Display device

Abstract

A display device according to an embodiment of the present invention comprises: a plurality of pixels arranged in a display area of a display panel; a test switching element area formed by including a plurality of test switching elements in a non-display area, or a sub-area of the display panel; and a display driving circuit for controlling supply timing of data voltages and driving control signals supplied to the plurality of pixels. The display driving circuit controls a turn-off switching operation for the plurality of test switching elements so that the plurality of test switching elements are maintained in a turn-off state during an image display period.

Description

display device

[0001] The present invention relates to a display device.

[0002] As the information society develops, the demand for display devices for displaying images is increasing in various forms. For example, display devices are being used in various electronic devices such as smartphones, digital cameras, laptop computers, navigation systems, and smart televisions.

[0003] The display device may be a flat panel display device such as a liquid crystal display device, a field emission display device, or an organic light emitting display device. Among these flat panel display devices, a light emitting display device includes a light emitting element in which each pixel of the display panel can emit light on its own, thereby displaying an image without a backlight unit that provides light to the display panel.

[0004] Display panels are manufactured by forming pixels and driving circuits according to resolution in the cell areas of the mother glass, and then modularizing each cell area into a display panel. Before each display panel is manufactured, inspection switching elements formed on the display panel are used to supply inspection data voltages and scan signals to all pixels, and the pixels' light-emitting state and defects are inspected.

[0005] The problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide a display device in which the design is changed so that the inspection switching elements formed on the display panel are stably maintained in a turn-off state even after the display panel is commercialized.

[0006] In addition, the problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide a display device capable of controlling the inspection switching elements of the display panel to stably maintain a turn-off state.

[0007] The tasks of the present invention are not limited to the tasks mentioned above, and other technical tasks not mentioned will be clearly understood by those skilled in the art from the description below.

[0008] A display device of one embodiment for solving the above problem includes a plurality of pixels arranged in a display area of ​​a display panel, an inspection switching element area formed by including a plurality of inspection switching elements in a non-display area or a sub-area of ​​the display panel, and a display driving circuit that controls the supply timing of data voltages and driving control signals supplied to the plurality of pixels, wherein the display driving circuit controls a turn-off switching operation for the plurality of inspection switching elements so that the plurality of inspection switching elements are maintained in a turn-off state during an image display period.

[0009] The plurality of inspection switching elements may be connected one-to-one with the plurality of data wires formed in the display area or the plurality of fan-out wires formed in the non-display area in a parallel structure.

[0010] The plurality of inspection switching elements may be connected one-to-one with the plurality of gate wires formed in the display area or the plurality of power wires extended to the non-display area in a parallel structure with the plurality of gate wires or the plurality of power wires.

[0011] In addition, a display device of one embodiment for solving the above problem includes a plurality of pixels arranged in a display area of ​​a display panel, a gate driver for supplying scan signals to a non-display area of ​​the display panel and gate wires arranged in the display area, an inspection switching element area formed by including a plurality of inspection switching elements in a non-display area or a sub-area of ​​the display panel, and a display driving circuit for controlling supply timing of data voltages and driving control signals supplied to the plurality of pixels and a gate control signal supplied to the gate driver.

[0012] The above display driving circuit can control a turn-off switching operation for the plurality of inspection switching elements so that the plurality of inspection switching elements are maintained in a turn-off state during the image display period.

[0013] A display device according to an embodiment of the present invention can prevent current and voltage leakage from wires and pixels of a display panel by changing the design so that inspection switching elements formed on a display panel are stably maintained in a turn-off state even after the display panel is manufactured.

[0014] In addition, the display device according to the embodiment of the present invention can control the inspection switching elements of the display panel to stably maintain a turn-off state, thereby preventing image display defects due to voltage and current leakage and increasing product reliability.

[0015] The effects according to the embodiments are not limited to those exemplified above, and more diverse effects are included in this specification.

[0016] Fig. 1 is a perspective view showing a display device according to the first embodiment.

[0017] Fig. 2 is a plan view showing a display device according to the first embodiment.

[0018] Fig. 3 is a plan view showing a display device according to the second embodiment.

[0019] FIG. 4 is a side view showing a display device according to the first and second embodiments.

[0020] FIG. 5 is a layout drawing schematically showing an example of a display panel according to the first embodiment illustrated in FIGS. 1 and 2.

[0021] FIG. 6 is a layout drawing schematically showing an example of a display panel according to the second embodiment illustrated in FIG. 3.

[0022] Fig. 7 is a circuit diagram of a first embodiment schematically showing inspection switching elements formed in an inspection element placement area.

[0023] Fig. 8 is a waveform diagram showing the change in voltage magnitude of the switching control signals and data lines supplied to the inspection switching elements of Fig. 7.

[0024] Fig. 9 is a circuit diagram of a second embodiment schematically showing inspection switching elements formed in an inspection element placement area.

[0025] Fig. 10 is a waveform diagram showing changes in the voltage magnitude of the switching control signals and data lines supplied to the inspection switching elements of Fig. 9.

[0026] Fig. 11 is a circuit diagram of a third embodiment schematically showing inspection switching elements formed in an inspection element placement area.

[0027] Figure 12 is a waveform diagram showing changes in the voltage magnitude of the switching control signals and data lines supplied to the inspection switching elements of Figure 11.

[0028] FIG. 13 and FIG. 14 are perspective views showing a display device according to another embodiment of the present invention.

[0029] FIG. 15 and FIG. 16 are perspective views showing a display device according to another embodiment of the present invention.

[0030] The advantages and features of the present invention, and the methods for achieving them, will become clearer with reference to the embodiments described in detail below together with the accompanying drawings. However, the present invention is not limited to the embodiments disclosed below, but may be implemented in various different forms. These embodiments are provided solely to ensure that the disclosure of the present invention is complete and to fully inform those skilled in the art of the scope of the invention, and the present invention is defined solely by the scope of the claims.

[0031] When elements or layers are referred to as being "on" another element or layer, this includes both cases where the other element or layer is directly on top of the other element or layer, or where the other layer or layer is interposed therebetween. Like reference numerals refer to like elements throughout the specification. The shapes, sizes, ratios, angles, numbers, etc. disclosed in the drawings for explaining the embodiments are exemplary, and the present invention is not limited to the matters illustrated.

[0032] Although terms like "first" and "second" are used to describe various components, these components are not limited by these terms. These terms are used merely to distinguish one component from another. Therefore, it should be understood that a "first" component referred to below may also be a "second" component within the technical scope of the present invention.

[0033] The features of each of the various embodiments of the present invention can be partially or wholly combined or combined with each other, and various technical connections and operations are possible, and each embodiment can be implemented independently of each other or implemented together in a related relationship.

[0034] Specific embodiments are described below with reference to the attached drawings.

[0035] Fig. 1 is a perspective view showing a display device according to a first embodiment, Fig. 2 is a plan view showing a display device according to the first embodiment, and Fig. 3 is a plan view showing a display device according to a second embodiment.

[0036] Referring to FIGS. 1 and 2, a display device (10) according to one embodiment can be applied to portable electronic devices such as a mobile phone, a smart phone, a tablet personal computer (PC), a mobile communication terminal, an electronic notebook, an electronic book, a portable multimedia player (PMP), a navigation device, an Ultra Mobile PC (UMPC), etc. In addition, a display device (10) according to one embodiment can be applied to a wearable device such as a smart watch, a watch phone, a glasses-type display, and a head mounted display (HMD).

[0037] In addition, referring to FIG. 3, the display device (10) according to one embodiment can be applied to portable electronic devices such as a mobile phone, a smart phone, a tablet personal computer (PC), a mobile communication terminal, an electronic notebook, an electronic book, a portable multimedia player (PMP), a navigation device, an Ultra Mobile PC (UMPC), etc. In addition, the display device (10) according to one embodiment can be applied to a dashboard of an automobile, a center fascia of an automobile, a CID (Center Information Display) placed on a dashboard of an automobile, a room mirror display replacing a side mirror of an automobile, or a display placed on the back of a front seat as rear seat entertainment of an automobile.

[0038] The display device (10) according to one embodiment can be classified in various ways according to the display method. For example, the display device (10) may be a light-emitting display device such as an organic light-emitting display device using an organic light-emitting diode, a quantum dot light-emitting display device including a quantum dot light-emitting layer, an inorganic light-emitting display device including an inorganic semiconductor, and an ultra-small light-emitting display device using a micro or nano light emitting diode (micro LED or nano LED). Hereinafter, the display device (10) according to one embodiment is described mainly as an organic light-emitting display device, but the display device (10) is not limited to the organic light-emitting display device, and other display devices listed above or known in the art can be applied within the scope of sharing the technical idea.

[0039] A display device (10) according to one embodiment includes a display panel (100), a display driving circuit (200), a display circuit board (300), and a touch driving circuit (400).

[0040] The display panel (100) may be formed as a rectangular plane having a short side in a first direction (X-axis direction) and a long side in a second direction (Y-axis direction) intersecting the first direction (X-axis direction). The corner where the short side in the first direction (X-axis direction) and the long side in the second direction (Y-axis direction) meet may be formed to be rounded to have a predetermined curvature or formed at a right angle. The plane shape of the display panel (100) is not limited to a square, and may be formed in another polygonal, circular, or oval shape. The display panel (100) may be formed to be flat, but is not limited thereto. For example, the display panel (100) includes curved portions formed at the left and right ends and having a constant curvature or a varying curvature. In addition, the display panel (100) may be formed to be flexible so as to be bent, curved, bent, folded, or rolled.

[0041] The display panel (100) includes a main area (MA) and a sub area (SBA).

[0042] The main area (MA) includes a display area (DA) that displays an image and a non-display area (NDA) that is a peripheral area of ​​the display area (DA). The display area (DA) includes pixels that display an image. The non-display area (NDA) may be a peripheral area of ​​the display area (DA), i.e., an outer area. The non-display area (NDA) may be defined as an edge area of ​​the main area (MA) that corresponds to the display area (DA) of the display panel (100). As shown in FIG. 3, the non-display area (NDA) may include at least one gate driver (210) that supplies gate signals to gate wires, and fan-out wires (not shown) that connect the display driver circuit (200) and the display area (DA).

[0043] The sub-area (SBA) may protrude and extend from one side of the main area (MA) in a second direction (Y-axis direction), etc. The sub-area (SBA) may include a flexible material capable of bending, folding, rolling, etc. The sub-area (SBA) may include a display driving circuit (200) and a pad portion connected to a circuit board (300). Optionally, the sub-area (SBA) may be omitted, and the display driving circuit (200) and the pad portion may be arranged in a non-display area (NDA).

[0044] FIG. 4 is a side view showing a display device according to the first and second embodiments.

[0045] In FIGS. 1 to 3, the sub-area (SBA) is illustrated as being unfolded, but as shown in FIG. 4, the sub-area (SBA) can be bent, and when the sub-area (SBA) is bent, it can be arranged in the rear direction of the display panel (100). In other words, when the sub-area (SBA) is bent, the sub-area (SBA) can overlap the substrate (SUB) in the thickness direction (Z-axis direction). The display driving circuit (200) can be arranged in the sub-area (SBA).

[0046] In addition, the display panel (100) includes a display module (DU) including a substrate (SUB), a thin film transistor layer (TFTL), a light emitting element layer (EML), an encapsulation layer (TFEL), and a touch sensing unit (TSU) formed on the front surface of the display module (DU).

[0047] The substrate (SUB) may be a base substrate or a base member. The substrate (SUB) may be of a flat type. Alternatively, the substrate (SUB) may be a flexible substrate capable of bending, folding, rolling, etc.

[0048] A thin film transistor layer (TFTL) is disposed on the substrate (SUB). The thin film transistor layer (TFTL) may include a plurality of thin film transistors constituting pixel circuits of each pixel. The thin film transistor layer (TFTL) may further include gate lines, data lines, power lines, gate control lines, fan-out lines connecting the display driver circuit (400) and the data lines, and lead lines connecting the display driver circuit (400) and the pad portion. When the gate driver (210) is formed on one side and the other side of the non-display area (NDA) of the display panel (100), each gate driver (210) may also include thin film transistors.

[0049] A thin film transistor layer (TFTL) can be selectively arranged in a display area (DA), a non-display area (NDA), and a sub-area (SBA). The thin film transistors, gate lines, data lines, and power lines of each pixel of the thin film transistor layer (TFTL) can be arranged in the display area (DA). The gate control lines and fan-out lines of the thin film transistor layer (TFTL) can be arranged in the non-display area (NDA).

[0050] An emission layer (EML) may be disposed on a thin film transistor layer (TFTL). The emission layer (EML) may include a plurality of emission elements that emit light, in which a first electrode, an emission layer, and a second electrode are sequentially laminated, and a pixel definition film that defines each sub-pixel. The emission layer (EML) may be disposed in a display area (DA) of a main area (MA).

[0051] The encapsulation layer (TFEL) can cover the top and side surfaces of the light emitting element layer (EML) and protect the light emitting element layer (EML). The encapsulation layer (TFEL) can be arranged in the display area (DA) and the non-display area (NDA) of the main area (MA). The encapsulation layer (TFEL) includes at least one inorganic film and at least one organic film for encapsulating the light emitting element layer.

[0052] The touch sensing unit (TSU) may be formed on or mounted on the encapsulation layer (TFEL). The touch sensing unit (TSU) may be arranged on the display area (DA) of the main area (MA). The touch sensing unit (TSU) may detect the touch of a person or an object using touch electrodes. The touch sensing unit (TSU) may have touch electrodes arranged in a matrix structure to sense the user's touch using a self-capacitance method or a mutual capacitance method.

[0053] The touch sensing unit (TSU) may not be formed integrally with the display panel (100), but may be placed on a separate substrate or film placed on the module (DU) of the display panel (100). In this case, the substrate or film supporting the touch sensing unit (TSU) may be a base member that encapsulates the module (DU).

[0054] A cover window may be placed on the touch sensing unit (TSU) to protect the upper portion of the display panel (100). The cover window may be attached to the touch sensing unit (TSU) using a transparent adhesive material such as an optically clear adhesive (OCA) film or an optically clear resin (OCR). The cover window may be made of an inorganic material such as glass, or an organic material such as plastic or a polymer material. In order to prevent deterioration of image visibility due to external light reflection, a polarizing film may be additionally placed between the touch sensing unit (TSU) and the cover window.

[0055] The display driving circuit (200) can generate signals and voltages for driving the display panel (100). The display driving circuit (200) can be formed as an integrated circuit (IC) and attached to the display panel (100) using a COG (chip on glass) method, a COP (chip on plastic) method, or an ultrasonic bonding method, but is not limited thereto. For example, the display driving circuit (200) can be attached to a circuit board (300) using a COF (chip on film) method.

[0056] The circuit board (300) may be attached to one end of the sub-area (SBA) of the display panel (100). As a result, the circuit board (300) may be electrically connected to the display panel (100) and the display driving circuit (200). The display panel (100) and the display driving circuit (200) may receive digital video data, timing signals, and driving voltages through the circuit board (300). The circuit board (300) may be a flexible printed circuit board, a printed circuit board, or a flexible film such as a chip on film.

[0057] The touch driving circuit (400) can be placed on a circuit board (300). The touch driving circuit (400) can be formed as an integrated circuit (IC) and attached to the display circuit board (300).

[0058] The touch driving circuit (400) can be electrically connected to the touch electrodes of the touch sensing unit (TSU). The touch driving circuit (400) applies touch driving signals to the touch electrodes of the touch sensing unit (TSU) and measures the change in charge of the mutual electrostatic capacity of each of the plurality of touch nodes formed by the touch electrodes. Specifically, the touch driving circuit (400) measures the change in electrostatic capacity of the plurality of touch nodes according to the change in voltage or current of the touch sensing signal received through the touch electrodes. In this way, the touch driving circuit (400) can determine whether a user touches or is in proximity to the touch sensor based on the change in charge of the mutual electrostatic capacity of each of the plurality of touch nodes. The user's touch refers to a case where an object such as a user's finger or a pen directly contacts one surface of a cover window placed on the touch sensing unit (TSU). The user's proximity refers to a hovering motion of an object such as a user's finger or a pen on one surface of the cover window at a predetermined distance.

[0059] Fig. 5 is a layout diagram schematically showing an example of a display panel according to the first embodiment illustrated in Figs. 1 and 2. And, Fig. 6 is a layout diagram schematically showing an example of a display panel according to the second embodiment illustrated in Fig. 3. Specifically, Figs. 5 and 6 are layout diagrams showing a display area (DA) and a non-display area (NDA) of a display module (DU) before a touch sensing unit (TSU) is formed.

[0060] The display area (DA) is an area where an image is displayed, and may be defined as the central area of ​​the display panel (100). The display area (DA) may include a plurality of pixels (SP), a plurality of gate lines (GL), a plurality of data lines (DL), and a plurality of power lines (VL). Each of the plurality of pixels (SP) may be defined as the smallest unit that outputs light.

[0061] A plurality of gate wirings (GL) can supply gate signals, for example, scan signals, received from the gate driver (201) to a plurality of pixels (SP). The plurality of gate wirings (GL) can extend in the X-axis direction and can be spaced apart from each other in the Y-axis direction intersecting the X-axis direction.

[0062] A plurality of data lines (DL) can supply data voltages received from a display driving circuit (200) to a plurality of pixels (SP). The plurality of data lines (DL) can extend in the Y-axis direction and be spaced apart from each other in the X-axis direction.

[0063] A plurality of power lines (VL) can supply a power voltage received from a display driving circuit (200) to a plurality of pixels (SP). Here, the power voltage can be at least one of a driving voltage, an initialization voltage, and a reference voltage. The plurality of power lines (VL) can extend in the Y-axis direction and be spaced apart from each other in the X-axis direction.

[0064] A non-display area (NDA) may surround a display area (DA). The non-display area (NDA) may include a gate driver (201), fan-out lines (FOL), and gate control lines (GCL). The gate driver (201) may generate a plurality of gate signals based on a gate control signal, and may sequentially supply the plurality of gate signals to a plurality of gate lines (GL) in a set order.

[0065] Fan out wires (FOL) can extend from the display driver circuit (200) to the display area (DA). The fan out wires (FOL) can supply data voltages received from the display driver circuit (200) to a plurality of data wires (DL).

[0066] A gate control wiring (GCL) can extend from a display driving circuit (200) to a gate driving unit (201). The gate control wiring (GCL) can supply a gate control signal received from the display driving circuit (200) to the gate driving unit (201).

[0067] The sub-area (SBA) may include a display driving circuit (200), a display pad area (DPA), and first and second touch pad areas (TPA1, TPA2). The display pad area (DPA) may include at least one display pad (DP). The first and second touch pad areas (TPA1, TPA2) may each include at least one first touch pad (TP1) and at least one second touch pad (TP2).

[0068] The display driving circuit (200) can output signals and voltages for driving the display panel (100) to the fan out lines (FOL). The display driving circuit (200) can supply a data voltage to the data line (DL) through the fan out lines (FOL). The data voltage can be supplied to a plurality of pixels (SP) and can determine the brightness of the plurality of pixels (SP). The display driving circuit (200) can supply a gate control signal to the gate driving unit (201) through the gate control line (GCL).

[0069] The display pad area (DPA), the first touch pad area (TPA1), and the second touch pad area (TPA2) may be positioned at the edge of the sub area (SBA). The display pad area (DPA), the first touch pad area (TPA1), and the second touch pad area (TPA2) may be electrically connected to the circuit board (300) using a low-resistance, high-reliability material such as an anisotropic conductive film or SAP.

[0070] The display pad area (DPA) may include a plurality of display pad portions. The plurality of display pad portions may be connected to a display driving circuit (200) or a touch driving circuit (400) via a circuit board (300). The plurality of display pad portions may be connected to the display circuit board (300) to receive digital video data and supply digital video data to the display driving circuit (200).

[0071] The non-display area (NDA) or sub-area (SBA) of the display panel (100) includes a test switching element area (TSD) formed and used to test the display panel (100) before the display panel (100) is commercialized.

[0072] In the test switching element area (TSD), a plurality of test switching elements (TSn) are arranged, each electrically connected to a plurality of data lines (DL) formed in the display area (DA) or the non-display area (NDA) or to fan-out lines (FOL) connected to the plurality of data lines (DL).

[0073] In addition, in the inspection switching element area (TSD), inspection switching elements may be further formed, each electrically connected to a plurality of gate lines (GL) and power lines (VL) formed in the display area (DA) or the non-display area (NDA). These inspection switching elements (TSn) formed in the inspection switching element area (TSD) may be connected one-to-one to at least one of a plurality of data lines (DL) or fan-out lines (FOL), a plurality of gate lines (GL) and a plurality of power lines (VL) formed in the display area (DA) or the non-display area (NDA).

[0074] As described above, in the inspection step before the display panel (100) is manufactured, the inspection device turns on the inspection switching elements (TSn) formed in the non-display area (NDA) or sub-area (SBA) of the display panel (100) and supplies a scan voltage to the gate lines (GL) through the inspection switching elements (TSn). Alternatively, a gate control signal may be supplied to the gate driver (210). In addition, the inspection device also supplies high-potential and low-potential driving voltages to the power lines (VL), respectively. In addition, the inspection device also turns on the inspection switching elements (TSn) respectively connected to the plurality of data lines (DL) or fan-out lines (FOL), and supplies the inspection data voltage to the data lines (DL) through the inspection switching elements (TSn), so that the entire pixel (SP) emits light.

[0075] After a good product is determined through inspection, a display driving circuit (200) is mounted in a non-display area (NDA) or sub-area (SBA) of the display panel (100), and a circuit board (300) and a touch driving circuit (400) are placed.

[0076] In the product state of the display panel (100) in which the display driving circuit (200) and the touch driving circuit (400) are formed, the display driving circuit (200) controls the turn-off switching operation of the inspection switching elements (TSn) so that all of the inspection switching elements (TSn) are maintained in a turn-off state. That is, when the display panel (100) including the display device (10) is powered off, all of the inspection switching elements (TSn) are also turned off. On the other hand, when the display panel (100) including the display device (10) is powered on, the display driving circuit (200) supplies a gate control signal to the gate driving unit (210) and supplies data voltages to the fan-out lines (POL) to drive all of the pixels (SP). That is, during the image display period in which the display device (10) is powered on, the display driving circuit (200) drives all of the pixels (SP) so that an image is displayed in the display area (DA). Meanwhile, during this image display period, the display driving circuit (200) controls the turn-on / off switching operation of the inspection switching elements (TSn) to maintain all the inspection switching elements (TSn) in a stable turn-off state.

[0077] Since the test switching elements (TSn) are all electrically connected to the data lines (DL), power lines (DL), or gate lines (GL), they may be electrically affected by changes in the voltage and current of the connected lines. Accordingly, if the test switching elements (TSn) are not all maintained in a stable turn-off state, problems such as voltage or current leakage through the test switching elements (TSn) may occur. Therefore, the display driving circuit (200) must control the turn-on / off switching operation of the test switching elements (TSn) so that the test switching elements (TSn) maintain a more stable turn-off state even when they are electrically affected by specific lines.

[0078] Fig. 7 is a circuit diagram of a first embodiment schematically showing inspection switching elements formed in an inspection element placement area.

[0079] Referring to Fig. 7, in the inspection switching element area (TSD), first to nth inspection switching elements (TS1 to TSn) are arranged, which are connected one-to-one to first to nth data lines (DL1 to DLn) extending to the display area (DA) or the non-display area (NDA). Here, n is a positive integer excluding 0.

[0080] As described above, the test switching elements (TSn) of the test switching element area (TSD) can be connected one-to-one with at least one of the fan-out wirings (FOL), the plurality of gate wirings (GL), and the power wirings (VL) extending to the display area (DA) or the non-display area (NDA). However, for the convenience of a specific description, an example in which the test switching elements (TSn) are connected one-to-one with the data wirings (DL) will be described below.

[0081] The first to nth inspection switching elements (TS1 to TSn) are electrically connected to the first to nth data lines (DL1 to DLn) in a parallel structure with the first to nth data lines (DL1 to DLn). The first to nth inspection switching elements (TS1 to TSn) may be formed as thin film transistors such as MOSFETs (Metal Oxide Semiconductor Field Effect transistors).

[0082] The first electrode of each of the first to nth inspection switching elements (TS1 to TSn) is connected one-to-one with the first to nth data lines (DL1 to DLn), and the second electrode of each is connected to a first line terminal (VLT1) to which a DC voltage for inspection (or a data voltage for inspection) or a first off control signal (e.g., a first gate-off voltage) is supplied. In addition, the gate electrode of each of the first to nth inspection switching elements (TS1 to TSn) is connected to a second line terminal (VLT2) to which a gate-on signal or a second off control signal (e.g., a second gate-off voltage) is supplied.

[0083] The first to nth inspection switching elements (TS1 to TSn) may be formed as NMOS TFTs (NMOS Thin Film Transistors), and the first electrode of each of the first to nth inspection switching elements (TS1 to TSn) may be a drain electrode, and the second electrode may be a source electrode.

[0084] During the inspection period of the display panel (100), the first to nth inspection switching elements (TS1 to TSn) can be turned on in response to a gate-on signal input to each gate electrode and supply an inspection direct current voltage input to the second electrode to each data wire (DL1 to DLn) connected to the first electrode.

[0085] On the other hand, in the image display period in the state where the display panel (10) is manufactured, the first to nth inspection switching elements (TS1 to TSn) are maintained in a turn-off state by a second off control signal (e.g., a second gate-off voltage) input to each gate electrode. At this time, the first off control signal (e.g., a first gate-off voltage) can be supplied to the first electrode. The first to nth inspection switching elements (TS1 to TSn) can be maintained in a stable turn-on state so that the data voltage of the data wires (DL1 to DLn) does not leak even if the data voltage magnitude of the data wires (DL1 to DLn) respectively connected to the first electrodes is varied.

[0086] Meanwhile, when the first to nth inspection switching elements (TS1 to TSn) are connected to the respective gate wirings (GL) and power wirings (VL), the first electrodes of each of the first to nth inspection switching elements (TS1 to TSn) may be connected one-to-one with the respective gate wirings (GL) and power wirings (VL). At this time, the second electrodes of each of the first to nth inspection switching elements (TS1 to TSn) may be connected to the first line terminal (VLT1) to which the scan voltage or the first off control signal (e.g., the first gate-off voltage) is supplied. In addition, the gate electrodes of each of the first to nth inspection switching elements (TS1 to TSn) may be connected to the second line terminal (VLT2) to which the gate-on signal or the second off control signal (e.g., the second gate-off voltage) is supplied.

[0087] Fig. 8 is a waveform diagram showing the change in voltage magnitude of the switching control signals and data lines supplied to the inspection switching elements of Fig. 7.

[0088] Referring to FIG. 8, during an inspection period before the display panel (100) is manufactured, an inspection device supplies a direct current voltage for inspection (TVI, for example, a data voltage for inspection of 10 V) to the second electrode of each of the first to nth inspection switching elements (TS1 to TSn) through the first line terminal (VLT1) of the display panel (100). In addition, a gate-on signal (for example, a direct current voltage of 8 V) is supplied to the gate electrode of each of the first to nth inspection switching elements (TS1 to TSn) through the second line terminal (VLT2) of the display panel (100).

[0089] The first to nth inspection switching elements (TS1 to TSn) are turned on by a gate-on signal supplied to each gate electrode, and can supply a direct current voltage (TVI) for inspection input to the second electrode to each data wire (DL1 to DLn) connected to the first electrode.

[0090] Thereafter, during a period in which the display panel (100) is manufactured and displays an image, the display driving circuit (200) can maintain the second electrode of each of the first to nth inspection switching elements (TS1 to TSn) in a floating state (e.g., 0 V state) through the first line terminal (VLT1) of the display panel (100) or supply a first off control signal (LV1, e.g., a first gate-off voltage of 0 V) ​​to the first line terminal (VLT1). In addition, a second off control signal (e.g., a second gate-off voltage of -3 V) is supplied to the gate electrode of each of the first to nth inspection switching elements (TS1 to TSn) through the second line terminal (VLT2) of the display panel (100) to turn off the first to nth inspection switching elements (TS1 to TSn).

[0091] During the image display period, the display driving circuit (200) supplies data voltage for image display to each data wire (DL1 to DLn) connected in parallel with the first to nth inspection switching elements (TS1 to TSn) at least in one frame period unit.

[0092] During the video display period, the display driving circuit (200) can supply a second off control signal (e.g., a second gate off voltage of -3 V) having a lower voltage level than the first off control signal (e.g., a first gate off voltage of 0 V) ​​to the gate electrodes of each of the first to nth inspection switching elements (TS1 to TSn).

[0093] The display driving circuit (200) controls the turn-on / off switching operation of the inspection switching elements (TSn) using a second off control signal (e.g., a second gate off voltage of -3 V) having a lower voltage level than the first off control signal (e.g., a first gate off voltage of 0 V) ​​during the image display period, thereby maintaining all the inspection switching elements (TSn) in a stable turn-off state.

[0094] Fig. 9 is a circuit diagram of a second embodiment schematically showing inspection switching elements formed in an inspection element placement area.

[0095] As described above, the test switching elements (TSn) of the test switching element area (TSD) can be connected one-to-one with at least one of the fan-out wirings (FOL), the plurality of gate wirings (GL) and the power wirings (VL) extending to the display area (DA) or the non-display area (NDA). And as illustrated in FIG. 9, the test switching element area (TSD) can have first to n-th test switching elements (TS1 to TSn) that are connected one-to-one with first to n-th data wirings (DL1 to DLn) extending to the display area (DA) or the non-display area (NDA).

[0096] Referring to FIG. 9, the first electrode of each of the first to nth inspection switching elements (TS1 to TSn) is connected one-to-one with the first to nth data lines (DL1 to DLn), and the second electrode of each is connected to a first line terminal (VLT1) to which a direct current voltage for inspection (or a data voltage for inspection) or a first off control signal (e.g., a first gate off voltage) is supplied.

[0097] The first and second gate electrodes of each of the first to nth inspection switching elements (TS1 to TSn) may be formed as a double layer by overlapping with at least one interlayer insulating film therebetween. Accordingly, the first gate electrode of each of the first to nth inspection switching elements (TS1 to TSn) is connected to a second line terminal (VLT2) to which a gate-on signal or a second off control signal (e.g., a second gate-off voltage) is supplied. In addition, each of the second gate electrodes is connected to a DC voltage line terminal (VDT) to which a third off control signal (e.g., a third gate-off voltage) having a preset DC voltage magnitude is supplied.

[0098] Meanwhile, when the first to nth inspection switching elements (TS1 to TSn) are connected to the respective gate wirings (GL) and power wirings (VL), the first electrodes of each of the first to nth inspection switching elements (TS1 to TSn) may be connected one-to-one with the respective gate wirings (GL) and power wirings (VL). At this time, the second electrodes of each of the first to nth inspection switching elements (TS1 to TSn) may be connected to a first line terminal (VLT1) to which an inspection scan voltage or a first off control signal (e.g., a first gate-off voltage) is supplied. In addition, the first gate electrodes of each of the first to nth inspection switching elements (TS1 to TSn) may be connected to a second line terminal (VLT2) to which a gate-on signal or a second off control signal (e.g., a second gate-off voltage) is supplied. In addition, the second gate electrodes of each of the first to nth inspection switching elements (TS1 to TSn) are connected to a DC voltage line terminal (VDT) to which a third off control signal (e.g., a third gate-off voltage) of a preset DC voltage magnitude is supplied.

[0099] Fig. 10 is a waveform diagram showing changes in the voltage magnitude of the switching control signals and data lines supplied to the inspection switching elements of Fig. 9.

[0100] Referring to FIG. 10, during an inspection period before the display panel (100) is manufactured, an inspection device supplies a direct current voltage for inspection (TVI, for example, a data voltage for inspection of 10 V) to the second electrode of each of the first to nth inspection switching elements (TS1 to TSn) through the first line terminal (VLT1) of the display panel (100). In addition, a gate-on signal (for example, a direct current voltage of 8 V) is supplied to the gate electrode of each of the first to nth inspection switching elements (TS1 to TSn) through the second line terminal (VLT2) of the display panel (100).

[0101] The first to nth inspection switching elements (TS1 to TSn) are turned on by a gate-on signal supplied to each of the first gate electrodes, and can supply a direct current voltage (TVI) for inspection input to the second electrode to each of the data lines (DL1 to DLn) to which the first electrode is connected. The first to nth inspection switching elements (TS1 to TSn) can also be supplied with a direct current voltage of a preset size of about 0 V through a direct current voltage line terminal (VDT) to each of the second gate electrodes.

[0102] During the period in which the display panel (100) is manufactured and displays an image, the display driving circuit (200) can maintain the second electrode of each of the first to nth inspection switching elements (TS1 to TSn) in a floating state (e.g., 0 V state) through the first line terminal (VLT1) of the display panel (100) or supply a first off control signal (LV1, e.g., a first gate-off voltage of 0 V) ​​to the first line terminal (VLT1).

[0103] A second off control signal (e.g., a second gate off voltage of -3 V) is supplied to the first gate electrode of each of the first to nth inspection switching elements (TS1 to TSn) through the second line terminal (VLT2) of the display panel (100), thereby turning off the first to nth inspection switching elements (TS1 to TSn). In particular, the display driving circuit (200) can supply a second off control signal (e.g., a second gate off voltage of -3 V) having a lower voltage level than the first off control signal (e.g., a first gate off voltage of 0 V) ​​to the first gate electrode of each of the first to nth inspection switching elements (TS1 to TSn).

[0104] In addition, the display driving circuit (200) can stably maintain the voltage fluctuations of the first and second gate electrodes by supplying a third off control signal of a preset DC voltage size (e.g., a third gate off voltage of 3 V) to the second gate electrodes of each of the first to nth inspection switching elements (TS1 to TSn).

[0105] Fig. 11 is a circuit diagram of a third embodiment schematically showing inspection switching elements formed in an inspection element placement area.

[0106] Referring to FIG. 11, the first electrode of each of the first to nth inspection switching elements (TS1 to TSn) is connected one-to-one with the first to nth data lines (DL1 to DLn), and the second electrode of each is connected to a first line terminal (VLT1) to which a direct current voltage for inspection (or a data voltage for inspection) or a first off control signal (e.g., a first gate off voltage) is supplied.

[0107] The first and second gate electrodes of each of the first to nth inspection switching elements (TS1 to TSn) may be formed as a double layer by overlapping with at least one interlayer insulating film therebetween. Accordingly, the first gate electrode of each of the first to nth inspection switching elements (TS1 to TSn) is connected to a second line terminal (VLT2) to which a gate-on signal or a second off-control signal (e.g., a second gate-off voltage) is supplied. In addition, each of the second gate electrodes is connected to an AC voltage line terminal (ADT) to which a third off-control signal (e.g., a third gate-off voltage) having an AC voltage magnitude that swings within a preset voltage range is supplied.

[0108] Figure 12 is a waveform diagram showing changes in the voltage magnitude of the switching control signals and data lines supplied to the inspection switching elements of Figure 11.

[0109] During the period in which the display panel (100) is manufactured and displays an image, the display driving circuit (200) can maintain the second electrode of each of the first to nth inspection switching elements (TS1 to TSn) in a floating state (e.g., 0 V state) through the first line terminal (VLT1) of the display panel (100) or supply a first off control signal (LV1, e.g., a first gate-off voltage of 0 V) ​​to the first line terminal (VLT1).

[0110] A second off control signal (e.g., a second gate off voltage of -3 V) is supplied to the first gate electrode of each of the first to nth inspection switching elements (TS1 to TSn) through the second line terminal (VLT2) of the display panel (100), thereby turning off the first to nth inspection switching elements (TS1 to TSn). In particular, the display driving circuit (200) can supply a second off control signal (e.g., a second gate off voltage of -3 V) having a lower voltage level than the first off control signal (e.g., a first gate off voltage of 0 V) ​​to the first gate electrode of each of the first to nth inspection switching elements (TS1 to TSn).

[0111] In addition, the display driving circuit (200) can stably maintain the voltages of the first and second gate electrodes so that they fluctuate only within the preset range by supplying a third off control signal (AV, for example, a third gate off voltage swinging in the range of -3 V to 3 V) of an alternating voltage magnitude that swings within a preset voltage range to the second gate electrodes of each of the first to nth inspection switching elements (TS1 to TSn).

[0112] FIG. 13 and FIG. 14 are perspective views showing a display device according to another embodiment of the present invention.

[0113] In FIG. 13 and FIG. 14, the display device (10) is exemplified as a foldable display device that folds in a first direction (X-axis direction). The display device (10) can maintain both a folded state and an unfolded state. The display device (10) can be folded in an in-folding manner in which the front surface is disposed on the inside. When the display device (10) is bent or folded in an in-folding manner, the front surfaces of the display devices (10) can be arranged to face each other. Alternatively, the display device (10) can be folded in an out-folding manner in which the front surface is disposed on the outside. When the display device (10) is bent or folded in an out-folding manner, the back surfaces of the display devices (10) can be arranged to face each other.

[0114] The first non-folding area (NFA1) may be arranged on one side of the folding area (FDA), for example, on the right side. The second non-folding area (NFA2) may be arranged on the other side of the folding area (FDA), for example, on the left side. A touch sensing unit (TSU) according to an embodiment of the present disclosure may be formed and arranged on each of the first non-folding area (NFA1) and the second non-folding area (NFA2).

[0115] The first folding line (FOL1) and the second folding line (FOL2) extend in the second direction (Y-axis direction), and the display device (10) can be folded in the first direction (X-axis direction). As a result, the length of the display device (10) in the first direction (X-axis direction) can be reduced by approximately half, so that the user can conveniently carry the display device (10).

[0116] Meanwhile, the extension direction of the first folding line (FOL1) and the extension direction of the second folding line (FOL2) are not limited to the second direction (Y-axis direction). For example, the first folding line (FOL1) and the second folding line (FOL2) extend in the first direction (X-axis direction), and the display device (10) can be folded in the second direction (Y-axis direction). In this case, the length of the display device (10) in the second direction (Y-axis direction) can be reduced by approximately half. Alternatively, the first folding line (FOL1) and the second folding line (FOL2) can extend in a diagonal direction of the display device (10) between the first direction (X-axis direction) and the second direction (Y-axis direction). In this case, the display device (10) can be folded in a triangular shape.

[0117] When the first folding line (FOL1) and the second folding line (FOL2) extend in the second direction (Y-axis direction), the length of the folding area (FDA) in the first direction (X-axis direction) may be shorter than the length of the second direction (Y-axis direction). In addition, the length of the first direction (X-axis direction) of the first non-folding area (NFA1) may be longer than the length of the folding area (FDA) in the first direction (X-axis direction). The length of the first direction (X-axis direction) of the second non-folding area (NFA2) may be longer than the length of the folding area (FDA) in the first direction (X-axis direction).

[0118] The first display area (DA1) may be arranged on the front side of the display device (10). The first display area (DA1) may overlap the folding area (FDA), the first non-folding area (NFA1), and the second non-folding area (NFA2). Therefore, when the display device (10) is unfolded, an image may be displayed in the front direction in the folding area (FDA), the first non-folding area (NFA1), and the second non-folding area (NFA2) of the display device (10).

[0119] The second display area (DA2) may be arranged on the back surface of the display device (10). The second display area (DA2) may overlap the second non-folding area (NFA2). Therefore, when the display device (10) is folded, an image may be displayed in the front direction in the second non-folding area (NFA2) of the display device (10).

[0120] In FIGS. 13 and 14, the through hole (TH) in which the camera, etc. is formed is exemplified as being positioned in the first non-folding area (NFA1), but this is not limited thereto. The through hole (TH) or the camera may be positioned in the second non-folding area (NFA2) or the folding area (FDA).

[0121] FIG. 15 and FIG. 16 are perspective views showing a display device according to another embodiment of the present invention.

[0122] In FIGS. 15 and 16, the display device (10) is exemplified as a foldable display device that folds in the second direction (Y-axis direction). The display device (10) can maintain both a folded state and an unfolded state. The display device (10) can be folded in an in-folding manner in which the front surface is positioned on the inside. When the display device (10) is bent or folded in an in-folding manner, the front surfaces of the display devices (10) can be positioned to face each other. Alternatively, the display device (10) can be folded in an out-folding manner in which the front surface is positioned on the outside. When the display device (10) is bent or folded in an out-folding manner, the back surfaces of the display devices (10) can be positioned to face each other.

[0123] The display device (10) may include a folding area (FDA), a first non-folding area (NFA1), and a second non-folding area (NFA2). The folding area (FDA) may be an area where the display device (10) is folded, and the first non-folding area (NFA1) and the second non-folding area (NFA2) may be areas where the display device (10) is not folded. The first non-folding area (NFA1) may be arranged on one side of the folding area (FDA), for example, on the lower side. The second non-folding area (NFA2) may be arranged on the other side of the folding area (FDA), for example, on the upper side.

[0124] A touch sensing unit (TSU) according to an embodiment of the present specification may be formed and placed on the first non-folding area (NFA1) and the second non-folding area (NFA2), respectively.

[0125] On the other hand, the folding area (FDA) may be an area bent at a predetermined curvature at the first folding line (FOL1) and the second folding line (FOL2). Therefore, the first folding line (FOL1) may be a boundary between the folding area (FDA) and the first non-folding area (NFA1), and the second folding line (FOL2) may be a boundary between the folding area (FDA) and the second non-folding area (NFA2).

[0126] The first folding line (FOL1) and the second folding line (FOL2) extend in the first direction (X-axis direction) as shown in FIGS. 15 and 16, and the display device (10) can be folded in the second direction (Y-axis direction). As a result, the length of the display device (10) in the second direction (Y-axis direction) can be reduced by approximately half, so that the user can conveniently carry the display device (10).

[0127] Meanwhile, the extension direction of the first folding line (FOL1) and the extension direction of the second folding line (FOL2) are not limited to the first direction (X-axis direction). For example, the first folding line (FOL1) and the second folding line (FOL2) extend in the second direction (Y-axis direction), and the display device (10) can be folded in the first direction (X-axis direction). In this case, the length of the display device (10) in the first direction (X-axis direction) can be reduced by approximately half. Alternatively, the first folding line (FOL1) and the second folding line (FOL2) can extend in a diagonal direction of the display device (10) between the first direction (X-axis direction) and the second direction (Y-axis direction). In this case, the display device (10) can be folded in a triangular shape.

[0128] When the first folding line (FOL1) and the second folding line (FOL2) extend in the first direction (X-axis direction) as shown in FIGS. 15 and 16, the length of the folding area (FDA) in the second direction (Y-axis direction) may be shorter than the length of the first direction (X-axis direction). In addition, the length of the first non-folding area (NFA1) in the second direction (Y-axis direction) may be longer than the length of the folding area (FDA) in the second direction (Y-axis direction). The length of the second non-folding area (NFA2) in the second direction (Y-axis direction) may be longer than the length of the folding area (FDA) in the second direction (Y-axis direction).

[0129] The first display area (DA1) may be arranged on the front side of the display device (10). The first display area (DA1) may overlap the folding area (FDA), the first non-folding area (NFA1), and the second non-folding area (NFA2). Therefore, when the display device (10) is unfolded, an image may be displayed in the front direction in the folding area (FDA), the first non-folding area (NFA1), and the second non-folding area (NFA2) of the display device (10).

[0130] The second display area (DA2) may be arranged on the back surface of the display device (10). The second display area (DA2) may overlap the second non-folding area (NFA2). Therefore, when the display device (10) is folded, an image may be displayed in the front direction in the second non-folding area (NFA2) of the display device (10).

[0131] In FIGS. 15 and 16, the through hole (TH) in which the camera, etc. is placed is exemplified as being placed in the second non-folding area (NFA2), but this is not limited thereto. The through hole (TH) may be placed in the first non-folding area (NFA1) or the folding area (FDA).

[0132] Although embodiments of the present invention have been described with reference to the attached drawings, those skilled in the art will appreciate that the present invention can be implemented in other specific forms without altering the technical spirit or essential characteristics of the present invention. Therefore, the embodiments described above should be understood to be illustrative in all respects and not restrictive.

Claims

1. A plurality of pixels arranged in a display area of ​​a display panel; An inspection switching element area formed by including a plurality of inspection switching elements in a non-display area or sub-area of ​​the above display panel; and It includes a display driving circuit that controls the supply timing of data voltages and driving control signals supplied to the above plurality of pixels, A display device in which the above display driving circuit controls a turn-off switching operation for the plurality of inspection switching elements so that the plurality of inspection switching elements are maintained in a turn-off state during the image display period.

2. In the first paragraph, the plurality of inspection switching elements are a display device in which the plurality of data wires formed in the display area or the plurality of fan out wires formed in the non-display area are connected one-to-one with the plurality of data wires or the plurality of fan out wires in a parallel structure.

3. In the second paragraph, the plurality of inspection switching elements are connected one-to-one with the plurality of gate wires formed in the display area or the plurality of power wires extended to the non-display area in a parallel structure, the display device.

4. In the second paragraph, each of the first electrodes formed on the plurality of inspection switching elements is connected one-to-one with the plurality of data wires, Each second electrode is connected to at least one first line terminal to which a direct current voltage for inspection or a first off control signal is supplied, A display device in which each gate electrode is connected to at least one second line terminal to which a gate on signal or a second off control signal is supplied.

5. In the fourth paragraph, the plurality of inspection switching elements are supplied with the first off control signal to each of the first electrodes during the image display period, A display device that is maintained in a turn-off state in response to the second off control signal input to each of the gate electrodes.

6. In the fourth paragraph, the display driving circuit maintains the second electrode of each of the plurality of inspection switching elements in a floating state through the at least one first line terminal or supplies the first off control signal to the at least one first line terminal. A display device that supplies the second off control signal to the gate electrode of each of the plurality of inspection switching elements through the at least one second line terminal to turn off the plurality of inspection switching elements.

7. In the 6th paragraph, the display driving circuit supplies the second off control signal having a lower voltage level than the first off control signal to the gate electrode of each of the plurality of inspection switching elements to turn off the plurality of inspection switching elements.

8. In the second paragraph, each of the first electrodes formed on the plurality of inspection switching elements is connected one-to-one with the plurality of data wires, Each second electrode is connected to at least one first line terminal to which a direct current voltage for inspection or a first off control signal is supplied, Among each of the gate electrodes formed in a double layer, the first gate electrode is connected to at least one second line terminal to which a gate on signal or a second off control signal is supplied, A display device in which each of the second gate electrodes formed in the double layer is connected to a DC voltage line terminal to which a third off control signal having a preset DC voltage magnitude is supplied.

9. In the 8th paragraph, the display driving circuit maintains the second electrode of each of the plurality of inspection switching elements in a floating state through the at least one first line terminal or supplies the first off control signal to the at least one first line terminal. The second off control signal is supplied to the first gate electrode of each of the plurality of inspection switching elements through the at least one second line terminal to turn off the plurality of inspection switching elements, A display device that supplies a third off control signal having a preset DC voltage size to each of the second gate electrodes through the DC voltage line terminal.

10. In the 9th paragraph, the display driving circuit supplies the second off control signal having a lower voltage level than the first off control signal to the gate electrode of each of the plurality of inspection switching elements to turn off the plurality of inspection switching elements.

11. In the second paragraph, each of the first electrodes formed on the plurality of inspection switching elements is connected one-to-one with the plurality of data wires, Each second electrode is connected to at least one first line terminal to which a direct current voltage for inspection or a first off control signal is supplied, Among each of the gate electrodes formed in a double layer, the first gate electrode is connected to at least one second line terminal to which a gate on signal or a second off control signal is supplied, A display device in which each of the second gate electrodes formed in the double layer is connected to a DC voltage line terminal to which a third off control signal having a preset DC voltage magnitude is supplied.

12. In the 11th paragraph, the display driving circuit maintains each of the second electrodes formed in the plurality of inspection switching elements in a floating state through the at least one first line terminal or supplies the first off control signal to the at least one first line terminal. The second off control signal is supplied to each of the first gate electrodes formed in the plurality of inspection switching elements through the at least one second line terminal to turn off the plurality of inspection switching elements, A display device which supplies a third off control signal having an AC voltage magnitude that swings within a preset voltage range to each of the second gate electrodes through the AC voltage line terminal.

13. A plurality of pixels arranged in a display area of ​​a display panel; A gate driver for supplying scan signals to gate wires arranged in a non-display area of ​​the above display panel and the display area; An inspection switching element area formed by including a plurality of inspection switching elements in a non-display area or sub-area of ​​the above display panel; and It includes a display driving circuit that controls the supply timing of data voltages and driving control signals supplied to the plurality of pixels and the gate control signal supplied to the gate driving unit, A display device in which the above display driving circuit controls a turn-off switching operation for the plurality of inspection switching elements so that the plurality of inspection switching elements are maintained in a turn-off state during the image display period.

14. In the 13th paragraph, the plurality of inspection switching elements are a display device in which the plurality of data wires formed in the display area or the plurality of fan out wires formed in the non-display area are connected one-to-one with the plurality of data wires or the plurality of fan out wires in a parallel structure.

15. In the 14th paragraph, the plurality of inspection switching elements are connected one-to-one with the plurality of gate wires formed in the display area or the plurality of power wires extended to the non-display area in a parallel structure with the plurality of gate wires or the plurality of power wires.

16. In the 15th paragraph, each of the first electrodes formed on the plurality of inspection switching elements is connected one-to-one with the plurality of gate wirings, Each second electrode is connected to at least one first line terminal to which a scan voltage for inspection or a first off control signal is supplied, A display device in which each gate electrode is connected to at least one second line terminal to which a gate on signal or a second off control signal is supplied.

17. In the 16th paragraph, the display driving circuit maintains each of the second electrodes formed in the plurality of inspection switching elements in a floating state through the at least one first line terminal or supplies the first off control signal to the at least one first line terminal. A display device that supplies the second off control signal to each gate electrode formed in the plurality of inspection switching elements through the at least one second line terminal to turn off the plurality of inspection switching elements.

18. In the 14th paragraph, each of the first electrodes formed on the plurality of inspection switching elements is connected one-to-one with the plurality of data wires, Each second electrode is connected to at least one first line terminal to which a direct current voltage for inspection or a first off control signal is supplied, A display device in which each gate electrode is connected to at least one second line terminal to which a gate on signal or a second off control signal is supplied.

19. In paragraph 14, Each of the first electrodes formed on the plurality of inspection switching elements is connected one-to-one with the plurality of data wires, Each second electrode is connected to at least one first line terminal to which a direct current voltage for inspection or a first off control signal is supplied, Among each of the gate electrodes formed in a double layer, the first gate electrode is connected to at least one second line terminal to which a gate on signal or a second off control signal is supplied, A display device in which each of the second gate electrodes formed in the double layer is connected to a DC voltage line terminal to which a third off control signal having a preset DC voltage magnitude is supplied.

20. In the 14th paragraph, each of the first electrodes formed on the plurality of inspection switching elements is connected one-to-one with the plurality of data wires, Each second electrode is connected to at least one first line terminal to which a direct current voltage for inspection or a first off control signal is supplied, Among each of the gate electrodes formed in a double layer, the first gate electrode is connected to at least one second line terminal to which a gate on signal or a second off control signal is supplied, A display device in which each of the second gate electrodes formed in the double layer is connected to a DC voltage line terminal to which a third off control signal having a preset DC voltage magnitude is supplied.

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