Display panel and electronic device including the display panel

Abstract

A display panel with a high-efficiency pixel array structure and an electronic device including the display panel are provided. The display panel includes: a first pixel group driven to correspond to a first point on a screen, the first pixel group including a first sub-pixel; a second pixel group driven to correspond to a second point on the screen, the second pixel group sharing the first sub-pixel with the first pixel group; a third pixel group driven to correspond to a third point on the screen, the third pixel group sharing the first sub-pixel with the first pixel group and the second pixel group; and a first transmissive portion surrounded by the first pixel group and the second pixel group.

Description

[0001] This application is based on and claims priority to Korean Patent Application No. 10-2025-0019659, filed on February 14, 2025, with the Korean Intellectual Property Office, the entire disclosure of which is incorporated herein by reference. Technical Field

[0002] One or more embodiments relate to a display panel and an electronic device including the display panel, and more specifically, to a display panel having an effective pixel layout structure and an electronic device including the display panel. Background Technology

[0003] A display panel can receive information about an image and can display that image. Display panels are used as displays for small products such as mobile phones, or as displays for large products such as televisions.

[0004] The display panel includes multiple pixels that receive electrical signals and emit light to display images to the outside. Each of the multiple pixels may include a light-emitting device. For example, an organic light-emitting display device may include an organic light-emitting diode (OLED) as the light-emitting device. Typically, the display panel may include thin-film transistors (TFTs) and organic light-emitting diodes on a substrate.

[0005] Electronic devices can provide users with the necessary visual interface through a display panel. Summary of the Invention

[0006] One or more embodiments include a display panel having an efficient pixel layout structure and an electronic device including the display panel. However, aspects of the embodiments are not limited thereto, and the above features do not limit the scope of the disclosed embodiments.

[0007] Additional aspects will be set forth in part in the description which follows, and in part will be apparent from the description, or may be learned by practice of the disclosed embodiments.

[0008] According to one or more embodiments, a display panel including a plurality of subpixels arranged on a substrate includes: a first pixel group driven to correspond to a first point on a screen, the first pixel group including a first common subpixel; a second pixel group driven to correspond to a second point on the screen, the second pixel group sharing the first common subpixel with the first pixel group; a third pixel group driven to correspond to a third point on the screen, the third pixel group sharing the first common subpixel with the first pixel group and the second pixel group; and a first transmissive portion surrounded by the first pixel group and the second pixel group. The first to third pixel groups are arranged to extend radially from the first common subpixel, the first and second pixel groups are arranged to overlap with a first virtual polygon, the third pixel group is configured to overlap with a second virtual polygon adjacent to the first virtual polygon, and the first transmissive portion is disposed within the first virtual polygon.

[0009] When the first pixel group is turned on, the first common sub-pixel can emit light based on a first control command used to control the first pixel group.

[0010] When the first pixel group and the second pixel group are turned on, the first common sub-pixel can emit light based on a first control command for controlling the first pixel group and a second control command for controlling the second pixel group.

[0011] When the first pixel group to the third pixel group are turned on, the first common sub-pixel can emit light based on the first control command for controlling the first pixel group, the second control command for controlling the second pixel group, and the third control command for controlling the third pixel group.

[0012] The first pixel group may include a first auxiliary sub-pixel for generating light of a first wavelength, a second auxiliary sub-pixel for generating light of a second wavelength, and a third auxiliary sub-pixel for generating light of a third wavelength, and the first common sub-pixel may be the first auxiliary sub-pixel. In the planar diagram, the area of ​​the first auxiliary sub-pixel may be larger than the areas of the second and third auxiliary sub-pixels, and the area of ​​the second auxiliary sub-pixel may be smaller than the area of ​​the third auxiliary sub-pixel.

[0013] In a planar diagram, the first and third auxiliary sub-pixels can be polygonal. The second auxiliary sub-pixel can be a trapezoid with a top side and a bottom side longer than the top side. The top side can be positioned to face the third auxiliary sub-pixel, and the bottom side can be positioned to face the first auxiliary sub-pixel.

[0014] The centroid of each of the first to third auxiliary sub-pixels can be set to overlap with the virtual line segments that form the first virtual polygon.

[0015] The centroids of the first auxiliary sub-pixel and the third auxiliary sub-pixel can be arranged to overlap with the vertices of the first virtual polygon.

[0016] According to one or more embodiments, a display panel including a plurality of subpixels arranged on a substrate includes: a first pixel group driven to correspond to a first point on a screen, configured to overlap with a first virtual polygon, and including a first common subpixel; a second pixel group driven to correspond to a second point on a screen, configured to overlap with the first virtual polygon, and sharing the first common subpixel with the first pixel group; a third pixel group driven to correspond to a third point on a screen, configured to overlap with a second virtual polygon adjacent to the first virtual polygon, and sharing the first common subpixel with the first pixel group and the second pixel group; a fourth pixel group disposed within the first virtual polygon, driven to correspond to a fourth point on the screen, and including a second common subpixel; a fifth pixel group disposed within the first virtual polygon, driven to correspond to a fifth point on the screen, and sharing the second common subpixel; and a sixth pixel group disposed within the first virtual polygon, driven to correspond to a sixth point on the screen, and sharing the second common subpixel, wherein the first to third pixel groups are arranged to extend radially from the first common subpixel, and the fourth to sixth pixel groups are arranged to extend radially from the second common subpixel.

[0017] The display panel may further include: a first transmissive portion disposed within a first virtual polygon and surrounded by a first pixel group, a second pixel group, a fourth pixel group, and a fifth pixel group.

[0018] When the first pixel group is turned on, the first common sub-pixel can emit light based on a first control command used to control the first pixel group.

[0019] When the first pixel group and the second pixel group are turned on, the first common sub-pixel can emit light based on a first control command for controlling the first pixel group and a second control command for controlling the second pixel group.

[0020] When the first pixel group to the third pixel group are turned on, the first common sub-pixel can emit light based on the first control command for controlling the first pixel group, the second control command for controlling the second pixel group, and the third control command for controlling the third pixel group.

[0021] When the fourth pixel group is turned on, the second common sub-pixel can emit light based on the fourth control command used to control the fourth pixel group.

[0022] When the fourth and fifth pixel groups are turned on, the second common sub-pixel can emit light based on the fourth control command used to control the fourth pixel group and the fifth control command used to control the fifth pixel group.

[0023] When the fourth to sixth pixel groups are turned on, the second common sub-pixel can emit light based on the fourth control command for controlling the fourth pixel group, the fifth control command for controlling the fifth pixel group, and the sixth control command for controlling the sixth pixel group.

[0024] The first pixel group may include a first auxiliary sub-pixel for generating light of a first wavelength, a second auxiliary sub-pixel for generating light of a second wavelength, and a third auxiliary sub-pixel for generating light of a third wavelength, and the first common sub-pixel may be the first auxiliary sub-pixel. In the planar diagram, the area of ​​the first auxiliary sub-pixel may be larger than the areas of the second and third auxiliary sub-pixels, and the area of ​​the second auxiliary sub-pixel may be smaller than the area of ​​the third auxiliary sub-pixel.

[0025] The centroid of each of the first to third auxiliary sub-pixels can be set to overlap with the virtual line segments that form the first virtual polygon.

[0026] The centroids of the first auxiliary sub-pixel and the third auxiliary sub-pixel can be arranged to overlap with the vertices of the first virtual polygon.

[0027] According to one or more embodiments, an electronic device includes: a memory for storing data information; a processor configured to generate data signals and / or control signals based on the data information; and one of the above-described display panels, all of which operate based on the data signals and / or control signals. Attached Figure Description

[0028] The above and other aspects, features, and advantages of certain embodiments disclosed will become more apparent from the following description taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, in which: Figure 1 This is a schematic plan view of the display panel according to an embodiment; Figure 2 This is a schematic plan view of the display panel according to an embodiment; Figure 3 It is along Figure 1 A schematic cross-sectional view of the display panel taken by line A-A'; Figure 4 It shows the respective along Figure 1 A schematic cross-sectional view of the display panel taken by lines I-I' and II-II'; Figure 5 and Figure 6 This is a schematic representation of the display panel. Figure 1 A planar view of the sub-pixel pattern of the first display area; Figure 7 This is a schematic representation of the display panel. Figure 1 A planar view of the auxiliary sub-pixel pattern in the second display area; Figure 8 This is a schematic representation of the display panel. Figure 1 A planar view of the auxiliary sub-pixel pattern in the second display area; Figure 9 This is a schematic representation of the display panel. Figure 1 A planar view of the auxiliary sub-pixel pattern in the second display area; Figure 10 This is a schematic representation of the display panel. Figure 1 A planar view of the auxiliary sub-pixel pattern in the second display area; Figure 11 This is a schematic representation of the display panel. Figure 1 A planar view of the auxiliary sub-pixel pattern in the second display area; Figure 12 This is a schematic representation of the display panel. Figure 1 A planar view of the auxiliary sub-pixel pattern in the second display area; Figure 13 This is a schematic representation of the display panel. Figure 1 A planar view of the auxiliary sub-pixel pattern in the second display area; Figure 14 This is a schematic representation of the display panel. Figure 1 A planar view of the auxiliary sub-pixel pattern in the second display area; Figure 15 This is a schematic representation of the display panel. Figure 1 A planar view of the auxiliary sub-pixel pattern in the second display area; Figure 16 This is a schematic representation of the display panel. Figure 1 A planar view of the auxiliary sub-pixel pattern in the second display area; Figure 17 This is a schematic representation of the display panel. Figure 1 A planar view of the auxiliary sub-pixel pattern in the second display area; Figure 18 This is a schematic representation of the display panel. Figure 1 A planar view of the auxiliary sub-pixel pattern in the second display area; Figure 19 This is a schematic representation of the display panel. Figure 1 A planar view of the auxiliary sub-pixel pattern in the second display area; Figure 20 This is a schematic representation of the display panel. Figure 1 A planar view of the auxiliary sub-pixel pattern in the second display area; Figure 21 This is a schematic representation of the display panel. Figure 1 A planar view of the auxiliary sub-pixel pattern in the second display area; Figure 22This is a schematic representation of the display panel. Figure 1 A planar view of the auxiliary sub-pixel pattern in the second display area; Figure 23 This is a schematic representation of the display panel. Figure 1 A planar view of the auxiliary sub-pixel pattern in the second display area; Figure 24 This is a schematic representation of the display panel. Figure 1 A planar view of the auxiliary sub-pixel pattern in the second display area; Figure 25 This is a schematic representation of the display panel. Figure 1 A planar view of the auxiliary sub-pixel pattern in the second display area; Figure 26 This is a schematic representation of the display panel. Figure 1 A planar view of the auxiliary sub-pixel pattern in the second display area; Figure 27 This is a schematic representation of the display panel. Figure 1 A planar view of the auxiliary sub-pixel pattern in the second display area; Figure 28 and Figure 29 This is a schematic representation of the display panel. Figure 1 A planar view of the auxiliary sub-pixel pattern in the second display area; Figures 30 to 34 This is a schematic representation of the display panel. Figure 1 A planar view of the auxiliary sub-pixel pattern in the second display area; Figure 35 and Figure 36 This is a schematic representation of the display panel. Figure 1 A planar view of the auxiliary sub-pixel pattern in the second display area; Figure 37 This is a block diagram of an electronic device according to an embodiment; and Figure 38 Schematic diagrams of electronic devices according to various embodiments are shown. Detailed Implementation

[0029] Referring now to embodiments in detail, examples of which are shown in the accompanying drawings, in which the same reference numerals throughout refer to the same elements. In this regard, embodiments may take different forms and should not be construed as limited to the description set forth herein. Therefore, embodiments are described below only by reference to the accompanying drawings to explain aspects of this specification. As used herein, the term “and / or” includes any and all combinations of one or more of the associated listed items. Throughout this disclosure, the expression “at least one of a, b, and c” indicates only a, only b, only c, both a and b, both a and c, both b and c, all of a, b, and c, or variations thereof.

[0030] Because the disclosure allows for various variations and numerous embodiments, specific embodiments will be shown in the accompanying drawings and described in detail in the written description. Hereinafter, the effects and features of the disclosure, as well as methods for implementing them, will be described more fully with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which embodiments of the disclosure are illustrated. However, the disclosure can be implemented in many different forms and should not be construed as limited to the embodiments set forth herein.

[0031] One or more embodiments will now be described in more detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. Components that are identical or corresponding to each other are given the same reference numerals, and redundant explanations are omitted, regardless of the figure numbers.

[0032] It will be understood that although the terms “first,” “second,” etc., may be used herein to describe various components, these components should not be limited by these terms. These terms are used only to distinguish one component from another. As used herein, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, the singular forms “a,” “one,” and “the” are also intended to include the plural forms.

[0033] It will be understood that, unless otherwise stated, when an element such as a layer, film, region, or substrate is referred to as being “on” another element, the layer, film, region, or substrate may be “directly” on the other element, or an intervening element may be present.

[0034] In the accompanying drawings, the thickness of layers and regions has been exaggerated or reduced for ease of explanation. For example, the dimensions and thicknesses of components in the drawings are arbitrarily shown for ease of explanation, and the embodiments are not limited thereto.

[0035] The terms “comprising” and / or “including” as used herein indicate the presence of the stated features or components, but do not preclude the presence or addition of one or more other features or components.

[0036] It will be understood that when a layer, region, or component is referred to as being "formed" "on" another layer, region, or component, that layer, region, or component may be formed directly or indirectly on said other layer, region, or component. That is, for example, an intermediary layer, region, or component may exist.

[0037] When an embodiment can be implemented differently, the specific process sequence can be performed in a different order than that described. For example, two consecutively described processes can be performed substantially simultaneously or in the reverse order of their description.

[0038] In this specification, "A and / or B" means either A or B, or A and B. The expression "at least one of A and B" indicates only A, only B, both A and B, or variations thereof.

[0039] It will also be understood that when a layer, region, or component is referred to as "connected" or "joined" to another layer, region, or component, that layer, region, or component may be "directly connected" or "directly joined" to said other layer, region, and / or component, or an intermediary layer, intermediary region, or intermediary component may exist. For example, when a layer, region, or component is referred to as "electrically connected" or "electrically joined" to another layer, region, or component, that layer, region, or component may be directly electrically connected or directly electrically joined to said other layer, region, and / or component, or an intermediary layer, intermediary region, or intermediary component may exist.

[0040] In the following examples, the x-axis, y-axis, and z-axis are not limited to the three axes of a Cartesian coordinate system and can be interpreted in a broader sense. For example, the x-axis, y-axis, and z-axis can be perpendicular to each other, or they can represent different directions that are not perpendicular to each other.

[0041] The display panel according to the embodiment will now be described in detail based on the above matters.

[0042] Figure 1 This is a schematic plan view of the display panel 10 according to an embodiment.

[0043] Reference Figure 1 The display panel 10 includes a first display area DA1 for displaying an image and a non-display area NDA for displaying no image. The display panel 10 can provide a main image by using light emitted by a plurality of sub-pixels PX arranged in the first display area DA1.

[0044] Each of the sub-pixels PX may include a display device, such as an organic light-emitting device. Each of the sub-pixels PX may emit, for example, red, green, or blue light. The sub-pixels PX may be connected to a pixel circuit including thin-film transistors (TFTs), storage capacitors, etc. Such a pixel circuit may be connected to, for example, a scan line SL configured to transmit scan signals, a data line DL configured to intersect the scan line SL and transmit data signals, and a drive voltage line PL configured to supply drive voltage. For example, the data line DL and the drive voltage line PL may both extend in the y-direction (hereinafter, the second direction), and the scan line SL may extend in the x-direction (hereinafter, the first direction).

[0045] Subpixel PX can emit light with a brightness corresponding to the electrical signal received from data line DL. The first display area DA1 can display a specific image using the light emitted by the subpixel PX. For reference, the subpixel PX used herein can be defined as a light-emitting area that emits one of red, green, or blue light.

[0046] Display panel 10 may include a second display area DA2. The second display area DA2 may be an area beneath which components, such as sensors using infrared light, visible light, or sound, are disposed, as will be described later. The second display area DA2 may include a transmissive portion TA capable of transmitting light and / or sound propagating from the component to the outside or from the outside toward the component. According to an embodiment, when light is transmitted through the second display area DA2, the transmittance in the second display area DA2 may be about 30% or greater, for example, 50% or greater, 75% or greater, 80% or greater, 85% or greater, or 90% or greater.

[0047] According to this embodiment, a plurality of auxiliary sub-pixels sPX can be arranged in the second display area DA2, and a specific image can be provided using the light emitted by the plurality of auxiliary sub-pixels sPX. The image provided by the second display area DA2 is an auxiliary image, and therefore can have a lower resolution than the image provided by the first display area DA1. In other words, because the second display area DA2 includes a transmissive portion TA capable of transmitting light and / or sound, the number of auxiliary sub-pixels sPX arranged per unit area in the second display area DA2 can be less than the number of sub-pixels PX arranged per unit area in the first display area DA1.

[0048] The second display area DA2 can be arranged to one side of the first display area DA1. Figure 1 In this embodiment, the second display area DA2 is positioned above the first display area DA1, thus the second display area DA2 is located between the non-display area NDA and the first display area DA1. However, the embodiment is not limited to this. Various modifications can be made to the second display area DA2; for example, the second display area DA2 can be surrounded by the first display area DA1.

[0049] Although an organic light-emitting display panel will now be shown and described as display panel 10 according to an embodiment, the display panel according to the embodiment is not limited thereto. According to another embodiment, various types of display panels (such as inorganic light-emitting display panels and quantum dot light-emitting display panels) can be used.

[0050] Despite Figure 1 The second display area DA2 is disposed above the first display area DA1, which has a rectangular shape, but the embodiment is not limited to this. For example, the shape of the first display area DA1 can be circular, elliptical, or polygonal (such as triangle or pentagon) other than rectangular. For example, the second display area DA2 can be disposed inside the first display area DA1, and can be disposed in various shapes.

[0051] The non-display area NDA, which is the area where no sub-pixels PX and auxiliary sub-pixels sPX are arranged, can be an area where no image is displayed. Power supply wiring for driving the sub-pixels PX and auxiliary sub-pixels sPX can be arranged in the non-display area NDA. Additionally, pads (or solder pads) can be arranged in the non-display area NDA, and integrated circuit devices (such as driver integrated circuits (ICs) including driving circuit units or printed circuit boards) and pads can be electrically connected to each other in the non-display area NDA.

[0052] For example, the non-display area NDA can be located outside the first display area DA1 and the second display area DA2, and the non-display area NDA can surround the first display area DA1 and the second display area DA2.

[0053] For reference, since the display panel 10 includes a substrate 100, the substrate 100 can be considered to have a first display area DA1, a second display area DA2, and a non-display area NDA. A detailed description of the substrate 100 will be provided later.

[0054] Multiple transistors can be arranged in a first display area DA1 and a second display area DA2. Among the multiple transistors, depending on the transistor type (N-type or P-type) and / or operating conditions, the first terminal of the transistor can be either a source electrode or a drain electrode, while the second terminal of the transistor can be either a source electrode or a drain electrode, different from the first terminal. For example, when the first terminal is a source electrode, the second terminal can be a drain electrode.

[0055] For ease of explanation, Figure 1 Each of the sub-pixel PX, auxiliary sub-pixel sPX, and transmission portion TA is shown as having a rectangular shape; however, the shape of each of the auxiliary sub-pixel sPX and transmission portion TA is not limited to this and can be modified in various ways. Additionally, Figure 1 The sub-pixels PX, auxiliary sub-pixels sPX, and transmissive portions TA are arranged side by side; however, the arrangement of the sub-pixels PX, auxiliary sub-pixels sPX, and transmissive portions TA is not limited to this and can be modified in various ways.

[0056] Figure 2 This is a schematic plan view of the display panel 10 according to an embodiment. For reference, in Figure 2 In the description, references above can be omitted. Figure 1 The provided description is the same as the description.

[0057] Despite Figure 1 The second display area DA2 is arranged on one side of the first display area DA1, but the embodiment is not limited to this. For example, as Figure 2As shown, the second display area DA2 can be included as an area corresponding to sensors or the like arranged below the second display area DA2. In this case, the second display area DA2 can be arranged inside the first display area DA1 and can be surrounded by the first display area DA1.

[0058] For ease of explanation, Figure 2 Each of the sub-pixel PX, auxiliary sub-pixel sPX, and transmission portion TA is shown as having a rectangular shape; however, the shape of each of the sub-pixel PX, auxiliary sub-pixel sPX, and transmission portion TA is not limited to this and can be modified in various ways. Additionally, Figure 2 The auxiliary sub-pixels sPX and the transmissive portion TA are arranged side by side; however, the arrangement of the auxiliary sub-pixels sPX and the transmissive portion TA is not limited to this and can be modified in various ways.

[0059] Figure 3 Can be along Figure 1 The schematic cross-section of the display panel 10 is corresponding to the line A-A'.

[0060] For reference, along Figure 1 The schematic cross-sectional view taken along line A-A' shows a cross-sectional view of a sub-pixel PX, a transmissive portion TA, and an auxiliary sub-pixel sPX. For ease of explanation, it can also be a schematic cross-sectional view based on the boundary between the first display area DA1 and the second display area DA2. Therefore, Figure 3 The schematic sectional view can also be understood as based on Figure 2 A schematic cross-sectional view of the boundary between the first display area DA1 and the second display area DA2.

[0061] like Figure 3 As shown, the component 20 corresponding to the second display area DA2 can be disposed below the display panel 10.

[0062] The display panel 10 may include a substrate 100, a display element layer 200 disposed on the substrate 100, and a thin film encapsulation layer 300 serving as an encapsulation member sealing the display element layer 200. The display panel 10 may also include a lower protective film 175 disposed below the substrate 100.

[0063] Substrate 100 may comprise glass or a polymeric resin. Examples of polymeric resins may include polyethersulfone, polyacrylate, polyetherimide, polyethylene naphthalate, polyethylene terephthalate, polyphenylene sulfide, polyarylate, polyimide, polycarbonate, and cellulose acetate propionate. Substrate 100 comprising a polymeric resin may be flexible, rollable, or bendable. Substrate 100 may have a multilayer structure (not shown), comprising an inorganic layer and a layer comprising the aforementioned polymeric resin.

[0064] The display element layer 200 may include a circuit layer, which includes a first thin-film transistor (TFT) and a second thin-film transistor (TFT'), a main organic light-emitting diode (OLED) and an auxiliary organic light-emitting diode (OLED') as display elements, and an inorganic insulating layer (IL) between them.

[0065] In the first display area DA1, sub-pixels PX comprising a first thin-film transistor (TFT) and a main organic light-emitting diode (OLED) connected to the first TFT can be arranged. In the second display area DA2, auxiliary sub-pixels sPX comprising a second thin-film transistor (TFT)' and an auxiliary organic light-emitting diode (OLED)' connected to the second TFT' can be arranged.

[0066] In the second display area DA2, a transmissive portion TA in which no display element is arranged can be arranged. The transmissive portion TA can be understood as a transmissive area that transmits light / signals emitted by component 20 or light / signals incident on component 20.

[0067] Component 20 may be located in the second display area DA2. Component 20 may be an electronic component that uses light or sound. For example, component 20 may be a sensor that receives and uses light (such as an infrared sensor), a sensor that outputs and senses light or sound to measure distance or identify fingerprints, a small lamp that outputs light, or a speaker that outputs sound. Electronic components that use light may use light of various wavelengths, such as visible light, infrared light, and ultraviolet light. Multiple components 20 may be arranged in the second display area DA2. For example, both the light-emitting device and the light-receiving device that are components 20 may be included in a single second display area DA2. Alternatively, both the light-emitting part and the light-receiving part may be included in a single component 20.

[0068] The lower electrode layer BSM can be disposed in the second display area DA2. The lower electrode layer BSM can be disposed corresponding to the area below the second thin-film transistor TFT'. The lower electrode layer BSM can prevent external light from reaching the auxiliary sub-pixels sPX, including the second thin-film transistor TFT'. For example, the lower electrode layer BSM can prevent light emitted from component 20 from reaching the auxiliary sub-pixels sPX.

[0069] According to an embodiment, an electrostatic voltage or signal can be applied to the lower electrode layer BSM, and the application of an electrostatic voltage or signal to the lower electrode layer BSM can prevent the pixel circuit from being damaged by electrostatic discharge.

[0070] The thin-film encapsulation layer 300 may include at least one inorganic encapsulation layer and at least one organic encapsulation layer. For example, the thin-film encapsulation layer 300 may represent a first inorganic encapsulation layer 310, a second inorganic encapsulation layer 330, and an organic encapsulation layer 320 therebetween.

[0071] The first inorganic encapsulation layer 310 and the second inorganic encapsulation layer 330 may include at least one inorganic insulating material, such as aluminum oxide, titanium oxide, tantalum oxide, hafnium oxide, zinc oxide, silicon oxide, silicon nitride, and / or silicon oxynitride. The organic encapsulation layer 320 may include polymeric materials. Examples of polymeric materials may include acrylic resins, epoxy resins, polyimides, and polyethylene.

[0072] The lower protective film 175 can be attached to the lower surface of the substrate 100 and can support and protect the substrate 100. The lower protective film 175 may include an opening 175OP corresponding to the second display area DA2. The lower protective film 175 can improve the light transmittance of the second display area DA2 by including the opening 175OP. The lower protective film 175 may include polyethylene terephthalate (PET) or polyimide (PI).

[0073] The second display area DA2 can have a larger area than the area where the component 20 is arranged. Therefore, the area of ​​the opening 175OP included in the lower protective film 175 can be different from the area of ​​the second display area DA2. For example, the area of ​​the opening 175OP can be smaller than the area of ​​the second display area DA2.

[0074] Optionally, multiple components 20 can be arranged in the second display area DA2. The multiple components 20 can perform different functions. For example, one of the multiple components 20 can be a camera, while another can be an infrared sensor.

[0075] Although not shown, components such as input sensing elements for sensing touch input, anti-reflective elements including polarizers and delay units, color filters and black matrices, and transparent windows may be arranged on the display panel 10.

[0076] According to this embodiment, the thin-film encapsulation layer 300 serves as an encapsulation component for sealing the display element layer 200, but the embodiment is not limited thereto. For example, an encapsulation substrate bonded to the substrate 100 by a sealant or glass frit can be used as a component for sealing the display element layer 200.

[0077] Figure 4 It shows the respective along Figure 1 A schematic cross-sectional view of the display panel 10 taken by lines I-I' and II-II'.

[0078] For reference, at the level of a person skilled in the art, along Figure 1 The line I-I' intercepted Figure 4 The schematic sectional view can be understood as from Figure 2 A schematic cross-sectional view obtained from the first display area DA1, and along Figure 1The line II-II' intercepted Figure 4 The schematic sectional view can be understood as from Figure 2 A schematic cross-sectional view obtained from the second display area DA2.

[0079] like Figure 4 As shown, sub-pixels PX can be arranged in the first display area DA1, and auxiliary sub-pixels sPX and transmissive portions TA can be arranged in the second display area DA2.

[0080] For example, a sub-pixel PX may include a first thin-film transistor (TFT), a main storage capacitor (Cst), and a main organic light-emitting diode (OLED). An auxiliary sub-pixel sPX may include a second thin-film transistor (TFT'), an auxiliary storage capacitor (Cst'), and an auxiliary organic light-emitting diode (OLED'). The transmissive portion TA may include an opening region TAH corresponding to the transmissive portion TA.

[0081] Below the second display area DA2, component 20 may be arranged. Component 20 may be a camera for capturing images or an infrared (IR) sensor for transmitting / receiving IR light. Because the transmissive portion TA is arranged in the second display area DA2, the transmissive portion TA can transmit light transmitted to / received from component 20. For example, light emitted from component 20 in the z-direction can travel through the transmissive portion TA, and light generated from outside the display device and incident on component 20 in the -z-direction can travel through the transmissive portion TA. According to an embodiment, component 20 may include multiple image sensors, and one image sensor may be arranged corresponding to one transmissive portion TA.

[0082] The structure in which components including those in the display panel 10 according to the embodiment are stacked will now be described.

[0083] The substrate 100 may include glass, metal, or polymer resin. The substrate 100 may include polymer resins such as polyethersulfone, polyacrylate, polyetherimide, polyethylene naphthalate, polyethylene terephthalate, polyphenylene sulfide, polyarylate, polyimide, polycarbonate, or cellulose acetate propionate.

[0084] The substrate 100 may have a multilayer structure comprising two layers and a barrier layer, wherein both layers comprise a polymer resin, and the barrier layer comprises an inorganic material (such as silicon oxide, silicon nitride, or silicon oxynitride) and is located between the two layers. Various modifications can be made in this manner.

[0085] A buffer layer 111 may be positioned on a substrate 100 and may reduce or prevent the penetration of foreign matter, moisture, or ambient air from beneath the substrate 100, and may provide a flat surface on the substrate 100. The buffer layer 111 may comprise inorganic materials (such as oxides or nitrides), organic materials, or organic and inorganic compounds, and may be a single layer or multiple layers of inorganic and organic materials. A barrier layer (not shown) may be positioned between the substrate 100 and the buffer layer 111 to prevent the penetration of ambient air. According to some embodiments, the buffer layer 111 may comprise silicon oxide (SiO2) or silicon nitride (SiN). x For example, buffer layer 111 may include a first buffer layer 111a and a second buffer layer 111b, with one of the first buffer layer 111a and the second buffer layer 111b stacked on top of the other.

[0086] In the second display area DA2, the lower electrode layer BSM may be located between the first buffer layer 111a and the second buffer layer 111b. According to another embodiment, the lower electrode layer BSM may be located between the substrate 100 and the first buffer layer 111a. The lower electrode layer BSM may be located below the second thin-film transistor TFT' and may prevent the characteristics of the second thin-film transistor TFT' from being degraded due to light emitted from, for example, component 20.

[0087] The lower electrode layer (BSM) can be connected to the wiring GCL arranged on different layers via contact holes. The lower electrode layer (BSM) can receive static voltage or signals from the wiring GCL. For example, the lower electrode layer (BSM) can receive drive voltage or scan signals. When the lower electrode layer (BSM) receives static voltage or signals, the possibility of electrostatic discharge can be significantly reduced. The lower electrode layer (BSM) can include aluminum (Al), platinum (Pt), palladium (Pd), silver (Ag), magnesium (Mg), gold (Au), nickel (Ni), neodymium (Nd), iridium (Ir), chromium (Cr), lithium (Li), calcium (Ca), molybdenum (Mo), titanium (Ti), tungsten (W), and / or copper (Cu). The lower electrode layer (BSM) can be a single layer or multiple layers comprising the aforementioned materials.

[0088] A first thin-film transistor (TFT) and / or a second thin-film transistor (TFT') may be disposed on a buffer layer 111. The first TFT includes a first semiconductor layer A1, a first gate electrode G1, a first source electrode S1, and a first drain electrode D1. The second TFT includes a second semiconductor layer A2, a second gate electrode G2, a second source electrode S2, and a second drain electrode D2. The first TFT can be connected to the main organic light-emitting diode (OLED) in the first display area DA1 and can drive the OLED. The second TFT can be connected to the auxiliary organic light-emitting diode (OLED') in the second display area DA2 and can drive the auxiliary OLED.

[0089] The first semiconductor layer A1 and the second semiconductor layer A2 may be on the buffer layer 111 and may include polycrystalline silicon. According to another embodiment, the first semiconductor layer A1 and the second semiconductor layer A2 may include amorphous silicon. According to another embodiment, the first semiconductor layer A1 and the second semiconductor layer A2 may include an oxide selected from at least one of the following: indium (In), gallium (Ga), tin (Sn), zirconium (Zr), vanadium (V), hafnium (Hf), cadmium (Cd), germanium (Ge), chromium (Cr), titanium (Ti), and zinc (Zn). The first semiconductor layer A1 and the second semiconductor layer A2 may include a channel region and impurity-doped source and drain regions.

[0090] The second semiconductor layer A2 can be stacked with the lower electrode layer BSM, and the second buffer layer 111b is located between the second semiconductor layer A2 and the lower electrode layer BSM. According to an embodiment, the width of the second semiconductor layer A2 can be smaller than the width of the lower electrode layer BSM. Therefore, when projection is performed in a direction perpendicular to the substrate 100, the second semiconductor layer A2 can be completely stacked with the lower electrode layer BSM.

[0091] The first gate insulating layer 112 may cover the first semiconductor layer A1 and the second semiconductor layer A2. The first gate insulating layer 112 may include an inorganic insulating material, such as silicon oxide (SiO2) or silicon nitride (SiN). x ), silicon oxynitride (SiON), aluminum oxide (Al2O3), titanium oxide (TiO2), tantalum oxide (Ta2O5), hafnium oxide (HfO2) or zinc oxide (ZnO) x The first gate insulating layer 112 may be a single layer or multiple layers comprising the aforementioned inorganic insulating material.

[0092] The first gate electrode G1 and the second gate electrode G2 are located above the first gate insulating layer 112, and are stacked with the first semiconductor layer A1 and the second semiconductor layer A2, respectively. The first gate electrode G1 and the second gate electrode G2 may include molybdenum (Mo), aluminum (Al), copper (Cu), or titanium (Ti), and may both be single-layer or multi-layer. For example, the first gate electrode G1 and the second gate electrode G2 may both be single Mo layers.

[0093] The second gate insulating layer 113 may cover the first gate electrode G1 and the second gate electrode G2. The second gate insulating layer 113 may include an inorganic insulating material, such as silicon oxide (SiO2) or silicon nitride (SiN). x ), silicon oxynitride (SiON), aluminum oxide (Al2O3), titanium oxide (TiO2), tantalum oxide (Ta2O5), hafnium oxide (HfO2) or zinc oxide (ZnO) x The second gate insulating layer 113 may be a single layer or multiple layers comprising the aforementioned inorganic insulating material.

[0094] The first upper electrode CE2 of the main storage capacitor Cst and the second upper electrode CE2' of the auxiliary storage capacitor Cst' can be arranged above the second gate insulating layer 113.

[0095] In the first display area DA1, the first upper electrode CE2 can be stacked with the first gate electrode G1. The stacked first gate electrode G1 and the first upper electrode CE2, together with the second gate insulating layer 113 between the first gate electrode G1 and the first upper electrode CE2, can form the main storage capacitor Cst. The first gate electrode G1 can be the first lower electrode CE1 of the main storage capacitor Cst.

[0096] In the second display area DA2, the second upper electrode CE2' can be stacked with the second gate electrode G2. The stacked second gate electrode G2 and the second upper electrode CE2', together with the second gate insulating layer 113 between the second gate electrode G2 and the second upper electrode CE2', can form an auxiliary storage capacitor Cst'. The second gate electrode G2 can be the second lower electrode CE1' of the auxiliary storage capacitor Cst'.

[0097] The first upper electrode CE2 and the second upper electrode CE2' may include aluminum (Al), platinum (Pt), palladium (Pd), silver (Ag), magnesium (Mg), gold (Au), nickel (Ni), neodymium (Nd), iridium (Ir), chromium (Cr), calcium (Ca), molybdenum (Mo), titanium (Ti), tungsten (W), and copper (Cu), and may both be a single layer or multiple layers of the aforementioned materials.

[0098] The interlayer insulating layer 115 may cover the first upper electrode CE2 and the second upper electrode CE2'. The interlayer insulating layer 115 may include silicon oxide (SiO2) or silicon nitride (SiN). x Examples of silicon oxynitride (SiON), aluminum oxide (Al2O3), titanium oxide (TiO2), tantalum oxide (Ta2O5), hafnium oxide (HfO2), or zinc oxide (ZnO2) are included.

[0099] When the first gate insulating layer 112, the second gate insulating layer 113, and the interlayer insulating layer 115 are collectively referred to as the inorganic insulating layer IL, the structure in which the inorganic insulating layer IL is stacked on the substrate 100 can have a transmittance of about 90% or greater relative to infrared wavelengths. For example, light with wavelengths of 900 nm to 1100 nm passing through the substrate 100 and the inorganic insulating layer IL can have a transmittance of about 90%.

[0100] The first source electrode S1, the second source electrode S2, and the first drain electrode D1 and the second drain electrode D2 are located on the interlayer insulating layer 115. Each of the first source electrode S1, the second source electrode S2, the first drain electrode D1, and the second drain electrode D2 may include a conductive material comprising Mo, Al, Cu, and Ti, and may be a multilayer or a single layer comprising the aforementioned materials. For example, each of the first source electrode S1, the second source electrode S2, the first drain electrode D1, and the second drain electrode D2 may be a Ti / Al / Ti multilayer.

[0101] The planarization layer 117 may cover the first source electrode S1 and the second source electrode S2, as well as the first drain electrode D1 and the second drain electrode D2. The planarization layer 117 may have a flat upper surface, such that the first pixel electrode 221 and the second pixel electrode 221' located thereon are formed flatly.

[0102] The planarization layer 117 may be a single layer comprising organic material or a multilayer formed by stacking single layers comprising organic material. The planarization layer 117 may include commercial polymers such as benzocyclobutene (BCB), polyimide, hexamethyldisiloxane (HMDSO), polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) or polystyrene (PS), polymer derivatives having phenolic groups, acrylic polymers, imide polymers, acrylate polymers, amide polymers, fluorinated polymers, p-xylene polymers, vinyl alcohol polymers or blends thereof.

[0103] One of the first source electrode S1 and the first drain electrode D1 of the first thin-film transistor TFT can be formed in the planarization layer 117 through an opening therethrough, and the first pixel electrode 221 can contact the first source electrode S1 or the first drain electrode D1 through the opening and can be electrically connected to the first thin-film transistor TFT.

[0104] One of the second source electrode S2 and the second drain electrode D2 of the second thin film transistor TFT' can be formed in the planarization layer 117 through another opening exposed thereto, and the second pixel electrode 221' can contact the second source electrode S2 or the second drain electrode D2 through the opening and can be electrically connected to the second thin film transistor TFT'.

[0105] The first pixel electrode 221 and the second pixel electrode 221' may include conductive oxides, such as indium tin oxide (ITO), indium zinc oxide (IZO), zinc oxide (ZnO), indium oxide (In2O3), indium gallium oxide (IGO), or aluminum zinc oxide (AZO). According to another embodiment, the first pixel electrode 221 and the second pixel electrode 221' may include a reflective layer comprising, for example, silver (Ag), magnesium (Mg), aluminum (Al), platinum (Pt), palladium (Pd), gold (Au), nickel (Ni), neodymium (Nd), iridium (Ir), chromium (Cr), or compounds or mixtures of these materials. According to another embodiment, the first pixel electrode 221 and the second pixel electrode 221' may also include a film formed of ITO, IZO, ZnO, or In2O3 above / below the aforementioned reflective layer. According to embodiments, each of the first pixel electrode 221 and the second pixel electrode 221' may have an ITO / Ag / ITO stacked structure.

[0106] The pixel defining layer 119 may cover the edges of each of the first pixel electrode 221 and the second pixel electrode 221'. The pixel defining layer 119 is stacked with the first pixel electrode 221 and the second pixel electrode 221', and includes a first opening OP1 and a second opening OP2 defining the light-emitting regions of the sub-pixel PX and the auxiliary sub-pixel sPX. The pixel defining layer 119 can prevent arcing or the like from occurring at the edges of the first pixel electrode 221 and the second pixel electrode 221' by increasing the distance between the edges of the first pixel electrode 221 and the second pixel electrode 221' and the portion of the counter electrode 223 on the pixel defining layer 119. The pixel defining layer 119 may be formed from an organic insulating material (such as polyimide, polyamide, acrylic resin, benzocyclobutene, hexamethyldisiloxane (HMDSO), or phenolic resin) via spin coating or the like.

[0107] When the planarization layer 117 and the pixel defining layer 119 are collectively referred to as the organic insulating layer, the organic insulating layer can have a transmittance of about 90% or greater relative to infrared wavelengths. For example, light with wavelengths of 900 nm to 1100 nm passing through the organic insulating layer can have a transmittance of about 90%.

[0108] The first emitting layer 222b and the second emitting layer 222b' are respectively disposed within the first opening OP1 and the second opening OP2 of the pixel defining layer 119, so as to correspond to the first pixel electrode 221 and the second pixel electrode 221' respectively. The first emitting layer 222b and the second emitting layer 222b' may include high molecular weight materials or low molecular weight materials, and may emit red light, green light, blue light or white light.

[0109] The organic functional layer 222e may be on and / or below the first emission layer 222b and the second emission layer 222b'. The organic functional layer 222e may include the first functional layer 222a and / or the second functional layer 222c. The first functional layer 222a or the second functional layer 222c may be omitted.

[0110] The first functional layer 222a may be located below the first emitting layer 222b and the second emitting layer 222b'. The first functional layer 222a may be a single layer or multiple layers comprising organic materials. The first functional layer 222a may be a hole transport layer (HTL) with a single-layer structure. Optionally, the first functional layer 222a may include a hole injection layer (HIL) and an HTL. The first functional layer 222a may be integrally formed to correspond to the sub-pixels PX and auxiliary sub-pixels sPX included in the first display area DA1 and the second display area DA2. Therefore, the first functional layer 222a may be arranged to include an opening corresponding to the transmissive portion TA.

[0111] The second functional layer 222c may be located above the first emitting layer 222b and the second emitting layer 222b'. The second functional layer 222c may be a single layer or multiple layers comprising organic materials. The second functional layer 222c may include an electron transport layer (ETL) and / or an electron injection layer (EIL). The second functional layer 222c may be integrally formed to correspond to the sub-pixels PX and auxiliary sub-pixels sPX included in the first display area DA1 and the second display area DA2. Therefore, the second functional layer 222c may be arranged to include openings corresponding to the transmissive portion TA.

[0112] Counter electrode 223 is disposed on the second functional layer 222c. Counter electrode 223 may include a conductive material with low work function. For example, counter electrode 223 may include a (semi-)transparent layer comprising, for example, silver (Ag), magnesium (Mg), aluminum (Al), platinum (Pt), palladium (Pd), gold (Au), nickel (Ni), neodymium (Nd), iridium (Ir), chromium (Cr), lithium (Li), calcium (Ca), or alloys of these materials. Optionally, counter electrode 223 may also include a layer (such as ITO, IZO, ZnO, or In2O3) on a (semi-)transparent layer comprising any of the above materials. Counter electrode 223 may be integrally formed to correspond to sub-pixels PX and auxiliary sub-pixels sPX included in the first display area DA1 and the second display area DA2.

[0113] The layer arranged in the first display area DA1, from the first pixel electrode 221 to the counter electrode 223, can constitute a main organic light-emitting diode (OLED). The layer arranged in the second display area DA2, from the second pixel electrode 221' to the counter electrode 223, can constitute an auxiliary organic light-emitting diode (OLED').

[0114] An upper layer 250, comprising organic material, can be formed on the counter electrode 223. The upper layer 250 can be configured to protect the counter electrode 223 and also improve light extraction efficiency. The upper layer 250 may comprise an organic material having a higher refractive index than the counter electrode 223. Optionally, the upper layer 250 may be a stack of layers with different refractive indices. For example, the upper layer 250 can be configured by stacking a high refractive index layer, a low refractive index layer, and another high refractive index layer in the order stated herein. In this case, the high refractive index layer may have a refractive index of 1.7 or greater, and the low refractive index layer may have a refractive index of 1.3 or less.

[0115] The upper layer 250 may additionally include lithium fluoride (LiF). Alternatively, the upper layer 250 may include an inorganic insulating material, such as silicon oxide (SiO2) or silicon nitride (SiN). x ).

[0116] According to this embodiment, the first functional layer 222a, the second functional layer 222c, the counter electrode 223, and the upper layer 250 may include an opening region TAH corresponding to the transmission portion TA. In other words, the first functional layer 222a, the second functional layer 222c, the counter electrode 223, and the upper layer 250 may each include an opening corresponding to the transmission portion TA. The corresponding openings of the first functional layer 222a, the second functional layer 222c, the counter electrode 223, and the upper layer 250 can be formed by laser. According to the embodiment, the openings forming the opening region TAH may have substantially the same width. For example, the width of the opening of the counter electrode 223 may be substantially the same as the width of the opening region TAH.

[0117] According to this embodiment, the first functional layer 222a, the second functional layer 222c, and the upper layer 250 can be omitted. In this case, the opening of the counter electrode 223 can be an opening region TAH.

[0118] The correspondence between the opening region TAH and the transmission portion TA can mean that the opening region TAH and the transmission portion TA are superimposed. In this case, the opening region TAH can have a smaller area than the first hole H1 formed in the inorganic insulating layer IL. Therefore, Figure 4 It is shown that the width Wt of the opening region TAH is less than the width W1 of the first hole H1, and the width W2 of the second hole H2 of the planarization layer 117 can be greater than the width W1 of the first hole H1. The area of ​​the opening region TAH can be defined as the area of ​​the narrowest opening.

[0119] According to an embodiment, the first functional layer 222a, the second functional layer 222c, the counter electrode 223, and the upper layer 250 may be located on the corresponding side surfaces of the first hole H1, the second hole H2, and the third hole H3. According to an embodiment, the inclination of the corresponding side surfaces of the first hole H1, the second hole H2, and the third hole H3 relative to the upper surface of the substrate 100 may be gentler than the inclination of the side surface of the opening region TAH relative to the upper surface of the substrate 100.

[0120] Since forming the open region TAH means removing components such as the counter electrode 223 from the transmission portion TA, the transmittance in the transmission portion TA can be significantly improved.

[0121] The main organic light-emitting diode (OLED) and the auxiliary organic light-emitting diode (OLED') can be sealed by a thin-film encapsulation layer 300. The thin-film encapsulation layer 300 can be located on the upper layer 250. The thin-film encapsulation layer 300 can prevent external moisture or foreign matter from penetrating into the main OLED and the auxiliary OLED'.

[0122] The thin-film encapsulation layer 300 may include at least one inorganic encapsulation layer and at least one organic encapsulation layer, and may have a structure in which a first inorganic encapsulation layer 310, an organic encapsulation layer 320, and a second inorganic encapsulation layer 330 are stacked. However, according to another embodiment, the number of organic encapsulation layers 320, the number of inorganic encapsulation layers 310 and 330, and the stacking order of the organic encapsulation layers 320 and the inorganic encapsulation layers 310 and 330 may be modified.

[0123] The first inorganic encapsulation layer 310 and the second inorganic encapsulation layer 330 may comprise at least one inorganic insulating material (such as alumina, titanium oxide, tantalum oxide, hafnium oxide, zinc oxide, silicon oxide, silicon nitride, and silicon oxynitride) and may be formed via chemical vapor deposition (CVD) or the like. The organic encapsulation layer 320 may comprise a polymeric material. Examples of polymeric materials may include polysiloxane resins, acrylic resins, epoxy resins, polyimides, and polyethylene.

[0124] The first inorganic encapsulation layer 310, the organic encapsulation layer 320, and the second inorganic encapsulation layer 330 can all be integrally configured to cover the first display area DA1 and the second display area DA2. Therefore, the first inorganic encapsulation layer 310, the organic encapsulation layer 320, and the second inorganic encapsulation layer 330 can be arranged within the opening area TAH.

[0125] For example, the organic encapsulation layer 320 can be integrally formed to cover the first display area DA1 and the second display area DA2, but may not exist in the transmissive portion TA. In other words, the organic encapsulation layer 320 may include an opening corresponding to the transmissive portion TA. In this case, the first inorganic encapsulation layer 310 and the second inorganic encapsulation layer 330 can contact each other within the opening region TAH.

[0126] For example, the second opening OP2 defining the light-emitting region EA2 of the auxiliary sub-pixel sPX can have a larger size than the first opening OP1 defining the light-emitting region EA1 of the sub-pixel PX. Therefore, when the auxiliary sub-pixel sPX and the sub-pixel PX receive the same current, the auxiliary sub-pixel sPX can provide greater brightness than the sub-pixel PX.

[0127] Because the number of auxiliary sub-pixels sPX per unit area of ​​the second display area DA2 is less than the number of auxiliary sub-pixels sPX per unit area of ​​the first display area DA1, the brightness achieved per unit area of ​​the first display area DA1 can be the same as the brightness achieved per unit area of ​​the second display area DA2.

[0128] Figure 5 and Figure 6 This is a schematic representation of display panel 10. Figure 1 A plan view of the sub-pixel pattern of the first display area DA1.

[0129] Figure 5 and Figure 6 The subpixel pattern shown is just an example, and various modified subpixel patterns can be formed in [the example]. Figure 1 In the first display area DA1.

[0130] For example, the sub-pixels of the first display area DA1 may include a sub-pixel PB that emits light in a first band (e.g., a band in the blue region of visible light), a sub-pixel PG that emits light in a second band (e.g., a band in the green region of visible light), and a sub-pixel PR that emits light in a third band (e.g., a band in the red region of visible light).

[0131] For example, Figure 5 The corresponding shapes of the sub-pixels PB, PG, and PR in the model can be approximately rectangular, and their corners can be rounded (rounded). For example, Figure 6 The corresponding shapes of the sub-pixels PB, PG, and PR in the image can be approximately circular.

[0132] For example, Figure 5 and Figure 6The sizes of subpixels PB, PG, and PR can be different from each other. The area of ​​subpixel PB, which emits light in the first band, can be the largest, and the area of ​​subpixel PG, which emits light in the second band, can be the smallest. The area of ​​subpixel PR, which emits light in the third band, can be smaller than the area of ​​subpixel PB, which emits light in the first band, but larger than the area of ​​subpixel PG, which emits light in the second band.

[0133] In the following text, in the disclosure, “sharing” a specific element can mean that two or more elements commonly include the specific element. Two or more points or pixel groups “sharing” a specific subpixel can mean that the specific subpixel participates in the driving of the two or more points or pixel groups.

[0134] Multiple auxiliary subpixels can be grouped into pixel groups, and a pixel group can be a unit element driven as a point on the screen. For example, when a point on the screen is lit, it may mean that an auxiliary subpixel (or at least one of the auxiliary subpixels defined as a pixel group corresponding to the lit point) is turned on.

[0135] Figure 7 This is a schematic representation of display panel 10. Figure 1 A plan view of the auxiliary subpixel pattern of the second display area DA2. For reference, in Figure 7 In the description, references above can be omitted. Figures 1 to 6 The provided description is the same as the description.

[0136] Multiple auxiliary subpixels and pixel groups can be defined and arranged on the substrate 100. For example... Figure 7 As shown, in a planar view, virtual polygons and pixel groups can be arranged to overlap each other. Virtual line segments that constitute virtual polygons in a planar view can also be arranged to overlap each other. For ease of explanation, Figure 7 Only some virtual polygons are shown, but it is understood that even in areas where virtual polygons are not explicitly shown, auxiliary subpixel patterns can be interpreted based on virtual polygons.

[0137] For example, the auxiliary sub-pixels of the second display area DA2 may include a first auxiliary sub-pixel PX1 that emits light in a first wavelength band (e.g., a wavelength in the blue region of visible light), a second auxiliary sub-pixel PX2 that emits light in a second wavelength band (e.g., a wavelength in the green region of visible light), and a third auxiliary sub-pixel PX3 that emits light in a third wavelength band (e.g., a wavelength in the red region of visible light). For example, the shape of the auxiliary sub-pixels of the second display area DA2 in a planar view may be substantially circular.

[0138] The shared subpixel described below may not be a second auxiliary subpixel emitting light in the second wavelength band. Because reducing the number of second auxiliary subpixels emitting light in the second wavelength band, which is most sensitively perceived by the human eye, could lead to a significant deterioration in image quality, the shared subpixel described below could be a first auxiliary subpixel emitting light in the first wavelength band or a third auxiliary subpixel emitting light in the third wavelength band. Therefore, it is necessary to utilize auxiliary subpixels emitting light in a wavelength band to which the human eye is relatively less sensitive as shared subpixels. When a first auxiliary subpixel emitting light in the first wavelength band, which is least sensitively perceived by the human eye, is used as a shared subpixel (described later), the user will perceive a minimal reduction in image quality, even when the shared subpixel is used in a dot display.

[0139] The first virtual polygon PO1 can be adjacent to the second virtual polygon PO2, and the first virtual polygon PO1 and the second virtual polygon PO2 can share virtual line segments. The first virtual polygon PO1 can be adjacent to the third virtual polygon PO3, and the first virtual polygon PO1 and the third virtual polygon PO3 can share virtual line segments. The third virtual polygon PO3 can be adjacent to the second virtual polygon PO2, and the third virtual polygon PO3 and the second virtual polygon PO2 can share virtual line segments. For example, the first virtual polygon PO1 to the third virtual polygon PO3 can be regular hexagons. For example, when the virtual polygon is a regular hexagon, the virtual polygon can share adjacent sides with other adjacent virtual polygons. As another example, when the virtual polygon is a regular hexagon, all pixel groups superimposed on a virtual polygon that is a regular hexagon can become a single point.

[0140] For example, a first pixel group PG1 may be disposed on a substrate 100 and may be disposed to overlap with a first virtual line segment LS1 forming a first virtual polygon PO1. The first pixel group PG1 may include at least three auxiliary sub-pixels. For example, the first pixel group PG1 may include a first auxiliary sub-pixel PX1, a second auxiliary sub-pixel PX2, and a third auxiliary sub-pixel PX3. For example, the first pixel group PG1 may be driven to correspond to a first point on the screen and may include a common sub-pixel, and the first common sub-pixel CP may be the first auxiliary sub-pixel PX1.

[0141] For example, the second pixel group PG2 can be arranged on the base 100 and can be arranged to overlap with the second virtual line segment LS2 forming the first virtual polygon PO1. The second virtual line segment LS2 and the first virtual line segment LS1 can share a vertex PI. The second pixel group PG2 can include at least three auxiliary sub-pixels. For example, the second pixel group PG2 can include a first auxiliary sub-pixel PX1, a second auxiliary sub-pixel PX2, and a third auxiliary sub-pixel PX3. For example, the second pixel group PG2 can be driven to correspond to a second point on the screen, can include a first common sub-pixel CP, and can share the first common sub-pixel CP with the first pixel group PG1.

[0142] For example, a third pixel group PG3 can be disposed on a substrate 100 and can be disposed to overlap with a third virtual line segment LS3 forming a second virtual polygon PO2. The third virtual line segment LS3, the first virtual line segment LS1, and the second virtual line segment LS2 can share a vertex PI. The third pixel group PG3 can include at least three auxiliary sub-pixels. For example, the third pixel group PG3 can include a first auxiliary sub-pixel PX1, a second auxiliary sub-pixel PX2, and a third auxiliary sub-pixel PX3. For example, the third pixel group PG3 can be driven to correspond to a third point on the screen, can include a first common sub-pixel CP, and can share the first common sub-pixel CP with the first pixel group PG1 and the second pixel group PG2.

[0143] For example, the first common sub-pixel CP can be set to overlap with a vertex PI shared by the first virtual line segment LS1, the second virtual line segment LS2, and the third virtual line segment LS3. The first common sub-pixel CP can be the first auxiliary sub-pixel PX1 as described above, and the cross-sectional area of ​​the first common sub-pixel CP can be greater than the cross-sectional area of ​​the second auxiliary sub-pixel PX2 and the cross-sectional area of ​​the third auxiliary sub-pixel PX3.

[0144] For example, the first pixel group PG1 to the third pixel group PG3 can be arranged to extend radially from the first common sub-pixel CP, the first pixel group PG1 and the second pixel group PG2 can be arranged to overlap with the first virtual polygon PO1, and the third pixel group PG3 can be arranged to overlap with the second virtual polygon PO2 adjacent to the first virtual polygon PO1.

[0145] The first transmissive portion TA1 can be placed within the first virtual polygon PO1. Multiple auxiliary sub-pixels arranged to overlap with the virtual line segments forming the first virtual polygon PO1 can be arranged around the first transmissive portion TA1 in a planar view. For example, the shape of the first transmissive portion TA1 can be circular in a planar view. However, the shape of the first transmissive portion TA1 is just an example and can therefore be modified differently.

[0146] The second transmissive portion TA2 can be placed within the second virtual polygon PO2. Multiple auxiliary sub-pixels arranged to overlap with the virtual line segments forming the second virtual polygon PO2 can be arranged around the second transmissive portion TA2 in the planar view. For example, the shape of the second transmissive portion TA2 can be circular in the planar view. However, the shape of the second transmissive portion TA2 is just an example and can therefore be modified differently.

[0147] The third transmissive portion TA3 can be placed within the third virtual polygon PO3. Multiple auxiliary sub-pixels arranged to overlap with the virtual line segments forming the third virtual polygon PO3 can be arranged around the third transmissive portion TA3 in the planar view. For example, the shape of the third transmissive portion TA3 can be circular in the planar view. However, the shape of the third transmissive portion TA3 is just an example and can therefore be modified differently.

[0148] For example, the virtual polygons comprising the first virtual polygon PO1 to the third virtual polygon PO3 can be hexagonal. However, as will be described below, virtual polygons can have various shapes.

[0149] The first pixel group PG1 may include at least three auxiliary sub-pixels, and may include a first auxiliary sub-pixel PX1, a second auxiliary sub-pixel PX2, and a third auxiliary sub-pixel PX3 in the order stated herein. The first pixel group PG1 may share a first common sub-pixel CP with the aforementioned second pixel group PG2 and third pixel group PG3. The vertex PI placed at one end of the first virtual line segment LS1 and the first common sub-pixel CP may overlap each other.

[0150] For example, the planar area of ​​the first auxiliary sub-pixel PX1 can be larger than the planar area of ​​the second auxiliary sub-pixel PX2, and can also be larger than the planar area of ​​the third auxiliary sub-pixel PX3. Conversely, the planar area of ​​the second auxiliary sub-pixel PX2 can be smaller than the planar area of ​​the third auxiliary sub-pixel PX3.

[0151] For example, the centroid of each of the first auxiliary sub-pixel PX1, the second auxiliary sub-pixel PX2, and the third auxiliary sub-pixel PX3 can be arranged to overlap with the virtual line segment forming the first virtual polygon PO1. In this case, the centroid is the centroid of the region of the auxiliary sub-pixel emitting light on the plane, and can refer to the centroid obtained by assuming that the virtual plane having the same shape as the region emitting light has a uniform weight per unit area. For example, the centroids of the first auxiliary sub-pixel PX1 and the third auxiliary sub-pixel PX3 can be arranged to overlap with the vertices of the first virtual polygon PO1, and the centroid of the second auxiliary sub-pixel PX2 can be located at the center of the virtual line segment. For example, the first auxiliary sub-pixel PX1 and the third auxiliary sub-pixel PX3 can be alternately arranged at the six corners of the virtual polygon (regular hexagon). The second auxiliary sub-pixel PX2 can be located between the first auxiliary sub-pixel PX1 and the third auxiliary sub-pixel PX3.

[0152] For example, the shapes of the first auxiliary sub-pixel PX1, the second auxiliary sub-pixel PX2, and the third auxiliary sub-pixel PX3 can be circular. In another example, the shape of the second auxiliary sub-pixel PX2 can be elliptical.

[0153] The correlation between the method of driving the first pixel group PG1 to the third pixel group PG3 and the method of driving the first common sub-pixel CP can be as follows. When a pixel group is turned on, this can refer to the case where all sub-pixels included in a pixel group are turned on.

[0154] For example, when the first pixel group PG1 is turned on, the first common sub-pixel CP can emit light based on a first control command for controlling the first pixel group PG1. For example, when the first pixel group PG1 and the second pixel group PG2 are turned on, the first common sub-pixel CP can emit light based on a first control command for controlling the first pixel group PG1 and a second control command for controlling the second pixel group PG2. For example, when the first pixel group PG1 to the third pixel group PG3 are turned on, the first common sub-pixel CP can emit light based on a first control command for controlling the first pixel group PG1, a second control command for controlling the second pixel group PG2, and a third control command for controlling the third pixel group PG3.

[0155] For example, the control command used here may refer to the intensity of the drive current. Alternatively, the control command may refer to an electrical signal sent from the drive circuit to drive a pixel group or auxiliary sub-pixels included in the pixel group.

[0156] For example, when one of the first pixel group PG1 to the third pixel group PG3 is turned on, the first common sub-pixel CP can emit light with a first brightness. Optionally, when one of the first pixel group PG1 to the third pixel group PG3 is turned on, a driving current with a first magnitude can flow in the first common sub-pixel CP.

[0157] For example, when two of the first pixel groups PG1 to the third pixel group PG3 are turned on, the first common sub-pixel CP can emit light with a second brightness greater than the first brightness. Optionally, when two of the first pixel groups PG1 to the third pixel group PG3 are turned on, a driving current with a second value greater than the first value can flow in the first common sub-pixel CP. For example, the second value can be twice the first value.

[0158] For example, when three pixel groups from the first pixel group PG1 to the third pixel group PG3 are turned on, the first common sub-pixel CP can emit light with a third brightness greater than the second brightness. Optionally, when three pixel groups from the first pixel group PG1 to the third pixel group PG3 are turned on, a driving current with a third value greater than the second value can flow in the first common sub-pixel CP. For example, the third value can be three times the first value.

[0159] Figure 8 This is a schematic representation of display panel 10. Figure 1 A plan view of the auxiliary subpixel pattern of the second display area DA2.

[0160] For reference, Figure 8 In the description, references above can be omitted. Figures 1 to 7 The provided description is the same as the description. Figure 8 The method for driving pixel groups and the correlation between pixel groups and common sub-pixels can be compared with... Figure 7 The method for driving pixel groups and the correlation between pixel groups and common subpixels are the same.

[0161] like Figure 8 As shown, the shape of the first auxiliary sub-pixel PX1 can be a polygon in the planar view. For example, the shape of the first auxiliary sub-pixel PX1 can be a hexagon in the planar view. When the shape of the first auxiliary sub-pixel PX1 is hexagonal, the corners of the hexagon can be sharp or rounded.

[0162] The shape of the second auxiliary sub-pixel PX2 can be a polygon in a planar view. For example, the shape of the second auxiliary sub-pixel PX2 can be a trapezoid in a planar view. When the shape of the second auxiliary sub-pixel PX2 is trapezoidal, the corners of the trapezoid can be sharp or rounded. For example, the shape of the second auxiliary sub-pixel PX2 can be a trapezoid with a base having a first length and a top having a second length smaller than the first length. In this case, the base having the first length can be placed near the first auxiliary sub-pixel PX1, and the top having the second length can be placed near the third auxiliary sub-pixel PX3. For example, the base having a first length greater than the second length can be placed near the auxiliary sub-pixel with the larger area between the first auxiliary sub-pixel PX1 and the third auxiliary sub-pixel PX3. For example, the top having a second length less than the first length can be placed near the auxiliary sub-pixel with the smaller area between the first auxiliary sub-pixel PX1 and the third auxiliary sub-pixel PX3.

[0163] The shape of the third auxiliary sub-pixel PX3 can be a polygon in a planar view. For example, the shape of the third auxiliary sub-pixel PX3 can be a hexagon in a planar view. When the shape of the third auxiliary sub-pixel PX3 is hexagonal, the corners of the hexagon can be sharp or rounded.

[0164] In a planar diagram, the area of ​​the first auxiliary sub-pixel PX1 can be larger than the area of ​​the second auxiliary sub-pixel PX2, and can also be larger than the area of ​​the third auxiliary sub-pixel PX3. In this case, the first auxiliary sub-pixel PX1 can be a sub-pixel that emits light in the first wavelength band (e.g., the blue visible light range) to which the human eye is least sensitive.

[0165] For example, with Figure 8 The shapes of the first auxiliary sub-pixel PX1 and the third auxiliary sub-pixel PX3 can be modified differently. When the shape of the second auxiliary sub-pixel PX2 is trapezoidal, the bottom edge, which has a length greater than the top edge, can be placed near the auxiliary sub-pixel with a larger area among the first auxiliary sub-pixel PX1 and the third auxiliary sub-pixel PX3, and the top edge, which has a length less than the bottom edge, can be placed near the auxiliary sub-pixel with a smaller area among the first auxiliary sub-pixel PX1 and the third auxiliary sub-pixel PX3.

[0166] For example, a pixel group may include a first auxiliary sub-pixel PX1, a second auxiliary sub-pixel PX2, and a third auxiliary sub-pixel PX3 in the order stated herein. A pixel group may include auxiliary sub-pixels arranged to overlap with a single virtual line segment forming a virtual polygon.

[0167] For example, a first pixel group PG1 may include a first common sub-pixel CP, and the first common sub-pixel CP may be a first auxiliary sub-pixel PX1. A second pixel group PG2 may include the first common sub-pixel CP, and may share the first common sub-pixel CP with the first pixel group PG1. A third pixel group PG3 may include the first common sub-pixel CP, and may share the first common sub-pixel CP with the first pixel group PG1 and the second pixel group PG2.

[0168] Figure 9 This is a schematic representation of display panel 10. Figure 1 A plan view of the auxiliary subpixel pattern of the second display area DA2.

[0169] For reference, Figure 9 In the description, references above can be omitted. Figures 1 to 8 The provided description is the same as the description. Figure 9 The method for driving pixel groups and the correlation between pixel groups and common sub-pixels can be compared with... Figure 7 and Figure 8 The method for driving pixel groups and the correlation between pixel groups and common subpixels are the same.

[0170] like Figure 9 As shown, the shape of the first auxiliary sub-pixel PX1 can be a polygon in the planar view. For example, the shape of the first auxiliary sub-pixel PX1 can be a triangle in the planar view. When the shape of the first auxiliary sub-pixel PX1 is a triangle, the corners of the triangle can be sharp or rounded.

[0171] For example, the first pixel group PG1 may include a first common sub-pixel CP, and the first common sub-pixel CP may be a first auxiliary sub-pixel PX1. The first pixel group PG1 to the third pixel group PG3 may share the first common sub-pixel CP, and the first common sub-pixel CP may be arranged to overlap with a vertex PI shared by the first virtual line segment LS1, the second virtual line segment LS2, and the third virtual line segment LS3. The characteristics of the first pixel group PG1 to the third pixel group PG3 are as described above. Figure 7 and Figure 8 Described.

[0172] The shape of the second auxiliary sub-pixel PX2 can be a polygon in the planar view. For example, the shape of the second auxiliary sub-pixel PX2 can be a quadrilateral (or rectangle) in the planar view. When the shape of the second auxiliary sub-pixel PX2 is a quadrilateral (or rectangle), the corners of the quadrilateral (or rectangle) can be sharp or rounded. For example, when the shape of the second auxiliary sub-pixel PX2 is a rectangle, the second auxiliary sub-pixel PX2 can be arranged between the first auxiliary sub-pixel PX1 and the third auxiliary sub-pixel PX3, the longer side of the second auxiliary sub-pixel PX2 can be arranged parallel to a side of the first auxiliary sub-pixel PX1 or the third auxiliary sub-pixel PX3, and the shorter side of the second auxiliary sub-pixel PX2 can be arranged near the transmissive portion arranged inside the virtual polygon. For example, the length direction of the second auxiliary sub-pixel PX2 can be oriented towards the transmissive portion arranged inside the virtual polygon adjacent to the second auxiliary sub-pixel PX2.

[0173] The shape of the third auxiliary sub-pixel PX3 can be a polygon in a planar view. For example, the shape of the third auxiliary sub-pixel PX3 can be a triangle in a planar view. When the shape of the third auxiliary sub-pixel PX3 is a triangle, the corners of the triangle can be sharp or rounded.

[0174] In a planar diagram, the area of ​​the first auxiliary sub-pixel PX1 can be larger than the area of ​​the second auxiliary sub-pixel PX2, and can be the same as or similar to the area of ​​the third auxiliary sub-pixel PX3. In this case, the first auxiliary sub-pixel PX1 can be a sub-pixel that emits light in the first band (e.g., the blue visible light range) or the third band (e.g., the red visible light range) that is least sensitive to the human eye.

[0175] Figure 10 This is a schematic representation of display panel 10. Figure 1 A plan view of the auxiliary subpixel pattern of the second display area DA2.

[0176] For reference, Figure 10 In the description, references above can be omitted. Figures 1 to 9 The provided description is the same as the description. Figure 10 The method for driving pixel groups and the correlation between pixel groups and common sub-pixels can be compared with... Figures 7 to 9 The method for driving pixel groups and the correlation between pixel groups and common subpixels are the same.

[0177] like Figure 10 As shown, the shape of the first auxiliary sub-pixel PX1 can be a polygon in the planar view. For example, the shape of the first auxiliary sub-pixel PX1 can be an irregular hexagon in the planar view. When the shape of the first auxiliary sub-pixel PX1 is an irregular hexagon, the corners of the irregular hexagon can be sharp or rounded.

[0178] For example, the first pixel group PG1 may include a first common sub-pixel CP, and the first common sub-pixel CP may be a first auxiliary sub-pixel PX1. The first pixel group PG1 to the third pixel group PG3 may share the first common sub-pixel CP, and the characteristics of the first pixel group PG1 to the third pixel group PG3 are as described above. Figures 7 to 9 Described.

[0179] The shape of the second auxiliary sub-pixel PX2 can be a polygon in the planar view. For example, the shape of the second auxiliary sub-pixel PX2 can be a quadrilateral (or rectangle) in the planar view. When the shape of the second auxiliary sub-pixel PX2 is a quadrilateral (or rectangle), the corners of the quadrilateral (or rectangle) can be sharp or rounded. For example, when the shape of the second auxiliary sub-pixel PX2 is a rectangle, the second auxiliary sub-pixel PX2 can be arranged between the first auxiliary sub-pixel PX1 and the third auxiliary sub-pixel PX3, the longer side of the second auxiliary sub-pixel PX2 can be arranged parallel to a side of the first auxiliary sub-pixel PX1 or the third auxiliary sub-pixel PX3, and the shorter side of the second auxiliary sub-pixel PX2 can be arranged near the transmissive portion arranged inside the virtual polygon. For example, the length direction of the second auxiliary sub-pixel PX2 can be oriented towards the transmissive portion arranged inside the virtual polygon adjacent to the second auxiliary sub-pixel PX2.

[0180] The shape of the third auxiliary sub-pixel PX3 can be a polygon in a planar view. For example, the shape of the third auxiliary sub-pixel PX3 can be an irregular hexagon in a planar view. When the shape of the third auxiliary sub-pixel PX3 is an irregular hexagon, the corners of the irregular hexagon can be sharp or rounded.

[0181] In a planar diagram, the area of ​​the first auxiliary sub-pixel PX1 can be larger than the area of ​​the second auxiliary sub-pixel PX2, and can be the same as or similar to the area of ​​the third auxiliary sub-pixel PX3. In this case, the first auxiliary sub-pixel PX1 can be a sub-pixel that emits light in the first band (e.g., the blue visible light range) or the third band (e.g., the red visible light range) that is least sensitive to the human eye.

[0182] Figure 11 This is a schematic representation of display panel 10. Figure 1 A plan view of the auxiliary subpixel pattern of the second display area DA2.

[0183] For reference, Figure 11 In the description, references above can be omitted. Figures 1 to 10 The provided description is the same as the description. Figure 11 The method for driving pixel groups and the correlation between pixel groups and common sub-pixels can be compared with... Figures 7 to 10The method for driving pixel groups and the correlation between pixel groups and common subpixels are the same.

[0184] like Figure 11 As shown, the shape of the first auxiliary sub-pixel PX1 can be a polygon in the planar view. For example, the shape of the first auxiliary sub-pixel PX1 can be a hexagon in the planar view. When the shape of the first auxiliary sub-pixel PX1 is hexagonal, the corners of the hexagon can be sharp or rounded. Figure 11 The shape of each of the first auxiliary sub-pixels PX1 to the third auxiliary sub-pixels PX3 can have Figure 8 The shape characteristics of each of the first auxiliary sub-pixels PX1 to the third auxiliary sub-pixels PX3.

[0185] A first virtual polygon PO1 can be adjacent to a second virtual polygon PO2. For example, the first virtual polygon PO1 and the second virtual polygon PO2 can share a virtual line segment. A first pixel group PG1 can be disposed on a virtual line segment shared by the first virtual polygon PO1 and the second virtual polygon PO2, and the first pixel group PG1 can include at least three auxiliary sub-pixels. For example, the virtual line segment shared by the first virtual polygon PO1 and the second virtual polygon PO2 and at least three auxiliary sub-pixels can be arranged to overlap each other. The three auxiliary sub-pixels can be arranged in the order of first auxiliary sub-pixel PX1, second auxiliary sub-pixel PX2, and third auxiliary sub-pixel PX3.

[0186] The first virtual polygon PO1 can be adjacent to the third virtual polygon PO3. For example, the first virtual polygon PO1 and the third virtual polygon PO3 can share a virtual line segment. The third pixel group PG3 can be placed on the virtual line segment shared by the first virtual polygon PO1 and the third virtual polygon PO3, and the third pixel group PG3 can include at least three auxiliary sub-pixels (for example, their arrangement order can be the same as the arrangement order of at least three auxiliary sub-pixels of the first pixel group PG1).

[0187] The third virtual polygon PO3 may be adjacent to the second virtual polygon PO2. For example, the third virtual polygon PO3 and the second virtual polygon PO2 may share a virtual line segment. The second pixel group PG2 may be placed on the virtual line segment shared by the third virtual polygon PO3 and the second virtual polygon PO2, and the second pixel group PG2 may include at least three auxiliary sub-pixels (for example, their arrangement order may be the same as the arrangement order of at least three auxiliary sub-pixels of the first pixel group PG1).

[0188] The first pixel group PG1 to the third pixel group PG3 can share a first common sub-pixel CP, and the first common sub-pixel CP can be a first auxiliary sub-pixel PX1. For example, the first common sub-pixel CP can be set to overlap with the intersection point shared by the first virtual line segment LS1, the second virtual line segment LS2 and the third virtual line segment LS3.

[0189] For example, the first pixel group PG1 to the third pixel group PG3 can be arranged to extend radially from the first common sub-pixel CP, the first pixel group PG1 and the third pixel group PG3 can be arranged to overlap with the first virtual polygon PO1, and the second pixel group PG2 can be arranged to overlap with the second virtual polygon PO2 which is adjacent to the first virtual polygon PO1.

[0190] There may be at least five auxiliary sub-pixels superimposed on the first virtual line segment LS1. For example, the pixel group superimposed on the first virtual line segment LS1 may be two pixel groups including the first pixel group PG1, and the two pixel groups superimposed on the first virtual line segment LS1 may share the third auxiliary sub-pixel PX3 located at the center of the first virtual line segment LS1 as a common sub-pixel.

[0191] There may be at least five auxiliary sub-pixels superimposed on the second virtual line segment LS2. For example, the pixel group superimposed on the second virtual line segment LS2 may be two pixel groups including the second pixel group PG2, and the two pixel groups superimposed on the second virtual line segment LS2 may share a third auxiliary sub-pixel PX3 located at the center of the second virtual line segment LS2 as a common sub-pixel.

[0192] There may be at least five auxiliary sub-pixels superimposed on the third virtual line segment LS3. For example, the pixel group superimposed on the third virtual line segment LS3 may be two pixel groups including the third pixel group PG3, and the two pixel groups superimposed on the third virtual line segment LS3 may share the third auxiliary sub-pixel PX3 located at the center of the third virtual line segment LS3 as a common sub-pixel.

[0193] Figure 12 This is a schematic representation of display panel 10. Figure 1 A plan view of the auxiliary subpixel pattern of the second display area DA2.

[0194] For reference, Figure 12 In the description, references above can be omitted. Figures 1 to 11 The provided description is the same as the description. Figure 12 The method for driving pixel groups and the correlation between pixel groups and common sub-pixels can be compared with... Figures 7 to 11 The method for driving pixel groups and the correlation between pixel groups and common subpixels are the same.

[0195] like Figure 12 As shown, the first transmission portion TA1 can be arranged inside the first virtual polygon PO1 in the plan view, the second transmission portion TA2 can be arranged inside the second virtual polygon PO2 in the plan view, the third transmission portion TA3 can be arranged inside the third virtual polygon PO3 in the plan view, and the fourth transmission portion TA4 can be arranged inside the fourth virtual polygon PO4 in the plan view.

[0196] For example, the first virtual polygon PO1 can be adjacent to the second virtual polygon PO2, the third virtual polygon PO3, and the fourth virtual polygon PO4. Assuming there exists a virtual axis that passes through the first virtual polygon PO1 and is parallel to the y-axis, the third virtual polygon PO3 and the fourth virtual polygon PO4 can be arranged symmetrically with respect to the virtual axis.

[0197] The first transmissive portion TA1 and the third transmissive portion TA3 can be a single transmissive portion. For example, the first auxiliary sub-pixel PX1 and the third auxiliary sub-pixel PX3 can be arranged to overlap with a single virtual line segment shared by the first virtual polygon PO1 and the third virtual polygon PO3, and the second auxiliary sub-pixel PX2 can be omitted. The first transmissive portion TA1 and the third transmissive portion TA3 can be connected to each other through the region where the second auxiliary sub-pixel PX2 is omitted. The first transmissive portion TA1 and the third transmissive portion TA3 can extend to the region where the second auxiliary sub-pixel PX2 is omitted, and can be connected to each other to form a single transmissive portion.

[0198] The first transmissive portion TA1 and the fourth transmissive portion TA4 can be a single transmissive portion. For example, the first auxiliary sub-pixel PX1 and the third auxiliary sub-pixel PX3 can be arranged to overlap with a single virtual line segment shared by the first virtual polygon PO1 and the fourth virtual polygon PO4, and the second auxiliary sub-pixel PX2 can be omitted. The first transmissive portion TA1 and the fourth transmissive portion TA4 can be connected to each other through the region where the second auxiliary sub-pixel PX2 is omitted. The first transmissive portion TA1 and the fourth transmissive portion TA4 can extend to the region where the second auxiliary sub-pixel PX2 is omitted and can be connected to each other to form a single transmissive portion.

[0199] For example, the first transmission portion TA1, the third transmission portion TA3, and the fourth transmission portion TA4 can be connected to each other in the x-axis direction to form a single transmission portion. Other transmission portions connected to the first transmission portion TA1, the third transmission portion TA3, and the fourth transmission portion TA4 in the x-axis direction can also be arranged. However, another transmission portion spaced apart from the first transmission portion TA1 in the y-axis direction may not be connected to the first transmission portion TA1 and may not form a single transmission portion with the first transmission portion TA1.

[0200] For example, the first pixel group PG1 to the third pixel group PG3 can be arranged to extend radially from the first common sub-pixel CP, the first pixel group PG1 and the second pixel group PG2 can be arranged to overlap with the first virtual polygon PO1, and the third pixel group PG3 can be arranged to overlap with the second virtual polygon PO2 which is adjacent to the first virtual polygon PO1.

[0201] Figure 13 This is a schematic representation of display panel 10. Figure 1 A plan view of the auxiliary subpixel pattern of the second display area DA2.

[0202] For reference, Figure 13 In the description, references above can be omitted. Figures 1 to 12 The provided description is the same as the description. Figure 13 The method for driving pixel groups and the correlation between pixel groups and common sub-pixels can be compared with... Figures 7 to 12 The method for driving pixel groups and the correlation between pixel groups and common subpixels are the same.

[0203] like Figure 13 As shown, at least one transmissive portion and at least one auxiliary pixel group can be set within a virtual polygon in the planar view. For example, the corresponding shape of the virtual polygon can be hexagonal in the planar view.

[0204] The first virtual polygon PO1 can be adjacent to the second virtual polygon PO2. For example, the first virtual polygon PO1 and the second virtual polygon PO2 can share a virtual line segment. The second pixel group PG2 can be disposed on the virtual line segment shared by the first virtual polygon PO1 and the second virtual polygon PO2, and the second pixel group PG2 can include at least three auxiliary sub-pixels. For example, the second virtual line segment LS2 shared by the first virtual polygon PO1 and the second virtual polygon PO2, and at least three auxiliary sub-pixels can be arranged to overlap each other. The at least three auxiliary sub-pixels can be arranged in the order of first auxiliary sub-pixel PX1, second auxiliary sub-pixel PX2, and third auxiliary sub-pixel PX3.

[0205] For example, the first pixel group PG1 to the third pixel group PG3 can be arranged to extend radially from the first common sub-pixel CP, the first pixel group PG1 and the second pixel group PG2 can be arranged to overlap with the first virtual polygon PO1, and the third pixel group PG3 can be arranged to overlap with the second virtual polygon PO2 adjacent to the first virtual polygon PO1.

[0206] The first auxiliary pixel group PGs1, the second auxiliary pixel group PGs2, and the third auxiliary pixel group PGs3 can be arranged inside the first virtual polygon PO1. The first auxiliary pixel group PGs1 may include a first auxiliary common sub-pixel CPs, and the first auxiliary common sub-pixel CPs can be arranged in the planar view to overlap with the center of the first virtual polygon PO1. The first auxiliary common sub-pixel CPs may be a first auxiliary sub-pixel PX1.

[0207] For example, a first auxiliary virtual line segment LSs1, a second auxiliary virtual line segment LSs2, and a third auxiliary virtual line segment LSs3 extending radially from the center of the first virtual polygon PO1 can be arranged within the first virtual polygon PO1. The second auxiliary virtual line segment LSs2 can have an angle of approximately 120 degrees relative to the first auxiliary virtual line segment LSs1, and the third auxiliary virtual line segment LSs3 can have an angle of approximately 120 degrees relative to the second auxiliary virtual line segment LSs2.

[0208] The first auxiliary pixel group PGs1 can be arranged in the planar view to overlap with the first auxiliary virtual line segment LSs1, the second auxiliary pixel group PGs2 can be arranged in the planar view to overlap with the second auxiliary virtual line segment LSs2, and the third auxiliary pixel group PGs3 can be arranged in the planar view to overlap with the third auxiliary virtual line segment LSs3.

[0209] For example, the first auxiliary pixel group PGs1 may include at least three auxiliary sub-pixels. For example, the first auxiliary virtual line segment LSs1 and the at least three auxiliary sub-pixels may be arranged to overlap each other in a planar view. The three auxiliary sub-pixels may be arranged in the order of the first auxiliary sub-pixel PX1, the second auxiliary sub-pixel PX2, and the third auxiliary sub-pixel PX3.

[0210] For example, the first auxiliary pixel group PGs1 to the third auxiliary pixel group PGs3 can be arranged to extend radially from the first auxiliary common sub-pixel CPs, and the first auxiliary pixel group PGs1 to the third auxiliary pixel group PGs3 can be arranged within the first virtual polygon PO1.

[0211] For example, when the first auxiliary pixel group PGs1 is turned on, the first auxiliary common sub-pixels CPs can emit light based on a fourth control command used to control the first auxiliary pixel group PGs1. For example, when the first auxiliary pixel group PGs1 and the second auxiliary pixel group PGs2 are turned on, the first auxiliary common sub-pixels CPs can emit light based on a fourth control command used to control the first auxiliary pixel group PGs1 and a fifth control command used to control the second auxiliary pixel group PGs2. For example, when the first auxiliary pixel group PGs1 to the third auxiliary pixel group PGs3 are turned on, the first auxiliary common sub-pixels CPs can emit light based on a fourth control command used to control the first auxiliary pixel group PGs1, a fifth control command used to control the second auxiliary pixel group PGs2, and a sixth control command used to control the third auxiliary pixel group PGs3.

[0212] For example, when one of the first auxiliary pixel groups PGs1 to the third auxiliary pixel group PGs3 is turned on, the first auxiliary common sub-pixel CPs can emit light with a fourth brightness. Optionally, when one of the first auxiliary pixel groups PGs1 to the third auxiliary pixel group PGs3 is turned on, a driving current with a first magnitude can flow in the first auxiliary common sub-pixel CPs.

[0213] For example, when two of the first auxiliary pixel groups PGs1 to the third auxiliary pixel group PGs3 are turned on, the first auxiliary common sub-pixel CPs can emit light with a fifth brightness greater than the fourth brightness. Optionally, when one of the first auxiliary pixel groups PGs1 to the third auxiliary pixel group PGs3 is turned on, a driving current with a fifth value greater than the fourth value can flow in the first auxiliary common sub-pixel CPs. For example, the fifth value can be twice the fourth value.

[0214] For example, when three auxiliary pixel groups from the first auxiliary pixel group PGs1 to the third auxiliary pixel group PGs3 are turned on, the first auxiliary common sub-pixel CPs can emit light with a sixth brightness greater than the fifth brightness. Optionally, when three auxiliary pixel groups from the first auxiliary pixel group PGs1 to the third auxiliary pixel group PGs3 are turned on, a driving current with a sixth value greater than the fifth value can flow in the first auxiliary common sub-pixel CPs. For example, the sixth value can be three times the fourth value.

[0215] At least one transmissive portion can be disposed within each of the plurality of virtual polygons. For example, auxiliary transmissive portions TA1-1 (1-1), TA1-2 (1-2), and TA1-3 (1-3) can be arranged within the first virtual polygon PO1. Auxiliary transmissive portion TA1-1 (1-1) can be disposed within the first virtual polygon PO1 between the first auxiliary virtual line segment LSs1 and the third auxiliary virtual line segment LSs3. For example, auxiliary transmissive portion TA1-1 (1-1) can be disposed within the first virtual polygon PO1 around the interior corner formed by the first auxiliary virtual line segment LSs1 and the third auxiliary virtual line segment LSs3.

[0216] For example, the auxiliary transmission portion TA1-2 can be positioned within the first virtual polygon PO1 between the second auxiliary virtual line segment LSs2 and the third auxiliary virtual line segment LSs3. Alternatively, the auxiliary transmission portion TA1-2 can be positioned within the first virtual polygon PO1 around the interior corner formed by the second auxiliary virtual line segment LSs2 and the third auxiliary virtual line segment LSs3.

[0217] For example, the auxiliary transmission portion TA1-3 can be positioned within the first virtual polygon PO1 between the first auxiliary virtual line segment LSs1 and the second auxiliary virtual line segment LSs2. Alternatively, the auxiliary transmission portion TA1-3 can be positioned within the first virtual polygon PO1 around the interior corner formed by the first auxiliary virtual line segment LSs1 and the second auxiliary virtual line segment LSs2.

[0218] For example, the shape of each of the auxiliary transmission sections TA1-1 to TA1-3 in the plan view can be rhomboid. Alternatively, with... Figure 13 Unlike other auxiliary transmission sections, TA1-1 to TA1-3 can all be connected to each other to form a single transmission section. In this case, auxiliary transmission sections TA1-1 to TA1-3 can be arranged in a planar view around the first auxiliary pixel group PGs1 to the third auxiliary pixel group PGs3.

[0219] For example, auxiliary transmission portions TA2-1 (2-1), TA2-2 (2-2), and TA2-3 (2-3) can be arranged inside the second virtual polygon PO2, and auxiliary transmission portions TA3-1 (3-1), TA3-2 (3-2), and TA3-3 (3-3) can be arranged inside the third virtual polygon PO3. At least one auxiliary transmission portion can also be set inside each of the other virtual polygons.

[0220] For example, the shape of each of the auxiliary transmission portions TA2-1 to TA2-3 (2-1) and TA3-1 to TA3-3 (3-3) in the plan view can be rhomboid. Alternatively, with... Figure 13 Unlike other auxiliary transmission sections 2-1 and 2-3, auxiliary transmission sections TA2-1 and TA2-3 can all be connected to each other to form a single transmission section. In this case, auxiliary transmission sections TA2-1 and TA2-3 can be arranged around an auxiliary pixel group arranged in the second virtual polygon PO2. Alternatively, with Figure 13 Unlike other auxiliary transmission sections 3-1 to 3-3, all auxiliary transmission sections TA3-3 can be connected to each other to form a single transmission section. In this case, auxiliary transmission sections TA3-1 to TA3-3 can be arranged around an auxiliary pixel group arranged in the third virtual polygon PO3.

[0221] There may be at least five auxiliary sub-pixels superimposed on the first virtual line segment LS1. For example, the pixel group superimposed on the first virtual line segment LS1 may be two pixel groups including the first pixel group PG1, and the two pixel groups superimposed on the first virtual line segment LS1 may share the third auxiliary sub-pixel PX3 located at the center of the first virtual line segment LS1 as a common sub-pixel.

[0222] There may be at least five auxiliary sub-pixels superimposed on the second virtual line segment LS2. For example, the pixel group superimposed on the second virtual line segment LS2 may be two pixel groups including the second pixel group PG2, and the two pixel groups superimposed on the second virtual line segment LS2 may share a third auxiliary sub-pixel PX3 located at the center of the second virtual line segment LS2 as a common sub-pixel.

[0223] There may be at least five auxiliary sub-pixels superimposed on the third virtual line segment LS3. For example, the pixel group superimposed on the third virtual line segment LS3 may be two pixel groups including the third pixel group PG3, and the two pixel groups superimposed on the third virtual line segment LS3 may share the third auxiliary sub-pixel PX3 located at the center of the third virtual line segment LS3 as a common sub-pixel.

[0224] Figure 14 This is a schematic representation of display panel 10. Figure 1 A plan view of the auxiliary subpixel pattern of the second display area DA2.

[0225] For reference, Figure 14 In the description, references above can be omitted. Figures 1 to 13 The provided description is the same as the description. Figure 14The method for driving pixel groups and the correlation between pixel groups and common sub-pixels can be compared with... Figures 7 to 13 The method for driving pixel groups and the correlation between pixel groups and common subpixels are the same.

[0226] like Figure 14 As shown, each of the plurality of virtual polygons can have a rhombus shape in the planar diagram. For example, six virtual polygons can be arranged in the planar diagram to touch each other at a first intersection. A first common subpixel CP can be set to overlap with the first intersection in the planar diagram where the six virtual polygons meet.

[0227] The first virtual polygon PO1 can be adjacent to the sixth virtual polygon PO6. For example, the first virtual polygon PO1 and the sixth virtual polygon PO6 can share a virtual line segment. The first pixel group PG1 can be set on a virtual line segment shared by the first virtual polygon PO1 and the sixth virtual polygon PO6, and the first pixel group PG1 can include at least three auxiliary sub-pixels.

[0228] For example, a virtual line segment shared by the first virtual polygon PO1 and the sixth virtual polygon PO6, along with at least three auxiliary sub-pixels, can be arranged to overlap each other. The at least three auxiliary sub-pixels can be arranged in the order of first auxiliary sub-pixel PX1, second auxiliary sub-pixel PX2, and third auxiliary sub-pixel PX3. The first pixel group PG1 may include a first common sub-pixel CP, and the first common sub-pixel CP can be one of the at least three auxiliary sub-pixels and can be the first auxiliary sub-pixel PX1.

[0229] For example, the first pixel group PG1, the second pixel group PG2, the third pixel group PG3, the fourth pixel group PG4, the fifth pixel group PG5, and the sixth pixel group PG6 can be arranged to extend radially from the first common sub-pixel CP. The first pixel group PG1 can be arranged to overlap with the first virtual line segment LS1, the second pixel group PG2 can be arranged to overlap with the second virtual line segment LS2, the third pixel group PG3 can be arranged to overlap with the third virtual line segment LS3, the fourth pixel group PG4 can be arranged to overlap with the fourth virtual line segment LS4, the fifth pixel group PG5 can be arranged to overlap with the fifth virtual line segment LS5, and the sixth pixel group PG6 can be arranged to overlap with the sixth virtual line segment LS6.

[0230] The first virtual line segment LS1 to the sixth virtual line segment LS6 can share a common intersection point and can extend radially from the intersection point. The first virtual line segment LS1 and the second virtual line segment LS2 can be parts of the first virtual polygon PO1, the second virtual line segment LS2 and the third virtual line segment LS3 can be parts of the second virtual polygon PO2, the third virtual line segment LS3 and the fourth virtual line segment LS4 can be parts of the third virtual polygon PO3, the fourth virtual line segment LS4 and the fifth virtual line segment LS5 can be parts of the fourth virtual polygon PO4, the fifth virtual line segment LS5 and the sixth virtual line segment LS6 can be parts of the fifth virtual polygon PO5, and the sixth virtual line segment LS6 and the first virtual line segment LS1 can be parts of the sixth virtual polygon PO6.

[0231] The first pixel group PG1 to the sixth pixel group PG6 may include a first common sub-pixel CP. The first pixel group PG1 to the sixth pixel group PG6 may share the first common sub-pixel CP.

[0232] For example, when one of the first pixel group PG1 to the sixth pixel group PG6 is turned on, the first common sub-pixel CP can emit light with a first brightness. Optionally, when one of the first pixel group PG1 to the sixth pixel group PG6 is turned on, a driving current with a first magnitude can flow in the first common sub-pixel CP.

[0233] For example, when two of the first pixel groups PG1 to PG6 are turned on, the first common sub-pixel CP can emit light with a second brightness greater than the first brightness. Optionally, when two of the first pixel groups PG1 to PG6 are turned on, a driving current with a second value greater than the first value can flow in the first common sub-pixel CP. For example, the second value can be twice the first value.

[0234] For example, when three of the first pixel groups PG1 to PG6 are turned on, the first common sub-pixel CP can emit light with a third brightness greater than the second brightness. Optionally, when three of the first pixel groups PG1 to PG6 are turned on, a driving current with a third value greater than the second value can flow in the first common sub-pixel CP. For example, the third value can be three times the first value.

[0235] Thus, the first common sub-pixel CP can have a brightness proportional to the number of active pixel groups among the first pixel groups PG1 to the sixth pixel groups PG6. Optionally, the driving current flowing in the first common sub-pixel CP can have a magnitude proportional to the number of active pixel groups among the first pixel groups PG1 to the sixth pixel groups PG6.

[0236] In a planar view, the transmissive portion can be placed within each of multiple virtual polygons. For example, in a planar view, a first transmissive portion TA1 can be placed within a first virtual polygon PO1, a second transmissive portion TA2 can be placed within a second virtual polygon PO2, a third transmissive portion TA3 can be placed within a third virtual polygon PO3, a fourth transmissive portion TA4 can be placed within a fourth virtual polygon PO4, a fifth transmissive portion TA5 can be placed within a fifth virtual polygon PO5, and a sixth transmissive portion TA6 can be placed within a sixth virtual polygon PO6. Transmissive portions can also be placed within each of a seventh virtual polygon PO7 and an eighth virtual polygon PO8. For example, the corresponding planar shapes of the multiple transmissive portions can be the same as or similar to the shapes of the virtual polygons. Therefore, the corresponding shapes of the multiple virtual polygons can be rhombuses, and the shape of the transmissive portion placed inside each of the multiple virtual polygons can also be a rhombus.

[0237] like Figure 14 As shown, the sixth virtual polygon PO6, the fifth virtual polygon PO5, and the seventh virtual polygon PO7 can be arranged in a plan view to touch each other at the second intersection point. For example, the sixth virtual polygon PO6 and the fifth virtual polygon PO5 can share a virtual line segment. One end of the virtual line segment shared by the sixth virtual polygon PO6 and the fifth virtual polygon PO5 can be the first intersection point, and the other end can be the second intersection point. A first auxiliary pixel group PGs1 can be set on the virtual line segment shared by the sixth virtual polygon PO6 and the seventh virtual polygon PO7, and the first auxiliary pixel group PGs1 can include at least five auxiliary sub-pixels.

[0238] The first auxiliary pixel group PGs1 may include a second common sub-pixel CPb. The first auxiliary pixel group PGs1 to the third auxiliary pixel group PGs3 may each include a second common sub-pixel CPb. The first auxiliary pixel group PGs1 to the third auxiliary pixel group PGs3 may share the second common sub-pixel CPb.

[0239] The first auxiliary pixel group PGs1, the second auxiliary pixel group PGs2, and the third auxiliary pixel group PGs3 may include the second common sub-pixel CPb.

[0240] For example, the first auxiliary pixel group PGs1 to the third auxiliary pixel group PGs3 can be arranged to extend radially from the second common sub-pixel CPb. The first auxiliary pixel group PGs1 can be arranged to overlap with the first auxiliary virtual line segment LSs1, the second auxiliary pixel group PGs2 can be arranged to overlap with the second auxiliary virtual line segment LSs2, and the third auxiliary pixel group PGs3 can be arranged to overlap with the third auxiliary virtual line segment LSs3. The first auxiliary virtual line segment LSs1 to the third auxiliary virtual line segment LSs3 can share a common intersection point.

[0241] For example, when one of the first auxiliary pixel groups PGs1 to the third auxiliary pixel group PGs3 is turned on, the second auxiliary common sub-pixel CPb can emit light with a fourth brightness. Optionally, when one of the first auxiliary pixel groups PGs1 to the third auxiliary pixel group PGs3 is turned on, a driving current with a fourth value can flow in the second auxiliary common sub-pixel CPb.

[0242] For example, when two of the first auxiliary pixel groups PGs1 to the third auxiliary pixel group PGs3 are turned on, the second auxiliary common sub-pixel CPb can emit light with a fifth brightness greater than the fourth brightness. Optionally, when two of the first auxiliary pixel groups PGs1 to the third auxiliary pixel group PGs3 are turned on, a driving current with a fifth value greater than the fourth value can flow in the second auxiliary common sub-pixel CPb. For example, the fifth value can be twice the fourth value.

[0243] For example, when three auxiliary pixel groups from the first auxiliary pixel group PGs1 to the third auxiliary pixel group PGs3 are turned on, the second auxiliary common sub-pixel CPb can emit light with a sixth brightness greater than the fifth brightness. Optionally, when three auxiliary pixel groups from the first auxiliary pixel group PGs1 to the third auxiliary pixel group PGs3 are turned on, a driving current with a sixth value greater than the fifth value can flow in the second auxiliary common sub-pixel CPb. For example, the sixth value can be three times the fourth value.

[0244] For example, vertices can be defined at both ends of a virtual line segment shared by two virtual polygons. One vertex can be shared by a total of N1 pixel groups, while the other vertex can be shared by N2 pixel groups, where N1 and N2 are natural numbers greater than 0, and N1 can be greater than N2. Figure 14 In the example, the first vertex can be shared by a total of six pixel groups, and the second vertex can be shared by a total of three pixel groups.

[0245] Figure 15 This is a schematic representation of the display panel 10. Figure 1A plan view of the auxiliary subpixel pattern of the second display area DA2.

[0246] For reference, Figure 15 In the description, references above can be omitted. Figures 1 to 14 The provided description is the same as the description. Figure 15 The method for driving pixel groups and the correlation between pixel groups and common sub-pixels can be compared with... Figures 7 to 14 The method for driving pixel groups and the correlation between pixel groups and common subpixels are the same.

[0247] like Figure 15 As shown, each of the multiple virtual polygons can have a quadrilateral shape in the planar diagram. A first virtual polygon PO1 can be adjacent to a second virtual polygon PO2. For example, the first virtual polygon PO1 and the second virtual polygon PO2 can share a virtual line segment.

[0248] The first pixel group PG1 can be disposed on a virtual line segment shared by the first virtual polygon PO1 and the second virtual polygon PO2, and the first pixel group PG1 can include at least three auxiliary sub-pixels. For example, the virtual line segment shared by the first virtual polygon PO1 and the second virtual polygon PO2 and the at least three auxiliary sub-pixels can be arranged to overlap each other. The at least three auxiliary sub-pixels can be arranged in the order of first auxiliary sub-pixel PX1, second auxiliary sub-pixel PX2, and third auxiliary sub-pixel PX3.

[0249] The second pixel group PG2 can be set to overlay a virtual line segment shared by the second virtual polygon PO2 and the third virtual polygon PO3. The third pixel group PG3 can be set to overlay a virtual line segment shared by the third virtual polygon PO3 and the fourth virtual polygon PO4. The fourth pixel group PG4 can be set to overlay a virtual line segment shared by the fourth virtual polygon PO4 and the first virtual polygon PO1.

[0250] The second pixel group PG2 to the fourth pixel group PG4 may include at least three auxiliary sub-pixels. The at least three auxiliary sub-pixels may be arranged in the order of first auxiliary sub-pixel PX1, second auxiliary sub-pixel PX2, and third auxiliary sub-pixel PX3.

[0251] For example, the first pixel group PG1 to the fourth pixel group PG4 may commonly include a first common sub-pixel CP. The first pixel group PG1 to the fourth pixel group PG4 may share the first common sub-pixel CP. The first common sub-pixel CP shared by the first pixel group PG1 to the fourth pixel group PG4 may be a first auxiliary sub-pixel PX1.

[0252] Figure 16 This is a schematic representation of the display panel 10. Figure 1 A plan view of the auxiliary subpixel pattern of the second display area DA2.

[0253] For reference, Figure 16 In the description, references above can be omitted. Figures 1 to 15 The provided description is the same as the description. Figure 16 The method for driving pixel groups and the correlation between pixel groups and common sub-pixels can be compared with... Figures 7 to 15 The method for driving pixel groups and the correlation between pixel groups and common subpixels are the same.

[0254] like Figure 16 As shown, the shape of the first transmission portion TA1, located within the first virtual polygon PO1, can be elliptical. The shape of the second transmission portion TA2, located within the second virtual polygon PO2, can be elliptical. The shape of the third transmission portion TA3, located within the third virtual polygon PO3, can be elliptical. The shape of the fourth transmission portion TA4, located within the fourth virtual polygon PO4, can be elliptical.

[0255] For example, when the shape of the first transmissive portion TA1 is elliptical, one end of the major axis of the first transmissive portion TA1 can point to the third auxiliary sub-pixel PX3 of the first pixel group PG1, and the other end of the major axis of the first transmissive portion TA1 can point to the third auxiliary sub-pixel PX3 of the fourth pixel group PG4.

[0256] For example, when the shape of the second transmissive portion TA2 is elliptical, one end of the major axis of the second transmissive portion TA2 can point to the third auxiliary sub-pixel PX3 of the first pixel group PG1, and the other end of the major axis of the second transmissive portion TA2 can point to the third auxiliary sub-pixel PX3 of the second pixel group PG2.

[0257] For example, when the shape of the third transmissive portion TA3 is elliptical, one end of the major axis of the third transmissive portion TA3 can point to the third auxiliary sub-pixel PX3 of the second pixel group PG2, and the other end of the major axis of the third transmissive portion TA3 can point to the third auxiliary sub-pixel PX3 of the third pixel group PG3.

[0258] For example, when the shape of the fourth transmissive portion TA4 is elliptical, one end of the major axis of the fourth transmissive portion TA4 can point to the third auxiliary sub-pixel PX3 of the third pixel group PG3, and the other end of the major axis of the fourth transmissive portion TA4 can point to the third auxiliary sub-pixel PX3 of the fourth pixel group PG4.

[0259] Figure 16 The auxiliary sub-pixel pattern can be Figure 15Examples of modifications to the auxiliary subpixel pattern. For instance, the shape of the first auxiliary subpixel PX1 in the planar view can be a quadrilateral or octagon with four chamfered (or truncated) corners. When the shape of the first auxiliary subpixel PX1 is a quadrilateral or octagon with four chamfered (or truncated) corners, the corners of the quadrilateral or octagon with four chamfered (or truncated) corners can be sharp or rounded.

[0260] For example, the shape of the second auxiliary sub-pixel PX2 can be trapezoidal in a planar view. When the shape of the second auxiliary sub-pixel PX2 is trapezoidal, the corners of the trapezoid can be sharp or rounded. For example, the shape of the second auxiliary sub-pixel PX2 can be a trapezoid with a relatively long base and a shorter top. In this case, the base can be placed near the first auxiliary sub-pixel PX1, and the top can be placed near the third auxiliary sub-pixel PX3. For example, the base can be placed near the auxiliary sub-pixel with the larger area between the first auxiliary sub-pixel PX1 and the third auxiliary sub-pixel PX3. For example, the top can be placed near the auxiliary sub-pixel with the smaller area between the first auxiliary sub-pixel PX1 and the third auxiliary sub-pixel PX3.

[0261] For example, the shape of the third auxiliary sub-pixel PX3 in the planar diagram can be a quadrilateral or octagon with four chamfered (or truncated) corners. For example, the planar area of ​​the first auxiliary sub-pixel PX1 can be larger than the planar area of ​​the third auxiliary sub-pixel PX3. When the shape of the third auxiliary sub-pixel PX3 is a quadrilateral or octagon with four chamfered (or truncated) corners, the corners of the quadrilateral or octagon with four chamfered (or truncated) corners can be sharp or rounded.

[0262] Figure 17 This is a schematic representation of the display panel 10. Figure 1 A plan view of the auxiliary subpixel pattern of the second display area DA2.

[0263] For reference, Figure 17 In the description, references above can be omitted. Figures 1 to 16 The provided description is the same as the description. Figure 17 The method for driving pixel groups and the correlation between pixel groups and common sub-pixels can be compared with... Figures 7 to 16 The method for driving pixel groups and the correlation between pixel groups and common subpixels are the same.

[0264] Figure 17 The auxiliary sub-pixel pattern can be Figure 16 Examples of modifications to the auxiliary subpixel pattern. For instance, the shape of each auxiliary subpixel in the planar diagram can be derived from a polygon ( Figure 16 Transform into a circle ( Figure 17The shape of each transmission element in the planar view can be transformed from an ellipse to a rectangle with rounded corners.

[0265] The first pixel group PG1 can be set on a virtual line segment shared by the first virtual polygon PO1 and the second virtual polygon PO2. The second pixel group PG2 can be set on a virtual line segment shared by the second virtual polygon PO2 and the third virtual polygon PO3. The third pixel group PG3 can be set on a virtual line segment shared by the third virtual polygon PO3 and the fourth virtual polygon PO4. The fourth pixel group PG4 can be set on a virtual line segment shared by the fourth virtual polygon PO4 and the first virtual polygon PO1.

[0266] For example, each of the first pixel group PG1 to the fourth pixel group PG4 may include at least five auxiliary sub-pixels, and the at least five auxiliary sub-pixels may be arranged in the order of first auxiliary sub-pixel PX1, second auxiliary sub-pixel PX2, third auxiliary sub-pixel PX3, second auxiliary sub-pixel PX2 and first auxiliary sub-pixel PX1.

[0267] For example, the first pixel group PG1 to the fourth pixel group PG4 may commonly include a first common sub-pixel CP. The first pixel group PG1 to the fourth pixel group PG4 may share the first common sub-pixel CP. The first common sub-pixel CP shared by the first pixel group PG1 to the fourth pixel group PG4 may be a first auxiliary sub-pixel PX1.

[0268] For example, Figure 17 Each of the virtual polygons shown can be square. For example, the first auxiliary sub-pixel PX1 can be placed at the four corners of the virtual polygon (square). The first auxiliary sub-pixel PX1 and the second auxiliary sub-pixel PX2 can be alternately placed between two third auxiliary sub-pixels PX3. For example, the corresponding shapes of the first auxiliary sub-pixels PX1 to the third auxiliary sub-pixels PX3 can be circles. As another example, the shape of the second auxiliary sub-pixel PX2 can be elliptical. Figure 17 The features of the virtual polygon can also be applied to other embodiments described later.

[0269] Figure 18 This is a schematic representation of the display panel 10. Figure 1 A plan view of the auxiliary subpixel pattern of the second display area DA2.

[0270] For reference, Figure 18 In the description, references above can be omitted. Figures 1 to 17 The provided description is the same as the description. Figure 18 The method for driving pixel groups and the correlation between pixel groups and common sub-pixels can be compared with... Figures 7 to 17The method for driving pixel groups and the correlation between pixel groups and common subpixels are the same.

[0271] Figure 18 The auxiliary sub-pixel pattern can be Figure 17 An example of modifying the auxiliary subpixel pattern. For instance, the shape of each auxiliary subpixel in the planar diagram can be from a circle (…). Figure 17 Transform into a rectangle ( Figure 18 ).

[0272] For example, the corresponding planar shapes of the first auxiliary sub-pixel PX1, the second auxiliary sub-pixel PX2, and the third auxiliary sub-pixel PX3 can be quadrilaterals, and the width of the first auxiliary sub-pixel PX1 can be the largest, while the width of the second auxiliary sub-pixel PX2 can be the smallest. The shape of the second auxiliary sub-pixel PX2 can be rectangular, and the long side of the second auxiliary sub-pixel PX2 can be arranged to face the first auxiliary sub-pixel PX1 and the third auxiliary sub-pixel PX3.

[0273] Figure 19 This is a schematic representation of the display panel 10. Figure 1 A plan view of the auxiliary subpixel pattern of the second display area DA2.

[0274] For reference, Figure 19 In the description, references above can be omitted. Figures 1 to 18 The provided description is the same as the description. Figure 19 The method for driving pixel groups and the correlation between pixel groups and common sub-pixels can be compared with... Figures 7 to 18 The method for driving pixel groups and the correlation between pixel groups and common subpixels are the same.

[0275] like Figure 19 As shown, each of the plurality of virtual polygons can have a quadrilateral shape in the planar diagram. The virtual line segments forming the first virtual polygon PO1 and some of the auxiliary sub-pixels among the plurality of auxiliary sub-pixels can be arranged to overlap each other in the planar diagram.

[0276] Other auxiliary sub-pixels among the multiple auxiliary sub-pixels can be arranged within the first virtual polygon PO1. For example, other auxiliary sub-pixels among the multiple auxiliary sub-pixels can be arranged in a "+" shape within the first virtual polygon PO1. Other auxiliary sub-pixels among the multiple auxiliary sub-pixels can be arranged in a "+" shape within the first virtual polygon PO1, but they do not need to be arranged in the central region inside the first virtual polygon PO1.

[0277] For example, common subpixels can be arranged at virtual vertices or virtual edges that constitute the first virtual polygon PO1. A group of pixels can be formed as a point around the common subpixels.

[0278] For example, the first common subpixel CP can be configured to overlap with a vertex of the first virtual polygon PO1. Alternatively, the first common subpixel CP can be included in the first pixel group PG1 through the fourth pixel group PG4. The first common subpixel CP can be shared by the first pixel group PG1 through the fourth pixel group PG4.

[0279] For example, a first pixel group PG1, a second pixel group PG2, a third pixel group PG3, and a fourth pixel group PG4 can be arranged to extend radially from a first common sub-pixel CP. The first pixel group PG1 may include at least three auxiliary sub-pixels. For example, virtual line segments of a first virtual polygon PO1 and at least three auxiliary sub-pixels can be arranged to overlap each other. The at least three auxiliary sub-pixels can be arranged in the order of first auxiliary sub-pixel PX1 (first common sub-pixel CP), second auxiliary sub-pixel PX2, and third auxiliary sub-pixel PX3.

[0280] The virtual line segments forming the first virtual polygon PO1 and at least nine auxiliary sub-pixels can be arranged to overlap each other in the planar diagram. The auxiliary sub-pixels located at both ends of the at least nine auxiliary sub-pixels can be common sub-pixels shared by several pixel groups. The auxiliary sub-pixels located at the center of the at least nine auxiliary sub-pixels can be common sub-pixels CPb1, CPb2, CPb3, and CPb4 shared by several pixel groups.

[0281] For example, when at least nine auxiliary sub-pixels are arranged in the x-axis direction, auxiliary pixel groups PGs1 and PGs2, which share an auxiliary sub-pixel located at the center of the at least nine auxiliary sub-pixels, can be arranged in the y-axis direction. Auxiliary pixel groups PGs1 and PGs2 can be arranged in a column facing the circular portion of the transmission section, which will be described later.

[0282] The transmission part can be arranged in Figure 19 Within the virtual polygon. The planar shape of the transmissive portion can vary depending on the arrangement of the pixel groups. The first transmissive portion TA1 can be set inside the first virtual polygon PO1, the second transmissive portion TA2 can be set inside the second virtual polygon PO2, the third transmissive portion TA3 can be set inside the third virtual polygon PO3, and the fourth transmissive portion TA4 can be set inside the fourth virtual polygon PO4.

[0283] For example, Figure 19 The shape of each of the first transmission section TA1 to the fourth transmission section TA4 can be a shape obtained by combining a single circular shape with quadrilaterals arranged around the circular shape, one of the corners of each quadrilateral being connected to the circular shape, and the corresponding boundary of the part of the circular shape connected to the corner being omitted.

[0284] Figure 20 This is a schematic representation of the display panel 10. Figure 1 A plan view of the auxiliary subpixel pattern of the second display area DA2.

[0285] For reference, Figure 20 In the description, references above can be omitted. Figures 1 to 19 The provided description is the same as the description. Figure 20 The method for driving pixel groups and the correlation between pixel groups and common sub-pixels can be compared with... Figures 7 to 19 The method for driving pixel groups and the correlation between pixel groups and common subpixels are the same.

[0286] like Figure 20 As shown, the first pixel group PG1, the second pixel group PG2, the third pixel group PG3, and the fourth pixel group PG4 can share a first common sub-pixel CP, and the first auxiliary pixel group PGs1, the second auxiliary pixel group PGs2, the third auxiliary pixel group PGs3, and the fourth auxiliary pixel group PGs4 can share a second common sub-pixel CPb. In the planar view, the first auxiliary pixel groups PGs1 to the fourth auxiliary pixel groups PGs4 can be arranged inside the first virtual polygon PO1. In the planar view, the first auxiliary pixel groups PGs1 to the fourth auxiliary pixel groups PGs4 can be surrounded by pixel groups arranged to overlap with the first virtual polygon PO1.

[0287] The first transmissive portion TA1 can be disposed within the first virtual polygon PO1. In the plan view, the first auxiliary pixel group PGs1 to the fourth auxiliary pixel group PGs4 can be surrounded by the first transmissive portion TA1. For example, the first transmissive portion TA1 can be disposed between the first auxiliary pixel group PGs1 to the fourth auxiliary pixel group PGs4 and the pixel group arranged to overlap with the first virtual polygon PO1.

[0288] For example, the second common sub-pixel CPb may include 2-1 common sub-pixels CPb1, 2-2 common sub-pixels CPb2, 2-3 common sub-pixels CPb3, and 2-4 common sub-pixels CPb4. 2-1 common sub-pixels CPb1 can be located within the first virtual polygon PO1, 2-2 common sub-pixels CPb2 can be located within the second virtual polygon PO2, 2-3 common sub-pixels CPb3 can be located within the third virtual polygon PO3, and 2-4 common sub-pixels CPb4 can be located within the fourth virtual polygon PO4. Each of the 2-1 common sub-pixels CPb1 to 2-4 common sub-pixels CPb4 can be located at the center of a virtual polygon in the planar diagram.

[0289] A 2-1 common sub-pixel CPb1 shared by the first auxiliary pixel group PGs1 to the fourth auxiliary pixel group PGs4 can be located at the center of the first virtual polygon PO1. The 2-1 common sub-pixel CPb1 can be the first auxiliary sub-pixel PX1, and each of the first auxiliary pixel group PGs1 to the fourth auxiliary pixel group PGs4 can include at least three auxiliary sub-pixels. The at least three auxiliary sub-pixels can be arranged in the order of the first auxiliary sub-pixel PX1 (the second common sub-pixel CPb), the second auxiliary sub-pixel PX2, and the third auxiliary sub-pixel PX3.

[0290] The first auxiliary pixel group PGs1 to the fourth auxiliary pixel group PGs4 can be arranged in a "+" shape within the first virtual polygon PO1 centered on the 2-1 common sub-pixel CPb1. For example, the first auxiliary pixel group PGs1 and the third auxiliary pixel group PGs3 can be arranged on a straight line, and the second auxiliary pixel group PGs2 and the fourth auxiliary pixel group PGs4 can be arranged on another straight line in a direction intersecting the first straight line.

[0291] The first pixel group PG1 to the fourth pixel group PG4 may include at least three auxiliary sub-pixels. These at least three auxiliary sub-pixels may be arranged in the order of first auxiliary sub-pixel PX1 (first common sub-pixel CP), second auxiliary sub-pixel PX2, and third auxiliary sub-pixel PX3. At least nine auxiliary sub-pixels may exist, overlapping with the virtual line segments constituting each virtual polygon.

[0292] Figure 21 This is a schematic representation of the display panel 10. Figure 1 A plan view of the auxiliary subpixel pattern of the second display area DA2.

[0293] For reference, Figure 21 In the description, references above can be omitted. Figures 1 to 20 The provided description is the same as the description. Figure 21 The method for driving pixel groups and the correlation between pixel groups and common sub-pixels can be compared with... Figures 7 to 20 The method for driving pixel groups and the correlation between pixel groups and common subpixels are the same.

[0294] like Figure 21 As shown, the first pixel group PG1, the second pixel group PG2, the third pixel group PG3, and the fourth pixel group PG4 can share a first common sub-pixel CP. For example, the first pixel group PG1 to the fourth pixel group PG4 can be arranged to extend radially from the first common sub-pixel CP.

[0295] Each of the first pixel group PG1 to the fourth pixel group PG4 may include at least three auxiliary sub-pixels. The at least three auxiliary sub-pixels may be arranged in the order of first auxiliary sub-pixel PX1 (first common sub-pixel CP), second auxiliary sub-pixel PX2, and third auxiliary sub-pixel PX3.

[0296] The virtual polygon can be a quadrilateral, and the first virtual line segment LS1 of the first virtual polygon PO1 can extend in the x-axis direction, and the first virtual line segment LS1 and the first pixel group PG1 can be arranged to overlap each other in the planar view. There can be at least nine auxiliary sub-pixels arranged to overlap with the first virtual line segment LS1. The auxiliary sub-pixel located at the center of the at least nine auxiliary sub-pixels can be the second common sub-pixel CPb.

[0297] The first auxiliary pixel group PGs1, the second auxiliary pixel group PGs2, the third auxiliary pixel group PGs3, and the fourth auxiliary pixel group PGs4 can share the second common sub-pixel CPb. For example, the first auxiliary pixel group PGs1 to the fourth auxiliary pixel group PGs4 can be arranged to extend radially from the second common sub-pixel CPb.

[0298] The first auxiliary pixel group PGs1 and the third auxiliary pixel group PGs3 can be aligned with the first pixel group PG1 on a straight line. For example, the first auxiliary pixel group PGs1 and the third auxiliary pixel group PGs3 can be arranged in a planar view to overlap with the first virtual line segment LS1.

[0299] For example, the first virtual curve HL1 can be an arc drawn within the first virtual polygon PO1 based on its first vertex Dd1 (e.g., with the first vertex Dd1 as the center). The second virtual curve HL2 can be an arc drawn outside the first virtual polygon PO1 (or within the second virtual polygon PO2) based on its second vertex Dd2. One end of the first virtual line segment LS1 can be the first vertex Dd1, and the other end can be the second vertex Dd2.

[0300] For example, the third virtual curve HL3 can be an arc drawn based on the third vertex Dd3 of the first virtual polygon PO1 outside the first virtual polygon PO1 (or inside the fourth virtual polygon PO4). The fourth virtual curve HL4 can be an arc drawn based on the fourth vertex Dd4 of the first virtual polygon PO1 inside the first virtual polygon PO1.

[0301] For example, the second auxiliary pixel group PGs2 can be configured to overlap with the second virtual curve HL2. The fourth auxiliary pixel group PGs4 can be configured to overlap with the first virtual curve HL1. The first virtual curve HL1 and the second virtual curve HL2 can be connected to each other to form a single wavy curve.

[0302] In the plan view, the first transmission portion TA1 can be disposed within the first virtual polygon PO1. The first transmission portion TA1 may include auxiliary transmission portions TA1-1 (1-1), TA1-2 (1-2), and TA1-3 (1-3). Auxiliary transmission portion TA1-1, surrounded by the first virtual curve HL1 and the first virtual polygon PO1, can be arranged within the first virtual polygon PO1 in the plan view, and can have a fan-shaped shape. Auxiliary transmission portion TA1-2, surrounded by the first virtual curve HL1, the fourth virtual curve HL4, and the first virtual polygon PO1, can be disposed within the first virtual polygon PO1 in the plan view.

[0303] The 1-3 auxiliary transmission portion TA1-3, surrounded by the fourth virtual curve HL4 and the first virtual polygon PO1, can be arranged within the first virtual polygon PO1 in the plan view, and the shape of the 1-3 auxiliary transmission portion TA1-3 can be fan-shaped in the plan view.

[0304] The second transmission portion TA2 can be disposed inside the second virtual polygon PO2, the third transmission portion TA3 can be disposed inside the third virtual polygon PO3, and the fourth transmission portion TA4 can be disposed inside the fourth virtual polygon PO4. The shapes of the first transmission portion TA1 and the third transmission portion TA3 can be symmetrical with respect to the first common sub-pixel CP, and the shapes of the second transmission portion TA2 and the fourth transmission portion TA4 can be symmetrical with respect to the first common sub-pixel CP. The shape of the second transmission portion TA2 can be similar to the shape of the first transmission portion TA1.

[0305] Figure 22 This is a schematic representation of the display panel 10. Figure 1 A plan view of the auxiliary subpixel pattern of the second display area DA2.

[0306] For reference, Figure 22 In the description, references above can be omitted. Figures 1 to 21 The provided description is the same as the description. Figure 22 The method for driving pixel groups and the correlation between pixel groups and common sub-pixels can be compared with... Figures 7 to 21 The method for driving pixel groups and the correlation between pixel groups and common subpixels are the same.

[0307] like Figure 22As shown, each of the plurality of virtual polygons can have the shape of a parallelogram in the planar diagram. A first virtual polygon PO1 can be adjacent to a second virtual polygon PO2, and the second virtual polygon PO2 can be a shape that is a flipped version of the first virtual polygon PO1. For example, the first virtual polygon PO1 and the second virtual polygon PO2 can share a virtual line segment. When the parallelogram has a top side (the shorter of the parallel sides), a bottom side (the longer of the parallel sides), and two hypotenuses, the virtual line segment shared by the first virtual polygon PO1 and the second virtual polygon PO2 can be the hypotenuse.

[0308] The hypotenuse shared by the first virtual polygon PO1 and the second virtual polygon PO2 can be arranged to overlap with the first pixel group PG1, and the first pixel group PG1 can include at least three auxiliary sub-pixels. For example, the at least three auxiliary sub-pixels can be arranged in the order of first auxiliary sub-pixel PX1 (first common sub-pixel CP), second auxiliary sub-pixel PX2, and third auxiliary sub-pixel PX3. The first pixel group PG1, the second pixel group PG2, and the third pixel group PG3 can share the first common sub-pixel CP.

[0309] The bottom edge of the second virtual polygon PO2 and the top edge of the first virtual polygon PO1 can form a single straight line, and the top edge of the second virtual polygon PO2 and the bottom edge of the first virtual polygon PO1 can also form a single straight line. The top edge of the second virtual polygon PO2 and the third pixel group PG3 can be arranged to overlap each other, and the third pixel group PG3 can include at least three auxiliary sub-pixels. The bottom edge of the first virtual polygon PO1 and the second pixel group PG2 can be arranged to overlap each other. Therefore, the second pixel group PG2 and the third pixel group PG3 can be arranged as a straight line.

[0310] The first transmissive portion TA1 can be set within the first virtual polygon PO1 in the planar view, and the planar shape of the first transmissive portion TA1 can be a parallelogram. The second transmissive portion TA2 can be set within the second virtual polygon PO2 in the planar view, and the planar shape of the second transmissive portion TA2 can be a parallelogram. The shape of the second transmissive portion TA2 can be a flipped version of the shape of the first transmissive portion TA1.

[0311] Figure 23 This is a schematic representation of the display panel 10. Figure 1 A plan view of the auxiliary subpixel pattern of the second display area DA2.

[0312] For reference, Figure 23 In the description, references above can be omitted. Figures 1 to 22 The provided description is the same as the description. Figure 23The method for driving pixel groups and the correlation between pixel groups and common sub-pixels can be compared with... Figures 7 to 22 The method for driving pixel groups and the correlation between pixel groups and common subpixels are the same.

[0313] like Figure 23 As shown, each of the multiple virtual polygons can have a triangular shape in the planar diagram. The first virtual polygon PO1 can be adjacent to the second virtual polygon PO2. The first virtual polygon PO1, the second virtual polygon PO2, the third virtual polygon PO3, the fourth virtual polygon PO4, the fifth virtual polygon PO5, and the sixth virtual polygon PO6 can share a common intersection point.

[0314] For example, the first virtual polygon PO1 and the second virtual polygon PO2 can share a virtual line segment. The first pixel group PG1 can be set to overlap with the virtual line segment shared by the first virtual polygon PO1 and the second virtual polygon PO2. In this way, each of the second pixel group PG2 to the sixth pixel group PG6 can be arranged to overlap with the virtual line segment shared by the virtual polygons.

[0315] The first pixel group PG1 to the sixth pixel group PG6 can be arranged around the first common sub-pixel CP and can share the first common sub-pixel CP. Each of the first pixel group PG1 to the sixth pixel group PG6 can include at least three auxiliary sub-pixels.

[0316] The transmission portion can be located within each of the first virtual polygon PO1 to the sixth virtual polygon PO6. For example, the first transmission portion TA1 can be located within the first virtual polygon PO1, the second transmission portion TA2 can be located within the second virtual polygon PO2, the third transmission portion TA3 can be located within the third virtual polygon PO3, the fourth transmission portion TA4 can be located within the fourth virtual polygon PO4, the fifth transmission portion TA5 can be located within the fifth virtual polygon PO5, and the sixth transmission portion TA6 can be located within the sixth virtual polygon PO6.

[0317] Figure 24 This is a schematic representation of the display panel 10. Figure 1 A plan view of the auxiliary subpixel pattern of the second display area DA2.

[0318] For reference, Figure 24 In the description, references above can be omitted. Figures 1 to 23 The provided description is the same as the description. Figure 24 The method for driving pixel groups and the correlation between pixel groups and common sub-pixels can be compared with... Figures 7 to 23 The method for driving pixel groups and the correlation between pixel groups and common subpixels are the same.

[0319] like Figure 24 As shown, each of the multiple virtual polygons can have a triangular shape in the planar diagram. The corresponding planar shapes of the first virtual polygon PO1 to the fourth virtual polygon PO4 can be triangles. The first virtual polygon PO1 can be adjacent to the second virtual polygon PO2. The first virtual polygon PO1 to the third virtual polygon PO3 can share an intersection point.

[0320] For example, the first virtual polygon PO1 and the second virtual polygon PO2 can share a virtual line segment. The first pixel group PG1 can be set to overlap with the virtual line segment shared by the first virtual polygon PO1 and the second virtual polygon PO2. In this way, each of the second pixel group PG2 to the fourth pixel group PG4 can be arranged to overlap with the virtual line segment shared by the virtual polygons.

[0321] The first pixel group PG1 to the fourth pixel group PG4 can be arranged around the first common sub-pixel CP and can share the first common sub-pixel CP. Each of the first pixel group PG1 to the fourth pixel group PG4 can include at least three auxiliary sub-pixels. The at least three auxiliary sub-pixels can be arranged in the order of first auxiliary sub-pixel PX1 (first common sub-pixel CP), second auxiliary sub-pixel PX2, and third auxiliary sub-pixel PX3.

[0322] For example, a triangular-shaped transmission portion can be disposed within each of the first virtual polygons PO1 to the fourth virtual polygon PO4. For example, the first transmission portion TA1 can be disposed within the first virtual polygon PO1, the second transmission portion TA2 can be disposed within the second virtual polygon PO2, the third transmission portion TA3 can be disposed within the third virtual polygon PO3, and the fourth transmission portion TA4 can be disposed within the fourth virtual polygon PO4.

[0323] Figure 25 This is a schematic representation of the display panel 10. Figure 1 A plan view of the auxiliary subpixel pattern of the second display area DA2.

[0324] For reference, Figure 25 In the description, references above can be omitted. Figures 1 to 24 The provided description is the same as the description. Figure 25 The method for driving pixel groups and the correlation between pixel groups and common sub-pixels can be compared with... Figures 7 to 24 The method for driving pixel groups and the correlation between pixel groups and common subpixels are the same.

[0325] like Figure 25As shown, multiple virtual polygons can be classified into a first type having an octagonal shape and a second type having a quadrilateral shape. The multiple virtual polygons may include (first type) a first virtual polygon PO1, a second virtual polygon PO2, a third virtual polygon PO3, a fourth virtual polygon PO4, and a fifth virtual polygon PO5. For example, (first type) first virtual polygons PO1 through fifth virtual polygons PO5 may have octagonal shapes in a planar diagram.

[0326] Multiple virtual polygons may include (second type) a first auxiliary virtual polygon POs1, a second auxiliary virtual polygon POs2, a third auxiliary virtual polygon POs3, and a fourth auxiliary virtual polygon POs4. For example, (second type) the first auxiliary virtual polygon POs1 to the fourth auxiliary virtual polygon POs4 may have the shape of a quadrilateral in a planar drawing.

[0327] For example, the first virtual polygon PO1 and the second virtual polygon PO2 can share a virtual line segment. The second pixel group PG2 can be set to overlap with a virtual line segment shared by the first virtual polygon PO1 and the second virtual polygon PO2. In this way, each of the second pixel group PG2, the fourth pixel group PG4, the sixth pixel group PG6, and the eighth pixel group PG8 can be arranged to overlap with the virtual line segment shared by the virtual polygons.

[0328] For example, the virtual line segments that form the auxiliary virtual polygon can be virtual line segments surrounding the auxiliary virtual polygon.

[0329] For example, the first auxiliary virtual polygon POs1 and the first virtual polygon PO1 can share a virtual line segment. The first pixel group PG1 can be set to overlap with a virtual line segment shared by the first auxiliary virtual polygon POs1 and the first virtual polygon PO1.

[0330] For example, the first virtual polygon PO1 and each of the auxiliary virtual polygons surrounding the first virtual polygon PO1 can share a virtual line segment. The virtual line segment shared by the first virtual polygon PO1 and the auxiliary virtual polygons surrounding it, as well as the first pixel group PG1, the third pixel group PG3, the fifth pixel group PG5, and the seventh pixel group PG7, can be arranged to overlap each other.

[0331] For example, the first virtual polygon PO1 and the second virtual polygon PO2 can share a virtual line segment. The second pixel group PG2 can be set to overlap with a virtual line segment shared by the first virtual polygon PO1 and the second virtual polygon PO2.

[0332] For example, the first virtual polygon PO1 and the third virtual polygon PO3 can share a virtual line segment. The fourth pixel group PG4 can be set to overlay a virtual line segment shared by the first virtual polygon PO1 and the third virtual polygon PO3.

[0333] For example, the first virtual polygon PO1 and the fourth virtual polygon PO4 can share a virtual line segment. The sixth pixel group PG6 can be set to overlay a virtual line segment shared by the first virtual polygon PO1 and the fourth virtual polygon PO4.

[0334] For example, the first virtual polygon PO1 and the fifth virtual polygon PO5 can share a virtual line segment. The eighth pixel group PG8 can be set to overlay a virtual line segment shared by the first virtual polygon PO1 and the fifth virtual polygon PO5.

[0335] For example, each of the first pixel group PG1 to the eighth pixel group PG8 may include at least three auxiliary sub-pixels. The first pixel group PG1 may share one auxiliary sub-pixel with the second pixel group PG2, and may share one auxiliary sub-pixel with the eighth pixel group PG8. Thus, one pixel group among the first pixel group PG1 to the eighth pixel group PG8 may include auxiliary sub-pixels shared with other pixel groups adjacent to said pixel group.

[0336] For example, the pixel group arranged to overlap with the first auxiliary virtual polygon POs1 can be a first pixel group PG1, a first auxiliary pixel group PGs1, a second auxiliary pixel group PGs2, and a third auxiliary pixel group PGs3. The first auxiliary pixel group PGs1 can be one of the pixel groups arranged to overlap with the second virtual polygon PO2, and the third auxiliary pixel group PGs3 can be one of the pixel groups arranged to overlap with the fifth virtual polygon PO5. The second auxiliary pixel group PGs2 can also be one of the pixel groups arranged to overlap with another virtual polygon.

[0337] The transmissive portions can be arranged within the first to fifth virtual polygons PO1 to PO5, respectively. For example, the first transmissive portion TA1 can be located within the first virtual polygon PO1 in the plan view, and its shape can be circular or octagonal. Similarly, the second transmissive portion TA2 can be located within the second virtual polygon PO2 in the plan view, and its shape can be circular or octagonal. The third transmissive portion TA3 can be located within the third virtual polygon PO3 in the plan view, and its shape can be circular or octagonal. The fourth transmissive portion TA4 can be located within the fourth virtual polygon PO4 in the plan view, and its shape can be circular or octagonal. Finally, the fifth transmissive portion TA5 can be located within the fifth virtual polygon PO5 in the plan view, and its shape can be circular or octagonal.

[0338] The auxiliary transmission portions can be arranged within the first to fourth auxiliary virtual polygons POs1 to POs4, respectively. The corresponding planar shape of the auxiliary transmission portions can be circular or octagonal. For example, in a planar view, the first auxiliary transmission portion TAa1 can be located inside the first auxiliary virtual polygon POs1, the second auxiliary transmission portion TAa2 can be located inside the second auxiliary virtual polygon POs2, the third auxiliary transmission portion TAa3 can be located inside the third auxiliary virtual polygon POs3, and the fourth auxiliary transmission portion TAa4 can be located inside the fourth auxiliary virtual polygon POs4.

[0339] Figure 26 This is a schematic representation of the display panel 10. Figure 1 A plan view of the auxiliary subpixel pattern of the second display area DA2.

[0340] For reference, Figure 26 In the description, references above can be omitted. Figures 1 to 25 The provided description is the same as the description. Figure 26 The method for driving pixel groups and the correlation between pixel groups and common sub-pixels can be compared with... Figures 7 to 25 The method for driving pixel groups and the correlation between pixel groups and common subpixels are the same.

[0341] like Figure 26 As shown, the first virtual polygon PO1 and the second virtual polygon PO2 can each be a triangle with three sides of approximately similar length. The first virtual polygon PO1 and the second virtual polygon PO2 can share a point and can not share any virtual line segments.

[0342] The third virtual polygon PO3 and the fourth virtual polygon PO4 can be triangles, each with two sides of approximately similar length. The third virtual polygon PO3 and the fourth virtual polygon PO4 can share the longest side. The first virtual polygon PO1 through the fourth virtual polygon PO4 can share a single point.

[0343] The three auxiliary sub-pixels arranged to overlap with the first virtual polygon PO1 can be the first pixel group PG1. The three auxiliary sub-pixels arranged to overlap with the first virtual polygon PO1 can be arranged to overlap with the vertices constituting the first virtual polygon PO1 respectively.

[0344] The three auxiliary sub-pixels arranged to overlap with the second virtual polygon PO2 can be the second pixel group PG2. The three auxiliary sub-pixels arranged to overlap with the second virtual polygon PO2 can be arranged to overlap with the vertices constituting the second virtual polygon PO2 respectively.

[0345] The three auxiliary sub-pixels arranged to overlap with the third virtual polygon PO3 can be the third pixel group PG3. The three auxiliary sub-pixels arranged to overlap with the third virtual polygon PO3 can be arranged to overlap with the vertices constituting the third virtual polygon PO3 respectively.

[0346] The three auxiliary sub-pixels arranged to overlap with the fourth virtual polygon PO4 can be the fourth pixel group PG4. The three auxiliary sub-pixels arranged to overlap with the fourth virtual polygon PO4 can be arranged to overlap with the vertices constituting the fourth virtual polygon PO4 respectively.

[0347] The first pixel group PG1 to the fourth pixel group PG4 can share the first common sub-pixel CP. The first pixel group PG1 and the second pixel group PG2 can share only the first common sub-pixel CP. The third pixel group PG3 and the fourth pixel group PG4 can share the first common sub-pixel CP and the second common sub-pixel CPb.

[0348] Therefore, when the first pixel group PG1 to the fourth pixel group PG4 are turned on, the first common sub-pixel CP can be driven to reflect the brightness of at most the first pixel group PG1 to the fourth pixel group PG4. The second common sub-pixel CPb can be driven to reflect the brightness of at most the third pixel group PG3 and the fourth pixel group PG4.

[0349] A first transmissive portion TA1 can be positioned around a first virtual polygon PO1. For example, the shape of the first transmissive portion TA1 can be circular or elliptical. A second transmissive portion TA2 can be positioned around a second virtual polygon PO2. For example, the shape of the second transmissive portion TA2 can be circular or elliptical. A third transmissive portion TA3 can be positioned around a third virtual polygon PO3. For example, the shape of the third transmissive portion TA3 can be circular or elliptical. A fourth transmissive portion TA4 can be positioned around a fourth virtual polygon PO4. For example, the shape of the fourth transmissive portion TA4 can be circular or elliptical. Each transmissive portion can be positioned at a location where one sub-pixel is omitted.

[0350] Figure 27 This is a schematic representation of the display panel 10. Figure 1 A plan view of the auxiliary subpixel pattern of the second display area DA2.

[0351] For reference, Figure 27 In the description, references above can be omitted. Figures 1 to 26 The provided description is the same as the description. Figure 27 The method for driving pixel groups and the correlation between pixel groups and common sub-pixels can be compared with... Figures 7 to 26 The method for driving pixel groups and the correlation between pixel groups and common subpixels are the same.

[0352] like Figure 27 As shown, the first virtual polygon PO1, the second virtual polygon PO2, the third virtual polygon PO3, and the fourth virtual polygon PO4 can all be triangles with three sides of approximately similar length. Virtual polygons PO1 through PO4 can share a point. Virtual polygons PO1 and PO2 can share an edge. Virtual polygons PO3 and PO4 can share an edge.

[0353] The three auxiliary sub-pixels arranged to overlap with the first virtual polygon PO1 can be a pixel group. The three auxiliary sub-pixels arranged to overlap with the first virtual polygon PO1 can be arranged to overlap with the vertices constituting the first virtual polygon PO1 respectively.

[0354] The three auxiliary sub-pixels arranged to overlap with the second virtual polygon PO2 can be a pixel group. The three auxiliary sub-pixels arranged to overlap with the second virtual polygon PO2 can be arranged to overlap with the vertices constituting the second virtual polygon PO2 respectively.

[0355] The three auxiliary sub-pixels arranged to overlap with the third virtual polygon PO3 can be a pixel group. The three auxiliary sub-pixels arranged to overlap with the third virtual polygon PO3 can be arranged to overlap with the vertices constituting the third virtual polygon PO3 respectively.

[0356] The three auxiliary sub-pixels arranged to overlap with the fourth virtual polygon PO4 can be another group of pixels. The three auxiliary sub-pixels arranged to overlap with the fourth virtual polygon PO4 can be arranged to overlap with the vertices constituting the fourth virtual polygon PO4 respectively.

[0357] The pixel group superimposed on the first virtual polygon PO1 and the pixel group superimposed on the second virtual polygon PO2 can share two auxiliary sub-pixels. The pixel group superimposed on the first virtual polygon PO1, the pixel group superimposed on the second virtual polygon PO2, the pixel group superimposed on the third virtual polygon PO3, and the pixel group superimposed on the fourth virtual polygon PO4 can share one auxiliary sub-pixel.

[0358] The first transmission portion TA1 and the second transmission portion TA2 can both extend in one direction (e.g., the x-axis direction). The aforementioned first virtual polygon PO1 to fourth virtual polygon PO4 can be arranged between the first transmission portion TA1 and the second transmission portion TA2.

[0359] Figure 28 and Figure 29 This is a schematic representation of the display panel 10. Figure 1 A plan view of the auxiliary subpixel pattern of the second display area DA2.

[0360] For reference, Figure 28 and Figure 29 In the description, references above can be omitted. Figures 1 to 27 The provided description is the same as the description. Figure 28 and Figure 29 The method for driving pixel groups and the correlation between pixel groups and common sub-pixels can be compared with... Figures 7 to 27 The method for driving pixel groups and the correlation between pixel groups and common subpixels are the same.

[0361] like Figure 28 and Figure 29 As shown, the first virtual polygon PO1 and the second virtual polygon PO2 can both be triangles with three sides of approximately similar length. The first virtual polygon PO1 and the second virtual polygon PO2 can share a side. Pixel groups superimposed on the first virtual polygon PO1 and pixel groups superimposed on the second virtual polygon PO2 can share two auxiliary sub-pixels.

[0362] The first transmission portion TA1, the second transmission portion TA2, the third transmission portion TA3, and the fourth transmission portion TA4 can be arranged around the first virtual polygon PO1 and the second virtual polygon PO2. Figure 28 In this process, the shape of each of the first transmission portion TA1 to the fourth transmission portion TA4 can be elliptical. Figure 29 In the process, the shape of each of the first transmission section TA1 to the fourth transmission section TA4 can be a parallelogram.

[0363] like Figure 28 and Figure 29 As shown, auxiliary subpixels used to implement a point can be arranged in an RGBG pattern. An RGBG group can be arranged side-by-side with another group in the x-axis direction, or side-by-side with another group in the y-axis direction. For example, in an RGBG group, two second auxiliary subpixels PX2 can be arranged at both ends, and a first auxiliary subpixel PX1 and a third auxiliary subpixel PX3 can be arranged between the two second auxiliary subpixels PX2. For example, in an RGBG group, two second auxiliary subpixels PX2 can be arranged separately from each other in the y-axis direction, and a first auxiliary subpixel PX1 and a third auxiliary subpixel PX3 can be arranged separately from each other in the x-axis direction. For example, regarding two RGBG groups spaced apart in the y-axis direction, it can be seen that the two second auxiliary subpixels PX2 are arranged as close to each other as possible.

[0364] Figures 30 to 34 This is a schematic representation of the display panel 10. Figure 1 A plan view of the auxiliary subpixel pattern of the second display area DA2.

[0365] For reference, Figures 30 to 34 In the description, references above can be omitted. Figures 1 to 29 The provided description is the same as the description. Figures 30 to 34 The method for driving pixel groups and the correlation between pixel groups and common sub-pixels can be compared with... Figures 7 to 29 The method for driving pixel groups and the correlation between pixel groups and common subpixels are the same.

[0366] like Figures 30 to 34 As shown, pixel groups can be arranged along the x-axis. Figure 30 As shown, pixel groups can be arranged along a virtual straight line extending along the x-axis. Alternatively, as... Figures 31 to 34 As shown, pixel groups can be arranged in a zigzag pattern.

[0367] When pixel group is as in Figures 31 to 34 When arranged in a zigzag pattern, pixel groups can be arranged in a zigzag pattern row by row (see...). Figure 31 and Figure 32Or arrange them in a non-zigzag pattern, row by row (see...) Figure 33 and Figure 34 ).

[0368] Other pixel groups can be arranged on either side of a pixel group, and adjacent pixel groups can share an auxiliary sub-pixel. When arranged in a zigzag pattern, it can be as follows: Figure 31 Each zigzag section is arranged with three auxiliary sub-pixels, and can be arranged as follows: Figure 32 Each zigzag section is arranged with five auxiliary sub-pixels.

[0369] like Figures 30 to 34 As shown, the distance between corresponding second auxiliary sub-pixels PX2 in two rows can be greater than the distance between second auxiliary sub-pixels PX2 in the same row.

[0370] Figure 35 and Figure 36 This is a schematic representation of the display panel 10. Figure 1 A plan view of the auxiliary subpixel pattern of the second display area DA2.

[0371] For reference, Figure 35 and Figure 36 In the description, references above can be omitted. Figures 1 to 34 The provided description is the same as the description. Figure 35 and Figure 36 The method for driving pixel groups and the correlation between pixel groups and common sub-pixels can be compared with... Figures 7 to 34 The method for driving pixel groups and the correlation between pixel groups and common subpixels are the same.

[0372] like Figure 35 and Figure 36 As shown, two transmissive portions can be connected to each other to form a single transmissive portion. Consequently, the transmissive portion can be shaped like a dumbbell with a concave center and rounded ends.

[0373] like Figure 35 As shown, the dumbbell-shaped transmissive portions can all be arranged in one direction (e.g., in the direction between the y-axis and the x-axis). The direction along which the dumbbell-shaped transmissive portions are arranged can be understood as the direction in which the long axis of each dumbbell-shaped transmissive portion points.

[0374] Optionally, such as Figure 36 As shown, the dumbbell-shaped translucent sections can be arranged row by row in different directions. For example, in Figure 36 In the diagram, the transmission portion in the nth row can be arranged in the direction between the y-axis and the x-axis, while the transmission portion in the (n+1)th row can be arranged in the direction between the y-axis and the -x-axis.

[0375] By using a display panel employing the pixel array structure according to the above embodiment, the following effects can be obtained.

[0376] First, by employing a structure in which multiple pixel groups share a common subpixel, the display panel using the pixel array structure according to the above embodiment can effectively reduce the number of subpixels. Therefore, the area of ​​the transmissive portion can be increased, and thus the light transmittance can be improved.

[0377] Secondly, the display panel using the pixel array structure according to the above embodiment can adjust the brightness of the common sub-pixels proportionally to the number of conductions in the pixel group, so that the desired image can still be accurately achieved even when the number of sub-pixels is reduced.

[0378] Third, in a display panel using the pixel array structure according to the above embodiments, the transmissive portion can be arranged within a virtual polygon, and the pixel group can be arranged to overlap with the virtual line segments forming the virtual polygon, thus the transmissive portion and the pixel group can be arranged effectively.

[0379] Fourth, by using a display panel with a pixel array structure according to the above embodiments, the resolution of the second display area can be changed to be lower than that of the first display area, and the arrangement of pixel groups can be optimized to ensure visibility.

[0380] Fifth, the shape and arrangement of the transmission section can be varied to provide the optimal light transmission area suitable for the characteristics of the component.

[0381] These are merely exemplary, and therefore the embodiments are not limited thereto. Various effects can be derived by those skilled in the art from the embodiments.

[0382] The electronic device 1, including the display panel 11 according to the embodiment, will now be described in detail based on the above description.

[0383] Figure 37 This is a block diagram of electronic device 1 according to an embodiment.

[0384] Reference Figure 37 The electronic device 1 may include a display panel 11, a processor 12, a memory 13, and a power module 14.

[0385] The processor 12 may include at least one of a central processing unit (CPU), an application processor (AP), a graphics processing unit (GPU), a communication processor (CP), an image signal processor (ISP), and a controller.

[0386] The memory 13 can store the data information required for the operation of the processor 12 or the display panel 11. When the processor 12 executes the application stored in the memory 13, image data signals and / or input control signals can be sent to the display panel 11, and the display panel 11 can process the received signals and output image information through the display screen.

[0387] The power module 14 may include a power module (such as a power adapter or battery device) and a power conversion module, which converts the power supplied by the power module to generate the power required for the operation of the electronic device 1.

[0388] At least one of the components of the electronic device 1 described above may be included in the display device according to the foregoing embodiments. Furthermore, some of the modules functionally included in the electronic device 1 may be included in the display device, and other modules may be disposed separately from the display device. For example, the display device may include a display panel 11, and the processor 12, memory 13, and power module 14 may be disposed as other devices within the electronic device 1 rather than the display device.

[0389] Figure 37 The display panel 11 can be referred to above. Figures 1 to 36 This is one example of a display panel 10 described. For ease of explanation, other descriptions have been omitted, but those skilled in the art will understand. Figures 1 to 36 The description is easy and clear to understand. Figure 37 The display panel 11.

[0390] According to an embodiment, the electronic device 1 may include a memory 13 for storing data information, a processor 12 for generating data signals and / or control signals based on the data information, and a display panel 11 for operating based on the data signals and / or control signals. The display panel 11 may be... Figures 1 to 36 One of the display panels 10.

[0391] Figure 38 Schematic diagrams of electronic devices according to various embodiments are shown.

[0392] Reference Figure 38 The various electronic devices to which the display device according to the embodiment is applied may include not only image display electronic devices (such as smartphones 1_1a, tablet PCs 1_1b, laptop computers 1_1c, TVs 1_1d, and desktop monitors 1_1e), but also wearable electronic devices (such as smart glasses 1_2a, head-mounted displays 1_2b, and smartwatches 1_2c) that include display modules, as well as vehicle electronic devices 10_3 that include display modules (such as central information displays (CIDs), central dashboards or instrument panels, and interior mirror displays installed on the dashboard of a car).

[0393] According to the embodiments described above, a display panel with a high-efficiency pixel array structure and an electronic device including the display panel can be realized. Of course, the scope of the disclosure is not limited to these effects.

[0394] It should be understood that the embodiments described herein should be considered in a descriptive sense only and not for limiting purposes. The description of features or aspects within each embodiment should generally be considered applicable to other similar features or aspects in other embodiments. Although one or more embodiments have been described with reference to the accompanying drawings, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes in form and detail may be made therein without departing from the spirit and scope as defined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A display panel comprising a plurality of sub-pixels arranged on a substrate, the display panel comprising: A first pixel group is driven to correspond to a first point on the screen, the first pixel group including a first common sub-pixel; The second pixel group is driven to correspond to a second point on the screen, and the second pixel group shares the first common sub-pixel with the first pixel group; A third pixel group is driven to correspond to a third point on the screen, the third pixel group sharing the first common sub-pixel with the first pixel group and the second pixel group; as well as The first transmissive portion is surrounded by the first pixel group and the second pixel group. in, The first pixel group to the third pixel group are arranged to extend radially from the first common sub-pixel. The first pixel group and the second pixel group are arranged to overlap with the first virtual polygon. The third pixel group is configured to overlap with the second virtual polygon adjacent to the first virtual polygon, and The first transmissive portion is disposed within the first virtual polygon.

2. The display panel according to claim 1, wherein, When the first pixel group is turned on, the first common sub-pixel emits light based on a first control command for controlling the first pixel group.

3. The display panel according to claim 1, wherein, When the first pixel group and the second pixel group are turned on, the first common sub-pixel emits light based on a first control command for controlling the first pixel group and a second control command for controlling the second pixel group.

4. The display panel according to claim 1, wherein, When the first pixel group to the third pixel group are turned on, the first common sub-pixel emits light based on a first control command for controlling the first pixel group, a second control command for controlling the second pixel group, and a third control command for controlling the third pixel group.

5. The display panel according to claim 1, wherein, The first pixel group includes a first auxiliary sub-pixel for generating light of a first wavelength, a second auxiliary sub-pixel for generating light of a second wavelength, and a third auxiliary sub-pixel for generating light of a third wavelength, and the first common sub-pixel is the first auxiliary sub-pixel. In the planar diagram, the area of ​​the first auxiliary sub-pixel is greater than the area of ​​the second auxiliary sub-pixel and the area of ​​the third auxiliary sub-pixel, and the area of ​​the second auxiliary sub-pixel is smaller than the area of ​​the third auxiliary sub-pixel.

6. The display panel according to claim 5, wherein, In the planar diagram, the first auxiliary sub-pixel and the third auxiliary sub-pixel are polygonal. The second auxiliary sub-pixel is a trapezoid with an upper side and a lower side longer than the upper side, and The upper side is configured to face the third auxiliary sub-pixel, and the lower side is configured to face the first auxiliary sub-pixel.

7. The display panel according to claim 5, wherein, The centroid of each of the first auxiliary sub-pixels to the third auxiliary sub-pixels is set to overlap with the virtual line segments forming the first virtual polygon.

8. The display panel according to claim 7, wherein, The centroids of the first auxiliary sub-pixel and the third auxiliary sub-pixel are arranged to overlap with the vertices of the first virtual polygon.

9. A display panel comprising a plurality of sub-pixels arranged on a substrate, the display panel comprising: The first pixel group is driven to correspond to a first point on the screen, is set to overlap with the first virtual polygon, and includes a first common sub-pixel; The second pixel group is driven to correspond to a second point on the screen, is configured to overlap with the first virtual polygon, and shares the first common sub-pixel with the first pixel group; The third pixel group is driven to correspond to a third point on the screen, is configured to overlap with a second virtual polygon adjacent to the first virtual polygon, and shares the first common sub-pixel with the first pixel group and the second pixel group; The fourth pixel group, located within the first virtual polygon, is driven to correspond to a fourth point on the screen and includes a second common sub-pixel; The fifth pixel group, located within the first virtual polygon, is driven to correspond to the fifth point on the screen and shares the second common sub-pixel; as well as The sixth pixel group, located within the first virtual polygon, is driven to correspond to the sixth point on the screen and shares the second common sub-pixel. in, The first pixel group to the third pixel group are arranged to extend radially from the first common sub-pixel, and The fourth to sixth pixel groups are arranged to extend radially from the second common sub-pixel.

10. The display panel according to claim 9, further comprising: The first transmissive portion is disposed within the first virtual polygon and is surrounded by the first pixel group, the second pixel group, the fourth pixel group, and the fifth pixel group.

11. The display panel according to claim 9, wherein, When the first pixel group is turned on, the first common sub-pixel emits light based on a first control command for controlling the first pixel group.

12. The display panel according to claim 9, wherein, When the first pixel group and the second pixel group are turned on, the first common sub-pixel emits light based on a first control command for controlling the first pixel group and a second control command for controlling the second pixel group.

13. The display panel according to claim 9, wherein, When the first pixel group to the third pixel group are turned on, the first common sub-pixel emits light based on a first control command for controlling the first pixel group, a second control command for controlling the second pixel group, and a third control command for controlling the third pixel group.

14. The display panel according to claim 9, wherein, When the fourth pixel group is turned on, the second common sub-pixel emits light based on a fourth control command for controlling the fourth pixel group.

15. The display panel according to claim 9, wherein, When the fourth pixel group and the fifth pixel group are turned on, the second common sub-pixel emits light based on a fourth control command for controlling the fourth pixel group and a fifth control command for controlling the fifth pixel group.

16. The display panel according to claim 9, wherein, When the fourth pixel group to the sixth pixel group are turned on, the second common sub-pixel emits light based on the fourth control command for controlling the fourth pixel group, the fifth control command for controlling the fifth pixel group, and the sixth control command for controlling the sixth pixel group.

17. The display panel according to claim 9, wherein, The first pixel group includes a first auxiliary sub-pixel for generating light of a first wavelength, a second auxiliary sub-pixel for generating light of a second wavelength, and a third auxiliary sub-pixel for generating light of a third wavelength, and the first common sub-pixel is the first auxiliary sub-pixel. In the planar diagram, the area of ​​the first auxiliary sub-pixel is greater than the area of ​​the second auxiliary sub-pixel and the area of ​​the third auxiliary sub-pixel, and the area of ​​the second auxiliary sub-pixel is smaller than the area of ​​the third auxiliary sub-pixel.

18. The display panel according to claim 17, wherein, The centroid of each of the first auxiliary sub-pixels to the third auxiliary sub-pixels is set to overlap with the virtual line segments forming the first virtual polygon.

19. The display panel according to claim 18, wherein, The centroids of the first auxiliary sub-pixel and the third auxiliary sub-pixel are arranged to overlap with the vertices of the first virtual polygon.

20. An electronic device, the electronic device comprising: Memory, used to store data and information; The processor is configured to generate data signals and / or control signals based on the data information; as well as The display panel according to any one of claims 1-19 operates based on the data signal and / or the control signal.

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