Display device

Abstract

There is provided a display device including: a first light emitting element activated in a first operation mode and disabled in a second operation mode; a second light emitting element activated in the first operation mode and the second operation mode; a base substrate including a first region having a first light-emitting region in which the first light-emitting element is disposed and a first non-light-emitting region, and a second region adjacent to the first region and having a second light-emitting region in which the second light-emitting element is disposed and a second non-light-emitting region; an encapsulation layer disposed on the base substrate; a first light blocking pattern not overlapping the first region and overlapping the second non-emission region; a cover layer covering the first light blocking pattern; and a second light blocking pattern disposed on the capping layer and overlapping the first light blocking pattern, in which a thickness of the capping layer may be greater than a thickness of the encapsulation layer.

Description

[0001] This application is a divisional application of the utility model with the application date of December 21, 2023, application number 202323496259.3 and name “Display Device”.

[0002] CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

[0003] This application claims priority from Korean Patent Application No. 10-2022-0180705, filed on December 21, 2022, which is hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety. Technical Field

[0004] Herein, the present disclosure relates to a display device, and more particularly, to a display device capable of operating in two operation modes. Background Art

[0005] Electronic devices such as smartphones, tablet computers, laptop computers, car navigation systems, and smart TVs are being developed. Such electronic devices include display devices in order to provide information.

[0006] Users need images of appropriate quality for the context in which they are used. For example, they need brighter images outdoors where natural light affects image viewing, and they need images with narrow viewing angles for display devices where personal information is read. Utility Model Content

[0007] The present disclosure provides a display device capable of preventing light leakage at a specific viewing angle.

[0008] Embodiments of the present invention provide a display device including: a first light-emitting element, a second light-emitting element, a base substrate, an encapsulation layer, at least one insulating layer, a covering layer, and a second light-blocking pattern. The first light-emitting element is activated in a first operating mode and deactivated in a second operating mode. The second light-emitting element is activated in the first operating mode and activated in the second operating mode. The base substrate includes a first region and a second region adjacent to the first region, the first region having a first light-emitting region and a first non-light-emitting region, the first light-emitting element being disposed in the first light-emitting region, the second region having a second light-emitting region and a second non-light-emitting region, and the second light-emitting element being disposed in the second light-emitting region. The encapsulation layer is disposed on the base substrate and covers the first and second light-emitting elements. At least one insulating layer is disposed on the encapsulation layer. The first light-blocking pattern is disposed on the insulating layer, does not overlap with the first region, and overlaps with the second non-light-emitting region. The covering layer is disposed on the insulating layer and covers the first light-blocking pattern. The second light-blocking pattern is disposed on the covering layer and overlaps with the first light-blocking pattern. The thickness of the covering layer may be greater than that of the encapsulation layer.

[0009] In an embodiment, the thickness of the cover layer may be equal to or greater than about 10 μm and equal to or less than about 20 μm.

[0010] In an embodiment, the thickness of the encapsulation layer may be equal to or greater than about 6 μm and equal to or less than about 12 μm.

[0011] In an embodiment, the display device may further include: a sensing electrode disposed on the insulating layer and overlapping the first non-emission area of ​​the first region and the second non-emission area of ​​the second region, and the sensing electrode may be disposed on the same layer as the first light-blocking pattern.

[0012] In an embodiment, the first light-blocking pattern may cover a portion of the sensing electrode overlapping the second region.

[0013] In an embodiment, the display device may further include a protection layer disposed on the insulating layer and the sensing electrode and including an inorganic material, and a portion of the protection layer may be disposed between the sensing electrode and the first light-blocking pattern.

[0014] In an embodiment, the second light-emitting zone may include a first element zone in which a 2-1 light-emitting element configured to provide light of a first color is arranged, a second element zone in which a 2-2 light-emitting element configured to provide light of a second color is arranged, and a third element zone in which a 2-3 light-emitting element configured to provide light of a third color is arranged, and each of the 2-1 light-emitting element to the 2-3 light-emitting element may include multiple sub-light-emitting elements.

[0015] In an embodiment, the display device may further include: a first pixel defining layer, which is disposed on the base substrate and has an opening defined in the first pixel defining layer, and each of the 2-1st to 2-3rd light-emitting elements may include a first electrode, a second electrode and a light-emitting layer disposed between the first electrode and the second electrode, and the opening of the first pixel defining layer may expose at least a portion of the first electrode of each of the 2-1st to 2-3rd light-emitting elements.

[0016] In an embodiment, the display device may further include: a second pixel defining layer disposed on the first electrode exposed by the opening and overlapping the second non-emission area.

[0017] In an embodiment, at least one of the encapsulation layer and the capping layer may include an organic material.

[0018] In an embodiment, a first line width of the first light-blocking pattern may be greater than a second line width of the second light-blocking pattern.

[0019] In an embodiment, the display device may further include: an anti-reflection layer disposed on the second light-blocking pattern.

[0020] In an embodiment of the present invention, a display device includes a base substrate, a light-emitting element, an organic layer, at least one insulating layer, a first light-blocking pattern, a covering layer, and a second light-blocking pattern. The base substrate includes a light-emitting region and a non-light-emitting region. The light-emitting element is disposed on the base substrate. The organic layer is disposed as a single layer on the light-emitting element. At least one insulating layer is disposed on the organic layer. The first light-blocking pattern is disposed on the insulating layer and overlaps the non-light-emitting region. The covering layer is disposed on the insulating layer and covers the first light-blocking pattern. The second light-blocking pattern is disposed on the covering layer and overlaps the first light-blocking pattern. The covering layer may have a thickness greater than that of the organic layer.

[0021] In an embodiment, the thickness of the cover layer may be equal to or greater than about 10 μm and equal to or less than about 20 μm.

[0022] In embodiments, the thickness of the organic layer may be equal to or greater than about 6 μm and equal to or less than about 12 μm.

[0023] In an embodiment, the display device may further include: a sensing electrode disposed on the insulating layer and overlapping the non-emission area, and the sensing electrode may be disposed on the same layer as the first light-blocking pattern.

[0024] In an embodiment, the display device may further include a protection layer disposed on the insulating layer and the sensing electrode and including an inorganic material, and a portion of the protection layer may be disposed between the sensing electrode and the first light-blocking pattern.

[0025] In an embodiment, the light-emitting area may include a first element area in which a first light-emitting element configured to provide light of a first color is arranged, a second element area in which a second light-emitting element configured to provide light of a second color is arranged, and a third element area in which a third light-emitting element configured to provide light of a third color is arranged, and each of the first to third light-emitting elements may include multiple sub-light-emitting elements.

[0026] In an embodiment, the first light-blocking pattern may be in contact with the sensing electrode.

[0027] In embodiments, the organic layer and the capping layer may each include an organic material. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0028] The accompanying drawings are included to provide a further understanding of the present invention and are incorporated in and constitute a part of this specification. The accompanying drawings illustrate embodiments of the present invention and together with the description serve to explain the principles of the present invention.

[0029] Figure 1 is a perspective view of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0030] Figure 2 is an exploded perspective view illustrating a partial configuration of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present inventive concept.

[0031] Figure 3 is a cross-sectional view of a display device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0032] Figure 4 According to the embodiment of the present invention Figure 2 An enlarged plan view of area AA.

[0033] Figure 5A According to the embodiment of the present invention, Figure 4 A cross-sectional view taken along line II'.

[0034] Figure 5B According to the embodiment of the present invention, Figure 4 A cross-sectional view taken along line II-II'.

[0035] Figure 6A In the first operating mode according to the embodiment of the present invention Figure 2 An enlarged plan view of area AA.

[0036] Figure 6B In the second operating mode according to the embodiment of the present invention Figure 2 An enlarged plan view of area AA.

[0037] Figure 7 is a plan view of an input sensor according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0038] Figure 8 According to the embodiment of the present invention Figure 7 An enlarged floor plan of Area BB.

[0039] Figure 9 According to the embodiment of the present invention Figure 7 An enlarged floor plan of Area BB.

[0040] Figure 10 According to the embodiment of the present invention Figure 7 An enlarged floor plan of Area BB.

[0041] Figure 11 According to the embodiment of the present invention, Figure 9 and Figure 10 A cross-sectional view taken along line III-III'.

[0042] Figure 12 According to the embodiment of the present invention, Figure 9 and Figure 10A cross-sectional view taken along line IV-IV'.

[0043] Figure 13 According to the embodiment of the present invention, Figure 9 and Figure 10 A cross-sectional view taken along line IV-IV'.

[0044] Figure 14 According to the embodiment of the present invention, Figure 9 and Figure 10 A cross-sectional view taken along line IV-IV'.

[0045] Figure 15 According to the embodiment of the present invention Figure 7 An enlarged floor plan of Area BB. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0046] In this specification, it will be understood that when an element (or region, layer, portion, etc.) is referred to as being "on," "connected to" or "coupled to" another element, the element can be directly disposed on, directly connected to or directly coupled to the other element, or an intervening element can be disposed between the element and the other element.

[0047] The same reference numerals or symbols refer to the same elements throughout. In the accompanying drawings, the thickness, ratios and sizes of the elements are exaggerated for the effective description of the technical content. As used herein, the term "and / or" includes any and all combinations of one or more of the relevant listed items.

[0048] It will be understood that although the terms "first", "second" etc. can be used in this article to describe various elements, components, areas, layers and / or parts, these elements, components, areas, layers and / or parts should not be limited by these terms. These terms are only used to distinguish an element, component, area, layer or part from another element, component, area, layer or part. Therefore, the first element, component, area, layer or part described below can be referred to as the second element, component, area, layer or part, without departing from the scope of the present invention. Similarly, the second element, component, area, layer or part can be referred to as the first element, component, area, layer or part. As used herein, the singular "one" and "the (said)" are intended to also include plural forms, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.

[0049] In addition, terms such as "below", "on the lower side", "above", or "on the upper side" may be used to describe the relationship between elements illustrated in the drawings. These terms have relative concepts and are described based on the directions indicated in the drawings.

[0050] It will be further understood that when used in this specification, the terms “including” and / or “having” indicate the presence of stated features, integers, steps, operations, elements, parts and / or groups thereof, but do not preclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, integers, steps, operations, elements, parts and / or groups thereof.

[0051] Unless otherwise defined, all terms (including technical and scientific terms) used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which the present disclosure belongs. It will be further understood that terms such as those defined in commonly used dictionaries should be interpreted as having a meaning consistent with their meaning in the context of the relevant art and will not be interpreted in an idealized or overly formal sense unless expressly so defined herein.

[0052] Hereinafter, embodiments of the present inventive concept will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0053] Figure 1 is a perspective view of an electronic device 1000 according to an embodiment of the present inventive concept.

[0054] refer to Figure 1 The electronic device 1000 may include a display device, and in this embodiment, a smartphone is exemplarily illustrated. However, embodiments of the present invention are not limited thereto, and the electronic device 1000 may be a tablet computer, a monitor, a television, a car navigation system, a game console, or a wearable device. In addition, the electronic device 1000 according to the present invention may be a device that is foldable about a folding axis, or a device in which a display panel is slidable.

[0055] Electronic device 1000 can display images via display area 1000A. Display area 1000A may include a flat surface defined by a first direction DR1 and a second direction DR2. Display area 1000A may further include curved surfaces bent from at least two sides of the flat surface. However, the shape of display area 1000A is not limited thereto. For example, display area 1000A may include only a flat surface, or may further include at least two curved surfaces, for example, four curved surfaces bent from four sides of the flat surface.

[0056] A partial area of ​​the display area 1000A may be defined as a sensing area 1000SA. Figure 1 Although one sensing area 1000SA is shown as an example, the number of sensing areas 1000SA is not limited thereto. Sensing area 1000SA may be part of display area 1000A, but may have a higher optical signal transmittance than other areas of display area 1000A. Therefore, an image can be displayed through sensing area 1000SA, and an optical signal can be provided through sensing area 1000SA.

[0057] The electronic device 1000 may include an electronic module disposed in an area overlapping with the sensing area 1000SA. The electronic module may receive an optical signal provided from the outside through the sensing area 1000SA, or may output an optical signal through the sensing area 1000SA. For example, the electronic module may be a camera module, a sensor that measures the distance between an object and a smartphone (such as a proximity sensor), a sensor that senses a body part of a user (e.g., a fingerprint, an iris, or a face), or a small light that emits light, but the embodiments of the present invention are not limited thereto.

[0058] The thickness direction of the electronic device 1000 may be a third direction DR3 that is a normal direction of the display area 1000A. The front surface (or upper surface) and the rear surface (or lower surface) of the members constituting the electronic device 1000 may be defined based on the third direction DR3.

[0059] Figure 2 is an exploded perspective view illustrating a partial configuration of an electronic device 1000 according to an embodiment of the present inventive concept.

[0060] refer to Figure 2 , the electronic device 1000 may include a display device DD and a camera module CM. The display device DD may generate an image and detect external input. The camera module CM is disposed below the display device DD. When the display device DD is defined as a first electronic module included in the electronic device 1000, the camera module CM may be defined as a second electronic module.

[0061] The display area 100A and the peripheral area 100N may be included in the display device DD. The display area 100A may correspond to Figure 1 100A. A portion of the display device DD may be defined as a sensing area 100SA, and the sensing area 100SA may have a higher transmittance than other areas of the display area 100A. Therefore, the sensing area 100SA may provide natural light from the outside to the camera module CM. The sensing area 100SA is part of the display area 100A and, therefore, may display an image.

[0062] Pixels PX may be provided in the display area 100A. In the display area 100A, a light-emitting element is provided, and in the peripheral area 100N, no light-emitting element is provided. Pixels PX may be provided in each of the sensing area 100SA and the display area 100A. However, the configuration of the pixels PX provided in the sensing area 100SA may be different from the configuration of the pixels PX provided in the display area 100A.

[0063] Figure 3 is a cross-sectional view of a display device DD according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0064] refer to Figure 3 , the display device DD may include a display panel 100 , an input sensor 200 , a light control layer 300 , an anti-reflection layer 400 , and a window 500 .

[0065] The display panel 100 may be a light-emitting display panel. For example, the display panel 100 may be an organic light-emitting display panel, an inorganic light-emitting display panel, a micro-LED display panel, a nano-LED display panel, or a quantum dot display panel. The display panel 100 may include a base substrate 110, a circuit layer 120, a light-emitting element layer 130, and an encapsulation layer 140.

[0066] The base substrate 110 may provide a base surface on which the circuit layer 120 is disposed. The base substrate 110 may be a rigid substrate, or may be a flexible substrate that is bendable, foldable, or rollable. The base substrate 110 may be a glass substrate, a metal substrate, a polymer substrate, or the like. However, embodiments of the present invention are not limited thereto, and the base substrate 110 may include an inorganic layer, an organic layer, or a composite material layer.

[0067] The base substrate 110 may have a multi-layer structure. For example, the base substrate 110 may include a first synthetic resin layer, a multi-layer or single-layer inorganic layer, and a second synthetic resin layer disposed on the multi-layer or single-layer inorganic layer. The first synthetic resin layer and the second synthetic resin layer may each include a polyimide resin, but embodiments of the present invention are not particularly limited thereto.

[0068] The circuit layer 120 may be disposed on the base substrate 110. The circuit layer 120 may include an insulating layer, a semiconductor pattern, a conductive pattern, and a signal line. The circuit layer 120 includes Figure 2 The driving circuit of the pixel PX described in FIG.

[0069] The light emitting element layer 130 may be provided on the circuit layer 120. The light emitting element layer 130 may include a reference Figure 2 The light emitting element of the pixel PX described herein may include, for example, an organic light emitting material, an inorganic light emitting material, an organic-inorganic light emitting material, a quantum dot, a quantum rod, a micro-LED, or a nano-LED.

[0070] The encapsulation layer 140 may be disposed on the light emitting element layer 130. The encapsulation layer 140 may protect the light emitting element layer 130 from moisture, oxygen, and foreign matter such as dust particles. The encapsulation layer 140 may include at least one inorganic layer. The encapsulation layer 140 may include a stacked structure of inorganic layer / organic layer / inorganic layer.

[0071] The input sensor 200 may be provided on the display panel 100. The input sensor 200 may detect external input applied from the outside. The external input may include various types of input such as through a user's body part, light, heat, a pen, or pressure.

[0072] The input sensor 200 can be formed on the display panel 100 through a continuous process. In this case, the input sensor 200 can be directly disposed on the display panel 100. In this specification, when "component B is directly disposed on component A," this may mean that there is no intervening component between component B and component A. For example, there may not be an adhesive layer disposed between the input sensor 200 and the display panel 100.

[0073] The light control layer 300 may be disposed on the input sensor 200. The light control layer 300 may control the emissivity of light provided from the light emitting element layer 130 according to the area of ​​the display panel 100. The light control layer 300 will be described later.

[0074] The anti-reflection layer 400 may be disposed on the light control layer 300. The anti-reflection layer 400 may be bonded to the light control layer 300 through an adhesive layer. The adhesive layer may be a pressure sensitive adhesive (PSA) film or an optically clear adhesive (OCA) layer.

[0075] The anti-reflection layer 400 may reduce the reflectivity of external light. The anti-reflection layer 400 may include an optical film. The optical film may include a polarizing film. The optical film may further include a retarder film. The retarder film may include at least one of a λ / 2 retarder film and a λ / 4 retarder film.

[0076] Window 500 includes at least one base layer. The base layer may be a glass substrate or a synthetic resin film. Window 500 may have a multi-layer structure. Window 500 may include a thin-film glass substrate and a synthetic resin film disposed on the thin-film glass substrate. The thin-film glass substrate and the synthetic resin film may be bonded to each other via an adhesive layer, and the adhesive layer and the synthetic resin film may be separated from the thin-film glass substrate to facilitate replacement of the adhesive layer and the synthetic resin film. Window 500 may further include a functional layer disposed on the base layer. The functional layer may include an anti-reflection layer, an anti-fingerprint layer, and the like.

[0077] Figure 4 According to the embodiment of the present invention Figure 2 An enlarged plan view of area AA.

[0078] Figure 4 The display panel 100 (see Figure 3). The display panel 100 may include a first area A1 and a second area A2. The first area A1 and the second area A2 may be arranged to be spaced apart from each other in a first oblique direction CDR1 and a second oblique direction CDR2.

[0079] The first area A1 may include a first peripheral area NPXA1 and a plurality of element areas, the plurality of element areas including a 1-1 element area AE1-B, a 1-2 element area AE1-G, and a 1-3 element area AE1-R. The first peripheral area NPXA1 may surround the 1-1 element area AE1-B, the 1-2 element area AE1-G, and the 1-3 element area AE1-R (sometimes referred to as the 1-1 to 1-3 element areas AE1-B, AE1-G, and AE1-R). The first peripheral area NPXA1 may overlap at least a portion of an edge of each of the 1-1 to 1-3 element areas AE1-B, AE1-G, and AE1-R in a plane.

[0080] In the present inventive concept, the 1-1th to 1-3th element areas AE1-B, AE1-G, and AE1-R may each be defined as an area in which a 'first electrode' included in a light emitting element providing light of different colors is disposed.

[0081] For example, Figure 5A As illustrated in FIG, the 1-1th element area AE1-B may be defined as an area in which the first electrode AE ​​of the 1-1th light emitting element LD1-B providing light of the first color is disposed.

[0082] The first area A1 of the display panel 100 may include a 1-1th light emitting area PXA-B1 defined as an area in which light generated from the 1-1th light emitting element LD1 -B is substantially emitted.

[0083] The 1-2 element area AE1-G may be defined as a 1-2 light emitting element LD1-G providing light of the second color (see Figure 5A ) of the first electrode AE ​​(see Figure 5A ) is set in the district.

[0084] According to this embodiment, two 1-2 element areas AE1-G may be provided in one first area A1. One of the 1-2 element areas AE1-G may be spaced apart from the 1-1 element area AE1-B in the first oblique direction CDR1, and spaced apart from the 1-3 element area AE1-R in the second oblique direction CDR2. The 1-2 element areas AE1-G may be spaced apart from each other in the first direction DR1. The other of the 1-2 element areas AE1-G may be spaced apart from the 1-1 element area AE1-B in the second oblique direction CDR2, and spaced apart from the 1-3 element area AE1-R in the first oblique direction CDR1.

[0085] The first area A1 of the display panel 100 may include an area defined as a region in which light is substantially emitted from the first-second light emitting element LD1-G (see FIG. Figure 5A ) of the light-generating area. A plurality of first-second light-emitting areas PXA-G1 may be included in one first area A1. The position and number of the first-second light-emitting areas PXA-G1 may correspond to the position and number of the first-second element areas AE1-G.

[0086] The 1st to 3rd element regions AE1-R may be defined as 1st to 3rd light emitting elements LD1-R (see FIG. 1 ) providing light of the third color. Figure 5A ) of the first electrode AE ​​(see Figure 5A ) is set in the district.

[0087] The first area A1 of the display panel 100 may include an area defined as a region in which light is substantially emitted from the first to third light emitting elements LD1-R (see FIG. Figure 5A )The 1st to 3rd light-emitting zones PXA-R1 of the light-generating zone.

[0088] In this embodiment, the areas of the 1-1 emission region PXA-B1, the 1-2 emission region PXA-G1, and the 1-3 emission region PXA-R1 of the first region A1 may be defined to correspond to the pixel defining layers PDL (see FIG. Figure 5A ) defined in the first opening OP1 (see Figure 5A ) is the area of ​​the corresponding opening.

[0089] The second area A2 may include a second peripheral area NPXA2 and a plurality of element areas, the plurality of element areas including a 2-1st element area AE2-B, a 2-2nd element area AE2-G, and a 2-3rd element area AE2-R. The second peripheral area NPXA2 may surround the 2-1st element area AE2-B, the 2-2nd element area AE2-G, and the 2-3rd element area AE2-R (sometimes referred to as 2-1st to 2-3rd element areas AE2-B, AE2-G, and AE2-R).

[0090] The 2-1st element region AE2-B may include a first non-emission region NCA-B and a plurality of 2-1st emission regions PXA-B2.

[0091] The 2-2nd element region AE2-G may include a second non-emission region NCA-G and a plurality of 2-2nd emission regions PXA-G2.

[0092] The 2-3rd element region AE2-R may include a third non-emission region NCA-R and a plurality of 2-3rd emission regions PXA-R2.

[0093] The first to third non-emission regions NCA-B, NCA-G, and NCA-R included in the 2-1 to 2-3 element regions AE2-B, AE2-G, and AE2-R may each be defined as a region in which the first electrode AE ​​(see Figure 5B ) is partially covered by a second pixel defining layer PDL2 (see Figure 5B ) blocked area.

[0094] In the present inventive concept, the 2-1st to 2-3rd element areas AE2-B, AE2-G, and AE2-R may each be defined as an area in which a 'first electrode' included in a light emitting element providing light of different colors is disposed.

[0095] For example, Figure 5B As illustrated in FIG, the 2-1st element area AE2-B may be defined as an area in which the first electrode AE ​​of the 2-1st light emitting element LD2-B providing light of the first color is disposed.

[0096] The 2-1st element area AE2-B of the display panel 100 may include an area defined as a region in which substantially light emitting elements LD2-B (see FIG. Figure 5B ) generates light in the 2nd-1st light-emitting zone PXA-B2.

[0097] According to this embodiment, the 2-1 element area AE2-B can be provided as four 2-1 light-emitting areas PXA-B2 spaced apart from each other in the first direction DR1 and the second direction DR2 or in the first diagonal direction CDR1 and the second diagonal direction CDR2, and the first non-light-emitting area NCA-B is between the four 2-1 light-emitting areas PXA-B2.

[0098] Similarly, the 2-2nd element area AE2-G may be defined as a 2-2nd light emitting element LD2-G providing light of the second color (see Figure 5B ) of the first electrode AE ​​(see Figure 5B ) is set in the district.

[0099] According to the present embodiment, two 2-2nd element regions AE2-G may be provided in one second area A2. The 2-2nd element regions AE2-G may be spaced apart from each other in the first direction DR1.

[0100] One of the 2-2 element areas AE2-G may be spaced apart from the 2-1 element area AE2-B in the first oblique direction CDR1, and spaced apart from the 2-3 element area AE2-R in the second oblique direction CDR2. The other of the 2-2 element areas AE2-G may be spaced apart from the 2-1 element area AE2-B in the second oblique direction CDR2, and spaced apart from the 2-3 element area AE2-R in the first oblique direction CDR1.

[0101] The 2-2nd element area AE2-G of the display panel 100 may include an area defined as a region in which substantially light emitting elements LD2-G (see FIG. Figure 5B ) generates light in the 2nd-2nd light-emitting zone PXA-G2.

[0102] The 2-2nd emission area PXA-G2 may be divided into two groups: the first group of the 2-2nd emission area PXA-G2 may overlap with one of the 2-2nd element areas AE2-G, and the second group of the 2-2nd emission area PXA-G2 may overlap with the other of the 2-2nd element areas AE2-G.

[0103] The first group and the second group according to the present embodiment may each include two 2-2 th light emitting regions PXA-G2.

[0104] The 2-2nd light emitting region PXA-G2 of the first group may be spaced apart from the 2-1st light emitting region PXA-B2 in the first oblique direction CDR1, and spaced apart from the 2-3rd light emitting region PXA-R2 in the second oblique direction CDR2.

[0105] The 2-2nd light-emitting region PXA-G2 of the second group may be spaced apart from the 2-2nd light-emitting region PXA-G2 of the first group in the first direction DR1, spaced apart from the 2-1st light-emitting region PXA-B2 in the second oblique direction CDR2, and spaced apart from the 2-3rd light-emitting region PXA-R2 in the first oblique direction CDR1.

[0106] The 2-2 nd light emitting region PXA-G2 included in each of the first and second groups may be provided as two 2-2 nd light emitting regions PXA-G2 spaced apart from each other in the first oblique direction CDR1 with the second non-light emitting region NCA-G between the two 2-2 nd light emitting regions PXA-G2.

[0107] The 2nd-3rd element area AE2-R may be defined as a 2nd-3rd light emitting element LD2-R (see FIG. 2 ) providing light of the third color. Figure 5B ) of the first electrode AE ​​(see Figure 5B ) is set in the area. The first color to the third color light can have different colors.

[0108] The 2nd-3rd element area AE2-R of the display panel 100 may include an area defined as a region in which substantially light emitting elements LD2-R (see FIG. Figure 5B )The 2nd-3rd light-emitting zone PXA-R2 of the light-generating zone.

[0109] The 2nd-3rd element region AE2-R may be provided as four 2nd-3rd light-emitting regions PXA-R2 spaced apart from each other in the first and second directions DR1 and DR2 or in the first and second oblique directions CDR1 and CDR2, with the third non-light-emitting region NCA-R between the four 2nd-3rd light-emitting regions PXA-R2.

[0110] The first area A1 and the second area A2 mentioned above may be located in the display area 1000A (see Figure 1 The first area A1 and the second area A2 may be arranged at a distance along a first oblique direction CDR1 and a second oblique direction CDR2.

[0111] Figure 5A According to the embodiment of the present invention, Figure 4 A cross-sectional view taken along line II'.

[0112] refer to Figure 5A , a cross-sectional view of the region of the first area A1 overlapping with the 1-1 element area AE1-B, the 1-2 element area AE1-G, and the 1-3 element area AE1-R is exemplarily illustrated. The light emitting elements LD1-B, LD1-G, and LD1-R, which respectively emit light of different colors, and the transistors TFT connected thereto are illustrated. The transistor TFT may be a pixel PX (see Figure 2 ) is one of a plurality of transistors included in a driving circuit of a TFT. In this embodiment, the transistor TFT is described as a silicon transistor, but the transistor TFT may be a metal oxide transistor.

[0113] The base substrate 110 may correspond to the reference Figure 3 The base substrate 110 is described. A barrier layer 10br may be provided on the base substrate 110. The barrier layer 10br may prevent foreign matter from being introduced from the outside. The barrier layer 10br may include at least one inorganic layer. The barrier layer 10br may include a silicon oxide layer and a silicon nitride layer. Each of these layers may be provided in plural, and the silicon oxide layers and silicon nitride layers may be alternately stacked.

[0114] The shield electrode BMLa may be disposed on the barrier layer 10br. The shield electrode BMLa may include metal. The shield electrode BMLa may include molybdenum (Mo), an alloy containing molybdenum (Mo), titanium (Ti), or an alloy containing titanium (Ti) having good heat resistance. The shield electrode BMLa may receive a bias voltage.

[0115] The shielding electrode BMLa can prevent the potential caused by polarization from affecting the silicon transistor TFT. The shielding electrode BMLa can prevent external light from reaching the silicon transistor TFT. According to an embodiment of the present invention, the shielding electrode BMLa can be a floating electrode in a form isolated from another electrode or wiring.

[0116] The buffer layer 10bf may be disposed on the barrier layer 10br. The buffer layer 10bf may prevent metal atoms or impurities from diffusing from the base substrate 110 to the semiconductor pattern SC1 above the base substrate 110. The buffer layer 10bf may include at least one inorganic layer. The buffer layer 10bf may include a silicon oxide layer and a silicon nitride layer.

[0117] The semiconductor pattern SC1 may be disposed on the buffer layer 10bf. The semiconductor pattern SC1 may include a silicon semiconductor. For example, the silicon semiconductor may include amorphous silicon, polysilicon, etc. For example, the semiconductor pattern SC1 may include low-temperature polysilicon.

[0118] The semiconductor pattern SC1 may include a first region having high conductivity and a second region having low conductivity. The first region may be doped with an N-type dopant or a P-type dopant. A P-type transistor may include a doped region doped with a P-type dopant, and an N-type transistor may include a doped region doped with an N-type dopant. The second region may be an undoped region or a doped region doped at a lower concentration than the first region.

[0119] The conductivity of the first region may be greater than that of the second region, and the first region may be substantially used as an electrode or a signal line. The second region may substantially correspond to an active region (or channel) of a transistor. In other words, a portion of the semiconductor pattern SC1 may be an active region of a transistor, another portion may be a source or drain portion of the transistor, and yet another portion may be a connection electrode or a connection signal line.

[0120] A source region SE1 (or source portion), an active region AC1 (or channel), and a drain region DE1 (or drain portion) of the transistor TFT may be formed from the semiconductor pattern SC1. The source region SE1 and the drain region DE1 may extend from the active region AC1 in opposite directions in a cross section.

[0121] The first insulating layer 10 may be disposed on the buffer layer 10bf. The first insulating layer 10 may be commonly connected to the plurality of pixels PX (see FIG. Figure 2 ) overlaps with and covers the semiconductor pattern SC1. The first insulating layer 10 may include an inorganic layer and / or an organic layer, and have a single-layer or multi-layer structure.

[0122] The inorganic layer may include at least one of aluminum oxide, titanium oxide, silicon oxide, silicon nitride, silicon oxynitride, zirconium oxide, and hafnium oxide, but embodiments of the present inventive concept are not limited thereto.

[0123] In this embodiment, the first insulating layer 10 may be a silicon oxide layer as a single layer. Other insulating layers of the circuit layer 120 to be described later and the first insulating layer 10 may be inorganic layers and / or organic layers and may have a single-layer or multi-layer structure. The inorganic layer may include at least one of the aforementioned materials, but the embodiments of the present invention are not limited thereto.

[0124] The gate electrode GT1 of the transistor TFT is disposed on the first insulating layer 10. The gate electrode GT1 may be part of a metal pattern. The gate electrode GT1 covers the active area AC1. The gate electrode GT1 may be used as a mask in a doping process of the semiconductor pattern. The gate electrode GT1 may include titanium (Ti), silver (Ag), an alloy containing silver (Ag), molybdenum (Mo), an alloy containing molybdenum (Mo), aluminum (Al), an alloy containing aluminum (Al), aluminum nitride (AlN), or a plurality of other materials. x N y ), tungsten (W), tungsten nitride (W x N y ), copper (Cu), indium tin oxide (ITO), indium zinc oxide (IZO), etc., but the embodiments of the present invention are not specifically limited thereto.

[0125] The second insulating layer 20 may be provided on the first insulating layer 10 and cover the gate GT1. The third insulating layer 30 may be provided on the second insulating layer 20. The storage electrode CT may be provided between the second insulating layer 20 and the third insulating layer 30. The storage electrode CT may overlap with the gate GT1. The gate GT1 and the storage electrode CT may be formed in the pixel PX (see Figure 2 )'s driving circuit includes a capacitor.

[0126] The first connection electrode CNE1 may be disposed on the third insulating layer 30. The first connection electrode CNE1 may be connected to the drain region DE1 of the transistor TFT through a contact hole passing through the first to third insulating layers 10, 20, and 30.

[0127] A fourth insulating layer 40 may be provided on the third insulating layer 30. A second connection electrode CNE2 may be provided on the fourth insulating layer 40. The second connection electrode CNE2 may be connected to the first connection electrode CNE1 through a contact hole passing through the fourth insulating layer 40. A fifth insulating layer 50 may be provided on the fourth insulating layer 40 and cover the second connection electrode CNE2. The stacked structure of the first to fifth insulating layers 10 to 50 is merely an example, and further conductive layers and insulating layers may be provided in addition to the first to fifth insulating layers 10 to 50.

[0128] The fourth insulating layer 40 and the fifth insulating layer 50 may each be an organic layer. For example, the organic layer may include a general polymer such as benzocyclobutene (BCB), polyimide, hexamethyldisiloxane (HMDSO), polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA), or polystyrene (PS), a polymer derivative having a phenol group, an acrylic polymer, an imide polymer, an aryl ether polymer, an amide polymer, a fluorine polymer, a paraxylene polymer, a vinyl alcohol polymer, and a blend thereof.

[0129] The light-emitting elements LD1-B, LD1-G, and LD1-R may each include a first electrode AE ​​(or pixel electrode), a light-emitting layer EL, and a second electrode CE (or common electrode). The first electrode AE ​​may be disposed on the fifth insulating layer 50. The first electrode AE ​​may be a (semi-) transmissive electrode or a reflective electrode. The first electrode AE ​​may include a reflective layer formed of Ag, Mg, Al, Pt, Pd, Au, Ni, Nd, Ir, Cr, or a compound thereof, and a transparent or semi-transparent electrode layer formed on the reflective layer. The transparent or semi-transparent electrode layer may include at least one selected from the group consisting of indium tin oxide (ITO), indium zinc oxide (IZO), indium gallium zinc oxide (IGZO), zinc oxide (ZnO), indium oxide (In2O3), and aluminum-doped zinc oxide (AZO). For example, the first electrode AE ​​may include a stacked structure of ITO / Ag / ITO.

[0130] According to the present invention, the first area A1 may include a pixel defining layer (PDL). The pixel defining layer (PDL) may be disposed on the fifth insulating layer 50. The pixel defining layer (PDL) may include a first opening (OP1) extending to and exposing at least a portion of the first electrode (AE) of each of the 1-1st to 1-3rd light-emitting elements (LD1-B, LD1-G, and LD1-R). The pixel defining layer (PDL) of the first area A1 may cover a portion of the first electrode (AE).

[0131] As described above, the 1-1 light-emitting region PXA-B1 of the first area A1, in which light generated from the 1-1 light-emitting element LD1-B is substantially provided, may be determined according to the area of ​​the first opening OP1 defined in the pixel-defining layer PDL of the first area A1. The first peripheral region NPXA1 adjacent to the 1-1 light-emitting region PXA-B1 may be defined as a region overlapping the pixel-defining layer PDL of the first area A1.

[0132] The 1-2 th light emitting region PXA-G1 of the first area A1 , in which light generated from the 1-2 th light emitting element LD1 -G is substantially provided, may be determined according to an area of ​​the first opening OP1 defined in the pixel defining layer PDL of the first area A1 .

[0133] The 1st-3rd light emitting regions PXA-R1 of the first area A1 , in which light generated from the 1st-3rd light emitting elements LD1 -R is substantially provided, may be determined according to the area of ​​the first opening OP1 defined in the pixel defining layer PDL of the first area A1 .

[0134] Although not shown in the drawings, a hole control layer may be provided between the first electrode AE ​​and the light-emitting layer EL. The hole control layer may include a hole transport layer and may further include a hole injection layer. The electron control layer may be provided between the light-emitting layer EL and the second electrode CE. The electron control layer may include an electron transport layer and may further include an electron injection layer.

[0135] The encapsulation layer 140 may be disposed on the light emitting elements LD1-B, LD1-G, and LD1-R of the first area A1. The encapsulation layer 140 may include a first inorganic encapsulation layer 141, an organic encapsulation layer 142, and a second inorganic encapsulation layer 143 stacked in sequence, but the layers constituting the encapsulation layer 140 are not limited thereto.

[0136] The first inorganic encapsulation layer 141 and the second inorganic encapsulation layer 143 can protect the light-emitting element layer 130 from moisture and oxygen, and the organic encapsulation layer 142 can protect the light-emitting element layer 130 from foreign matter such as dust particles. The first inorganic encapsulation layer 141 and the second inorganic encapsulation layer 143 may include an inorganic material. The first inorganic encapsulation layer 141 and the second inorganic encapsulation layer 143 may include a silicon nitride layer, a silicon oxynitride layer, a silicon oxide layer, a titanium oxide layer, or an aluminum oxide layer. The organic encapsulation layer 142 may include an organic material. The organic encapsulation layer 142 may include at least one of an acrylic resin, a methacrylic resin, a polyisoprene resin, a vinyl resin, an epoxy resin, a urethane resin, a cellulose resin, a siloxane resin, a polyimide resin, a polyamide resin, and a perylene resin.

[0137] Figure 5B According to the embodiment of the present invention, Figure 4 A cross-sectional view taken along line II-II'.

[0138] refer to Figure 5B, a cross-sectional view of the region of the second area A2 overlapping with the 2-1 element area AE2-B, the 2-2 element area AE2-G, and the 2-3 element area AE2-R is exemplarily illustrated. The light emitting elements LD2-B, LD2-G, and LD2-R, which respectively emit light of different colors, and the transistors TFT connected thereto are illustrated. The transistor TFT may be a pixel PX (see Figure 2 ) is one of the plurality of transistors included in the driving circuit of the present invention. Figure 5A Descriptions of components that are the same as those described above are omitted.

[0139] The 2-1st to 2-3rd light-emitting elements LD2-B, LD2-G, and LD2-R disposed in the second area A2 may each include a first electrode AE, a light-emitting layer EL, and a second electrode CE. The 2-1st to 2-3rd light-emitting elements LD2-B, LD2-G, and LD2-R disposed in the second area A2 may each include a plurality of sub-pixels.

[0140] The second area A2 may include a first pixel defining layer PDL1. The first pixel defining layer PDL1 may be disposed on the fifth insulating layer 50. The first pixel defining layer PDL1 may include a first opening OP1 extending to and exposing at least a portion of the first electrode AE ​​of each of the 2-1st to 2-3rd light-emitting elements LD2-B, LD2-G, and LD2-R. The first pixel defining layer PDL1 may cover a portion of the first electrode AE.

[0141] The second area A2 may include a second pixel defining layer PDL2. The second pixel defining layer PDL2 may be disposed on the first electrode AE ​​exposed through the first opening OP1 of the first pixel defining layer PDL1. The second pixel defining layer PDL2 may overlap with the first to third non-emission areas NCA-B, NCA-G, and NCA-R. That is, the second pixel defining layer PDL2 may be disposed on the first electrode AE ​​and, therefore, may define the first to third non-emission areas NCA-B, NCA-G, and NCA-R. Accordingly, the 2-1st to 2-3rd emission areas PXA-B2, PXA-G2, and PXA-R2 may each be provided in plurality on one first electrode AE ​​disposed in the second area A2.

[0142] Each of the 2-1st emission regions PXA-B2 may be adjacent to the second peripheral region NPXA2 and the first non-emission region NCA-B. Each of the 2-2nd emission regions PXA-G2 may be adjacent to the second peripheral region NPXA2 and the second non-emission region NCA-G. Each of the 2-3rd emission regions PXA-R2 may be adjacent to the second peripheral region NPXA2 and the third non-emission region NCA-R.

[0143] Figure 6A In the first operating mode according to the embodiment of the present invention Figure 2 An enlarged plan view of area AA. Figure 6B In the second operating mode according to the embodiment of the present invention Figure 2 An enlarged plan view of area AA.

[0144] refer to Figure 6A According to the display device DD (see Figure 3 ) can operate in two modes. The "first operation mode" may be a state in which the display panel 100 (see Figure 3 ) in the first area A1 and the 2-1 to 2-3 element areas AE2-B, AE2-G and AE2-R included in the second area A2 are activated to provide light to the corresponding light emitting areas.

[0145] refer to Figure 6B , the “second operating mode” can be defined as a state in which the 1-1 to 1-3 element areas AE1-B, AE1-G and AE1-R included in the first area A1 are disabled, and only the 2-1 to 2-3 element areas AE2-B, AE2-G and AE2-R included in the second area A2 are activated to provide light to the corresponding light-emitting areas.

[0146] Therefore, the area of ​​the activated light emitting region may become relatively smaller in the second operation mode than in the first operation mode, and thus, a low-pixel image may be provided to the user.

[0147] Typically, the first operating mode may correspond to the display device DD (see Figure 3 ) is the normal operating mode. When the display device DD (see Figure 3 ) is used for a specific purpose, the second operation mode can be executed. For example, in the second operation mode which is a private mode, the display area 1000A (see Figure 1 ) is only viewed by the user but not by people around the user, thus preventing personal information from being disclosed.

[0148] Figure 7FIG. 2 is a plan view of an input sensor 200 according to an embodiment of the present inventive concept.

[0149] refer to Figure 7 The input sensor 200 includes a detection area 200A and a non-detection area 200NA adjacent to the detection area 200A. The detection area 200A and the non-detection area 200NA are respectively Figure 2 The display area 100A and the peripheral area 100N shown in the figure correspond to each other.

[0150] The input sensor 200 includes first sensing electrodes E1-1 to E1-5 and second sensing electrodes E2-1 to E2-4, which are arranged in a detection area 200A and insulated from each other while crossing each other. Changes in mutual capacitance formed between the first sensing electrodes E1-1 to E1-5 and the second sensing electrodes E2-1 to E2-4 can be calculated to detect external input.

[0151] The input sensor 200 includes first signal lines SL1 disposed in the non-detection area 200NA and electrically connected to the first sensing electrodes E1-1 to E1-5 and second signal lines SL2 disposed in the non-detection area 200NA and electrically connected to the second sensing electrodes E2-1 to E2-4.

[0152] The first sensing electrodes E1-1 to E1-5 and the second sensing electrodes E2-1 to E2-4 may each include a plurality of conductive lines that intersect one another. The first sensing electrodes E1-1 to E1-5 and the second sensing electrodes E2-1 to E2-4 may each include grid lines. A plurality of openings overlapping the light-emitting areas included in the aforementioned first and second regions A1 and A2 may be defined in the grid lines.

[0153] One of the first sensing electrodes E1-1 to E1-5 and the second sensing electrodes E2-1 to E2-4 may have an integral shape. In this embodiment, the first sensing electrodes E1-1 to E1-5 are exemplarily illustrated as having an integral shape. The first sensing electrodes E1-1 to E1-5 may include a sensing portion SP1 and a middle portion CP1.

[0154] The second sensing electrodes E2-1 to E2-4 may each include a sensing pattern SP2 and a bridge pattern CP2 (or a connection pattern). Two adjacent sensing patterns SP2 may be connected to two bridge patterns CP2 through a contact hole CH-1, but the number of bridge patterns is not limited thereto.

[0155] Figure 8 According to the embodiment of the present invention Figure 7 An enlarged floor plan of Area BB.

[0156] refer to Figure 8 , the first sensing electrodes E1-1 to E1-5 (see Figure 7 ) and the second sensing electrodes E2-1 to E2-4 (see Figure 7 ) may include mesh lines MSL extending in a first oblique direction CDR1 and a second oblique direction CDR2.

[0157] The mesh lines MSL may include first lines S1 and second lines S2. The first lines S1 may extend in a first oblique direction CDR1, and the second lines S2 may extend in a second oblique direction CDR2. The first lines S1 and the second lines S2 are integrally provided to form a pattern extending mutually, but for ease of description, the first lines S1 and the second lines S2 are described separately.

[0158] In the mesh line MSL, since the first line S1 and the second line S2 are arranged to intersect, the mesh openings MS-OP1 may be defined. In this embodiment, the mesh openings MS-OP1 may have the same shape.

[0159] In this embodiment, the 1-1 to 1-3 light-emitting regions PXA-B1, PXA-G1, and PXA-R1 of the first area A1 may be surrounded by corresponding openings among the mesh openings MS-OP1. Accordingly, the mesh openings MS-OP1 overlapping the first area A1 may each surround one of the 1-1 to 1-3 light-emitting regions PXA-B1, PXA-G1, and PXA-R1.

[0160] In each of the 2-1st to 2-3rd light-emitting areas PXA-B2, PXA-G2, and PXA-R2 of the second area A2, light-emitting areas providing light of the same color may be grouped and surrounded by one grid opening MS-OP1. That is, the four 2-1st light-emitting areas PXA-B2 may be surrounded by one grid opening MS-OP1, the two 2-2nd light-emitting areas PXA-G2 of the first group may be surrounded by another grid opening MS-OP1, the two 2-2nd light-emitting areas PXA-G2 of the second group may be surrounded by another grid opening MS-OP1, and the four 2-3rd light-emitting areas PXA-R2 may be surrounded by the remaining one grid opening MS-OP1.

[0161] Figure 9 According to the embodiment of the present invention Figure 7 An enlarged floor plan of Area BB.

[0162] Specifically, Figure 9 The diagram shows the arrangement of the light control layer 300 (see Figure 3 ) and the arrangement relationship between the first light-blocking pattern BM1 and the light-emitting areas provided in the first and second areas A1 and A2. The mesh lines MSL are illustrated in dotted lines.

[0163] The first light-blocking pattern BM1 may be provided only in the second area A2 and may not overlap with the first area A1. The first light-blocking pattern BM1 may not overlap with the 2-1st to 2-3rd emission areas PXA-B2, PXA-G2, and PXA-R2 provided in the second area A2. That is, the first light-blocking pattern BM1 may overlap with the second peripheral area NPXA2 (see FIG. 1 ), which is a non-emission area of ​​the second area A2. Figure 4 ) overlaps with the first to third non-emission areas NCA-B, NCA-G and NCA-R (see Figure 4 )overlapping.

[0164] The first light-blocking pattern BM1 may be disposed around the 2-1st, 2-2nd, and 2-3rd emission regions PXA-B2, PXA-G2, and PXA-R2. The material of the first light-blocking pattern BM1 is not limited to any one material as long as the material absorbs light.

[0165] Figure 10 According to the embodiment of the present invention Figure 7 An enlarged floor plan of Area BB.

[0166] Specifically, Figure 10 The diagram shows the arrangement of the light control layer 300 (see Figure 3 ) and an arrangement relationship between the second light-blocking pattern BM2 in the first area A1 and the second area A2.

[0167] The second light-blocking pattern BM2 may be disposed only in the second area A2 and may not overlap with the first area A1. The second light-blocking pattern BM2 may overlap with the first light-blocking pattern BM1 (see FIG. Figure 9 ) The second light-blocking pattern BM2 may not overlap with the 2-1st to 2-3rd emission areas PXA-B2, PXA-G2, and PXA-R2 provided in the second area A2. That is, the second light-blocking pattern BM2 may overlap with the second peripheral area NPXA2 (see FIG. 1 ) which is a non-emission area of ​​the second area A2. Figure 4 ) overlaps with the first to third non-emission areas NCA-B, NCA-G and NCA-R (see Figure 4 )overlapping.

[0168] The second light-blocking pattern BM2 may be disposed around the 2-1st, 2-2nd, and 2-3rd emission regions PXA-B2, PXA-G2, and PXA-R2. The material of the second light-blocking pattern BM2 is not limited to any one material as long as the material absorbs light.

[0169] The line width of the second light-blocking pattern BM2 may be smaller than that of the first light-blocking pattern BM1 (see Figure 9 ) line width. Accordingly, the second light-blocking pattern BM2 may be wider than the first light-blocking pattern BM1 (see Figure 9 ) is spaced far apart from each of the 2-1st to 2-3rd light emitting regions PXA-B2, PXA-G2, and PXA-R2. This will be referred to later. Figure 12 described.

[0170] Figure 11 According to the embodiment of the present invention, Figure 9 and Figure 10 Specifically, Figure 11 The display panel 100, the input sensor 200, the light control layer 300 and the anti-reflection layer 400 are stacked. Figure 9 and Figure 10 A cross-sectional view taken along line III-III'. Figure 11 The display panel 100, the input sensor 200, the light control layer 300 and the anti-reflection layer 400 shown in FIG may correspond to the reference Figure 3 The display panel 100 , the input sensor 200 , the light control layer 300 and the anti-reflection layer 400 are described.

[0171] Figure 11 The cross-sectional view of the region of the first region A1 overlapping with the 1-1 light-emitting region PXA-B1 is exemplarily illustrated. Accordingly, the cross-sectional view to be described below can be commonly applied to the 1-2 light-emitting region PXA-G1 and the 1-3 light-emitting region PXA-R1 (see FIG. Figure 4 ).

[0172] The input sensor 200 may include a first sensing insulating layer IL1 and a second sensing insulating layer IL2. The first sensing insulating layer IL1 may be disposed on the encapsulation layer 140. The first input sensing electrode CL1 may be disposed on the first sensing insulating layer IL1. The second sensing insulating layer IL2 may be disposed on the first sensing insulating layer IL1. The second input sensing electrode CL2 may be disposed on the second sensing insulating layer IL2. The first sensing insulating layer IL1 and the second sensing insulating layer IL2 may include an inorganic material.

[0173] The first input sensing electrode CL1 and the second input sensing electrode CL2 may each correspond to the first sensing electrodes E1-1 to E1-5 (see Figure 7 ) and the second sensing electrodes E2-1 to E2-4 (see Figure 7 The first input sensing electrode CL1 and the second input sensing electrode CL2 may each overlap the first peripheral area NPXA1 which is the non-emission area of ​​the first area A1.

[0174] The light control layer 300 may include a first cover layer OC1 and a second cover layer OC2. The first cover layer OC1 may be disposed on the second sensing insulating layer IL2 of the input sensor 200. The second cover layer OC2 may be disposed on the first cover layer OC1. The first cover layer OC1 and the second cover layer OC2 may each include an organic material. For example, at least one of the first cover layer OC1 and the second cover layer OC2 may include at least one of an acrylic resin, a methacrylic resin, a polyisoprene resin, a vinyl resin, an epoxy resin, a urethane resin, a cellulose resin, a siloxane resin, a polyimide resin, a polyamide resin, and a perylene resin.

[0175] The first light-blocking pattern BM1 (see Figure 12 ) and the second light-blocking pattern BM2 (see Figure 12 ) may not overlap with the first area A1. Accordingly, the 1-1 to 1-3 light emitting elements LD1-B, LD1-G, and LD1-R (see Figure 5A ) may not be blocked by the first and second light-blocking patterns BM1 and BM2 (see Figure 12 ) is blocked and can therefore be viewed at a wider viewing angle.

[0176] The anti-reflection layer 400 may be disposed on the light-controlling layer 300. The anti-reflection layer 400 may be bonded to the light-controlling layer 300 through an adhesive layer. The anti-reflection layer 400 may reduce reflectivity of external light.

[0177] Figure 12 According to the embodiment of the present invention, Figure 9 and Figure 10 Specifically, Figure 12 The display panel 100, the input sensor 200, the light control layer 300 and the anti-reflection layer 400 are stacked. Figure 9 and Figure 10 A cross-sectional view taken along line IV-IV'. Figure 12 The display panel 100, the input sensor 200, the light control layer 300 and the anti-reflection layer 400 shown in FIG may correspond to the reference Figure 3 The display panel 100 , the input sensor 200 , the light control layer 300 and the anti-reflection layer 400 are described.

[0178] Figure 12 The cross-sectional view of the region of the second area A2 overlapping with the 2-1st light-emitting region PXA-B2 is exemplarily illustrated. Accordingly, the cross-sectional view to be described below can be commonly applied to the 2-2nd light-emitting region PXA-G2 and the 2-3rd light-emitting region PXA-R2 of the second area A2 (see FIG. Figure 4 ).

[0179] refer to Figure 12 The light control layer 300 may include a first cover layer OC1, a second cover layer OC2, a first light blocking pattern BM1 and a second light blocking pattern BM2. The first light blocking pattern BM1 and the second light blocking pattern BM2 may not be disposed in the first area A1 (see Figure 10 ) and may be disposed only in the second area A2. The first light-blocking pattern BM1 may be disposed on the second sensing insulating layer IL2 and covered by the first cover layer OC1. The second light-blocking pattern BM2 may be disposed on the first cover layer OC1 and covered by the second cover layer OC2.

[0180] The first and second input sensing electrodes CL1 and CL2 may each overlap the second peripheral area NPXA2 , which is a non-emission area of ​​the second area A2 .

[0181] The first light-blocking pattern BM1 may be disposed on the same layer as the second input sensing electrode CL2. The first light-blocking pattern BM1 may cover a portion of the second input sensing electrode CL2 that overlaps the second area A2. No additional covering layer may exist between the second input sensing electrode CL2 and the first light-blocking pattern BM1, and therefore, the first light-blocking pattern BM1 may be disposed adjacent to the 2-1st light-emitting element LD2-B in the second area A2. Accordingly, the first light-blocking pattern BM1 may prevent light leakage at a wide viewing angle. This will be referred to later. Figure 13 To describe.

[0182] The first light-blocking pattern BM1 may include a 1-1th light-blocking pattern BM1-1 and a 1-2th light-blocking pattern BM1-2. The 1-1th light-blocking pattern BM1-1 may overlap the first pixel defining layer PDL1. The 1-1th light-blocking pattern BM1-1 may overlap the second peripheral area NPXA2. The light-blocking area BMA may be an area corresponding to the first light-blocking pattern BM1.

[0183] The 1-2nd light-blocking pattern BM1-2 may overlap the second pixel defining layer PDL2 disposed on the first electrode AE. The 1-2nd light-blocking pattern BM1-2 may overlap the first non-emission area NCA-B. In this embodiment, the 1-1st light-blocking pattern BM1-1 and the 1-2nd light-blocking pattern BM1-2 may include the same material and have an interconnected integral pattern.

[0184] The second light-blocking pattern BM2 may include a 2-1st light-blocking pattern BM2-1 and a 2-2nd light-blocking pattern BM2-2. The second light-blocking pattern BM2 may be disposed farther from the display panel 100 than the first light-blocking pattern BM1. The 2-1st light-blocking pattern BM2-1 may overlap the 1-1st light-blocking pattern BM1-1. The 2-1st light-blocking pattern BM2-1 may overlap the second peripheral area NPXA2.

[0185] The 2-2nd light-blocking pattern BM2-2 may overlap the second pixel defining layer PDL2 disposed on the first electrode AE. The 2-2nd light-blocking pattern BM2-2 may overlap the first non-emission area NCA-B. In this embodiment, the 2-1st light-blocking pattern BM2-1 and the 2-2nd light-blocking pattern BM2-2 may include the same material and have an interconnected integral pattern.

[0186] According to the present invention, when the display device DD operates in the second operating mode, light emitted from the 2-1st light-emitting element LD2-B disposed in the second area A2 can be blocked at a predetermined angle by the first light-blocking pattern BM1 and the second light-blocking pattern BM2. In other words, as the viewing angle when viewing the display device DD from the side increases, the light-blocking area becomes larger.

[0187] Therefore, in the second operating mode, the user of the display device DD can view the display area 1000A (see Figure 1 ), but people close to the user cannot see the display area 1000A (see Figure 1 ). Accordingly, a display device DD having an improved private mode function can be provided.

[0188] According to this embodiment, the 1-2nd light-blocking pattern BM1-2 may have a first line width WD1. The 2-2nd light-blocking pattern BM2-2 may have a second line width WD2. The first line width WD1 may be greater than the second line width WD2. Accordingly, the 1-2nd light-blocking pattern BM1-2 adjacent to the 2-1st light-emitting element LD2-B may effectively prevent light leakage at a large viewing angle. This will be referred to later. Figure 13 To describe.

[0189] However, embodiments of the present invention are not limited to the case where the first line width WD1 of the 1-2nd light-blocking pattern BM1-2 is greater than the second line width WD2 of the 2-2nd light-blocking pattern BM2-2. For example, the first line width WD1 of the 1-2nd light-blocking pattern BM1-2 may be the same as the second line width WD2 of the 2-2nd light-blocking pattern BM2-2.

[0190] The first and second line widths WD1 and WD2 may be smaller than the width of the second pixel defining layer PDL2. Therefore, light emitted from the 2-1st light emitting element LD2-B in the 2-1st light emitting region PXA-B2 may not be blocked by the first and second light blocking patterns BM1 and BM2.

[0191] The organic encapsulating layer 142 may have a thickness D1 smaller than the thickness D2 of the first cover layer OC1. In a cross section, a height difference along the third direction DR3 between the 2-1st light emitting element LD2-B and the first light blocking pattern BM1 may be smaller than a height difference between the first light blocking pattern BM1 and the second light blocking pattern BM2.

[0192] The thickness D1 of the organic encapsulation layer 142 may be approximately 6 μm to approximately 12 μm. When the thickness D1 of the organic encapsulation layer 142 is less than approximately 6 μm, the organic encapsulation layer 142 may be too thin to protect the 2-1st light-emitting element LD2-B from external foreign matter. When the thickness D1 of the organic encapsulation layer 142 is greater than approximately 12 μm, the first light-blocking pattern BM1 may be too far away from the 2-1st light-emitting element LD2-B to prevent light leakage at a wide viewing angle.

[0193] The thickness D2 of the first cover layer OC1 may be about 10 μm to about 20 μm. When the thickness D2 of the first cover layer OC1 is less than about 10 μm, the distance between the first light-blocking pattern BM1 and the second light-blocking pattern BM2 may be too close to prevent light leakage at a wide viewing angle. When the thickness D2 of the first cover layer OC1 is greater than about 20 μm, the display device DD as an entire stacked structure may be too thick.

[0194] Figure 13 According to the embodiment of the present invention, Figure 9 and Figure 10 Specifically, Figure 13 The display panel 100, the input sensor 200, the light control layer 300 and the anti-reflection layer 400 are stacked. Figure 9 and Figure 10 A cross-sectional view taken along line IV-IV'.

[0195] refer to Figure 13 , at a viewing angle less than or equal to the first viewing angle α1°, light emitted from the 2-1st light-emitting element LD2-B may pass between the 2-1st light-blocking pattern BM2-1 and the 2-2nd light-blocking pattern BM2-2, as shown in FIG. Figure 13 ① in FIG. At this time, the light emitted from the 2-1st light-emitting element LD2-B may not be blocked by the first light-blocking pattern BM1 or the second light-blocking pattern BM2, and thus, may be viewed by the user. Here, the viewing angle may be the angle between the path of the emitted light and the third direction DR3 extending perpendicularly to the extending direction of the base substrate 110.

[0196] At the second viewing angle α2°, light emitted from the 2-1st light emitting element LD2-B may be blocked by the 1-2nd light-blocking pattern BM1-2. Figure 13As shown in ② in FIG. Here, the second viewing angle α2° is greater than the first viewing angle α1°. At a viewing angle greater than or equal to the first viewing angle α1°, light emitted from the 2-1st light-emitting element LD2-B in the second area A2 can be blocked by the first light-blocking pattern BM1 and cannot be viewed by the user. In other words, at a wide viewing angle, the first light-blocking pattern BM1 can prevent leakage of light emitted from the 2-1st light-emitting element LD2-B.

[0197] The organic encapsulation layer 142 may have a thickness D1 that is smaller than the thickness D2 of the first cover layer OC1. Therefore, the first light-blocking pattern BM1 can be positioned close to the 2-1st light-emitting element LD2-B without significantly changing the thickness of the entire display device DD. When the first light-blocking pattern BM1 is positioned close to the 2-1st light-emitting element LD2-B, light leakage at a wide viewing angle can be effectively prevented.

[0198] The first line width WD1 can be greater than the second line width WD2. Accordingly, at a viewing angle less than or equal to a predetermined viewing angle, light emitted from the 2-1st light-emitting element LD2-B can be unblocked by the first light-blocking pattern BM1 or the second light-blocking pattern BM2. However, at viewing angles exceeding the predetermined viewing angle, the light can be blocked by the first light-blocking pattern BM1. As previously described, since the 1-2nd light-blocking pattern BM1-2 has a large first line width WD1 and the first light-blocking pattern BM1 is positioned close to the 2-1st light-emitting element LD2-B, light leakage at a wider viewing angle can be effectively prevented.

[0199] Figure 14 According to the embodiment of the present invention, Figure 9 and Figure 10 A cross-sectional view taken along line IV-IV'.

[0200] refer to Figure 14 , the display device DD according to this embodiment may further include a protection layer CLA overlapping the second input sensing electrode CL2. Figure 12 The configuration of the display device DD described is the same, so the same reference numerals or symbols are used for the same components, and the description of the same components will be omitted.

[0201] A protective layer CLA may be disposed on the second sensing insulating layer IL2. A portion of the protective layer CLA overlapping the second peripheral area NPXA2 may be disposed between the second input sensing electrode CL2 and the 1-1th light-blocking pattern BM1-1 to cover the second input sensing electrode CL2. Accordingly, the protective layer CLA may cover the second input sensing electrode CL2, thereby protecting the second input sensing electrode CL2 from moisture and oxygen.

[0202] The protective layer CLA may include an inorganic material. For example, the protective layer CLA may include a silicon nitride layer, a silicon oxynitride layer, a silicon oxide layer, a titanium oxide layer, or an aluminum oxide layer. However, this is an example, and the material of the protective layer CLA is not limited thereto, and the protective layer CLA may include various materials.

[0203] Figure 15 According to the embodiment of the present invention Figure 7 An enlarged floor plan of Area BB.

[0204] refer to Figure 15 In each of the 1-1st light-emitting areas PXA-B1, the 1-2nd light-emitting areas PXA-G1, and the 1-3 light-emitting areas PXA-R1 provided in the first area A1, the light-emitting areas providing light of the same color may be grouped and surrounded by one grid opening MS-OP1. That is, one grid opening MS-OP1 may surround the four 1-1st light-emitting areas PXA-B1, another grid opening MS-OP1 may surround the two 1-2nd light-emitting areas PXA-G1 of the first group, yet another grid opening MS-OP1 may surround the two 1-2nd light-emitting areas PXA-G1 of the second group, and the remaining one grid opening MS-OP1 may surround the four 1-3 light-emitting areas PXA-R1.

[0205] The 1-1st light-emitting region PXA-B1 disposed in the first area A1 may have the same arrangement as the 2-1st light-emitting region PXA-B2 disposed in the second area A2. The 1-2nd light-emitting region PXA-G1 disposed in the first area A1 may have the same arrangement as the 2-2nd light-emitting region PXA-G2 disposed in the second area A2. The 1-3rd light-emitting region PXA-R1 disposed in the first area A1 may have the same arrangement as the 2-3rd light-emitting region PXA-R2 disposed in the second area A2.

[0206] However, the arrangement of each of the 1-1 to 1-3 light emitting areas PXA-B1, PXA-G1, and PXA-R1 provided in the first area A1 is merely an example, and the number and arrangement of each of the 1-1 to 1-3 light emitting areas PXA-B1, PXA-G1, and PXA-R1 may be changed as needed.

[0207] According to the present invention, by reducing the thickness of the encapsulation layer to be smaller than that of the cover layer and placing the first light-blocking pattern close to the light-emitting element, a display device capable of preventing light leakage at a wide viewing angle can be provided.

[0208] Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described, it should be understood that the present invention should not be limited to these embodiments, but rather that a person skilled in the art may make various changes and modifications within the spirit and scope of the claimed invention. Therefore, the technical scope of the present invention should not be limited to the contents described in the detailed description of this specification, but should be defined by the claims.

Claims

1. A display device comprising: a first light emitting element that is activated in a first operating mode and deactivated in a second operating mode; a second light emitting element that is activated in the first operating mode and is activated in the second operating mode; A base substrate comprising a first region and a second region adjacent to the first region, wherein the first region has a first light-emitting region and a first non-light-emitting region, the first light-emitting element is disposed in the first light-emitting region, the second region has a second light-emitting region and a second non-light-emitting region, and the second light-emitting element is disposed in the second light-emitting region; an encapsulation layer, disposed on the base substrate and covering the first light-emitting element and the second light-emitting element; at least one insulating layer, disposed on the encapsulation layer; a first light-blocking pattern, disposed on the insulating layer, not overlapping the first area, and overlapping the second non-luminescent area; a first covering layer, disposed on the insulating layer and covering the first light-blocking pattern; a second light-blocking pattern, disposed on the first covering layer and overlapping the first light-blocking pattern; as well as a second covering layer, disposed on the first covering layer and covering the second light-blocking pattern, The thickness of the first covering layer is greater than the thickness of the packaging layer.

2. The display device according to claim 1, wherein The thickness of the first cover layer is equal to or greater than 10 μm and equal to or less than 20 μm.

3. The display device according to claim 1, wherein The thickness of the encapsulation layer is equal to or greater than 6 μm and equal to or less than 12 μm.

4. The display device according to claim 1, further comprising: a sensing electrode disposed on the insulating layer and overlapping the first non-luminous region of the first area and the second non-luminous region of the second area, The sensing electrode and the first light-blocking pattern are arranged on the same layer.

5. The display device according to claim 4, wherein The first light-blocking pattern covers a portion of the sensing electrode overlapping the second region.

6. The display device according to claim 4, further comprising: a protective layer, disposed on the insulating layer and the sensing electrode, and comprising an inorganic material, A portion of the protection layer is disposed between the sensing electrode and the first light-blocking pattern.

7. The display device according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein: The second light-emitting area includes a first element area in which a 2-1 light-emitting element configured to provide light of a first color is disposed, a second element area in which a 2-2 light-emitting element configured to provide light of a second color is disposed, and a third element area in which a 2-3 light-emitting element configured to provide light of a third color is disposed, and Each of the 2-1st to 2-3rd light-emitting elements includes a plurality of sub-light-emitting elements.

8. The display device according to claim 7, further comprising: a first pixel defining layer, disposed on the base substrate, and defining an opening in the first pixel defining layer; wherein each of the 2-1st to 2-3rd light-emitting elements includes a first electrode, a second electrode, and a light-emitting layer provided between the first electrode and the second electrode, and The opening of the first pixel defining layer exposes at least a portion of the first electrode of each of the 2-1st to 2-3rd light emitting elements.

9. The display device according to claim 8, further comprising: A second pixel defining layer is disposed on the first electrode exposed by the opening and overlaps the second non-emission area.

10. The display device according to claim 1, wherein At least one of the encapsulation layer and the first covering layer includes an organic material.

11. The display device according to claim 1, wherein A first line width of the first light-blocking pattern is greater than a second line width of the second light-blocking pattern.

12. The display device according to claim 1, further comprising: The anti-reflection layer is disposed on the second light-blocking pattern.

13. A display device comprising: A base substrate, comprising a light-emitting area and a non-light-emitting area; a light emitting element, disposed on the base substrate; an organic layer provided as a single layer on the light-emitting element; at least one insulating layer disposed on the organic layer; a first light-blocking pattern, disposed on the insulating layer and overlapping the non-luminescent area; a first covering layer, disposed on the insulating layer and covering the first light-blocking pattern; a second light-blocking pattern, disposed on the first covering layer and overlapping the first light-blocking pattern; as well as a second covering layer, disposed on the first covering layer and covering the second light-blocking pattern, The thickness of the first covering layer is greater than the thickness of the organic layer.

14. The display device according to claim 13, wherein: The thickness of the first cover layer is equal to or greater than 10 μm and equal to or less than 20 μm.

15. The display device according to claim 13, wherein The thickness of the organic layer is equal to or greater than 6 μm and equal to or less than 12 μm.

16. The display device according to claim 13, further comprising: a sensing electrode, disposed on the insulating layer and overlapping the non-luminous area, The sensing electrode and the first light-blocking pattern are arranged on the same layer.

17. The display device according to claim 16, wherein: The first light-blocking pattern contacts the sensing electrode.

18. The display device according to claim 16, further comprising: a protective layer, disposed on the insulating layer and the sensing electrode, and comprising an inorganic material, A portion of the protection layer is disposed between the sensing electrode and the first light-blocking pattern.

19. The display device according to any one of claims 13 to 18, wherein: The light emitting area includes a first element area in which a first light emitting element configured to provide light of a first color is disposed, a second element area in which a second light emitting element configured to provide light of a second color is disposed, and a third element area in which a third light emitting element configured to provide light of a third color is disposed, Each of the first to third light-emitting elements includes a plurality of sub-light-emitting elements.

20. The display device according to claim 13, wherein The organic layer and the first capping layer each include an organic material.

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