signal 313, fourth signal 314, or fifth signal 315) received from gate driver circuit 222 via scan line 1191.

[0284] For example, subpixels in subpixel group 1112 of the first subpixel group 1110 can be electrically connected to the gate driver circuit 222 via scan line 1192. Subpixels can be scanned based on signals S2 (e.g., first signal 311, second signal 312, third signal 313, fourth signal 314, or fifth signal 315) received from the gate driver circuit 222 via scan line 1192.

[0285] Scan lines 1191 electrically connected to subpixels in subpixel group 1121 can be further electrically connected to subpixels in subpixel group 1111. Scan lines 1192 electrically connected to subpixels in subpixel group 1122 can be further electrically connected to subpixels in subpixel group 1112.

[0286] Figure 12 The eleventh example configuration of the display panel is shown.

[0287] refer to Figures 1 to 6 At least a portion of the structure of the described display panel 160 and at least a portion of the operation of the display driver integrated circuit 221 can be applied to Figure 12 The display panel 160 shown is shown.

[0288] refer to Figure 12 The display panel 160 may include multiple pixels. Each of the pixels may include a subpixel.

[0289] The subpixels may include a first subpixel group 1210 and a second subpixel group 1220. The first subpixel group 1210 and the second subpixel group 1220 may be configured as follows: Figure 12 The staggered arrangement shown is included in the display panel 160.

[0290] The first subpixel group 1210 may include subpixel group 1211 and subpixel group 1212. Each subpixel group in the first subpixel group 1210 may include a subpixel 1251 configured to emit light of a first color, a subpixel 1252 configured to emit light of a second color, a subpixel 1253 configured to emit light of a second color, and a subpixel 1254 configured to emit light of a third color.

[0291] The second subpixel group 1220 may include subpixel group 1221 and subpixel group 1222. Each subpixel group in the second subpixel group 1220 may include a subpixel 1261 configured to emit light of a first color, a subpixel 1262 configured to emit light of a second color, a subpixel 1263 configured to emit light of a second color, and a subpixel 1264 configured to emit light of a third color.

[0292] To support a privacy display mode, light emitted from the second sub-pixel group 1220 can be partially blocked by an opaque member 1290 (such as the opaque member in the other layer described above). For example, the viewing angle of light emitted from the second sub-pixel group 1220 can be narrower than the viewing angle of light emitted from the first sub-pixel group 1210.

[0293] The sub-pixels included in the first sub-pixel group 1210 of the display panel 160 configured according to the eleventh example and the sub-pixels included in the second sub-pixel group 1220 of the display panel 160 configured according to the eleventh example can be electrically connected to the source driver circuit 223. The sub-pixels included in the first sub-pixel group 1210 of the display panel 160 configured according to the eleventh example and the sub-pixels included in the second sub-pixel group 1220 of the display panel 160 configured according to the eleventh example can be electrically connected to the emitter driver circuit 224. The sub-pixels included in the first sub-pixel group 1210 of the display panel 160 configured according to the eleventh example and the sub-pixels included in the second sub-pixel group 1220 of the display panel 160 configured according to the seventh example can be configured to be electrically connected to the gate driver circuit 222. The sub-pixels included in the first sub-pixel group 1210 of the display panel 160 configured according to the eleventh example and the sub-pixels included in the second sub-pixel group 1220 of the display panel 160 configured according to the eleventh example can be connected via scan lines (refer to...). Figure 2 and Figure 3 The described scan line is electrically connected to the gate driver 222.

[0294] The subpixels included in each subpixel group in the second subpixel group 1220 can be electrically connected to the gate driver circuit 222 via a scan line (or a single scan line) (e.g., one of the scan lines).

[0295] For example, subpixels in subpixel group 1221 of the second subpixel group 1220 can be electrically connected to gate driver circuit 222 via scan line 1291. Subpixels can be scanned based on signals S1 (e.g., first signal 311, second signal 312, third signal 313, fourth signal 314, or fifth signal 315) received from gate driver circuit 222 via scan line 1291.

[0296] For example, subpixels in subpixel group 1222 of the second subpixel group 1220 can be electrically connected to gate driver circuit 222 via scan line 1292. Subpixels can be scanned based on signals S2 (e.g., first signal 311, second signal 312, third signal 313, fourth signal 314, or fifth signal 315) received from gate driver circuit 222 via scan line 1292.

[0297] The subpixels included in each subpixel group in the first subpixel group 1210 can be electrically connected to the gate driver circuit 222 via a scan line (or a single scan line) (e.g., one of the scan lines).

[0298] For example, subpixels in subpixel group 1211 of the first subpixel group 1210 can be electrically connected to the gate driver circuit 222 via scan line 1291. Subpixels can be scanned based on signals S1 (e.g., first signal 311, second signal 312, third signal 313, fourth signal 314, or fifth signal 315) received from the gate driver circuit 222 via scan line 1291.

[0299] For example, subpixels in subpixel group 1212 of the first subpixel group 1210 can be electrically connected to the gate driver circuit 222 via scan line 1292. Subpixels can be scanned based on signals S2 (e.g., first signal 311, second signal 312, third signal 313, fourth signal 314, or fifth signal 315) received from the gate driver circuit 222 via scan line 1292.

[0300] Scan lines 1291 electrically connected to subpixels in subpixel group 1221 can be further electrically connected to subpixels in subpixel group 1211. Scan lines 1292 electrically connected to subpixels in subpixel group 1222 can be further electrically connected to subpixels in subpixel group 1212.

[0301] Since the arrangement of subpixels in the display panel 160 configured according to the eleventh example is different from the arrangement of subpixels in the display panel 160 configured according to each of the above examples, the visual characteristics of the screen provided by the subpixels in the display panel 160 configured according to the eleventh example may be at least partially different from the visual characteristics of the screen provided by the subpixels in the display panel 160 configured according to each of the above examples.

[0302] Figure 13 The twelfth example configuration of the display panel is shown.

[0303] refer to Figures 1 to 6 At least a portion of the structure of the described display panel 160 and at least a portion of the operation of the display driver integrated circuit 221 can be applied to Figure 13The display panel 160 shown is shown.

[0304] refer to Figure 13 The display panel 160 may include multiple pixels. Each of the pixels may include a subpixel.

[0305] The subpixels may include a first subpixel group 1310 and a second subpixel group 1320. The first subpixel group 1310 and the second subpixel group 1320 may be configured as follows: Figure 13 The staggered arrangement shown is included in the display panel 160.

[0306] The first subpixel group 1310 may include subpixel group 1311 and subpixel group 1312. Each subpixel group in the first subpixel group 1310 may include a subpixel 1351 configured to emit light of a first color, a subpixel 1352 configured to emit light of a second color, a subpixel 1353 configured to emit light of a second color, and a subpixel 1354 configured to emit light of a third color.

[0307] The second subpixel group 1320 may include subpixel group 1321 and subpixel group 1322. Each subpixel group in the second subpixel group 1320 may include a subpixel 1361 configured to emit light of a first color, a subpixel 1362 configured to emit light of a second color, a subpixel 1363 configured to emit light of a second color, and a subpixel 1364 configured to emit light of a third color.

[0308] To support a privacy display mode, light emitted from the second sub-pixel group 1320 can be partially blocked by an opaque member 1390 (such as the opaque member in the other layer described above). For example, the viewing angle of light emitted from the second sub-pixel group 1320 can be narrower than the viewing angle of light emitted from the first sub-pixel group 1310.

[0309] The sub-pixels included in the first sub-pixel group 1310 of the display panel 160 configured according to the twelfth example and the sub-pixels included in the second sub-pixel group 1320 of the display panel 160 configured according to the twelfth example can be electrically connected to the source driver circuit 223. The sub-pixels included in the first sub-pixel group 1310 of the display panel 160 configured according to the twelfth example and the sub-pixels included in the second sub-pixel group 1320 of the display panel 160 configured according to the twelfth example can be electrically connected to the emitter driver circuit 224. The sub-pixels included in the first sub-pixel group 1310 of the display panel 160 configured according to the twelfth example and the sub-pixels included in the second sub-pixel group 1320 of the display panel 160 configured according to the twelfth example can be configured to be electrically connected to the gate driver circuit 222. The sub-pixels included in the first sub-pixel group 1310 of the display panel 160 configured according to the twelfth example and the sub-pixels included in the second sub-pixel group 1320 of the display panel 160 configured according to the twelfth example can be connected via scan lines (refer to...). Figure 2 and Figure 3 The described scan line is electrically connected to the gate driver 222.

[0310] The subpixels included in each subpixel group in the second subpixel group 1320 can be electrically connected to the gate driver circuit 222 via a scan line (or a single scan line) (e.g., one of the scan lines).

[0311] For example, subpixels in subpixel group 1321 of the second subpixel group 1320 can be electrically connected to gate driver circuit 222 via scan line 1391. Subpixels can be scanned based on signals S1 (e.g., first signal 311, second signal 312, third signal 313, fourth signal 314, or fifth signal 315) received from gate driver circuit 222 via scan line 1391.

[0312] For example, subpixels in subpixel group 1322 of the second subpixel group 1320 can be electrically connected to gate driver circuit 222 via scan line 1392. Subpixels can be scanned based on signals S2 (e.g., first signal 311, second signal 312, third signal 313, fourth signal 314, or fifth signal 315) received from gate driver circuit 222 via scan line 1392.

[0313] Each subpixel in the first subpixel group 1310 can be electrically connected to the gate driver circuit 222 via a scan line (or a single scan line) (e.g., one of the scan lines).

[0314] For example, subpixels in subpixel group 1311 of the first subpixel group 1310 can be electrically connected to the gate driver circuit 222 via scan line 1391. Subpixels can be scanned based on signals S1 (e.g., first signal 311, second signal 312, third signal 313, fourth signal 314, or fifth signal 315) received from the gate driver circuit 222 via scan line 1391.

[0315] For example, subpixels in subpixel group 1312 of the first subpixel group 1310 can be electrically connected to the gate driver circuit 222 via scan line 1392. Subpixels can be scanned based on signals S2 (e.g., first signal 311, second signal 312, third signal 313, fourth signal 314, or fifth signal 315) received from the gate driver circuit 222 via scan line 1392.

[0316] Scan lines 1391 electrically connected to subpixels in subpixel group 1321 can be further electrically connected to subpixels in subpixel group 1311. Scan lines 1392 electrically connected to subpixels in subpixel group 1322 can be further electrically connected to subpixels in subpixel group 1312.

[0317] Since the arrangement of subpixels in the display panel 160 configured according to the twelfth example is different from the arrangement of subpixels in the display panel 160 configured according to each of the above examples, the visual characteristics of the screen provided by the subpixels in the display panel 160 configured according to the twelfth example may be at least partially different from the visual characteristics of the screen provided by the subpixels in the display panel 160 configured according to each of the above examples.

[0318] Figure 14 The thirteenth example configuration of the display panel is shown.

[0319] refer to Figures 1 to 6 At least a portion of the structure of the described display panel 160 and at least a portion of the operation of the display driver integrated circuit 221 can be applied to Figure 14 The display panel 160 shown is shown.

[0320] refer to Figure 14 The display panel 160 may include multiple pixels. Each of the pixels may include a subpixel.

[0321] The subpixels may include a first subpixel group 1410 and a second subpixel group 1420. The first subpixel group 1410 and the second subpixel group 1420 may be configured as follows: Figure 14 The staggered arrangement shown is included in the display panel 160.

[0322] The first subpixel group 1410 may include subpixel group 1411 and subpixel group 1412. Each subpixel group in the first subpixel group 1410 may include a subpixel 1451 configured to emit light of a first color, a subpixel 1452 configured to emit light of a second color, a subpixel 1453 configured to emit light of a second color, and a subpixel 1454 configured to emit light of a third color.

[0323] The second subpixel group 1420 may include subpixel group 1421 and subpixel group 1422. Each subpixel group in the second subpixel group 1420 may include a subpixel 1461 configured to emit light of a first color, a subpixel 1462 configured to emit light of a second color, a subpixel 1463 configured to emit light of a second color, and a subpixel 1464 configured to emit light of a third color.

[0324] To support a privacy display mode, light emitted from the second sub-pixel group 1420 can be partially blocked by an opaque member 1490 (such as the opaque member in the other layer described above). For example, the viewing angle of light emitted from the second sub-pixel group 1420 can be narrower than the viewing angle of light emitted from the first sub-pixel group 1410.

[0325] The sub-pixels included in the first sub-pixel group 1410 of the display panel 160 configured according to the thirteenth example and the sub-pixels included in the second sub-pixel group 1420 of the display panel 160 configured according to the thirteenth example can be electrically connected to the source driver circuit 223. The sub-pixels included in the first sub-pixel group 1410 of the display panel 160 configured according to the thirteenth example and the sub-pixels included in the second sub-pixel group 1420 of the display panel 160 configured according to the thirteenth example can be electrically connected to the emitter driver circuit 224. The sub-pixels included in the first sub-pixel group 1410 of the display panel 160 configured according to the thirteenth example and the sub-pixels included in the second sub-pixel group 1420 of the display panel 160 configured according to the thirteenth example can be configured to be electrically connected to the gate driver circuit 222. The sub-pixels included in the first sub-pixel group 1410 of the display panel 160 configured according to the thirteenth example and the sub-pixels included in the second sub-pixel group 1420 of the display panel 160 configured according to the thirteenth example can be connected via scan lines (refer to...) Figure 2 and Figure 3 The described scan line is electrically connected to the gate driver 222.

[0326] The subpixels included in each subpixel group in the second subpixel group 1420 can be electrically connected to the gate driver circuit 222 via a scan line (or a single scan line) (e.g., one of the scan lines).

[0327] For example, subpixels in subpixel group 1421 of the second subpixel group 1420 can be electrically connected to gate driver circuit 222 via scan line 1491. Subpixels can be scanned based on signals S1 (e.g., first signal 311, second signal 312, third signal 313, fourth signal 314, or fifth signal 315) received from gate driver circuit 222 via scan line 1491.

[0328] For example, subpixels in subpixel group 1422 of the second subpixel group 1420 can be electrically connected to gate driver circuit 222 via scan line 1492. Subpixels can be scanned based on signals S2 (e.g., first signal 311, second signal 312, third signal 313, fourth signal 314, or fifth signal 315) received from gate driver circuit 222 via scan line 1492.

[0329] The subpixels included in each subpixel group in the first subpixel group 1410 can be electrically connected to the gate driver circuit 222 via a scan line (or a single scan line) (e.g., one of the scan lines).

[0330] For example, subpixels in subpixel group 1411 of the first subpixel group 1410 can be electrically connected to the gate driver circuit 222 via scan line 1491. Subpixels can be scanned based on signals S1 (e.g., first signal 311, second signal 312, third signal 313, fourth signal 314, or fifth signal 315) received from the gate driver circuit 222 via scan line 1491.

[0331] For example, subpixels in subpixel group 1412 of the first subpixel group 1410 can be electrically connected to the gate driver circuit 222 via scan line 1492. Subpixels can be scanned based on signals S2 (e.g., first signal 311, second signal 312, third signal 313, fourth signal 314, or fifth signal 315) received from the gate driver circuit 222 via scan line 1492.

[0332] Scan lines 1491 electrically connected to subpixels in subpixel group 1421 can be further electrically connected to subpixels in subpixel group 1411. Scan lines 1492 electrically connected to subpixels in subpixel group 1422 can be further electrically connected to subpixels in subpixel group 1412.

[0333] Since the arrangement of subpixels in the display panel 160 configured according to the thirteenth example is different from the arrangement of subpixels in the display panel 160 configured according to each of the above examples, the visual characteristics of the screen provided by the subpixels in the display panel 160 configured according to the thirteenth example may be at least partially different from the visual characteristics of the screen provided by the subpixels in the display panel 160 configured according to each of the above examples.

[0334] Figure 15 The fourteenth example configuration of the display panel is shown.

[0335] refer to Figures 1 to 6 At least a portion of the structure of the described display panel 160 and at least a portion of the operation of the display driver integrated circuit 221 can be applied to Figure 15 The display panel 160 shown is shown.

[0336] refer to Figure 15 The display panel 160 may include multiple pixels. Each of the pixels may include a subpixel.

[0337] The subpixels may include a first subpixel group 1510 and a second subpixel group 1520. The first subpixel group 1510 and the second subpixel group 1520 may be configured as follows: Figure 15 The staggered arrangement shown is included in the display panel 160.

[0338] The first subpixel group 1510 may include subpixel group 1511 and subpixel group 1512. Each subpixel group in the first subpixel group 1510 may include a subpixel 1551 configured to emit light of a first color, a subpixel 1552 configured to emit light of a second color, a subpixel 1553 configured to emit light of a second color, and a subpixel 1554 configured to emit light of a third color.

[0339] The second subpixel group 1520 may include subpixel group 1521 and subpixel group 1522. Each subpixel group in the second subpixel group 1520 may include a subpixel 1561 configured to emit light of a first color, a subpixel 1562 configured to emit light of a second color, a subpixel 1563 configured to emit light of a second color, and a subpixel 1564 configured to emit light of a third color.

[0340] To support a privacy display mode, light emitted from the second sub-pixel group 1520 can be partially blocked by an opaque member 1590 (such as the opaque member in the other layer described above). For example, the viewing angle of light emitted from the second sub-pixel group 1520 can be narrower than the viewing angle of light emitted from the first sub-pixel group 1510.

[0341] The sub-pixels included in the first sub-pixel group 1510 of the display panel 160 configured according to the fourteenth example and the sub-pixels included in the second sub-pixel group 1520 of the display panel 160 configured according to the fourteenth example can be electrically connected to the source driver circuit 223. The sub-pixels included in the first sub-pixel group 1510 of the display panel 160 configured according to the fourteenth example and the sub-pixels included in the second sub-pixel group 1520 of the display panel 160 configured according to the fourteenth example can be electrically connected to the emitter driver circuit 224. The sub-pixels included in the first sub-pixel group 1510 of the display panel 160 configured according to the fourteenth example and the sub-pixels included in the second sub-pixel group 1520 of the display panel 160 configured according to the fourteenth example can be configured to be electrically connected to the gate driver circuit 222. The sub-pixels included in the first sub-pixel group 1510 of the display panel 160 configured according to the fourteenth example and the sub-pixels included in the second sub-pixel group 1520 of the display panel 160 configured according to the fourteenth example can be connected via scan lines (refer to...) Figure 2 and Figure 3 The described scan line is electrically connected to the gate driver 222.

[0342] The subpixels included in each subpixel group in the second subpixel group 1520 can be electrically connected to the gate driver circuit 222 via a scan line (or a single scan line) (e.g., one of the scan lines).

[0343] For example, subpixels in subpixel group 1521 of the second subpixel group 1520 can be electrically connected to gate driver circuit 222 via scan line 1591. Subpixels can be scanned based on signals S1 (e.g., first signal 311, second signal 312, third signal 313, fourth signal 314, or fifth signal 315) received from gate driver circuit 222 via scan line 1591.

[0344] For example, subpixels in subpixel group 1522 of the second subpixel group 1520 can be electrically connected to gate driver circuit 222 via scan line 1592. Subpixels can be scanned based on signals S2 (e.g., first signal 311, second signal 312, third signal 313, fourth signal 314, or fifth signal 315) received from gate driver circuit 222 via scan line 1592.

[0345] The subpixels included in each subpixel group in the first subpixel group 1510 can be electrically connected to the gate driver circuit 222 via a scan line (or a single scan line) (e.g., one of the scan lines).

[0346] For example, subpixels in subpixel group 1511 of the first subpixel group 1510 can be electrically connected to the gate driver circuit 222 via scan line 1591. Subpixels can be scanned based on signals S1 (e.g., first signal 311, second signal 312, third signal 313, fourth signal 314, or fifth signal 315) received from the gate driver circuit 222 via scan line 1591.

[0347] For example, subpixels in subpixel group 1512 of the first subpixel group 1510 can be electrically connected to the gate driver circuit 222 via scan line 1592. Subpixels can be scanned based on signals S2 (e.g., first signal 311, second signal 312, third signal 313, fourth signal 314, or fifth signal 315) received from the gate driver circuit 222 via scan line 1592.

[0348] Scan lines 1591 electrically connected to subpixels in subpixel group 1521 can be further electrically connected to subpixels in subpixel group 1511. Scan lines 1492 electrically connected to subpixels in subpixel group 1522 can be further electrically connected to subpixels in subpixel group 1512.

[0349] Since the arrangement of subpixels in the display panel 160 configured according to the fourteenth example is different from the arrangement of subpixels in the display panel 160 configured according to each of the above examples, the visual characteristics of the screen provided by the subpixels in the display panel 160 configured according to the fourteenth example may be at least partially different from the visual characteristics of the screen provided by the subpixels in the display panel 160 configured according to each of the above examples.

[0350] according to Figure 4 , Figure 5 , Figure 7a , Figure 7b , Figure 9 , Figure 10a , Figure 10b , Figure 10c , Figure 10d , Figure 11 , Figure 12 , Figure 13 , Figure 14 and Figure 15In the structure shown, the field of view (FOI) of light emitted from a sub-pixel can be tapered from a narrower FOI at the center of the display area of ​​the display panel 160 to a wider FOI at the periphery of the display area of ​​the display panel 160. As a non-limiting example, FOI tapering can be applied to a portion of the sub-pixels of the display panel 160. For example, FOI tapering can be applied to a portion of a sub-pixel used to emit light with a wider FOI (e.g., a wide sub-pixel). For example, FOI tapering can be applied to a portion of a sub-pixel used to emit light with a narrower FOI (e.g., a narrow sub-pixel).

[0351] Display panel 160 can be configured to provide or support multiple privacy display modes. For example, display panel 160 can be configured to operate according to a privacy display mode among multiple privacy display modes. A privacy display mode provided or supported by display panel 160 can be identified from multiple privacy display modes. The privacy display mode provided or supported by display panel 160 can be identified based on the state of electronic device 100 as identified by electronic device 100, the condition of electronic device 100 as identified by electronic device 100, the state of the environment surrounding electronic device 100 as identified by electronic device 100, and / or the condition of the environment surrounding electronic device 100 as identified by electronic device 100. As a non-limiting example, multiple privacy display modes may include a first privacy display mode providing a first viewing angle. Multiple privacy display modes may include a second privacy display mode providing a second viewing angle wider than the first viewing angle. Multiple privacy display modes may also include a third privacy display mode providing a third viewing angle wider than the second viewing angle. The first, second, and third viewing angles may be narrower than the viewing angles provided according to a normal display mode.

[0352] Display panel 160 may include a structure for supporting multiple privacy display modes. (Reference) Figures 16-20 Explain the structure.

[0353] Figure 16 The fifteenth example configuration of the display panel is shown.

[0354] refer to Figure 16 The display panel 160 may include a plurality of subpixels. The subpixels may be classified into a plurality of subpixel groups 1600. For example, a first portion of a subpixel may be included in a first subpixel group 1601 of the plurality of subpixel groups 1600, a second portion of a subpixel may be included in a second subpixel group 1602 of the plurality of subpixel groups 1600, a third portion of a subpixel may be included in a third subpixel group 1603 of the plurality of subpixel groups 1600, and a fourth portion of a subpixel may be included in a fourth subpixel group 1604 of the plurality of subpixel groups 1600.

[0355] Each of the plurality of subpixel groups 1600 may include a first subpixel 1611 configured to emit light of a first color, a second subpixel 1612 configured to emit light of a second color, and a third subpixel 1613 configured to emit light of a third color. For example, each of the first subpixel groups 1601 may include a first subpixel 1611, a second subpixel 1612, and a third subpixel 1613. For example, each of the second subpixel groups 1602 may include a first subpixel 1611, a second subpixel 1612, and a third subpixel 1613. For example, each of the third subpixel groups 1603 may include a first subpixel 1611, a second subpixel 1612, and a third subpixel 1613. For example, each of the fourth subpixel groups 1604 may include a first subpixel 1611, a second subpixel 1612, and a third subpixel 1613.

[0356] The first sub-pixel group 1601, the second sub-pixel group 1602, the third sub-pixel group 1603, and the fourth sub-pixel group 1604 can be as follows: Figure 16 The images shown alternate. However, this is not a limitation.

[0357] To support multiple privacy display modes and normal display modes, the first FOI of light emitted from the first sub-pixel group 1601, the second FOI of light emitted from the second sub-pixel group 1602, the third FOI of light emitted from the third sub-pixel group 1603, and the fourth FOI of light emitted from the fourth sub-pixel group 1604 can be different from each other. The display panel 160 may include a first light-transmitting portion 1621 disposed above and aligned (or overlapping) with the first sub-pixel group 1601, a second light-transmitting portion 1622 disposed above and aligned (or overlapping) with the second sub-pixel group 1602, a third light-transmitting portion 1623 disposed above and aligned (or overlapping) with the third sub-pixel group 1603, and a fourth light-transmitting portion 1624 disposed above and aligned (or overlapping) with the fourth sub-pixel group 1604. The second light-transmitting portion 1622 may include a reference... Figure 17The first portion 1690-1 of the described opaque member 1690 (or BM 1690) is described. The third light-transmitting portion 1623 may include the second portion 1690-2 of the opaque member 1690, and the fourth light-transmitting portion 1624 may include the third portion 1690-3 of the opaque member 1690. Because the width (or dimension) of the first portion 1690-1 of the opaque member 1690 included in the second light-transmitting portion 1622 is larger than the width (or dimension) of the second portion 1690-2 of the opaque member 1690 included in the third light-transmitting portion 1623, the second FOI may be narrower than the third FOI. Because the width (or size) of the third portion 1690-3 of the opaque member 1690 included in the third light-transmitting portion 1623 is greater than the width (or size) of the third portion 1690-3 of the opaque member 1690 included in the fourth light-transmitting portion 1624, the third FOI can be narrower than the fourth FOI.

[0358] As a non-limiting example, since the first light-transmitting portion 1621 does not include the opaque member 1690 or includes a portion of the opaque member 1690 that is narrower than the width (or size) of the third portion 1690-3 of the opaque member 1690, the first FOI may be wider than the fourth FOI.

[0359] refer to Figure 17 The opaque component 1690 is described in more detail.

[0360] Figure 17 This is a cross-sectional view of the display panel configured according to Example Fifteen.

[0361] refer to Figure 17The display panel 160 may include a first layer 1701 and a second layer 1702. The first layer 1701 may include sub-pixels and a PDL 1741 defining the periphery of each of the sub-pixels. The second layer 1702 may be disposed above the first layer 1701. The second layer 1702 may include a light-transmitting portion defined by an opaque member 1690. The display panel 160 may include one or more layers disposed between the first layer 1701 and the second layer 1702. For example, one or more layers may include a third layer 1703 disposed between the first layer 1701 and the second layer 1702, and including a filter portion 1731 aligned with a sub-pixel and an opaque member 1732 defining the periphery of the filter portion 1731. The filter portion 1731 may be configured to allow colors corresponding to light emitted from the sub-pixels to pass through. The opaque member 1732 may be configured to block or reduce light. For example, one or more layers may include a fourth layer 1704 disposed between the second layer 1702 and the third layer 1703. A fourth layer 1704 may be included in the display panel 160 to define or compensate for the thickness of the display panel 160. The fourth layer 1704 may include an opaque member 1750 for reducing the transmission of light from the sub-pixels through the light-transmitting portions disposed on adjacent sub-pixels. The opaque member 1750 may define the path of light emitted from the sub-pixels.

[0362] The first layer 1701 may include sub-pixel 1612-1 included in the sub-pixel group 1601. The second layer 1702 may include a first light-transmitting portion 1621 aligned with the sub-pixel group including sub-pixel 1612-1. The third layer 1703 may include a filter portion 1731 aligned with sub-pixel 1612-1 and an opaque member 1732 surrounding the filter portion 1731. The fourth layer 1704 may include an opaque member 1750 and a light-transmitting portion 1751 (or light path portion 1751) defined by the opaque member 1750. The light-transmitting portion 1751 may be aligned with sub-pixel 1612-1. Light from sub-pixel 1612-1 can be emitted into the space in front of the display panel 160 through the filter portion 1731 aligned with sub-pixel 1612-1, the light-transmitting portion 1751 aligned with sub-pixel 1612-1, and the first light-transmitting portion 1621. The first FOI of light emitted from sub-pixel 1612-1 through the filter portion 1731 aligned with sub-pixel 1612-1, the light-transmitting portion 1751 aligned with sub-pixel 1612-1, and the first light-transmitting portion 1621 can be represented as A1.

[0363] The first layer 1701 may include sub-pixels 1612-2 included in the sub-pixel group 1602. The second layer 1702 may include a second light-transmitting portion 1622 aligned with the sub-pixel group including sub-pixels 1612-2. The second light-transmitting portion 1622 may include a first portion 1690-1 of an opaque member 1690. The third layer 1703 may include a filter portion 1731 aligned with sub-pixels 1612-2 and an opaque member 1732 surrounding the filter portion 1731. The fourth layer 1704 may include an opaque member 1750 and a light-transmitting portion 1751 (or optical path portion 1751) defined by the opaque member 1750. The light-transmitting portion 1751 may be aligned with sub-pixels 1612-2. Light from sub-pixel 1612-2 can be emitted into the space in front of display panel 160 through filter portion 1731 aligned with sub-pixel 1612-2, light-transmitting portion 1751 aligned with sub-pixel 1612-2, and second light-transmitting portion 1622. The second FOI of the light emitted from sub-pixel 1612-2 through filter portion 1731 aligned with sub-pixel 1612-2, light-transmitting portion 1751 aligned with sub-pixel 1612-2, and second light-transmitting portion 1622 can be represented as A2.

[0364] Since the second light-transmitting portion 1622 includes a first portion 1690-1 of the opaque member 1690 and the first light-transmitting portion 1621 does not include the opaque member 1690, A2 can be smaller than A1. Since the size of the first portion 1690-1 of the opaque member 1690 included in the second light-transmitting portion 1622 is larger than the size of the portion of the opaque member 1690 included in the first light-transmitting portion 1621, A2 can be smaller than A1.

[0365] The first layer 1701 may include sub-pixels 1612-3 included in the sub-pixel group 1603. The second layer 1702 may include a third light-transmitting portion 1623 aligned with the sub-pixel group including sub-pixels 1612-3. The third light-transmitting portion 1623 may include a second portion 1690-2 of an opaque member 1690. The third layer 1703 may include a filter portion 1731 aligned with sub-pixels 1612-3 and an opaque member 1732 surrounding the filter portion 1731. The fourth layer 1704 may include an opaque member 1750 and a light-transmitting portion 1751 (or optical path portion 1751) defined by the opaque member 1750. The light-transmitting portion 1751 may be aligned with sub-pixels 1612-3. Light from sub-pixel 1612-3 can be emitted into the space in front of display panel 160 through filter portion 1731 aligned with sub-pixel 1612-3, light-transmitting portion 1751 aligned with sub-pixel 1612-3, and third light-transmitting portion 1623. The third FOI of the light emitted from sub-pixel 1612-3 through filter portion 1731 aligned with sub-pixel 1612-3, light-transmitting portion 1751 aligned with sub-pixel 1612-3, and third light-transmitting portion 1623 can be represented as A3.

[0366] Since the third light-transmitting portion 1623 includes the second portion 1690-2 of the opaque member 1690 and the first light-transmitting portion 1621 does not include the opaque member 1690, A3 can be smaller than A1. Since the size of the second portion 1690-2 of the opaque member 1690 included in the third light-transmitting portion 1623 is larger than the size of the portion of the opaque member 1690 included in the first light-transmitting portion 1621, A3 can be smaller than A1.

[0367] Since the size of the second part 1690-2 of the opaque member 1690 included in the third light-transmitting part 1623 is smaller than the size of the first part 1690-1 of the opaque member 1690 included in the second light-transmitting part 1622, A3 can be larger than A2.

[0368] The first layer 1701 may include sub-pixels 1612-4 included in the sub-pixel group 1604. The second layer 1702 may include a fourth light-transmitting portion 1624 aligned with the sub-pixel group including sub-pixels 1612-4. The fourth light-transmitting portion 1624 may include a third portion 1690-3 of the opaque member 1690. The third layer 1703 may include a filter portion 1731 aligned with sub-pixels 1612-4 and an opaque member 1732 surrounding the filter portion 1731. The fourth layer 1704 may include an opaque member 1750 and a light-transmitting portion 1751 (or optical path portion 1751) defined by the opaque member 1750. The light-transmitting portion 1751 may be aligned with sub-pixels 1612-4. Light from sub-pixel 1612-4 can be emitted into the space in front of display panel 160 through filter portion 1731 aligned with sub-pixel 1612-4, light-transmitting portion 1751 aligned with sub-pixel 1612-4, and fourth light-transmitting portion 1624. The fourth FOI of the light emitted from sub-pixel 1612-4 through filter portion 1731 aligned with sub-pixel 1612-4, light-transmitting portion 1751 aligned with sub-pixel 1612-4, and fourth light-transmitting portion 1624 can be represented as A4.

[0369] Since the fourth light-transmitting portion 1624 includes the third portion 1690-3 of the opaque member 1690 and the first light-transmitting portion 1621 does not include the opaque member 1690, A4 can be smaller than A1. Since the size of the third portion 1690-3 of the opaque member 1690 included in the fourth light-transmitting portion 1624 is larger than the size of the portion of the opaque member 1690 included in the first light-transmitting portion 1621, A4 can be smaller than A1.

[0370] Since the size of the third part 1690-3 of the opaque member 1690 included in the fourth light-transmitting part 1624 is smaller than the size of the second part 1690-2 of the opaque member 1690 included in the third light-transmitting part 1623, A4 can be larger than A3.

[0371] Return to reference Figure 16As a non-limiting example, when a normal display mode is provided, the display driver integrated circuit 221 can control the display panel 160 to emit light from the first sub-pixel group 1601, the second sub-pixel group 1602, the third sub-pixel group 1603, and the fourth sub-pixel group 1604. When a first privacy display mode is provided, the display driver integrated circuit 221 can control the display panel 160 to emit light from the second sub-pixel group 1602 of the first sub-pixel group 1601, the second sub-pixel group 1602, the third sub-pixel group 1603, and the fourth sub-pixel group 1604. In the first privacy display mode, the emission of light from the first sub-pixel group 1601, the third sub-pixel group 1603, and the fourth sub-pixel group 1604 can be restricted. When a second privacy display mode is provided, the display driver integrated circuit 221 can control the display panel 160 to emit light from the second sub-pixel group 1602 and the third sub-pixel group 1603 among the first sub-pixel group 1601, the second sub-pixel group 1602, the third sub-pixel group 1603, and the fourth sub-pixel group 1604. In the second privacy display mode, the emission of light from the first sub-pixel group 1601 and the fourth sub-pixel group 1604 can be limited. When a third privacy display mode is provided, the display driver integrated circuit 221 can control the display panel 160 to emit light from the second sub-pixel group 1602, the third sub-pixel group 1603, and the fourth sub-pixel group 1604 among the first sub-pixel group 1601, the second sub-pixel group 1602, the third sub-pixel group 1603, and the fourth sub-pixel group 1604. In the third privacy display mode, the emission of light from the first sub-pixel group 1601 can be limited. However, this is not a limitation.

[0372] Figure 16 The arrangement and configuration of subpixels in the first subpixel group 1601, the second subpixel group 1602, the third subpixel group 1603, and the fourth subpixel group 1604 are shown to be the same as each other, but this is only exemplary. The arrangement and configuration of subpixels in the second subpixel group 1602, the third subpixel group 1603, and / or the fourth subpixel group 1604 may differ from the arrangement and configuration of subpixels in the first subpixel group 1601. For example, the arrangement and configuration of subpixels in the second subpixel group 1602, the third subpixel group 1603, and / or the fourth subpixel group 1604 may differ from the arrangement and configuration of subpixels in the first subpixel group 1601. Figure 16The arrangement and number of subpixels in each subpixel group 1602 may differ from those in each subpixel group 1601. For example, unlike the first subpixel group 1601, where each subpixel group includes two second subpixels 1612, each subpixel group 1602 may include one second subpixel 1611. Similarly, the arrangement and number of subpixels in each subpixel group 1603 may differ from those in the first subpixel group 1601. For example, unlike the first subpixel group 1601, where each subpixel group includes two second subpixels 1612, each subpixel group 1603 may include one second subpixel 1611. For example, the arrangement and number of subpixels included in each subpixel group of the fourth subpixel group 1604 may differ from the arrangement and number of subpixels included in each subpixel group of the first subpixel group 1601. For example, unlike each subpixel group of the first subpixel group 1601 which includes two second subpixels 1612, each subpixel group of the fourth subpixel group 1604 may include one second subpixel 1611.

[0373] According to the reference Figure 16 The fifteenth example configuration of the described display panel 160 has a structure in which the FOI of light varies according to sub-pixel groups, but this is merely exemplary. The display panel 160 may have a structure in which the FOI of light varies according to the sub-pixels included in the sub-pixel groups. Reference Figure 18 Describe the structure.

[0374] Figure 18 The sixteenth example configuration of the display panel is shown.

[0375] refer to Figure 18 The display panel 160 may include a plurality of subpixels. Subpixels may be classified into a plurality of subpixel groups 1800. For example, a first portion of a subpixel may be included in a first subpixel group 1801 of the plurality of subpixel groups 1800, a second portion of a subpixel may be included in a second subpixel group 1802 of the plurality of subpixel groups 1800, a third portion of a subpixel may be included in a third subpixel group 1803 of the plurality of subpixel groups 1800, and a fourth portion of a subpixel may be included in a fourth subpixel group 1804 of the plurality of subpixel groups 1800.

[0376] Each of the plurality of subpixel groups 1800 may include a first subpixel 1811 configured to emit light of a first color, a second subpixel 1812 configured to emit light of a second color, and a third subpixel 1813 configured to emit light of a third color. For example, each of the first subpixel groups 1801 may include a first subpixel 1811, a second subpixel 1812, and a third subpixel 1813. For example, each of the second subpixel groups 1802 may include a first subpixel 1811, a second subpixel 1812, and a third subpixel 1813. For example, each of the third subpixel groups 1803 may include a first subpixel 1811, a second subpixel 1812, and a third subpixel 1813. For example, each of the fourth subpixel groups 1804 may include a first subpixel 1811, a second subpixel 1812, and a third subpixel 1813.

[0377] The first sub-pixel group 1801, the second sub-pixel group 1802, the third sub-pixel group 1803, and the fourth sub-pixel group 1804 can be as follows: Figure 18 The images shown alternate. However, this is not a limitation.

[0378] To support multiple privacy display modes and normal display modes, the display panel 160 may include: a first light-transmitting portion 1821, which is disposed above and aligned with the second sub-pixel 1812 included in each sub-pixel group 1801; and a second light-transmitting portion 1822, which is disposed above and aligned with the third sub-pixel 1813 included in each sub-pixel group 1801. The third sub-pixel 1813 is aligned; a third light-transmitting portion 1823 is disposed above and aligned with the second sub-pixel 1812 included in each sub-pixel group of the first sub-pixel group 1801; and a fourth light-transmitting portion 1824 is disposed above and aligned with the first sub-pixel 1811 included in each sub-pixel group of the first sub-pixel group 1801.

[0379] To support multiple privacy display modes and normal display modes, the display panel 160 may include: a first light-transmitting portion 1821, which is disposed above and aligned with the third sub-pixel 1813 included in each sub-pixel group 1802; and a second light-transmitting portion 1822, which is disposed above and aligned with the third sub-pixel 1813 included in each sub-pixel group 1802. The second sub-pixel 1812 is aligned; a third light-transmitting portion 1823 is disposed above and aligned with the first sub-pixel 1811 included in each sub-pixel group of the second sub-pixel group 1802; and a fourth light-transmitting portion 1824 is disposed above and aligned with the second sub-pixel 1812 included in each sub-pixel group of the second sub-pixel group 1802.

[0380] To support multiple privacy display modes and normal display modes, the display panel 160 may include: a first light-transmitting portion 1821, which is disposed above and aligned with the first sub-pixel 1811 included in each sub-pixel group 1803; and a second light-transmitting portion 1822, which is disposed above and aligned with the second sub-pixel 1812 included in each sub-pixel group 1803. The third light-transmitting portion 1823 is disposed above and aligned with the third sub-pixel 1813 included in each sub-pixel group 1803; and the fourth light-transmitting portion 1824 is disposed above and aligned with the second sub-pixel 1812 included in each sub-pixel group 1803.

[0381] To support multiple privacy display modes and normal display modes, the display panel 160 may include: a first light-transmitting portion 1821, which is disposed above and aligned with the second sub-pixel 1812 included in each sub-pixel group 1804; and a second light-transmitting portion 1822, which is disposed above and aligned with the second sub-pixel 1812 included in each sub-pixel group 1804. The first sub-pixel 1811 is aligned; a third light-transmitting portion 1823 is disposed above and aligned with the second sub-pixel 1812 included in each sub-pixel group of the fourth sub-pixel group 1804; and a fourth light-transmitting portion 1824 is disposed above and aligned with the third sub-pixel 1813 included in each sub-pixel group of the fourth sub-pixel group 1804.

[0382] The first light-transmitting portion 1821 may not include the opaque member 1890. The second light-transmitting portion 1822 may include the first portion 1890-1 of the opaque member 1890. The third light-transmitting portion 1823 may include the second portion 1890-2 of the opaque member 1890. The area (or size) of the second portion 1890-2 of the opaque member 1890 may be wider (or larger) than the area (or size) of the first portion 1890-1 of the opaque member 1890. The fourth light-transmitting portion 1824 may include the third portion 1890-3 of the opaque member 1890. The area (or size) of the third portion 1890-3 of the opaque member 1890 may be wider (or larger) than the area (or size) of the second portion 1890-2 of the opaque member 1890.

[0383] As a non-limiting example, the first light-transmitting portion 1821 may include a portion of the opaque member 1890. The area (or size) of the portion of the opaque member 1890 included in the first light-transmitting portion 1821 may be narrower (or smaller) than the area (or size) of the third portion 1890-3 of the opaque member 1890.

[0384] For example, the first FOI of light emitted from a second sub-pixel 1812 included in each of the first sub-pixel groups 1801 and aligned with the first light-transmitting portion 1821, the second FOI of light emitted from a second sub-pixel 1812 included in each of the second sub-pixel groups 1802 and aligned with the fourth light-transmitting portion 1824, the third FOI of light emitted from a second sub-pixel 1812 included in each of the fourth sub-pixel groups 1804 and aligned with the third light-transmitting portion 1823, and the fourth FOI of light emitted from a second sub-pixel 1812 included in each of the third sub-pixel groups 1803 and aligned with the second light-transmitting portion 1822 can be different from each other. The first FOI can be wider than the second FOI. The second FOI can be wider than the third FOI. The third FOI can be wider than the fourth FOI.

[0385] For example, the first FOI of light emitted from a third sub-pixel 1813 included in each of the second sub-pixel groups 1802 and aligned with the first light-transmitting portion 1821, the second FOI of light emitted from a third sub-pixel 1813 included in each of the fourth sub-pixel groups 1804 and aligned with the fourth light-transmitting portion 1824, the third FOI of light emitted from a third sub-pixel 1813 included in each of the third sub-pixel groups 1803 and aligned with the third light-transmitting portion 1823, and the fourth FOI of light emitted from a third sub-pixel 1813 included in each of the first sub-pixel groups 1801 and aligned with the second light-transmitting portion 1822 can be different from each other. The first FOI can be wider than the second FOI. The second FOI can be wider than the third FOI. The third FOI can be wider than the fourth FOI.

[0386] For example, the first FOI of light emitted from a second sub-pixel 1812 included in each of the fourth sub-pixel groups 1804 and aligned with the first light-transmitting portion 1821, the second FOI of light emitted from a second sub-pixel 1812 included in each of the third sub-pixel groups 1803 and aligned with the fourth light-transmitting portion 1824, the third FOI of light emitted from a second sub-pixel 1812 included in each of the first sub-pixel groups 1801 and aligned with the third light-transmitting portion 1823, and the fourth FOI of light emitted from a second sub-pixel 1812 included in each of the second sub-pixel groups 1802 and aligned with the second light-transmitting portion 1822 can be different from each other. The first FOI can be wider than the second FOI. The second FOI can be wider than the third FOI. The third FOI can be wider than the fourth FOI.

[0387] For example, the first FOI of light emitted from a first sub-pixel 1811 included in each of the third sub-pixel groups 1803 and aligned with the first light-transmitting portion 1821, the second FOI of light emitted from a first sub-pixel 1811 included in each of the first sub-pixel groups 1801 and aligned with the fourth light-transmitting portion 1824, the third FOI of light emitted from a first sub-pixel 1811 included in each of the second sub-pixel groups 1802 and aligned with the third light-transmitting portion 1823, and the fourth FOI of light emitted from a first sub-pixel 1811 included in each of the fourth sub-pixel groups 1804 and aligned with the second light-transmitting portion 1822 can be different from each other. The first FOI can be wider than the second FOI. The second FOI can be wider than the third FOI. The third FOI can be wider than the fourth FOI.

[0388] Although not in Figure 18 As shown, however, the sub-pixels aligned with the first light-transmitting portion 1821 may have corresponding... Figure 17 The structure of sub-pixel 1612-1, and the sub-pixel aligned with the second light-transmitting portion 1822, can have a corresponding Figure 17 The structure of sub-pixel 1612-2, and the sub-pixel aligned with the third light-transmitting portion 1823, can have a corresponding Figure 17 The structure of sub-pixels 1612-3, and the sub-pixels aligned with the fourth light-transmitting portion 1824 can have a corresponding Figure 17 The structure of sub-pixels 1612-4.

[0389] As a non-limiting example, when a normal display mode is provided, the display driver integrated circuit 221 can control the display panel 160 to emit light from sub-pixels aligned with the first light-transmitting portion 1821, the second light-transmitting portion 1822, the third light-transmitting portion 1823, and the fourth light-transmitting portion 1824. When a first privacy display mode is provided, the display driver integrated circuit 221 can control the display panel 160 to emit light from the sub-pixels aligned with the second light-transmitting portion 1822. When a second privacy display mode is provided, the display driver integrated circuit 221 can control the display panel 160 to emit light from the sub-pixels aligned with the second light-transmitting portion 1822 and the third light-transmitting portion 1823. When a third privacy display mode is provided, the display driver integrated circuit 221 can control the display panel 160 to emit light from the sub-pixels aligned with the second light-transmitting portion 1822, the third light-transmitting portion 1823, and the fourth light-transmitting portion 1824.

[0390] From the reference Figure 16The third subpixel group 1603 is omitted in the display panel 160 of the fifteenth example configuration described. (See reference) Figure 19 The structure in which the third subpixel group 1603 is omitted from the display panel 160 configured according to the fifteenth example is described.

[0391] Figure 19 The seventeenth example configuration of the display panel is shown.

[0392] refer to Figure 19 In contrast Figure 16 The display panel 160 shown (or the display panel 160 configured according to the fifteenth example), and the display panel 160 configured according to the seventeenth example, may further include a fourth subpixel group 1604 replacing the third subpixel group 1603. The display panel 160 configured according to the seventeenth example may include a fourth subpixel group 1604 disposed between the first subpixel groups 1601 and a fourth subpixel group 1604 disposed between the second subpixel groups 1602. The number of fourth subpixel groups 1604 included in the display panel 160 configured according to the seventeenth example may be greater than the number of fourth subpixel groups 1604 included in the display panel 160 configured according to the fifteenth example. For example, the number of fourth subpixel groups 1604 included in the display panel 160 configured according to the seventeenth example may be twice the number of fourth subpixel groups 1604 included in the display panel 160 configured according to the fifteenth example.

[0393] From the reference Figure 18 The third light-transmitting portion 1823 is omitted in the display panel 160 of the sixteenth example configuration described. (See reference) Figure 20 The structure in which the third light-transmitting portion 1823 is omitted from the display panel 160 configured according to the sixteenth example is described.

[0394] Figure 20 The eighteenth example configuration of the display panel is shown.

[0395] refer to Figure 20 In contrast Figure 18The display panel 160 shown (or the display panel 160 configured according to the sixteenth example), and the display panel 160 configured according to the eighteenth example, may further include a fourth light-transmitting portion 1824 replacing the third light-transmitting portion 1823. For example, the third light-transmitting portion 1823 associated with each sub-pixel group 2001 of the first sub-pixel group 1801 of the display panel 160 configured according to the sixteenth example can be replaced by the fourth light-transmitting portion 1824 within the first sub-pixel group 2001 of the display panel 160 configured according to the eighteenth example. For example, the third light-transmitting portion 1823 associated with each sub-pixel group 1802 of the second sub-pixel group 1802 of the display panel 160 configured according to the sixteenth example can be replaced by the fourth light-transmitting portion 1824 within the second sub-pixel group 2002 of the display panel 160 configured according to the eighteenth example. For example, the third light-transmitting portion 1823 associated with each sub-pixel group in the third sub-pixel group 1803 of the display panel 160 configured according to the sixteenth example can be replaced by the fourth light-transmitting portion 1824 within the third sub-pixel group 2003 of the display panel 160 configured according to the eighteenth example. For example, the third light-transmitting portion 1823 associated with each sub-pixel group in the fourth sub-pixel group 1804 of the display panel 160 configured according to the sixteenth example can be replaced by the fourth light-transmitting portion 1824 within the fourth sub-pixel group 2004 of the display panel 160 configured according to the eighteenth example.

[0396] The display panel 160 may have a structure that supports or provides a privacy display mode, which provides an offset viewing angle. The structure is described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0397] Figure 21a The nineteenth example configuration of the display panel is shown.

[0398] refer to Figure 21a The display panel 160 may include a plurality of subpixels. Subpixels may be classified into a plurality of subpixel groups 2100. For example, a first portion of a subpixel may be included in a first subpixel group 2101 of the plurality of subpixel groups 2100, a second portion of a subpixel may be included in a second subpixel group 2102 of the plurality of subpixel groups 2100, a third portion of a subpixel may be included in a third subpixel group 2103 of the plurality of subpixel groups 2100, and a fourth portion of a subpixel may be included in a fourth subpixel group 2104 of the plurality of subpixel groups 2100.

[0399] Each of the plurality of subpixel groups 2100 may include a first subpixel 2111 configured to emit light of a first color, a second subpixel 2112 configured to emit light of a second color, and a third subpixel 2113 configured to emit light of a third color. For example, each of the first subpixel groups 2101 may include a first subpixel 2111, a second subpixel 2112, and a third subpixel 2113. For example, each of the second subpixel groups 2102 may include a first subpixel 2111, a second subpixel 2112, and a third subpixel 2113. For example, each of the third subpixel groups 2103 may include a first subpixel 2111, a second subpixel 2112, and a third subpixel 2113. For example, each of the fourth subpixel groups 2104 may include a first subpixel 2111, a second subpixel 2112, and a third subpixel 2113.

[0400] The first sub-pixel group 2101, the second sub-pixel group 2102, the third sub-pixel group 2103, and the fourth sub-pixel group 2104 can alternate with each other.

[0401] Each sub-pixel group in the first sub-pixel group 2101 may be disposed below and aligned with the first light-transmitting portion 2121. The first light-transmitting portion 2121 may include a first portion 2190-1 of an opaque member 2190 biased toward one side (e.g., corresponding to the top side of the display panel 160) of each of the sub-pixels in the first sub-pixel group 2101. For example, light emitted from each of the sub-pixels included in each sub-pixel group in the first sub-pixel group 2101 through the first light-transmitting portion 2121 may provide a biased viewing angle toward the remaining sides (e.g., corresponding to the bottom side, left side, and right side of the display panel 160) of each of the sub-pixels other than that side (e.g., corresponding to the top side of the display panel 160).

[0402] Each sub-pixel group in the second sub-pixel group 2102 may be disposed below and aligned with the second light-transmitting portion 2122. The second light-transmitting portion 2122 may include a second portion 2190-2 of an opaque member 2190 biased toward one side (e.g., corresponding to the bottom side of the display panel 160) of each of the sub-pixels in the second sub-pixel group 2102. For example, light emitted from each of the sub-pixels included in each sub-pixel group in the second sub-pixel group 2102 through the second light-transmitting portion 2122 may provide a biased viewing angle toward the remaining sides (e.g., corresponding to the top side, left side, and right side of the display panel 160) of each of the sub-pixels other than that side (e.g., corresponding to the bottom side of the display panel 160).

[0403] Each subpixel group in the third subpixel group 2103 may be disposed below and aligned with the third light-transmitting portion 2123. The third light-transmitting portion 2123 may include a third portion 2190-3 of an opaque member 2190 biased toward one side (e.g., corresponding to the left side of the display panel 160) of each of the subpixels in the third subpixel group 2103. For example, light emitted from each of the subpixels included in each subpixel group in the third subpixel group 2103 through the third light-transmitting portion 2123 may provide a biased viewing angle toward the remaining sides (e.g., corresponding to the top side, bottom side, and right side of the display panel 160) of each of the subpixels other than that side (e.g., corresponding to the left side of the display panel 160).

[0404] Each subpixel group in the fourth subpixel group 2104 may be disposed below and aligned with the fourth light-transmitting portion 2124. The fourth light-transmitting portion 2124 may include a fourth portion 2190-4 of an opaque member 2190 biased toward one side (e.g., corresponding to the right side of the display panel 160) of each of the subpixels in the fourth subpixel group 2104. For example, light emitted from each of the subpixels included in each subpixel group in the fourth subpixel group 2104 through the fourth light-transmitting portion 2124 may provide a biased viewing angle toward the remaining sides (e.g., corresponding to the top side, bottom side, and left side of the display panel 160) of each of the subpixels other than that side (e.g., corresponding to the right side of the display panel 160).

[0405] refer to Figures 22a to 22dThe first light-transmitting portion 2121 arranged relative to each sub-pixel group in the first sub-pixel group 2101, the second light-transmitting portion 2122 arranged relative to each sub-pixel group in the second sub-pixel group 2102, the third light-transmitting portion 2123 arranged relative to each sub-pixel group in the third sub-pixel group 2103, and the fourth light-transmitting portion 2124 arranged relative to each sub-pixel group in the fourth sub-pixel group 2104 are described in more detail.

[0406] Figure 22a It shows along Figure 21a Cross-sectional view of line A-A' cut and along Figure 21a A cross-sectional view of the line B-B' cut.

[0407] Figure 22b It shows along Figure 21a Cross-sectional view of line C-C' cut and along Figure 21a A cross-sectional view of the line D-D' cut.

[0408] Figure 22c It shows along Figure 21a Cross-sectional view of line E-E' cut and along Figure 21a The cross-sectional view of the line F-F' cut.

[0409] Figure 22d It shows along Figure 21a Cross-sectional view of line G-G' cut and along Figure 21a A cross-sectional view of the line H-H' cut.

[0410] refer to Figures 22a to 22dThe display panel 160 may include a first layer 2201 and a second layer 2202. The first layer 2201 may include sub-pixels and a PDL 2241 defining the periphery of each of the sub-pixels. The second layer 2202 may be disposed above the first layer 2201. The second layer 2202 may include a light-transmitting portion defined by an opaque member 2190. The display panel 160 may include one or more layers disposed between the first layer 2201 and the second layer 2202. For example, one or more layers may include a third layer 2203 disposed between the first layer 2201 and the second layer 2202 and including a filter portion 2231 aligned with a sub-pixel and an opaque member 2232 defining the periphery of the filter portion 2231. The filter portion 2231 may be configured to allow colors corresponding to light emitted from the sub-pixels to pass through. The opaque member 2232 may be configured to block or reduce light. For example, one or more layers may include a fourth layer 2204 disposed between the second layer 2202 and the third layer 2203. A fourth layer 2204 may be included in the display panel 160 to define or compensate for the thickness of the display panel 160. The fourth layer 2204 may include an opaque member 2250 for reducing the transmission of light from sub-pixels through light-transmitting portions disposed on adjacent sub-pixels. The opaque member 2250 may define the path of light emitted from the sub-pixels.

[0411] refer to Figure 22a The first layer 2201 may include sub-pixel 2112-1 included in the sub-pixel group 2101. The second layer 2202 may include a first light-transmitting portion 2121 aligned with the sub-pixel group including sub-pixel 2112-1. The third layer 2203 may include a filter portion 2231 aligned with sub-pixel 2112-1 and an opaque member 2232 surrounding the filter portion 2231. The fourth layer 2204 may include an opaque member 2250 and a light-transmitting portion 2251 (or optical path portion 2251) defined by the opaque member 2250. The light-transmitting portion 2251 may be aligned with sub-pixel 2112-1.

[0412] As shown in the cross-sectional view of AA', the first light-transmitting portion 2121 may include a first portion 2190-1 of an opaque member 2190 biased toward a first side of the sub-pixel 2112-1 (e.g., corresponding to the top side of the display panel 160). Since the first light-transmitting portion 2121 includes the first portion 2190-1 of the opaque member 2190, light emitted from the sub-pixel 2112-1 may be biased toward the remaining sides of the sub-pixel 2112-1 other than the first side of the sub-pixel 2112-1 (e.g., corresponding to the bottom side, left side, and right side of the display panel 160), as indicated by indicators 2291 and 2292.

[0413] As a non-limiting example, the FOI of the light indicated by indicators 2291 and 2292 can be tapered from a narrower FOI at the center of the display area of ​​the display panel 160 to a wider FOI at the periphery of the display area of ​​the display panel 160. As a non-limiting example, the tapering of the FOI can also be applied to a portion of a sub-pixel of the display panel 160.

[0414] refer to Figure 22b The first layer 2201 may include sub-pixels 2112-2 included in the sub-pixel group 2102. The second layer 2202 may include a second light-transmitting portion 2122 aligned with the sub-pixel group including sub-pixels 2112-2. The third layer 2203 may include a filter portion 2231 aligned with sub-pixels 2112-2 and an opaque member 2232 surrounding the filter portion 2231. The fourth layer 2204 may include an opaque member 2250 and a light-transmitting portion 2251 (or optical path portion 2251) defined by the opaque member 2250. The light-transmitting portion 2251 may be aligned with sub-pixels 2112-2.

[0415] As shown in the cross-sectional view of CC', the second light-transmitting portion 2122 may include a second portion 2190-2 of an opaque member 2190 biased toward a second side of the sub-pixel 2112-2 (e.g., corresponding to the bottom side of the display panel 160). Since the second light-transmitting portion 2122 includes the second portion 2190-2 of the opaque member 2190, light emitted from the sub-pixel 2112-2 may be biased toward the remaining sides of the sub-pixel 2112-2 (e.g., the top side, left side, and right side of the display panel 160) other than the second side of the sub-pixel 2112-2, as indicated by indicators 2293 and 2294.

[0416] As a non-limiting example, the FOI of the light indicated by indicators 2293 and 2294 can be tapered from a narrower FOI at the center of the display area of ​​the display panel 160 to a wider FOI at the periphery of the display area of ​​the display panel 160. As a non-limiting example, the tapering of the FOI can be applied to a portion of a sub-pixel of the display panel 160.

[0417] refer to Figure 22cThe first layer 2201 may include sub-pixels 2112-3 included in the sub-pixel group 2103. The second layer 2202 may include a third light-transmitting portion 2123 aligned with the sub-pixel group including sub-pixels 2112-3. The third layer 2203 may include a filter portion 2231 aligned with sub-pixels 2112-3 and an opaque member 2232 surrounding the filter portion 2231. The fourth layer 2204 may include an opaque member 2250 and a light-transmitting portion 2251 (or optical path portion 2251) defined by the opaque member 2250. The light-transmitting portion 2251 may be aligned with sub-pixels 2112-3.

[0418] As shown in the cross-sectional view of FF', the third light-transmitting portion 2123 may include a third portion 2190-3 of an opaque member 2190 biased toward a third side of the sub-pixel 2112-3 (e.g., corresponding to the left side of the display panel 160). Since the third light-transmitting portion 2123 may include the third portion 2190-3 of the opaque member 2190, light emitted from the sub-pixel 2112-3 may be biased toward the remaining sides of the sub-pixel 2112-3 other than the third side of the sub-pixel 2112-3 (e.g., the top side, bottom side, and right side of the display panel 160), as indicated by indicators 2295 and 2296.

[0419] As a non-limiting example, the FOI of the light indicated by indicators 2295 and 2296 can be tapered from a narrower FOI at the center of the display area of ​​the display panel 160 to a wider FOI at the periphery of the display area of ​​the display panel 160. As a non-limiting example, the tapering of the FOI can also be applied to a portion of a sub-pixel of the display panel 160.

[0420] refer to Figure 22d The first layer 2201 may include sub-pixels 2112-4 included in the sub-pixel group 2104. The second layer 2202 may include a fourth light-transmitting portion 2124 aligned with the sub-pixel group including sub-pixels 2112-4. The third layer 2203 may include a filter portion 2231 aligned with sub-pixels 2112-4 and an opaque member 2232 surrounding the filter portion 2231. The fourth layer 2204 may include an opaque member 2250 and a light-transmitting portion 2251 (or optical path portion 2251) defined by the opaque member 2250. The light-transmitting portion 2251 may be aligned with sub-pixels 2112-4.

[0421] As shown in the cross-sectional view of HH', the fourth light-transmitting portion 2124 may include a fourth portion 2190-4 of an opaque member 2190 biased toward a fourth side of the sub-pixel 2112-4 (e.g., corresponding to the right side of the display panel 160). Since the fourth light-transmitting portion 2124 may include the fourth portion 2190-4 of the opaque member 2190, light emitted from the sub-pixel 2112-4 may be biased toward the remaining sides of the sub-pixel 2112-4 other than the fourth side of the sub-pixel 2112-4 (e.g., corresponding to the top side, bottom side, and left side of the display panel 160), as indicated by indicators 2297 and 2298.

[0422] As a non-limiting example, the FOI of the light indicated by indicators 2297 and 2298 can be tapered from a narrower FOI at the center of the display area of ​​the display panel 160 to a wider FOI at the periphery of the display area of ​​the display panel 160. As a non-limiting example, the tapering of the FOI can be applied to a portion of a sub-pixel of the display panel 160.

[0423] Figures 22a to 22d The structures shown are merely exemplary. For example, the FOI of light emitted from a sub-pixel can be adjusted by using an optical path control material disposed along a first portion of the light path located in the second layer 2202, the third layer 2203, and / or the fourth layer 2204. For example, the first refractive index of the first portion of the layer including the optical path control material may be different from the second refractive index of the second portion of the layer disposed along the path that does not include the optical path control material.

[0424] Return to reference Figure 21aAs a non-limiting example, when a normal display mode is provided, the display driver integrated circuit 221 can control the display panel 160 to emit light from the first sub-pixel group 2101, the second sub-pixel group 2102, the third sub-pixel group 2103, and the fourth sub-pixel group 2104. When a privacy display mode is provided to reduce visibility from the top side of the display panel 160, the display driver integrated circuit 221 can control the display panel 160 to emit light from the first sub-pixel group 2101 of the first sub-pixel group 2101, the second sub-pixel group 2102, the third sub-pixel group 2103, and the fourth sub-pixel group 2104. When a privacy display mode is provided to reduce visibility from the bottom side of the display panel 160, the display driver integrated circuit 221 can control the display panel 160 to emit light from the second sub-pixel group 2102 of the first sub-pixel group 2101, the second sub-pixel group 2102, the third sub-pixel group 2103, and the fourth sub-pixel group 2104. When a privacy display mode is provided to reduce visibility from the left side of the display panel 160, the display driver integrated circuit 221 can control the display panel 160 to emit light from the third sub-pixel group 2103 of the first sub-pixel group 2101, the second sub-pixel group 2102, the third sub-pixel group 2103, and the fourth sub-pixel group 2104. When a privacy display mode is provided to reduce visibility from the right side of the display panel 160, the display driver integrated circuit 221 can control the display panel 160 to emit light from the fourth sub-pixel group 2104 of the first sub-pixel group 2101, the second sub-pixel group 2102, the third sub-pixel group 2103, and the fourth sub-pixel group 2104.

[0425] The display panel 160 may include some of the following sub-pixel groups: a first sub-pixel group 2101, a second sub-pixel group 2102, a third sub-pixel group 2103, and a fourth sub-pixel group 2104. (See reference) Figure 21b The description includes several groups of display panels 160.

[0426] Figure 21b The twentieth, twenty-first, twenty-second, twenty-third, twenty-fourth, and twenty-fifth example configurations of the display panel 160 are shown.

[0427] refer to Figure 21b The display panel 160 may include a group 2170, which includes four sub-pixel groups.

[0428] The subpixel groups included in the upper left region 2171 of each group 2170 in the display panel 160 according to the twentieth example configuration 2161 and the subpixel groups included in the upper right region 2172 of each group 2170 in the display panel 160 according to the twentieth example configuration 2161 can be different from each other. For example, the subpixel group included in the upper left region 2171 of each group 2170 in the display panel 160 according to the twentieth example configuration 2161 can be a subpixel group in the first subpixel group 2101, and the subpixel group included in the upper right region 2172 of each group 2170 in the display panel 160 according to the twentieth example configuration 2161 can be a subpixel group in the second subpixel group 2102. However, it is not limited to this. As a non-limiting example, the sub-pixel groups included in the remaining areas of each group of groups 2170 in the display panel 160 according to the twentieth example configuration 2161 can provide a wider viewing angle than the first sub-pixel group 2101, the second sub-pixel group 2102, the third sub-pixel group 2103, and the fourth sub-pixel group 2104.

[0429] The subpixel groups included in the upper left region 2171 of each group 2170 in the display panel 160 according to the twenty-first example configuration 2162 and the subpixel groups included in the lower left region 2173 of each group 2170 in the display panel 160 according to the twenty-first example configuration 2162 can be different from each other. For example, the subpixel group included in the upper left region 2171 of each group 2170 in the display panel 160 according to the twenty-first example configuration 2162 can be a subpixel group in the first subpixel group 2101, and the subpixel group included in the lower left region 2173 of each group 2170 in the display panel 160 according to the twenty-first example configuration 2162 can be a subpixel group in the second subpixel group 2102. However, it is not limited to this. As a non-limiting example, the sub-pixel groups included in the remaining areas of each group of groups 2170 in the display panel 160 of the twenty-first example configuration 2162 can provide a wider viewing angle than the first sub-pixel group 2101, the second sub-pixel group 2102, the third sub-pixel group 2103, and the fourth sub-pixel group 2104.

[0430] The subpixel groups included in the upper left region 2171 of each group 2170 in the display panel 160 according to the twenty-second example configuration 2163 and the subpixel groups included in the lower right region 2174 of each group 2170 in the display panel 160 according to the twenty-second example configuration 2163 can be different from each other. For example, the subpixel group included in the upper left region 2171 of each group 2170 in the display panel 160 according to the twenty-second example configuration 2163 can be a subpixel group in the first subpixel group 2101, and the subpixel group included in the lower right region 2174 of each group 2170 in the display panel 160 according to the twenty-second example configuration 2163 can be a subpixel group in the second subpixel group 2102. However, it is not limited to this. As a non-limiting example, the sub-pixel groups included in the remaining areas of each group of groups 2170 in the display panel 160 according to the twenty-second example configuration 2163 can provide a wider viewing angle than the first sub-pixel group 2101, the second sub-pixel group 2102, the third sub-pixel group 2103, and the fourth sub-pixel group 2104.

[0431] The subpixel groups included in the upper right region 2172 of each group 2170 in the display panel 160 according to the twenty-third example configuration 2164 and the subpixel groups included in the lower left region 2173 of each group 2170 in the display panel 160 according to the twenty-third example configuration 2164 can be different from each other. For example, the subpixel group included in the upper right region 2172 of each group 2170 in the display panel 160 according to the twenty-third example configuration 2164 can be a subpixel group of the first subpixel group 2101, and the subpixel group included in the lower left region 2173 of each group 2170 in the display panel 160 according to the twenty-third example configuration 2164 can be a subpixel group of the second subpixel group 2102. However, it is not limited to this. As a non-limiting example, the sub-pixel groups included in the remaining areas of each group of groups 2170 in the display panel 160 of the twenty-third example configuration 2164 can provide a wider viewing angle than the first sub-pixel group 2101, the second sub-pixel group 2102, the third sub-pixel group 2103, and the fourth sub-pixel group 2104.

[0432] The subpixel groups included in the upper right region 2172 of each group 2170 in the display panel 160 according to the twenty-fourth example configuration 2165 and the subpixel groups included in the lower right region 2174 of each group 2170 in the display panel 160 according to the twenty-fourth example configuration 2165 can be different from each other. For example, the subpixel group included in the upper right region 2172 of each group 2170 in the display panel 160 according to the twenty-fourth example configuration 2165 can be a subpixel group in the first subpixel group 2101, and the subpixel group included in the lower right region 2174 of each group 2170 in the display panel 160 according to the twenty-fourth example configuration 2165 can be a subpixel group in the second subpixel group 2102. However, it is not limited to this. As a non-limiting example, the sub-pixel groups included in the remaining areas of each group of groups 2170 in the display panel 160 of the twenty-fourth example configuration 2165 can provide a wider viewing angle than the first sub-pixel group 2101, the second sub-pixel group 2102, the third sub-pixel group 2103, and the fourth sub-pixel group 2104.

[0433] The subpixel groups included in the lower left region 2173 of each group 2170 in the display panel 160 according to the twenty-fifth example configuration 2166 and the subpixel groups included in the lower right region 2174 of each group 2170 in the display panel 160 according to the twenty-fifth example configuration 2166 can be different from each other. For example, the subpixel group included in the lower left region 2173 of each group 2170 in the display panel 160 according to the twenty-fifth example configuration 2166 can be a subpixel group in the first subpixel group 2101, and the subpixel group included in the lower right region 2174 of each group 2170 in the display panel 160 according to the twenty-fifth example configuration 2166 can be a subpixel group in the second subpixel group 2102. However, it is not limited to this. As a non-limiting example, the sub-pixel groups included in the remaining areas of each group of groups 2170 in the display panel 160 of the twenty-fifth example configuration 2166 can provide a wider viewing angle than the first sub-pixel group 2101, the second sub-pixel group 2102, the third sub-pixel group 2103, and the fourth sub-pixel group 2104.

[0434] The display panel 160 may include first sub-pixels and second sub-pixels. Each of the first sub-pixels may be described as a sub-pixel arranged relative to a first light-transmitting portion having a structure for reducing visibility from a first side (e.g., corresponding to the top side of the display panel 160) and a second side (e.g., corresponding to the bottom side of the display panel 160) of each of the first sub-pixels and for (substantially) maintaining visibility from a third side (e.g., corresponding to the left side of the display panel 160) and a fourth side (e.g., corresponding to the right side of the display panel 160) of each of the first sub-pixels. Each of the second sub-pixels can be described as a sub-pixel arranged relative to a second light-transmitting portion having a structure for (substantially) maintaining visibility from a first side (e.g., corresponding to the top side of display panel 160) and a second side (e.g., corresponding to the bottom side of display panel 160) of each of the second sub-pixels and for reducing visibility from a third side (e.g., corresponding to the left side of display panel 160) and a fourth side (e.g., corresponding to the right side of display panel 160) of each of the second sub-pixels. See reference to... Figure 23 Describe the structure.

[0435] Figure 23 A first light-transmitting portion having a structure for reducing visibility from a first side and a second side while maintaining visibility from a third side and a fourth side is shown, as well as a second light-transmitting portion having a structure for reducing visibility from a third side and a fourth side while maintaining visibility from a first side and a second side.

[0436] refer to Figure 23 The display panel 160 may include a first sub-pixel 2301 and a second sub-pixel 2302. Each of the first sub-pixels 2301 may be described as a sub-pixel disposed below and aligned with the first light-transmitting portion 2321. Each of the second sub-pixels 2302 may be described as a sub-pixel disposed below and aligned with the second light-transmitting portion 2322.

[0437] The first light-transmitting portion 2321 may include a first portion 2390-1 of an opaque member 2390 disposed above a first side (e.g., corresponding to the top side of the display panel 160) and a second side (e.g., corresponding to the bottom side of the display panel 160) of each of the first sub-pixels 2301. Light emitted from each of the first sub-pixels 2301 may be biased toward a third and fourth side of each of the first sub-pixels 2301, other than the first and second sides of each of the first sub-pixels 2301, through the first portion 2390-1 of the opaque member 2390 in the first light-transmitting portion 2321.

[0438] The second light-transmitting portion 2322 may include a second portion 2390-2 of an opaque member 2390 disposed above the third side (e.g., corresponding to the left side of the display panel 160) and the fourth side (e.g., corresponding to the right side of the display panel 160) of each of the second sub-pixels 2302. Light emitted from each of the second sub-pixels 2302 may be biased toward the first and second sides of each of the second sub-pixels 2302, other than the third and fourth sides of each of the second sub-pixels 2302, through the second portion 2390-2 of the opaque member 2390 in the second light-transmitting portion 2322. (See also...) Figure 24a and Figure 24b The first light-transmitting portion 2321 and the second light-transmitting portion 2322 are described in more detail.

[0439] Figure 24a It shows along Figure 23 Cross-sectional view of line A-A' cut and along Figure 23 A cross-sectional view of the line B-B' cut.

[0440] Figure 24b It shows along Figure 23 Cross-sectional view of line C-C' cut and along Figure 23 A cross-sectional view of the line D-D' cut.

[0441] refer to Figure 24a and Figure 24bThe display panel 160 may include a first layer 2401 and a second layer 2402. The first layer 2401 may include subpixels including first subpixels 2301 and second subpixels 2302, and a PDL 2441 defining the periphery of each of the subpixels. The second layer 2402 may be disposed above the first layer 2401. The second layer 2402 may include a light-transmitting portion defined by an opaque member 2390. The display panel 160 may include one or more layers disposed between the first layer 2401 and the second layer 2402. For example, one or more layers may include a third layer 2403 disposed between the first layer 2401 and the second layer 2402, which includes a filter portion 2431 aligned with the subpixels and an opaque member 2432 defining the periphery of the filter portion 2431. The filter portion 2431 may be configured to allow colors corresponding to light emitted from the subpixels to pass through. The opaque member 2432 may be configured to block or reduce light. For example, one or more layers may include a fourth layer 2404 disposed between the second layer 2402 and the third layer 2403. The fourth layer 2404 may be included in the display panel 160 to define or compensate for the thickness of the display panel 160. The fourth layer 2404 may include an opaque member 2450 for reducing light transmission from sub-pixels through light-transmitting portions disposed above adjacent sub-pixels. The opaque member 2450 may define the path of light emitted from the sub-pixels.

[0442] refer to Figure 24a The first layer 2401 may include sub-pixels 2400, which are sub-pixels within the first sub-pixels 2301. The second layer 2402 may include a first light-transmitting portion 2321 aligned with the sub-pixels 2400. The third layer 2403 may include a filter portion 2431 aligned with the sub-pixels 2400 and an opaque member 2432 surrounding the filter portion 2431. The fourth layer 2404 may include an opaque member 2450 and a light-transmitting portion 2451 (or optical path portion 2451) defined by the opaque member 2450. The light-transmitting portion 2451 may be aligned with the sub-pixels 2400.

[0443] As shown in the cross-sectional view of AA', the first light-transmitting portion 2321 may include a first portion 2390-1 of an opaque member 2390 biased toward a first side (e.g., corresponding to the top side of display panel 160) and a second side (e.g., corresponding to the bottom side of display panel 160) of sub-pixel 2400. Because the first light-transmitting portion 2321 includes the first portion 2390-1 of the opaque member 2390, light emitted from sub-pixel 2400 can be biased toward a third and fourth side (e.g., corresponding to the left and right sides of display panel 160) of sub-pixel 2400, in addition to the first and second sides, as indicated by indicators 2491 and 2492.

[0444] refer to Figure 24b The first layer 2401 may include a sub-pixel 2450, which is a sub-pixel within the second sub-pixel 2302. The second layer 2402 may include a second light-transmitting portion 2322 aligned with the sub-pixel 2450. The third layer 2403 may include a filter portion 2431 aligned with the sub-pixel 2450 and an opaque member 2432 surrounding the filter portion 2431. The fourth layer 2404 may include the opaque member 2450 and a light-transmitting portion 2451 (or optical path portion 2451) defined by the opaque member 2450. The light-transmitting portion 2451 may be aligned with the sub-pixel 2450.

[0445] As shown in the cross-sectional view of DD', the second light-transmitting portion 2322 may include a second portion 2390-2 of an opaque member 2390 biased toward the third side (e.g., corresponding to the left side of display panel 160) and the fourth side (e.g., corresponding to the right side of display panel 160) of sub-pixel 2450. Because the second light-transmitting portion 2322 includes the second portion 2390-2 of the opaque member 2390, light emitted from sub-pixel 2450 can be biased toward the first and second sides of sub-pixel 2450 (e.g., corresponding to the top and bottom sides of display panel 160) other than the third and fourth sides of sub-pixel 2450, as indicated by indicators 2493 and 2494.

[0446] refer to Figure 23 , Figure 24a and Figure 24b The first light-transmitting portion, the second light-transmitting portion, the first sub-pixel, and the second sub-pixel described herein can be arranged differently in the display panel 160. (Reference) Figure 25 Describe this arrangement.

[0447] Figure 25 The twenty-sixth, twenty-seventh, twenty-eighth, and twenty-ninth example configurations of the display panel are shown.

[0448] refer to Figure 25According to the twenty-sixth example configuration 2500, four sub-pixels in the first sub-pixel 2301 of the display panel 160 may be included in each of groups 2503, and four sub-pixels in the second sub-pixel 2302 of the display panel 160 may be included in each of groups 2504. The first sub-pixel group 2501 may include group 2503, and the second sub-pixel group 2502 may include group 2504. Each sub-pixel group in the first sub-pixel group 2501 may be included in group 2503 arranged in direction 2599 (or vertical direction 2599). Each sub-pixel group in the second sub-pixel group 2502 may be included in group 2504 arranged in direction 2599. The first sub-pixel group 2501 and the second sub-pixel group 2502 may alternate with each other in direction 2598 (or horizontal direction 2598).

[0449] According to the twenty-seventh example configuration 2530, four sub-pixels in the first sub-pixel 2301 of the display panel 160 can be included in each of groups 2503, and four sub-pixels in the second sub-pixel 2302 of the display panel 160 can be included in each of groups 2504. The first sub-pixel group 2531 can include group 2503, and the second sub-pixel group 2532 can include group 2504. Each sub-pixel group in the first sub-pixel group 2531 can include group 2503 arranged in direction 2598. Each sub-pixel group in the second sub-pixel group 2532 can include group 2504 arranged in direction 2598. The first sub-pixel group 2531 and the second sub-pixel group 2532 can alternate with each other in direction 2599.

[0450] According to the twenty-eighth example configuration 2560, the four sub-pixels of the first sub-pixel 2301 in the display panel 160 can be included in each group 2503, and the four sub-pixels of the second sub-pixel 2302 in the display panel 160 can be included in each group 2504. Groups 2503 and 2504 can alternate with each other. For example, the first portion of group 2503 and the first portion of group 2504 can alternate in direction 2598, and the second portion of group 2503 and the second portion of group 2504 can alternate in direction 2599.

[0451] The number of first sub-pixels 2301 and the number of second sub-pixels 2302 in the display panel 160 according to the twenty-ninth example configuration 2590 can be different from each other. As a non-limiting example, such as Figure 25As shown, the number of first sub-pixels 2301 in the display panel 160 according to the twenty-ninth example configuration 2590 can be greater than the number of second sub-pixels 2302 in the display panel 160 according to the twenty-ninth example configuration 2590. Although not in Figure 25 As shown, however, the number of first sub-pixels 2301 in the display panel 160 according to the twenty-ninth example configuration 2590 may be less than the number of second sub-pixels 2302 in the display panel 160 according to the twenty-ninth example configuration 2590.

[0452] Figure 25 At least a portion of the arrangement shown may be incorporated into the display panel 160. For example, the display panel 160 may include a first display area according to the twenty-sixth example configuration 2500, a second display area according to the twenty-seventh example configuration 2530, a third display area according to the twenty-eighth example configuration 2560, and / or a fourth display area according to the twenty-ninth example configuration 2590.

[0453] Figure 25 A display panel 160 is shown that includes both a first sub-pixel 2301 and a second sub-pixel 2302, but this is merely exemplary. The display panel 160 may include either the first sub-pixel 2301 or the second sub-pixel 2302. The display panel 160 including the first sub-pixel 2301 may further include a sub-pixel that provides a wider viewing angle than the first sub-pixel 2301. Similarly, the display panel 160 including the second sub-pixel 2302 may further include a sub-pixel that provides a wider viewing angle than the second sub-pixel 2302.

[0454] One or more of the above example configurations can be combined. For example, display panel 160 may include a first display area of ​​an example configuration in the application example configuration of display panel 160, and a second display area of ​​another example configuration in the application example configuration of display panel 160.

[0455] The electronic device 100 may be a foldable electronic device. The foldable electronic device 100 may include a housing comprising a first housing portion and a second housing portion rotatably coupled to the first housing portion. The display panel 160 of the foldable electronic device 100 may be flexible. When the first housing portion and the second housing portion are folded, the flexible display panel 160 may include a bendable portion. The flexible display panel 160 may include a first display area corresponding to the first housing portion and a second display area extending from the first display area corresponding to the second housing portion. The angle between the first display area and the second display area may vary depending on the state of the foldable electronic device 100. The state of the electronic device 100 may include a folded state, a half-folded state (or a partially folded state), and an unfolded state.

[0456] Because the angle changes depending on the state of the foldable electronic device 100, the privacy display mode provided through the first display area can be different from the privacy display mode provided through the second display area. To provide different privacy display modes through the first and second display areas, the flexible display panel 160 may have a first structure according to an example configuration described above regarding the first display area, and may have a second structure according to another example configuration described above regarding the second display area. (See reference...) Figure 26 Describe an example configuration for the first structure and another example configuration for the second structure.

[0457] Figure 26 A method is shown that provides a privacy display mode that reduces the visibility of the display panel 160 from a first side and / or a second side through a first display area, and a privacy display mode that reduces the visibility of the display panel 160 from a third side and / or a fourth side through a second display area.

[0458] refer to Figure 26 The foldable electronic device 100 may include a housing 2600, which includes a first housing portion 2601 and a second housing portion 2602 rotatably coupled to the first housing portion 2601. The foldable electronic device 100 may be in an unfolded state in which the first housing portion 2601 and the second housing portion 2602 are (fully) unfolded, a folded state in which the first housing portion 2601 and the second housing portion 2602 are (fully) folded, or a partially folded state 2650 between the unfolded and folded states. The partially folded state 2650 may be described as a half-folded state 2650.

[0459] The display panel 160 may include a first display area 2611 corresponding to the first housing portion 2601 and a second display area 2612 corresponding to the second housing portion 2602 and connected to the first display area 2611. The angle between the first display area 2611 and the second display area 2612 may vary depending on the state of the electronic device 100.

[0460] As a non-limiting example, at least one processor 210 of the electronic device 100 may send a command to the display driver integrated circuit 221 to provide a privacy display mode based on recognizing a partial folding state 2650 of the electronic device 100, the posture of the first housing portion 2601 relative to the ground and / or the posture of the second housing portion 2602 relative to the ground, or based on user input. This privacy display mode reduces visibility from the top and bottom sides of the first display area 2611 and reduces visibility from the left and right sides of the second display area 2612. Based on this command, the display driver integrated circuit 221 can control the display panel 160 to access a portion of the sub-pixels included in the first display area 2611 (e.g., ...). Figure 21a The first sub-pixel group 2101 and the second sub-pixel group 2102, or Figure 23 The first sub-pixel 2301 emits light and from a portion of the sub-pixels included in the second display area 2612 (e.g., Figure 21a The third sub-pixel group 2103 and the fourth sub-pixel group 2104, or Figure 23 The second sub-pixel 2302 emits light to provide a privacy display mode.

[0461] As a non-limiting example, the first display area 2611 of the display panel 160 may include a third display area 2613 serving as an indicator area. The display driver integrated circuit 221 can provide a privacy display mode by further controlling a portion of the sub-pixels included in the third display area 2613 (e.g., Figure 21a The first sub-pixel group 2101 emits light to further reduce visibility from the top side of the third display area 2613.

[0462] The aforementioned display 220 may include in Figure 27 In electronic device 2701.

[0463] Figure 27 This is a block diagram illustrating an electronic device 2701 in a network environment 2700 according to various embodiments. (See reference...) Figure 27In network environment 2700, electronic device 2701 can communicate with electronic device 2702 via a first network 2798 (e.g., a short-range wireless communication network), or with at least one of electronic device 2704 or server 2708 via a second network 2799 (e.g., a long-range wireless communication network). According to an embodiment, electronic device 2701 can communicate with electronic device 2704 via server 2708. According to an embodiment, electronic device 2701 may include a processor 2720, a memory 2730, an input module 2750, a sound output module 2755, a display module 2760, an audio module 2770, a sensor module 2776, an interface 2777, a connection terminal 2778, a haptic module 2779, a camera module 2780, a power management module 2788, a battery 2789, a communication module 2790, a subscriber identification module (SIM) 2796, or an antenna module 2797. In some embodiments, at least one of the components (e.g., connection terminal 2778) may be omitted from electronic device 2701, or one or more other components may be added to electronic device 2701. In some embodiments, some of the components (e.g., sensor module 2776, camera module 2780, or antenna module 2797) may be implemented as a single component (e.g., display module 2760).

[0464] Processor 2720 can execute, for example, software (e.g., program 2740) to control at least one other component (e.g., hardware or software component) coupled to processor 2720 of electronic device 2701, and can perform various data processing or calculations. According to embodiments, as at least part of data processing or calculation, processor 2720 can store commands or data received from another component (e.g., sensor module 2776 or communication module 2790) in volatile memory 2732, process the commands or data stored in volatile memory 2732, and store the resulting data in non-volatile memory 2734. According to embodiments, processor 2720 may include a main processor 2721 (e.g., central processing unit (CPU) or application processor (AP)) or an auxiliary processor 2723 (e.g., graphics processing unit (GPU), neural processing unit (NPU), image signal processor (ISP), sensor central processor, or communication processor (CP)) that can operate independently of or in conjunction with main processor 2721. For example, when electronic device 2701 includes a main processor 2721 and an auxiliary processor 2723, the auxiliary processor 2723 may be adapted to consume less power than the main processor 2721, or adapted to a specific function. The auxiliary processor 2723 may be implemented separately from the main processor 2721, or implemented as part of the main processor 2721.

[0465] When the main processor 2721 is inactive (e.g., in sleep mode), the auxiliary processor 2723 (rather than the main processor 2721) may control at least some of the functions or states associated with at least one component of the electronic device 2701 (e.g., display module 2760, sensor module 2776, or communication module 2790), or when the main processor 2721 is active (e.g., executing an application), the auxiliary processor 2723 may work with the main processor 2721 to control at least some of the functions or states associated with at least one component of the electronic device 2701 (e.g., display module 2760, sensor module 2776, or communication module 2790). According to embodiments, the auxiliary processor 2723 (e.g., an image signal processor or a communication processor) may be implemented as part of another component (e.g., camera module 2780 or communication module 2790) functionally associated with the auxiliary processor 2723. According to embodiments, the auxiliary processor 2723 (e.g., a neural processing unit) may include hardware structures designated for processing artificial intelligence models. Artificial intelligence models can be generated through machine learning. This learning can be performed, for example, by an electronic device 2701 in which artificial intelligence is performed, or via a separate server (e.g., server 2708). The learning algorithm can include, but is not limited to, supervised learning, unsupervised learning, semi-supervised learning, or reinforcement learning. The artificial intelligence model can include multiple layers of artificial neural networks. The artificial neural network can be a deep neural network (DNN), a convolutional neural network (CNN), a recurrent neural network (RNN), a restricted Boltzmann machine (RBM), a deep belief network (DBN), a bidirectional recurrent deep neural network (BRDNN), a deep Q-network, or a combination of two or more of these, but is not limited thereto. Additionally or alternatively, the artificial intelligence model can include software structures in addition to hardware structures.

[0466] Memory 2730 may store various data used by at least one component of electronic device 2701 (e.g., processor 2720 or sensor module 2776). The various data may include, for example, software (e.g., program 2740) and input or output data for commands associated therewith. Memory 2730 may include volatile memory 2732 or non-volatile memory 2734.

[0467] Program 2740 may be stored as software in memory 2730 and may include, for example, an operating system (OS) 2742, middleware 2744, or application 2746.

[0468] Input module 2750 can receive commands or data from outside electronic device 2701 (e.g., a user) that will be used by another component of electronic device 2701 (e.g., processor 2720). Input module 2750 may include, for example, a microphone, mouse, keyboard, keys (e.g., buttons), or digital pen (e.g., stylus).

[0469] The audio output module 2755 can output audio signals to the outside of the electronic device 2701. The audio output module 2755 may include, for example, a speaker or a receiver. The speaker can be used for general purposes, such as playing multimedia or playing records. The receiver can be used to receive incoming calls. According to an embodiment, the receiver can be implemented separately from the speaker or as part of the speaker.

[0470] Display module 2760 can visually provide information to the outside of electronic device 2701 (e.g., to a user). Display module 2760 may include, for example, a display, a holographic device, or a projector, and control circuitry for controlling a corresponding one of the display, holographic device, and projector. According to an embodiment, display module 2760 may include a touch sensor adapted to detect touch or a pressure sensor adapted to measure the intensity of the force caused by touch.

[0471] Audio module 2770 can convert sound into electrical signals and vice versa. According to an embodiment, audio module 2770 can obtain sound via input module 2750, or output sound via sound output module 2755 or headphones of an external electronic device (e.g., electronic device 2702) directly (e.g., wired) coupled to electronic device 2701 or wirelessly coupled to electronic device 2701.

[0472] Sensor module 2776 can detect the operating state of electronic device 2701 (e.g., power or temperature) or the environmental state outside electronic device 2701 (e.g., user state), and then generate an electrical signal or data value corresponding to the detected state. According to embodiments, sensor module 2776 may include, for example, a gesture sensor, gyroscope sensor, atmospheric pressure sensor, magnetic sensor, accelerometer, grip sensor, proximity sensor, color sensor, infrared (IR) sensor, biometric sensor, temperature sensor, humidity sensor, or illuminance sensor.

[0473] Interface 2777 may support one or more specific protocols for enabling electronic device 2701 to be directly (e.g., wired) or wirelessly coupled to external electronic device (e.g., electronic device 2702). According to embodiments, interface 2777 may include, for example, a High Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI), a Universal Serial Bus (USB) interface, a Secure Digital Card (SD) interface, or an audio interface.

[0474] Connection terminal 2778 may include a connector, through which electronic device 2701 may be physically connected to an external electronic device (e.g., electronic device 2702). According to embodiments, connection terminal 2778 may include, for example, an HDMI connector, a USB connector, an SD card connector, or an audio connector (e.g., a headphone connector).

[0475] The haptic module 2779 can convert electrical signals into mechanical stimulation (e.g., vibration or motion) or electrical stimulation that can be recognized by a user through his touch or kinesthesia. According to an embodiment, the haptic module 2779 may include, for example, a motor, a piezoelectric element, or an electrical stimulator.

[0476] Camera module 2780 can capture still images or moving images. According to an embodiment, camera module 2780 may include one or more lenses, an image sensor, an image signal processor, or a flash.

[0477] The power management module 2788 manages the power supply to the electronic device 2701. According to an embodiment, the power management module 2788 may be implemented as at least part of, for example, a power management integrated circuit (PMIC).

[0478] Battery 2789 can supply power to at least one component of electronic device 2701. According to an embodiment, battery 2789 may include, for example, a non-rechargeable primary battery, a rechargeable accumulator, or a fuel cell.

[0479] Communication module 2790 can support the establishment of a direct (e.g., wired) or wireless communication channel between electronic device 2701 and external electronic devices (e.g., electronic device 2702, electronic device 2704, or server 2708), and perform communication via the established communication channel. Communication module 2790 may include one or more communication processors that can operate independently of processor 2720 (e.g., application processor (AP)) and support direct (e.g., wired) or wireless communication. According to embodiments, communication module 2790 may include wireless communication module 2792 (e.g., cellular communication module, short-range wireless communication module, or Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) communication module) or wired communication module 2794 (e.g., local area network (LAN) communication module or power line communication (PLC) module). One of these communication modules can communicate with an external electronic device via a first network 2798 (e.g., a short-range communication network such as Bluetooth™, Wi-Fi Direct, or Infrared Data Communication (IrDA)) or a second network 2799 (e.g., a long-range communication network such as a traditional cellular network, 5G network, next-generation communication network, Internet, or computer network (e.g., LAN or WAN)). These different types of communication modules can be implemented as a single component (e.g., a single chip) or as multiple components that are separate from each other (e.g., multiple chips). The wireless communication module 2792 can use subscriber information (e.g., International Mobile Subscriber Identity (IMSI)) stored in the subscriber identification module 2796 to identify and verify the electronic device 2701 in the communication network (such as the first network 2798 or the second network 2799).

[0480] Wireless communication module 2792 can support 5G networks and next-generation communication technologies beyond 4G networks, such as new radio (NR) access technologies. NR access technologies can support enhanced mobile broadband (eMBB), massive machine-type communication (mMTC), or ultra-reliable and low-latency communication (URLLC). Wireless communication module 2792 can support high-frequency bands (e.g., millimeter-wave bands) to achieve, for example, high data transmission rates. Wireless communication module 2792 can support various technologies used to ensure performance in high-frequency bands, such as, for example, beamforming, massive MIMO, full-dimensional MIMO (FD-MIMO), array antennas, analog beamforming, or massive antennas. Wireless communication module 2792 can support various requirements specified in electronic device 2701, external electronic device (e.g., electronic device 2704), or network system (e.g., second network 2799). According to an embodiment, the wireless communication module 2792 may support peak data rates (e.g., 20 Gbps or higher) for implementing eMBB, loss coverage (e.g., 2764 dB or lower) for implementing mMTC, or U-plane latency (e.g., 0.5 ms or less for each of the downlink (DL) and uplink (UL), or 27 ms or less for round trip) for implementing URLLC.

[0481] Antenna module 2797 can transmit or receive signals or power to or from the exterior of electronic device 2701 (e.g., external electronic device). According to an embodiment, antenna module 2797 may include an antenna comprising a radiating element made of conductive material or conductive patterns formed in or on a substrate (e.g., a printed circuit board (PCB)). According to an embodiment, antenna module 2797 may include multiple antennas (e.g., an array antenna). In this case, at least one antenna suitable for a communication scheme used in a communication network (such as a first network 2798 or a second network 2799) can be selected from the multiple antennas, for example by communication module 2790 (e.g., wireless communication module 2792). Signals or power can then be transmitted or received between communication module 2790 and external electronic device via the selected at least one antenna. According to an embodiment, another component besides the radiating element (e.g., a radio frequency integrated circuit (RFIC)) may be additionally formed as part of antenna module 2797.

[0482] According to various embodiments, antenna module 2797 can form a millimeter-wave antenna module. According to embodiments, the millimeter-wave antenna module may include: a printed circuit board; an RFIC disposed on or adjacent to a first surface (e.g., bottom surface) of the printed circuit board and capable of supporting a specified high-frequency band (e.g., millimeter-wave band); and a plurality of antennas (e.g., array antennas) disposed on or adjacent to a second surface (e.g., top or side surface) of the printed circuit board and capable of transmitting or receiving signals in the specified high-frequency band.

[0483] At least some of the aforementioned components may be coupled to each other and communicate signals (e.g., commands or data) between them via a peripheral communication scheme (e.g., bus, general purpose input and output (GPIO), serial peripheral interface (SPI), or mobile industrial processor interface (MIPI)).

[0484] According to an embodiment, commands or data can be sent or received between electronic device 2701 and external electronic device 2704 via server 2708 coupled to a second network 2799. Each of electronic devices 2702 or 2704 can be a device of the same or different type as electronic device 2701. According to an embodiment, all or some operations to be performed at electronic device 2701 can be performed at one or more of external electronic devices 2702, 2704, or 2708. For example, if electronic device 2701 is required to perform a function or service automatically or in response to a request from a user or another device, instead of performing the function or service, or in addition to performing the function or service, electronic device 2701 may request one or more external electronic devices to perform at least a portion of the function or service. Upon receiving the request, one or more external electronic devices may perform at least a portion of the requested function or service, or perform additional functions or services related to the request, and transmit the result of the performance to electronic device 2701. Electronic device 2701 may provide the result as at least a part of the response to the request, with or without further processing. For this purpose, cloud computing, distributed computing, mobile edge computing (MEC), or client-server computing technologies can be used, for example. Electronic device 2701 can use, for example, distributed computing or mobile edge computing to provide ultra-low latency services. In another embodiment, external electronic device 2704 may include an Internet of Things (IoT) device. Server 2708 may be an intelligent server using machine learning and / or neural networks. According to embodiments, external electronic device 2704 or server 2708 may be included in a second network 2799. Electronic device 2701 can be applied to intelligent services based on 5G communication technology or IoT-related technologies (e.g., smart homes, smart cities, smart cars, or healthcare).

[0485] Figure 28 This is a block diagram 2800 illustrating a display module 2760 according to various embodiments. Reference Figure 28 The display module 2760 may include a display 2810 and a display driver integrated circuit (DDI) 2830 for controlling the display 2810. The DDI 2830 may include an interface module 2831, a memory 2833 (e.g., a buffer memory), an image processing module 2835, or a mapping module 2837. The DDI 2830 may receive image information containing image data or image control signals corresponding to commands controlling the image data from another component of the electronic device 2701 via the interface module 2831. For example, according to an embodiment, the image information may be received from a processor 2720 (e.g., a main processor 2721 (e.g., an application processor)) or an auxiliary processor 2723 (e.g., a graphics processing unit) operating independently of the functions of the main processor 2721. The DDI 2830 may communicate with a touch circuit 2850 or a sensor module 2776, for example, via the interface module 2831. The DDI 2830 may also store at least a portion of the received image information in the memory 2833, for example, frame-by-frame. Image processing module 2835 can perform preprocessing or postprocessing (e.g., adjustment of resolution, brightness, or size) on at least a portion of the image data. According to embodiments, preprocessing or postprocessing can be performed, for example, based at least in part on one or more characteristics of the image data or one or more characteristics of the display 2810. Mapping module 2837 can generate voltage or current values ​​corresponding to the image data preprocessed or postprocessed by image processing module 2835. According to embodiments, voltage or current values ​​can be generated, for example, based at least in part on one or more attributes of pixels (e.g., the array of pixels (such as RGB stripes or pentile structures), or the size of each subpixel). For example, at least some pixels of display 2810 can be driven at least in part based on voltage or current values, such that visual information (e.g., text, images, or icons) corresponding to the image data can be displayed via display 2810.

[0486] According to an embodiment, the display module 2760 may further include a touch circuit 2850. The touch circuit 2850 may include a touch sensor 2851 and a touch sensor IC 2853 for controlling the touch sensor 2851. The touch sensor IC 2853 may control the touch sensor 2851 to sense touch input or hover input relative to a specific location on the display 2810. To achieve this, for example, the touch sensor 2851 may detect (e.g., measure) a change in a signal (e.g., voltage, light intensity, resistance, or the amount of one or more charges) corresponding to a specific location on the display 2810. The touch circuit 2850 may provide the processor 2720 with input information (e.g., position, area, pressure, or time) indicating the touch input or hover input detected via the touch sensor 2851. According to an embodiment, at least a portion of the touch circuit 2850 (e.g., the touch sensor IC 2853) may be formed as part of the display 2810 or DDI 2830, or as part of another component (e.g., an auxiliary processor 2723) disposed outside the display module 2760.

[0487] According to an embodiment, the display module 2760 may further include at least one sensor (e.g., a fingerprint sensor, iris sensor, pressure sensor, or illuminance sensor) or control circuitry for the at least one sensor of the sensor module 2776. In this case, the at least one sensor or the control circuitry for the at least one sensor may be embedded in a portion of a component of the display module 2760 (e.g., display 2810, DDI 2830, or touch circuitry 2850). For example, when the sensor module 2776 embedded in the display module 2760 includes a biometric sensor (e.g., a fingerprint sensor), the biometric sensor may obtain biometric information (e.g., a fingerprint image) corresponding to touch input received via a portion of the display 2810. As another example, when the sensor module 2776 embedded in the display module 2760 includes a pressure sensor, the pressure sensor may obtain pressure information corresponding to touch input received via a portion or the entire area of ​​the display 2810. According to an embodiment, the touch sensor 2851 or the sensor module 2776 may be arranged between pixels in the pixel layer of the display 2810, or arranged above or below the pixel layer.

[0488] The technical problems to be addressed in this document are not limited to those described above, and other technical problems not mentioned herein will be clearly understood by those skilled in the art to which this disclosure pertains, based on the following description.

[0489] As described above, an electronic device (e.g., electronic device 100) may include a display (e.g., display 220), which includes a first pixel group and a second pixel group. When viewed from outside the display, the first pixel group (e.g., sub-pixel group 421) may be viewable from a first viewing angle, and the second pixel group (e.g., sub-pixel group 411) may be viewable from a second viewing angle wider than the first viewing angle. When viewed in a direction substantially perpendicular to the display, the center of a pixel group in the first pixel group (e.g., one of centers 455) surrounded by a plurality of pixel groups in the second pixel group may substantially coincide with the center of a virtual polygon connecting the centers of the plurality of pixel groups in the second pixel group (e.g., the center corresponding to center 454).

[0490] Virtual polygons can be virtual quadrilaterals with a rhombus (diamond) shape.

[0491] The center of a pixel group within a first pixel group can be defined by the center of another virtual polygon that connects the centers of the first plurality of sub-pixels included in the pixel group.

[0492] Another virtual polygon can be a virtual quadrilateral with a rhombus (diamond) shape.

[0493] The first plurality of sub-pixels may include a first sub-pixel configured to emit light of a first color, a second sub-pixel configured to emit light of a second color different from the first color, a third sub-pixel configured to emit light of a third color different from the first and second colors, and a fourth sub-pixel configured to emit light of the third color.

[0494] The first color can be blue, the second color can be red, and the third color can be green.

[0495] Each of the centers of the multiple pixel groups in the second pixel group can be defined by the center of another virtual polygon that connects the centers of the second plurality of sub-pixels included in each of the multiple pixel groups.

[0496] The second plurality of sub-pixels may include a fifth sub-pixel configured to emit light of a fourth color, a sixth sub-pixel configured to emit light of a fifth color different from the fourth color, a seventh sub-pixel configured to emit light of a sixth color different from both the fourth and fifth colors, and an eighth sub-pixel configured to emit light of a sixth color.

[0497] The fourth color can be blue, the fifth color can be red, and the sixth color can be green.

[0498] When viewed in a direction substantially perpendicular to the display, the center of a pixel group in a second pixel group, which is surrounded by multiple pixel groups in the first pixel group, can substantially coincide with the center of another virtual polygon that connects the centers of multiple pixel groups in the first pixel group.

[0499] The display may include a plurality of scan lines electrically connected to a first pixel group and a second pixel group. At least a portion of a first plurality of sub-pixels and at least a portion of a second plurality of sub-pixels may be electrically connected to a first scan line among the plurality of scan lines, and at least another portion of the first plurality of sub-pixels and at least another portion of the second plurality of sub-pixels may be electrically connected to a second scan line among the plurality of scan lines.

[0500] The second scan line can be set after the first scan line among multiple scan lines.

[0501] Each of the first plurality of sub-pixels and the second plurality of sub-pixels may include four sub-pixels, and three sub-pixels of the first plurality of sub-pixels and one sub-pixel of the second plurality of sub-pixels may be electrically connected to a first scan line (e.g., scan line 491), and the remaining one sub-pixel of the first plurality of sub-pixels and the remaining three sub-pixels of the second plurality of sub-pixels may be electrically connected to a second scan line (e.g., scan line 492).

[0502] The first sub-pixel, the second sub-pixel, the third sub-pixel, and the fifth sub-pixel can be electrically connected to the first scan line, and the fourth sub-pixel, the sixth sub-pixel, the seventh sub-pixel, and the eighth sub-pixel can be electrically connected to the second scan line.

[0503] Each of the first plurality of sub-pixels and the second plurality of sub-pixels may include four sub-pixels, and two sub-pixels of the first plurality of sub-pixels and two sub-pixels of the second plurality of sub-pixels may be electrically connected to a first scan line (e.g., scan line 991), and the remaining two sub-pixels of the first plurality of sub-pixels and the remaining two sub-pixels of the second plurality of sub-pixels may be electrically connected to a second scan line (e.g., scan line 992).

[0504] The first sub-pixel, the third sub-pixel, the fifth sub-pixel, and the seventh sub-pixel can be electrically connected to the first scan line, and the second sub-pixel, the fourth sub-pixel, the sixth sub-pixel, and the eighth sub-pixel can be electrically connected to the second scan line.

[0505] Since light emitted from the first plurality of sub-pixels included in each of the first pixel groups is at least partially blocked by a first opaque member positioned above (or on) a first pixel delimiting layer (PDL) formed between the first plurality of sub-pixels, each of the first pixel groups is visible from outside the display based on a first viewing angle.

[0506] Since no opaque member is provided on the second PDL formed between the second plurality of sub-pixels included in each of the second pixel groups, or the light emitted from the second plurality of sub-pixels is at least partially blocked by a second opaque member positioned above the second PDL and having a width narrower than the first opaque member, each of the second pixel groups can be viewed from outside the display based on a second viewing angle.

[0507] As described above, a display (e.g., display 220) may include gate driver circuitry (e.g., gate driver circuitry 222) and a display panel (e.g., display panel 160). The display panel may include a first layer comprising a black matrix (BM) defining a first light-transmitting portion and a second light-transmitting portion. The first and second light-transmitting portions may alternate with each other. Each of the second light-transmitting portions may include a third light-transmitting portion smaller than the first light-transmitting portion. The display panel may include a second layer disposed below the first layer, the second layer including light-emitting diodes (LEDs). LEDs may include groups of first LEDs and groups of second LEDs, the groups of first LEDs respectively disposed below the first light-transmitting portions. Each group of LEDs in the second group may include LEDs respectively disposed below the third light-transmitting portion included in each of the second light-transmitting portions. Sub-pixels of LEDs included in each group of second LEDs may include: a first sub-pixel electrically connected to the gate driver circuitry via a scan line; and a second sub-pixel electrically connected to the gate driver circuitry via another scan line positioned parallel to the scan line electrically connected to the first sub-pixel.

[0508] The sub-pixels of the LEDs included in each of the groups of first LEDs may include: a third sub-pixel electrically connected to the gate driver circuit via a scan line; and a fourth sub-pixel electrically connected to the gate driver circuit via another scan line positioned parallel to the scan line electrically connected to the third sub-pixel.

[0509] A scan line electrically connected to the first sub-pixel can be electrically connected to the fourth sub-pixel. A scan line electrically connected to the third sub-pixel can be electrically connected to the second sub-pixel.

[0510] The number of sub-pixels of each LED in the group comprising the first LED can be 4. The number of sub-pixels of each LED in the group comprising the second LED can be 4. The number of second sub-pixels can be 3. The number of fourth sub-pixels can be 3.

[0511] The display may include source driver circuitry (e.g., source driver circuitry 223) and display driver integrated circuit (DDIC) (e.g., display driver integrated circuit 221) configured to provide a privacy display mode by disabling light emission from LEDs included in each group of LEDs in the first LED group. Disabling light emission from LEDs included in each group of LEDs in the first LED group can be performed based on controlling the source driver circuitry to provide a data voltage corresponding to black to the fourth sub-pixel before the gate driver circuitry performs a scan via scan lines electrically connected to the first and fourth sub-pixels, and controlling the source driver circuitry to provide a data voltage to the third sub-pixel before the gate driver circuitry performs a scan via scan lines electrically connected to the second and third sub-pixels.

[0512] The display may include emission driver circuitry (e.g., emission driver circuitry 224) and display driver integrated circuit (DDIC) (e.g., display driver integrated circuit 221) configured to provide a privacy display mode by disabling light emission from LEDs included in each group of LEDs in the first LED group. Disabling light emission from LEDs included in each group of LEDs in the first LED group can be performed based on controlling the emission driver circuitry to bypass providing an emission signal to the fourth sub-pixel after a scan is performed by controlling the gate driver circuitry via scan lines electrically connected to the first and fourth sub-pixels, and controlling the emission driver circuitry to bypass providing an emission signal to the third sub-pixel after a scan is performed by controlling the gate driver circuitry via scan lines electrically connected to the second and third sub-pixels.

[0513] The first sub-pixel may include an LED configured to emit light of a first color. The second sub-pixel may include an LED configured to emit light of a second color, an LED configured to emit light of a second color, and an LED configured to emit light of a third color. The third sub-pixel may include an LED configured to emit light of the first color. The fourth sub-pixel may include an LED configured to emit light of a second color, an LED configured to emit light of a second color, and an LED configured to emit light of a third color.

[0514] The first sub-pixel may include an LED configured to emit light of a second color. The second sub-pixel may include an LED configured to emit light of a first color, an LED configured to emit light of a second color, and an LED configured to emit light of a third color. The third sub-pixel may include an LED configured to emit light of a second color. The fourth sub-pixel may include an LED configured to emit light of a first color, an LED configured to emit light of a second color, and an LED configured to emit light of a third color.

[0515] The center of one of the first light-transmitting portions can substantially correspond to the center of a polygon defined by connecting the centers of some of the second light-transmitting portions surrounding one of the first light-transmitting portions.

[0516] The center of one of the second light-transmitting portions can substantially correspond to the center of a polygon defined by connecting the centers of some of the first light-transmitting portions surrounding one of the second light-transmitting portions.

[0517] Polygons can include rhombuses or squares.

[0518] The center of a group of LEDs in the first group of LEDs can substantially correspond to the center of a polygon defined by connecting the centers of some groups of LEDs in the second group of LEDs surrounding a group of LEDs in the first group of LEDs.

[0519] The center of a group of LEDs in the first group of LEDs can substantially correspond to the center of a polygon defined by connecting the centers of the LEDs included in the group of LEDs in the first group of LEDs.

[0520] The center of one group of LEDs in the second group of LEDs can substantially correspond to the center of a polygon defined by connecting the centers of some groups of LEDs in the first group of LEDs surrounding one group of LEDs in the second group of LEDs.

[0521] Polygons can include rhombuses or squares.

[0522] Light transmitted through the first light-transmitting portion from the LEDs included in the first group of LEDs can have a first viewing angle. Light transmitted through the third light-transmitting portion from the LEDs included in the second group of LEDs can have a second viewing angle that is narrower than the first viewing angle.

[0523] As described above, an electronic device (e.g., electronic device 100) may include a gate driver circuit (e.g., gate driver circuit 222) and a display panel (e.g., display panel 160). The display panel may include a first layer comprising a black matrix (BM) defining a first light-transmitting portion and a second light-transmitting portion. The first and second light-transmitting portions may alternate with each other. Each of the second light-transmitting portions may include a third light-transmitting portion smaller than the first light-transmitting portion. The display panel may include a second layer disposed below the first layer, the second layer including light-emitting diodes (LEDs). LEDs may include groups of first LEDs and groups of second LEDs, the groups of first LEDs respectively disposed below the first light-transmitting portions, and each group of LEDs in the groups of second LEDs may include LEDs respectively disposed below the third light-transmitting portions included in the second light-transmitting portions. Sub-pixels of LEDs included in each group of second LEDs may include: a first sub-pixel electrically connected to the gate driver circuit via a scan line; and a second sub-pixel electrically connected to the gate driver circuit via another scan line positioned parallel to the scan line electrically connected to the first sub-pixel.

[0524] The sub-pixels of the LEDs included in each of the groups of first LEDs may include: a third sub-pixel electrically connected to the gate driver circuit via a scan line; and a fourth sub-pixel electrically connected to the gate driver circuit via another scan line positioned parallel to the scan line electrically connected to the third sub-pixel.

[0525] A scan line electrically connected to the first sub-pixel can be electrically connected to the fourth sub-pixel. A scan line electrically connected to the third sub-pixel can be electrically connected to the second sub-pixel.

[0526] The number of sub-pixels of each LED in the group comprising the first LED can be 4. The number of sub-pixels of each LED in the group comprising the second LED can be 4. The number of second sub-pixels can be 3. The number of fourth sub-pixels can be 3.

[0527] As described above, an electronic device (e.g., electronic device 100) may include a display (e.g., display 220) configured to provide a first display mode viewable from a first viewing angle and a second display mode viewable from a second viewing angle narrower than the first viewing angle. The display may include: a pixel layer (e.g., layer 601) comprising a first pixel group and a second pixel group, the first pixel group including a first sub-pixel configured to emit light of a specified color, and the second pixel group including a second sub-pixel configured to emit light of a specified color; and a light-blocking layer (e.g., another layer 602) defining a first light-transmitting portion and a second light-transmitting portion, the first light-transmitting portion disposed above the first sub-pixel and having a first width corresponding to the first viewing angle, and the second light-transmitting portion disposed above the second sub-pixel and having a second width corresponding to the second viewing angle, the second width being smaller than the first width.

[0528] As a first example, the first pixel group can be connected to the Nth data line and the (N+1)th data line (e.g., Figure 10b The Nth data line 1093 and the (N+1)th data line 1094 are connected to the source driver circuit 222, and the second pixel group may not be connected to the Nth data line and the (N+1)th data line, and the first pixel group may not be connected to the (N+2)th data line (e.g., Figure 10b The (N+2) data line 1096 is connected to the source driver circuit 222, and the second pixel group can be connected to the (N+2) data line.

[0529] As a second example, the first pixel group can be connected to the Nth scan line (e.g., Figure 10c (scan line 1092) and the second pixel group may not be connected to the Nth scan line, and the first pixel group may not be connected to the N+1th scan line (e.g., Figure 10c The scan line 1091) and the second pixel group can be connected to the N+1 scan line.

[0530] As a third example, such as Figure 10d As shown, subpixels included in the first pixel group and subpixels included in the second pixel group can be alternately connected to scan lines.

[0531] As described above, an electronic device (e.g., electronic device 100) may include a display (e.g., display 220) configured to provide a first display mode viewable from a first viewing angle and a second display mode viewable from at least one of a second viewing angle narrower than the first viewing angle or a third viewing angle narrower than the second viewing angle. The display may include: a pixel layer (e.g., Figure 17The first layer 1701 includes a first pixel group (e.g., a first sub-pixel group 1601), a second pixel group (e.g., a second sub-pixel group 1602), and a third pixel group (e.g., a third sub-pixel group 1603). The first pixel group includes a first sub-pixel configured to emit light of a specified color, the second pixel group includes a second sub-pixel configured to emit light of a specified color, and the third pixel group includes a third sub-pixel configured to emit light of a specified color. The second layer 1702 defines a first light-transmitting portion (e.g., a first light-transmitting portion 1621), a second light-transmitting portion (e.g., a second light-transmitting portion 1622), and a third light-transmitting portion (e.g., a third light-transmitting portion 1623). The first light-transmitting portion is disposed above the first sub-pixel and has a first width corresponding to a first viewing angle. The second light-transmitting portion is disposed above the second sub-pixel and has a second width corresponding to a second viewing angle and narrower than the first width. The third light-transmitting portion is disposed above the third sub-pixel and has a third width corresponding to a third viewing angle and narrower than the second width.

[0532] As an example, the second display mode can be viewable from at least one of a second viewpoint, a third viewpoint, and a fourth viewpoint narrower than the third viewpoint. The pixel layer may include a fourth pixel group (e.g., a fourth subpixel group 1604), which includes fourth subpixels configured to emit light of a specified color. A light-blocking layer may define a fourth light-transmitting portion (e.g., a fourth light-transmitting portion 1624), disposed above the fourth subpixels, having a fourth width corresponding to the fourth viewpoint and narrower than the third width.

[0533] As described above, an electronic device (e.g., electronic device 100) may include a display (e.g., display 220) configured to provide a first display mode viewable from a first viewing angle and a second display mode viewable from a second viewing angle narrower than the first viewing angle. The display may include: a pixel layer (e.g., a first layer 2201) comprising a first pixel group, a second pixel group (e.g., a first sub-pixel group 2101 or a third sub-pixel group 2103), and a third pixel group (e.g., a second sub-pixel group 2102 or a fourth sub-pixel group 2104), the first pixel group comprising first sub-pixels configured to emit light of a specified color, the second pixel group comprising second sub-pixels configured to emit light of a specified color, and the third pixel group comprising third sub-pixels configured to emit light of a specified color; and a light-blocking layer (e.g., a second layer 2201). 02), which defines a first light-transmitting portion, a second light-transmitting portion (e.g., first light-transmitting portion 2121 or third light-transmitting portion 2123), and a third light-transmitting portion (e.g., second light-transmitting portion 2122 or fourth light-transmitting portion 2124). The first light-transmitting portion is disposed above a first sub-pixel and has a first width corresponding to a first viewing angle. The second light-transmitting portion is disposed above a second sub-pixel and has a second width corresponding to a second viewing angle and narrower than the first width. The third light-transmitting portion is disposed above a third sub-pixel and has a third width corresponding to a secon...

Claims

1. A display, comprising: Gate driver circuit; and The display panel includes: The first layer includes a black matrix BM defining a first light-transmitting portion and a second light-transmitting portion, wherein the first light-transmitting portion and the second light-transmitting portion alternate with each other, and wherein each of the second light-transmitting portions includes a third light-transmitting portion smaller than the first light-transmitting portion. The second layer, disposed below the first layer, includes light-emitting diodes (LEDs), wherein the LEDs include: The first LED group, the first LED group being respectively disposed below the first light-transmitting portion, and The second group of LEDs, wherein each group of LEDs in the second group of LEDs includes LEDs respectively disposed below the third light-transmitting portion included in each of the second light-transmitting portions. The sub-pixels of the LEDs included in each group of LEDs in the group comprising the second LED include: The first sub-pixel, which is electrically connected to the gate driver circuit via a scan line, and The second sub-pixel is electrically connected to the gate driver circuit via another scan line positioned alongside the scan line electrically connected to the first sub-pixel.

2. The display according to claim 1, wherein, The sub-pixels of the LEDs included in each group of the first LEDs include: The third sub-pixel is electrically connected to the gate driver circuit via a scan line, and The fourth sub-pixel is electrically connected to the gate driver circuit via another scan line positioned alongside the scan line electrically connected to the third sub-pixel.

3. The display according to claim 2, wherein, The scan line electrically connected to the first sub-pixel is further electrically connected to the fourth sub-pixel, and The scan line electrically connected to the third sub-pixel is further electrically connected to the second sub-pixel.

4. The display according to claim 3, wherein, The number of sub-pixels of each LED in the group comprising the first LED is 4. In this case, the number of sub-pixels of each LED group in the group that includes the second LED is 4. The second sub-pixel has a quantity of 3, and The number of the fourth sub-pixels is 3.

5. The display according to claim 3, further comprising: Source driver circuit, and The display driver integrated circuit DDIC is configured to provide a privacy display mode by disabling light emission from LEDs included in each group of LEDs in the first group of LEDs. The prohibition of light emission from LEDs included in each group of LEDs in the first group of LEDs is performed based on the following: Before controlling the gate driver circuit to perform scanning via scan lines electrically connected to the first sub-pixel and the fourth sub-pixel, the source driver circuit is controlled to provide a data voltage corresponding to black to the fourth sub-pixel. Before controlling the gate driver circuit to perform scanning via scan lines electrically connected to the second and third sub-pixels, the source driver circuit is controlled to provide the data voltage to the third sub-pixel.

6. The display according to claim 3, further comprising: Transmitter driver circuit, and The display driver integrated circuit DDIC is configured to provide a privacy display mode by disabling light emission from LEDs included in each group of LEDs in the first group of LEDs. The prohibition of light emission from LEDs included in each group of LEDs in the first group of LEDs is performed based on the following: After controlling the gate driver circuit to perform a scan via a scan line electrically connected to the first sub-pixel and the fourth sub-pixel, the emitter driver circuit is controlled to bypass providing an emitter signal to the fourth sub-pixel. After controlling the gate driver circuit to perform a scan via a scan line electrically connected to the second sub-pixel and the third sub-pixel, the emitter driver circuit is controlled to bypass and provide an emitter signal to the third sub-pixel.

7. The display according to claim 3, wherein, The first sub-pixel includes an LED configured to emit light of a first color. The second sub-pixel includes: LEDs configured to emit light of a second color An LED configured to emit light of the second color, and LEDs configured to emit a third color of light The third sub-pixel includes an LED configured to emit light of the first color, and The fourth sub-pixel includes: LEDs configured to emit light of the second color An LED configured to emit light of the second color, and An LED configured to emit light of the third color.

8. The display according to claim 3, wherein, The first sub-pixel includes an LED configured to emit light of a second color. The second sub-pixel includes: LEDs configured to emit light of the first color, An LED configured to emit light of the second color, and LEDs configured to emit a third color of light The third sub-pixel includes an LED configured to emit light of the second color, and The fourth sub-pixel includes: An LED configured to emit light of the first color An LED configured to emit light of the second color, and An LED configured to emit light of the third color.

9. The display according to claim 3, wherein, The center of one of the first light-transmitting portions substantially corresponds to the center of a polygon defined by connecting the centers of some of the second light-transmitting portions surrounding the first light-transmitting portion.

10. The display according to claim 9, wherein, The center of one of the second light-transmitting portions substantially corresponds to the center of a polygon defined by connecting the centers of some of the first light-transmitting portions surrounding the second light-transmitting portion.

11. The display according to claim 10, wherein, The polygon includes rhombuses or squares.

12. The display according to claim 3, wherein, The center of one group of LEDs in the first group of LEDs substantially corresponds to the center of a polygon defined by connecting the centers of some groups of LEDs in the second group of LEDs surrounding the group of one group of LEDs in the first group of LEDs.

13. The display according to claim 12, wherein, The center of the group of LEDs in the first group of LEDs substantially corresponds to the center of the polygon defined by connecting the centers of the LEDs included in the group of LEDs in the first group of LEDs.

14. The display according to claim 12, wherein, The center of one group of LEDs in the second group of LEDs substantially corresponds to the center of a polygon defined by connecting the centers of some groups of LEDs in the first group of LEDs surrounding the group of said one group of LEDs in the second group of LEDs.

15. An electronic device comprising: Gate driver circuit; and The display panel includes: The first layer includes a black matrix BM defining a first light-transmitting portion and a second light-transmitting portion, wherein the first light-transmitting portion and the second light-transmitting portion alternate with each other, and wherein each of the second light-transmitting portions includes a third light-transmitting portion smaller than the first light-transmitting portion. The second layer, disposed below the first layer, includes light-emitting diodes (LEDs), wherein the LEDs include: The first group of LEDs is respectively disposed below the first light-transmitting portion, and The second group of LEDs, wherein each group of LEDs in the second group of LEDs includes LEDs respectively disposed below the third light-transmitting portion included in each of the second light-transmitting portions. The sub-pixels of the LEDs included in each group of LEDs in the group comprising the second LED include: The first sub-pixel, which is electrically connected to the gate driver circuit via a scan line, and The second sub-pixel is electrically connected to the gate driver circuit via another scan line positioned alongside the scan line electrically connected to the first sub-pixel.

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