Functional panel, display device, input / output device, information processing device

By using the optical amplification area and driving circuit design with gallium nitride luminescent material in the functional panel, the problem of insufficient convenience, practicality and reliability of the functional panel in the prior art is solved, and efficient optical amplification and driving control are achieved.

JP7676131B2Active Publication Date: 2025-05-14SEMICON ENERGY LAB CO LTD
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Application Number
JP2020191339
Authority / Receiving Office
JP · JP
Patent Type
Patents
Current Assignee / Owner
Priority Date
2019-11-21
Filing Date
2020-11-18
Publication Date
2025-05-14
Estimated Expiration
2040-11-18

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Technical Problem

The prior art is difficult to provide a functional panel that is both efficient and reliable, especially in applications of display devices and input/output devices, where convenience, practicality and reliability are deficient.

Method used

A functional panel design is adopted that has a light amplification region, a first functional layer and a second functional layer, wherein the light amplification region includes a first element, the first element consists of a first electrode, a second electrode and a layer containing a luminescent material, and the luminescent material layer is composed of a gallium nitride material. The first functional layer includes a transmissive film having a first opening and a second opening, and the second functional layer includes a driving circuit, which partially overlaps the optical amplification region and is connected to the first and second electrodes through the first and second openings.

Benefits of technology

It realizes efficient driving of the functional panel and effective control of the optical amplification area, improves the convenience, practicality and reliability of the panel, making it suitable for the applications of display devices and input/output devices.

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Abstract

To provide a novel function panel with excellent convenience and reliability.SOLUTION: A function panel includes a region emitting light, a first function layer, and a second function layer. The region emitting light includes a first element. The first element includes a first electrode, a second electrode, and a layer containing a light-emitting material. The layer containing the light-emitting material includes a region held between the first electrode and the second electrode. The layer containing the light-emitting material includes gallium nitride. The first function layer includes a region held between the region emitting light and the second function layer. The first function layer includes a first insulating film. The first insulating film includes a first opening and a second opening outside a portion overlapping with the region emitting light. The second function layer includes a driving circuit. The driving circuit includes a portion overlapping with the region emitting light. The driving circuit includes a first transistor and a second transistor. The first transistor is electrically connected to the first electrode through the first opening. The second transistor is electrically connected to the second electrode through the second opening.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 4
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Description

[Technical field]

[0001] One embodiment of the present invention relates to a functional panel, a display device, an input / output device, a data processor, or a semiconductor device.

[0002] Note that one embodiment of the present invention is not limited to the above technical field. The technical field of one embodiment of the invention disclosed in this specification relates to an object, a method, or a manufacturing method. Alternatively, one embodiment of the present invention relates to a process, a machine, a manufacture, or a composition of matter. Therefore, more specifically, examples of the technical field of one embodiment of the present invention disclosed in this specification include a semiconductor device, a display device, a light-emitting device, a power storage device, a memory device, a driving method thereof, or a manufacturing method thereof. [Background technology]

[0003] A display in which the chromaticity change of the micro light-emitting diode with respect to the current density is small is known (Patent Document 1). Specifically, each of the multiple pixels has a display element and a microcontroller. The microcontroller has a first transistor, a triangular wave generating circuit, a comparator, a switch, and a constant current circuit. The first transistor has a function of holding a potential corresponding to data written to the pixel by turning it off. The triangular wave generating circuit has a function of generating a triangular wave signal. The comparator has a function of generating an output signal corresponding to the held potential and the triangular wave signal. The switch is a display having a function of controlling whether or not the current flowing through the constant current circuit is passed to the display element according to the output signal. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0004] [Patent Document 1] International Publication No. WO2019 / 130138 Brochure Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0005] An object of one embodiment of the present invention is to provide a novel functional panel with excellent convenience, usefulness, or reliability. Another object is to provide a novel display device with excellent convenience, usefulness, or reliability. Another object is to provide a novel input / output device with excellent convenience, usefulness, or reliability. Another object is to provide a novel information processing device with excellent convenience, usefulness, or reliability. Another object is to provide a novel functional panel, a new display device, a new input / output device, a new information processing device, or a new semiconductor device.

[0006] Note that the description of these problems does not preclude the existence of other problems. Note that one embodiment of the present invention does not necessarily solve all of these problems. Note that problems other than these will become apparent from the description of the specification, drawings, claims, etc., and it is possible to extract problems other than these from the description of the specification, drawings, claims, etc. [Means for solving the problem]

[0007] (1) One aspect of the present invention is a functional panel having a light-emitting region, a first functional layer, and a second functional layer.

[0008] The light emitting region includes a first element, the first element includes a first electrode, a second electrode, and a layer including a light emitting material, and the layer including a light emitting material includes a region sandwiched between the first electrode and the second electrode, and the layer including a light emitting material includes gallium nitride.

[0009] The first functional layer includes a region that emits light and a region that is sandwiched between the second functional layer, and the first functional layer includes a first insulating film. The first insulating film includes a first opening and a second opening outside a portion that overlaps with the light emitting region.

[0010] The second functional layer includes a driving circuit, the driving circuit having a portion overlapping with the light-emitting region, and the driving circuit includes a first transistor and a second transistor, the first transistor being electrically connected to the first electrode through the first opening, and the second transistor being electrically connected to the second electrode through the second opening.

[0011] (2) Another embodiment of the present invention is a display panel having a set of pixels and a first functional layer.

[0012] The set of pixels comprises a first pixel and a second pixel, the first pixel comprising a first element and the second pixel comprising a second element.

[0013] The first functional layer includes a first insulating film and a second insulating film, the first insulating film includes a region for sandwiching the first element between the first insulating film and the second insulating film, the first insulating film includes a region for sandwiching the second element between the first insulating film and the second insulating film, and the second insulating film has a function of isolating the second element from the first element.

[0014] The first element has a function of emitting light, and the first element includes a first electrode, a second electrode, and a layer including a light-emitting material. The layer including the light-emitting material includes a region sandwiched between the first electrode and the second electrode, and the layer including the light-emitting material includes gallium nitride.

[0015] (3) According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided the functional panel described above, further comprising a second functional layer, wherein the first insulating film has a first opening and a second opening.

[0016] The second functional layer includes a third insulating film, a first driving circuit, and a second driving circuit, the third insulating film being in contact with the first insulating film, and the third insulating film including a third opening and a fourth opening.

[0017] The first driving circuit includes a first transistor, the first transistor being electrically connected to the first electrode through the first opening and the third opening, and the second driving circuit includes a second transistor, the second transistor being electrically connected to the second electrode through the second opening and the fourth opening.

[0018] This allows the first pixel to be driven using the first drive circuit and the second drive circuit. Alternatively, the first element can be passively driven without providing a pixel circuit in the first pixel. Alternatively, the influence of the operation of the first element on the operation of the second element can be suppressed. Alternatively, the second element can be arranged close to the first element. Alternatively, the ratio of the area of ​​the first element to the area of ​​the first pixel and the ratio of the area of ​​the second element to the area of ​​the second pixel can be increased. As a result, a novel functional panel with excellent convenience, usefulness, or reliability can be provided.

[0019] (4) Moreover, one aspect of the present invention is the functional panel described above, wherein the first insulating film includes a fourth insulating film, and the fourth insulating film contains silicon and oxygen.

[0020] The second insulating film includes a fifth insulating film and a sixth insulating film, the fifth insulating film contains silicon and oxygen, and the fifth insulating film includes a region that bonds with the fourth insulating film.

[0021] The sixth insulating film includes silicon and nitrogen, and the sixth insulating film has a region sandwiched between the fifth insulating film and the first transistor. The first transistor includes single crystal silicon.

[0022] This makes it possible to suppress the diffusion of impurities into the first transistor, which may cause operational problems. Alternatively, for example, the first driving circuit can be arranged so as to overlap the first pixel. Alternatively, the outer shape of the functional panel can be reduced in size. As a result, it is possible to provide a novel functional panel that is highly convenient, useful, and reliable.

[0023] (5) Another aspect of the present invention is the functional panel described above, wherein the first pixel includes a color conversion layer, the color conversion layer having a function of converting the color of light emitted by the first element into a different color.

[0024] Furthermore, the second pixel displays the color of the light emitted by the second element, and the second element emits light of the same color as the light emitted by the first element.

[0025] This allows the second element to be formed in the same process as the first element. Alternatively, the first pixel can be used to display a color different from that of the second pixel. As a result, a novel functional panel with excellent convenience, usefulness, and reliability can be provided.

[0026] (6) Another aspect of the present invention is the above-mentioned functional panel having an area.

[0027] The region includes a group of a set of pixels, another group of a set of pixels, a first conductive film, and a second conductive film.

[0028] The group of pixels is arranged in the row direction, includes the above-mentioned set of pixels, and is electrically connected to the first conductive film.

[0029] Another set of pixels is arranged in a column direction intersecting the row direction, the other set of pixels includes the above-mentioned set of pixels, and the other set of pixels is electrically connected to a second conductive film.

[0030] This makes it possible to supply image information to a plurality of pixels, thereby providing a novel functional panel that is highly convenient, useful, and reliable.

[0031] (7) Another aspect of the present invention is a display device having a control unit and the above-described functional panel.

[0032] The control unit is supplied with image information and control information, the control unit generates information based on the image information, the control unit generates a control signal based on the control information, and the control unit supplies the information and the control signal.

[0033] The functional panel is supplied with information and control signals, and the set of pixels displays based on the information.

[0034] This makes it possible to display image information using a functional panel, thereby providing a novel display device that is highly convenient, useful, and reliable.

[0035] (8) Another embodiment of the present invention is an input / output device including an input unit and a display unit. Note that the display unit includes the above-described functional panel.

[0036] The input section has a sensing area, the input section detects an object proximate to the sensing area, and the sensing area has an area overlapping the set of pixels.

[0037] This makes it possible to detect an object that is close to an area overlapping with the display unit while displaying image information using the display unit. Alternatively, position information can be input using a finger or the like that is brought close to the display unit as a pointer. Alternatively, position information can be associated with image information displayed on the display unit. As a result, it is possible to provide a novel input / output device that is highly convenient, useful, and reliable.

[0038] (9) Another embodiment of the present invention is a data processing device including an arithmetic device and an input / output device.

[0039] The computing device is supplied with input information or sensing information, the computing device generates control information and image information based on the input information or sensing information, and the computing device provides the control information and image information.

[0040] The input / output device provides input information and sensing information, the input / output device is provided with control information and image information, and the input / output device includes a display unit, an input unit, and a sensing unit.

[0041] The display unit includes the above-mentioned functional panel, and displays image information based on the control information, the input unit generates input information, and the detection unit generates detection information.

[0042] This makes it possible to generate control information based on input information or detection information. Alternatively, it is possible to display image information based on input information or detection information. As a result, it is possible to provide a novel information processing device that is highly convenient, useful, and reliable.

[0043] (10) Another aspect of the present invention is an information processing device including one or more of a keyboard, a hardware button, a pointing device, a touch sensor, an illuminance sensor, an imaging device, a voice input device, an eye gaze input device, and a posture detection device, and the above-mentioned functional panel.

[0044] This allows the arithmetic unit to generate image information or control information based on information supplied using various input devices, thereby providing a novel information processing device that is highly convenient, useful, and reliable.

[0045] In the drawings accompanying this specification, components are classified by function and shown in block diagrams as independent blocks; however, in actuality, it is difficult to completely separate components by function, and one component may be involved in multiple functions.

[0046] In this specification, the names of the source and drain of a transistor are interchanged depending on the polarity of the transistor and the level of the potential applied to each terminal. In general, in an n-channel transistor, a terminal to which a low potential is applied is called a source, and a terminal to which a high potential is applied is called a drain. In addition, in a p-channel transistor, a terminal to which a low potential is applied is called a drain, and a terminal to which a high potential is applied is called a source. In this specification, for convenience, the connection relationship of a transistor may be described assuming that the source and drain are fixed, but in reality, the names of the source and drain are interchanged according to the above-mentioned potential relationship.

[0047] In this specification, the source of a transistor means a source region that is a part of a semiconductor film that functions as an active layer, or a source electrode connected to the semiconductor film. Similarly, the drain of a transistor means a drain region that is a part of the semiconductor film, or a drain electrode connected to the semiconductor film. Furthermore, the gate means a gate electrode.

[0048] In this specification, a state in which transistors are connected in series means, for example, a state in which only one of the source or drain of a first transistor is connected to only one of the source or drain of a second transistor, and a state in which transistors are connected in parallel means a state in which one of the source or drain of a first transistor is connected to one of the source or drain of a second transistor, and the other of the source or drain of the first transistor is connected to the other of the source or drain of the second transistor.

[0049] In this specification, the term "connection" refers to an electrical connection, and corresponds to a state in which a current, voltage, or potential can be supplied or transmitted. Therefore, the state of being connected does not necessarily refer to a state of being directly connected, but also includes a state of being indirectly connected via a circuit element such as a wiring, resistor, diode, or transistor so that a current, voltage, or potential can be supplied or transmitted.

[0050] In this specification, even if components that are independent on a circuit diagram are connected to each other, in reality, one conductive film may have the functions of multiple components, for example, when part of a wiring functions as an electrode. In this specification, the term "connection" also includes such cases in which one conductive film has the functions of multiple components.

[0051] In this specification, one of a first electrode and a second electrode of a transistor refers to a source electrode, and the other refers to a drain electrode. Effect of the Invention

[0052] According to one embodiment of the present invention, a novel functional panel with excellent convenience, usefulness, or reliability can be provided. Or, a novel display device with excellent convenience, usefulness, or reliability can be provided. Or, a novel input / output device with excellent convenience, usefulness, or reliability can be provided. Or, a novel information processing device with excellent convenience, usefulness, or reliability can be provided. Or, a novel functional panel, a novel display device, a novel input / output device, a novel information processing device, or a novel semiconductor device can be provided.

[0053] Note that the description of these effects does not preclude the existence of other effects. Note that one embodiment of the present invention does not necessarily have all of these effects. Note that effects other than these will become apparent from the description in the specification, drawings, claims, etc., and it is possible to extract effects other than these from the description in the specification, drawings, claims, etc. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0054] [Figure 1] 1A to 1C are diagrams illustrating a configuration of a functional panel according to an embodiment. [Diagram 2] 2(A) and (B) are diagrams illustrating the configuration of a functional panel according to an embodiment. [Diagram 3]FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view illustrating a configuration of a functional panel according to the embodiment. [Figure 4] 4(A) and (B) are cross-sectional views illustrating the configuration of a functional panel according to the embodiment. [Diagram 5] 5A to 5C are cross-sectional views illustrating the configuration of a functional panel according to an embodiment. [Figure 6] FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating a configuration of a functional panel according to an embodiment. [Figure 7] 7A to 7D are diagrams illustrating a structure of a display device according to an embodiment. [Figure 8] FIG. 8 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of an input / output device according to an embodiment. [Figure 9] 9A to 9C are block diagrams and projection diagrams illustrating the configuration of an information processing device according to an embodiment. [Figure 10] 10A to 10E are diagrams illustrating the configuration of an information processing device according to an embodiment. [Figure 11] 11A to 11E are diagrams illustrating the configuration of an information processing device according to an embodiment. [Figure 12] 12A and 12B are diagrams illustrating the configuration of an information processing device according to an embodiment. [Figure 13] 13A and 13B are diagrams showing configuration examples of electronic devices. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0055] A functional panel according to one embodiment of the present invention has a light-emitting region, a first functional layer, and a second functional layer. The light-emitting region includes a first element, the first element includes a first electrode, a second electrode, and a layer including a light-emitting material, the layer including the light-emitting material includes a region sandwiched between the first electrode and the second electrode, the layer including the light-emitting material includes gallium nitride, the first functional layer includes a region sandwiched between the light-emitting region and the second functional layer, the first functional layer includes a first insulating film, the first insulating film includes a first opening and a second opening outside a portion overlapping with the light-emitting region, the second functional layer includes a driving circuit, the driving circuit includes a portion overlapping with the light-emitting region, the driving circuit includes a first transistor and a second transistor, the first transistor is electrically connected to the first electrode through the first opening, and the second transistor is electrically connected to the second electrode through the second opening.

[0056] This allows the first element to be passively driven without providing a pixel circuit in the pixel. Alternatively, the influence of the operation of the first element on the operation of the adjacent second element can be suppressed. Alternatively, the second element can be arranged close to the first element. Alternatively, the ratio of the area of ​​the first element to the area of ​​the first pixel and the ratio of the area of ​​the second element to the area of ​​the second pixel can be increased. As a result, a novel functional panel with excellent convenience, usefulness, and reliability can be provided.

[0057] The embodiments will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. However, the present invention is not limited to the following description, and it is easily understood by those skilled in the art that the form and details of the present invention can be modified in various ways without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. Therefore, the present invention is not interpreted as being limited to the description of the embodiments shown below. In the configuration of the invention described below, the same reference numerals are used in common between different drawings for the same parts or parts having similar functions, and repeated explanations are omitted.

[0058] (Embodiment 1) In this embodiment, a structure of a functional panel according to one embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS.

[0059] Fig. 1(A) is a top view illustrating a structure of a functional panel according to one embodiment of the present invention, Fig. 1(B) is a diagram illustrating a part of Fig. 1(A), and Fig. 1(C) is a diagram illustrating a part of Fig. 1(B).

[0060] Fig. 2A is a top view illustrating a configuration of a functional panel according to one embodiment of the present invention, and is a diagram illustrating a part of Fig. 1A. Fig. 2B is a cross-sectional view taken along the line X11-X12 in Fig. 2A.

[0061] FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view illustrating a configuration of a functional panel according to one embodiment of the present invention, taken along the cutting lines X1-X2, X3-X4, and X5-X6 in FIG. 1(A) and a pair of pixels 703(i,j).

[0062] Fig. 4A is a diagram illustrating a configuration of a functional panel according to one embodiment of the present invention, and is a cross-sectional view taken along line X7-X8 in Fig. 2A. Fig. 4B is a cross-sectional view illustrating a part of Fig. 4A.

[0063] Fig. 5(A) is a diagram illustrating the configuration of a functional panel according to one embodiment of the present invention, and is a cross-sectional view taken along line X3-X4 in Fig. 3, and Fig. 5(B) is a cross-sectional view taken along line X5-X6 in Fig. 3. Fig. 5(C) is a cross-sectional view illustrating a part of Fig. 5(A).

[0064] In this specification, variables whose values ​​are integers of 1 or more may be used in codes. For example, (p) including a variable p whose value is an integer of 1 or more may be used as part of a code that specifies any one of up to p components. Also, for example, (m, n) including variables m and n whose values ​​are integers of 1 or more may be used as part of a code that specifies any one of up to m×n components.

[0065] <Example of the configuration of the function panel 700> Functional panel 700 described in this embodiment has a set of pixels 703(i,j) (see Figures 1(A), 1(B), and 2(A)). Functional panel 700 also has functional layers 520 and 120 (see Figure 3). Functional panel 700 also has a set of pixels 703(i+1,j).

[0066] Example of the configuration of a pair of pixels 703(i,j) A set of pixels 703(i,j) includes pixel 702G(i,j), pixel 702B(i,j) and pixel 702R(i,j) (see FIG. 2A). Additionally, a set of pixels 703(i+1,j) includes element 550G(i+1,j).

[0067] The pixel 702G(i,j) includes an element 550G(i,j), and the pixel 702B(i,j) includes an element 550B(i,j). The pixel 702R(i,j) includes an element 550R(i,j). For example, the pixel 702G(i,j) has a function of displaying green, the pixel 702B(i,j) has a function of displaying blue, and the pixel 702R(i,j) has a function of displaying red. Note that a pixel circuit may be provided in the pixel 702G(i,j) to actively drive the element 550G(i,j). For example, a transistor may be formed in the functional layer 520 and used in the pixel circuit. Alternatively, the transistor may be electrically connected to the element 550G(i,j).

[0068] Example of configuration of functional layer 520 The functional layer 520 includes an insulating film 521 and an insulating film 573 (see FIGS. 3 and 4A).

[0069] Insulating film 521 has a region where element 550G(i,j) is sandwiched between itself and insulating film 573, and insulating film 521 has a region where element 550B(i,j) is sandwiched between itself and insulating film 573. In addition, insulating film 521 has opening 591X(i) and opening 591Y2(j) (see FIGS. 5(A) and 5(B)).

[0070] The insulating film 573 has a function of isolating the element 550B(i,j) from the element 550G(i,j) (see FIG. 4A).

[0071] 《Example of the configuration of element 550G(i,j)》 Element 550G(i,j) has a function of emitting light, and includes electrode 551(i), electrode 552(j), and layer 553 including a light-emitting material.

[0072] Layer 553 including a light emitting material comprises a region sandwiched between electrode 551(i) and electrode 552(j), and layer 553 including a light emitting material includes gallium nitride.

[0073] For example, a mini LED can be used for element 550G(i,j). Specifically, the area of ​​the light emitting region can be 1 mm 2 Less than 50,000 μm, preferably 2 Less than or equal to 30,000 μm, more preferably 30,000 μm 2 Less than 10000 μm, more preferably 10000 μm 2 Below, 200μm 2 The above mini LEDs can be used for element 550G(i,j).

[0074] Alternatively, a micro LED can be used for the element 550G(i,j). Specifically, the area of ​​the light emitting region is 200 μm 2 Less than 60 μm, preferably 2 Less than or equal to 15 μm, more preferably 2 Less than 5 μm, more preferably 2 Below, 3μm 2 The above micro LED can be used for element 550G(i,j).

[0075] [Configuration example 1 of the layer 553 containing a light-emitting material] The element 550G(i,j) includes, for example, a P-type cladding layer 553P, an N-type cladding layer 553N, and a light-emitting layer 553EM. The light-emitting layer 553EM includes a region sandwiched between the P-type cladding layer 553P and the N-type cladding layer 553N. This allows carriers to recombine in the light-emitting layer 553EM. As a result, light emission due to the recombination of carriers can be obtained.

[0076] For example, a laminate material laminated so as to emit blue light, a laminate material laminated so as to emit green light, or a laminate material laminated so as to emit red light can be used for the pixel. Specifically, a gallium phosphide compound, a gallium arsenide compound, a gallium aluminum arsenide compound, an aluminum gallium indium phosphide compound, an indium gallium nitride compound, etc. can be used for the pixel.

[0077] In particular, an element that emits blue light can be used for element 550G(i,j) and element 550B(i,j), which allows element 550G(i,j) and element 550B(i,j) to be formed in the same process.

[0078] Also, an element that emits ultraviolet light can be used for element 550G(i,j) and element 550B(i,j). Note that a color conversion layer can be disposed so as to overlap element 550B(i,j) to convert the ultraviolet light into blue light.

[0079] Example of the configuration of the functional layer 120 The functional layer 120 includes an insulating film 118, a driving circuit DX, and a driving circuit DY (see FIG. 3). The functional layer 120 also includes an insulating film .

[0080] The insulating film 118 is in contact with the insulating film 521, and the insulating film 118 has an opening 191X(i) and an opening 191Y2(j) (see FIGS. 4(A), 5(A), and 5(B)).

[0081] The driving circuit DX includes a transistor MDX(i), which is electrically connected to the electrode 551(i) via the opening 591X(i) and the opening 191X(i) (see FIG. 5(A)). The driving circuit DX has a function of selecting one of a plurality of electrodes and supplying a predetermined voltage to it. For example, the driving circuit DX selects the electrode 551(i) and supplies a voltage higher than that to the electrode 552(j).

[0082] For example, contact 119X(i) is electrically connected to contact 519X(i), which is electrically connected to electrode 551(i). In addition, contact 119Y2(j) is electrically connected to contact 519Y2(j), which is electrically connected to electrode 552(j) via N-type cladding layer 553N.

[0083] For example, a metal may be used for contacts 119X(i), 519X(i), 119Y2(j), and 519Y2(j). Specifically, copper or gold may be used.

[0084] The driving circuit DY includes a transistor MDY(j), which is electrically connected to the electrode 552(j) via the opening 591Y2(i) and the opening 191Y2(j) (see FIG. 5(B)). The driving circuit DY has a function of selecting one of the multiple electrodes and supplying a predetermined voltage to it. For example, the driving circuit DY selects the electrode 552(j) and supplies a voltage lower than that to the electrode 551(i).

[0085] This allows the pixel 702G(i,j) to be driven using the drive circuit DX and the drive circuit DY. Alternatively, the element 550G(i,j) can be passively driven without providing a pixel circuit in the pixel 702G(i,j). Alternatively, the influence of the operation of the element 550G(i,j) on the operation of the element 550B(i,j) can be suppressed. Alternatively, the element 550B(i,j) can be arranged closer to the element 550G(i,j). Alternatively, the ratio of the area of ​​the element 550G(i,j) to the area of ​​the pixel 702G(i,j) can be increased. Alternatively, the ratio of the area of ​​the element 550B(i,j) to the area of ​​the pixel 702B(i,j) can be increased. As a result, a novel functional panel with excellent convenience, usefulness, or reliability can be provided.

[0086] <Example of insulating film configuration> The insulating film 521 includes an insulating film 521A and an insulating film 521B, and the insulating film 521A contains silicon and oxygen (see FIGS. 5A and 5B).

[0087] The insulating film 118 includes an insulating film 118A and an insulating film 118B. Moreover, the insulating film 116 includes an insulating film 116A and an insulating film 116B.

[0088] The insulating film 118B contains silicon and oxygen, and has a region that bonds with the insulating film 521A. This allows the insulating film 118B and the insulating film 521A to be bonded together, for example, by using a surface activated bonding method. Alternatively, the functional layer 520 and the functional layer 120 can be bonded together.

[0089] The insulating film 118A contains silicon and nitrogen, and has a region sandwiched between the insulating film 118B and the transistor MDX(i) (see FIG. 5(A)).

[0090] <<Example of transistor configuration>> The transistor MDX(i) includes single crystal silicon. In addition, in the process of forming the transistor MDX(i), the transistor MDY(j) and the transistor MD can be formed (see FIGS. 4(B) and 5(B)). For example, a single crystal silicon substrate can be used as the base material 110S to form a transistor on the base material 110S. This allows the transistor MD to be used in a drive circuit or the like (see FIG. 4(A)).

[0091] The transistor MDX(i) includes a semiconductor film 108, a conductive film 104, a conductive film 112A, and a conductive film 112B (see FIG. 5C).

[0092] The semiconductor film 108 includes a region 108A electrically connected to the conductive film 112A and a region 108B electrically connected to the conductive film 112B. The semiconductor film 108 includes a region 108C between the region 108A and the region 108B.

[0093] The conductive film 104 has a region overlapping with the region 108C, and has a function of a gate electrode.

[0094] The insulating film 106 has a region sandwiched between the semiconductor film 108 and the conductive film 104. The insulating film 106 functions as a gate insulating film.

[0095] The conductive film 112A has either a function of a source electrode or a function of a drain electrode, and the conductive film 112B has the other function of a source electrode or a function of a drain electrode.

[0096] This makes it possible to suppress the diffusion of impurities that cause operational problems into the transistor MDX(i). Alternatively, for example, the driver circuit DX can be arranged so as to overlap the pixel 702G(i,j). Alternatively, the external dimensions of the functional panel can be reduced. As a result, it is possible to provide a novel functional panel that is highly convenient, useful, and reliable.

[0097] Configuration Example 1 of Semiconductor Film 108 For example, a semiconductor containing a Group 14 element can be used for the semiconductor film 108. Specifically, a semiconductor containing silicon can be used for the semiconductor film 108.

[0098] [Hydrogenated amorphous silicon] For example, hydrogenated amorphous silicon can be used for the semiconductor film 108. Alternatively, microcrystalline silicon or the like can be used for the semiconductor film 108. This makes it possible to provide a functional panel with less display unevenness than, for example, a functional panel using polysilicon for the semiconductor film 108. Alternatively, it is easy to increase the size of the functional panel.

[0099] [Polysilicon] For example, polysilicon can be used for the semiconductor film 108. This allows the field effect mobility of the transistor to be higher than that of a transistor using hydrogenated amorphous silicon for the semiconductor film 108. Alternatively, for example, the driving capability can be improved than that of a transistor using hydrogenated amorphous silicon for the semiconductor film 108. Alternatively, for example, the aperture ratio of a pixel can be improved than that of a transistor using hydrogenated amorphous silicon for the semiconductor film 108.

[0100] Alternatively, for example, the reliability of the transistor can be improved as compared to a transistor in which hydrogenated amorphous silicon is used for the semiconductor film 108 .

[0101] Alternatively, the temperature required to manufacture the transistor can be made lower than that of a transistor using single crystal silicon, for example.

[0102] Alternatively, a semiconductor film used for a transistor in a driver circuit can be formed in the same process as a semiconductor film used for a transistor in a pixel circuit. Alternatively, the driver circuit can be formed over the same substrate as the substrate on which the pixel circuit is formed. Alternatively, the number of components included in an electronic device can be reduced.

[0103] [Single crystal silicon] For example, single crystal silicon can be used for the semiconductor film 108. This allows for higher definition than, for example, a functional panel using hydrogenated amorphous silicon for the semiconductor film 108. Alternatively, for example, a functional panel with less display unevenness than, for example, a functional panel using polysilicon for the semiconductor film 108 can be provided. Alternatively, for example, smart glasses or a head mounted display can be provided.

[0104] Configuration Example 2 of Semiconductor Film 108 For example, metal oxide can be used for the semiconductor film 108. This allows the pixel circuit to hold an image signal for a longer period of time compared to a pixel circuit that uses a transistor with amorphous silicon used for the semiconductor film. Specifically, the selection signal can be supplied at a frequency of less than 30 Hz, preferably less than 1 Hz, and more preferably less than once per minute, while suppressing the occurrence of flicker. As a result, fatigue accumulated by a user of the information processing device can be reduced. Also, power consumption associated with driving can be reduced.

[0105] For example, a transistor including an oxide semiconductor can be used. Specifically, an oxide semiconductor including indium, an oxide semiconductor including indium, gallium, and zinc, or an oxide semiconductor including indium, gallium, zinc, and tin can be used for a semiconductor film.

[0106] For example, a transistor having a smaller leakage current in an off state than a transistor using amorphous silicon for a semiconductor film can be used. Specifically, a transistor using an oxide semiconductor for a semiconductor film can be used as a switch or the like. This allows the potential of a floating node to be held for a longer time than a circuit using a transistor using amorphous silicon for a switch.

[0107] This makes it possible to suppress display flickering. Or, it makes it possible to reduce power consumption. Or, it makes it possible to display fast-moving videos smoothly. Or, it makes it possible to display photographs and the like with a rich range of gradations. As a result, it is possible to provide a novel functional panel that is excellent in convenience, usefulness, and reliability.

[0108] Configuration Example 3 of Semiconductor Film 108 For example, a compound semiconductor can be used as the semiconductor of a transistor, specifically, a semiconductor containing gallium arsenide can be used.

[0109] For example, an organic semiconductor can be used as a semiconductor for a transistor. Specifically, an organic semiconductor containing polyacenes or graphene can be used as a semiconductor film.

[0110] Example of pixel configuration The pixel 702G(i,j) has a color conversion layer CC(G) (see FIG. 4(A)).

[0111] The color conversion layer CC(G) has a function of converting the color of the light emitted by the element 550G(i,j) into a different color.

[0112] Pixel 702B(i,j) displays the color of light emitted by element 550B(i,j), which emits the same color light as that emitted by element 550G(i,j).

[0113] Color conversion layer Color conversion layer CC(G) has a region sandwiched between substrate 770 and element 550G(i,j).

[0114] For example, a material that emits light having a wavelength longer than the wavelength of the incident light can be used for the color conversion layer. For example, a material that absorbs blue light or ultraviolet light and converts it to green light and emits it, a material that absorbs blue light or ultraviolet light and converts it to red light and emits it, or a material that absorbs ultraviolet light and converts it to blue light and emits it can be used for the color conversion layer. For example, a phosphor can be used for the color conversion layer. Specifically, quantum dots with a diameter of several nm can be used for the color conversion layer. This allows light to be emitted with a spectrum with a narrow half-width. Or, light with high saturation can be emitted.

[0115] For example, pixel 702G(i,j) includes a color conversion layer CC(G) and an element 550G(i,j), which emits blue light and converts the blue light to green light (see FIG. 2B). Pixel 702R(i,j) includes a color conversion layer CC(R) and an element 550R(i,j), which emits blue light and converts the blue light to red light. Pixel 702B(i,j) includes an element 550B(i,j), which emits blue light.

[0116] This allows the elements 550G(i,j), 550R(i,j), and 550B(i,j) to be formed in the same process. Also, a set of pixels 703(i,j) can be used to display a variety of colors.

[0117] This allows element 550B(i,j) to be formed in the same process as element 550G(i,j). Alternatively, pixel 702G(i,j) can be used to display a color different from that of pixel 702B(i,j). As a result, a novel functional panel with excellent convenience, usability, and reliability can be provided.

[0118] <Example of the configuration of the function panel 700> The functional panel 700 includes a base material 110S, a base material 770, and a sealing material 705 (see FIG. 4(A)). The functional panel 700 also includes a structure KB.

[0119] 《Structure KB》 The structural body KB has a region sandwiched between the functional layer 520 and the base material 770 (see FIG. 5(A)). The structural body KB also has a function of providing a predetermined gap between the functional layer 520 and the base material 770.

[0120] 《Functional membrane 770P, etc.》 The functional film 770P has a region that overlaps with the element 550G(i,j) (see FIG. 4(A)).

[0121] For example, an anti-reflection film, a polarizing film, a retardation film, a light diffusing film, a light collecting film, or the like can be used for the functional film 770P.

[0122] For example, an anti-reflection film having a thickness of 1 μm or less can be used for the functional film 770P. Specifically, a laminated film having three or more dielectric layers, preferably five or more dielectric layers, more preferably fifteen or more dielectric layers can be used for the functional film 770P. This makes it possible to suppress the reflectance to 0.5% or less, preferably 0.08% or less.

[0123] For example, a circularly polarizing film can be used for the functional film 770P.

[0124] In addition, the functional film 770P can be used with antistatic films that prevent dust from sticking, water-repellent films that make it difficult for dirt to adhere, oil-repellent films that make it difficult for dirt to adhere, anti-reflection films, non-glossy films (anti-glare films), hard coat films that prevent scratches from occurring during use, and self-repairing films that repair any scratches that do occur.

[0125] For example, the terminal 519B can be electrically connected to the flexible printed circuit board FPC1 using a conductive material (see FIG. 3). Specifically, the terminal 519B can be electrically connected to the flexible printed circuit board FPC1 using a conductive material CP.

[0126] Note that this embodiment mode can be appropriately combined with other embodiment modes described in this specification.

[0127] (Embodiment 2) In this embodiment, a structure of a functional panel according to one embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS.

[0128] FIG. 6 is a block diagram illustrating the configuration of a functional panel according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0129] <Example of the configuration of the function panel 700> The functional panel 700 described in this embodiment has an area 231 (see FIG. 6).

[0130] <<Configuration Example 1 of Area 231>> The region 231 includes a group of pixels 703(i,1) to 703(i,n), another group of pixels 703(1,j) to 703(m,j), a conductive film X(i) and a conductive film Y2(j). A film in which an electrode 551(i) and a P-type clad layer 553P are stacked can be used for the conductive film X(i) (see FIG. 5(A)). A film in which an electrode 552(j) and an N-type clad layer 553N are stacked can be used for the conductive film Y2(j) (see FIG. 5(B)). The region 231 also includes a conductive film X(i+1) and a conductive film Y1(j) (see FIG. 2(A)).

[0131] A group of pixels 703(i,1) to 703(i,n) are arranged in the row direction (the direction indicated by the arrow R1 in the drawing), and the group of pixels 703(i,1) to 703(i,n) includes a pixel 703(i,j). The group of pixels is electrically connected to a conductive film X(i).

[0132] Another group of a set of pixels 703(1,j) to a set of pixels 703(m,j) are arranged in a column direction (the direction indicated by the arrow C1 in the figure) intersecting the row direction, and the other group of a set of pixels 703(1,j) to a set of pixels 703(m,j) includes a set of pixels 703(i,j). The other group of a set of pixels 703(1,j) to a set of pixels 703(m,j) are electrically connected to a conductive film Y2(j).

[0133] This makes it possible to supply image information to a plurality of pixels, thereby providing a novel functional panel that is highly convenient, useful, and reliable.

[0134] <<Configuration Example 2 of Area 231>> Region 231 has a plurality of sets of pixels, for example, 600 or more per inch. The plurality of sets of pixels includes set of pixels 703(i,j). Preferably, region 231 has a plurality of sets of pixels, for example, 1000 or more per inch, more preferably 3000 or more per inch, and even more preferably 6000 or more per inch. This can reduce, for example, the screen door effect.

[0135] <<Configuration Example 3 of Area 231>> The region 231 includes a plurality of pixels arranged in a matrix. For example, the region 231 includes 7600 or more pixels in the row direction, and the region 231 includes 4300 or more pixels in the column direction. Specifically, the region 231 includes 7680 pixels in the row direction, and 4320 pixels in the column direction.

[0136] This makes it possible to display a high-definition image, thereby providing a novel functional panel that is highly convenient and reliable.

[0137] Note that this embodiment mode can be appropriately combined with other embodiment modes described in this specification.

[0138] (Embodiment 3) In this embodiment, a structure of a display device according to one embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG.

[0139] FIG. 7A is a block diagram of a display device of one embodiment of the present invention, and FIGS. 7B to 7D are perspective views illustrating the appearance of the display device of one embodiment of the present invention.

[0140] <Example of display device configuration> The display device described in this embodiment includes a control unit 238 and a functional panel 700 (see FIG. 7(A)).

[0141] Configuration example 1 of the control unit 238 The control unit 238 is supplied with image information VI and control information CI, which may be, for example, a clock signal or a timing signal.

[0142] The control unit 238 generates information based on the image information VI, and generates a control signal based on the control information CI, and also provides the information and the control signal.

[0143] For example, the information includes a gradation of 8 bits or more, preferably 12 bits or more. Also, for example, a clock signal or a start pulse of a shift register used in a driving circuit can be used as a control signal.

[0144] <<Configuration Example 2 of the Control Unit 238>> For example, the decompression circuit 234 and the image processing circuit 235 can be used in the control unit 238 .

[0145] 《Extension circuit 234》 The decompression circuit 234 has a function of decompressing the image information VI that is supplied in a compressed state. The decompression circuit 234 has a storage unit. The storage unit has a function of storing, for example, the decompressed image information.

[0146] "Image processing circuit 235" The image processing circuit 235 includes, for example, a storage area. The storage area has a function of storing information included in the image information VI, for example.

[0147] The image processing circuit 235 has, for example, a function of correcting the image information VI based on a predetermined characteristic curve to generate information, and a function of supplying the information.

[0148] <<Configuration example 1 of function panel 700>> The functional panel 700 is supplied with information and a control signal, and a set of pixels 703(i,j) displays based on the information. For example, the functional panel 700 described in the first or second embodiment can be used.

[0149] This allows the image information VI to be displayed using the functional panel 700. As a result, a novel display device with excellent convenience, usefulness, and reliability can be provided. Alternatively, for example, an information device terminal (see FIG. 7(B)), a video display system (see FIG. 7(C)), or a computer (see FIG. 7(D)) can be provided.

[0150] <<Configuration example 2 of function panel 700>> For example, the functional panel 700 includes a driving circuit and a control circuit.

[0151] <Drive circuit> The drive circuits operate based on control signals, and the operation of multiple drive circuits can be synchronized by using the control signals (see FIG. 7(A)).

[0152] For example, the drive circuit DX can be used in the functional panel 700. The drive circuit DX is supplied with a control signal and has a function of supplying a first selection signal.

[0153] Also, for example, the driving circuit DY can be used in the functional panel 700. The driving circuit DY is supplied with control signals and information and can supply image signals.

[0154] Control circuit The control circuit has a function of generating and supplying a control signal, which may be, for example, a clock signal or a timing signal.

[0155] For example, a control circuit can be provided in the functional layer 120. Specifically, a single crystal silicon substrate on which a driving circuit and a control circuit are formed can be used for the functional layer 120. This allows not only the driving circuit but also the control circuit to be arranged in layers in the region 231. Alternatively, the number of components can be reduced. Alternatively, the outer shape of the display device can be made smaller.

[0156] Alternatively, a control circuit formed on a rigid substrate can be used for the functional panel, or the control circuit formed on the rigid substrate can be electrically connected to the control unit 238 using a flexible printed circuit board.

[0157] For example, the timing controller 233 can be used for the control circuit.

[0158] Note that this embodiment mode can be appropriately combined with other embodiment modes described in this specification.

[0159] (Embodiment 4) In this embodiment, a configuration of an input / output device of one embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG.

[0160] FIG. 8 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of an input / output device of one embodiment of the present invention.

[0161] <Example of I / O device configuration> The input / output device described in this embodiment includes an input unit 240 and a display unit 230 (see FIG. 8).

[0162] Configuration example of display unit 230 The display unit 230 includes a functional panel 700. For example, the functional panel 700 described in the first or second embodiment can be used for the display unit 230. Note that a configuration having the input unit 240 and the display unit 230 can be referred to as a functional panel 700TP.

[0163] Configuration example 1 of the input unit 240 The input unit 240 has a detection area 241. The input unit 240 detects an object approaching the detection area 241.

[0164] Sensing region 241 comprises the area that overlaps a set of pixels 703(i,j).

[0165] This makes it possible to detect an object approaching an area overlapping with the display unit 230 while displaying image information using the display unit 230. Alternatively, position information can be input using a finger or the like brought close to the display unit 230 as a pointer. Alternatively, position information can be associated with image information displayed on the display unit 230. As a result, it is possible to provide a novel input / output device that is highly convenient, useful, and reliable.

[0166] Configuration example of detection area 241 The sensing area 241 may, for example, include one or more detectors.

[0167] The detection region 241 has a group of detectors 802(g,1) through 802(g,q) and another group of detectors 802(1,h) through 802(p,h), where g is an integer between 1 and p, h is an integer between 1 and q, and p and q are integers greater than or equal to 1.

[0168] A group of detectors 802(g,1) to 802(g,q) including a detector 802(g,h) are arranged in the row direction (the direction indicated by the arrow R2 in the figure) and are electrically connected to the wiring CL(g). Note that the direction indicated by the arrow R2 may be the same as the direction indicated by the arrow R1, or may be different.

[0169] In addition, another group of detectors 802(1,h) to 802(p,h), including detector 802(g,h), are arranged in a column direction (the direction indicated by arrow C2 in the figure) that intersects with the row direction, and are electrically connected to wiring ML(h).

[0170] Detector The detector has a function of detecting a nearby pointer. For example, a finger or a stylus pen can be used as the pointer. For example, a metal piece or a coil can be used as the stylus pen.

[0171] Specifically, a capacitance type proximity sensor, an electromagnetic induction type proximity sensor, an optical type proximity sensor, a resistive film type proximity sensor, or the like can be used as the detector.

[0172] Furthermore, detectors of multiple types can be used in combination. For example, a detector for detecting a finger and a detector for detecting a stylus pen can be used in combination.

[0173] This makes it possible to determine the type of pointer. Alternatively, different commands can be associated with the detection information based on the determined type of pointer. Specifically, if it is determined that a finger is used as the pointer, the detection information can be associated with a gesture. Alternatively, if it is determined that a stylus pen is used as the pointer, the detection information can be associated with a drawing process.

[0174] Specifically, a finger can be detected using a capacitance type, a pressure sensitive type, or an optical type proximity sensor, or a stylus pen can be detected using an electromagnetic induction type or an optical type proximity sensor.

[0175] Configuration example 2 of input unit 240 The input section 240 comprises an oscillator circuit OSC and a detection circuit DC (see FIG. 8).

[0176] The oscillator circuit OSC supplies a search signal to the detector 802(g,h). For example, a square wave, a sawtooth wave, a triangular wave, a sine wave, etc. can be used as the search signal.

[0177] The detector 802(g,h) generates and provides a detection signal that varies based on the distance to the pointer proximate to the detector 802(g,h) and the probe signal.

[0178] The detection circuit DC provides input information based on the detection signal.

[0179] This makes it possible to detect the distance from the approaching pointer to the detection area 241. Alternatively, it makes it possible to detect the position within the detection area 241 to which the pointer is closest.

[0180] Note that this embodiment mode can be appropriately combined with other embodiment modes described in this specification.

[0181] (Embodiment 5) In this embodiment, a configuration of a data processing device of one embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG.

[0182] 9A is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of an information processing device of one embodiment of the present invention, and FIG 9B and FIG 9C are projection views illustrating an example of the external appearance of the information processing device.

[0183] <Configuration example of information processing device> The information processing device 200 described in this embodiment includes an arithmetic device 210 and an input / output device 220 (see FIG. 9(A)). The input / output device 220 is electrically connected to the arithmetic device 210. The information processing device 200 may include a housing (see FIGS. 9(B) and 9(C)).

[0184] Configuration Example 1 of the Calculation Device 210 The arithmetic unit 210 is supplied with input information II or sensed information DS. The arithmetic unit 210 generates control information CI and image information VI based on the input information II or sensed information DS, and supplies the control information CI and image information VI.

[0185] The arithmetic device 210 includes a calculation unit 211 and a storage unit 212. The arithmetic device 210 also includes a transmission path 214 and an input / output interface 215.

[0186] The transmission path 214 is electrically connected to the calculation unit 211 , the storage unit 212 , and the input / output interface 215 .

[0187] 《Calculation section 211》 The calculation unit 211 has a function of executing a program, for example.

[0188] 《Storage section 212》 The storage unit 212 has a function of storing, for example, the program executed by the calculation unit 211, initial information, setting information, images, and the like.

[0189] Specifically, a hard disk, a flash memory, a memory including a transistor including an oxide semiconductor, or the like can be used.

[0190] Input / output interface 215, transmission path 214 The input / output interface 215 includes a terminal or wiring and has a function of supplying information and receiving information. For example, the input / output interface 215 can be electrically connected to the transmission path 214. The input / output interface 215 can also be electrically connected to the input / output device 220.

[0191] The transmission path 214 includes wiring and has a function of supplying information and receiving information. For example, the transmission path 214 can be electrically connected to the input / output interface 215. The transmission path 214 can also be electrically connected to the calculation unit 211, the storage unit 212, or the input / output interface 215.

[0192] Example of the configuration of the input / output device 220 The input / output device 220 supplies input information II and sensed information DS. The input / output device 220 is supplied with control information CI and image information VI (see FIG. 9(A)).

[0193] For example, keyboard scan code, position information, button operation information, audio information, image information, etc. can be used as the input information II. Alternatively, for example, illuminance information, posture information, acceleration information, direction information, pressure information, temperature information, humidity information, etc. of the environment in which the information processing device 200 is used can be used as the detection information DS.

[0194] For example, a signal for controlling the luminance, saturation, or hue of the image information VI may be used as the control information CI, or a signal for changing the display of a part of the image information VI may be used as the control information CI.

[0195] The input / output device 220 includes a display unit 230, an input unit 240, and a detection unit 250. For example, the input / output device described in the fourth embodiment can be used for the input / output device 220. The input / output device 220 can include a communication unit 290.

[0196] Configuration example of display unit 230 The display unit 230 displays the image information VI based on the control information CI. For example, the display device described in the third embodiment can be used for the display unit 230.

[0197] Example of configuration of input unit 240 The input unit 240 generates input information II. For example, the input unit 240 has a function of supplying position information.

[0198] For example, a human interface or the like can be used for the input unit 240 (see FIG. 9(A)). Specifically, a keyboard, a mouse, a touch sensor, a microphone, a camera, or the like can be used for the input unit 240.

[0199] It is also possible to use a touch sensor having an area overlapping with the display unit 230. Note that an input / output device including the display unit 230 and a touch sensor having an area overlapping with the display unit 230 can be called a touch panel or a touch screen.

[0200] For example, a user can perform various gestures (such as tapping, dragging, swiping, or pinching in) using a finger that touches the touch panel as a pointer.

[0201] For example, the computing device 210 can analyze information such as the position or trajectory of a finger touching the touch panel, and when the analysis result satisfies a predetermined condition, it can determine that a predetermined gesture has been provided. This allows the user to provide a predetermined operation command that is previously associated with a predetermined gesture by using the gesture.

[0202] As one example, a user can provide a "scroll command" to change the displayed position of image information by using a gesture of moving a finger in contact with the touch panel along the touch panel.

[0203] The user can also provide a "drag command" to pull out and display the navigation panel NP at the edge of the area 231 by using a gesture of moving a finger in contact with the edge of the area 231 (see FIG. 9(C)). The user can also provide a "leaf-through command" to flip through the index image IND, parts of other pages, or thumbnail images TN of other pages in a predetermined order on the navigation panel NP by using a gesture of moving the position where the finger is pressed firmly, or by using the pressure of the finger. This makes it possible to turn the pages of an e-book terminal in the same way as flipping through the pages of a paper book. Or, the user can use the thumbnail image TN or index image IND to find a predetermined page.

[0204] Example of configuration of detection unit 250 The detection unit 250 generates detection information DS. For example, the detection unit 250 has a function of detecting the illuminance of the environment in which the information processing device 200 is used, and a function of supplying the illuminance information.

[0205] The detection unit 250 has a function of detecting the surrounding state and supplying detection information, specifically, illuminance information, attitude information, acceleration information, direction information, pressure information, temperature information, humidity information, and the like.

[0206] For example, the detection unit 250 may use a photodetector, a posture detector, an acceleration sensor, a direction sensor, a GPS (Global Positioning System) signal receiving circuit, a pressure-sensitive switch, a pressure sensor, a temperature sensor, a humidity sensor, a camera, or the like.

[0207] 《Communication Section 290》 The communication unit 290 has a function of supplying information to the network and acquiring information from the network.

[0208] 《Case》 The housing has a function of housing the input / output device 220 or the arithmetic device 210. Alternatively, the housing has a function of supporting the display unit 230 or the arithmetic device 210.

[0209] This makes it possible to generate control information CI based on input information II or detection information DS. Or, it is possible to display image information VI based on input information II or detection information DS. Or, it is possible for the information processing device to operate by grasping the intensity of light received by the housing of the information processing device in the environment in which the information processing device is used. Or, it is possible for the user of the information processing device to select the display method. As a result, it is possible to provide a novel information processing device that is excellent in convenience, usefulness, and reliability.

[0210] In addition, these configurations cannot be clearly separated, and one configuration may serve as another configuration or may include a part of another configuration. For example, a touch panel in which a touch sensor is superimposed on a display panel is both a display unit and an input unit.

[0211] Configuration Example 2 of the Calculation Device 210 The arithmetic device 210 includes an artificial intelligence unit 213 (see FIG. 9(A)).

[0212] The artificial intelligence unit 213 is supplied with the input information II or the sensed information DS, and infers the control information CI based on the input information II or the sensed information DS. The artificial intelligence unit 213 also supplies the control information CI.

[0213] This makes it possible to generate control information CI that is displayed in a way that is perceived as suitable. Or, it is possible to display control information CI that is displayed in a way that is perceived as suitable. Or, it is possible to generate control information CI that is displayed in a way that is perceived as comfortable. Or, it is possible to display control information CI that is displayed in a way that is perceived as comfortable. As a result, it is possible to provide a novel information processing device that is excellent in convenience, usefulness, and reliability.

[0214] [Natural language processing for input information II] Specifically, the artificial intelligence unit 213 can perform natural language processing on the input information II and extract one feature from the entire input information II. For example, the artificial intelligence unit 213 can infer emotions and the like contained in the input information II and make them a feature. It can also infer a color, pattern, font, and the like that is empirically felt to be suitable for the feature. The artificial intelligence unit 213 can also generate information that specifies the color, pattern, or font of characters, and information that specifies the color or pattern of the background, and use the information in the control information CI.

[0215] Specifically, the artificial intelligence unit 213 can extract some words contained in the input information II by natural language processing of the input information II. For example, the artificial intelligence unit 213 can extract grammatical errors, factual errors, or expressions containing emotions. In addition, the artificial intelligence unit 213 can generate information that displays the extracted part in a color, pattern, font, or the like that is different from the other parts, and use the information as the control information CI.

[0216] [Image processing for input information II] Specifically, the artificial intelligence unit 213 can perform image processing on the input information II and extract one feature from the input information II. For example, the artificial intelligence unit 213 can infer the year in which the input information II was photographed, whether indoors or outdoors, day or night, and the like, and use these as features. In addition, the artificial intelligence unit 213 can infer a color tone that is empirically felt to be suitable for the feature, and generate control information CI for using the color tone for display. Specifically, information specifying a color (for example, full color, black and white, or brown, etc.) used to express shading can be used in the control information CI.

[0217] Specifically, the artificial intelligence unit 213 can extract a part of an image included in the input information II by performing image processing on the input information II. For example, the artificial intelligence unit 213 can generate control information CI that displays a boundary between one part of the extracted image and another part. Specifically, the artificial intelligence unit 213 can generate control information CI that displays a rectangle that surrounds a part of the extracted image.

[0218] [Inference using detection information DS] Specifically, the artificial intelligence unit 213 can generate an inference RI using the detection information DS. Alternatively, the artificial intelligence unit 213 can generate control information CI based on the inference RI so that the user of the information processing device 200 feels comfortable.

[0219] Specifically, the artificial intelligence unit 213 can generate control information CI for adjusting the brightness of the display so that the brightness of the display is felt to be comfortable based on the illuminance of the environment, etc. Alternatively, the artificial intelligence unit 213 can generate control information CI for adjusting the volume so that the volume is felt to be comfortable based on the noise of the environment, etc.

[0220] Note that a clock signal or a timing signal supplied to the control unit 238 included in the display unit 230 can be used as the control information CI. Alternatively, a clock signal or a timing signal supplied to the control unit included in the input unit 240 can be used as the control information CI.

[0221] Note that this embodiment mode can be appropriately combined with other embodiment modes described in this specification.

[0222] (Embodiment 6) In this embodiment, a structure of a data processing device of one embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS.

[0223] 10 to 12 are diagrams illustrating a configuration of an information processing device of one embodiment of the present invention. Fig. 10(A) is a block diagram of the information processing device, and Figs. 10(B) to 10(E) are perspective views illustrating the configuration of the information processing device. Figs. 11(A) to 11(E) are perspective views illustrating the configuration of the information processing device. Figs. 12(A) and 12(B) are perspective views illustrating the configuration of the information processing device.

[0224] <Information processing device> A data processing device 5200B described in this embodiment includes an arithmetic device 5210 and an input / output device 5220 (see FIG. 10A).

[0225] The arithmetic unit 5210 has a function of receiving operation information and a function of supplying image information based on the operation information.

[0226] The input / output device 5220 includes a display unit 5230, an input unit 5240, a detection unit 5250, and a communication unit 5290, a function of supplying operation information, and a function of being supplied with image information. The input / output device 5220 also includes a function of supplying detection information, a function of supplying communication information, and a function of being supplied with communication information.

[0227] The input unit 5240 has a function of supplying operation information. For example, the input unit 5240 supplies operation information based on an operation by a user of the information processing device 5200B.

[0228] Specifically, the input unit 5240 can use a keyboard, a hardware button, a pointing device, a touch sensor, an illuminance sensor, an imaging device, a voice input device, an eye-gaze input device, a posture detection device, or the like.

[0229] The display unit 5230 has a function of displaying a display panel and image information. For example, the display panel described in Embodiment 1 or 2 can be used for the display unit 5230.

[0230] The detection unit 5250 has a function of supplying detection information, for example, a function of detecting the surrounding environment in which the information processing device is used and supplying the detected information.

[0231] Specifically, the detection unit 5250 can include an illuminance sensor, an imaging device, a posture detection device, a pressure sensor, a human sensor, or the like.

[0232] The communication unit 5290 has a function of receiving and supplying communication information. For example, it has a function of connecting to other electronic devices or communication networks by wireless communication or wired communication. Specifically, it has functions such as wireless local area communication, telephone communication, and short-distance wireless communication.

[0233] "Configuration example 1 of information processing device" For example, an outer shape along a cylindrical pillar or the like can be applied to the display unit 5230 (see FIG. 10(B)). In addition, it has a function of changing the display method according to the illuminance of the usage environment. In addition, it has a function of detecting the presence of a person and changing the display content. This allows it to be installed on a pillar of a building, for example. Or, it can display advertisements or guidance, or it can be used for digital signage, etc.

[0234] "Configuration example 2 of information processing device" For example, it has a function of generating image information based on the trajectory of a pointer used by a user (see FIG. 10(C)). Specifically, a display panel with a diagonal length of 20 inches or more, preferably 40 inches or more, and more preferably 55 inches or more can be used. Alternatively, multiple display panels can be arranged to be used in one display area. Alternatively, multiple display panels can be arranged to be used as a multi-screen. This allows the display to be used, for example, in electronic whiteboards, electronic bulletin boards, electronic signs, etc.

[0235] "Configuration example 3 of information processing device" It can receive information from another device and display it on the display unit 5230 (see FIG. 10(D)). Alternatively, several options can be displayed. Alternatively, the user can select some of the options and send a reply to the sender of the information. Alternatively, for example, it has a function of changing the display method according to the illuminance of the usage environment. This makes it possible to reduce the power consumption of the smartwatch, for example. Alternatively, for example, it is possible to display an image on the smartwatch so that it can be used suitably even in an environment with strong external light, such as outdoors on a sunny day.

[0236] "Configuration Example 4 of Information Processing Device" The display unit 5230 has, for example, a curved surface that curves gently along the side of the housing (see FIG. 10(E)). Alternatively, the display unit 5230 has a display panel, and the display panel has a function of displaying on, for example, the front, side, top, and back. This allows information to be displayed not only on the front of the mobile phone, but also on the side, top, and back.

[0237] 《Configuration Example 5 of Information Processing Device》 For example, information can be received from the Internet and displayed on the display unit 5230 (see FIG. 11A). A created message can be checked on the display unit 5230. A created message can be transmitted to another device. For example, the smartphone has a function of changing the display method according to the illuminance of the usage environment. This can reduce the power consumption of the smartphone. For example, an image can be displayed on the smartphone so that the smartphone can be used suitably even in an environment with strong external light, such as outdoors on a sunny day.

[0238] Configuration Example 6 of Information Processing Device A remote controller can be used as the input unit 5240 (see FIG. 11(B)). Alternatively, for example, information can be received from a broadcast station or the Internet and displayed on the display unit 5230. Alternatively, a user can be photographed using the detection unit 5250. Alternatively, a video of the user can be transmitted. Alternatively, a viewing history of the user can be acquired and provided to a cloud service. Alternatively, recommendation information can be acquired from a cloud service and displayed on the display unit 5230. Alternatively, a program or video can be displayed based on the recommendation information. Alternatively, for example, a function of changing the display method according to the illuminance of the usage environment is provided. As a result, the video can be displayed on the television system so that it can be used suitably even when strong external light shines into the room on a sunny day.

[0239] 《Configuration Example 7 of Information Processing Device》 For example, learning materials can be received from the Internet and displayed on the display unit 5230 (see FIG. 11(C)). Alternatively, a report can be input using the input unit 5240 and transmitted to the Internet. Alternatively, correction results or evaluation of the report can be obtained from a cloud service and displayed on the display unit 5230. Alternatively, suitable learning materials can be selected and displayed based on the evaluation.

[0240] For example, an image signal can be received from another information processing device and displayed on the display unit 5230. Alternatively, the display unit 5230 can be used as a sub-display by leaning it against a stand or the like. This allows images to be displayed on the tablet computer so that it can be used suitably even in an environment with strong external light, such as outdoors on a sunny day.

[0241] "Configuration Example 8 of Information Processing Device" The information processing device includes, for example, a plurality of display units 5230 (see FIG. 11(D)). For example, an image can be captured by the detection unit 5250 and displayed on the display unit 5230. Alternatively, the captured image can be displayed on the detection unit. Alternatively, the captured image can be decorated using the input unit 5240. Alternatively, a message can be attached to the captured image. Alternatively, the captured image can be transmitted to the Internet. Alternatively, the device has a function of changing the capture conditions according to the illuminance of the usage environment. This allows the subject to be displayed on the digital camera so that it can be viewed appropriately even in an environment with strong external light, such as outdoors on a sunny day.

[0242] "Configuration Example 9 of Information Processing Device" For example, another information processing device can be used as a slave and the information processing device of this embodiment can be used as a master to control the other information processing device (see FIG. 11(E)). Alternatively, for example, part of image information can be displayed on the display unit 5230, and another part of the image information can be displayed on the display unit of the other information processing device. An image signal can be supplied. Alternatively, information to be written can be obtained from an input unit of the other information processing device using the communication unit 5290. This makes it possible to utilize a wide display area using, for example, a portable personal computer.

[0243] "Configuration Example 10 of Information Processing Device" The information processing device includes, for example, a detection unit 5250 that detects acceleration or direction (see FIG. 12(A)). Alternatively, the detection unit 5250 can supply information related to the position of the user or the direction in which the user is facing. Alternatively, the information processing device can generate image information for the right eye and image information for the left eye based on the position of the user or the direction in which the user is facing. Alternatively, the display unit 5230 includes a display area for the right eye and a display area for the left eye. This allows, for example, an image of a virtual reality space that provides an immersive feeling to be displayed on a goggle-type information processing device.

[0244] "Configuration Example 11 of Information Processing Device" The information processing device includes, for example, an imaging device, and a detection unit 5250 that detects acceleration or orientation (see FIG. 12(B)). Alternatively, the detection unit 5250 can supply information related to the user's position or the direction in which the user is facing. Alternatively, the information processing device can generate image information based on the user's position or the direction in which the user is facing. This makes it possible to display, for example, information attached to a real landscape. Alternatively, an image of an augmented reality space can be displayed on a glasses-type information processing device.

[0245] Note that this embodiment mode can be appropriately combined with other embodiment modes described in this specification.

[0246] (Embodiment 7) In this embodiment, a configuration example of an electronic device including a functional panel of one embodiment of the present invention will be described.

[0247] 13A shows a perspective view of a glasses-type electronic device 5700. The electronic device 5700 includes a pair of display panels 5701, a pair of housings 5702, a pair of optical members 5703, a pair of mounting portions 5704, a frame 5707, nose pads 5708, and the like.

[0248] The electronic device 5700 can project an image displayed on the display panel 5701 onto a display area 5706 of the optical member 5703. Since the optical member 5703 is translucent, the user can see the image displayed in the display area 5706 superimposed on a transmitted image visually recognized through the optical member 5703. Therefore, the electronic device 5700 is an electronic device capable of AR display.

[0249] One or both of the housings 5702 may be provided with a camera capable of capturing an image of the front. The housing 5702 may have a wireless communication device that can supply a video signal or the like to the housing 5702. Note that instead of or in addition to the wireless communication device, a connector to which a cable through which a video signal or a power supply potential can be connected may be provided. By providing an acceleration sensor such as a gyro sensor in the housing 5702, the direction of the user's head can be detected and an image according to the direction can be displayed in the display region 5706.

[0250] A processor may be provided in one or both of the housings 5702. The processor has a function of controlling various components of the electronic device 5700, such as a camera, a wireless communication device, and a pair of display panels 5701, a function of generating an image, and the like. The processor may have a function of generating a composite image for AR display.

[0251] In addition, the wireless communication device can communicate data with external devices. For example, data transmitted from the outside can be output to the processor, and the processor can generate image data for AR display based on the data. Examples of data transmitted from the outside include image data and data including bioinformation transmitted from a biosensor device.

[0252] 13B, a method for projecting an image onto a display region 5706 of the electronic device 5700 will be described. A display panel 5701 is provided inside a housing 5702. A reflector 5712 is provided on an optical member 5703, and a reflecting surface 5713 functioning as a half mirror is provided on a portion of the optical member 5703 that corresponds to the display region 5706.

[0253] Light 5715 emitted from display panel 5701 is reflected by reflector 5712 toward optical member 5703. Inside optical member 5703, light 5715 is repeatedly totally reflected by the end face of optical member 5703, and reaches reflecting surface 5713, whereby an image is projected onto reflecting surface 5713. This allows the user to visually recognize both light 5715 reflected by reflecting surface 5713 and transmitted light 5716 transmitted through optical member 5703 (including reflecting surface 5713).

[0254] 13 shows an example in which the reflector 5712 and the reflecting surface 5713 each have a curved surface. This allows for greater freedom in optical design compared to when these surfaces are flat, and allows for a thinner optical member 5703. The reflector 5712 and the reflecting surface 5713 may also be flat.

[0255] A member having a mirror surface, preferably having a high reflectance, can be used as the reflector 5712. Also, a half mirror utilizing the reflection of a metal film may be used as the reflector surface 5713, but the transmittance of the transmitted light 5716 can be increased by using a prism utilizing total reflection.

[0256] Here, the housing 5702 may have a lens between the display panel 5701 and the reflector 5712. In this case, the housing 5702 preferably has a mechanism for adjusting the distance between the lens and the display panel 5701 and the angle between them. This makes it possible to adjust the focus and enlarge or reduce an image. For example, one or both of the lens and the display panel 5701 may be configured to be movable in the optical axis direction.

[0257] In addition, the housing 5702 preferably has a mechanism capable of adjusting the angle of the reflector 5712. It is possible to change the position of the display area 5706 where an image is displayed by changing the angle of the reflector 5712. This makes it possible to place the display area 5706 at an optimal position according to the position of the user's eyes.

[0258] In addition, the housing 5702 is preferably provided with a battery 5717 and a wireless power supply module 5718. By providing the battery 5717, the electronic device 5700 can be used without connecting a separate battery, thereby improving convenience. In addition, by providing the wireless power supply module 5718, charging can be performed wirelessly, thereby improving convenience and design. Furthermore, compared to charging by wire using a connector or the like, the risk of failure such as poor contact can be reduced, and the reliability of the electronic device 5700 can be improved.

[0259] The housing 5702 is provided with a touch sensor module 5719. The touch sensor module 5719 has a function of detecting that the outer surface of the housing 5702 is touched. FIG. 13B shows a state where the surface of the housing 5702 is touched with a finger 5720. The touch sensor module 5719 can detect a tap operation or a slide operation by a user and execute various processes. For example, a tap operation can execute a process such as pausing or resuming a video, and a slide operation can execute a process such as fast forwarding or rewinding. Furthermore, by providing the touch sensor module 5719 on each of the two housings 5702, the range of operations can be expanded.

[0260] Various touch sensors can be applied as the touch sensor module 5719. For example, various types can be adopted, such as a capacitance type, a resistive film type, an infrared type, an electromagnetic induction type, a surface acoustic wave type, an optical type, etc. In particular, it is preferable to apply a capacitance type or an optical type sensor to the touch sensor module 5719.

[0261] When an optical touch sensor is used, a photoelectric conversion element can be used as the light receiving element. The photoelectric conversion element may use an inorganic semiconductor or an organic semiconductor in the active layer.

[0262] The display device or a functional panel according to one embodiment of the present invention can be applied to the display panel 5701. Thus, the electronic device 5700 can provide an extremely high-definition display.

[0263] This embodiment mode can be implemented by appropriately combining at least a part of it with other embodiment modes described in this specification.

[0264] For example, when it is explicitly stated in this specification that X and Y are connected, the case where X and Y are electrically connected, the case where X and Y are functionally connected, and the case where X and Y are directly connected are considered to be disclosed in this specification, etc. Therefore, it is not limited to a specific connection relationship, for example, a connection relationship shown in a figure or text, and a connection relationship other than that shown in a figure or text is also considered to be disclosed in the figure or text.

[0265] Here, X and Y are objects (for example, a device, an element, a circuit, a wiring, an electrode, a terminal, a conductive film, a layer, etc.).

[0266] An example of a case where X and Y are directly connected is a case where an element that enables an electrical connection between X and Y (e.g., a switch, a transistor, a capacitance element, an inductor, a resistance element, a diode, a display element, a light-emitting element, a load, etc.) is not connected between X and Y, and a case where X and Y are connected without an element that enables an electrical connection between X and Y (e.g., a switch, a transistor, a capacitance element, an inductor, a resistance element, a diode, a display element, a light-emitting element, a load, etc.).

[0267] As an example of a case where X and Y are electrically connected, one or more elements (e.g., a switch, a transistor, a capacitance element, an inductor, a resistance element, a diode, a display element, a light-emitting element, a load, etc.) that enable the electrical connection between X and Y can be connected between X and Y. The switch has a function of controlling on / off. In other words, the switch has a function of being in a conductive state (on state) or a non-conductive state (off state) and controlling whether or not a current flows. Alternatively, the switch has a function of selecting and switching a path for the current to flow. The case where X and Y are electrically connected includes the case where X and Y are directly connected.

[0268] As an example of a case where X and Y are functionally connected, one or more circuits that enable the functional connection between X and Y (for example, logic circuits (inverters, NAND circuits, NOR circuits, etc.), signal conversion circuits (DA conversion circuits, AD conversion circuits, gamma correction circuits, etc.), potential level conversion circuits (power supply circuits (boosting circuits, step-down circuits, etc.), level shifter circuits that change the potential level of a signal, etc.), voltage sources, current sources, switching circuits, amplifier circuits (circuits that can increase the signal amplitude or current amount, operational amplifiers, differential amplifier circuits, source follower circuits, buffer circuits, etc.), signal generation circuits, memory circuits, control circuits, etc.) can be connected between X and Y. As an example, even if another circuit is sandwiched between X and Y, if a signal output from X is transmitted to Y, X and Y are considered to be functionally connected. Note that the case where X and Y are functionally connected includes the case where X and Y are directly connected and the case where X and Y are electrically connected.

[0269] In addition, when it is explicitly stated that X and Y are electrically connected, the following cases are considered to be disclosed in this specification etc.: when X and Y are electrically connected (i.e., when they are connected with another element or circuit between them), when X and Y are functionally connected (i.e., when they are functionally connected with another circuit between them), and when X and Y are directly connected (i.e., when they are connected without another element or circuit between them). In other words, when it is explicitly stated that they are electrically connected, the same content as when it is simply and explicitly stated that they are connected is considered to be disclosed in this specification etc.

[0270] For example, when the source (or the first terminal, etc.) of the transistor is electrically connected to X via (or without) Z1 and the drain (or the second terminal, etc.) of the transistor is electrically connected to Y via (or without) Z2, or when the source (or the first terminal, etc.) of the transistor is directly connected to a part of Z1, another part of Z1 is directly connected to X, the drain (or the second terminal, etc.) of the transistor is directly connected to a part of Z2, and another part of Z2 is directly connected to Y, it can be expressed as follows.

[0271] For example, it can be expressed as "X, Y, and the source (or first terminal, etc.) and drain (or second terminal, etc.) of the transistor are electrically connected to each other, and are electrically connected in the order of X, the source (or first terminal, etc.) of the transistor, the drain (or second terminal, etc.) of the transistor, and Y." Or, it can be expressed as "The source (or first terminal, etc.) of the transistor is electrically connected to X, the drain (or second terminal, etc.) of the transistor is electrically connected to Y, and X, the source (or first terminal, etc.) of the transistor, the drain (or second terminal, etc.) of the transistor, and Y are electrically connected in this order." Or, it can be expressed as "X is electrically connected to Y through the source (or first terminal, etc.) and drain (or second terminal, etc.) of the transistor, and X, the source (or first terminal, etc.) of the transistor, the drain (or second terminal, etc.) of the transistor, and Y are provided in this connection order." By using expressions similar to these examples to specify the order of connections in a circuit configuration, the source (or first terminal, etc.) and drain (or second terminal, etc.) of a transistor can be distinguished and the technical scope can be determined.

[0272] Alternatively, as another way of expressing it, for example, it can be expressed as "the source (or the first terminal, etc.) of the transistor is electrically connected to X via at least a first connection path, the first connection path does not have a second connection path, the second connection path is a path between the source (or the first terminal, etc.) of the transistor and the drain (or the second terminal, etc.) of the transistor via a transistor, the first connection path is a path via Z1, and the drain (or the second terminal, etc.) of the transistor is electrically connected to Y via at least a third connection path, the third connection path does not have the second connection path, and the third connection path is a path via Z2." Alternatively, it can be expressed as "the source (or the first terminal, etc.) of the transistor is electrically connected to X via Z1 by at least a first connection path, the first connection path does not have a second connection path, the second connection path has a connection path via a transistor, and the drain (or the second terminal, etc.) of the transistor is electrically connected to Y via Z2 by at least a third connection path, and the third connection path does not have the second connection path." Alternatively, it can be expressed as follows: "The source (or first terminal, etc.) of the transistor is electrically connected to X via Z1 by at least a first electrical path, the first electrical path does not have a second electrical path, the second electrical path is an electrical path from the source (or first terminal, etc.) of the transistor to the drain (or second terminal, etc.) of the transistor, and the drain (or second terminal, etc.) of the transistor is electrically connected to Y via Z2 by at least a third electrical path, the third electrical path does not have a fourth electrical path, and the fourth electrical path is an electrical path from the drain (or second terminal, etc.) of the transistor to the source (or first terminal, etc.) of the transistor." By using an expression method similar to these examples to define the connection path in the circuit configuration, the source (or first terminal, etc.) and the drain (or second terminal, etc.) of the transistor can be distinguished to determine the technical scope.

[0273] Note that these representation methods are merely examples and are not limited to these representation methods. Here, X, Y, Z1, and Z2 are objects (for example, a device, an element, a circuit, a wiring, an electrode, a terminal, a conductive film, a layer, etc.).

[0274] In addition, even when components that are independent on a circuit diagram are shown as being electrically connected to each other, one component may have the functions of multiple components. For example, when a part of a wiring also functions as an electrode, one conductive film has both the functions of a wiring and an electrode. Therefore, the term "electrical connection" in this specification also includes such a case where one conductive film has the functions of multiple components. [Explanation of symbols]

[0275] CC(G) Color conversion layer CC(R) Color conversion layer CI Control Information CP conductive material DS Detection Information DX drive circuit DY drive circuit FPC1 Flexible Printed Circuit Board II. Input information IND Index Image KB structure MD Transistor MDX Transistor MDY Transistor NP Navigation Panel TN Thumbnail Image VI Image Information X(i) Conductive film Y1(j) Conductive film Y2(j) Conductive film 104 Conductive film 106 Insulating film 108 Semiconductor film 108A area 108B area 108C area 112A conductive film 112B Conductive film 116 Insulating film 116A Insulating film 116B Insulating film 118 Insulating film 118A Insulating film 118B Insulating film 120 Functional Layers 191X opening 191Y2 opening 200 Information processing device 210 Arithmetic equipment 211 Arithmetic section 212 Storage section 213 Artificial Intelligence Department 214 Transmission Line 215 Input / Output Interface 220 I / O device 230 Display section 231 areas 233 Timing Controller 234 Expansion circuit 235 Image Processing Circuit 238 Control Unit 240 Input section 241 Detection Area 250 Detection unit 290 Communications Department 520 Functional Layer 521 Insulating film 521A Insulating film 521B Insulating film 550B element 550G element 550R element 551 Electrode 552 Electrode 553 layers 553EM Light-emitting layer 553N Cladding layer 553P Cladding layer 573 Insulating Film 591X opening 591Y2 opening 700 Function Panel 700TP Function Panel 702 pixels 702B pixels 702G pixels 702R pixels 703 pixels 802 Detector 5200B Information Processing Equipment 5210 Arithmetic unit 5220 I / O device 5230 Display section 5240 Input Unit 5250 Detector 5290 Communications Department 5700 Electronic equipment 5701 Display Panel 5702 Case 5703 Optical components 5704 Mounting part 5706 Display area 5707 Frame 5708 Nose pad 5712 Reflector 5713 Reflective surface 5715 light 5716 Transmitted light 5717 Battery 5718 Wireless Power Supply Module 5719 Touch Sensor Module 5720 finger

Claims

1. A set of pixels; A first functional layer; A second functional layer, the set of pixels comprises a first pixel and a second pixel; The first pixel comprises a first element, the second pixel comprises a second element; The first element comprises a first electrode, a second electrode, and a layer including a light-emitting material; the layer including the light-emitting material has a region sandwiched between the first electrode and the second electrode; the layer containing a light-emitting material contains gallium nitride; the first functional layer comprises a first insulating film; the first insulating film includes a first opening and a second opening; the second functional layer includes a third insulating film, a first driving circuit, and a second driving circuit; the third insulating film is in contact with the first insulating film, the third insulating film includes a third opening and a fourth opening; the first drive circuit comprises a first transistor; the first transistor is electrically connected to the first electrode through the first opening and the third opening; the second drive circuit comprises a second transistor; the second transistor is electrically connected to the second electrode through the second opening and the fourth opening.

2. In claim 1, the first functional layer comprises a second insulating film; the first insulating film has a region between the first insulating film and the second insulating film, the region sandwiching the first element; the first insulating film has a region sandwiching the second element between the first insulating film and the second insulating film, the second insulating film has a function of isolating the second element from the first element; Function panel.

3. In claim 1 or 2, the first pixel comprises a color conversion layer; the color conversion layer has a function of converting the color of the light emitted by the first element into a different color; the second pixel displays a color of light emitted by the second element; The second element emits light of the same color as the light emitted by the first element.

4. In claim 1 or 2, the first pixel comprises a color conversion layer; the color conversion layer has a function of converting the color of the light emitted by the first element into a different color; the second pixel displays a color of light emitted by the second element; The second element has the same emissive material as the first element.

5. In any one of claims 1 to 4, Having an area, the region includes a group of a set of pixels, another group of a set of pixels, a first conductive film, and a second conductive film; The group of pixels is arranged in a row direction, the group of a set of pixels includes the set of pixels, The group of pixels is electrically connected to the first conductive film, The set of pixels of the other group are arranged in a column direction intersecting the row direction, the other group of a set of pixels includes the set of pixels, The set of pixels of the other group is electrically connected to the second conductive film.

6. A control unit and a functional panel according to any one of claims 1 to 5, The control unit is supplied with image information and control information, The control unit generates information based on the image information, The control unit generates a control signal based on the control information, The control unit provides the information and the control signal; the functional panel is supplied with the information and the control signal; The set of pixels displays based on the information.

7. An input unit and a display unit, The display unit includes a functional panel according to any one of claims 1 to 5, The input unit includes a sensing area, The input unit detects an object approaching the detection area, An input / output device, wherein the sensing area has an area that overlaps with the set of pixels.

8. A computing device and an input / output device, The computing device is provided with input information or sensed information; The arithmetic unit generates control information and image information based on the input information or the detection information, the computing device provides the control information and the image information; the input / output device supplies the input information and the sensed information; the input / output device is supplied with the control information and the image information; the input / output device includes a display unit, an input unit, and a detection unit; The display unit includes a functional panel according to any one of claims 1 to 5, The display unit displays the image information based on the control information, The input unit generates the input information, The detection unit generates the detection information.

9. An information processing device comprising: one or more of a keyboard, a hardware button, a pointing device, a touch sensor, an illuminance sensor, an imaging device, a voice input device, a gaze input device, and a posture detection device; and the functional panel according to any one of claims 1 to 5.

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