Display devices and display panels

Abstract

To provide a display device capable of controlling the viewing angle of a specific area of a display panel.SOLUTION: An exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure relates to a display device. Specifically, the display device comprises a first narrow angle control line electrically connected to a first viewing angle control circuit, a first wide angle control line electrically connected to the first viewing angle control circuit, and a first sub-pixel electrically connected to the first viewing angle control circuit, so as to control the viewing angle of a specific area of a display panel.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

Technical Field

[0001] Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to a display device and a display panel.

Background Art

[0002] With the development of the information society, the requirements for display devices for displaying images have increased in various forms. In recent years, various display devices such as liquid crystal display devices and organic light emitting display devices have been utilized.

[0003] An image can be displayed through a display panel. The image has a predetermined viewing angle and can be displayed from the display panel.

[0004] According to the adjustment of the viewing angle, the image can be displayed in a wide angle or a narrow angle.

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0005] However, there is a technical problem that it is difficult to freely adjust the viewing angle of a partial region of the display panel.

[0006] Therefore, embodiments of the present disclosure provide a display device capable of controlling the viewing angle of a specific region of a display panel.

[0007] Embodiments of the present disclosure provide a display device capable of simultaneously controlling the viewing angle with respect to the left - right direction and the up - down direction.

[0008] Embodiments of the present disclosure provide a display device capable of low power through free viewing angle control.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0009] Embodiments of the present disclosure provide a display device including a first viewing angle control circuit, a first narrow-angle control line electrically connected to the first viewing angle control circuit, a first wide-angle control line electrically connected to the first viewing angle control circuit, and a first subpixel electrically connected to the first viewing angle control circuit.

[0010] Embodiments of the present disclosure provide a display panel comprising a first pixel circuit electrically connected to a first narrow-angle control line and a first wide-angle control line, a second pixel circuit electrically connected to the first narrow-angle control line and the first wide-angle control line, and a third pixel circuit electrically connected to the second narrow-angle control line and the second wide-angle control line, wherein the viewing angle of the light emitted from the second and third pixel circuits is wide-angle, and the viewing angle of the light emitted from the first pixel circuit is narrow-angle. [Effects of the Invention]

[0011] According to the embodiments of this disclosure, a display device is provided that can control the viewing angle of a specific area of ​​the display panel.

[0012] According to the embodiments of this disclosure, a display device can be provided that can simultaneously control the viewing angle in the left-right and up-down directions.

[0013] According to embodiments of this disclosure, a low-power display device can be provided through flexible viewing angle control. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0014] [Figure 1] This is a system configuration diagram of a display device according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 2] This figure relates to a display panel according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, which is arranged in which a number of subpixels that emit light at a narrow or wide angle are arranged. [Figure 3] This figure relates to a display panel according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, which is arranged in which a number of subpixels that emit light at a narrow or wide angle are arranged. [Figure 4] This figure relates to a display panel according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, which is arranged in which a number of subpixels that emit light at a narrow or wide angle are arranged. [Figure 5] An exemplary diagram of a display panel including a wide-angle region and a narrow-angle region according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. [Figure 6] An exemplary diagram of a display panel including a wide-angle region and a narrow-angle region according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. [Figure 7] An exemplary diagram of a display panel controlled by local narrow-angle region driving according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. [Figure 8] A diagram related to a display panel including a number of pixel circuits according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. [Figure 9] A diagram related to a partial configuration of a subpixel and a viewing angle control circuit according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. [Figure 10] A diagram related to a partial configuration of a subpixel and a viewing angle control circuit according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. [Figure 11] A diagram related to a first subpixel and a first viewing angle control circuit according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. [Figure 12] An operation timing diagram of a first subpixel and a first viewing angle control circuit according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. [Figure 13] An operation timing diagram of a first subpixel and a first viewing angle control circuit according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. [Figure 14] A diagram related to a first subpixel and a first viewing angle control circuit according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. [Figure 15] A diagram related to a first subpixel and a first viewing angle control circuit according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. [Figure 16] A diagram related to a first subpixel and a first viewing angle control circuit according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. [Figure 17] A diagram related to a number of subpixels and a first viewing angle control circuit according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

Mode for Carrying Out the Invention

[0015] Hereinafter, some embodiments of the present disclosure will be described in detail with reference to exemplary drawings. When adding reference numerals to the components of each drawing, the same components can be assigned the same numerals as much as possible even if they are shown on different drawings. Note that in the description of the present disclosure, if it is determined that a specific description of a related known configuration or function obscures the gist of the present disclosure, the detailed description thereof may be omitted. When terms such as "including", "having", and "performed" are used in this specification, other parts may be added unless "only" is used. When a component is expressed in the singular, it may include the case where a plurality are included unless otherwise explicitly stated.

[0016] In addition, when describing the components of the present disclosure, terms such as first, second, A, B, (a), (b), etc. can be used. These terms are for distinguishing the components from other components, and the essence, order, procedure, number, etc. of the components are not limited by these terms.

[0017] In the description of the positional relationship of components, when it is described that two or more components "are connected", "are coupled", or "are joined", etc., it should be understood that two or more components can be directly "connected", "coupled", or "joined", but it is also possible that another component "intervenes" between two or more components and they are "connected", "coupled", or "joined". Here, the other component may be included in one or more of the two or more components that are "connected", "coupled", or "joined" to each other.

[0018] In the description of the temporal flow relationship regarding components, operation methods, manufacturing methods, etc., for example, when the temporal front-back relationship or flow front-back relationship is described by "after", "subsequent to", "after", "before", etc., it can include the case where it is not continuous unless "immediately" or "directly" is used.

[0019] On the other hand, when referring to numerical values ​​or corresponding information (e.g., levels) for components, it can be interpreted that these numerical values ​​or corresponding information include a range of errors that may arise due to various factors (e.g., process factors, internal or external shocks, noise, etc.), even without further explicit mention.

[0020] Various embodiments of this disclosure will be described in detail below with reference to the attached drawings.

[0021] Figure 1 is a system configuration diagram of a display device 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0022] Referring to Figure 1, the display device 100 according to this embodiment may include a display panel 110 on which a large number of data lines DL and a large number of gate lines GL are arranged, and a large number of subpixels SP connected to the large number of data lines DL and the large number of gate lines GL are arranged, and a drive circuit for driving the display panel 110.

[0023] Functionally, the drive circuit may include a data drive circuit 120 that drives a number of data lines DL, a gate drive circuit 130 that drives a number of gate lines GL, and a controller 140 that controls the data drive circuit 120 and the gate drive circuit 130.

[0024] In the display panel 110, multiple data lines DL and multiple gate lines GL can be arranged intersecting each other. For example, multiple data lines DL can be arranged in rows or columns, and multiple gate lines GL can be arranged in columns or rows. For the sake of explanation, in the following, we will assume that multiple data lines DL are arranged in rows and multiple gate lines GL are arranged in columns.

[0025] The controller 140 controls the data drive circuit 120 and the gate drive circuit 130 by supplying various control signals DCS and GCS necessary for their operation.

[0026] Such a controller 140 starts scanning according to the timing of its realization in each frame, outputs video data DATA which has been switched to match the data signal format used by the data drive circuit 120 from the input video data received from the outside, and controls the data drive at the appropriate timing in accordance with the scan.

[0027] The aforementioned controller 140 receives various timing signals from an external source (e.g., a host system) along with the input video data, including a vertical synchronization signal Vsync, a horizontal synchronization signal Hsync, an input data enable (DE) signal, and a clock signal CLK.

[0028] In addition to outputting video data DATA that has been switched to match the data signal format used by the data drive circuit 120 based on input video data received from an external source, the controller 140 also receives timing signals such as the vertical synchronization signal Vsync, the horizontal synchronization signal Hsync, the input DE signal, and the clock signal, and generates various control signals to output to the data drive circuit 120 and the gate drive circuit 130 in order to control the data drive circuit 120 and the gate drive circuit 130.

[0029] Such a controller 140 may be a timing controller used in conventional display technology, or a control device that includes a timing controller and can further perform other control functions.

[0030] The controller 140 can be configured with separate components from the data drive circuit 120, or it can be integrated with the data drive circuit 120 to form an integrated circuit.

[0031] The data drive circuit 120 receives video data DATA from the controller 140 and drives multiple data lines DL by supplying data voltage to them. Here, the data drive circuit 120 is also called the source drive circuit.

[0032] The data drive circuit 120 can be configured to include at least one source-driver integrated circuit (S-DIC). Each source-driver integrated circuit (S-DIC) may include a shift register, a latch circuit, a digital-to-analog converter (DAC), an output buffer, and the like. Each source-driver integrated circuit (S-DIC) may optionally further include an analog-to-digital converter (ADC).

[0033] Each source driver integrated circuit (S-DIC) may be connected to the bonding pad of the display panel 110 using tape automated bonding (TAB), chip-on-glass (COG), or chip-on-panel (COP) methods, or it may be directly placed on the display panel 110, or it may be integrated and placed on the display panel 110. In addition, each source driver integrated circuit (S-DIC) can also be configured using a chip-on-film (COF) method, where it is connected to the display panel 110 and mounted on a source-circuit film.

[0034] The gate drive circuit 130 sequentially drives multiple gate lines GL by sequentially supplying scan signals to them. Here, the gate drive circuit 130 is also called a scan drive circuit.

[0035] The gate drive circuit 130 may include a shift register, a level shifter, and the like.

[0036] The gate drive circuit 130 may be connected to the bonding pad of the display panel 110 using a tape automated bonding (TAB) method, a chip-on-glass (COG) method, or a chip-on-panel (COP) method, or it may be configured as a GIP (Gate In Panel) type and directly placed on the display panel 110, or it may be integrated and placed on the display panel 110. Alternatively, the gate drive circuit 130 may be configured as a chip-on-film (COF) method, consisting of a number of gate driver integrated circuits (G-DICs) and mounted on a gate-circuit film connected to the display panel 110.

[0037] The gate drive circuit 130 sequentially supplies on-voltage or off-voltage scan signals to multiple gate lines GL under the control of the controller 140.

[0038] When a specific gate line is opened by the gate drive circuit 130, the data drive circuit 120 converts the video data DATA received from the controller 140 into an analog data voltage and supplies it to multiple data lines DL.

[0039] The data drive circuit 120 may be located on only one side of the display panel 110 (for example, the top or bottom), or it may be located on both sides of the display panel 110 (for example, the top and bottom) depending on the drive method, panel design method, etc.

[0040] The gate drive circuit 130 may be located on only one side of the display panel 110 (for example, the left or right side), or it may be located on both sides of the display panel 110 (for example, the left and right sides) depending on the drive method, panel design method, etc.

[0041] The numerous gate lines GL arranged on the display panel 110 may include numerous scan lines SCL, numerous sense lines SENL, and numerous light emission control lines EML. Scan lines SCL, sense lines SENL, and light emission control lines EML are wirings that transmit different types of gate signals (scan signals, sense signals, and light emission control signals) to the gate nodes of different types of transistors (scan transistors, sense transistors, and light emission control transistors). This will be explained below with reference to Figure 2.

[0042] The display device 100 according to this embodiment may be a self-emissive display such as an OLED (Organic Light Emitting Diode) display, a quantum dot display, or a micro LED (Micro Light Emitting Diode) display.

[0043] If the display device 100 according to this embodiment is an OLED display, each subpixel SP may include an organic light-emitting diode (OLED) that emits light itself as a light-emitting element. If the display device 100 according to this embodiment is a quantum dot display, each subpixel SP may include a light-emitting element made of a quantum dot, which is a semiconductor crystal that emits light itself. If the display device 100 according to this embodiment is a micro-LED display, each subpixel SP may include a micro-LED (Micro Light Emitting Diode) that emits light itself and is made from inorganic material as a light-emitting element.

[0044] On the other hand, the light emitted through the display panel 110 can be emitted from the display panel 110 at a predetermined viewing angle. A single frame image can be displayed on the display panel 110 with each of the numerous subpixels SP emitting light. When one subpixel SP emits light, that light is emitted at a predetermined angle. For example, each of the numerous subpixels SP can emit light within a predetermined viewing angle range, such as 30 degrees, 60 degrees, 120 degrees, or 150 degrees. If the viewing angle is n degrees (where n is a natural number greater than or equal to 1), the left may be n / 2 degrees and the right may be n / 2 degrees, with respect to the front from which the light is emitted. When the viewing angle is relatively large, it may be called a "wide angle," "wide viewing angle," or "broad viewing angle," and when the viewing angle is relatively small, it may be called a "narrow angle," "narrow viewing angle," or "broad viewing angle."

[0045] The viewing angle of the display panel 110 may be fixed. Alternatively, the viewing angle of the display panel 110 may be variable. For example, the viewing angle of the display panel 110 can be controlled via an optical control film (LCF), a lens layer, or other viewing angle control structures.

[0046] One example of a method for adjusting the viewing angle of the display panel 110 is that a single subpixel SP may contain two light-emitting elements. The two light-emitting elements may be a first light-emitting element and a second light-emitting element. The first light-emitting element may be a light-emitting element for narrow-angle driving, and the second light-emitting element may be a light-emitting element for wide-angle driving. By selectively driving the first and second light-emitting elements, the frame image can be displayed on the display panel 110 at a narrow or wide angle.

[0047] The following describes in detail how to drive the display device 100, which can be switched between narrow-angle and wide-angle displays.

[0048] Figures 2, 3, and 4 illustrate a display panel 110 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, which is arranged in which a number of subpixels that emit light at a narrow or wide angle are positioned.

[0049] Referring to Figure 2, we can see the display panel 110, which has a large number of subpixels arranged on it.

[0050] Numerous subpixels (SPs) can be arranged in a matrix.

[0051] Multiple subpixels SP can be grouped in the column direction of the display panel 110. That is, the display panel 110 can contain multiple subpixel groups SPG.

[0052] Referring to Figure 2, for the sake of explanation, we assume that the display panel 110 has 20 subpixels SP. The display panel 110 may also have 5 subpixel groups SPG. Each of the subpixel groups SPG may contain 4 subpixels.

[0053] Referring to Figure 2, the first subpixel group SPG1 may be located at the leftmost position of the display panel 110, and the fifth subpixel group SPG5 may be located at the rightmost position of the display panel 110. Between the first subpixel group SPG1 and the fifth subpixel group SPG5, the second subpixel group SPG2, the third subpixel group SPG3, and the fourth subpixel group SPG4 may be located.

[0054] The first subpixel group SPG1 can be electrically connected to the first narrow-angle control line P1 and the first wide-angle control line S1. The first narrow-angle control line P1 and the first wide-angle control line S1 can be electrically connected to the subpixels included in the first subpixel group SPG1.

[0055] The second subpixel group SPG2 can be electrically connected to the second narrow-angle control line P2 and the second wide-angle control line S2. The second narrow-angle control line P2 and the second wide-angle control line S2 can be electrically connected to the subpixels included in the second subpixel group SPG2.

[0056] The third subpixel group SPG3 can be electrically connected to the third narrow-angle control line P3 and the third wide-angle control line S3. The third narrow-angle control line P3 and the third wide-angle control line S3 can be electrically connected to the subpixels included in the third subpixel group SPG3.

[0057] The fourth subpixel group SPG4 can be electrically connected to the fourth narrow-angle control line P4 and the fourth wide-angle control line S4. The fourth narrow-angle control line P4 and the fourth wide-angle control line S4 can be electrically connected to the subpixels included in the fourth subpixel group SPG4.

[0058] The fifth subpixel group SPG5 can be electrically connected to the fifth narrow-angle control line P5 and the fifth wide-angle control line S5. The fifth narrow-angle control line P5 and the fifth wide-angle control line S5 can be electrically connected to the subpixels included in the fifth subpixel group SPG5.

[0059] Multiple subpixel groups (SPGs) can emit light at a wide or narrow angle in response to control signals supplied to the narrow-angle control line P and the wide-angle control line S.

[0060] Referring to Figure 2, the subpixel groups SPG are grouped in the column direction, but depending on the arrangement of the narrow-angle control line P and the wide-angle control line S, the subpixel groups SPG can also be grouped in the row direction.

[0061] Each of the numerous subpixel SPs may contain multiple transistors, capacitors, one or more light-emitting elements, etc.

[0062] A multi-subpixel SP may include one drive transistor (TDR) and one or more light-emitting elements (EDs), and can be designed in various ways, such as 2T1C, 3T1C, or 6T1C. A multi-subpixel SP may be a subpixel that does not require characteristic value compensation, or it may be a subpixel to which an internal compensation method is applied, or a subpixel to which an external compensation method is applied. In other words, the specific structure of a subpixel SP can be designed in a variety of ways, so below we will focus on the drive transistor (TDR) and light-emitting elements (EDs) included in the subpixel SP, and may omit explanations of other elements.

[0063] Referring to Figure 2, we can see a portion of the equivalent circuit of one subpixel SP_a included in the first subpixel group SPG1.

[0064] The subpixel SP_a may include a drive transistor TDR, a first light emission control transistor Ts, a second light emission control transistor Tp, a first light-emitting element ED_S, a second light-emitting element ED_P, and so on.

[0065] A drive current Id may flow through the drive transistor TDR depending on the voltage supplied to the gate node of the drive transistor TDR. The drive current Id can be supplied to the first light-emitting element ED_S or the second light-emitting element ED_P. The first light-emitting element ED_S and the second light-emitting element ED_P can emit light at a brightness corresponding to the drive current Id.

[0066] The first light-emitting control transistor Ts can be electrically connected between the drive transistor TDR and the first light-emitting element ED_S. The gate node of the first light-emitting control transistor Ts may be supplied with a wide-angle control signal S_sel. In response to the wide-angle control signal S_sel, the first light-emitting control transistor Ts can control the electrical connection relationship between the drive transistor TDR and the first light-emitting element ED_S. The wide-angle control signal S_sel may be a voltage of a predetermined size and can be represented as a high-level signal or a low-level signal.

[0067] The second light-emitting control transistor Tp can be electrically connected between the drive transistor TDR and the second light-emitting element ED_P. The gate node of the second light-emitting control transistor Tp may be supplied with a narrow-angle control signal P_sel. Depending on the narrow-angle control signal P_sel, the second light-emitting control transistor Tp can control the electrical connection relationship between the drive transistor TDR and the second light-emitting element ED_P. The narrow-angle control signal P_sel may be a voltage of a predetermined magnitude and can be represented as a high-level signal or a low-level signal.

[0068] Referring to Figure 3, when the first light-emitting control transistor Ts is turned on and the second light-emitting control transistor Tp is turned off, the first light-emitting element ED_S may be supplied with a drive current Id. When the first light-emitting element ED_S emits light, the subpixel SP_a can emit light while maintaining a wide-angle WA.

[0069] Referring to Figure 4, when the second light emission control transistor Tp is turned on and the first light emission control transistor Ts is turned off, the second light-emitting element ED_P may be supplied with a drive current Id. When the second light-emitting element ED_P emits light, the subpixel SP_a can emit light while maintaining a narrow NA.

[0070] When subpixel SP_a emits light at a wide angle WA, the viewing angle may be wider than when subpixel SP_a emits light at a narrow angle NA. In this case, not only users in front of the display panel 110 but also users on the sides of the display panel 110 can see the image displayed on the display panel 110. When the viewing angle is wide, all users located within the wide viewing angle can see the image, so this can be called "shared mode," "shared drive," or "shared drive."

[0071] When subpixel SP_a emits light with a narrow NA, the viewing angle may be narrower than when subpixel SP_a emits light with a wide WA. In this case, only users directly in front of or near the front of the display panel 110 can see the image displayed on the display panel 110. Since a narrow viewing angle means that only users located within that narrow viewing angle can see the image, this can be referred to as "private life mode," "privacy mode," or "privacy drive."

[0072] When the first light-emitting element ED_S included in the subpixel SP emits light, the subpixel SP may be a subpixel SP located in the wide-angle region SA. That is, the area of ​​the display panel 110 where the first light-emitting element ED_S emits light may be the wide-angle region SA.

[0073] When the second light-emitting element ED_P included in the subpixel SP emits light, the subpixel SP may be located in the narrow-angle region PA. That is, the area of ​​the display panel 110 where the second light-emitting element ED_P emits light may be the narrow-angle region PA.

[0074] In the case of a wide-angle region SA, the first light-emitting element ED_S may emit light over a wide field of view, thereby displaying an image over a wide field of view in the wide-angle region SA. Alternatively, the field of view can be adjusted through a light refraction structure such as a lens or field of view adjustment layer placed on the first light-emitting element ED_S.

[0075] In the case of a narrow-angle region PA, the second light-emitting element ED_P may emit light at a narrow field of view, thereby displaying an image at a narrow field of view in the narrow-angle region PA. Alternatively, the field of view can be adjusted through optical refraction structures such as lenses or field of view adjustment layers placed on the second light-emitting element ED_P.

[0076] Figures 5 and 6 are illustrative diagrams of a display panel 110 including a wide-angle region SA and a narrow-angle region PA according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0077] Figure 7 is an illustrative diagram of a display panel 110 controlled by local narrow-angle area driving according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0078] Referring to Figure 5, a portion of the display panel 110 may be a wide-angle region SA, and the remaining portion of the display panel 110 may be a narrow-angle region PA. The wide-angle region SA of the display panel 110 may contain a first subpixel group SPG1, a second subpixel group SPG2, a third subpixel group SPG3, and a fourth subpixel group SPG4. The narrow-angle region PA of the display panel 110 may contain a fifth subpixel group SPG5. That is, the first to fourth subpixel groups SPG1 to SPG4 can emit light at a wide angle, and the fifth subpixel group SPG5 can emit light at a narrow angle.

[0079] Referring to Figure 6, a portion of the display panel 110 may be a wide-angle region SA, and the remaining portion of the display panel 110 may be a narrow-angle region PA. The wide-angle region SA of the display panel 110 may contain a first subpixel group SPG1 and a second subpixel group SPG2. The narrow-angle region PA of the display panel 110 may contain a third subpixel group SPG3, a fourth subpixel group SPG4, and a fifth subpixel group SPG5. That is, the first subpixel group SPG1 and the second subpixel group SPG2 can emit light at a wide angle, while the third subpixel group SPG3 to the fifth subpixel group SPG5 can emit light at a narrow angle.

[0080] Referring to Figures 5 and 6, the narrow-angle control line P and the wide-angle control line S can be arranged in the column direction of the display panel 110, and the narrow-angle control line P and the wide-angle control line S can be electrically connected to a number of subpixel groups SPG.

[0081] The narrow-angle control lines P and wide-angle control lines S, arranged in the column direction, are electrically connected to the subpixel group SPG, which is grouped in the column direction. Therefore, the wide-angle region SA or narrow-angle region PA can only be controlled in the column direction. For example, the left-hand region, which is part of the display panel 110, may be the narrow-angle region PA, while the right-hand region, which is the other part of the display panel 110, may be the wide-angle region SA. For the sake of explanation, the column direction has been used as an example, but the row direction is also possible. That is, the narrow-angle region PA or wide-angle region SA of the display panel 110 can only be controlled in either the left-right or up-down direction.

[0082] Referring to Figure 7, we can see a display panel 110 in which the viewing angle in the left-right and up-down directions is controlled simultaneously. Referring to Figure 7, we can see an example in which the central area of ​​the display panel 110 is the narrow-angle area PA, and the other areas of the display panel 110 are the wide-angle area SA. The simultaneous control of the viewing angle in the left-right and up-down directions can be called "local SPM," "local viewing angle control," or "local viewing angle mode."

[0083] In other words, embodiments of this disclosure can provide a display device that can control the viewing angle of a specific area of ​​a display panel.

[0084] The embodiments of this disclosure can provide a display device that can simultaneously control the viewing angle in the left-right and up-down directions.

[0085] Embodiments of this disclosure can provide a low-power display device through flexible viewing angle control. These embodiments will be described in detail below.

[0086] Figure 8 is a diagram relating to a display panel 110 including a number of pixel circuits PC according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0087] Referring to Figure 8, the display panel 110 may include a number of pixel circuits PC, a number of narrow-angle control lines P, and a number of wide-angle control lines S.

[0088] Referring to Figure 8, we can see a display panel 110 with 16 pixel circuits PC, 4 narrow-angle control lines P, and 4 wide-angle control lines S. The number of pixel circuits PC, narrow-angle control lines P, and wide-angle control lines S is not limited to this.

[0089] One narrow-angle control line P and one wide-angle control line S can be electrically connected to multiple pixel circuits PC.

[0090] Referring to Figure 8, the first narrow-angle control line P1 can be electrically connected to the first pixel circuit PC1, the second pixel circuit PC2, the third pixel circuit PC3, and the fourth pixel circuit PC4.

[0091] Referring to Figure 8, the first wide-angle control line S1 can be electrically connected to the first pixel circuit PC1, the second pixel circuit PC2, the third pixel circuit PC3, and the fourth pixel circuit PC4.

[0092] Referring to Figure 8, the second narrow-angle control line P2 can be electrically connected to the fifth pixel circuit PC5, the sixth pixel circuit PC6, the seventh pixel circuit PC7, and the eighth pixel circuit PC8.

[0093] Referring to Figure 8, the second wide-angle control line S2 can be electrically connected to the fifth pixel circuit PC5, the sixth pixel circuit PC6, the seventh pixel circuit PC7, and the eighth pixel circuit PC8.

[0094] Referring to Figure 8, the third narrow-angle control line P3 can be electrically connected to the ninth pixel circuit PC9, the tenth pixel circuit PC10, the eleventh pixel circuit PC11, and the twelfth pixel circuit PC12.

[0095] Referring to Figure 8, the third wide-angle control line S3 can be electrically connected to the ninth pixel circuit PC9, the tenth pixel circuit PC10, the eleventh pixel circuit PC11, and the twelfth pixel circuit PC12.

[0096] Referring to Figure 8, the fourth narrow-angle control line P4 can be electrically connected to the 13th pixel circuit PC13, the 14th pixel circuit PC14, the 15th pixel circuit PC15, and the 16th pixel circuit PC16.

[0097] Referring to Figure 8, the fourth wide-angle control line S4 can be electrically connected to the 13th pixel circuit PC13, the 14th pixel circuit PC14, the 15th pixel circuit PC15, and the 16th pixel circuit PC16.

[0098] Multiple pixel circuits PC can include one or more subpixels SP and one viewing angle control circuit VCC.

[0099] Referring to Figure 8, each of the numerous pixel circuits PC can include one subpixel SP and one viewing angle control circuit VCC.

[0100] Referring to Figure 8, we can see the first pixel circuit PC1 located in the first region A1.

[0101] The first pixel circuit PC1 may include a first subpixel SP1 and a first viewing angle control circuit VCC1.

[0102] The first field of view control circuit VCC1 can be electrically connected to the first subpixel SP1.

[0103] Referring to Figure 8, the first field of view control circuit VCC1 can be electrically connected to the first narrow-angle control line P1 and the first wide-angle control line S1.

[0104] The first field of view control circuit VCC1 can control the field of view of the light emitted from the first subpixel SP1 based on signals supplied via the first narrow-angle control line P1 and the first wide-angle control line S1.

[0105] The characteristics of the subpixel SP and field of view control circuit VCC included in the other pixel circuits PC, excluding the first pixel circuit PC1, may be the same as those of the first subpixel SP1 and first field of view control circuit VCC1 included in the first pixel circuit PC1. Therefore, the detailed operation of numerous pixel circuits PC will be explained below using the first pixel circuit PC1 as an example.

[0106] Figures 9 and 10 are diagrams relating to a partial configuration of the subpixel SP and the viewing angle control circuit VCC according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0107] Referring to Figures 9 and 10, we can see a partial configuration of the first subpixel SP1 and the first viewing angle control circuit VCC1 included in the first pixel circuit PC1. The transistors shown in Figures 9 and 10 are shown as P-type, but are not limited to this and may consist only of N-type transistors. Alternatively, both P-type and N-type transistors may be included.

[0108] The first subpixel SP1 can include numerous transistors, capacitors, and two or more light-emitting elements. The first subpixel SP1 can be designed in various ways, such as 2T1C, 3T1C, or 6T1C. Since the specific structure of the first subpixel SP1 can be designed in various ways, the following explanation will focus on the driver transistor TDR and light-emitting element ED included in the subpixel SP, and explanations of other elements may be omitted.

[0109] Referring to Figures 9 and 10, the first subpixel SP1 may include a drive transistor TDR, a first light emission control transistor Ts, a second light emission control transistor Tp, a first light-emitting element ED_S, a second light-emitting element ED_P, and so on.

[0110] A drive current Id may flow through the drive transistor TDR depending on the voltage supplied to the gate node of the drive transistor TDR. The drive current Id can be supplied to the first light-emitting element ED_S or the second light-emitting element ED_P. The first light-emitting element ED_S and the second light-emitting element ED_P can emit light at a brightness corresponding to the drive current Id.

[0111] The first light-emitting control transistor Ts can be electrically connected between the drive transistor TDR and the first light-emitting element ED_S. The gate node of the first light-emitting control transistor Ts may be supplied with a wide-angle control signal S_sel. In response to the wide-angle control signal S_sel, the first light-emitting control transistor Ts can control the electrical connection relationship between the drive transistor TDR and the first light-emitting element ED_S.

[0112] The first light-emitting element ED_S can be electrically connected between the first light-emitting control transistor Ts and the node to which the base voltage VSS is supplied.

[0113] A second light-emitting control transistor Tp can be electrically connected between the drive transistor TDR and the second light-emitting element ED_P. The gate node of the second light-emitting control transistor Tp may be supplied with a narrow-angle control signal P_sel. Depending on the narrow-angle control signal P_sel, the second light-emitting control transistor Tp can control the electrical connection between the drive transistor TDR and the second light-emitting element ED_P.

[0114] The second light-emitting element ED_P can be electrically connected between the second light-emitting control transistor Tp and the node to which the base voltage VSS is supplied.

[0115] The first viewing angle control circuit VCC1 can be electrically connected to the first subpixel SP1, the first wide-angle control line S1, and the first narrow-angle control line P1. Based on the signals supplied from the first wide-angle control line S1 and the first narrow-angle control line P1, the first viewing angle control circuit VCC1 can control the viewing angle of the light emitted from the first subpixel SP1.

[0116] The first field of view control circuit VCC1 may include a first field of view control transistor Tss, a second field of view control transistor Tps, a first control capacitor C1, and a second control capacitor C2.

[0117] The first field of view control transistor Tss can be electrically connected between the fifth connection node Nc5 and the third connection node Nc3. The first field of view control transistor Tss can be electrically connected to the first wide-angle control line S1 via the third connection node Nc3. The gate node of the first field of view control transistor Tss can be electrically connected to the fourth connection node Nc4. The gate node of the first field of view control transistor Tss may be supplied with the first scan signal Scan1.

[0118] The second field of view control transistor Tps can be electrically connected between the sixth connection node Nc6 and the second connection node Nc2. The second field of view control transistor Tps can be electrically connected to the first narrow-angle control line P1 via the second connection node Nc2. The gate node of the second field of view control transistor Tps can be electrically connected to the fourth connection node Nc4. The gate node of the second field of view control transistor Tps may be supplied with the first scan signal Scan1.

[0119] The first control capacitor C1 can be electrically connected between the first connection node Nc1 and the fifth connection node Nc5. The first connection node Nc1 may be supplied with a control reference voltage Vcr. The fifth connection node Nc5 can be electrically connected to the gate node of the first light emission control transistor Ts.

[0120] The second control capacitor C2 can be electrically connected between the first connection node Nc1 and the sixth connection node Nc6. The first connection node Nc1 may be supplied with a control reference voltage Vcr. The sixth connection node Nc6 can be electrically connected to the gate node of the second light emission control transistor Tp.

[0121] The first viewing angle control circuit VCC1 can control the on / off operation of the first light emission control transistor Ts and the second light emission control transistor Tp based on signals supplied from the first wide-angle control line S1 and the first narrow-angle control line P1.

[0122] Referring to Figure 9, it can be confirmed that the first light emission control transistor Ts is in the turned-on state and the second light emission control transistor Tp is in the turned-off state. The control method for maintaining the first light emission control transistor Ts in the turned-on state while maintaining the second light emission control transistor Tp in the turned-off state is as follows.

[0123] A first scan signal, Scan, for maintaining the first field of view control transistor Tss and the second field of view control transistor Tps in the turned-on state, can be supplied to the gate node of the first field of view control transistor Tss and the gate node of the second field of view control transistor Tps.

[0124] After the first field of view control transistor Tss and the second field of view control transistor Tps are turned on, a low-level signal may be supplied to the fifth connection node Nc5 via the first wide-angle control line S1, and a high-level signal may be supplied to the sixth connection node Nc6 via the first narrow-angle control line P1. At this time, the first connection node Nc1 may be supplied with a control reference voltage Vcr.

[0125] In other words, the first control capacitor C1 may store a first control voltage corresponding to the voltage difference between the low-level signal and the control reference voltage Vcr. At this time, the second control capacitor C2 may store a second control voltage corresponding to the voltage difference between the high-level signal and the control reference voltage Vcr.

[0126] The first control voltage is supplied to the gate node of the first light emission control transistor Ts, thereby potentially turning the first light emission control transistor Ts into the turn-on state. At this time, the second control voltage is supplied to the gate node of the second light emission control transistor Tp, thereby potentially turning the second light emission control transistor Tp into the turn-off state.

[0127] The first light-emitting element ED_S can emit light because the first light-emitting control transistor Ts is in the turned-on state and the second light-emitting control transistor Tp is in the turned-off state. When the first light-emitting element ED_S emits light, the first subpixel SP1 can emit light while maintaining a wide-angle WA.

[0128] Referring to Figure 10, it can be confirmed that the first light emission control transistor Ts is in the turn-off state and the second light emission control transistor Tp is in the turn-on state. The control method for maintaining the first light emission control transistor Ts in the turn-off state and the second light emission control transistor Tp in the turn-on state is as follows.

[0129] A first scan signal, Scan, for maintaining the first field of view control transistor Tss and the second field of view control transistor Tps in the turned-on state, can be supplied to the gate node of the first field of view control transistor Tss and the gate node of the second field of view control transistor Tps.

[0130] After the first field of view control transistor Tss and the second field of view control transistor Tps are turned on, a high-level signal may be supplied to the fifth connection node Nc5 via the first wide-angle control line S1, and a low-level signal may be supplied to the sixth connection node Nc6 via the first narrow-angle control line P1. At this time, the first connection node Nc1 may be supplied with a control reference voltage Vcr.

[0131] In other words, the first control capacitor C1 may store a second control voltage corresponding to the voltage difference between the high-level signal and the control reference voltage Vcr. At this time, the second control capacitor C2 may store a first control voltage corresponding to the voltage difference between the low-level signal and the control reference voltage Vcr.

[0132] The second control voltage is supplied to the gate node of the first light emission control transistor Ts, which can cause the first light emission control transistor Ts to turn off. At this time, the first control voltage is supplied to the gate node of the second light emission control transistor Tp, which can cause the second light emission control transistor Tp to turn on.

[0133] The second light-emitting element ED_P can emit light because the first light-emitting control transistor Ts is in the turned-off state and the second light-emitting control transistor Tp is in the turned-on state. When the second light-emitting element ED_P emits light, the first subpixel SP1 can emit light while maintaining a narrow NA.

[0134] The first subpixel SP1 can be designed in various ways, such as 2T1C, 3T1C, and 6T1C. The following describes a specific implementation of the first subpixel SP1. The specific circuit structure of the first subpixel SP1 is also applicable to other subpixel SPs besides the first subpixel SP1.

[0135] Figure 11 is a diagram relating to the first subpixel SP1 and the first field of view control circuit VCC1 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0136] Figures 12 and 13 are operation timing diagrams of the first subpixel SP1 and the first field of view control circuit VCC1 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0137] Referring to Figure 11, the first field of view control circuit VCC1 may include a first field of view control transistor Tss, a second field of view control transistor Tps, a first control capacitor C1, and a second control capacitor C2. The first field of view control circuit VCC1 shown in Figure 11 may be the same as the first field of view control circuit VCC1 shown in Figures 9 and 10.

[0138] The first subpixel SP1 may contain multiple transistors, a storage capacitor Cst, and two light-emitting elements ED_S and ED_P.

[0139] The first transistor T1 can be electrically connected between the first node N1101 and the second node N1102. The gate node of the first transistor T1 can be electrically connected to the third node N1103. The third node N1103 may be supplied with the first scan signal Scan1. The first node N1101 may be supplied with the data voltage Vdata. The first transistor T1 may be a P-type transistor.

[0140] The second transistor T2 can be electrically connected between the fourth node N1104 and the sixth node N1106. The gate node of the second transistor T2 can be electrically connected to the ninth node N1109. The ninth node N1109 may be supplied with the first light emission signal EM1. The second transistor T2 may be a P-type transistor.

[0141] The third transistor T3 can be electrically connected between the second node N1102 and the tenth node N1110. The gate node of the third transistor T3 can be electrically connected to the eighth node N1108. The eighth node N1108 may be supplied with the first light emission signal EM1. The tenth node N1110 may be supplied with the initialization voltage Vinit. The third transistor T3 may be a P-type transistor.

[0142] The fourth transistor T1 can be electrically connected between the sixth node N1106 and the seventh node N1107. The gate node of the fourth transistor T1 can be electrically connected to the eighth node N1108. The eighth node N1108 may be supplied with the first light emission signal EM1. The fourth transistor T1 may be a P-type transistor.

[0143] The fifth transistor T5 can be electrically connected between the tenth node N1110 and the eleventh node N1111. The gate node of the fifth transistor T5 can be electrically connected to the ninth node N1109. The ninth node N1109 may be supplied with the second scan signal Scan2. The fifth transistor T5 may be a P-type transistor.

[0144] The sixth transistor T6 can be electrically connected between the tenth node N1110 and the twelfth node N1112. The gate node of the sixth transistor T6 can be electrically connected to the ninth node N1109. The ninth node N1109 may be supplied with the second scan signal Scan2. The sixth transistor T6 may be a P-type transistor.

[0145] The drive transistor TDR can be electrically connected between the fifth node N1105 and the sixth node N1106. The fifth node N1105 may be supplied with the drive voltage VDD. The gate node of the drive transistor TDR can be electrically connected to the fourth node N1104. The drive transistor TDR may be a P-type transistor.

[0146] The storage capacitor Cst can be electrically connected between the second node N1102 and the fourth node N1104. The storage capacitor Cst can store a voltage equivalent to the difference between the voltage supplied to the second node N1102 and the voltage supplied to the fourth node N1104.

[0147] The first light-emitting control transistor Ts can be electrically connected between the seventh node N1107 and the eleventh node N1111. The gate node of the first light-emitting control transistor Ts can be electrically connected to the fourteenth node N1114. The first control capacitor C1 can be electrically connected between the fourteenth node N1114 and the first connection node Nc1. Therefore, the voltage stored in the first control capacitor C1 may be supplied to the fourteenth node N1114. The on / off state of the first light-emitting control transistor Ts may be controlled according to the voltage stored in the first control capacitor C1. The first light-emitting control transistor Ts may be a P-type transistor.

[0148] The first light-emitting element ED_S can be electrically connected between the 11th node N1111 and the base voltage VSS. When the first light-emitting control transistor Ts is turned on, the first light-emitting element ED_S may be supplied with a drive current, in which case the first light-emitting element ED_S can emit light.

[0149] The second light emission control transistor Tp can be electrically connected between the seventh node N1107 and the twelfth node N1112. The gate node of the second light emission control transistor Tp can be electrically connected to the thirteenth node N1113. The second control capacitor C2 can be electrically connected between the thirteenth node N1113 and the first connection node Nc1. Therefore, the voltage stored in the second control capacitor C2 may be supplied to the thirteenth node N1113. The on / off state of the second light emission control transistor Tp may be controlled according to the voltage stored in the second control capacitor C2. The second light emission control transistor Tp may be a P-type transistor.

[0150] The second light-emitting element ED_P can be electrically connected between the 12th node N1112 and the base voltage VSS. When the second light-emitting control transistor Tp is turned on, the second light-emitting element ED_P may be supplied with a drive current, in which case the second light-emitting element ED_P can emit light.

[0151] The first subpixel SP1 shown in Figure 11 may be a subpixel structure in which internal compensation is performed. The circuit structure of the first subpixel SP1 is explained with reference to Figure 11, and then the operation of the first subpixel SP1 is explained with reference to Figures 12 and 13.

[0152] Referring to Figures 12 and 13, the period during which the first subpixel SP1 is driven can include the first period T1, the second period T2, the third period T3, the fourth period T4, and the fifth period T5.

[0153] The first scan signal Scan1 may be in a high-level signal state during the first period T1, the second period T2, the fourth period T4, and the fifth period T5. The first scan signal Scan1 may be in a low-level signal state during the third period T3. When the first scan signal Scan1 is a low-level signal, the first transistor T1 may turn on and supply a data voltage Vdata to the storage capacitor Cst.

[0154] The second scan signal Scan2 may be in a high-level signal state during the first period T1, the fourth period T4, and the fifth period T5. The second scan signal Scan2 may be in a low-level signal state during the second period T2 and the third period T3. When the second scan signal Scan2 is a low-level signal, the initialization voltage Vinit may be supplied to the first subpixel SP1, and the drive voltage VDD may be supplied to the storage capacitor Cst.

[0155] The first light-emitting signal EM1 may be in a low-level signal state during the first period T1, the second period T2, and the fifth period T5. The first light-emitting signal EM1 may be in a high-level signal state during the third period T3 and the fourth period T4. When the first light-emitting signal EM1 is in a low-level signal state, the first subpixel SP1 can emit light through the light-emitting element.

[0156] The period during which a subpixel SP emits light may include an initialization period, a writing period, a maintenance period, and an emission period.

[0157] Referring to Figures 12 and 13, the initialization period may also be the second period T2.

[0158] The initialization period may be the period during which the subpixel SP is initialized by supplying an initialization voltage Vinit to the subpixel SP. During the initialization period, the first scan signal Scan1 may be in a high-level signal state, and the second scan signal Scan2 may be in a low-level signal state. Also, during the initialization period, the first light emission signal EM1 may be in a high-level signal state.

[0159] Referring to Figures 12 and 13, the writing period may also be the third period T3.

[0160] The writing period may be the period during which a voltage for controlling the drive current flowing through the drive transistor TDR is stored in the storage capacitor Cst. During the writing period, the first scan signal Scan1 may be in a low-level signal state, and the second scan signal Scan2 may also be in a low-level signal state. Furthermore, during the writing period, the first light emission signal EM1 may be in a high-level signal state.

[0161] Referring to Figures 12 and 13, the maintenance period may be the fourth period, T4.

[0162] The maintenance period may be a period for controlling the operation of the subpixel SP to ensure stable light emission. During the maintenance period, the first scan signal Scan1 may be in a high-level signal state, and the second scan signal Scan2 may be in a high-level signal state. Also, during the maintenance period, the first light emission signal EM1 may be in a high-level signal state.

[0163] Referring to Figures 12 and 13, the emission periods may be the first period T1 and the fifth period T5. The emission period advanced in the fifth period T5 is advanced later than the emission period advanced in the first period T1.

[0164] The emission period may be the period during which the light-emitting element contained in the subpixel SP emits light. During the emission period, the first scan signal Scan1 may be in a high-level signal state, and the second scan signal Scan2 may also be in a high-level signal state. Furthermore, during the emission period, the first light-emitting signal EM1 may be in a low-level signal state.

[0165] During the light emission period, the drive current flowing through the drive transistor TDR may be supplied to the light-emitting element. The light-emitting element can emit light with a brightness corresponding to the drive current.

[0166] During the light emission period, the first subpixel SP1 can emit light at a wide or narrow angle in response to signals supplied to the first wide-angle control line S1 and the first narrow-angle control line P1.

[0167] Referring to Figure 12, a low-level signal may be supplied to the first wide-angle control line S1 and a high-level signal may be supplied to the first narrow-angle control line P1. Referring to Figure 9, the first light-emitting element ED_S may emit light, and the first sub-pixel SP1 may emit light at a wide angle. In other words, the region where the first sub-pixel SP1 is located may be the wide-angle region SA.

[0168] Referring to Figure 13, a high-level signal may be supplied to the first wide-angle control line S1, and a low-level signal may be supplied to the first narrow-angle control line P1. Referring to Figure 10, the second light-emitting element ED_P then emits light, and the first subpixel SP1 can emit light at a narrow angle. That is, the region in which the first subpixel SP1 is located may be the narrow-angle region PA.

[0169] Figure 14 is a diagram relating to the first subpixel SP1 and the first viewing angle control circuit VCC1 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0170] Referring to Figure 14, the first field of view control circuit VCC1 may include a first field of view control transistor Tss, a second field of view control transistor Tps, a first control capacitor C1, and a second control capacitor C2. The first field of view control circuit VCC1 shown in Figure 14 may be the same as the first field of view control circuit VCC1 shown in Figures 9 and 10.

[0171] The first subpixel SP1 may include a number of transistors, a storage capacitor Cst, and two light-emitting elements ED_S, ED_P.

[0172] The first transistor T1 can be electrically connected between the second node N1402 and the first node N1401. The gate node of the first transistor T1 can be electrically connected to the third node N1403. The third node N1403 may be supplied with the second scan signal Scan2. The first node N1401 may be supplied with the data voltage Vdata. The first transistor T1 may be a P-type transistor.

[0173] The second transistor T2 can be electrically connected between the fourth node N1404 and the second node N1402. The fourth node N1404 may be supplied with a drive voltage VDD. The gate node of the second transistor T2 can be electrically connected to the fifth node N1405. The fifth node N1405 may be supplied with the first light emission signal EM1. The second transistor T2 may be a P-type transistor.

[0174] The third transistor T3 can be electrically connected between the sixth node N1406 and the seventh node N1407. The gate node of the third transistor T3 can be electrically connected to the eighth node N1408. The eighth node N1408 may be supplied with the second scan signal Scan2. The third transistor T3 may be a P-type transistor.

[0175] The fourth transistor T4 can be electrically connected between the seventh node N1407 and the ninth node N1409. The gate node of the fourth transistor T4 can be electrically connected to the tenth node N1410. The tenth node N1410 may be supplied with the first light emission signal EM1. The fourth transistor T4 may be a P-type transistor.

[0176] The fifth transistor T5 can be electrically connected between the sixth node N1406 and the eleventh node N1411. An initialization voltage Vini may be supplied to the eleventh node N1411. The gate node of the fifth transistor T5 can be electrically connected to the twelfth node N1412. The twelfth node N1412 may be supplied with the first scan signal Scan1. The fifth transistor T5 may be a P-type transistor.

[0177] The sixth transistor T6 can be electrically connected between the eleventh node N1411 and the thirteenth node N1413. The gate node of the sixth transistor T6 can be electrically connected to the eighth node N1408. The eighth node N1408 may be supplied with the second scan signal Scan2. The sixth transistor T6 may be a P-type transistor.

[0178] The seventh transistor T7 can be electrically connected between the eleventh node N1411 and the fifteenth node N1415. The gate node of the seventh transistor T7 can be electrically connected to the eighth node N1408. The eighth node N1408 may be supplied with the second scan signal Scan2. The sixth transistor T6 may be a P-type transistor.

[0179] The drive transistor DT can be electrically connected between the second node N1402 and the seventh node N1407. The gate node of the drive transistor TDR can be electrically connected to the sixth node N1406. The drive transistor TDR may also be a P-type transistor.

[0180] The storage capacitor Cst can be electrically connected between the fourth node N1404 and the sixth node N1406. The storage capacitor Cst can store a voltage equivalent to the difference between the voltage supplied to the fourth node N1404 and the voltage supplied to the sixth node N1406.

[0181] The first light-emitting control transistor Ts can be electrically connected between the ninth node N1409 and the fifteenth node N1415. The gate node of the first light-emitting control transistor Ts can be electrically connected to the sixteenth node N1416. The first control capacitor C1 can be electrically connected between the sixteenth node N1416 and the first connection node Nc1. Therefore, the voltage stored in the first control capacitor C1 may be supplied to the sixteenth node N1416. The on / off state of the first light-emitting control transistor Ts may be controlled according to the voltage stored in the first control capacitor C1. The first light-emitting control transistor Ts may be a P-type transistor.

[0182] The first light-emitting element ED_S can be electrically connected between the 15th node N1415 and the node to which the base voltage VSS is supplied. When the first light-emitting control transistor Ts is turned on, the first light-emitting element ED_S may be supplied with a drive current, in which case the first light-emitting element ED_S can emit light.

[0183] The second light emission control transistor Tp can be electrically connected between the ninth node N1409 and the thirteenth node N1413. The gate node of the second light emission control transistor Tp can be electrically connected to the fourteenth node N1414. The second control capacitor C2 can be electrically connected between the fourteenth node N1414 and the first connection node Nc1. Therefore, the voltage stored in the second control capacitor C2 may be supplied to the fourteenth node N1414. The on / off state of the second light emission control transistor Tp may be controlled according to the voltage stored in the second control capacitor C2. The second light emission control transistor Tp may be a P-type transistor.

[0184] The second light-emitting element ED_P can be electrically connected between the 14th node N1414 and the node to which the base voltage VSS is supplied. When the second light-emitting control transistor Tp is turned on, the second light-emitting element ED_P may be supplied with a drive current, in which case the second light-emitting element ED_P can emit light.

[0185] Figure 15 is a diagram relating to the first subpixel SP1 and the first viewing angle control circuit VCC1 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0186] Referring to Figure 15, the first field of view control circuit VCC1 may include a first field of view control transistor Tss, a second field of view control transistor Tps, a first control capacitor C1, and a second control capacitor C2. The first field of view control circuit VCC1 shown in Figure 15 may be the same as the first field of view control circuit VCC1 shown in Figures 9 and 10.

[0187] The first subpixel SP1 may include a number of transistors, a storage capacitor Cst, and two light-emitting elements ED_S, ED_P.

[0188] The first transistor T1 can be electrically connected between the second node N1502 and the first node N1501. The gate node of the first transistor T1 can be electrically connected to the third node N1503. The third node N1503 may be supplied with the second scan signal Scan2. The first node N1501 may be supplied with the data voltage Vdata. The first transistor T1 may be a P-type transistor.

[0189] The second transistor T2 can be electrically connected between the fourth node N1504 and the second node N1502. The gate node of the second transistor T2 can be electrically connected to the fifth node N1505. The fifth node N1505 may be supplied with the first light emission signal EM1. The second transistor T2 may be a P-type transistor.

[0190] The third transistor T3 can be electrically connected between the sixth node N1506 and the seventh node N1507. The gate node of the third transistor T3 can be electrically connected to the eighth node N1508. The eighth node N1508 may be supplied with the second scan signal Scan2. The third transistor T3 may be a P-type transistor.

[0191] The fourth transistor T4 can be electrically connected between the seventh node N1507 and the ninth node N1509. The gate node of the fourth transistor T4 can be electrically connected to the tenth node N1510. The tenth node N1510 may be supplied with the first light emission signal EM1. The fourth transistor T4 may be a P-type transistor.

[0192] The fifth transistor T5 can be electrically connected between the sixth node N1506 and the eleventh node N1511. The gate node of the fifth transistor T5 can be electrically connected to the twelfth node N1512. The twelfth node N1512 may be supplied with the first scan signal Scan1. The fifth transistor T5 may be a P-type transistor.

[0193] The seventh transistor T7 can be electrically connected between the eleventh node N1511 and the thirteenth node N1513. The gate node of the seventh transistor T7 can be electrically connected to the eighth node N1508. The eighth node N1508 may be supplied with the second scan signal Scan2. The seventh transistor T7 may be a P-type transistor.

[0194] The eighth transistor T8 can be electrically connected between the fourth node N1504 and the sixteenth node N1516. The gate node of the eighth transistor T8 can be electrically connected to the fifth node N1505. The fifth node N1505 may be supplied with the first light emission signal EM1. The seventh transistor T7 may be a P-type transistor.

[0195] The ninth transistor T9 can be electrically connected between the sixteenth node N1516 and the seventeenth node N1517. The seventeenth node N1517 may be supplied with a reference voltage Vref. The gate node of the ninth transistor T9 can be electrically connected to the eighteenth node N1518. The eighteenth node N1518 may be supplied with a second scan signal Scan2. The ninth transistor T9 may be a P-type transistor.

[0196] The 10th transistor T10 can be electrically connected between the 16th node N1516 and the 17th node N1517. The gate node of the 10th transistor T10 can be electrically connected to the 12th node N1512. The 12th node N1512 may be supplied with the first scan signal Scan1. The 10th transistor T10 may be a P-type transistor.

[0197] The 12th transistor T12 can be electrically connected between the 11th node N1511 and the 15th node N1515. The 15th node N1515 may be supplied with the initialization voltage Vini. The gate node of the 12th transistor T12 can be electrically connected to the 8th node N1508. The 8th node N1508 may be supplied with the second scan signal Scan2. The 12th transistor T12 may be a P-type transistor.

[0198] The drive transistor DT can be electrically connected between the second node N1502 and the seventh node N1507. The gate node of the drive transistor TDR can be electrically connected to the sixth node N1506. The drive transistor TDR may also be a P-type transistor.

[0199] The storage capacitor Cst can be electrically connected between the fourth node N1504 and the sixth node N1506. The storage capacitor Cst can store a voltage equivalent to the difference between the voltage supplied to the fourth node N1504 and the voltage supplied to the sixth node N1506.

[0200] The first light-emitting control transistor T11 can be electrically connected between the ninth node N1509 and the ninth node N1519. The first light-emitting control transistor T11 may also be the eleventh transistor T11. The gate node of the first light-emitting control transistor T11 can be electrically connected to the twentieth node N1520. The first control capacitor C1 can be electrically connected between the twentieth node N1520 and the first connection node Nc1. Therefore, the voltage stored in the first control capacitor C1 may be supplied to the twentieth node N1520. The on / off state of the first light-emitting control transistor T11 may be controlled according to the voltage stored in the first control capacitor C1. The first light-emitting control transistor T11 may also be a P-type transistor.

[0201] The first light-emitting element ED_S can be electrically connected between the 19th node N1519 and the node to which the base voltage VSS is supplied. When the first light-emitting control transistor T11 is turned on, the first light-emitting element ED_S may be supplied with a drive current, in which case the first light-emitting element ED_S can emit light.

[0202] The second light emission control transistor T6 can be electrically connected between the ninth node N1509 and the thirteenth node N1513. The second light emission control transistor T6 may also be the sixth transistor T6. The gate node of the second light emission control transistor T6 can be electrically connected to the fourteenth node N1514. The second control capacitor C2 can be electrically connected between the fourteenth node N1514 and the first connection node Nc1. Therefore, the voltage stored in the second control capacitor C2 may be supplied to the fourteenth node N1514. The on / off state of the second light emission control transistor T6 may be controlled according to the voltage stored in the second control capacitor C2. The second light emission control transistor T6 may also be a P-type transistor.

[0203] The second light-emitting element ED_P can be electrically connected between the 14th node N1514 and the node to which the base voltage VSS is supplied. When the second light-emitting control transistor T6 is turned on, the second light-emitting element ED_P may be supplied with a drive current, in which case the second light-emitting element ED_P can emit light.

[0204] Figure 16 is a diagram relating to the first subpixel SP1 and the first field of view control circuit VCC1 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0205] Referring to Figure 16, the first field of view control circuit VCC1 may include a first field of view control transistor Tss, a second field of view control transistor Tps, a first control capacitor C1, and a second control capacitor C2. The first field of view control circuit VCC1 shown in Figure 16 may be the same as the first field of view control circuit VCC1 shown in Figures 9 and 10.

[0206] The first subpixel SP1 may include a number of transistors, a storage capacitor Cst, and two light-emitting elements ED_S, ED_P.

[0207] The drive transistor DRT can be electrically connected between the second node N1602 and the third node N1603. The gate node of the drive transistor DRT can be electrically connected to the first node N1601.

[0208] The first node N1601 can be electrically connected to the source node or drain node of the scan transistor SCT. The second node N1602 can be electrically connected to the first electrode E1 of the light-emitting elements ED_P and ED_S. The third node N1603 can be electrically connected to the drive line DVL that supplies the drive voltage EVDD.

[0209] The scan transistor (SCT) can control the connection between the first node N1601 of the drive transistor (DRT) and the corresponding data line DL among the many data lines DL, in response to a scan signal (SCAN) supplied from a corresponding scan line SCL, which is a type of gate line GL.

[0210] The drain node or source node of the scan transistor SCT can be electrically connected to the corresponding data line DL. The source node or drain node of the scan transistor SCT can be electrically connected to the first node N1601. The gate node of the scan transistor SCT may be electrically connected to a scan line SCL, which is a type of gate line GL, to apply the scan signal SCAN.

[0211] The scan transistor (SCT) is turned on by the scan signal SCAN, which has a turn-on level voltage, and can transmit the data voltage Vdata supplied from the corresponding data line DL to the first node N1601.

[0212] A scan transistor (SCT) is turned on by a scan signal SCAN with a turn-on level voltage and turned off by a scan signal SCAN with a turn-off level voltage. Here, if the scan transistor SCT is n-type, the turn-on level voltage may be a high-level voltage and the turn-off level voltage may be a low-level voltage. If the scan transistor SCT is p-type, the turn-on level voltage may be a low-level voltage and the turn-off level voltage may be a high-level voltage.

[0213] The sense transistor SENT can control the connection between the second node N1602 and the initialization voltage line IVL in response to a sense signal SENSE supplied from a corresponding sense line SENL, which is one of several sense lines SENL, a type of gate line GL.

[0214] The drain or source node of the sense transistor SENT can be electrically connected to the initialization voltage line IVL. The source or drain node of the sense transistor SENT can be electrically connected to the second node N1602. The gate node of the sense transistor SENT may be electrically connected to the sense line SENL, which is a type of gate line GL, to apply the sense signal SENSE.

[0215] The sense transistor SENT is turned on, and the initialization voltage Vini supplied from the initialization voltage line IVL can be applied to the second node N1602.

[0216] The sense transistor SENT is turned on by a sense signal SENSE with a turn-on level voltage and turned off by a sense signal SENSE with a turn-off level voltage. Here, if the sense transistor SENT is of type n, the turn-on level voltage may be a high level voltage and the turn-off level voltage may be a low level voltage. If the sense transistor SENT is of type p, the turn-on level voltage may be a low level voltage and the turn-off level voltage may be a high level voltage.

[0217] The light emission control transistor EMT can control the connection between the third node N1603 and the corresponding drive line DVL among the many drive lines DVL in response to the light emission signal EM supplied from the corresponding light emission control line EML, which is a type of gate line GL. That is, as shown in Figure 16, the light emission control transistor EMT can be electrically connected between the third node N1603 and the drive line DVL.

[0218] The drain node or source node of the light emission control transistor EMT can be electrically connected to the drive line DVL. The source node or drain node of the light emission control transistor EMT can be electrically connected to the third node N1603. The gate node of the light emission control transistor EMT may be electrically connected to the light emission control line EML, which is a type of gate line GL, to apply the light emission signal EM. The light emission ratio of the light-emitting elements ED_P and ED_S may be controlled by the duty cycle of the light emission signal EM supplied to the gate node of the light emission control transistor EMT. The duty cycle can be adjusted by pulse width modulation or the like.

[0219] In contrast, the light emission control transistor EMT can also control the connection between the second node N1602 and the first electrode E1 of the light-emitting elements ED_P and ED_S. That is, unlike what is shown in Figure 16, the light emission control transistor EMT can be electrically connected between the second node N1602 and the light-emitting elements ED_P and ED_S.

[0220] The light emission control transistor EMT is turned on by a light emission signal EM at the turn-on level voltage and turned off by a light emission signal EM at the turn-off level voltage. Here, if the light emission control transistor EMT is n-type, the turn-on level voltage may be a high-level voltage and the turn-off level voltage may be a low-level voltage. If the light emission control transistor EMT is p-type, the turn-on level voltage may be a low-level voltage and the turn-off level voltage may be a high-level voltage.

[0221] The storage capacitor Cst is electrically connected between the first node N1601 and the second node N1602 and can maintain a data voltage Vdata, which corresponds to the video signal voltage, or a corresponding voltage, for one frame duration.

[0222] The storage capacitor Cst may be an external capacitor intentionally designed outside the drive transistor DRT, rather than a parasitic capacitor (e.g., Cgs, Cgd) which is an internal capacitor located between the first node N1601 and the second node N1602.

[0223] Each of the drive transistor DRT, scan transistor SCT, sense transistor SENT, and light emission control transistor EMT may be an n-type transistor or a p-type transistor. All of the drive transistor DRT, scan transistor SCT, sense transistor SENT, and light emission control transistor EMT may be n-type transistors or p-type transistors. At least one of the drive transistor DRT, scan transistor SCT, sense transistor SENT, and light emission control transistor EMT may be an n-type transistor (or p-type transistor), and the others may be p-type transistors (or n-type transistors).

[0224] The 4T1C structure of the subpixel SP shown in Figure 16 is illustrative only and may include one or more transistors, or possibly one or more capacitors. Alternatively, each of the many subpixels may consist of the same structure, or some of the many subpixels may consist of different structures.

[0225] The first light-emitting control transistor Ts can be electrically connected between the second node N1602 and the first light-emitting element ED_S. The gate node of the first light-emitting control transistor Ts can be electrically connected to the fifth connection node Nc5. The first control capacitor C1 can be electrically connected between the fifth connection node Nc5 and the first connection node Nc1. Therefore, the voltage stored in the first control capacitor C1 may be supplied to the fifth connection node Nc5. The on / off state of the first light-emitting control transistor Ts may be controlled according to the voltage stored in the first control capacitor C1. The first light-emitting control transistor Ts may be a P-type transistor.

[0226] The first light-emitting element ED_S can be electrically connected between the first light-emitting control transistor Ts and the node to which the base voltage VSS is supplied. When the first light-emitting control transistor Ts is turned on, the first light-emitting element ED_S may be supplied with a drive current, in which case the first light-emitting element ED_S can emit light.

[0227] The second light-emitting control transistor Tp can be electrically connected between the second node N1602 and the second light-emitting element ED_P. The gate node of the second light-emitting control transistor Tp can be electrically connected to the sixth connection node Nc6. The second control capacitor C2 can be electrically connected between the sixth connection node Nc6 and the first connection node Nc1. Therefore, the voltage stored in the second control capacitor C2 may be supplied to the sixth connection node Nc6. The on / off state of the second light-emitting control transistor Tp may be controlled according to the voltage stored in the second control capacitor C2. The second light-emitting control transistor Tp may be a P-type transistor.

[0228] The second light-emitting element ED_P can be electrically connected between the sixth connection node Nc6 and the node to which the base voltage VSS is supplied. When the second light-emitting control transistor Tp can be turned on, the second light-emitting element ED_P is supplied with a drive current, and at this time, the second light-emitting element ED_P can emit light.

[0229] Figure 17 shows a number of subpixels SP and a first field of view control circuit VCC1 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0230] Referring to Figure 17, the first field of view control circuit VCC1 can be electrically connected to three subpixels SP_R, SP_G, and SP_B. The three subpixels SP_R, SP_G, and SP_B may be a red subpixel SP_R, a green subpixel SP_G, and a blue subpixel SP_B.

[0231] A single pixel can be composed of a red subpixel SP_R, a green subpixel SP_G, and a blue subpixel SP_B. However, this is for the sake of explanation; a single pixel can also be composed of subpixels representing, for example, RGB, WRGB, and CMY colors.

[0232] The first field of view control circuit VCC1 can be electrically connected to the red subpixel SP_R, the green subpixel SP_G, and the blue subpixel SP_B, respectively.

[0233] The first field of view control circuit VCC1 can be electrically connected to the narrow-angle control line P and the wide-angle control line S.

[0234] The first field of view control circuit VCC1 can control the field of view of a single pixel by simultaneously controlling three subpixels SP_R, SP_G, and SP_B.

[0235] In other words, the field of view can be controlled on a pixel-by-pixel basis, rather than on a subpixel-by-subpixel basis.

[0236] The field of view of pixels can be controlled simultaneously in the left-right and up-down directions by controlling the field of view of the pixels through the first field of view control circuit VCC1, as shown in Figure 7. Although Figure 7 shows that there is one narrow-angle region PA, there may be two or more narrow-angle regions PA through control.

[0237] The display device 100 can be applied to televisions, smartphones, tablet PCs, vehicles, etc. In particular, if the display device 100 is an in-vehicle display device applied to a vehicle, a user sitting in an auxiliary seat rather than the driver's seat can control the narrow-angle area PA so that the display image closest to the auxiliary seat is displayed only in the auxiliary seat. The auxiliary seat mentioned above is an example, and the narrow-angle area PA can be set for any area of ​​the in-vehicle display device.

[0238] As described above, the embodiments of this disclosure can provide a display device that can control the viewing angle of a specific area of ​​a display panel.

[0239] The embodiments of this disclosure can provide a display device that can simultaneously control the viewing angle in the left-right and up-down directions.

[0240] Embodiments of this disclosure can provide a low-power display device through flexible viewing angle control. These embodiments are described in detail below.

[0241] Embodiments of the present disclosure can provide a display device including a first viewing angle control circuit, a first narrow-angle control line electrically connected to the first viewing angle control circuit, a first wide-angle control line electrically connected to the first viewing angle control circuit, and a first subpixel electrically connected to the first viewing angle control circuit.

[0242] The first subpixel may include a first light-emitting element, a second light-emitting element different from the first light-emitting element, a drive transistor for driving the first or second light-emitting element, a first light-emitting control transistor electrically connected between the drive transistor and the first light-emitting element, and a second light-emitting control transistor electrically connected between the drive transistor and the second light-emitting element.

[0243] The first field of view control circuit includes a first field of view control transistor electrically connected between the first narrow-angle control line and the first control capacitor, and a second field of view control transistor electrically connected between the first wide-angle control line and the second control capacitor, wherein the first field of view control transistor may be electrically connected to the gate node of the first light emission control transistor, and the second field of view control transistor may be electrically connected to the gate node of the second light emission control transistor.

[0244] When a high-level signal is supplied to the first control capacitor, a low-level signal may be supplied to the second control capacitor, and when a high-level signal is supplied to the second control capacitor, a low-level signal may be supplied to the first control capacitor.

[0245] A control reference voltage may be supplied to the node shared by the first control capacitor and the second control capacitor.

[0246] The high-level signal may be greater than the control reference voltage, and the low-level signal may be less than the control reference voltage.

[0247] When the first light-emitting control transistor is in the turned-on state, the second light-emitting control transistor may be in the turned-off state, and when the second light-emitting control transistor is in the turned-on state, the first light-emitting control transistor may be in the turned-off state.

[0248] When the first light-emitting control transistor is turned on, the first light-emitting element can emit light, and when the second light-emitting control transistor is turned on, the second light-emitting element can emit light.

[0249] The viewing angle of the light emitted from the first light-emitting element may be wider than the viewing angle of the light emitted from the second light-emitting element.

[0250] The first field of view control circuit can be electrically connected to the first subpixel, the second subpixel, and the third subpixel.

[0251] The viewing angles of the light emitted from the first subpixel, the second subpixel, and the third subpixel may be the same.

[0252] The first narrow-angle control line and the first wide-angle control line can be electrically connected to the first pixel circuit and the second pixel circuit.

[0253] The first pixel circuit includes the first viewing angle control circuit and the first subpixel, and the viewing angle of the light emitted from the first pixel circuit may be narrower than the viewing angle of the light emitted from the second pixel circuit.

[0254] The second narrow-angle control line and the second wide-angle control line are electrically connected to the third pixel circuit, and the viewing angle of the light emitted from the first pixel circuit may be narrower than the viewing angle of the light emitted from the third pixel circuit.

[0255] After the first field of view control circuit included in the first pixel circuit is controlled, the second field of view control circuit included in the second pixel circuit may be controlled.

[0256] The first subpixel is arranged in a first row, and a second subpixel different from the first subpixel is arranged in a second row different from the first row. After the viewing angle of the first row subpixels arranged in the first row is controlled, the viewing angle of the second row subpixels arranged in the second row may be controlled.

[0257] The first subpixel may include a first transistor electrically connected between a node to which a data voltage is supplied and a first electrode of a storage capacitor, a second transistor electrically connected between a second electrode of the storage capacitor and the drive transistor, a third transistor electrically connected between the first electrode and an initialization node to which an initialization voltage is supplied, a fourth transistor electrically connected to the drive transistor, a fifth transistor electrically connected between the initialization node and the first light emission control transistor, and a sixth transistor electrically connected between the initialization node and the second light emission control transistor.

[0258] The gate node of the first transistor may be supplied with a first scan signal, the gate nodes of the second transistor and the fifth transistor may be supplied with a second scan signal, and the gate nodes of the third transistor and the fourth transistor may be supplied with an illumination signal.

[0259] The period during which the first subpixel is driven may include an initialization period during which the initialization voltage is supplied to the first subpixel, a write period during which the data voltage is supplied to the storage capacitor, and an emission period during which the first or second light-emitting element emits light.

[0260] Embodiments of the present disclosure include a first pixel circuit electrically connected to a first narrow-angle control line and a first wide-angle control line, a second pixel circuit electrically connected to the first narrow-angle control line and the first wide-angle control line, and a third pixel circuit electrically connected to the second narrow-angle control line and the second wide-angle control line, wherein the viewing angle of the light emitted from the second and third pixel circuits is wide-angle, and the viewing angle of the light emitted from the first pixel circuit is narrow-angle.

[0261] The above description is merely illustrative of the technical concept of this disclosure, and any person with ordinary skill in the art to which this disclosure belongs can make various modifications and variations without departing from the essential characteristics of this disclosure. Furthermore, the embodiments disclosed in this disclosure are for illustrative purposes only and not to limit the technical concept of this disclosure, and the scope of the technical concept of this disclosure is not limited by such embodiments. [Explanation of symbols]

[0262] 100:Display device 110: Display Panel 120: Data-driven circuit 130: Gate drive circuit 140: Controller

Claims

1. A first narrow-angle control line that supplies a first signal for controlling the field of view of a specific region, A first wide-angle control line that supplies a second signal for controlling the field of view of the specified region, A first field of view control circuit is electrically connected to the first narrow-angle control line and the first wide-angle control line, and outputs a control signal for selecting a first field of view or a second field of view that is wider than the first field of view, based on the first signal and the second signal. A first subpixel electrically connected to the first field of view control circuit and emitting light having the first field of view or the second field of view based on the control signal, Includes, The first subpixel is, First light-emitting element, A second light-emitting element, which is different from the first light-emitting element, A drive transistor for driving the first light-emitting element or the second light-emitting element, A first light-emitting control transistor is electrically connected between the drive transistor and the first light-emitting element, A second light-emitting control transistor is electrically connected between the drive transistor and the second light-emitting element. Includes, The first field of view control circuit is, A first field of view control transistor is electrically connected between the first narrow-angle control line and the first control capacitor, A second field of view control transistor is electrically connected between the first wide-angle control line and the second control capacitor. Includes, The first viewing angle control transistor is electrically connected to the gate node of the first light emission control transistor. The second viewing angle control transistor is electrically connected to the gate node of the second light emission control transistor. Display device.

2. When a high-level signal is supplied to the first control capacitor, a low-level signal is supplied to the second control capacitor. When a high-level signal is supplied to the second control capacitor, a low-level signal is supplied to the first control capacitor. The display device according to claim 1.

3. The display device according to claim 2, wherein a control reference voltage is supplied to a node shared by the first control capacitor and the second control capacitor.

4. The high-level signal is greater than the control reference voltage. The low-level signal is smaller than the control reference voltage. The display device according to claim 3.

5. A first narrow-angle control line that supplies a first signal for controlling the field of view of a specific region, A first wide-angle control line that supplies a second signal for controlling the field of view of the specified region, A first field of view control circuit is electrically connected to the first narrow-angle control line and the first wide-angle control line, and outputs a control signal for selecting a first field of view or a second field of view that is wider than the first field of view, based on the first signal and the second signal. A first subpixel electrically connected to the first field of view control circuit and emitting light having the first field of view or the second field of view based on the control signal, Includes, The first subpixel is, First light-emitting element, A second light-emitting element, which is different from the first light-emitting element, A drive transistor for driving the first light-emitting element or the second light-emitting element, A first light-emitting control transistor is electrically connected between the drive transistor and the first light-emitting element, A second light-emitting control transistor is electrically connected between the drive transistor and the second light-emitting element. Includes, When the first light emission control transistor is in the turned-on state, the second light emission control transistor is in the turned-off state. When the second light-emitting control transistor is in the turned-on state, the first light-emitting control transistor is in the turned-off state. Display device.

6. When the first light-emitting control transistor is in the turned-on state, the first light-emitting element emits light. When the second light-emitting control transistor is in the turned-on state, the second light-emitting element emits light. The display device according to claim 5.

7. The display device according to claim 1, wherein the viewing angle of the light emitted from the first light-emitting element is wider than the viewing angle of the light emitted from the second light-emitting element.

8. The display device according to claim 1, wherein the first viewing angle control circuit is electrically connected to the first subpixel, the second subpixel, and the third subpixel.

9. The display device according to claim 8, wherein the viewing angles of the light emitted from each of the first subpixel, the second subpixel, and the third subpixel are the same.

10. The display device according to claim 1, wherein the first narrow-angle control line and the first wide-angle control line are electrically connected to the first pixel circuit and the second pixel circuit.

11. A first narrow-angle control line that supplies a first signal for controlling the field of view of a specific region, A first wide-angle control line that supplies a second signal for controlling the field of view of the specified region, A first field of view control circuit is electrically connected to the first narrow-angle control line and the first wide-angle control line, and outputs a control signal for selecting a first field of view or a second field of view that is wider than the first field of view, based on the first signal and the second signal. A first subpixel electrically connected to the first field of view control circuit and emitting light having the first field of view or the second field of view based on the control signal, Includes, The first narrow-angle control line and the first wide-angle control line are electrically connected to the first pixel circuit and the second pixel circuit, The first pixel circuit includes the first field of view control circuit and the first subpixel, The viewing angle of the light emitted from the first pixel circuit is narrower than the viewing angle of the light emitted from the second pixel circuit. Display device.

12. A first narrow-angle control line that supplies a first signal for controlling the field of view of a specific region, A first wide-angle control line that supplies a second signal for controlling the field of view of the specified region, A first field of view control circuit is electrically connected to the first narrow-angle control line and the first wide-angle control line, and outputs a control signal for selecting a first field of view or a second field of view that is wider than the first field of view, based on the first signal and the second signal. A first subpixel electrically connected to the first field of view control circuit and emitting light having the first field of view or the second field of view based on the control signal, Includes, The first narrow-angle control line and the first wide-angle control line are electrically connected to the first pixel circuit and the second pixel circuit, The second narrow-angle control line and the second wide-angle control line are electrically connected to the third pixel circuit. The viewing angle of the light emitted from the first pixel circuit is narrower than the viewing angle of the light emitted from the third pixel circuit. Display device.

13. A first narrow-angle control line that supplies a first signal for controlling the field of view of a specific region, A first wide-angle control line that supplies a second signal for controlling the field of view of the specified region, A first field of view control circuit is electrically connected to the first narrow-angle control line and the first wide-angle control line, and outputs a control signal for selecting a first field of view or a second field of view that is wider than the first field of view, based on the first signal and the second signal. A first subpixel electrically connected to the first field of view control circuit and emitting light having the first field of view or the second field of view based on the control signal, Includes, The first narrow-angle control line and the first wide-angle control line are electrically connected to the first pixel circuit and the second pixel circuit, After the first field of view control circuit included in the first pixel circuit is controlled, the second field of view control circuit included in the second pixel circuit is controlled. Display device.

14. A first narrow-angle control line that supplies a first signal for controlling the field of view of a specific region, A first wide-angle control line that supplies a second signal for controlling the field of view of the specified region, A first field of view control circuit is electrically connected to the first narrow-angle control line and the first wide-angle control line, and outputs a control signal for selecting a first field of view or a second field of view that is wider than the first field of view, based on the first signal and the second signal. A first subpixel electrically connected to the first field of view control circuit and emitting light having the first field of view or the second field of view based on the control signal, Includes, The first subpixel is arranged in the first row, A second subpixel, which is different from the first subpixel, is located in a second row, which is different from the first row. After the viewing angle of the first subpixel arranged in the first row is controlled, the viewing angle of the second subpixel arranged in the second row is controlled. Display device.

15. A first narrow-angle control line that supplies a first signal for controlling the field of view of a specific region, A first wide-angle control line that supplies a second signal for controlling the field of view of the specified region, A first field of view control circuit is electrically connected to the first narrow-angle control line and the first wide-angle control line, and outputs a control signal for selecting a first field of view or a second field of view that is wider than the first field of view, based on the first signal and the second signal. A first subpixel electrically connected to the first field of view control circuit and emitting light having the first field of view or the second field of view based on the control signal, Includes, The first subpixel is, First light-emitting element, A second light-emitting element, which is different from the first light-emitting element, A drive transistor for driving the first light-emitting element or the second light-emitting element, A first light-emitting control transistor is electrically connected between the drive transistor and the first light-emitting element, A second light-emitting control transistor is electrically connected between the drive transistor and the second light-emitting element. Includes, The first subpixel is, A first transistor is electrically connected between the node to which the data voltage is supplied and the first electrode of the storage capacitor, The second electrode of the storage capacitor and the second transistor electrically connected to the drive transistor, A third transistor is electrically connected between the first electrode and the initialization node to which the initialization voltage is supplied, A fourth transistor electrically connected to the aforementioned drive transistor, A fifth transistor is electrically connected between the initialization node and the first light-emitting control transistor, The initialization node and the second light-emitting control transistor are electrically connected to a sixth transistor, Display device.

16. A first scan signal is supplied to the gate node of the first transistor. A second scan signal is supplied to the gate node of the second transistor and the gate node of the fifth transistor. A light emission signal is supplied to the gate node of the third transistor and the gate node of the fourth transistor. The display device according to claim 15.

17. The period during which the first subpixel is driven is: The initialization period during which the initialization voltage is supplied to the first subpixel, A write period during which the data voltage is supplied to the storage capacitor, The period during which the first light-emitting element or the second light-emitting element emits light The display device according to claim 16, including the following:

18. A first pixel circuit electrically connected to the first narrow-angle control line and the first wide-angle control line, A second pixel circuit electrically connected to the first narrow-angle control line and the first wide-angle control line, A third pixel circuit electrically connected to the second narrow-angle control line and the second wide-angle control line, Includes, The first narrow-angle control line supplies a first signal for controlling the field of view of a first specific region. The first wide-angle control line supplies a second signal for controlling the field of view of the first specific region. The second narrow-angle control line supplies a third signal for controlling the field of view of a second specific region. The second wide-angle control line supplies a fourth signal for controlling the field of view of the second specific region. The first pixel circuit and the second pixel circuit generate a first control signal for selecting a first viewing angle based on the first signal and the second signal, and emit light having the first viewing angle based on the first control signal. The third pixel circuit generates a second control signal for selecting a second field of view wider than the first field of view based on the third signal and the fourth signal, and emits light having the second field of view based on the second control signal. Display panel.

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