Display panel and display device

Abstract

This application relates to a display panel and display device, comprising: a plurality of shared units and a plurality of privacy protection units, wherein each shared unit and each privacy protection unit includes a first color sub-pixel, a second color sub-pixel, and a third color sub-pixel; wherein the plurality of shared units are arranged in a plurality of shared rows extending along a first direction, and the plurality of privacy protection units are arranged in a plurality of privacy protection rows extending along the first direction, wherein the shared rows and the privacy protection rows are alternately arranged in a second direction, and the first direction intersects the second direction. This application can achieve seamless switching between shared mode and privacy protection mode.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of display technology, and in particular to a display panel and display device. Background Technology

[0002] OLED (Organic Light Emitting Diode) display panels are one of the hottest topics in the field of display panel research today. OLED display panels have advantages such as low energy consumption, low cost, self-emissiveness, wide viewing angle and fast response speed.

[0003] However, there is a problem in the related technologies that makes it difficult to achieve a smooth switching between shared display mode (non-peeping display mode) and peeping display mode. Summary of the Invention

[0004] Therefore, it is necessary to provide a display panel and display device to address the problem of difficulty in achieving smooth switching between shared display mode (non-peeping display mode) and peeping display mode in related technologies.

[0005] According to a first aspect of this application, a display panel is provided, comprising:

[0006] Multiple shared units,

[0007] Multiple privacy protection units, wherein both the shared unit and the privacy protection unit include a first color sub-pixel, a second color sub-pixel, and a third color sub-pixel;

[0008] The shared units are arranged in multiple shared rows extending along a first direction, and the anti-peeping units are arranged in multiple anti-peeping rows extending along the first direction. The shared rows and the anti-peeping rows are alternately arranged in a second direction, and the first direction intersects with the second direction.

[0009] In some implementations, the sharing unit and the privacy unit are arranged alternately in a third direction and in a fourth direction, the third direction intersecting the fourth direction and intersecting both the first direction and the second direction;

[0010] Optionally, in some embodiments, the angle between the third direction and the first direction is 45 degrees;

[0011] Optionally, in some embodiments, the angle between the third direction and the second direction is 45 degrees, the first direction is perpendicular to the second direction, and the third direction is perpendicular to the fourth direction;

[0012] Optionally, in some embodiments, in the first direction, the shared unit in the shared row overlaps with the privacy unit in the privacy row adjacent to at least one side;

[0013] Optionally, in some embodiments, in the first direction, the sub-pixels in the shared unit overlap with the sub-pixels in the privacy unit that are at least one side adjacent.

[0014] In some implementations, the shared row and the privacy row are offset in the first direction;

[0015] Optionally, in some embodiments, the shared units in the shared row and the privacy units in the adjacent privacy rows are staggered in the first direction;

[0016] Optionally, in some embodiments, the plurality of shared units are arranged in a plurality of shared columns extending along the second direction, and the plurality of privacy units are arranged in a plurality of privacy columns extending along the second direction, wherein the shared columns and the privacy columns are staggered and alternately arranged in the second direction.

[0017] In some embodiments, in the shared column, the first color sub-pixels and the second color sub-pixels are arranged alternately, and the third color sub-pixels are arranged in the same column; and / or,

[0018] In the privacy column, the first color sub-pixels and the second color sub-pixels are arranged alternately, and the third color sub-pixels are arranged in the same column.

[0019] In some embodiments, the display panel includes a plurality of data signal lines extending along the second direction and a plurality of scan signal lines extending along the first direction, wherein the plurality of data signal lines include a plurality of first data signal lines, a plurality of second data signal lines and a plurality of third data signal lines;

[0020] Any of the shared units is a first shared unit, and the anti-peeping unit adjacent to the first shared unit in the third direction is also a first anti-peeping unit;

[0021] The first data signal line is electrically connected to the first color sub-pixel in the first sharing unit and the first color sub-pixel in the first privacy unit;

[0022] The second data signal line is electrically connected to the second color sub-pixel in the first shared unit and the second color sub-pixel in the first privacy unit;

[0023] The third data signal line is electrically connected to the third color sub-pixel in the first shared unit and the third color sub-pixel in the first privacy unit;

[0024] Optionally, in some embodiments, the display panel further includes a plurality of first control transistors, a plurality of second control transistors, a first control signal line, a second control signal line, and a plurality of pixel driving circuits, wherein the pixel driving circuits are configured to drive the corresponding sub-pixels to emit light; the plurality of scan signal lines include a plurality of first scan signal lines and a plurality of second scan signal lines;

[0025] The first control signal controls the electrical signal in the first scan signal line through the first control transistor. The first scan signal line is simultaneously electrically connected to the pixel driving circuits corresponding to the first color sub-pixel, the second color sub-pixel, and the third color sub-pixel in the shared unit.

[0026] The second control signal controls the electrical signal in the second scan signal line through the second control transistor. The second scan signal line is also electrically connected to the pixel driving circuits corresponding to the first color sub-pixel, the second color sub-pixel, and the third color sub-pixel in the privacy unit.

[0027] In some implementations, the shared row and the privacy row are aligned in the first direction;

[0028] Optionally, in some embodiments, the plurality of shared units and the plurality of privacy units are arranged in a plurality of first columns extending along the second direction; in the first columns, the shared units and the privacy units are alternately arranged in the second direction;

[0029] Optionally, in some embodiments, in the first column, the first color sub-pixels and the second color sub-pixels in the sharing unit and the privacy unit are arranged in the same column, and the third color sub-pixels in the sharing unit and the privacy unit are arranged in the same column;

[0030] Optionally, in some embodiments, at least a portion of at least one color sub-pixel in the shared unit extends into the adjacent privacy unit.

[0031] In some embodiments, the display panel includes a plurality of data signal lines extending along the second direction and a plurality of scan signal lines extending along the first direction, wherein the plurality of data signal lines include a plurality of first data signal lines, a plurality of second data signal lines and a plurality of third data signal lines;

[0032] Any of the shared units is a first shared unit, and a privacy unit adjacent to the first shared unit in the second direction is a first privacy unit;

[0033] The first data signal line is electrically connected to the first color sub-pixel in the first sharing unit and the first color sub-pixel in the first privacy unit;

[0034] The second data signal line is electrically connected to the second color sub-pixel in the first shared unit and the second color sub-pixel in the first privacy unit;

[0035] The third data signal line is electrically connected to the third color sub-pixel in the first shared unit and the third color sub-pixel in the first privacy unit;

[0036] Optionally, in some embodiments, the display panel further includes a plurality of first control transistors, a plurality of second control transistors, a plurality of first control signal lines, a plurality of second control signal lines, and a plurality of pixel driving circuits, wherein the pixel driving circuits are configured to drive the corresponding sub-pixels to emit light; the plurality of scan signal lines include a plurality of first scan signal lines and a plurality of second scan signal lines;

[0037] The first control signal controls the electrical signal in the first scan signal line through the first control transistor. The first scan signal line is simultaneously electrically connected to the pixel driving circuits corresponding to the first color sub-pixel, the second color sub-pixel, and the third color sub-pixel in the shared unit.

[0038] The second control signal controls the electrical signal in the second scan signal line through the second control transistor. The second scan signal line is also electrically connected to the pixel driving circuits corresponding to the first color sub-pixel, the second color sub-pixel, and the third color sub-pixel in the privacy unit.

[0039] In some embodiments, the first color sub-pixel in the shared unit is disposed adjacent to the first color sub-pixel in an adjacent privacy unit, the second color sub-pixel in the shared unit is disposed adjacent to the second color sub-pixel in an adjacent privacy unit, and the third color sub-pixel in the shared unit is disposed adjacent to the third color sub-pixel in an adjacent privacy unit.

[0040] Optionally, in some embodiments, the two anti-peeping rows that are adjacent to a shared row in the second direction and located on both sides of the shared row are respectively a first anti-peeping row and a second anti-peeping row; in a shared row, the first color sub-pixel in the shared unit is arranged adjacent to the first color sub-pixel in the adjacent first anti-peeping row, and the second color sub-pixel in the shared unit is arranged adjacent to the second color sub-pixel in the adjacent second anti-peeping row;

[0041] In one of the shared rows, the third color sub-pixels in the shared unit are all arranged adjacent to the third color sub-pixels in the adjacent first privacy row, or all are arranged adjacent to the third color sub-pixels in the adjacent second privacy row; or,

[0042] In one of the shared rows, some of the third color sub-pixels in the shared units are arranged adjacent to the third color sub-pixels in the adjacent first privacy row, and some of the third color sub-pixels in the shared units are arranged adjacent to the third color sub-pixels in the adjacent second privacy row; the shared units in which the third color sub-pixels are arranged adjacent to the third color sub-pixels in the adjacent first privacy row and the shared units in which the third color sub-pixels are arranged adjacent to the third color sub-pixels in the adjacent second privacy row are alternately arranged in the second direction.

[0043] In some embodiments, in the shared unit and the adjacent privacy unit, sub-pixels of different colors are spaced apart, the distance between two adjacent sub-pixels is a first distance, and the distance between two spaced sub-pixels is a second distance, wherein the first distance is less than the second distance;

[0044] Optionally, in some embodiments, at least one of the first color sub-pixel, the second color sub-pixel, and the third color sub-pixel in the privacy unit is circular;

[0045] Optionally, in some embodiments, the display panel includes a substrate, a display functional layer, and a light emission control layer; the display functional layer is located on one side of the substrate, and the light emission control layer is located on the side of the display functional layer away from the substrate; the display functional layer includes a plurality of light-emitting devices, each light-emitting device corresponding to a sub-pixel; the light emission control layer includes a light-shielding structure and a first opening surrounded by the light-shielding structure, wherein the orthographic projection of the light-shielding structure on the substrate does not overlap with the orthographic projection of the light-emitting device on the substrate; the distance from the orthographic projection of the light-emitting device corresponding to the sub-pixel in the shared unit to the orthographic projection of the light-shielding structure on the substrate is a first length; the distance from the orthographic projection of the light-emitting device corresponding to the sub-pixel in the privacy unit to the orthographic projection of the light-shielding structure on the substrate is a second length; the first length is greater than the second length.

[0046] Optionally, in some embodiments, in a direction perpendicular to the plane of the substrate, the light-emitting device includes a first electrode, a light-emitting material layer and a second electrode stacked sequentially, and at least one color sub-pixel in the shared unit and the light-emitting material layer of the same color sub-pixel in an adjacent privacy unit are an integral structure.

[0047] Optionally, in some embodiments, at least one color sub-pixel portion in the shared unit is arranged around the same color sub-pixel in an adjacent privacy unit;

[0048] Optionally, in some embodiments, the outline portion of at least one color sub-pixel in the shared unit is disposed around a dummy gap, and at least a portion of the same color sub-pixel in an adjacent privacy unit is located within the dummy gap;

[0049] Optionally, in some embodiments, at least one color sub-pixel in the shared unit has an L-shaped outline, the L-shaped portion being disposed around the dummy gap, and the same color sub-pixel in an adjacent privacy unit is circular and at least partially located within the dummy gap.

[0050] According to a second aspect of this application, a display device is provided, the display device including the display panel of any one of the above.

[0051] In this embodiment, multiple shared units are arranged in multiple shared rows extending along a first direction, and multiple privacy units are arranged in multiple privacy rows extending along the first direction. The shared rows and privacy rows are alternately arranged in a second direction, and the first and second directions intersect. When only multiple shared units are displayed and multiple privacy units are not displayed, the display panel is in shared mode; when multiple shared units are not displayed and only multiple privacy units are displayed, the display panel is in privacy mode; when both multiple shared units and multiple privacy units are displayed, the display panel is in shared mode. The display panel includes at least two of these three display modes. Firstly, the shared rows and privacy rows are alternately arranged in the second direction, and shared units and privacy units are provided. The privacy display mode and the shared display mode (non-privacy display mode) are switched by whether or not a shared unit or a privacy unit is displayed, which has the effect of fast switching speed and simple switching method. Secondly, the shared rows and privacy rows are alternately arranged in the second direction, and the shared rows and privacy rows are arranged adjacent to each other. After switching between the privacy display mode and the shared display mode, both the privacy display mode and the shared display mode can achieve good display effects, avoiding a decrease in display effect. Thirdly, the shared row and the privacy row are set up adjacent to each other. After switching between the privacy display mode and the shared display mode, there is little or no difference in the display between the two display modes. The display effect between the two display modes is consistent or basically consistent. For example, before and after switching between the two display modes, the same image in the two display modes does not undergo any displacement that can be observed by the human eye. Attached Figure Description

[0052] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments or exemplary embodiments of this application, the accompanying drawings used in the description of the embodiments or exemplary embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the accompanying drawings described below are only some embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0053] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of a first shared unit and a privacy unit in a display panel provided for some embodiments of this application.

[0054] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram showing the arrangement of a first shared unit and a privacy screen unit in a display panel according to some embodiments of this application.

[0055] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of a second shared unit and a privacy unit in a display panel provided for some embodiments of this application.

[0056] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram showing the arrangement of a second shared unit and a privacy screen unit in a display panel according to some embodiments of this application.

[0057] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the driving wiring for a first shared unit and a privacy unit in a display panel, provided for some embodiments of this application.

[0058] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the driving timing of a first shared unit and a privacy protection unit in a display panel, provided for some embodiments of this application.

[0059] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of a third shared unit and a privacy unit in a display panel provided for some embodiments of this application.

[0060] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram showing the arrangement of a third shared unit and a privacy screen unit in a display panel according to some embodiments of this application.

[0061] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of a fourth shared unit and a privacy unit in a display panel provided for some embodiments of this application.

[0062] Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram showing the arrangement of a fourth type of shared unit and a privacy screen unit in a display panel, as provided in some embodiments of this application.

[0063] Figure 11 This is a schematic diagram of the driving wiring for a third shared unit and a privacy unit in a display panel, provided for some embodiments of this application.

[0064] Figure 12 This is a schematic diagram of a first type of light cover corresponding to a first type of shared unit and a privacy unit in a display panel provided for some embodiments of this application.

[0065] Figure 13 This is a schematic diagram of a second type of photomask corresponding to a first type of shared unit and a privacy unit in a display panel, provided for some embodiments of this application.

[0066] Figure 14 This is a schematic diagram of a third type of photomask corresponding to a first type of shared unit and a privacy unit in a display panel, provided for some embodiments of this application.

[0067] Figure 15 This is a first modified schematic diagram of a first shared unit and a privacy unit in a display panel provided for some embodiments of this application.

[0068] Figure 16 This is a second modified schematic diagram of a first shared unit and a privacy unit in a display panel provided for some embodiments of this application.

[0069] Figure 17This is a third modified schematic diagram of a first shared unit and a privacy unit in a display panel provided for some embodiments of this application.

[0070] Figure 18 This is a fourth modified schematic diagram of a first shared unit and a privacy unit in a display panel provided for some embodiments of this application.

[0071] Figure 19 This is a schematic diagram of a first cross-sectional structure of a display panel provided in some embodiments of this application.

[0072] Figure 20 This is a schematic diagram of a display device provided for some embodiments of this application.

[0073] Reference numerals: Display device 200; Display panel 100; Sharing unit 10; Anti-spy unit 20; First color sub-pixel r1; Second color sub-pixel g1; Third color sub-pixel b1; Sharing row F1; Anti-spy row F2; Sharing column L1; Anti-spy column L2; First column L3; First sharing row F11; First anti-spy row F21; Second anti-spy row F22; First sharing unit 101; First anti-spy unit 201; First mask 1001; First opening rk1; Second mask 1002; Second opening gk1; Third mask 1003; Third opening bk1; Sharing mode FT1; Anti-spy mode FT2; First dashed circle Q1;

[0074] First direction X1; Second direction Y1; Third direction X2; Fourth direction Y2; First data signal line D1; Second data signal line D2; Third data signal line D3; First control transistor T1; Second control transistor T2; First control signal line K1; Second control signal line K2; First scan signal line S1; Second scan signal line S2; First length C1; Second length C2; Substrate 11; Display function layer 12; Light emission control layer 14; Light-emitting device 12f; Light-shielding structure 141; First opening 142; First light-shielding structure 14a; Second light-shielding structure 14b; Encapsulation layer 13; First inorganic encapsulation layer 131; First organic encapsulation layer 132; Second inorganic encapsulation layer 133; First electrode 121; Light-emitting material layer 122; Second electrode 123. Detailed Implementation

[0075] To make the above-mentioned objectives, features, and advantages of this application more apparent and understandable, the specific embodiments of this application are described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Many specific details are set forth in the following description to provide a thorough understanding of this application. However, this application can be implemented in many other ways different from those described herein, and those skilled in the art can make similar modifications without departing from the spirit of this application. Therefore, this application is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed below.

[0076] In the description of this application, it should be understood that if terms such as "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", "circumferential" appear, these terms indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing this application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this application.

[0077] Furthermore, where the terms "first" and "second" appear, these terms are for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined with "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of that feature. In the description of this application, where the term "multiple" appears, "multiple" means at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0078] In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "joining," and "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components, unless otherwise expressly limited. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application based on the specific circumstances.

[0079] In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the use of descriptions such as "above" or "below" the second feature indicates that the first and second features are in direct contact or indirect contact via an intermediate medium. Furthermore, "above," "on top of," and "over" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. Similarly, "below," "below," and "under" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0080] It should be noted that if an element is referred to as being "fixed to" or "set on" another element, it can be directly on the other element or there may be an intervening element. If an element is considered to be "connected to" another element, it can be directly connected to the other element or there may be an intervening element. If so, the terms "vertical," "horizontal," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," and similar expressions used in this application are for illustrative purposes only and do not represent the only possible implementation.

[0081] Currently, display devices are gradually developing towards wider viewing angles. However, at the same time, people are also paying more attention to personal privacy and, in some cases, desire display devices with narrower viewing angles, i.e., privacy protection. Therefore, multi-viewing angle variable or switching viewing angle technologies have emerged on the market. Structurally, to achieve viewing angle control, traditional subpixels are divided, dividing a subpixel into wide-viewing-angle subpixels and narrow-viewing-angle subpixels. This method of dividing a single-color subpixel into two or more subpixels of the same color is also called a superpixel.

[0082] The related technologies suffer from difficulties in achieving a smooth switching between shared display mode (non-privacy display mode) and privacy display mode. In shared display mode (non-privacy display mode), the display panel has a wide viewing angle, allowing onlookers to see a good image even from a wide viewing angle / side view. In privacy display mode, the display panel has a narrow viewing angle, preventing onlookers from seeing a good image even from a wide viewing angle / side view. Firstly, the related technologies are difficult or inflexible in switching between privacy display mode and shared display mode (non-privacy display mode), requiring the installation or removal of a privacy film on the display panel. Secondly, after switching between privacy display mode and shared display mode (non-privacy display mode), at least one of the modes fails to achieve a good display effect, or its display quality deteriorates. Thirdly, when switching between privacy display mode and shared display mode, there is a significant difference in image display between the two modes; for example, the display effects are inconsistent, and the human eye can perceive image displacement between the two modes. The related technologies suffer from at least one of the above-mentioned problems.

[0083] In order to solve the problem of difficulty in achieving smooth switching between shared display mode (non-peeping display mode) and peeping display mode in related technologies (problems in at least one of the above aspects), this application provides a display panel and display device.

[0084] In some embodiments of this application, a display panel and display device with variable viewing angle are provided; in some embodiments of this application, a superpixel design / arrangement is provided; in some embodiments of this application, a display panel and display device with superpixels are provided.

[0085] Please see Figures 1 to 19 , Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of a first shared unit and a privacy unit in a display panel provided for some embodiments of this application. Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram showing the arrangement of a first shared unit and a privacy screen unit in a display panel according to some embodiments of this application. Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of a second shared unit and a privacy unit in a display panel provided for some embodiments of this application. Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram showing the arrangement of a second shared unit and a privacy screen unit in a display panel according to some embodiments of this application. Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the driving wiring for a first shared unit and a privacy unit in a display panel, provided for some embodiments of this application. Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the driving timing of a first shared unit and a privacy protection unit in a display panel, provided for some embodiments of this application.

[0086] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of a third shared unit and a privacy unit in a display panel provided for some embodiments of this application. Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram showing the arrangement of a third shared unit and a privacy screen unit in a display panel according to some embodiments of this application. Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of a fourth shared unit and a privacy unit in a display panel provided for some embodiments of this application. Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram showing the arrangement of a fourth type of shared unit and a privacy screen unit in a display panel, as provided in some embodiments of this application. Figure 11 This is a schematic diagram of the driving wiring for a third shared unit and a privacy unit in a display panel, provided for some embodiments of this application.

[0087] Figure 12 This is a schematic diagram of a first type of light cover corresponding to a first type of shared unit and a privacy unit in a display panel provided for some embodiments of this application. Figure 13 This is a schematic diagram of a second type of photomask corresponding to a first type of shared unit and a privacy unit in a display panel, provided for some embodiments of this application. Figure 14 This is a schematic diagram of a third type of photomask corresponding to a first type of shared unit and a privacy unit in a display panel, provided for some embodiments of this application.

[0088] Figure 15This is a first modified schematic diagram of a first shared unit and a privacy unit in a display panel provided for some embodiments of this application. Figure 16 This is a second modified schematic diagram of a first shared unit and a privacy unit in a display panel provided for some embodiments of this application. Figure 17 This is a third modified schematic diagram of a first shared unit and a privacy unit in a display panel provided for some embodiments of this application. Figure 18 This is a fourth modified schematic diagram of a first shared unit and a privacy unit in a display panel provided for some embodiments of this application.

[0089] Figure 19 This is a schematic diagram of a first cross-sectional structure of a display panel provided in some embodiments of this application.

[0090] Firstly, please refer to Figures 1 to 18 This application provides a display panel 100, which includes a plurality of shared units 10 and a plurality of privacy units 20. Both the shared units 10 and the privacy units 20 include a first color sub-pixel r1, a second color sub-pixel g1, and a third color sub-pixel b1. The shared units 10 are arranged in a plurality of shared rows F1 extending along a first direction X1, and the privacy units 20 are arranged in a plurality of privacy rows F2 extending along the first direction X1. The shared rows F1 and privacy rows F2 are alternately arranged in a second direction Y1, where the first direction X1 intersects the second direction Y1.

[0091] For example, the first color sub-pixel r1 can be any one of the red, green, and blue sub-pixels; the second color sub-pixel g1 can be any one of the red, green, and blue sub-pixels; and the third color sub-pixel b1 can be any one of the red, green, and blue sub-pixels. The colors of the first color sub-pixel r1, the second color sub-pixel g1, and the third color sub-pixel b1 are different, but not limited to these.

[0092] For example, the first color sub-pixel r1, the second color sub-pixel g1, and the third color sub-pixel b1 have different colors, and the display panel 100 is in real RGB display mode (no sub-pixels are shared between different pixels).

[0093] For example, in some implementations, the sharing unit 10 may be a shared pixel, and the privacy unit 20 may be a privacy pixel. In other implementations, the sharing unit 10 may not be a shared pixel, and the privacy unit 20 may not be a privacy pixel. For instance, some sub-pixels in the sharing unit 10 may form a shared pixel with some sub-pixels in adjacent sharing units 10.

[0094] In this embodiment, multiple shared units 10 are arranged in multiple shared rows F1 extending along a first direction X1, and multiple privacy units 20 are arranged in multiple privacy rows F2 extending along the first direction X1. The shared rows F1 and privacy rows F2 are alternately arranged in a second direction Y1, and the first direction X1 intersects the second direction Y1. When only multiple shared units 10 are displayed and multiple privacy units 20 are not displayed, the display panel is in shared mode; when multiple shared units 10 are not displayed and only multiple privacy units 20 are displayed, the display panel is in privacy mode; when both multiple shared units 10 and multiple privacy units 20 are displayed, the display panel is in shared mode; the display panel includes at least two of these three display modes. In a first aspect, the shared rows F1 and privacy rows F2 are alternately arranged in the second direction Y1, and shared units 10 and privacy units 20 are provided. The privacy display mode and the shared display mode (non-privacy display mode) are switched by whether or not the shared units 10 or the privacy units 20 are displayed, which has the effect of fast switching speed and simple switching method. Secondly, the shared row F1 and the privacy row F2 are alternately set in the second direction Y1, and are adjacent to each other. After switching between the privacy display mode and the shared display mode, both modes achieve good display effects, avoiding a decrease in display quality. Thirdly, with the shared row F1 and the privacy row F2 adjacent to each other, after switching between the privacy display mode and the shared display mode, there is little or no difference in display between the two modes, and the display effects are consistent or basically consistent. For example, before and after switching between the two display modes, the same image in both modes does not undergo any displacement that can be observed by the human eye.

[0095] In some implementations, please refer to Figures 1 to 18 The shared unit 10 and the privacy unit 20 are arranged alternately in the third direction X2 and in the fourth direction Y2. The third direction X2 intersects with the fourth direction Y2, and the third direction X2 intersects with both the first direction X1 and the second direction Y1.

[0096] For example, shared row F1 and privacy row F2 are alternately arranged in the second direction Y1, shared unit 10 and privacy unit 20 are alternately arranged in the third direction X2, and shared unit 10 and privacy unit 20 are alternately arranged in the fourth direction Y2, so that shared unit 10 and privacy unit 20 are evenly distributed, and both the sharing mode and privacy mode have good and uniform display effects. At the same time, the relatively independent arrangement of shared unit 10 and privacy unit 20 makes it easy to distinguish the area in the display panel 100 where shared unit 10 is set and the area where privacy unit 20 is set, which makes it easy to set up the driving structure such as the scanning signal line, data signal line, and pixel driving circuit of shared unit 10 and privacy unit 20, and can simplify the layout space.

[0097] Optionally, in some embodiments, the angle between the third direction X2 and the first direction X1 is 45 degrees.

[0098] Optionally, in some embodiments, the angle between the third direction X2 and the second direction Y1 is 45 degrees, the first direction X1 is perpendicular to the second direction Y1, and the third direction X2 is perpendicular to the fourth direction Y2.

[0099] For example, the first direction X1 is perpendicular to the second direction Y1, the third direction X2 is perpendicular to the fourth direction Y2, and the angle between the third direction X2 and the first direction X1 is 45 degrees. To illustrate, the first direction X1 can be a direction with an azimuth of 0 degrees (row direction), the second direction Y1 can be a direction with an azimuth of 90 degrees (column direction), the third direction X2 can be a direction with an azimuth of 45 degrees, and the fourth direction Y2 can be a direction with an azimuth of 135 degrees. This ensures that the shared units 10 and the privacy units 20 are evenly distributed across all azimuth angles, resulting in good image quality for the display panel in both privacy display mode and shared display mode.

[0100] Optionally, in some embodiments, in the first direction X1, the shared unit 10 in the shared row F1 overlaps with the privacy unit 20 in the privacy row F2 that is at least one side adjacent.

[0101] For example, in the first direction X1, the shared unit 10 in the shared row F1 overlaps with the privacy unit 20 in the privacy row F2 that is adjacent to it on at least one side. For instance, the shared unit 10 in the shared row F1 and the privacy unit 20 in the privacy row F2 that is adjacent to it on at least one side are interlocked. This improves the tightness of the arrangement of the shared row F1 and the privacy row F2.

[0102] Optionally, in some embodiments, in the first direction X1, the sub-pixels in the shared unit 10 overlap with the sub-pixels in the privacy unit 20 adjacent to at least one side (e.g., Figure 10 (As shown at the first dashed circle Q1). This can improve the density and uniformity of the distribution of the shared unit 10 and the privacy unit 20. The effects include that after switching between the privacy display mode and the shared display mode, there is little or no difference in display between the two display modes, and the display effect between the two display modes is consistent or basically consistent. For example, before and after switching between the two display modes, the same image in the two display modes does not undergo any displacement that can be observed by the human eye.

[0103] For example, in the first direction X1, sub-pixels in the shared unit 10 overlap with sub-pixels in the privacy unit 20 adjacent to at least one side. For instance, at least some sub-pixels in the shared unit 10 interlock with at least some sub-pixels in the privacy unit 20 adjacent to at least one side. This can improve the density and uniformity of the distribution of sub-pixels in the shared unit 10 and the privacy unit 20. The effects include minimal or no display difference between the two display modes after switching between the privacy display mode and the shared display mode, and consistent or substantially consistent display effects between the two display modes. For example, before and after switching between the two display modes, the same image in both display modes does not undergo any displacement observable to the human eye.

[0104] In some implementations, such as Figures 1 to 4 As shown, the shared row F1 and the privacy row F2 are offset in the first direction X1. This can improve the density and uniformity of the sub-pixel distribution in the shared unit 10 and the privacy unit 20.

[0105] Alternatively, in some implementations, such as Figures 1 to 4 As shown, the shared unit 10 in the shared row F1 and the anti-peeping unit 20 in the adjacent anti-peeping row F2 are staggered in the first direction X1.

[0106] For example, such as Figures 1 to 4 As shown, the shared unit 10 or the privacy unit 20 are staggered in a unit. In the first direction X1, a portion of the shared unit 10 is located between two adjacent privacy units 20, and a portion of the privacy unit 20 is located between two adjacent shared units 10.

[0107] Alternatively, in some implementations, such as Figures 1 to 4 As shown, multiple shared units 10 are arranged into multiple shared columns L1 extending along the second direction Y1, and multiple anti-peeping units 20 are arranged into multiple anti-peeping columns L2 extending along the second direction Y1. The shared columns L1 and the anti-peeping columns L2 are staggered and alternately arranged in the second direction Y1.

[0108] For example, such as Figures 1 to 4 As shown, in the second direction Y1, the units are staggered, with one shared unit 10 or one privacy unit 20 as a unit. In the second direction Y1, a portion of the shared unit 10 is located between two adjacent privacy units 20, and a portion of the privacy unit 20 is located between two adjacent shared units 10. This can improve the density and uniformity of the sub-pixel distribution in the shared unit 10 and the privacy unit 20.

[0109] In some implementations, such as Figures 1 to 4As shown, in the shared column L1, the first color sub-pixel r1 and the second color sub-pixel g1 are arranged alternately, and the third color sub-pixel b1 is arranged in the same column; and / or, in the privacy column L2, the first color sub-pixel r1 and the second color sub-pixel g1 are arranged alternately, and the third color sub-pixel b1 is arranged in the same column.

[0110] For example, such as Figures 1 to 4 As shown, in the shared column L1, the first color sub-pixels r1 and the second color sub-pixels g1 are arranged alternately, and the third color sub-pixels b1 are arranged in the same column; this can help with the layout of data signal lines, etc. For example, in a shared column L1, multiple first color sub-pixels r1 are driven by the same data signal line, multiple second color sub-pixels g1 are driven by the same data signal line, multiple third color sub-pixels b1 are driven by the same data signal line, and the first color sub-pixels r1, the second color sub-pixels g1, and the third color sub-pixels b1 are driven by different data signal lines, but not limited to this.

[0111] For example, such as Figures 1 to 4 As shown, in the privacy column L2, the first color sub-pixels r1 and the second color sub-pixels g1 are arranged alternately, and the third color sub-pixels b1 are arranged in the same column. This can help with the layout of data signal lines, etc. For example, in a privacy column L2, multiple first color sub-pixels r1 are driven by the same data signal line, multiple second color sub-pixels g1 are driven by the same data signal line, and multiple third color sub-pixels b1 are driven by the same data signal line. The first color sub-pixels r1, the second color sub-pixels g1, and the third color sub-pixels b1 are driven by different data signal lines, but are not limited to this.

[0112] For example, such as Figures 1 to 4 As shown, observing the overall arrangement of subpixels in shared column L1 and privacy column L2, in shared column L1 and an adjacent privacy column L2, the first color subpixel r1 and the second color subpixel g1 in privacy column L2 at least partially overlap with the first color subpixel r1 and the second color subpixel g1 in shared column L1 in the second direction Y1. This can be defined / understood as follows: in shared column L1 and an adjacent privacy column L2, the first color subpixel r1 and the second color subpixel g1 in privacy column L2 are arranged in the same column as the first color subpixel r1 and the second color subpixel g1 in shared column L1. This not only makes the arrangement of different color subpixels more regular, which is helpful for the arrangement of data signal lines, pixel driving circuits, scan signal lines, etc., but also helps to improve display quality.

[0113] For example, such as Figures 1 to 4As shown, observing the overall arrangement of subpixels in shared column L1 and privacy column L2, in shared column L1 and another adjacent privacy column L2, the third color subpixel b1 in privacy column L2 and the third color subpixel b1 in shared column L1 have at least partial overlap in the second direction Y1. This can be defined / understood as follows: in shared column L1 and another adjacent privacy column L2, the third color subpixel b1 in privacy column L2 and the third color subpixel b1 in shared column L1 are arranged in the same column. This not only makes the arrangement of different color subpixels more regular, which is helpful for the arrangement of data signal lines, pixel driving circuits, scan signal lines, etc., but also helps to improve display quality.

[0114] In some implementations, such as Figures 1 to 4 and combined Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, the display panel 100 includes multiple data signal lines extending along the second direction Y1 and multiple scan signal lines extending along the first direction X1. The multiple data signal lines include multiple first data signal lines D1, multiple second data signal lines D2, and multiple third data signal lines D3. Any shared unit 10 is a first shared unit 101, and a privacy unit 20 adjacent to the first shared unit 101 in the third direction X2 is a first privacy unit 201. The first data signal line D1 is electrically connected to the first color sub-pixel r1 in the first shared unit 101 and the first color sub-pixel r1 in the first privacy unit 201. The second data signal line D2 is electrically connected to the second color sub-pixel g1 in the first shared unit 101 and the second color sub-pixel g1 in the first privacy unit 201. The third data signal line D3 is electrically connected to the third color sub-pixel b1 in the first shared unit 101 and the third color sub-pixel b1 in the first privacy unit 201.

[0115] For example, the shared unit 10 and a privacy unit 20 adjacent to each other on the X2 side form a driving group (a display pixel). Within a driving group (display pixel), sub-pixels of the same color in the shared unit 10 and the privacy unit 20 are driven by the same data signal line, which can reduce the number of data signal lines.

[0116] For example, the electrical connection in this application refers to a direct connection, or to the conduction of current through a thin-film transistor / circuit, or to the control of whether current is conducted through a thin-film transistor / circuit, or to the control of whether current is conducted through a thin-film transistor / circuit.

[0117] Alternatively, in some implementations, such as Figures 1 to 4 and combined Figure 5 and Figure 6As shown, the display panel 100 also includes multiple first control transistors T1, multiple second control transistors T2, a first control signal line K1, a second control signal line K2, and multiple pixel driving circuits. The pixel driving circuits are configured to drive the corresponding sub-pixels to emit light. The multiple scan signal lines include multiple first scan signal lines S1 and multiple second scan signal lines S2. The first control signal controls the electrical signal in the first scan signal line S1 through the first control transistor T1. The first scan signal line S1 is also electrically connected to the pixel driving circuits corresponding to the first color sub-pixel r1, the second color sub-pixel g1, and the third color sub-pixel b1 in the shared unit 10. The second control signal controls the electrical signal in the second scan signal line S2 through the second control transistor T2. The second scan signal line S2 is also electrically connected to the pixel driving circuits corresponding to the first color sub-pixel r1, the second color sub-pixel g1, and the third color sub-pixel b1 in the privacy unit 20.

[0118] For example, the first control transistor T1 controls the electrical signal in the first scan signal line S1, thereby controlling whether multiple sub-pixels in the shared unit 10 are displayed. The second control transistor T2 controls the electrical signal in the second scan signal line S2, thereby controlling whether multiple sub-pixels in the privacy unit 20 are displayed. This can reduce the number of scan signal lines, reduce the number of gate drive circuits (scan drive circuits, GOA), and optimize the layout.

[0119] It should be noted that, in Figure 5 In the example, the first data signal line D1, the second data signal line D2, the third data signal line D3, the first scan signal line S1, and the second scan signal line S2 are all electrically connected to the pixel driving circuit corresponding to the sub-pixel. Figure 5 The pixel driving circuit is not shown separately, for example Figure 5 The graphic representation of the sub-pixel also illustrates its electrical connection to the pixel driving circuit.

[0120] For example, such as Figure 6 As shown, when only multiple shared units 10 are displayed and multiple privacy units 20 are not displayed, the display panel is in shared mode FT1; when multiple shared units 10 are not displayed and only multiple privacy units 20 are displayed, the display panel is in privacy mode FT2.

[0121] It should be noted that, for example, such as Figure 5 and Figure 6As shown, to enable flexible switching between the sharing mode and the privacy mode of the display panel 100, each row of drive groups (display pixels) corresponds to two scan signal lines (first scan signal line S1 and second scan signal line S2). The first control signal line K1 is electrically connected to the first scan signal line S1 corresponding to the sub-pixel in the sharing unit 10, and the second control signal line K2 is electrically connected to the second scan signal line S2 corresponding to the sub-pixel in the privacy unit 20. A first control transistor T1 is provided on all first scan signal lines S1 and electrically connected to the first control signal line K1; a second control transistor T2 is provided on all second scan signal lines S2 and electrically connected to the second control signal line K2. Figure 6 (Taking a P-type transistor as an example for illustration). The driving group column (display pixel column) includes multiple driving groups arranged along the first direction X1. Each driving group column corresponds to 3 data signal lines (first data signal line D1, second data signal line D2, and third data signal line D3), corresponding to 3 colors in sequence. Two sub-pixels of the same color in the shared unit 10 and the privacy unit 20 in the driving group are electrically connected to 1 data signal line. All data signal lines are connected to the output terminal of the driving IC (driving chip) in sequence. The first control signal line K1 and the second control signal line K2 can also be connected to the output terminal of the driving IC. Figure 6 Taking a P-type transistor as an example, the driving group row (display pixel row) includes multiple driving groups arranged along the first direction X1. When the shared mode is displayed, the signal of the first control signal line K1 corresponds to a low level signal, and the sub-pixels in the shared unit 10 of each driving group row are turned on, and the corresponding brightness is displayed according to the data signals of each column, thus forming the shared mode display. When the privacy mode is selected, the second control signal line K2 corresponds to a low level signal, and the sub-pixels in the privacy unit 20 of each driving group row are turned on, and the corresponding brightness is displayed according to the data signals of each column, thus forming the privacy mode display.

[0122] It should be noted that, in Figures 1 to 6 In the example, in some implementations, a set of shared units 10 and privacy units 20 (a drive group) are rectangular or rotated rectangles, with an aspect ratio of 2:1. Figure 1The rectangle has a length C1 to length C2 ratio of 2:1. The long side of the rectangle forms a 45° angle with the horizontal direction (first direction X1). Each display pixel (one driving group) contains 6 sub-pixels, divided into two groups of 3 Real RGB sub-pixels, occupying half the space of the rectangular pixel unit. One group of sub-pixels serves as a shared unit 10, used in the shared mode of the display panel 100, while the other group serves as a privacy unit 20, used in the privacy mode. This pixel unit (one driving group) is arranged in an array in the first direction X1 and the second direction Y1 to obtain the overall pixel arrangement of the screen. Benefit 1: The overall shared unit 10 and privacy unit 20 are staggered at 45° along dimension A (second length C2, the width of the rectangle), resulting in uniform row and column spacing between display units in both privacy and shared display modes, leading to good image quality and no obvious row or column dark lines. Benefit 2: The arrangement of multiple sub-pixels within the shared unit 10 and the privacy unit 20 is consistent or substantially consistent. This consistency in arrangement between units ensures that the display effects of the privacy display mode and the shared display mode are identical, with no significant difference, facilitating easy switching between the two display modes. Benefit 3: Both the shared unit 10 and the privacy unit 20 are Real RGB structures, resulting in excellent color reproduction. Furthermore, the units are arranged in an array to form an overall pixel arrangement, with each color sub-pixel uniformly aligned in the first direction X1 and the second direction Y1 without misalignment, leading to more continuous image quality and reduced jagged edges.

[0123] It should be noted that, observing the arrangement of subpixels in the shared column L1 and the privacy column L2 as a whole, in the shared unit 10 and the privacy unit 20, the first color subpixel r1 and the second color subpixel g1 are arranged in the same column; in the shared unit 10 and the privacy unit 20, the third color subpixel b1 is arranged in the same column. In both sets of subpixels (shared unit 10 and privacy unit 20), the two adjacent subpixels have the same color, and the two farthest subpixels have the same color. The shared unit and the privacy unit are arrayed in the third direction X2 and the fourth direction Y2.

[0124] It should be noted that in the overall subpixel arrangement, the overall privacy unit 20 and the shared unit 10 are staggered in the 45° direction according to size A (second length C2, width of the rectangle), so that in both privacy and shared display modes, the non-light-emitting areas between the rows and columns of the privacy unit 20 and the shared unit 10 are close to 1:1 (the areas of the non-light-emitting areas of the two are close to 1:1), so that both privacy display mode and shared display mode can obtain a uniform image quality display effect without row and column dark lines.

[0125] It should be noted that in the overall sub-pixel arrangement, the sub-pixels of the privacy unit 20 and the sub-pixels of the shared unit 10 are adjacent to each other and have the same color. The distance between the light-emitting areas of two adjacent sub-pixels of the same color in the privacy unit 20 and the shared unit 10 (the first distance described in the following embodiments) is smaller than the distance between the light-emitting areas of any sub-pixels of different colors (the second distance described in the following embodiments). This can help sub-pixels of the same color to share the opening of the metal mask and further increase the aperture ratio of each sub-pixel.

[0126] It should be noted that, considering the overall subpixel arrangement and focusing only on the privacy unit 20, the first color subpixel r1, the second color subpixel g1, and the third color subpixel b1 are uniformly aligned in the first direction X1 and the second direction Y1 without misalignment. This facilitates better image quality continuity and reduces jagged edges. For example... Figure 2 and Figure 4 For example, the third color sub-pixel b1 is uniformly aligned in the second direction Y1. There is some room for adjustment regarding alignment in the first direction X1. Since the human eye is not sensitive to the third color sub-pixel b1 (which is currently a blue sub-pixel), slight misalignment of the blue sub-pixel has little impact on image quality. Meanwhile, the blue sub-pixel has a larger aperture ratio, resulting in an aspect ratio of the mask opening corresponding to the blue sub-pixel generally much greater than 1:1. This can be combined with the overall stability of the metal mask, reducing mesh wrinkles, and reducing deformation to adjust the position of the blue sub-pixel. Similarly, when considering the overall sub-pixel arrangement and only viewing the shared unit 10, the sub-pixel arrangement is the same as or similar to that of the privacy unit 20, which will not be elaborated further. Therefore, the consistent sub-pixel arrangement within the shared unit 10 and the privacy unit 20, as well as the consistent arrangement between units, ensures consistent display effects between the privacy display mode and the shared display mode, resulting in better uniformity and no significant differences. This facilitates the human eye's adaptation when flexibly switching between the two display modes.

[0127] It should be noted that each pair of sub-pixels of the same color within a driving group is driven by one set (one) of pixel circuits. Depending on the timing, either the shared driving unit 10 or the display unit 20 is selected for display, allowing for flexible / repeated switching between privacy display and shared display modes without increasing the number of pixel driving circuits on the back panel. Within one driving group, six sub-pixels correspond to three sets of pixel driving circuits, and the space occupied by these three sets of pixel driving circuits is as follows: A is the second length C2.

[0128] In some implementations, such as Figures 7 to 10 As shown, the shared row F1 and the privacy row F2 are aligned in the first direction X1.

[0129] For example, such as Figures 7 to 10As shown, the shared row F1 and the privacy row F2 are aligned in the first direction X1; among the adjacent shared row F1 and privacy row F2, the shared unit 10 is aligned with the privacy unit 20 that is directly adjacent in the second direction Y1.

[0130] Alternatively, in some implementations, such as Figures 7 to 10 As shown, multiple shared units 10 and multiple privacy units 20 are arranged in multiple first columns L3 extending along the second direction Y1; in the first column L3, the shared units 10 and privacy units 20 are alternately arranged in the second direction Y1.

[0131] Alternatively, in some implementations, such as Figures 7 to 10 As shown, in the first column L3, the first color sub-pixel r1 and the second color sub-pixel g1 in the shared unit 10 and the privacy unit 20 are arranged in the same column, and the third color sub-pixel b1 in the shared unit 10 and the privacy unit 20 are arranged in the same column.

[0132] For example, in the first column L3, the first color sub-pixels r1 and g1 in the shared unit 10 and the privacy unit 20 are arranged in the same column, and the third color sub-pixels b1 in the shared unit 10 and the privacy unit 20 are also arranged in the same column. This can facilitate the layout of data signal lines, etc. For example, in the first column L3, multiple first color sub-pixels r1 are driven by the same data signal line, multiple second color sub-pixels g1 are driven by the same data signal line, multiple third color sub-pixels b1 are driven by the same data signal line, and the first color sub-pixels r1, second color sub-pixels g1, and third color sub-pixels b1 are driven by different data signal lines, but are not limited to this.

[0133] Alternatively, in some implementations, such as Figures 7 to 10 As shown, at least a portion of at least one color sub-pixel in the shared unit 10 extends into the adjacent privacy unit 20.

[0134] For example, at least a portion of at least one color sub-pixel in the shared unit 10 extends into the adjacent privacy unit 20, which can optimize the sub-pixel layout, such as increasing the area of ​​blue sub-pixels, and improving the display brightness of the display panel. At the same time, it can reduce the difference between the images displayed in the shared mode and the privacy mode, for example, reducing the displacement difference of the same image in the two modes.

[0135] In some implementations, such as Figures 7 to 10 and combined Figure 11As shown, the display panel 100 includes multiple data signal lines extending along the second direction Y1 and multiple scan signal lines extending along the first direction X1. The multiple data signal lines include multiple first data signal lines D1, multiple second data signal lines D2, and multiple third data signal lines D3. Any shared unit 10 is a first shared unit 101, and a privacy unit 20 adjacent to the first shared unit 101 in the second direction Y1 is a first privacy unit 201. The first data signal line D1 is electrically connected to the first color sub-pixel r1 in the first shared unit 101 and the first color sub-pixel r1 in the first privacy unit 201. The second data signal line D2 is electrically connected to the second color sub-pixel g1 in the first shared unit 101 and the second color sub-pixel g1 in the first privacy unit 201. The third data signal line D3 is electrically connected to the third color sub-pixel b1 in the first shared unit 101 and the third color sub-pixel b1 in the first privacy unit 201.

[0136] For example, the shared unit 10 and a privacy unit 20 adjacent to each other on one side of the second direction Y1 form a driving group (a display pixel). Within a driving group (display pixel), sub-pixels of the same color in the shared unit 10 and the privacy unit 20 are driven by the same data signal line, which can reduce the number of data signal lines.

[0137] Alternatively, in some implementations, such as Figures 7 to 10 and combined Figure 11 As shown, the display panel 100 also includes multiple first control transistors T1, multiple second control transistors T2, multiple first control signal lines K1, multiple second control signal lines K2, and multiple pixel driving circuits. The pixel driving circuits are configured to drive corresponding sub-pixels to emit light. The multiple scan signal lines include multiple first scan signal lines S1 and multiple second scan signal lines S2. The first control signal controls the electrical signal in the first scan signal line S1 through the first control transistor T1. The first scan signal line S1 is also electrically connected to the pixel driving circuits corresponding to the first color sub-pixel r1, the second color sub-pixel g1, and the third color sub-pixel b1 in the shared unit 10. The second control signal controls the electrical signal in the second scan signal line S2 through the second control transistor T2. The second scan signal line S2 is also electrically connected to the pixel driving circuits corresponding to the first color sub-pixel r1, the second color sub-pixel g1, and the third color sub-pixel b1 in the privacy unit 20.

[0138] For example, the first control transistor T1 controls the electrical signal in the first scan signal line S1, thereby controlling whether multiple sub-pixels in the shared unit 10 are displayed. The second control signal, via the second control transistor T2, controls the electrical signal in the second scan signal line S2, thereby controlling whether multiple sub-pixels in the privacy unit 20 are displayed. This reduces the number of scan signal lines, reduces the number of gate drive circuits (scan drive circuits, GOA), and optimizes the layout.

[0139] In some implementations, such as Figures 1 to 11 As shown, and in combination Figures 12 to 18 As shown, the first color sub-pixel r1 in the shared unit 10 is adjacent to the first color sub-pixel r1 in the adjacent privacy unit 20, the second color sub-pixel g1 in the shared unit 10 is adjacent to the second color sub-pixel g1 in the adjacent privacy unit 20, and the third color sub-pixel b1 in the shared unit 10 is adjacent to the third color sub-pixel b1 in the adjacent privacy unit 20.

[0140] It should be noted that, in this application, "adjacent subpixels" means that the distance between two adjacent subpixels is less than a preset value, such as 3μm-15μm, for example, any one of 3μm, 5μm, 8μm, 10μm, 12μm, or 15μm. "Interval subpixels" means that the distance between two adjacent subpixels is greater than a preset value. Furthermore, in some embodiments, adjacent subpixels of the same color can share a shared luminescent material vapor-deposited mask (FMM, high-precision metal mask), which will be described in detail later.

[0141] Alternatively, in some implementations, such as Figures 1 to 11 As shown, and in combination Figures 12 to 18As shown, in the second direction Y1, the two privacy rows F2 adjacent to a shared row F1 and located on both sides of the shared row (first shared row F11) are the first privacy row F21 and the second privacy row F22, respectively; in a shared row F1 (first shared row F11), the first color sub-pixel r1 in the shared unit 10 is arranged adjacent to the first color sub-pixel r1 in the adjacent first privacy row F21, and the second color sub-pixel g1 in the shared unit 10 is arranged adjacent to the second color sub-pixel g1 in the adjacent second privacy row F22. In a shared row F1, the third color sub-pixels b1 in the shared unit 10 are all adjacent to the third color sub-pixels b1 in the adjacent first privacy row F21, or all are adjacent to the third color sub-pixels b1 in the adjacent second privacy row F22; or, in a shared row F1, some of the third color sub-pixels b1 in the shared unit 10 are adjacent to the third color sub-pixels b1 in the adjacent first privacy row F21, and some of the third color sub-pixels b1 in the shared unit 10 are adjacent to the third color sub-pixels b1 in the adjacent second privacy row F22; the shared unit 10 in which the third color sub-pixels b1 are adjacent to the third color sub-pixels b1 in the adjacent first privacy row F21 and the shared unit 10 in which the third color sub-pixels b1 are adjacent to the third color sub-pixels b1 in the adjacent second privacy row F22 are alternately arranged in the second direction Y1.

[0142] For example, in some implementations, such as Figures 1 to 11 As shown, and in combination Figures 12 to 18 As shown, in the shared unit 10, in the privacy unit 20, or in adjacent shared units 10 and privacy units 20, sub-pixels of different colors are spaced apart, such that in a shared row F1, the first color sub-pixel r1 in the shared unit 10 is adjacent to the first color sub-pixel r1 in the adjacent first privacy row F21, and the second color sub-pixel g1 in the shared unit 10 is adjacent to the second color sub-pixel g1 in the adjacent second privacy row F22.

[0143] For example, in some implementations, such as Figure 2 and Figure 8 As shown, in a shared row F1, the third color sub-pixel b1 in the shared unit 10 is arranged adjacent to the third color sub-pixel b1 in the adjacent first anti-peeping row F21; or, as Figure 2 and Figure 8 As shown, in a shared row F1, the third color sub-pixel b1 in the shared unit 10 is arranged adjacent to the third color sub-pixel b1 in the adjacent second anti-peeping row F22.

[0144] For example, in some other implementations, such as Figure 2 and Figure 8As shown, in a shared row F1, the third color sub-pixel b1 in the shared unit 10 is arranged adjacent to the third color sub-pixel b1 in the adjacent second anti-peeping row F22.

[0145] For example, in some other implementations, such as Figure 4 and Figure 10 As shown, in a shared row F1, the third color sub-pixel b1 in a portion of the shared unit 10 is arranged adjacent to the third color sub-pixel b1 in the adjacent first privacy row F21, and the third color sub-pixel b1 in a portion of the shared unit 10 is arranged adjacent to the third color sub-pixel b1 in the adjacent second privacy row F22; the shared unit 10 in which the third color sub-pixel b1 is arranged adjacent to the third color sub-pixel b1 in the adjacent first privacy row F21 and the shared unit 10 in which the third color sub-pixel b1 is arranged adjacent to the third color sub-pixel b1 in the adjacent second privacy row F22 are alternately arranged in the second direction Y1.

[0146] For example, with Figure 2 and Figure 8 The examples are different, in Figure 4 and Figure 10 In the example, within the same shared row F1, one of two adjacent shared units 10 is designated as the first shared unit, and the other as the second shared unit. The third color sub-pixel b1 in the first shared unit is adjacent to the third color sub-pixel b1 in the adjacent first privacy row F21; the third color sub-pixel b1 in the second shared unit is adjacent to the third color sub-pixel b1 in the adjacent second privacy row F22; in the first direction X1, the first shared unit and the second shared unit are alternately arranged.

[0147] For example, in Figure 4 and Figure 10 In the example, in the first direction X1, the first shared unit and the second shared unit are alternately set. This avoids two adjacent third-color sub-pixels b1 (viewed as a whole) being closely arranged in the third direction X2, ensuring that adjacent third-color sub-pixels b1 are staggered in any direction. This prevents the third-color sub-pixels b1 from being too densely arranged in directions such as the first direction X1, which is not conducive to increasing the aperture of the sub-pixels and avoids the mask aperture area / density being too large, thus affecting the stability and deformation of the mask. For example, when the area of ​​the third-color sub-pixel b1 is large, or the aperture area / density of the mask corresponding to the third-color sub-pixel b1 is large, it is possible to select... Figure 4 and Figure 10 Example settings.

[0148] It should be noted that when the third color sub-pixel b1 is a blue sub-pixel, the aperture ratio of the blue sub-pixel is generally larger than that of the red and green sub-pixels. Therefore, the aperture density of the mask corresponding to the blue sub-pixel is also larger, which may affect the stability and deformation of the mask corresponding to the blue sub-pixel. The misalignment distribution and degree of misalignment of the blue sub-pixel in the row direction (first direction X1) helps to adjust and optimize the overall meshing characteristics of the mask corresponding to the blue sub-pixel.

[0149] In some implementations, in the shared unit 10 and the adjacent privacy unit 20, sub-pixels of different colors are spaced apart, the distance between two adjacent sub-pixels is a first distance, and the distance between two spaced sub-pixels is a second distance, and the first distance is less than the second distance.

[0150] For example, in the embodiments of this application, "adjacent to subpixels" means that two subpixels are arranged adjacent to each other at a first distance, and there are no other subpixels between them. "Interval to subpixels" means that two subpixels are arranged apart at a second distance, and there are no other subpixels between them, or there may be other subpixels between them. In the embodiments of this application, "adjacent to subpixels" means that the distance between two subpixels is relatively close, and "interval to subpixels" means that the distance between two subpixels is relatively far.

[0151] For example, in the display panel 100, sub-pixels of different colors are spaced apart; sub-pixels of the same color are either adjacent or spaced apart, wherein a sub-pixel can be adjacent to an adjacent sub-pixel of the same color and spaced apart from other sub-pixels (sub-pixels of the same color or different colors).

[0152] For example, the first distance can be 2μm-15μm, such as any value among 2μm, 3μm, 4μm, 5μm, 6μm, 7μm, 8μm, 9μm, 10μm, 11μm, 12μm, 13μm, 14μm, and 15μm.

[0153] For example, the second distance can be 8μm-25μm, such as any value among 8μm, 9μm, 10μm, 11μm, 12μm, 13μm, 14μm, 15μm, 16μm, 17μm, 18μm, 19μm, 20μm, 21μm, 22μm, 23μm, 24μm, and 25μm.

[0154] Optionally, in some embodiments, at least one of the first color sub-pixel r1, the second color sub-pixel g1, and the third color sub-pixel b1 in the privacy unit 20 is circular.

[0155] For example, at least one of the first color sub-pixel r1, the second color sub-pixel g1, and the third color sub-pixel b1 in the privacy unit 20 is circular. This could be one of the first color sub-pixel r1, the second color sub-pixel g1, and the third color sub-pixel b1 being circular; two of the first color sub-pixel r1, the second color sub-pixel g1, and the third color sub-pixel b1 being circular; or all of the first color sub-pixel r1, the second color sub-pixel g1, and the third color sub-pixel b1 being circular. This facilitates adjusting the privacy viewing angle in various directions, such as ensuring the same privacy viewing angle at various azimuth angles or multiple azimuth angles.

[0156] For example, the sub-pixel shapes in the shared unit 10 are triangles, quadrilaterals, or polygons, which is beneficial for maximizing the aperture ratio in the shared mode. Because the third color sub-pixel b1 (taking the blue sub-pixel as an example) is placed in a separate column in the overall pixel arrangement, it is more flexible to adjust the aperture ratio of the third color sub-pixel b1 (taking the blue sub-pixel as an example) according to indicators such as lifetime.

[0157] Alternatively, in some implementations, such as Figure 19 As shown, the display panel 100 includes a substrate 11, a display functional layer 12, and a light emission control layer 14. The display functional layer 12 is located on one side of the substrate 11, and the light emission control layer 14 is located on the side of the display functional layer 12 away from the substrate 11. The display functional layer 12 includes a plurality of light-emitting devices 12f, and the light-emitting devices 12f correspond to sub-pixels. The light emission control layer 14 includes a light-shielding structure 141 and a first opening 142 surrounded by the light-shielding structure 141. The orthographic projection of the light-shielding structure 141 on the substrate 11 does not overlap with the orthographic projection of the light-emitting devices 12f on the substrate 11. The distance from the orthographic projection of the light-emitting device 12f corresponding to the sub-pixel in the shared unit 10 to the orthographic projection of the light-shielding structure 141 on the substrate 11 is a first length. The distance from the orthographic projection of the light-emitting device 12f corresponding to the sub-pixel in the privacy unit 20 to the orthographic projection of the light-shielding structure 141 on the substrate 11 is a second length. The first length is greater than the second length.

[0158] For example, such as Figure 19 As shown, the light emission control layer 14 may include Figure 19 Examples include a light-shielding structure 141 and a first opening 142, but are not limited to these.

[0159] For example, such as Figure 19As shown, the light emission control layer 14 may consist only of a first light-shielding structure 14a, which includes a light-shielding structure 141 and a first opening 142. The light emission control layer 14 may also consist only of a second light-shielding structure 14b, which includes a light-shielding structure 141 and a first opening 142. Alternatively, the light emission control layer 14 may include both a first light-shielding structure 14a and a second light-shielding structure 14b, where both include a light-shielding structure 141 and a first opening 142.

[0160] For example, such as Figure 19 As shown, the orthographic projection of the light-shielding structure 141 on the substrate 11 does not overlap with the orthographic projection of the light-emitting device 12f on the substrate 11, thus preventing the light-shielding structure 141 from blocking the light emitted by the light-emitting device 12f. The first opening 142 can emit the light emitted by the light-emitting device 12f.

[0161] For example, such as Figure 19 As shown, the first length is greater than the second length, which causes the light-emitting device 12f corresponding to the sub-pixel in the shared unit 10 to emit light with a wider viewing angle; and causes the light-emitting device 12f corresponding to the sub-pixel in the privacy unit 20 to emit light with a narrow viewing angle.

[0162] For example, the display panel 100 also includes an encapsulation layer 13. In a direction perpendicular to the plane of the substrate 11, the encapsulation layer 13 includes a first inorganic encapsulation layer 131, a first organic encapsulation layer 132, and a second inorganic encapsulation layer 133. The second inorganic encapsulation layer 133 is located on the side of the first inorganic encapsulation layer 131 away from the substrate 11. The structure of the encapsulation layer 13 is not limited thereto.

[0163] It should be noted that, as Figure 19 As shown, the display panel 100 includes at least one of a first light-shielding structure 14a and a second light-shielding structure 14b. The first light-shielding structure 14a is located between the first inorganic encapsulation layer 131 and the first organic encapsulation layer 132, and the second light-shielding structure 14b is located between the second inorganic encapsulation layer 133 and the first organic encapsulation layer 132. The first organic encapsulation layer 132 and the second inorganic encapsulation layer 133 also serve to planarize the light emission control layer 14 and protect the light emission control layer 14. This eliminates the need to additionally manufacture the planarization film layer and the protective film layer for the light emission control layer 14, reducing the thickness of the display panel 100 and the number of manufacturing steps.

[0164] It should be noted that, with Figure 19 In different examples, the light emission control layer 14 can also be located at other film layer locations, for example, the light emission control layer 14 can be located on the side of the encapsulation layer 13 away from the substrate 11.

[0165] For example, such as Figure 19As shown, the material of the light-shielding structure 141 can be a black organic material or a black inorganic material. By controlling the second length, the distance between the light-shielding structure 141 and the light-emitting device 12f in the thickness direction of the display panel, and the height of the light-shielding structure 141 in the thickness direction of the display panel, the light emission angle of the sub-pixels in the privacy unit 20 is controlled, so that the emitted light is not visible at other angles (preset large viewing angle), thus achieving the privacy function. The thickness direction of the display panel is perpendicular to the plane where the substrate 11 is located. The number of layers of the light-shielding structure 141 can be increased, for example... Figure 19 The diagram illustrates a two-layer light-shielding structure 141.

[0166] For example, during display, the display panel 100 may further include a driving circuit layer located between the display function layer 12 and the substrate 11. The driving circuit layer includes multiple pixel driving circuits. The pixel driving circuits provide driving current, which is combined with the driving timing corresponding to the display mode (e.g., ...). Figure 6 As shown in the figure, the current is controlled to flow through the sub-pixels of the shared unit 10 or the sub-pixels of the privacy unit 20, thereby realizing flexible switching between the shared display mode and the privacy display mode.

[0167] Optionally, in some implementations, combined with Figures 12 to 14 As shown, in the direction perpendicular to the plane of the substrate 11, the light-emitting device 12f includes a first electrode 121, a light-emitting material layer 122 and a second electrode 123 stacked in sequence. The light-emitting material layer 122 of at least one color sub-pixel in the shared unit 10 and the same color sub-pixel in the adjacent privacy unit 20 are an integral structure.

[0168] For example, the display panel may include a pixel defining layer, which includes a pixel defining structure and a plurality of pixel openings surrounding the pixel defining structure. The area of ​​the pixel opening is the light-emitting area of ​​the corresponding sub-pixel, and the area of ​​the light-emitting device 12f refers to the area where the light-emitting device 12f emits light or the area of ​​the pixel opening. The distance from the orthographic projection of the light-emitting device 12f corresponding to the sub-pixel in the shared unit 10 onto the substrate 11 to the orthographic projection of the light-shielding structure 141 onto the substrate 11 is the first length, which means that the distance from the orthographic projection of the pixel opening corresponding to the sub-pixel in the shared unit 10 onto the substrate 11 to the orthographic projection of the light-shielding structure 141 onto the substrate 11 is the first length.

[0169] For example, the light-emitting material layer 122 of at least one color sub-pixel in the shared unit 10 and the same color sub-pixel in an adjacent privacy unit 20 can be formed by the same process and the same mask opening vapor deposition. This makes the light-emitting material layer 122 of at least one color sub-pixel in the shared unit 10 and the same color sub-pixel in the adjacent privacy unit 20 a single / continuous structure. This reduces manufacturing process steps and the number of masks, thus reducing costs. Figure 12This illustrates that two adjacent first color sub-pixels r1 share the first opening rk1 of the first mask 1001; Figure 13 This illustrates that two adjacent second color sub-pixels g1 share the second opening gk1 of the second mask 1002; Figure 14 This illustrates that two adjacent third color sub-pixels b1 share the third opening bk1 of the third mask 1003.

[0170] It should be noted that adjacent sub-pixels of the same color can share the openings of the vapor deposition metal mask, and the corresponding openings of the metal mask are evenly distributed, which is beneficial to the stability of the mask. Furthermore, the first color sub-pixels r1 and the second color sub-pixels g1 are arranged in the same way, and the row and column distribution relationships between the sub-pixels are consistent. When the aperture ratios of the first color sub-pixels r1 and the second color sub-pixels g1 are similar, the same metal mask can be used, and the vapor deposition can be performed using a shift (movement) method, achieving vapor deposition of both colors. This further reduces mold opening costs and saves energy. For example, when the difference in aperture ratio between the first color sub-pixels r1 and the second color sub-pixels g1 is within 10%, two adjacent first color sub-pixels r1 and two adjacent second color sub-pixels g1 can use the same opening of the same mask to vapor deposit the luminescent material layer, and the same mask can be used to move the position of the same opening sequentially for vapor deposition.

[0171] Alternatively, in some implementations, such as Figure 15 As shown, at least one color sub-pixel portion in the shared unit 10 is arranged around a sub-pixel of the same color in an adjacent privacy unit 20. This can increase the area of ​​the sub-pixels in the shared unit 10, facilitate the layout of multiple sub-pixels, and improve resolution.

[0172] Alternatively, in some implementations, such as Figure 15 As shown, the outline of at least one color sub-pixel in the shared unit 10 is set around a dummy notch, and at least a portion of the same color sub-pixel in an adjacent privacy unit 20 is located within the dummy notch. For example, the outline of at least one color sub-pixel in the shared unit 10 is L-shaped, and the outline of at least one color sub-pixel is set around an L-shaped dummy notch, with at least a portion of the same color sub-pixel in an adjacent privacy unit 20 located within the L-shaped dummy notch. This can increase the area of ​​the sub-pixels in the shared unit 10, facilitate the layout of multiple sub-pixels, and improve resolution.

[0173] Optionally, in some embodiments, the outline of at least one color sub-pixel in the shared unit 10 is L-shaped, with the L-shaped portion surrounding the dummy gap. The same color sub-pixel in an adjacent privacy unit 20 is circular and at least partially located within the dummy gap. This can increase the area of ​​the sub-pixels in the shared unit 10, facilitate the layout of multiple sub-pixels, and improve resolution.

[0174] It should be noted that, as Figure 2 and Figure 4 As shown, and in combination Figures 15 to 18 As shown in the above embodiments, the shape of the sub-pixels or the size of the light-emitting area of ​​the sub-pixels can be adjusted. Increasing the light-emitting area helps optimize the lifespan of the display panel, and changing the shape of the sub-pixels can help adjust the light emission angle of the entire display or each display mode. Specifically, the arrangement and shape of the sub-pixels of the display panel 100 can be as described above. Figure 2 and Figure 4 , Figure 18 and Figure 10 , Figures 15 to 18 The mirror arrangement of any of them, such as the arrangement and shape of the subpixels of a display panel, can be... Figure 2 Example regarding the mirrored arrangement of the second direction Y1 extension line, such as the arrangement and shape of subpixels in a display panel. Figure 4 Example of a mirrored arrangement with respect to the extension of the second direction Y1.

[0175] It should be noted that mirroring, flipping, stretching, and compression of subpixel arrangement schemes are all within the scope of the inventive spirit of this application.

[0176] In this embodiment, a pixel arrangement for privacy display is provided, comprising a display panel with privacy and sharing functions. The pixel unit is divided into a sharing unit 10 and a privacy unit 20. Taking into account factors such as the fabrication capability of the vapor-deposited metal mask and image quality, the color and position distribution of each sub-pixel are rationally arranged. This pixel arrangement utilizes an array backplane and specific timing driving (e.g., ... Figure 6 As shown, this technology is used in the design and manufacturing of display panels to enable the display panel itself to simultaneously possess privacy protection and shared display functions. The display panel 100 does not require an external privacy protection film; the display panel 100 itself can achieve the privacy protection function and can flexibly switch between privacy protection and shared display modes, resulting in good image quality.

[0177] It should be noted that the inventors verified / simulated and compared the display effects of the shared display mode and the privacy display mode. Firstly, observing both modes, there were no obvious dark lines between rows and columns, and the display effects of the privacy display mode and the shared display mode were not significantly different. Secondly, at the optimal viewing distance matching the resolution, the display effects of both modes were very uniform and continuous, with no significant difference, and neither mode exhibited noticeable jagged edges. Therefore, both the privacy display mode and the shared display mode in the embodiments of this application can achieve good display effects, and the display effects of the two modes are consistent.

[0178] Secondly, please refer to Figure 20 This application provides a display device 200, which includes a display panel 100 of any one of the above features, or a display panel 100 that combines any of the above features.

[0179] For example, the display device 200 can be used in mobile phones, laptops, televisions, etc., but is not limited to these.

[0180] The technical features of the above embodiments can be combined in any way. For the sake of brevity, not all possible combinations of the technical features in the above embodiments are described. However, as long as there is no contradiction in the combination of these technical features, they should be considered to be within the scope of this specification.

[0181] The embodiments described above are merely illustrative of several implementation methods of this application, and while the descriptions are relatively specific and detailed, they should not be construed as limiting the scope of the patent application. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make various modifications and improvements without departing from the concept of this application, and these all fall within the protection scope of this application. Therefore, the protection scope of this patent application should be determined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A display panel, characterized in that, include: Multiple shared units, Multiple privacy protection units, wherein both the shared unit and the privacy protection unit include a first color sub-pixel, a second color sub-pixel, and a third color sub-pixel; The shared units are arranged in multiple shared rows extending along a first direction, and the anti-peeping units are arranged in multiple anti-peeping rows extending along the first direction. The shared rows and the anti-peeping rows are alternately arranged in a second direction, and the first direction intersects with the second direction.

2. The display panel according to claim 1, characterized in that, The shared unit and the privacy unit are arranged alternately in a third direction and in a fourth direction. The third direction intersects with the fourth direction and intersects with both the first direction and the second direction. Optionally, the angle between the third direction and the first direction is 45 degrees; Optionally, the angle between the third direction and the second direction is 45 degrees, the first direction is perpendicular to the second direction, and the third direction is perpendicular to the fourth direction; Optionally, in the first direction, the shared unit in the shared row overlaps with the privacy unit in the privacy row that is adjacent to it on at least one side; Optionally, in the first direction, the sub-pixels in the shared unit overlap with the sub-pixels in the privacy unit that are adjacent to it on at least one side.

3. The display panel according to claim 2, characterized in that, The shared row and the privacy row are offset in the first direction; Optionally, the shared units in the shared row and the privacy units in the adjacent privacy rows are staggered in the first direction; Optionally, the plurality of shared units are arranged in a plurality of shared columns extending along the second direction, and the plurality of anti-peeping units are arranged in a plurality of anti-peeping columns extending along the second direction, wherein the shared columns and the anti-peeping columns are staggered and alternately arranged in the second direction.

4. The display panel according to claim 3, characterized in that, In the shared column, the first color sub-pixels and the second color sub-pixels are arranged alternately, and the third color sub-pixels are arranged in the same column; and / or, In the privacy column, the first color sub-pixels and the second color sub-pixels are arranged alternately, and the third color sub-pixels are arranged in the same column.

5. The display panel according to claim 2, characterized in that, The display panel includes multiple data signal lines extending along the second direction and multiple scan signal lines extending along the first direction. The multiple data signal lines include multiple first data signal lines, multiple second data signal lines, and multiple third data signal lines. Any of the shared units is a first shared unit, and the anti-peeping unit adjacent to the first shared unit in the third direction is also a first anti-peeping unit; The first data signal line is electrically connected to the first color sub-pixel in the first sharing unit and the first color sub-pixel in the first privacy unit; The second data signal line is electrically connected to the second color sub-pixel in the first shared unit and the second color sub-pixel in the first privacy unit; The third data signal line is electrically connected to the third color sub-pixel in the first shared unit and the third color sub-pixel in the first privacy unit; Optionally, the display panel further includes a plurality of first control transistors, a plurality of second control transistors, a first control signal line, a second control signal line, and a plurality of pixel driving circuits, wherein the pixel driving circuits are configured to drive the corresponding sub-pixels to emit light; The multiple scan signal lines include multiple first scan signal lines and multiple second scan signal lines; The first control signal controls the electrical signal in the first scan signal line through the first control transistor. The first scan signal line is simultaneously electrically connected to the pixel driving circuits corresponding to the first color sub-pixel, the second color sub-pixel, and the third color sub-pixel in the shared unit. The second control signal controls the electrical signal in the second scan signal line through the second control transistor. The second scan signal line is also electrically connected to the pixel driving circuits corresponding to the first color sub-pixel, the second color sub-pixel, and the third color sub-pixel in the privacy unit.

6. The display panel according to claim 1, characterized in that, The shared row and the privacy row are aligned in the first direction; Optionally, the plurality of shared units and the plurality of privacy units are arranged in a plurality of first columns extending along the second direction; in the first columns, the shared units and the privacy units are alternately arranged in the second direction; Optionally, in the first column, the first color sub-pixels and the second color sub-pixels in the sharing unit and the privacy unit are arranged in the same column, and the third color sub-pixels in the sharing unit and the privacy unit are arranged in the same column; Optionally, at least a portion of at least one color sub-pixel in the shared unit extends into the adjacent privacy unit.

7. The display panel according to claim 6, characterized in that, The display panel includes multiple data signal lines extending along the second direction and multiple scan signal lines extending along the first direction. The multiple data signal lines include multiple first data signal lines, multiple second data signal lines, and multiple third data signal lines. Any of the shared units is a first shared unit, and a privacy unit adjacent to the first shared unit in the second direction is a first privacy unit; The first data signal line is electrically connected to the first color sub-pixel in the first sharing unit and the first color sub-pixel in the first privacy unit; The second data signal line is electrically connected to the second color sub-pixel in the first shared unit and the second color sub-pixel in the first privacy unit; The third data signal line is electrically connected to the third color sub-pixel in the first shared unit and the third color sub-pixel in the first privacy unit; Optionally, the display panel further includes a plurality of first control transistors, a plurality of second control transistors, a plurality of first control signal lines, a plurality of second control signal lines, and a plurality of pixel driving circuits, wherein the pixel driving circuits are configured to drive the corresponding sub-pixels to emit light; The multiple scan signal lines include multiple first scan signal lines and multiple second scan signal lines; The first control signal controls the electrical signal in the first scan signal line through the first control transistor. The first scan signal line is simultaneously electrically connected to the pixel driving circuits corresponding to the first color sub-pixel, the second color sub-pixel, and the third color sub-pixel in the shared unit. The second control signal controls the electrical signal in the second scan signal line through the second control transistor. The second scan signal line is also electrically connected to the pixel driving circuits corresponding to the first color sub-pixel, the second color sub-pixel, and the third color sub-pixel in the privacy unit.

8. The display panel according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that, The first color sub-pixel in the shared unit is arranged adjacent to the first color sub-pixel in an adjacent privacy unit, the second color sub-pixel in the shared unit is arranged adjacent to the second color sub-pixel in an adjacent privacy unit, and the third color sub-pixel in the shared unit is arranged adjacent to the third color sub-pixel in an adjacent privacy unit. Optionally, the two anti-peeping rows that are adjacent to a shared row in the second direction and located on both sides of the shared row are respectively the first anti-peeping row and the second anti-peeping row; in a shared row, the first color sub-pixel in the shared unit is arranged adjacent to the first color sub-pixel in the adjacent first anti-peeping row, and the second color sub-pixel in the shared unit is arranged adjacent to the second color sub-pixel in the adjacent second anti-peeping row; In one of the shared rows, the third color sub-pixels in the shared unit are all arranged adjacent to the third color sub-pixels in the adjacent first privacy row, or all are arranged adjacent to the third color sub-pixels in the adjacent second privacy row; or, In one of the shared rows, some of the third color sub-pixels in the shared units are arranged adjacent to the third color sub-pixels in the adjacent first privacy row, and some of the third color sub-pixels in the shared units are arranged adjacent to the third color sub-pixels in the adjacent second privacy row; the shared units in which the third color sub-pixels are arranged adjacent to the third color sub-pixels in the adjacent first privacy row and the shared units in which the third color sub-pixels are arranged adjacent to the third color sub-pixels in the adjacent second privacy row are alternately arranged in the second direction.

9. The display panel according to claim 8, characterized in that, In the shared unit and the adjacent privacy unit, sub-pixels of different colors are spaced apart, the distance between two adjacent sub-pixels is a first distance, and the distance between two spaced sub-pixels is a second distance, wherein the first distance is less than the second distance; Optionally, at least one of the first color sub-pixel, the second color sub-pixel, and the third color sub-pixel in the privacy unit is circular; Optionally, the display panel includes a substrate, a display functional layer, and a light emission control layer; the display functional layer is located on one side of the substrate, and the light emission control layer is located on the side of the display functional layer away from the substrate; the display functional layer includes a plurality of light-emitting devices, each light-emitting device corresponding to a sub-pixel; the light emission control layer includes a light-shielding structure and a first opening surrounded by the light-shielding structure, wherein the orthographic projection of the light-shielding structure on the substrate does not overlap with the orthographic projection of the light-emitting device on the substrate; the distance from the orthographic projection of the light-emitting device corresponding to the sub-pixel in the shared unit to the orthographic projection of the light-shielding structure on the substrate is a first length; The distance from the orthographic projection of the light-emitting device corresponding to the sub-pixel in the privacy unit to the orthographic projection of the light-shielding structure on the substrate is the second length; the first length is greater than the second length. Optionally, in a direction perpendicular to the plane of the substrate, the light-emitting device includes a first electrode, a light-emitting material layer, and a second electrode stacked sequentially, and at least one color sub-pixel in the shared unit and the light-emitting material layer of the same color sub-pixel in an adjacent privacy unit form an integral structure; Optionally, at least one color sub-pixel portion in the shared unit is arranged around the same color sub-pixel in an adjacent privacy unit; Optionally, the outline of at least one color sub-pixel in the shared unit is arranged around a dummy notch, and at least part of the same color sub-pixel in an adjacent privacy unit is located within the dummy notch; Optionally, at least one color sub-pixel in the shared unit has an L-shaped outline, the L-shaped portion being arranged around the dummy gap, and the same color sub-pixel in an adjacent privacy unit is circular and at least partially located within the dummy gap.

10. A display device, characterized in that, Includes the display panel as described in any one of claims 1 to 9.

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