Display panel, display screen and electronic device

Abstract

Embodiments of the present application provide a display panel, a display screen and an electronic device, and relate to the technical field of electronic devices. The display panel comprises a pixel area and a first frame area. The pixel area is provided with a plurality of pixel circuits arranged in N rows and M columns, N rows of pixel circuits are arranged along a first direction, and M columns of pixel circuits are arranged along a second direction. The first frame area is located outside the pixel area and on one side of the pixel area in the second direction. The first frame area is provided with N first row scan drive circuit units corresponding to N rows of pixel circuits, N first row scan drive circuit units are arranged along the first direction, and a first row scan drive circuit unit is electrically connected with pixel circuits of a corresponding row. The first frame area is also provided with a light transmission structure, and the light transmission structure is arranged along the first direction with each first row scan drive circuit unit. In this way, the optical module arranged on one side of the display screen is not easy to affect the display of the display screen, and the electronic device has a relatively narrow frame.

Description

Technical Field

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

[0002] For electronic devices with displays such as mobile phones and tablets, high screen-to-body ratio and narrow bezels are highly favored and valued by consumers.

[0003] In related technologies, optical modules such as optical sensors and camera modules, which need to capture light from outside the display screen, are often installed on one side of the electronic device's screen. In these technologies, optical modules located on the side of the display screen either affect the display's appearance or result in a wider bezel on the electronic device.

[0004] Therefore, how to make electronic devices have narrow bezels while ensuring that the optical module located on one side of the display screen does not easily affect the display screen has become an urgent problem to be solved in the field of electronic device technology. Utility Model Content

[0005] This application provides a display panel, a display screen, and an electronic device, which can enable the electronic device to have a narrow bezel while the optical module located on one side of the display screen does not easily affect the display of the display screen.

[0006] A first aspect of this application provides a display panel including a pixel area and a first border area. The pixel area has a plurality of pixel circuits arranged in N rows and M columns, wherein the N rows of pixel circuits are arranged along a first direction and the M columns are arranged along a second direction, where N and M are both positive integers. The first border area is located outside the pixel area and on one side of the pixel area in the second direction. The first border area has N first-row scanning drive circuit units corresponding one-to-one with the N rows of pixel circuits, arranged along the first direction, and electrically connected to the pixel circuits in the corresponding rows. The first border area also has a light-transmitting structure, which, along with each first-row scanning drive circuit unit, is arranged along the first direction. The light-transmitting structure allows light to pass through the display panel along its thickness direction.

[0007] The light-transmitting structure is used to face the photosensitive surface of the optical module of the electronic device, and the optical module is used to capture light passing through the light-transmitting structure.

[0008] The display panel provided in this application embodiment, by setting a light-transmitting structure in the first bezel area and arranging the light-transmitting structure and the first row scanning drive circuit unit along the first direction, allows the space occupied by the first row scanning drive circuit unit in the second direction to arrange the optical module. This helps to reduce the width of the non-display area of ​​the display panel located outside the display panel, thereby reducing the width of the non-display area. A smaller non-display area reduces the bezel of the electronic device and increases the screen-to-body ratio. Furthermore, since the light-transmitting structure is located outside the pixel area, light passes through the area outside the pixel area, passes through the display panel, and illuminates the photosensitive surface of the optical module. This makes it less likely for the optical module located on one side of the display to affect the display. Additionally, the optical module receives light passing through the light-transmitting structure outside the pixel area, so the operation of the optical module and the display of the pixel area do not easily interfere with each other. The electronic device's system and application do not need to adapt the operation of the optical module and the display of the pixel area, making the control of the electronic device simpler. Moreover, since the light-transmitting structure is located outside the pixel area, the display area of ​​the display is not reduced due to the need to set the light-transmitting area, thus increasing the display area.

[0009] In one possible implementation, along the second direction, no first row scanning drive circuit unit is provided between the light-transmitting structure and the pixel area, in order to reduce the width of the first border area.

[0010] In one possible implementation, the orthographic projection of the light-transmitting structure onto the reference surface does not overlap with the orthographic projection of the first line scanning drive circuit unit onto the reference surface. The reference surface is a surface perpendicular to the thickness direction of the display panel, which makes it less likely for the first line scanning drive circuit unit to affect the light passing through the light-transmitting structure, thereby facilitating the optical module to obtain light from the outside of the display screen.

[0011] In one possible implementation, the light-transmitting structure has a first row scanning drive circuit unit on at least one side in the first direction, and at least one first row scanning drive circuit unit adjacent to the light-transmitting structure is an offset unit. A corresponding bent scan line is provided between the offset unit and the pixel circuit of the corresponding row, and the offset unit and the pixel circuit of the corresponding row are electrically connected through the corresponding bent scan line. The bent scan line includes a main segment and a fan-out segment. The main segment extends along the second direction and is electrically connected to the pixel circuit of the corresponding row. The extension direction of the fan-out segment intersects the extension direction of the main segment. One end of the fan-out segment is electrically connected to the corresponding offset unit, and the other end of the fan-out segment is electrically connected to the main segment. Thus, by staggering the offset unit and the corresponding main segment in the first direction, space can be left in the first direction for setting up the light-transmitting structure, facilitating the setting up of the light-transmitting structure. The two ends of the fan-out segment are spaced apart in the first direction, and the offset unit can be electrically connected to the main segment through the fan-out segment, making it easier to set up the light-transmitting structure while simultaneously achieving electrical connection between the offset unit and the pixel circuit of the corresponding row.

[0012] In one possible implementation, along the first direction, first-line scanning drive circuit units are provided on both sides of the light-transmitting structure. This allows the light-transmitting structure to be positioned relatively centrally on the display panel, facilitating the placement of optical modules such as camera modules and optical sensors in this central location. Furthermore, the presence of first-line scanning drive circuit units on both sides of the light-transmitting structure in the first direction allows for flexible placement of the light-transmitting structure on the display panel while meeting the arrangement requirements of the first-line scanning drive circuit units. This enables diverse display appearances and enhances the overall aesthetic appeal of the display.

[0013] In one possible implementation, along the first direction, the adjacent first row scanning drive circuit units on both sides of the light-transmitting structure are all offset units. The adjacent first row scanning drive circuit units on both sides of the light-transmitting structure are electrically connected to the pixel circuit of the corresponding row through the bent scan line. This allows space to be reserved for the light-transmitting structure by shifting the two adjacent first row scanning drive circuit units to both sides along the first direction. This makes it easier to reserve a larger space in the first direction for the light-transmitting structure while reducing the impact of the shifting of the first row scanning drive circuit units on the part of the display panel located on one side of the light-transmitting structure in the first direction.

[0014] In one possible implementation, each first row scan driving circuit unit is an offset unit, and each first row scan driving circuit unit is electrically connected to the pixel circuit of the corresponding row through a bent scan line. This makes it easier to leave a larger space in the first direction to set up the light-transmitting structure, while making it less likely for two adjacent first row scan driving circuit units to affect each other.

[0015] In one possible implementation, the first row scan driving circuit unit includes a gate driving unit, the pixel circuit includes a gate driving port, and the bent scan line includes a bent gate signal line. The gate driving unit of the offset unit is electrically connected to the gate driving port of the pixel circuit of the corresponding row through the bent gate signal line of the corresponding bent scan line. The main body segment includes a gate main body segment located on the bent gate signal line, and the fan-out segment includes a gate fan-out segment located on the bent gate signal line. The gate main body segment extends along a second direction and is electrically connected to the gate driving port of the pixel circuit of the corresponding row. The extension direction of the gate fan-out segment intersects the extension direction of the gate main body segment. One end of the gate fan-out segment is electrically connected to the gate driving unit of the corresponding offset unit, and the other end of the gate fan-out segment is electrically connected to the gate main body segment. Thus, when the first row scan driving circuit unit includes a gate driving unit, space for setting a light-transmitting structure can be provided in the first direction by staggering the gate driving unit of the offset unit with the corresponding gate main body segment in the first direction, facilitating the setting of the light-transmitting structure. The gate driving unit of the offset unit can be electrically connected to the gate body section through the gate fan-out section, so that the gate driving unit of the offset unit can be electrically connected to the pixel circuit of the corresponding row while making it easier to set up the light-transmitting structure.

[0016] In one possible implementation, the first row scanning drive circuit unit includes a light-emitting drive unit, the pixel circuit includes a light-emitting drive port, and the bent scan line includes a bent light-emitting signal line. The light-emitting drive unit of the offset unit is electrically connected to the light-emitting drive port of the pixel circuit of the corresponding row through the bent light-emitting signal line of the corresponding bent scan line. The main body segment includes a light-emitting main body segment located on the bent light-emitting signal line, and the fan-out segment includes a light-emitting fan-out segment located on the bent light-emitting signal line. The light-emitting main body segment extends along a second direction and is electrically connected to the light-emitting drive port of the pixel circuit of the corresponding row. The extension direction of the light-emitting fan-out segment intersects the extension direction of the light-emitting main body segment. One end of the light-emitting fan-out segment is electrically connected to the light-emitting drive unit of the corresponding offset unit, and the other end of the light-emitting fan-out segment is electrically connected to the light-emitting main body segment. Thus, when the first row scanning drive circuit unit includes a light-emitting drive unit, space for setting a light-transmitting structure can be left in the first direction by staggering the light-emitting drive unit of the offset unit with the corresponding light-emitting main body segment in the first direction, facilitating the setting of the light-transmitting structure. The light-emitting driving unit of the offset unit can be electrically connected to the light-emitting main body section through the light-emitting fan-out section, so that the light-emitting driving unit of the offset unit can be electrically connected to the pixel circuit of the corresponding row while making it easier to set up the light-transmitting structure.

[0017] In one possible implementation, the impedance between any two pixel circuits located in the same column and their respective electrically connected first row scan drive circuit units is equal. This helps to minimize the difference in luminous intensity between each row of pixel circuits.

[0018] In one possible implementation, the display panel further includes a second bezel area. The second bezel area is located outside the pixel area, and the second bezel area and the first bezel area are located on opposite sides of the pixel area in a second direction. The second bezel area has N second-row scan driving circuit units, each corresponding to one of the N rows of pixel circuits. The N second-row scan driving circuit units are arranged along the first direction, and each second-row scan driving circuit unit is electrically connected to the pixel circuit of its corresponding row. Thus, by having some row scan driving circuit units located in the first bezel area and some in the second bezel area, the widths of the first and second bezel areas can be made more uniform, reducing the likelihood of one of the first or second bezel areas being excessively wide, which is beneficial for narrow bezel design of the display screen.

[0019] For example, the display panel further includes a third bezel region. The third bezel region is located outside the pixel area and on one side of the pixel area in the first direction. The third bezel region is provided with a driving chip, which is electrically connected to at least one column of pixel circuits.

[0020] In one possible implementation, M is less than or equal to N, which reduces the number of columns of pixel circuits and the number of driver chips that need to be set, thereby reducing costs and simplifying the assembly of the display panel.

[0021] In one possible implementation, the size of the pixel area in the first direction is greater than or equal to the size of the pixel area in the second direction. This facilitates the arrangement of more rows and fewer columns of pixel circuits in the pixel area, thereby reducing the number of driver chips required, lowering costs, and reducing the complexity of display panel assembly. Furthermore, the driver chips are arranged on the side of the pixel area along its length, and the first row scanning driver circuit unit is arranged on the side of the pixel area along its width. This makes it less likely for the driver chips to interfere with bending of the long side of the pixel area when the display is a flexible screen, thus making bending of the long side of the pixel area easier.

[0022] In one possible implementation, the side of the pixel area connecting to the first border area is a straight edge, so as to facilitate the continuous display of the pixel area on the side connecting to the first border area, and the first border area and the light-transmitting structure are less likely to affect the continuous display of the pixel area edge.

[0023] In one possible implementation, the light-transmitting structure includes a perforated structure, which makes it easier for light to pass through the light-transmitting structure. The light-transmitting structure has a good light transmission effect, which is beneficial for the optical module to obtain light from the outside of the display screen.

[0024] In one possible implementation, the light-transmitting structure includes a transparent support structure. In this way, while allowing light to pass through the light-transmitting structure, the support structure can also support the structural layers of the display screen, making the display screen less prone to collapse or other problems at the light-transmitting structure.

[0025] A second aspect of this application provides a display screen, which includes a cover plate and a display panel as described in any of the above embodiments, wherein the cover plate is disposed on the light-emitting side of the display panel.

[0026] A third aspect of this application provides an electronic device, which includes an optical module and a display screen as described in any of the above embodiments. The optical module includes a photosensitive surface. In the thickness direction of the display panel, the photosensitive surface is opposite to the light-transmitting structure of the display panel.

[0027] In one possible implementation, the optical module is a camera module or an optical sensor. Attached Figure Description

[0028] Figure 1 An exploded view of an electronic device provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0029] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of another electronic device provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0030] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of a display screen provided for an embodiment of this application;

[0031] Figure 4 for Figure 3 The diagram provided shows a partial cross-section of the display screen at section aa.

[0032] Figure 5 A schematic diagram of another display screen provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0033] Figure 6 A schematic diagram of a display panel provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0034] Figure 7 A schematic diagram of another display panel provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0035] Figure 8 A schematic diagram of yet another display panel provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0036] Figure 9 A schematic diagram of yet another display panel provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0037] Figure 10 A schematic diagram of yet another display panel provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0038] Figure 11 A partial cross-sectional schematic diagram of an electronic device provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0039] Figure 12 A partial cross-sectional schematic diagram of another electronic device provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0040] Figure 13 A partial cross-sectional schematic diagram of another electronic device provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0041] Figure 14 A schematic diagram of yet another display panel provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0042] Figure 15 A partial cross-sectional schematic diagram of another electronic device provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0043] Figure 16 A schematic diagram of yet another display screen provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0044] Figure 17 A schematic diagram showing the connection between a first row scanning drive circuit unit and a corresponding row pixel circuit, provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0045] Figure 18 A schematic diagram showing the connection between a first row scanning drive circuit unit and a corresponding row pixel circuit, provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0046] Figure 19 This is a schematic diagram showing the connection between a first row scanning drive circuit unit and the corresponding row pixel circuit, provided in an embodiment of this application.

[0047] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0048] 10. Housing assembly; 11. Housing; 11a. Mid-frame; 11b. Rear cover; 12. Rotating hinge mechanism; 20. Display screen; 21. Cover plate; 22. Display panel; 23. Polarizing film; 24. Support layer; 25. First adhesive layer; 26. Second adhesive layer; 30. Optical module; 31. Photosensitive surface; 40. Mainboard; 50. Battery;

[0049] 100. Pixel circuit; 110. Gate drive port; 120. Light emission drive port;

[0050] 200. Translucent structure; 210. Perforated structure; 220. Transparent support structure;

[0051] 300, First line scan driving circuit unit; 300a, Offset unit; 310, Gate driving unit; 320, Light emission driving unit;

[0052] 400, Row scan line; 400A, Bent scan line; 400Aa, Bent gate signal line; 400Ab, Bent light-emitting signal line; 410, Main body segment; 410a, Gate main body segment; 410b, Light-emitting main body segment; 420, Fan-out segment; 420a, Gate fan-out segment; 420b, Light-emitting fan-out segment;

[0053] 500. Second line scan drive circuit unit;

[0054] 600. Driver chip;

[0055] S1, Pixel area; S2, Pixel periphery area; S21, First border area; S22, Second border area; S23, Third border area; S24, Fourth border area;

[0056] AA, Display area; NA, Non-display area; NA1, Panel border area; NA2, Panel perimeter area;

[0057] A1. Bendable area; A2. Non-bendable area; A3. Translucent area;

[0058] x, first direction; y, second direction; z, third direction. Detailed Implementation

[0059] The terminology used in the implementation section of this application is only for explaining specific embodiments of this application and is not intended to limit this application. The implementation of the embodiments of this application will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0060] This application provides an electronic device, which may include, but is not limited to, mobile phones, tablets, laptops, ultra-mobile personal computers (UMPCs), handheld computers, walkie-talkies, netbooks, point-of-sale (POS) machines, personal digital assistants (PDAs), wearable devices, virtual reality devices, etc. The electronic device may be a foldable device, such as a foldable mobile phone. The electronic device may also be a non-foldable device, such as a tablet computer.

[0061] Figure 1 An exploded view of an electronic device provided in an embodiment of this application.

[0062] like Figure 1 As shown in the embodiment of this application, the electronic device includes a housing assembly 10 and a display screen 20. The display screen 20 is connected to the housing assembly 10, and the housing assembly 10 is used to support the display screen 20. The display screen 20 can be used to realize display, touch and other functions.

[0063] For example, the display screen 20 can be a flexible screen or a rigid screen. For instance, the display screen 20 can be, but is not limited to, an organic light-emitting diode (OLED) display screen, an active-matrix organic light-emitting diode (AMOLED) display screen, a micro organic light-emitting diode (Micro OLED) display screen, a light-emitting diode (LED) display screen, a micro light-emitting diode (Micro LED) display screen, a quantum dot light-emitting diode (QLED) display screen, a liquid crystal display (LCD) display screen, etc.

[0064] For example, the display screen 20 may be bonded to the housing assembly 10.

[0065] For example, housing assembly 10 may include one or more housings 11, and display screen 20 may be connected to one or more housings 11.

[0066] Figure 1 The electronic device shown is a non-foldable device with housing assembly 10 including a housing 11. Figure 1 As shown, in an example where housing assembly 10 includes a housing 11, display screen 20 is attached to housing 11. For example, display screen 20 may be adhesively bonded to housing 11.

[0067] like Figure 1 As shown, the electronic device also includes a motherboard 40 and a battery 50. A device mounting cavity is formed between the display screen 20 and the housing 11. The motherboard 40 and the battery 50 are located in the device mounting cavity and are fixedly connected to the housing 11. The battery 50 is electrically connected to the motherboard 40, and the motherboard 40 is electrically connected to the display screen 20. The housing 11 can serve to support and protect the devices installed in the device mounting cavity.

[0068] The electronic device also includes an optical module 30, which is disposed on one side of the display screen 20. At least a portion of the optical module 30 is disposed within the device mounting cavity. The optical module 30 can be fixedly connected to the motherboard 40 or the housing 11; that is, the optical module 30 can be carried by the motherboard 40 or the housing 11. The optical module 30 is electrically connected to the motherboard 40. Here, the optical module 30 refers to a front-facing optical module 30 that needs to obtain light from the outside of the display screen 20. The outside of the display screen 20 refers to the side of the display screen 20 facing away from the device mounting cavity. The display screen 20 is used to emit light to the outside of the display screen 20 to display images on the outside of the display screen 20; that is, the light-emitting side of the display screen 20 is the outside of the display screen 20.

[0069] For example, the optical module 30 may be, but is not limited to, a camera module or an optical sensor. For instance, the optical sensor may be an ambient light sensor or a proximity light sensor. When the optical module 30 is a camera module, it may also be called a front-facing camera module, which can be used to achieve functions such as selfies and video calls.

[0070] For example, an electronic device may include multiple optical modules 30 of the same or different types. For instance, an electronic device may include a camera module, a proximity sensor, and an ambient light sensor.

[0071] For example, the housing 11 may include a middle frame 11a and a rear cover 11b. The rear cover 11b and the display screen 20 are located on opposite sides of the middle frame 11a and are connected to the middle frame 11a respectively. The middle frame 11a carries the display screen 20 and the rear cover 11b. The display screen 20, the rear cover 11b and the middle frame 11a can form a device mounting cavity. The middle frame 11a can provide structural strength for the electronic device and can protect and support the devices in the device mounting cavity. The rear cover 11b can protect the devices in the device mounting cavity.

[0072] For example, the motherboard 40 and the battery 50 can be fixedly connected to and carried by the middle frame 11a, and the optical module 30 can be fixedly connected to or carried by the middle frame 11a or the motherboard 40.

[0073] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of another electronic device provided in an embodiment of this application. Figure 2 The scheme and Figure 1 The differences between the schemes are as follows: Figure 2 The electronic device provided is a foldable device comprising a housing assembly 10 including multiple housings 11.

[0074] like Figure 2As shown, in some examples where the housing assembly 10 includes multiple housings 11, the housing assembly 10 may further include a pivot mechanism 12 disposed between two adjacent housings 11. The two adjacent housings 11 are rotatably connected by the pivot mechanism 12 between them. A display screen 20 may be provided on the multiple housings 11. For example, the display screen 20 may be a flexible screen. The display screen 20 may be connected to the multiple housings 11 and supported by the connected multiple housings 11 and the pivot mechanism 12 between the connected multiple housings 11.

[0075] For example, the display screen 20 may be bonded to multiple housings 11.

[0076] For example, each housing 11 connected to the display screen 20 can be surrounded to form a device mounting cavity between the housing 11 and the display screen 20, and devices such as the motherboard 40, battery 50, and optical module 30 can be installed in any housing 11 as needed.

[0077] For example, the middle frames 11a of two adjacent housings 11 are rotatably connected by a pivot mechanism 12, and the display screen 20 is connected to the middle frames 11a of multiple housings 11.

[0078] In an example where the electronic device is a foldable device and the display screen 20 is a flexible screen connected to multiple housings 11, the display screen 20 may include multiple non-bending regions A2 corresponding one-to-one with the multiple connected housings 11, and at least one bendable region A1 corresponding one-to-one with the pivot mechanism 12 between the connected housings 11. The bendable region A1 is opposite to and supported by the corresponding pivot mechanism 12, and the non-bending region A2 is opposite to and supported by the corresponding housing 11. Two adjacent non-bending regions A2 are connected through the bendable region A1 between them. During the switching between the folded state and the unfolded state of the electronic device, the non-bending region A2 can rotate with the corresponding housing 11 to cause the bendable region A1 to bend and flatten.

[0079] The bendable area A1 and the non-bendable area A2 are defined by dividing the display screen 20 into areas where the display screen 20 bends and areas where the display screen 20 does not bend during the switching between the unfolded and folded states of the electronic device. Specifically, the display screen 20 can be divided into multiple non-bendable areas A2 and at least one bendable area A1 by dividing lines located on both sides of the pivot mechanism 12 and parallel to the axis of the pivot mechanism 12.

[0080] The bendable area A1 and the non-bendable area A2 are arranged along the layout direction of the housing 11 to which the display screen 20 is connected. That is, the display screen 20 is divided into multiple non-bendable areas A2 arranged along the layout direction of the housing 11 to which the display screen 20 is connected, and at least one bendable area A1. For example, the display screen 20 can be connected to multiple housings 11 arranged along the length direction of the electronic device. In this case, the bendable area A1 and the non-bendable area A2 are arranged along the length direction of the electronic device. That is, the display screen 20 is divided into multiple non-bendable areas A2 arranged along the length direction of the electronic device, and at least one bendable area A1.

[0081] When an electronic device is a foldable device, descriptions of its length and width are made when the device is in its unfolded state.

[0082] For example, the non-bending area A2 can be bonded to the corresponding housing 11.

[0083] Flexible screens offer advantages such as flexible form factor, thinness, and good impact resistance. Whether the electronic device is foldable or non-foldable, the display screen 20 can be a flexible screen. For example, Figure 1 The electronic device shown in the figure has a display screen 20 and Figure 2 The display screens 20 of the electronic devices shown can all be flexible screens.

[0084] In other embodiments of this application, the electronic device may include more or fewer components than illustrated, or combine some components, or split some components, or have different component arrangements.

[0085] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of a display screen provided in an embodiment of this application. Figure 4 for Figure 3 The provided diagram shows a partial cross-section of the display screen at section aa. Figure 3 The viewing angle is the angle from one side of the display screen 20 along its thickness direction when looking at the display screen 20. Figure 4 The cross-section in the figure is perpendicular to the first direction. In the figure, the x-direction is the first direction, the y-direction is the second direction, and the z-direction is the third direction. The third direction z is the thickness direction of the display screen 20. One of the first direction x and the second direction y can be the length direction of the display screen 20, and the other of the first direction x and the second direction y can be the width direction of the display screen 20. For example, the first direction x can be the length direction of the display screen 20, and the second direction y can be the width direction of the display screen 20.

[0086] For example, the length direction of the display screen 20 can be the same as the length direction of the electronic device, the width direction of the display screen 20 can be the same as the width direction of the electronic device, and the thickness direction of the display screen 20 can be the same as the thickness direction of the electronic device.

[0087] like Figure 3 As shown, the display screen 20 includes a display area AA and a non-display area NA, with the non-display area NA surrounding the display area AA. Specifically, the display screen 20 can be divided into the display area AA and the non-display area NA by a closed annular dividing line. The display area AA is used for display, while the non-display area NA is not used for display.

[0088] The display area AA and the non-display area NA are divided into areas of the display screen 20 that display images and areas of the display screen 20 that do not display images. The width of the non-display area NA is the width of the bezel of the display screen 20. The narrower the width of the non-display area NA, the narrower the bezel of the electronic device and the larger the screen-to-body ratio.

[0089] The division of the display area AA and the non-display area NA, and the division of the bendable area A1 and the non-bendable area A2, are different dimensions for the display screen 20. The display area AA can overlap with the bendable area A1 and the non-bendable area A2, and the non-display area NA can overlap with the bendable area A1 and the non-bendable area A2.

[0090] like Figure 3 , Figure 4 As shown, the display screen 20 includes a display panel 22 and a cover plate 21 stacked along the third direction z. The display panel 22 is used to display images, and the cover plate 21 is disposed on the light-emitting side of the display panel 22, serving to protect the display panel 22. The thickness direction of the display panel 22 is the same as the thickness direction of the display screen 20; that is, the third direction z is also the thickness direction of the display panel 22. The orthographic projection of the display area AA onto the reference plane lies within the orthographic projection of the display panel 22 onto the reference plane. The reference plane is a plane perpendicular to the third direction z; that is, the reference plane is a plane perpendicular to the thickness direction of the display panel 22.

[0091] For example, the length direction of the display panel 22 can be the same as the length direction of the display screen 20, and the width direction of the display panel 22 can be the same as the width direction of the display screen 20. That is, one of the first direction x and the second direction y can be the length direction of the display panel 22, and the other of the first direction x and the second direction y can be the width direction of the display panel 22. For example, the first direction x can be the length direction of the display panel 22, and the second direction y can be the width direction of the display panel 22.

[0092] For example, the cover plate 21 is made of a transparent material. For instance, the material of the cover plate 21 may include one or more of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) film, colorless polyimide (CPI) film, ultra-thin glass (UTG), etc.

[0093] For example, the cover plate 21 and the display panel 22 can be bonded together with optically clear adhesive (OCA).

[0094] like Figure 3 , Figure 4 As shown, for example, the orthographic projection of the display panel 22 onto the reference surface is located within the orthographic projection of the cover plate 21 onto the reference surface, so that the cover plate 21 can provide better protection for the display panel 22.

[0095] For example, the outer edge of the cover plate 21 protrudes beyond the outer edge of the display panel 22 to facilitate the protection of the outer edge of the display panel 22 by the cover plate 21. The portion of the cover plate 21 that protrudes beyond the outer edge of the display panel 22 is located in the non-display area NA. That is, the orthographic projection of the portion of the cover plate 21 that protrudes beyond the outer edge of the display panel 22 onto the reference plane is located within the orthographic projection of the non-display area NA onto the reference plane.

[0096] For example, the outer edge of the cover plate 21 is used to define the outer edge of the non-display area NA. That is, the outer edge of the cover plate 21 in the orthographic projection of the reference plane coincides with the outer edge of the non-display area NA in the orthographic projection of the reference plane.

[0097] like Figure 3 , Figure 4 As shown, exemplarily, the non-display area NA includes a panel periphery area NA2. The orthographic projection of the panel periphery area NA2 onto the reference plane is located outside the orthographic projection of the display panel 22 onto the reference plane and surrounds the orthographic projection of the display panel 22 onto the reference plane. The outer edge of the panel periphery area NA2 is the outer edge of the non-display area NA. A portion of the cover plate 21 is located within the panel periphery area NA2, and the outer edge of the cover plate 21 is used to define the outer edge of the panel periphery area NA2.

[0098] like Figure 3 , Figure 4As shown, exemplarily, the non-display area NA also includes a panel border area NA1, which surrounds the display area AA, and a panel periphery area NA2 surrounds the panel border area NA1. A portion of the display panel 22 is located within the display area AA, and a portion is located outside the display area AA. The portion of the display panel 22 located outside the display area AA is located within the panel border area NA1. That is, a portion of the orthographic projection of the display panel 22 onto the reference plane is located within the orthographic projection of the display area AA onto the reference plane, and a portion is located within the orthographic projection of the panel border area NA1 onto the reference plane.

[0099] like Figure 4 As shown, exemplarily, the display panel 22 includes a pixel area S1 and a pixel periphery area S2. The pixel area S1 of the display panel 22 is located in the display area AA of the display screen 20. The pixel area S1 is used to display images and to define the display area AA of the display screen 20. The edge of the orthographic projection of the pixel area S1 onto the reference surface coincides with the edge of the orthographic projection of the display area AA onto the reference surface. The pixel periphery area S2 of the display panel 22 is located in the panel border area NA1 of the display screen 20. The pixel periphery area S2 surrounds the pixel area S1. The pixel periphery area S2 is not used for display. The pixel periphery area S2 is used to define the panel border area NA1 of the display screen 20. The edge of the orthographic projection of the pixel periphery area S2 onto the reference surface coincides with the edge of the orthographic projection of the panel border area NA1 onto the reference surface.

[0100] For example, pixel region S1 is provided with a plurality of pixel circuits 100 arranged in N rows and M columns (e.g. Figure 6 As shown in the diagram, the pixel area S1 can be controlled to emit light by controlling the pixel circuit 100, thereby enabling the pixel area S1 to display an image. N rows of pixel circuits 100 are arranged along the first direction x, and M columns of pixel circuits 100 are arranged along the second direction y, where N and M are both positive integers.

[0101] For example, the arrangement of the pixel circuits 100 in the pixel area S1 is not limited here. The pixel circuits 100 in the pixel area S1 can be arranged in a matrix, or they can be arranged in other array methods of the existing pixel circuits 100 in the pixel area S1.

[0102] For example, the pixel periphery S2 can be used to arrange the driver chip 600 that drives the display of the pixel area S1 (e.g., Figure 6 (as shown in the diagram), drive circuit, etc.

[0103] like Figure 4 As shown, in some examples, the display screen 20 may also include a polarizer 23, which is disposed between the display panel 22 and the cover plate 21. The polarizer 23 is used to control the polarization of light to enhance the contrast of the display and reduce reflection.

[0104] For example, the display screen 20 may further include a first adhesive layer 25, which is disposed between the polarizer 23 and the cover plate 21. The polarizer 23 can be bonded to the cover plate 21 through the first adhesive layer 25, and the polarizer 23 can be bonded to the display panel 22 through its own adhesive. For example, the material of the first adhesive layer 25 may be transparent optical adhesive.

[0105] like Figure 4 As shown, in some examples, the display screen 20 may further include a support layer 24, which is disposed on the side of the display panel 22 opposite to the cover plate 21. The support layer 24 can be bonded to the display panel 22 via a second adhesive layer 26, and the support layer 24 can provide support and protection for the display panel 22. For example, the support layer 24 can be made of one or more of stainless steel, titanium alloy, carbon fiber, etc. For example, the second adhesive layer 26 can be made of transparent optical adhesive.

[0106] In other embodiments of this application, on a third-party z-axis, the display screen 20 may include more or fewer structural layers than illustrated, or combine some structural layers, or split some structural layers, or have different structural layer arrangements.

[0107] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of another display screen provided in an embodiment of this application. Figure 5 The viewing angle is the angle from the light-emitting side of the display screen 20 to the display screen 20. The viewing angle from the light-emitting side of the display screen 20 to the display screen 20 can also be called the top-down viewing angle.

[0108] In order for the optical module 30 located on one side of the display screen 20 to obtain light from the outside of the display screen 20, such as Figure 5 As shown, the display screen 20 includes a light-transmitting area A3, which allows light to pass through the display screen 20. The optical module 30 includes a photosensitive surface 31 (e.g., Figure 11 (As shown in the diagram). In the third direction z, the photosensitive surface 31 of the optical module 30 is opposite to the light-transmitting area A3, so that light from the outside of the display screen 20 can illuminate the photosensitive surface 31 of the optical module 30, and the optical module 30 is used to capture the light passing through the light-transmitting area A3.

[0109] In some related technologies, the light-transmitting area is located in the outer perimeter of the panel. This means that the orthographic projection of the light-transmitting area onto the reference surface lies outside the orthographic projection of the display panel onto the reference surface. In this case, the orthographic projection of the photosensitive surface of the optical module onto the reference surface lies within the projection of the outer perimeter of the panel onto the reference surface. To place the photosensitive surface of the optical module in the outer perimeter of the panel, a wider outer perimeter is required, resulting in a wider non-display area and consequently a wider bezel and a lower screen-to-body ratio for the electronic device.

[0110] To achieve narrow bezels, some related technologies place the light-transmitting area within the display area. In this case, the optical module needs to collect light passing through the display area. However, having the light-transmitting area within the display area affects the display's appearance. Furthermore, when the light-transmitting area is located within the display area, the electronic device's system and applications need to adapt to the operation of the optical module and the display of the pixel areas, making the control of the electronic device more difficult. Additionally, placing the light-transmitting area within the display area also reduces the display's surface area.

[0111] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of a display panel provided in an embodiment of this application. Wherein, Figure 6 For a bird's-eye view, such as Figure 5 The diagram shows a display panel 22 in a display screen 20, that is, Figure 6 The display panel 22 shown can be used as Figure 5 One embodiment of the display panel 22 in the display screen 20 shown is, that is, Figure 5 The display panel 22 in the display screen 20 shown can be Figure 6 The display panel 22 shown in the image. Figure 6 The display panel 22 shown is relative to Figure 5 As shown in the display screen 20, the cover plate 21, the polarizer 23 located between the cover plate 21 and the display panel 22, and the support layer 24 located on the side of the display panel 22 away from the cover plate 21 have been removed. Figure 6 The viewing angle is the angle from one side of the display panel 22 in the thickness direction to the display panel 22.

[0112] like Figure 6 As shown in this embodiment, the pixel periphery region S2 includes a first border region S21, a second border region S22, a third border region S23, and a fourth border region S24. That is, the first border region S21, the second border region S22, the third border region S23, and the fourth border region S24 are located outside the pixel region S1. The first border region S21 and the second border region S22 are located on opposite sides of the pixel region S1 in the second direction y, and the third border region S23 and the fourth border region S24 are located on opposite sides of the pixel region S1 in the first direction x. The first border region S21, the third border region S23, the second border region S22, and the fourth border region S24 are connected end-to-end to form the pixel periphery region S2 surrounding the pixel region S1.

[0113] The first border area S21 is provided with N first row scan driving circuit units 300, each corresponding to one of the N rows of pixel circuits 100. The N first row scan driving circuit units 300 are arranged along the first direction x, and each first row scan driving circuit unit 300 is electrically connected to the pixel circuit 100 of the corresponding row. The N first row scan driving circuit units 300 arranged along the first direction x are cascaded sequentially, and each first row scan driving circuit unit 300 is used to input row scan signals to the pixel circuit 100 of the corresponding row.

[0114] For example, a corresponding row scan line 400 is provided between the first row scan driving circuit unit 300 and the pixel circuit 100 of the corresponding row. The first row scan driving circuit unit 300 and the pixel circuit 100 of the corresponding row are electrically connected through the corresponding row scan line 400. The row scan line 400 is used to transmit row scan signals. Part of the row scan line 400 is located in the pixel area S1 and part is located in the first border area S21.

[0115] The third border area S23 is provided with at least one driving chip 600. Each driving chip 600 is electrically connected to at least one column of pixel circuits 100. Each column of pixel circuits 100 is electrically connected to the driving chip 600. The driving chip 600 is used to input data signals to the electrically connected pixel circuits 100.

[0116] For example, each column of pixel circuits 100 is electrically connected to a corresponding data line between the driving chips 600. Each column of pixel circuits 100 is electrically connected to the driving chip 600 through the corresponding data line. The data line is used to transmit data signals. Part of the data line is located in the pixel area S1 and part is located in the third border area S23.

[0117] In this embodiment, the first border region S21 is further provided with a light-transmitting structure 200. The light-transmitting structure 200 and each first row scanning drive circuit unit 300 are arranged along the first direction x. The light-transmitting structure 200 is used to allow light to pass through the display panel 22 along the thickness direction of the display panel 22. In the third direction z, the photosensitive surface 31 of the optical module 30 is opposite to the light-transmitting structure 200. At this time, at least a portion of the orthographic projection of the light-transmitting region A3 on the reference plane is located within the orthographic projection of the first border region S21 on the reference plane. That is, at least a portion of the light-transmitting region A3 is located in the area of ​​the pixel peripheral region S2 used to set the first row scanning drive circuit unit 300. The light-transmitting structure 200 is located in the light-transmitting region A3, and the optical module 30 is used to acquire the light passing through the light-transmitting structure 200.

[0118] By setting a light-transmitting structure 200 in the first bezel area S21 and arranging the light-transmitting structure 200 and each first row scanning drive circuit unit 300 along the first direction x, the space occupied by the first row scanning drive circuit unit 300 in the second direction y can be used to arrange the optical module 30. This helps to reduce the width of the panel peripheral area NA2, and further helps to reduce the width of the non-display area NA. With a smaller width of the non-display area NA, the bezel of the electronic device can be reduced, and the screen-to-body ratio of the electronic device can be increased. In addition, the light-transmitting structure 200 is located outside the pixel area S1. Light passes through the area outside the pixel area S1, passes through the display panel 22, and illuminates the photosensitive surface 31 of the optical module 30, making it less likely for the optical module 30 located on one side of the display screen 20 to affect the display of the display screen 20. Furthermore, since the optical module 30 receives light passing through the light-transmitting structure 200 outside the pixel area S1, the operation of the optical module 30 and the display of the pixel area S1 do not easily interfere with each other. This eliminates the need for adaptation between the operation of the optical module 30 and the display of the pixel area S1 through the electronic device's system and application, simplifying the control of the electronic device. Moreover, the light-transmitting structure 200 is located outside the pixel area S1, ensuring that the display area of ​​the display screen 20 is not reduced due to the need to set up the light-transmitting area A3, thus facilitating an increase in the display area of ​​the display screen 20.

[0119] The arrangement of the light-transmitting structure 200 and each first line scanning drive circuit unit 300 along the first direction x means that at least a portion of each first line scanning drive circuit unit 300 is located on the side of the light-transmitting structure 200 along the first direction x.

[0120] like Figure 6 As shown, in some examples, along the first direction x, all portions of each first line scan driving circuit unit 300 are located to the side of the light-transmitting structure 200. That is, the entirety of each first line scan driving circuit unit 300 is located to the side of the light-transmitting structure 200 in the first direction x.

[0121] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of another display panel provided in an embodiment of this application. Figure 7 The viewing angle is the angle from one side of the display panel 22 in the thickness direction to the display panel 22. Figure 7 The scheme and Figure 6 The difference in the scheme is that a portion of a first row scanning drive circuit unit 300 adjacent to the light-transmitting structure 200 is located on the side of the light-transmitting structure 200 in the second direction y. Figure 7 The display panel 22 shown can be used as Figure 5 Another embodiment of the display panel 22 in the display screen 20 shown in the figure.

[0122] like Figure 7As shown, in some other examples, at least one first line scan driving circuit unit 300 adjacent to the light-transmitting structure 200 is partially located on the side of the light-transmitting structure 200 in the first direction x and partially located on the side of the light-transmitting structure 200 in the second direction y. For example, along the second direction y, at least one first line scan driving circuit unit 300 adjacent to the light-transmitting structure 200 is located between the light-transmitting structure 200 and the pixel area S1.

[0123] For example, along the second direction y, no first row scan driving circuit unit 300 is provided between the light-transmitting structure 200 and the pixel area S1, in order to reduce the width of the first border area S21. Here, "along the second direction y, no first row scan driving circuit unit 300 is provided between the light-transmitting structure 200 and the pixel area S1" means that along the second direction y, no complete first row scan driving circuit unit 300 is provided between the light-transmitting structure 200 and the pixel area S1. In some examples, such as... Figure 6 As shown, along the second direction y, none of the structures of the first row scanning drive circuit units 300 are located between the light-transmitting structure 200 and the pixel area S1. That is, no structure of the first row scanning drive circuit unit 300 is located between the light-transmitting structure 200 and the pixel area S1. In this case, there is a larger space available for setting the light-transmitting structure 200 in the second direction y, allowing for greater flexibility in the size and arrangement of the light-transmitting structure 200 in the second direction y, thus facilitating the arrangement of the optical module 30. In other examples, such as... Figure 7 As shown, along the second direction y, at least one part of the structure of the first line scanning drive circuit unit 300 adjacent to the light-transmitting structure 200 can be disposed between the light-transmitting structure 200 and the pixel area S1, and part of the structure can be disposed on one side of the light-transmitting structure 200 in the first direction x. That is to say, a part of the structure of the first line scanning drive circuit unit 300 can be disposed between the light-transmitting structure 200 and the pixel area S1, but the complete first line scanning drive circuit unit 300 will not be disposed, that is, the entire first line scanning drive circuit unit 300 will not be disposed.

[0124] For example, along the second direction y, the side of the light-transmitting structure 200 away from the pixel area S1 does not have a first line scan driving circuit unit 300, which helps to reduce the width of the first border area S21. Here, "the side of the light-transmitting structure 200 away from the pixel area S1 does not have a first line scan driving circuit unit 300" means that the side of the light-transmitting structure 200 away from the pixel area S1 does not have a complete first line scan driving circuit unit 300. In some examples, along the second direction y, all structures of the first line scan driving circuit units 300 are not located on the side of the light-transmitting structure 200 away from the pixel area S1. That is, the side of the light-transmitting structure 200 away from the pixel area S1 does not have any structure of the first line scan driving circuit unit 300. In this case, there is more space available for setting the light-transmitting structure 200 in the second direction y, which allows for more flexible size and arrangement of the light-transmitting structure 200 in the second direction y, thereby facilitating the arrangement of the optical module 30. In other examples, along the second direction y, at least one part of the structure of the first line scanning drive circuit unit 300 adjacent to the light-transmitting structure 200 may be located on the side of the light-transmitting structure 200 away from the pixel area S1, and part of the structure may be located on the side of the light-transmitting structure 200 in the first direction x. That is, the side of the light-transmitting structure 200 away from the pixel area S1 may have part of the structure of the first line scanning drive circuit unit 300, but the complete first line scanning drive circuit unit 300 will not be provided, that is, the entire first line scanning drive circuit unit 300 will not be provided.

[0125] For example, the orthographic projection of the light-transmitting area A3 onto the reference surface is located within the orthographic projection of the first border area S21 onto the reference surface, that is, the light-transmitting area A3 is located in the panel border area NA1.

[0126] For example, a light-shielding structure (not shown) is provided on the side of the pixel peripheral area S2 near the cover plate 21. The orthographic projection of the light-transmitting structure 200 on the reference surface does not overlap with the orthographic projection of the light-shielding structure on the reference surface. The orthographic projections of the first line scanning drive circuit unit 300 and the drive chip 600 on the reference surface are both located within the orthographic projection of the light-shielding structure on the reference surface. In this way, the light-shielding structure can block the first line scanning drive circuit unit 300, the drive chip 600 and other structures without affecting the light passing through the light-transmitting structure 200, which is beneficial to improving the appearance of the display screen 20.

[0127] For example, the orthographic projection of the portion of the pixel peripheral area S2, excluding the light-transmitting structure 200, onto the reference plane can all be located within the orthographic projection of the light-shielding structure onto the reference plane.

[0128] For example, no components or traces are arranged at the light-transmitting structure 200. That is, the orthographic projections of the components and traces within the first frame region S21 onto the reference plane do not overlap with the orthographic projection of the light-transmitting structure 200 onto the reference plane. This makes it less likely that the arrangement of components and traces will affect the passage of light through the light-transmitting structure 200, thus facilitating the optical module 30 in acquiring light from outside the display screen 20. For example, the orthographic projection of the light-transmitting structure 200 onto the reference plane does not overlap with the orthographic projection of the first line scanning drive circuit unit 300 onto the reference plane, making it less likely that the first line scanning drive circuit unit 300 will affect the passage of light through the light-transmitting structure 200.

[0129] For example, the light-shielding structure can be ink.

[0130] For example, the light-transmitting structure 200 and the first line scanning drive circuit unit 300 are spaced apart, so that the light-transmitting structure 200 and the first line scanning drive circuit unit 300 are less likely to interfere with each other.

[0131] like Figure 6 As shown, the light-transmitting structure 200 has a first row scanning drive circuit unit 300 on at least one side in the first direction x. The row scanning line 400 includes a main body segment 410, which extends along the second direction y. At this time, the two ends of the main body segment 410 are spaced apart in the second direction y, and the main body segment 410 is electrically connected to the pixel circuit 100 of the corresponding row.

[0132] In some possible implementations, at least one first line scan driving circuit unit 300 adjacent to the light-transmitting structure 200 is an offset unit 300a. The offset unit 300a is a first line scan driving circuit unit 300 that is offset from the main body segment 410 of the corresponding line scan line 400 in the first direction x. In other words, the offset unit 300a is a first line scan driving circuit unit 300 whose position for connecting the corresponding line scan line 400 has shifted relative to the main body segment 410 of the corresponding line scan line 400 along the first direction x. That is, the position of the offset unit 300a for connecting the corresponding line scan line 400 is spaced apart from the main body segment 410 of the corresponding line scan line 400 in the first direction x.

[0133] The row scan line 400 between the offset unit 300a and the pixel circuit 100 of the corresponding row is set as a bent scan line 400A. That is, there is a corresponding bent scan line 400A between the offset unit 300a and the pixel circuit 100 of the corresponding row, and the offset unit 300a and the pixel circuit 100 of the corresponding row are electrically connected through the corresponding bent scan line 400A.

[0134] In addition to the main body segment 410, the bent scan line 400A also includes a fan-out segment 420. That is, the bent scan line 400A includes the main body segment 410 and the fan-out segment 420. The extension direction of the fan-out segment 420 intersects the extension direction of the main body segment 410. At this time, the two ends of the fan-out segment 420 are spaced apart in the first direction x, meaning that the two ends of the fan-out segment 420 have a certain distance between them in the first direction x. One end of the fan-out segment 420 is electrically connected to the corresponding offset unit 300a, and the other end of the fan-out segment 420 is electrically connected to the main body segment 410.

[0135] Thus, at least one first row scan driving circuit unit 300 is an offset unit 300a. The offset unit 300a can be staggered with the main body segment 410 of the corresponding row scan line 400 in the first direction x. That is, by shifting the offset unit 300a relative to the main body segment 410 of the corresponding bent scan line 400A along the first direction x, space is left in the first direction x to facilitate the setting of the light-transmitting structure 200. The two ends of the fan-out segment 420 are spaced apart in the first direction x. The offset unit 300a can be electrically connected to the main body segment 410 through the fan-out segment 420, so that the setting of the light-transmitting structure 200 is relatively easy, while realizing the electrical connection between the offset unit 300a and the pixel circuit 100 of the corresponding row.

[0136] For example, at least a portion of the main body segment 410 is located in the pixel region S1, and at least a portion of the fan-out segment 420 is located in the first border region S21.

[0137] like Figure 6 As shown, in some possible embodiments, a first line scanning drive circuit unit 300 is provided on both sides of the light-transmitting structure 200 along the first direction x. This facilitates the placement of the light-transmitting structure 200 in a relatively central position on the display panel 22, thereby facilitating the arrangement of optical modules 30 such as camera modules and optical sensors in a relatively central position on the display screen 20, enabling their use in this central position. Furthermore, the presence of first line scanning drive circuit units 300 on both sides of the light-transmitting structure 200 along the first direction x allows for more flexible placement of the light-transmitting structure 200 on the display panel 22 while meeting the placement requirements of the first line scanning drive circuit units 300. This also allows for more flexible placement of the light-transmitting area A3, enabling diverse appearances of the display screen 20 and improving its overall aesthetic appeal.

[0138] like Figure 6 In some possible implementations, some of the first line scan driving circuit units 300 may be offset units 300a, and some of the first line scan driving circuit units 300 may be arranged in a row with the main body segment 410 of the corresponding line scan line 400.

[0139] like Figure 6 As shown, in some examples where some of the first line scan driving circuit units 300 can be offset units 300a and some of the first line scan driving circuit units 300 can be arranged in a row with the main body segment 410 of the corresponding line scan line 400, the light-transmitting structure 200 can be provided with first line scan driving circuit units 300 on both sides in the first direction x, and the first line scan driving circuit unit 300 located on one side of the light-transmitting structure 200 in the first direction x can be an offset unit 300a, and the first line scan driving circuit unit 300 located on the other side of the light-transmitting structure 200 in the first direction x can be arranged in a row with the main body segment 410 of the corresponding line scan line 400.

[0140] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of another display panel provided in an embodiment of this application. Figure 8 The viewing angle is the angle from one side of the display panel 22 in the thickness direction to the display panel 22. Figure 8 The scheme and Figure 6 The difference between the two schemes lies in the arrangement of the first row scan drive circuit unit 300. Figure 8 The display panel 22 shown can be used as Figure 5 Another embodiment of the display panel 22 in the display screen 20 shown in the figure.

[0141] like Figure 8 As shown, in some examples, the light-transmitting structure 200 has a first row scanning drive circuit unit 300 on both sides in the first direction x. Along the first direction x, the adjacent first row scanning drive circuit units 300 on both sides of the light-transmitting structure 200 are all offset units 300a, and the adjacent first row scanning drive circuit units 300 on both sides of the light-transmitting structure 200 are electrically connected to the pixel circuit 100 of the corresponding row through a bent scan line 400A including a main body segment 410 and a fan-out segment 420.

[0142] In this way, space can be provided for the light-transmitting structure 200 by shifting the two adjacent first-line scanning drive circuit units 300 to both sides along the first direction x. This allows for a larger space to be provided for the light-transmitting structure 200 while reducing the impact of the shifting of the first-line scanning drive circuit units 300 on the part of the display panel 22 located on one side of the light-transmitting structure 200 in the first direction x.

[0143] In some other examples where some of the first line scan driving circuit units 300 can be offset units 300a, and some of the first line scan driving circuit units 300 can be arranged in a row with the main body segment 410 of the corresponding line scan line 400, the light-transmitting structure 200 can be provided with first line scan driving circuit units 300 on both sides in the first direction x, and the two first line scan driving circuit units 300 adjacent to the light-transmitting structure 200 can be offset units 300a, and the remaining first line scan driving circuit units 300 can be arranged in a row with the main body segment 410 of the corresponding line scan line 400.

[0144] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of another display panel provided in an embodiment of this application. Figure 9 The viewing angle is the angle from one side of the display panel 22 in the thickness direction to the display panel 22. Figure 9 The scheme and Figure 6 The plan and Figure 8 The difference between the two schemes lies in the arrangement of the first row scan drive circuit unit 300. Figure 9 The display panel 22 shown can be used as Figure 5 Another embodiment of the display panel 22 in the display screen 20 shown in the figure.

[0145] like Figure 9 As shown, in some other possible embodiments, each first row scan driving circuit unit 300 is an offset unit 300a, and each first row scan driving circuit unit 300 is electrically connected to the pixel circuit 100 of the corresponding row through a bent scan line 400A including a main body segment 410 and a fan-out segment 420. In this way, it is convenient to leave a larger space in the first direction x to set up the light-transmitting structure 200, while making it less likely for two adjacent first row scan driving circuit units 300 to interfere with each other.

[0146] For example, when the light-transmitting structure 200 is provided with first row scanning drive circuit units 300 on both sides of the first direction x, all the first row scanning drive circuit units 300 located on both sides of the light-transmitting structure 200 in the first direction x can be offset units 300a. The offset units 300a located on the same side of the light-transmitting structure 200 in the first direction x have the same offset direction, and the offset unit 300a located on one side of the light-transmitting structure 200 in the first direction x has the opposite offset direction to the offset unit 300a located on the other side of the light-transmitting structure 200 in the first direction x.

[0147] Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of another display panel provided in an embodiment of this application. Figure 10 The viewing angle is the angle from one side of the display panel 22 in the thickness direction to the display panel 22. Figure 9 The scheme and Figure 6 The plan in Figure 8 The plan and Figure 9 The difference between the two schemes lies in the different arrangements of the first line scanning drive circuit unit 300 and the light-transmitting structure 200.

[0148] like Figure 10 As shown, in some possible implementations, along the first direction x, all the first row scan drive circuit units 300 are located on the same side of the light-transmitting structure 200.

[0149] In some examples where all the first line scan drive circuit units 300 are located on the same side of the light-transmitting structure 200 in the first direction x, each first line scan drive circuit unit 300 can be an offset unit 300a, and all offset units 300a have the same offset direction.

[0150] In some possible implementations, the side of pixel area S1 connecting to the first border area S21 is a straight edge, meaning that the side of pixel area S1 connecting to the first border area S21 does not have a recessed structure that indents into the inner side of pixel area S1. This facilitates continuous display of the side of pixel area S1 connecting to the first border area S21, and the first border area S21 and the light-transmitting structure 200 are less likely to affect the continuous display of the edge of pixel area S1.

[0151] In some possible implementations, the number of columns of pixel circuit 100 is less than the number of rows of pixel circuit 100, that is, M is less than or equal to N. Since the number of channels of driver chip 600 is fixed, in other words, the number of columns of pixel circuit 100 that each driver chip 600 can electrically connect to and drive is fixed. When the number of columns of pixel circuit 100 is less than the number of rows of pixel circuit 100, the number of columns of pixel circuit 100 is smaller, resulting in a smaller number of driver chips 600 that need to be set, thereby helping to reduce costs and the complexity of assembling the display panel 22.

[0152] In some possible implementations, the driver chip 600 is located in the third border region S23, that is, the driver chip 600 is located to the side of the pixel region S1 in the first direction x. The size of the pixel region S1 in the first direction x is greater than or equal to the size of the pixel region S1 in the second direction y, that is, the first direction x is the length direction of the pixel region S1, and the second direction y is the width direction of the pixel region S1. In this way, it is convenient to arrange more rows and fewer columns of pixel circuits 100 in the pixel region S1, thereby reducing the number of driver chips 600 that need to be set, which helps to reduce costs and reduce the complexity of the assembly of the display panel 22. Furthermore, the driving chip 600 is arranged on the side of the pixel area S1 along its length, and the first row scanning driving circuit unit 300 is arranged on the side of the pixel area S1 along its width. This is so that when the display screen 20 is a flexible screen, the driving chip 600 is less likely to interfere with the bending of the long side of the pixel area S1, making it easier to bend the long side of the pixel area S1. By bending the long side of the pixel area S1, it is easier to bend the pixel area S1.

[0153] For example, the length direction of the pixel area S1 is the same as the length direction of the display screen 20, and the width direction of the pixel area S1 is the same as the width direction of the display screen 20.

[0154] In some possible implementations, the impedance between any two pixel circuits 100 located in the same column and their respective electrically connected first row scan drive circuit units 300 can be set to be equal. That is, among the multiple pixel circuits 100 in the same column, the impedance between any two pixel circuits 100 located in any two rows and their respective electrically connected first row scan drive circuit units 300 is equal. This is beneficial for minimizing the difference in luminous intensity between each row of pixel circuits 100.

[0155] In some possible implementations, the second bezel area S22 may also be provided with N second row scan driving circuit units 500 corresponding one-to-one with the N rows of pixel circuits 100. The N second row scan driving circuit units 500 are arranged along the first direction x. The second row scan driving circuit units 500 are electrically connected to the pixel circuits 100 of the corresponding rows. The N second row scan driving circuit units 500 arranged along the first direction x are cascaded sequentially. The second row scan driving circuit units 500 are used to input row scan signals to the pixel circuits 100 of the corresponding rows. The row scan signals input by the first row scan driving circuit unit 300 and the row scan signals input by the second row scan driving circuit unit 500 are different signals. In this way, some row scan driving circuit units of the display panel 22 are located in the first bezel area S21 and some row scan driving circuit units are located in the second bezel area S22. This makes the width of the first bezel area S21 and the second bezel area S22 more uniform, making it less likely that the width of either the first bezel area S21 or the second bezel area S22 will be too large, which is beneficial to the narrow bezel design of the display screen 20.

[0156] In some examples, the structure of the second border region S22 can also be set with reference to the structure of the first border region S21. In this case, a light-transmitting structure can also be set in the second border region S22, so that the light transmission requirement can also be met through the second border region S22. When the second border region S22 is also provided with a light-transmitting structure, the space for setting the light-transmitting structure can be reserved by shifting the second row scanning drive circuit unit 500 along the first direction x.

[0157] In other examples, for instance, when there is no light transmission requirement in the second border area S22, a light-transmitting structure may not be provided in the second border area S22. In this case, the second row scanning drive circuit unit 500 does not need to be shifted, and the main body segment 410 of the row scanning line 400 connected to the pixel circuit 100 of the corresponding row can be arranged in a row.

[0158] Figure 11 This is a partial cross-sectional schematic diagram of an electronic device provided in an embodiment of this application. Figure 11 The cross-section is perpendicular to the first direction x and passes through the light-transmitting structure 200. Figure 11 In the middle, the light-transmitting structure 200 is a perforated structure 210, and the light-transmitting structure 200 transmits light through the perforated structure 210. Figures 6-10 The various display panels 22 shown can be used as... Figure 11 Several different configurations of the display panel 22 in the electronic device are shown.

[0159] like Figure 11As shown, for example, the display screen 20 may have a light-transmitting hole on the side of the display panel 22 away from the cover plate 21. The light-transmitting hole penetrates the support layer 24 and the second adhesive layer 26 along the third direction z and is disposed opposite to the light-transmitting structure 200. Light passing through the light-transmitting structure 200 can be irradiated to the photosensitive surface 31 of the optical module 30 through the light-transmitting hole.

[0160] In some examples, the optical module 30 may be located on the back side of the display screen 20, that is, the optical module 30 may be located inside the device mounting cavity.

[0161] In some examples, the optical module 30 may be partially disposed on the back side of the display screen 20 and partially disposed within the light-transmitting hole. That is, the optical module 30 may be partially disposed within the device mounting cavity and partially disposed within the light-transmitting hole. For example, when the optical module 30 is a camera module, the lens portion of the camera module may be disposed within the light-transmitting hole.

[0162] like Figure 11 As shown, in some possible embodiments, the light-transmitting structure 200 includes a perforated structure 210. This allows light to pass through the light-transmitting structure 200 more easily, resulting in better light transmission and facilitating the optical module 30's acquisition of light from the outside of the display screen 20.

[0163] For example, the light-transmitting structure 200 can be a hole structure 210 that penetrates the display panel 22 along a third direction z. In this case, the light-transmitting structure 200 is a hole structure 210, which makes the light-transmitting structure 200 have a better light transmission effect.

[0164] Figure 12 This is a partial cross-sectional schematic diagram of another electronic device provided in an embodiment of this application. Figure 12 The cross section is perpendicular to the first direction x and passes through the light-transmitting structure 200. Figure 12 The scheme and Figure 11 The difference in the scheme is that the light-transmitting structure 200 is a transparent support structure 220, and the light-transmitting structure 200 transmits light through the transparent support structure 220. Figures 6-10 The various display panels 22 shown can be used as... Figure 12 Several different configurations of the display panel 22 in the electronic device are shown.

[0165] like Figure 12 As shown, in some possible embodiments, the light-transmitting structure 200 includes a transparent support structure 220. In this way, while allowing light to pass through the light-transmitting structure 200, the transparent support structure 220 can support the structural layer of the display screen 20, making the display screen 20 less prone to problems such as collapse at the light-transmitting structure 200.

[0166] For example, the material of the transparent support structure 220 may include polyimide (PI) or the like.

[0167] In some examples, at least a portion of the transparent support structure 220 may be a portion of the transparent structural layer of the display panel 22, that is, at least a portion of the transparent support structure 220 may be formed by the transparent structural layer of the display panel 22.

[0168] In other examples, at least a portion of the transparent support structure 220 may be formed by a transparent material filled into the display panel 22 by a filling method, that is, at least a portion of the transparent support structure 220 is a structure other than the structural layer of the display panel 22.

[0169] In some examples, the two ends of the transparent support structure 220 in the third z direction can extend to the two side surfaces of the display panel 22 in the third z direction. In this case, the light-transmitting structure 200 is the transparent support structure 220.

[0170] Figure 13 This is a partial cross-sectional schematic diagram of another electronic device provided in an embodiment of this application. Figure 13 The cross section is perpendicular to the first direction x and passes through the light-transmitting structure 200. Figure 13 The scheme and Figure 11 The plan in, and Figure 12 The difference in the scheme is that the light-transmitting structure 200 includes a hole structure 210 and a transparent support structure 220, and the light-transmitting structure 200 transmits light through the hole structure 210 and the transparent support structure 220.

[0171] like Figure 13 As shown, in some examples, the light-transmitting structure 200 may include a transparent support structure 220 and a perforation structure 210, which may be arranged along a third direction z. For example, the portion of the light-transmitting structure 200 away from the cover plate 21 may be the transparent support structure 220, and the portion of the light-transmitting structure 200 closer to the cover plate 21 may be the perforation structure 210.

[0172] In some examples, the light-transmitting structure 200 can be surrounded by the first border region S21. That is, the orthographic projection of the light-transmitting structure 200 on the reference surface is located within the orthographic projection of the first border region S21 on the reference surface, and there is a gap between the edge of the orthographic projection of the light-transmitting structure 200 on the reference surface and the edge of the orthographic projection of the first border region S21 on the reference surface. In this case, the edge of the light-transmitting structure 200 away from the pixel region S1 along the second direction y does not extend to the edge of the first border region S21.

[0173] Figure 14 This is a schematic diagram of yet another display panel provided in an embodiment of this application. Figure 15 This is a partial cross-sectional schematic diagram of another electronic device provided in an embodiment of this application. Figure 14 The viewing angle is the angle from one side of the display panel 22 in the thickness direction to the display panel 22. Figure 14 The scheme and Figure 9 The difference between the proposed solution and the one in question lies in the shape of the light-transmitting structure 200. Figure 14 The display panel 22 shown can be used as Figure 15 One embodiment of the display panel 22 in the electronic device shown is, that is, Figure 15 The display panel 22 in the electronic device shown can be Figure 14 The display panel 22 shown in the image. Figure 15 The cross-section in the middle is a cross-section perpendicular to the first direction x and passing through the light-transmitting structure 200. Figure 15 The scheme and Figure 11 The difference between the two schemes lies in the different shape of the light-transmitting structure 200.

[0174] like Figure 14 , Figure 15 As shown, in some other examples, the edge of the light-transmitting structure 200 on the side away from the pixel area S1 can extend to the edge of the first border area S21 on the side away from the pixel area S1 and coincide with the edge of the first border area S21 on the side away from the pixel area S1, so that the light-transmitting structure 200 can have a larger size in the second direction y.

[0175] In some examples where the light-transmitting structure 200 includes a hole structure 210, the hole structure 210 can penetrate the edge of the first border region S21 on the side away from the pixel region S1. That is, the hole structure 210 can be a notch structure located on the edge of the first border region S21 on the side away from the pixel region S1.

[0176] Figure 16 This is a schematic diagram of yet another display screen provided in an embodiment of this application. Figure 16 The display screen 20 shown is a flexible screen. Figure 16 The viewing angle is the angle from the light-emitting side of the display screen 20 to the display screen 20.

[0177] like Figure 16 As shown, in some examples where the electronic device is a foldable device and the display screen 20 is a flexible screen connected to multiple housings 11, the axis of the pivot mechanism 12 is the second direction y, so that the setting of the driving chip 600 is less likely to interfere with the folding of the display screen 20.

[0178] In some examples where the electronic device is a foldable device and the display screen 20 is a flexible screen connected to multiple housings 11, the light-transmitting area A3 is located in the non-bending area A2. That is, the light-transmitting area A3 is located outside the bendable area A1, so that the arrangement of the optical module 30 and the light-transmitting structure 200 does not easily affect the folding of the electronic device and the display screen 20.

[0179] Figures 17-19 This is a schematic diagram showing the connection between three different first-row scanning drive circuit units and the corresponding row pixel circuits provided in the embodiments of this application. Figures 17-19 The viewing angle is the angle from one side of the display panel 22 along its thickness direction towards the display panel 22. Among them, Figure 17 , Figure 18 and Figure 19 The difference between the two schemes is that, Figure 17 The first row scan drive circuit unit 300 shown is a gate drive unit 310. Figure 18 The first row scanning drive circuit unit 300 shown is the light-emitting drive unit 320. Figure 19 The first line scanning drive circuit unit 300 shown includes a gate drive unit 310 and a light emission drive unit 320.

[0180] For example, the first line scan driving circuit unit 300 may include a gate driving unit 310 and a light-emitting driving unit 320 (e.g., Figure 18 At least one of the following (shown in the diagram). For example, in some examples of displays with self-emissive components, such as organic light-emitting diode displays, where the display 20 is an organic light-emitting diode display, the first row scan drive circuit unit 300 may include a light-emitting drive unit 320, the row scan signal including a light-emitting (EM) signal, the light-emitting drive unit 320 being used to input the light-emitting signal to the pixel circuit 100 of the corresponding row, the light-emitting signal being used to control the light-emitting time of the pixel circuit 100. Figure 17 As shown, in some examples, the first row scan driving circuit unit 300 may include a gate driving unit 310 but not a light-emitting driving unit 320. In this case, the first row scan driving circuit unit 300 may be a gate driving unit 310. Figure 18 As shown, in some other examples, the first row scan driving circuit unit 300 may include a light-emitting driving unit 320 but not a gate driving unit 310. In this case, the first row scan driving circuit unit 300 may be a light-emitting driving unit 320. For example... Figure 19 As shown, in some other examples, the first row scan driving circuit unit 300 may include a gate driving unit 310 and a light-emitting driving unit 320.

[0181] For example, the gate driving unit 310 can be integrated on the display panel 22 using gate driver on array (GOA) technology. In other words, the gate driving unit 310 can be a gate driver on array (GOA) unit, in which case the gate driving unit 310 is a circuit integrated on the display panel 22.

[0182] For example, the light-emitting driving unit 320 can be integrated on the display panel 22 using the emitting driver on array (EOA) technology. In other words, the light-emitting driving unit 320 can be an emitting driver on array (EOA) unit, in which case the light-emitting driving unit 320 is a circuit integrated on the display panel 22.

[0183] In the example where the first row scan driving circuit unit 300 includes a gate driving unit 310, the row scan signal includes a gate signal. The gate driving unit 310 is used to input the gate signal to the pixel circuit 100 of the corresponding row. The gate signal is used to control the row selection of the pixel circuit 100, that is, the gate driving unit 310 is used to control the "on" state of the pixel circuit 100 of the corresponding row. When the gate signal controls the pixel circuit 100 to be turned on, that is, when the gate signal controls the pixel circuit 100 to be in the "on" state, data signals are allowed to be written to the pixel circuit 100.

[0184] The pixel circuit 100 includes a gate drive port 110, and the row scan line 400 includes a gate signal line. The gate drive unit 310 of the first row scan drive circuit unit 300 is electrically connected to the gate drive port 110 of the pixel circuit 100 of the corresponding row through the gate signal line of the corresponding row scan line 400. The gate drive port 110 is used to receive the gate signal, and the gate signal line is used to transmit the gate signal.

[0185] The main body segment 410 of the row scan line 400 includes a gate main body segment 410a located on the gate signal line. The gate main body segment 410a extends along the second direction y. At this time, the two ends of the gate main body segment 410a are spaced apart in the second direction y. The gate main body segment 410a is electrically connected to the gate drive port 110 of the pixel circuit 100 of the corresponding row.

[0186] The gate signal line of the bent scan line 400A is the bent gate signal line 400Aa. That is, the bent scan line 400A includes the bent gate signal line 400Aa. The gate driving unit 310 of the offset unit 300a is electrically connected to the gate driving port 110 of the pixel circuit 100 of the corresponding row through the bent gate signal line 400Aa of the corresponding bent scan line 400A.

[0187] The fan-out segment 420 of the bent scan line 400A includes a gate fan-out segment 420a located on the bent gate signal line 400Aa. The extension direction of the gate fan-out segment 420A intersects the extension direction of the gate body segment 410a. At this time, the two ends of the gate fan-out segment 420A are spaced apart in the first direction x, that is, the two ends of the gate fan-out segment 420A have a certain distance between them in the first direction x. One end of the gate fan-out segment 420a is electrically connected to the gate driving unit 310 of the corresponding offset unit 300a, and the other end of the gate fan-out segment 420a is electrically connected to the gate body segment 410a.

[0188] Thus, when the first row scanning drive circuit unit 300 includes a gate drive unit 310, space can be provided in the first direction x for setting the light-transmitting structure 200 by staggering the gate drive unit 310 of the offset unit 300a with the corresponding gate body segment 410a in the first direction x, so as to facilitate the setting of the light-transmitting structure 200. The two ends of the gate fan-out segment 420a are spaced apart in the first direction x, and the gate drive unit 310 of the offset unit 300a can be electrically connected to the gate body segment 410a through the gate fan-out segment 420a, so that while setting the light-transmitting structure 200 is relatively easy, the gate drive unit 310 of the offset unit 300a can be electrically connected to the pixel circuit 100 of the corresponding row.

[0189] In the example where the first row scan driving circuit unit 300 includes a light-emitting driving unit 320, the pixel circuit 100 includes a light-emitting driving port 120, and the row scan line 400 includes a light-emitting signal line. The light-emitting driving unit 320 of the first row scan driving circuit unit 300 and the light-emitting driving port 120 of the pixel circuit 100 of the corresponding row are electrically connected through the light-emitting signal line of the corresponding row scan line 400. The light-emitting driving port 120 is used to receive light-emitting signals, and the light-emitting signal line is used to transmit light-emitting signals.

[0190] The main body segment 410 of the row scan line 400 includes a light-emitting main body segment 410b located on the light-emitting signal line. The light-emitting main body segment 410b extends along the second direction. At this time, the two ends of the light-emitting main body segment 410b are spaced apart in the second direction y. The light-emitting main body segment 410b is electrically connected to the light-emitting drive port 120 of the pixel circuit 100 of the corresponding row.

[0191] The light emission signal line of the bent scan line 400A is the bent light emission signal line 400Ab. That is to say, the bent scan line 400A includes the bent light emission signal line 400Ab. The light emission driving unit 320 of the offset unit 300a and the light emission driving port 120 of the pixel circuit 100 of the corresponding row are electrically connected through the bent light emission signal line 400Ab of the corresponding bent scan line 400A.

[0192] The fan-out segment 420 of the bent scan line 400A includes a light-emitting fan-out segment 420b located on the bent light-emitting signal line 400Ab. The extension direction of the light-emitting fan-out segment 420b intersects the extension direction of the light-emitting main body segment 410b. At this time, the two ends of the light-emitting fan-out segment 420b are spaced apart in the first direction x, that is, the two ends of the light-emitting fan-out segment 420b have a certain distance between them in the first direction x. One end of the light-emitting fan-out segment 420b is electrically connected to the light-emitting driving unit 320 of the corresponding offset unit 300a, and the other end of the light-emitting fan-out segment 420b is electrically connected to the light-emitting main body segment 410b.

[0193] Thus, when the first row scanning drive circuit unit 300 includes a light-emitting drive unit 320, space can be left in the first direction x for setting the light-transmitting structure 200 by misaligning the light-emitting drive unit 320 of the offset unit 300a with the corresponding light-emitting main body segment 410b in the first direction x, so as to facilitate the setting of the light-transmitting structure 200. The two ends of the light-emitting fan-out segment 420b are spaced apart in the first direction x, and the light-emitting drive unit 320 of the offset unit 300a can be electrically connected to the light-emitting main body segment 410b through the light-emitting fan-out segment 420b, so that while setting the light-transmitting structure 200 is relatively easy, the light-emitting drive unit 320 of the offset unit 300a can be electrically connected to the pixel circuit 100 of the corresponding row.

[0194] The devices or elements referred to in the embodiments of this application or implied herein must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as limiting the embodiments of this application. In the description of the embodiments of this application, "a plurality of" means two or more, unless otherwise precisely specified.

[0195] The terms "first," "second," "third," "fourth," etc. (if present) in the specification, claims, and accompanying drawings of this application are used to distinguish similar objects and are not necessarily used to describe a specific order or sequence. It should be understood that such data can be interchanged where appropriate so that embodiments of the present application described herein can be implemented, for example, in orders other than those illustrated or described herein. Furthermore, the terms "comprising" and "having," and any variations thereof, are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion; for example, a process, method, system, product, or apparatus that comprises a series of steps or units is not necessarily limited to those explicitly listed, but may include other steps or units not explicitly listed or inherent to such processes, methods, products, or apparatus.

[0196] The term "multiple" in this article refers to two or more. The term "and / or" in this article is merely a description of the relationship between related objects, indicating that three relationships can exist. For example, A and / or B can represent: A alone, A and B simultaneously, or B alone. Furthermore, the character " / " in this article generally indicates an "or" relationship between the preceding and following related objects; in formulas, the character " / " indicates a "division" relationship between the preceding and following related objects.

[0197] It is understood that the various numerical designations used in the embodiments of this application are merely for descriptive convenience and are not intended to limit the scope of the embodiments of this application.

[0198] It is understood that, in the embodiments of this application, the order of the above-mentioned process numbers does not imply the order of execution. The execution order of each process should be determined by its function and internal logic, and should not constitute any limitation on the implementation process of the embodiments of this application.

Claims

1. A display panel (22), characterized in that, It includes a pixel area (S1) and a first border area (S21); The pixel area (S1) is provided with a plurality of pixel circuits (100) arranged in N rows and M columns, wherein the N rows of pixel circuits (100) are arranged along a first direction and the M columns of pixel circuits (100) are arranged along a second direction, and N and M are both positive integers; The first border region (S21) is located outside the pixel region (S1) and on one side of the pixel region (S1) in the second direction; The first border area (S21) is provided with N first row scanning drive circuit units (300) corresponding one-to-one with the N rows of pixel circuits (100). The N first row scanning drive circuit units (300) are arranged along the first direction, and the first row scanning drive circuit units (300) are electrically connected to the pixel circuits (100) of the corresponding row. The first border area (S21) is also provided with a light-transmitting structure (200), the light-transmitting structure (200) and each of the first line scanning driving circuit units (300) are arranged along the first direction, and the light-transmitting structure (200) is used to allow light to pass through the display panel (22) along the thickness direction of the display panel (22).

2. The display panel (22) according to claim 1, characterized in that, Along the second direction, the first row scanning drive circuit unit (300) is not provided between the light-transmitting structure (200) and the pixel area (S1).

3. The display panel (22) according to claim 1, characterized in that, The orthographic projection of the light-transmitting structure (200) on the reference plane does not overlap with the orthographic projection of the first line scanning drive circuit unit (300) on the reference plane; The reference surface is a surface perpendicular to the thickness direction of the display panel (22).

4. The display panel (22) according to claim 1, characterized in that, The light-transmitting structure (200) has a first row scanning drive circuit unit (300) on at least one side in the first direction, and at least one of the first row scanning drive circuit units (300) adjacent to the light-transmitting structure (200) is an offset unit (300a). The offset unit (300a) and the pixel circuit (100) of the corresponding row are provided with a corresponding bent scan line (400A), and the offset unit (300a) and the pixel circuit (100) of the corresponding row are electrically connected through the corresponding bent scan line (400A). The bent scan line (400A) includes a main body segment (410) and a fan-out segment (420). The main body segment (410) extends along the second direction and is electrically connected to the pixel circuit (100) of the corresponding row. The extension direction of the fan-out segment (420) intersects the extension direction of the main body segment (410). One end of the fan-out segment (420) is electrically connected to the corresponding offset unit (300a), and the other end of the fan-out segment (420) is electrically connected to the main body segment (410).

5. The display panel (22) according to claim 4, characterized in that, Along the first direction, the first line scanning drive circuit unit (300) is provided on both sides of the light-transmitting structure (200).

6. The display panel (22) according to claim 5, characterized in that, Along the first direction, the first row scanning drive circuit units (300) adjacent to each other on both sides of the light-transmitting structure (200) are the offset units (300a).

7. The display panel (22) according to claim 4, characterized in that, Each of the first row scan drive circuit units (300) is the offset unit (300a).

8. The display panel (22) according to claim 4, characterized in that, The first row scanning drive circuit unit (300) includes a gate drive unit (310), the pixel circuit (100) includes a gate drive port (110), and the bent scan line (400A) includes a bent gate signal line (400Aa). The gate driving unit (310) of the offset unit (300a) and the gate driving port (110) of the pixel circuit (100) of the corresponding row are electrically connected through the bent gate signal line (400Aa) of the corresponding bent scan line (400A). The main body segment (410) includes a gate main body segment (410) located on the bent gate signal line (400Aa), and the fan-out segment (420) includes a gate fan-out segment (420) located on the bent gate signal line (400Aa). The gate main body segment (410) extends along the second direction and is electrically connected to the gate driving port (110) of the pixel circuit (100) in the corresponding row. The extension direction of the gate fan-out segment (420) intersects the extension direction of the gate main body segment (410). One end of the gate fan-out segment (420) is electrically connected to the gate driving unit (310) of the corresponding offset unit (300a), and the other end of the gate fan-out segment (420) is electrically connected to the gate main body segment (410).

9. The display panel (22) according to claim 4, characterized in that, The first row scanning drive circuit unit (300) includes a light emission drive unit (320), the pixel circuit (100) includes a light emission drive port (120), and the bent scan line (400A) includes a bent light emission signal line (400Ab). The light-emitting driving unit (320) of the offset unit (300a) and the light-emitting driving port (120) of the pixel circuit (100) of the corresponding row are electrically connected through the bent light-emitting signal line (400Ab) of the corresponding bent scan line (400A). The main body segment (410) includes a light-emitting main body segment (410) located on the bent light-emitting signal line (400Ab), and the fan-out segment (420) includes a light-emitting fan-out segment (420) located on the bent light-emitting signal line (400Ab). The light-emitting main body segment (410) extends along the second direction. The light-emitting main body segment (410) is electrically connected to the light-emitting driving port (120) of the pixel circuit (100) in the corresponding row. The extension direction of the light-emitting fan-out segment (420) intersects with the extension direction of the light-emitting main body segment (410). One end of the light-emitting fan-out segment (420) is electrically connected to the light-emitting driving unit (320) of the corresponding offset unit (300a), and the other end of the light-emitting fan-out segment (420) is electrically connected to the light-emitting main body segment (410).

10. The display panel (22) according to any one of claims 1-9, characterized in that, The impedance between any two pixel circuits (100) located in the same column and their respective electrically connected first row scan drive circuit units (300) is equal.

11. The display panel (22) according to any one of claims 1-9, characterized in that, It also includes a second border area (S22); The second border region (S22) is located outside the pixel region (S1), and the second border region (S22) and the first border region (S21) are located on both sides of the pixel region (S1) in the second direction, respectively. The second border area (S22) is provided with N second row scanning drive circuit units (500) corresponding one-to-one with the N rows of pixel circuits (100). The N second row scanning drive circuit units (500) are arranged along the first direction, and the second row scanning drive circuit units (500) are electrically connected to the pixel circuits (100) of the corresponding row.

12. The display panel (22) according to any one of claims 1-9, characterized in that, It also includes the third border area (S23); The third border region (S23) is located outside the pixel region (S1) and on one side of the pixel region (S1) in the first direction. The third border region (S23) is provided with a driving chip (600), and the driving chip (600) is electrically connected to at least one column of the pixel circuits (100). Where M is less than or equal to N.

13. The display panel (22) according to any one of claims 1-9, characterized in that, It also includes the third border area (S23); The third border region (S23) is located outside the pixel region (S1) and on one side of the pixel region (S1) in the first direction. The third border region (S23) is provided with a driving chip (600), and the driving chip (600) is electrically connected to at least one column of the pixel circuits (100). Wherein, the size of the pixel region (S1) in the first direction is greater than or equal to the size of the pixel region (S1) in the second direction.

14. The display panel (22) according to any one of claims 1-9, characterized in that, The side of the pixel area (S1) connected to the first border area (S21) is a straight edge.

15. The display panel (22) according to any one of claims 1-9, characterized in that, The light-transmitting structure (200) includes a perforated structure (210).

16. The display panel (22) according to any one of claims 1-9, characterized in that, The light-transmitting structure (200) includes a transparent support structure (220).

17. A display screen (20), characterized in that, It includes a cover plate (21) and a display panel (22) as described in any one of claims 1-16, wherein the cover plate (21) is disposed on the light-emitting side of the display panel (22).

18. An electronic device, characterized in that, Includes an optical module (30) and a display screen (20) as described in claim 17; The optical module (30) includes a photosensitive surface (31); In the thickness direction of the display panel (22) of the display screen (20), the photosensitive surface (31) is opposite to the light-transmitting structure (200) of the display panel (22).

19. The electronic device according to claim 18, characterized in that, The optical module (30) is a camera module or an optical sensor.

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