Electronic device and display having layer including light-transmitting portion

Abstract

This display comprises: a first layer including an opaque member including first light-transmitting portions and second light-transmitting portions that are smaller than the first light-transmitting portions; and a second layer disposed below the first layer, wherein the second layer may include first light-emitting portions respectively disposed below the first light-transmitting portions and second light-emitting portions respectively disposed below the second light-transmitting portions, the second light-emitting portions may include a third light-emitting portion disposed at the center portion of the display and a fourth light-emitting portion disposed at the edge portion of the display, and the second light-transmitting portions may include a third light-transmitting portion disposed above the third light-emitting portion and a fourth light-transmitting portion disposed above the fourth light-emitting portion.

Description

Display and electronic devices having a layer including a light-transmitting portion

[0001] The disclosed embodiments relate to displays and electronic devices having a layer including a light transmitting portion.

[0002] Portable electronic devices can transmit visual information to the outside world through displays. Displays transmit visual information through a combination of light transmitted by pixels. Portable electronic devices are used in a variety of environments. For example, when multiple people are viewing content together, a wide viewing angle may be required, while viewing private information that others may not want to see may require a narrow viewing angle. The viewing angle of the light transmitted through the display can be determined by the angle at which the pixels transmit light.

[0003] The above information may be provided as background art to aid in understanding the present disclosure. No claim or determination is made as to whether any of the above-described matters constitute prior art related to the present disclosure.

[0004] A display is disclosed. The display may include a first layer comprising an opaque member. The opaque member may include first light-transmitting portions and second light-transmitting portions smaller than the first light-transmitting portions. The display may include a second layer disposed below the first layer. The second layer may include first light-emitting portions disposed below each of the first light-transmitting portions and second light-emitting portions disposed below each of the second light-transmitting portions. The second light-emitting portions may include a third light-emitting portion disposed at a center portion of the display and a fourth light-emitting portion disposed at an edge portion of the display. The second light-transmitting portions may include a third light-transmitting portion disposed above the third light-transmitting portion and a fourth light-transmitting portion disposed above the fourth light-transmitting portion. When viewed from above, a center of the third light-transmitting portion may substantially overlap a center of the third light-transmitting portion, and a center of the fourth light-transmitting portion may not overlap a center of the fourth light-transmitting portion.

[0005] An electronic device is disclosed. The electronic device may include a housing and a display disposed on a front surface of the housing. The display may include a first layer comprising an opaque member. The opaque member may include first light-transmitting portions and second light-transmitting portions smaller than the first light-transmitting portions. The display may include a second layer disposed under the first layer. The second layer may include first light-emitting portions disposed under each of the first light-transmitting portions and second light-emitting portions disposed under each of the second light-transmitting portions. The second light-emitting portions may include a third light-emitting portion disposed at a central portion of the display and a fourth light-emitting portion disposed at an edge portion of the display. The second light-transmitting portions may include a third light-transmitting portion disposed over the third light-transmitting portion and a fourth light-transmitting portion disposed over the fourth light-transmitting portion. As shown above, the third light-emitting portion may be aligned with the third light-transmitting portion, and the fourth light-emitting portion may not be aligned with the fourth light-transmitting portion.

[0006] In connection with the description of the drawings, the same or similar reference numerals may be used for the same or similar components.

[0007] FIG. 1A is a diagram illustrating an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0008] FIG. 1b is an exploded perspective view of an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0009] FIG. 2 illustrates a display according to one embodiment.

[0010] FIG. 3 illustrates a cross-sectional view of a display according to one embodiment.

[0011] FIG. 4 illustrates an example of use of an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0012] Figure 5 shows the difference in brightness of a display depending on the inclination, according to one embodiment.

[0013] FIG. 6 is a graph showing the difference in brightness of a display according to a slope, according to one embodiment.

[0014] Figure 7 illustrates the arrangement of a light-transmitting portion according to one embodiment.

[0015] Figures 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b, 10a and 10b are cross-sectional views showing light-transmitting portions arranged differently for each region.

[0016] Fig. 11 is a graph showing the difference in brightness of a display according to the alignment of a light-transmitting portion and a light-emitting portion according to one embodiment.

[0017] Figures 12, 13 and 14 are drawings showing the arrangement area of ​​the light transmitting portion.

[0018] FIG. 15 is a diagram showing the relationship between a light-transmitting portion and a pixel arranged in a bending section of a display according to one embodiment.

[0019] FIG. 16 is a block diagram of an electronic device within a network environment according to various embodiments.

[0020] FIG. 1A is a diagram illustrating an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0021] Referring to FIG. 1A, an electronic device (100) according to one embodiment may include a housing (110) forming an exterior of the electronic device (100). For example, the housing (110) may include a first side (or front side) (100A), a second side (or back side) (100B), and a third side (or side surface) (100C) surrounding a space between the first side (100A) and the second side (100B). In one embodiment, the housing (110) may also refer to a structure (e.g., a frame structure (140) of FIG. 1B) forming at least a portion of the first side (100A), the second side (100B), and / or the third side (100C).

[0022] An electronic device (100) according to one embodiment may include a substantially transparent front plate (102). In one embodiment, the front plate (102) may form at least a portion of the first surface (100A). In one embodiment, the front plate (102) may include, but is not limited to, a glass plate or a polymer plate including various coating layers, for example.

[0023] An electronic device (100) according to one embodiment may include a substantially opaque back plate (111). In one embodiment, the back plate (111) may form at least a portion of the second surface (100B). In one embodiment, the back plate (111) may be formed of a coated or colored glass, ceramic, polymer, metal (e.g., aluminum, stainless steel (STS), or magnesium), or a combination of at least two of the foregoing materials.

[0024] An electronic device (100) according to one embodiment may include a side bezel structure (or side member) (118) (e.g., a side wall (141) of a frame structure (140) of FIG. 1B). In one embodiment, the side bezel structure (118) may be combined with a front plate (102) and / or a rear plate (111) to form at least a portion of a third side (100C) of the electronic device (100). For example, the side bezel structure (118) may form the entire third side (100C) of the electronic device (100), or, for another example, the side bezel structure (118) may form the third side (100C) of the electronic device (100) together with the front plate (102) and / or the rear plate (111).

[0025] Unlike the illustrated embodiment, when the third side (100C) of the electronic device (100) is partially formed by the front plate (102) and / or the rear plate (111), the front plate (102) and / or the rear plate (111) may include a region that extends seamlessly from its edge toward the rear plate (111) and / or the front plate (102). The extending region of the front plate (102) and / or the rear plate (111) may be located at both ends of a long edge of the electronic device (100), for example, but is not limited to the above-described example.

[0026] In one embodiment, the side bezel structure (118) may comprise a metal and / or a polymer. In one embodiment, the back plate (111) and the side bezel structure (118) may be formed integrally and may comprise the same material (e.g., a metal material such as aluminum), but is not limited thereto. For example, the back plate (111) and the side bezel structure (118) may be formed as separate components and / or may comprise different materials.

[0027] In one embodiment, the electronic device (100) may include at least one of a display (101), an audio module (103, 104, 107), a sensor module (not shown), a camera module (105, 112, 113), a key input device (117), a light emitting element (not shown), and / or a connector hole (108). In one embodiment, the electronic device (100) may omit at least one of the above components (e.g., the key input device (117) or the light emitting element (not shown)) or may additionally include other components.

[0028] In one embodiment, the display (101) (e.g., the display module (1660) of FIG. 16) may be visually exposed through a substantial portion of the front plate (102). For example, at least a portion of the display (101) may be visible through the front plate (102) forming the first side (100A). In one embodiment, the display (101) may be disposed on the back surface of the front plate (102).

[0029] In one embodiment, the outer shape of the display (101) may be formed to be substantially the same as the outer shape of the front plate (102) adjacent to the display (101). In one embodiment, in order to expand the area where the display (101) is visually exposed, the gap between the outer shape of the display (101) and the outer shape of the front plate (102) may be formed to be substantially the same.

[0030] In one embodiment, the display (101) (or the first surface (100A) of the electronic device (100)) may include a screen display area (101A). In one embodiment, the display (101) may provide visual information to a user through the screen display area (101A). In the illustrated embodiment, when the first surface (100A) is viewed from the front (e.g., viewed from +z), the screen display area (101A) is depicted as being positioned on the inside of the first surface (100A) and spaced apart from the periphery of the first surface (100A), but is not limited thereto. In one embodiment, when the first surface (100A) is viewed from the front, at least a portion of an edge of the screen display area (101A) may substantially coincide with an edge of the first surface (100A) (or the front plate (102)).

[0031] In one embodiment, the screen display area (101A) may include a sensing area (101B) configured to acquire biometric information of the user. Here, the meaning of "the screen display area (101A) includes the sensing area (101B)" may be understood to mean that at least a portion of the sensing area (101B) may overlap the screen display area (101A). For example, the sensing area (101B) may be an area capable of displaying visual information by the display (101) like other areas of the screen display area (101A) and additionally capable of acquiring biometric information of the user (e.g., a fingerprint). In one embodiment, the sensing area (101B) may also be formed in the key input device (117).

[0032] In one embodiment, the display (101) may include an area where a first camera module (105) (e.g., camera module (1680) of FIG. 16) is positioned. In one embodiment, an opening is formed in the area of ​​the display (101), and the first camera module (105) (e.g., a punch hole camera) may be at least partially positioned within the opening so as to face the first surface (100A). In this case, the screen display area (101A) may surround at least a portion of an edge of the opening. In one embodiment, the first camera module (105) (e.g., an under display camera (UDC)) may be positioned under the display (101) so as to overlap the area of ​​the display (101). In this case, the display (101) can provide visual information to the user through the above area, and additionally, the first camera module (105) can obtain an image corresponding to the direction toward the first surface (100A) through the above area of ​​the display (101).

[0033] In one embodiment, the display (101) may be coupled to or disposed adjacent to a touch sensing circuit, a pressure sensor capable of measuring the intensity (pressure) of a touch, and / or a digitizer capable of detecting a magnetic field-type stylus pen.

[0034] In one embodiment, the audio module (103, 104, 107) (e.g., audio module (1670) of FIG. 16) may include a microphone hole (103, 104) and a speaker hole (107).

[0035] In one embodiment, the microphone holes (103, 104) may include a first microphone hole (103) formed in a portion of the third surface (100C) and a second microphone hole (104) formed in a portion of the second surface (100B). A microphone (not shown) for acquiring external sound may be placed inside the microphone holes (103, 104). The microphone may include multiple microphones to detect the direction of the sound.

[0036] In one embodiment, the second microphone hole (104) formed in a portion of the second surface (100B) may be positioned adjacent to the camera module (105, 112, 113). For example, the second microphone hole (104) may acquire sound according to the operation of the camera module (105, 112, 113). However, the present invention is not limited thereto.

[0037] In one embodiment, the speaker hole (107) may include an external speaker hole (107) and a call receiver hole (not shown). The external speaker hole (107) may be formed on a part of the third surface (100C) of the electronic device (100). In one embodiment, the external speaker hole (107) may be implemented as a single hole with the microphone hole (103). Although not shown, the call receiver hole (not shown) may be formed on another part of the third surface (100C). For example, the call receiver hole may be formed on the opposite side of the external speaker hole (107) on the third surface (100C). For example, based on the city of FIG. 1A, the external speaker hole (107) may be formed on the third surface (100C) corresponding to the lower portion of the electronic device (100), and the call receiver hole may be formed on the third surface (100C) corresponding to the upper portion of the electronic device (100). However, this is not limited thereto, and in one embodiment, the call receiver hole may be formed at a location other than the third surface (100C). For example, the call receiver hole may be formed by a spaced space between the front plate (102) (or, display (101)) and the side bezel structure (118).

[0038] In one embodiment, the electronic device (100) may include at least one speaker (not shown) configured to output sound to the outside of the housing (110) through an external speaker hole (107) and / or a call receiver hole (not shown).

[0039] In one embodiment, a sensor module (not shown) (e.g., sensor module (1676) of FIG. 16) may generate an electrical signal or data value corresponding to an internal operating state of the electronic device (100) or an external environmental state. For example, the sensor module may include at least one of a proximity sensor, an HRM sensor, a fingerprint sensor, a gesture sensor, a gyro sensor, a barometric pressure sensor, a magnetic sensor, an acceleration sensor, a grip sensor, a color sensor, an IR (infrared) sensor, a biometric sensor, a temperature sensor, a humidity sensor, or an illuminance sensor.

[0040] In one embodiment, a camera module (105, 112, 113) (e.g., camera module (1680) of FIG. 16) may include a first camera module (105) positioned to face a first side (100A) of the electronic device (100), a second camera module (112) positioned to face a second side (100B), and a flash (113).

[0041] In one embodiment, the second camera module (112) may include multiple cameras (e.g., dual cameras, triple cameras, or quad cameras). However, the second camera module (112) is not necessarily limited to including multiple cameras and may include a single camera.

[0042] In one embodiment, the first camera module (105) and the second camera module (112) may include one or more lenses, image sensors, and / or image signal processors.

[0043] In one embodiment, the flash (113) may include, for example, a light emitting diode or a xenon lamp. In one embodiment, two or more lenses (infrared camera, wide-angle and telephoto lenses) and image sensors may be arranged on one side of the electronic device (100).

[0044] In one embodiment, a key input device (117) (e.g., input module (1650) of FIG. 16) may be disposed on a third side (100C) of the electronic device (100). In one embodiment, the electronic device (100) may not include some or all of the key input devices (117), and the key input devices (117) that are not included may be implemented in another form, such as a soft key, on the display (101).

[0045] In one embodiment, a connector hole (108) may be formed on the third surface (100C) of the electronic device (100) so that a connector of an external device can be accommodated. A connection terminal (e.g., a connection terminal (1678) of FIG. 16) electrically connected to the connector of the external device may be arranged within the connector hole (108). The electronic device (100) according to one embodiment may include an interface module (e.g., an interface (1677) of FIG. 16) for processing electrical signals transmitted and received through the connection terminal.

[0046] In one embodiment, the electronic device (100) may include a light-emitting element (not shown). For example, the light-emitting element (not shown) may be disposed on a first surface (100A) of the housing (110). The light-emitting element (not shown) may provide status information of the electronic device (100) in the form of light. In one embodiment, the light-emitting element (not shown) may provide a light source that is linked to the operation of the first camera module (105). For example, the light-emitting element (not shown) may include an LED, an IR LED, and / or a xenon lamp.

[0047] FIG. 1b is an exploded perspective view of an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0048] In the following, redundant descriptions of configurations having the same reference numerals as the configurations described above are omitted.

[0049] Referring to FIG. 1B, an electronic device (100) according to one embodiment may include a frame structure (140), a first printed circuit board (150), a second printed circuit board (152), a cover plate (160), and a battery (170).

[0050] In one embodiment, the frame structure (140) may include a side wall (141) forming an exterior of the electronic device (100) (e.g., the third side (100C) of FIG. 1A) and a support portion (143) extending inwardly from the side wall (141). In one embodiment, the frame structure (140) may be disposed between the display (101) and the back plate (111). In one embodiment, the side wall (141) of the frame structure (140) may surround a space between the back plate (111) and the front plate (102) (and / or the display (101)), and the support portion (143) of the frame structure (140) may extend from the side wall (141) within the space. According to one embodiment, a side wall (141) forming a side surface of an electronic device (100) (e.g., a third surface (100C) of FIG. 1A) may include a speaker hole (107) connecting the inside and the outside of the electronic device (100). The speaker hole (107) may penetrate the side wall (141).

[0051] In one embodiment, the frame structure (140) may support or accommodate other components included in the electronic device (100). For example, a display (101) may be disposed on one side of the frame structure (140) facing one direction (e.g., +z direction), and the display (101) may be supported by a support portion (143) of the frame structure (140). For another example, a first printed circuit board (150), a second printed circuit board (152), a battery (170), and a second camera module (112) may be disposed on the other side of the frame structure (140) facing the opposite direction (e.g., -z direction). The first printed circuit board (150), the second printed circuit board (152), the battery (170), and the second camera module (112) can each be mounted in a recess defined by a side wall (141) and / or a support portion (143) of the frame structure (140).

[0052] In one embodiment, the first printed circuit board (150), the second printed circuit board (152), and the battery (170) may be respectively coupled to the frame structure (140). For example, the first printed circuit board (150) and the second printed circuit board (152) may be fixedly disposed to the frame structure (140) via a coupling member such as a screw. For example, the battery (170) may be fixedly disposed to the frame structure (140) via an adhesive member (e.g., double-sided tape). However, the present invention is not limited to the above-described examples.

[0053] In one embodiment, the cover plate (160) may be disposed between the first printed circuit board (150) and the back plate (111). In one embodiment, the cover plate (160) may be disposed on the first printed circuit board (150). For example, the cover plate (160) may be disposed on a surface of the first printed circuit board (150) facing the -z direction.

[0054] In one embodiment, the cover plate (160) may at least partially overlap the first printed circuit board (150) with respect to the z-axis. In one embodiment, the cover plate (160) may cover at least a portion of the first printed circuit board (150). In this way, the cover plate (160) may protect the first printed circuit board (150) from physical impact or prevent detachment of a connector coupled to the first printed circuit board (150).

[0055] In one embodiment, the cover plate (160) may be fixedly positioned on the first printed circuit board (150) via a joining member (e.g., a screw), or may be joined to the frame structure (140) together with the first printed circuit board (150) via the joining member.

[0056] In one embodiment, the display (101) may be positioned between a frame structure (140) and a front plate (102). For example, the front plate (102) may be positioned on one side (e.g., in the +z direction) of the display (101), and the frame structure (140) may be positioned on the other side (e.g., in the -z direction).

[0057] In one embodiment, the front plate (102) may be coupled with the display (101). For example, the front plate (102) and the display (101) may be bonded to each other via an optically clear adhesive (e.g., optically clear adhesive (OCA) or optically clear resin (OCR)) disposed therebetween.

[0058] In one embodiment, the front plate (102) may be coupled with a frame structure (140). For example, the front plate (102) may include an outer portion extending outside the display (101) when viewed in the z-axis direction, and may be adhered to the frame structure (140) through an adhesive member (e.g., double-sided tape) disposed between the outer portion of the front plate (102) and the frame structure (140) (e.g., side wall (141)). However, the present invention is not limited to the above-described example.

[0059] In one embodiment, the first printed circuit board (150) and / or the second printed circuit board (152) may be equipped with a processor (e.g., processor 1620 of FIG. 16), memory (e.g., memory 1630 of FIG. 16), and / or an interface (e.g., interface 1677 of FIG. 16). The processor may include, for example, one or more of a central processing unit, an application processor, a graphics processing unit, an image signal processor, a sensor hub processor, or a communication processor. The memory may include, for example, volatile memory or non-volatile memory. The interface may include, for example, a high definition multimedia interface (HDMI), a universal serial bus (USB) interface, an SD card interface, and / or an audio interface. The interface may electrically or physically connect the electronic device (100) to an external electronic device, and may include a USB connector, an SD card / MMC connector, or an audio connector. In one embodiment, the first printed circuit board (150) and the second printed circuit board (152) may be operatively or electrically connected to each other via a connecting member (e.g., a flexible printed circuit board).

[0060] In one embodiment, a battery (170) (e.g., battery (1689) of FIG. 16 ) may power at least one component of the electronic device (100). For example, the battery (170) may include a rechargeable secondary battery or a fuel cell. At least a portion of the battery (170) may be disposed substantially coplanar with the first printed circuit board (150) and / or the second printed circuit board (152).

[0061] An electronic device (100) according to one embodiment may include an antenna module (not shown) (e.g., antenna module (1697) of FIG. 16). In one embodiment, the antenna module may be disposed between the rear plate (111) and the battery (170). The antenna module may include, for example, a near field communication (NFC) antenna, a wireless charging antenna, and / or a magnetic secure transmission (MST) antenna. The antenna module may, for example, perform short-range communication with an external device or wirelessly transmit and receive power with an external device.

[0062] In one embodiment, the housing (110) of the electronic device (100) may refer to a configuration or structure that forms at least a portion of the exterior of the electronic device (100). In this respect, at least a portion of the front plate (102), the frame structure (140), and / or the rear plate (111) that form the exterior of the electronic device (100) may be referred to as the housing (110) of the electronic device (100).

[0063] FIG. 2 illustrates a display according to one embodiment.

[0064] Referring to FIG. 2, the electronic device (100) may be a bar-shaped electronic device (291). The electronic device (100) may be replaced with an electronic device (292) that is a foldable device having a folding axis, an electronic device (293) that is a foldable device (or a multi-foldable device) having two or more folding axes, or an electronic device (294) that is a rollable device that slides into or out of a housing. The display (101) may include a plurality of pixels. Each of the pixels may include sub-pixels. The sub-pixels may include a first sub-pixel (250-1) including a light-emitting element (or light-emitting portion) configured to emit light of a first color (e.g., red), a second sub-pixel (250-2) including a light-emitting element (or light-emitting portion) configured to emit light of a second color (e.g., green), and a third sub-pixel (250-3) including a light-emitting element (or light-emitting portion) configured to emit light of a third color (e.g., blue). The sub-pixels may further include a fourth sub-pixel (not shown) including a light-emitting element (or light-emitting portion) configured to emit light of a fourth color (e.g., white).

[0065] The field of illumination (FOI) of light emitted from one or more of the pixels may be narrower than the FOI of light emitted from one or more other of the pixels. For example, the one or more of the pixels may include pixel (321) and pixel (322). For example, the other one or more of the pixels may include pixel (311) and pixel (312).

[0066] For example, one or more of the pixels may be positioned within (or within) a first set (320) of regions within the active area (or display area) of the display (101), such as pixels (221) and pixels (222). For example, one or more of the pixels may be positioned within (or within) a second set (210) of regions within the active area of ​​the display (101), such as pixels (211) and pixels (212). As a non-limiting example, the regions included within the first set (220) of regions and the regions included within the second set (210) of regions may alternate with each other. As a non-limiting example, the regions included within the first set (220) of regions and the regions included within the second set (210) of regions may be included within the active area in an interleaved arrangement.

[0067] The display (101) may include an opaque member in a first layer of the display (101) disposed over a second layer of the display (101) including light-emitting portions, to narrow (or reduce) the FOI of light emitted from the one or more of the pixels compared to the FOI of light emitted from the other one or more of the plurality of pixels. The opaque member of the first layer of the display (101) may be structured to narrow the viewing angle of at least a portion of a screen (e.g., a screen) displayed on the display (101). The opaque member of the first layer of the display (101) may partially overly the light-emitting elements in the one or more of the pixels, and may not overly the light-emitting elements in the other one or more of the pixels.

[0068] The electronic device (100) may further include a display driving circuit (290) configured to control the display (101) to display a screen on the display (101). The display driving circuit (290) may be configured to control the display to emit light from first light-emitting portions within the first pixel (211) and to emit light from second light-emitting portions within the second pixel (221) to display a screen having a first viewing angle, and to control the display panel to refrain from emitting light from the first light-emitting portions within the first pixel (211) and to emit light from second light-emitting portions within the second pixel (221) to display a screen having a second viewing angle narrower than the first viewing angle. A mode in which the display (101) provides a relatively narrow second viewing angle may be referred to as a private mode. The private mode has been described as a mode in which light is emitted from second light-emitting portions within the second pixel (221), but is not limited thereto. The private mode may be a mode in which light is emitted from some of the first light-emitting portions within the first pixel (211) and some of the second light-emitting portions within the second pixel (212).

[0069] FIG. 3 illustrates a cross-sectional view of a display according to one embodiment.

[0070] Referring to FIG. 3, the display (101) may include a layer (301) and another layer (302) disposed (or positioned) over the layer (301). The layer (301) of the display (101) may be described as a light-emitting layer. The other layer (302) of the display (101) may be described as a masking layer (or mask layer) (or black matrix layer).

[0071] A layer (301) of a display (101) may include a pixel (211) positioned within a region (392) included within a second set (210) of regions and a pixel (221) positioned within a region (391) included within a first set (220) of regions. The pixel (211) may include a sub-pixel (311) and a sub-pixel (312). The pixel (221) may include a sub-pixel (321) and a sub-pixel (322).

[0072] The layer (301) of the display (101) may include a pixel definition layer (PDL) (341). The PDL (341) may define the periphery of the pixel (211) and the periphery of the pixel (221). The PDL (341) may define the periphery of the subpixel (311) within the pixel (211) and the periphery of the subpixel (312) within the pixel (211). The PDL (341) may define the periphery of the subpixel (321) within the pixel (221) and the periphery of the subpixel (322) within the pixel (221). For example, the PDL (341) may be disposed between the pixel (211) and the pixel (221), between the subpixel (311) and the subpixel (312), and between the subpixel (321) and the subpixel (322).

[0073] As a non-limiting example, the width (w1) of a sub-pixel (311) defined by a PDL (341) may be equal to the width (w2) of a sub-pixel (321) defined by a PDL (341). As a non-limiting example, the width (w1) of a sub-pixel (311) defined by a PDL (341) may be wider than the width (w2) of a sub-pixel (321) defined by a PDL (341).

[0074] Another layer (302) of the display (101) may include an opaque member (330) (or a black matrix). The opaque member (330) may be included in the other layer (302) of the display (101) for the first privacy display mode and the second privacy display mode. For example, the opaque member (330) may be partially overlaid on the pixel (221) and not overlaid on the pixel (211) to narrow the FOI of the light emitted from the pixel (221) to that of the light emitted from the pixel (211). For example, the opaque member (330) may partially overlap the pixel (221) among the pixels (211) and (221). For example, the opaque member (230) may be positioned above or over a portion of the PDL (341) that defines the pixel (221) and sub-pixels (e.g., sub-pixel (321) and sub-pixel (322)) within the pixel (221), and may not be positioned over another portion of the PDL (341) that defines the pixel (211) and sub-pixels (e.g., sub-pixel (311) and sub-pixel (312)) within the pixel (211). For example, the opaque member (330) may include a first light-transmitting portion (331) (or first light-transmitting area or opening) positioned over the pixel (211) and second light-transmitting portions (332) (or second light-transmitting areas or openings) positioned over the pixel (321). For example, the size of the first light-transmitting portion (331) may be larger than the size of each of the second light-transmitting portions (332). For example, the sub-pixels (e.g., sub-pixel (311) and sub-pixel (312)) within the pixel (211) may be positioned below the first light-transmitting portion (331) (or opening (331)). For example, the sub-pixels (e.g., sub-pixel (321) and sub-pixel (222)) within the pixel (221) may be positioned below each of the second light-transmitting portions (332) (or openings (332)).The sub-pixels within the pixel (211) may be described as first sub-pixels positioned below one light-transmitting portion (e.g., first light-transmitting portion (331)) within another layer (302), and the sub-pixels within the pixel (221) may be described as second sub-pixels positioned below other light-transmitting portions (e.g., second light-transmitting portions (332)) within another layer (302) that are smaller than the light-transmitting portion within the other layer (302).

[0075] The viewing angle according to the pixels (321, 322) including the second light-transmitting portions (362) and the second light-emitting portions may be narrower than the viewing angle according to the first light-transmitting portions (361) and the first light-emitting portions (311, 312).

[0076] As a non-limiting example, the width (w3) of an opening of one of the second light-transmitting portions (332) may be equal to the width (w2) of the sub-pixel (321). As a non-limiting example, the width (w3) of an opening of one of the second light-transmitting portions (332) may be wider than the width (w2) of the sub-pixel (321). As a non-limiting example, the width (w3) of an opening of one of the second light-transmitting portions (332) may be narrower than the width (w2) of the sub-pixel (321).

[0077] As a non-limiting example, the display (101) may further include at least one layer disposed between the layer (301) and another layer (302).

[0078] For example, the at least one layer may include a color filter layer. The color filter layer may include an opaque member including opaque portions positioned between the PDL (341) and the opaque member (330). For example, the opaque member included in the color filter layer of the display (101) may include an opening (or a light-transmitting portion) corresponding to the first light-transmitting portion (331) and openings (or light-transmitting portions) corresponding to the second light-transmitting portions (332), respectively.

[0079] For example, the at least one layer may include a layer disposed on the color filter layer. The layer disposed on the color filter layer may include an opaque member including opaque portions positioned between the PDL (341) and the opaque member (330). For example, the opaque member included in the layer of the display (101) disposed on the color filter layer of the display (101) may include openings corresponding to the first light-transmitting portion (331) and openings corresponding to the second light-transmitting portions (332), respectively. The openings of the opaque member may be substantially the same as the openings corresponding to the first light-transmitting portion (331) and the openings corresponding to the second light-transmitting portions (332), respectively. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and the openings of the opaque member may be different from the openings corresponding to the first light-transmitting portion (331) and the openings corresponding to the second light-transmitting portions (332), respectively, of the respective openings. The width (or diameter), size, and alignment position of the opening disposed in the second layer (302) relative to the light-emitting portion of the first layer (301) may be different from the opening of the opaque member included in the at least one layer. However, without limitation thereto, the at least one layer may include a layer that does not include the color filter layer and includes an opaque member.

[0080] FIG. 4 illustrates an example of use of an electronic device according to one embodiment. FIG. 5 illustrates a difference in brightness of a display according to an inclination according to one embodiment. FIG. 6 is a graph illustrating a difference in brightness of a display according to an inclination according to one embodiment.

[0081] Referring to FIGS. 4 and 5, a user (P1) of an electronic device (100) can look straight at the display (101) of the electronic device (100). The user (P1) can check the contents of the display (101) of the electronic device (100). Another person (P2) located next to the user (P1) cannot check the contents of the display (101) when the electronic device (100) is looking at the display (101) driven in private mode. When the display (101) is driven in private mode, only the second pixel among the first pixel (e.g., the pixel (211) of FIG. 2) and the second pixel (e.g., the second pixel (221) of FIG. 2) may be driven, or a portion of the first pixel and the second pixel may be driven. Light emitted from the second pixel with a narrow viewing angle may not be transmitted to the other person (P2).

[0082] When a user (p1) tilts the electronic device (100) and uses the display (101) in a private mode that provides a narrow viewing angle, it may be difficult for the user (p1) to identify the display (101).

[0083] Referring to FIG. 5, brightness may vary depending on the area of ​​the display (101) of the electronic device (100). The light-emitting portions arranged in the first portion (501) of the display (101) may provide information to the user (p1) with a first brightness. The angle (t1) between the first portion (501) of the display (101) and the user's field of view may be greater than the angles (t2, t3) between the other portions (502, 503) and the user's field of view. As the angle is viewed at a relatively large angle, the light transmitted to the user may be relatively brighter. The light-emitting portions arranged in the second portion (502) of the display (101) may provide information to the user (p1) with a second brightness. The light-emitting portions arranged in the third portion (503) of the display (101) may provide information to the user (p1) with a third brightness. The brightness of the first portion (501) closer to the direction (d1) viewed by the user may be brighter than the brightness of the other portions. The brightness of the third portion (503) farther from the direction (d1) viewed by the user may be darker than the brightness of the other portions. Since the display (101) operated in private mode provides a narrow viewing angle, the difference in brightness of the display area due to the difference in angle between the display (101) and the user may be easily recognized from the outside.

[0084] Referring to Figure 6, the graph shows the change in brightness according to the user's line of sight looking at the display and the inclination of the display surface. The x-axis represents the angle between the user's line of sight looking at the display and the display surface. The y-axis represents the brightness (or luminance) perceived by the user for the light emitted from the display.

[0085] Graph (601) shows the change in brightness according to the user's gaze and the inclination of the display surface when looking at a display without private mode applied (or a display with private mode not running).

[0086] Graph (602) shows the change in brightness according to the user's gaze looking at the display with private mode applied and the inclination of the display surface.

[0087] Referring to graph (601), when looking at the first part (e.g., when looking at an angle (t1)) and when looking at the second part (e.g., when looking at an angle (t2)), a difference in brightness (or luminance) of about 3 to 4% may occur, and when looking at the first part and when looking at the third part (e.g., when looking at an angle (t3)), a difference in brightness (or luminance) of about 5 to 6% may occur.

[0088] Referring to graph (602), when looking at the first part (e.g., when looking at an angle (t1)) and when looking at the second part (e.g., when looking at an angle (t2)), a brightness (or luminance) difference of about 10% may occur, and when looking at the first part and when looking at the third part (e.g., when looking at an angle (t3)), a brightness (or luminance) difference of about 25% may occur.

[0089] Looking at graphs (601) and (602), depending on the angle at which the display is viewed while operating in private mode, the user can feel a significant difference in the brightness of the display.

[0090] Through the drawings 7 to 10b described below, a structure for reducing the difference in brightness according to the angle at which a display operating in private mode is viewed is described.

[0091] Fig. 7 illustrates the arrangement of light-transmitting portions according to one embodiment. Figs. 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b, 10a, and 10b are cross-sectional views illustrating light-transmitting portions arranged differently in each region.

[0092] Referring to FIG. 7, the display (101) may include a first layer (701) and a second layer (702). The first layer (701) may have an opaque member (730) of the display (101) (e.g., the opaque member (230) of FIG. 2) and light-transmitting portions (711, 712, 713, 714).

[0093] The light-transmitting portions (711, 712, 713, 714) may include first light-transmitting portions (711) and second light-transmitting portions (712, 713, 714) that are smaller than the first light-transmitting portions (711). The light-transmitting portions (711, 712, 713, 714) may be included in an opaque member (730). For example, the light-transmitting portions (711, 712, 713, 714) may be formed in an opaque member (730).

[0094] A second layer (702) may be positioned below the first layer (701). The second layer (702) may include light-emitting portions (721, 722, 723, 724). The light-emitting portions (721, 722, 723, 724) may include first light-emitting portions (721) and second light-emitting portions (722, 723, 724).

[0095] The first light-emitting portions (721) may be respectively positioned below the first light-transmitting portions (711). The first light-emitting portions (721) may be configured to emit light.

[0096] The second light-emitting portions (722, 723, 724) may be positioned below each of the second light-transmitting portions (721, 722, 723, 724).

[0097] The viewing angle according to the second light-transmitting portions (712, 713, 714) and the second light-emitting portions (722, 723, 724) may be narrower than the viewing angle according to the first light-transmitting portions (711) and the first light-emitting portions (721).

[0098] The second light-emitting portions (722, 723, 724) may include a third light-emitting portion (722), a fourth light-emitting portion (723), and a fifth light-emitting portion (724). The third light-emitting portion (722) may be disposed at a central portion (P2) of the display (101). The fourth light-emitting portion (723) and the fifth light-emitting portion (724) may be disposed at edge portions (P1, P3) of the display.

[0099] The second light-transmitting portions (712, 713, 714) may include a third light-transmitting portion (712), a fourth light-transmitting portion (713), and a fifth light-transmitting portion (714).

[0100] Referring to FIGS. 8A, 9A, and 10A, when viewed from above, the center (722C) of the third light-emitting portion (722) of FIG. 9A, which is disposed in the central portion (P2), may substantially overlap with the center (712C) of the third light-transmitting portion (712). When viewed from above, the center (723C) of the fourth light-emitting portion (723) of FIG. 8A may not overlap with the center (713C) of the fourth light-transmitting portion (713). When viewed from above, the center (724C) of the fifth light-emitting portion (724) of FIG. 10A may not overlap with the center (714C) of the fifth light-transmitting portion (714).

[0101] For example, when viewed from above, the minimum distance between a point on the edge of the third light-transmitting portion (712) and the edge of the third light-emitting portion (722) may be the same as the minimum distance between another point on the edge of the third light-transmitting portion (712) and the edge of the third light-emitting portion (722). When viewed from above, the minimum distance between a point on the edge of the fourth light-transmitting portion (713) and the edge of the fourth light-emitting portion (723) may be different from the minimum distance between another point on the edge of the fourth light-transmitting portion (713) and the edge of the fourth light-emitting portion (723). When viewed from above, the minimum distance between a point on the edge of the fifth light-transmitting portion (714) and the edge of the fifth light-emitting portion (724) may be different from the minimum distance between another point on the edge of the fifth light-transmitting portion (714) and the edge of the fifth light-emitting portion (724). For example, a minimum distance between a point on the edge of the fourth light-transmitting portion (713) facing the edge of the display, which is disposed in a first portion among the edge portions of the display, and the edge of the fourth light-emitting portion (723) may be smaller than a minimum distance between another point on the edge of the fourth light-transmitting portion (713) and the edge of the fourth light-emitting portion (723). A minimum distance between a point on the edge of the fifth light-transmitting portion (714) facing the edge of the display, which is disposed in a second portion among the edge portions of the display, and the edge of the fifth light-emitting portion (724) may be smaller than a minimum distance between another point on the edge of the fifth light-transmitting portion (714) and the edge of the fifth light-emitting portion (724).For example, the minimum distance between a point on the edge of the fourth light-transmitting portion (713) facing the edge of the display, which is disposed in the first portion (P1) among the edge portions of the display, and the edge of the fourth light-emitting portion (723) may be substantially the same as the minimum distance between a point on the edge of the fifth light-transmitting portion (714) facing the edge of the display, which is disposed in the second portion (P2) among the edge portions of the display, and the edge of the fifth light-emitting portion (724).

[0102] For example, the minimum distance between a point on the edge of the third light-transmitting portion (712) and the edge of the third light-emitting portion (722) may be approximately 3 um. The minimum distance between a point on the edge of the fourth light-transmitting portion (713) facing the edge of the display, which is disposed in the first part among the edge portions of the display, and the edge of the fourth light-emitting portion (723) may be approximately 1 um. The minimum distance between another point on the edge of the fourth light-transmitting portion (713) and the edge of the fourth light-emitting portion (723) may be approximately 5 um. The minimum distance between a point on the edge of the fifth light-transmitting portion (714) facing the edge of the display, which is disposed in the second part among the edge portions of the display, and the edge of the fifth light-emitting portion (724) may be approximately 1 um. The minimum distance from another point on the edge of the fifth light-transmitting portion (714) to the edge of the fifth light-emitting portion (724) may be approximately 5 um. The fourth light-emitting portion (723) and the fourth light-transmitting portion (713) may be substantially symmetrical with respect to the fifth light-emitting portion (714) and the fifth light-transmitting portion (724).

[0103] When a user looks toward the first portion, the amount of light or the brightness of light transmitted through the fourth light-transmitting portion (713) disposed in the first portion may decrease. The distance between the edge of the fourth light-transmitting portion (713) facing the user and the fourth light-emitting portion (723) is narrow, so the path of the transmitted light is restricted, and thus the amount of light or the brightness of light transmitted to the user may decrease. When a user looks toward the first portion, the amount of light or the brightness of light transmitted through the fifth light-transmitting portion (714) disposed in the second portion may increase. The distance between the edge of the fifth light-transmitting portion (714) facing the user looking at the first portion of the edge of the display (101) and the fifth light-emitting portion (724) is wide, so the path of the transmitted light is relatively less restricted, and thus the amount of light or the brightness of light transmitted to the user may increase.

[0104] The display (101) may further include a third layer. The third layer may be positioned between the first layer (701) and the second layer (702). The third layer (703) may compensate for height to provide a narrow viewing angle of the display.

[0105] Referring to FIGS. 8B, 9B, and 10B, the third layer may include light-transmitting portions. The display (101) of FIGS. 8B, 9B, and 10B may be identical or similar to the display (101) of FIGS. 8A, 9A, and 10A in addition to the light-transmitting portions (712', 713', 714') of the third layer. The light-transmitting portions (712', 713', 714') may further include sixth light-transmitting portions (not shown) disposed on the pixel (211) of FIG. 2 and seventh light-transmitting portions (712', 713', 714') disposed on second light-emitting portions (722, 723, 724) corresponding to the pixel (221) of FIG. 2, respectively. The seventh light-transmitting portions (712', 713', 714) may be positioned within the third layer (703) for height compensation to reduce the viewing angle of the display. The seventh light-transmitting portions (712', 713', 714') may be defined by an opaque member (730'). For example, the seventh light-transmitting portions (712', 713', 714') may be surrounded by the opaque member (730'). The seventh light-transmitting portions (712', 713', 714') may be aligned with the second light-emitting portions (722, 723, 724). The seventh light-transmitting portions (712', 713', 714') may be configured to guide light emitted from the second light-emitting portions (722, 723, 724) to the outside. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and the seventh light-transmitting portions (712', 713', 714') may be surrounded by an opaque member (730'). For example, the seventh light-transmitting portions (712', 713', 714') may be misaligned with respect to the second light-emitting portions (722, 723, 724). For example, each of the seventh light-transmitting portions (712', 713', 714') may be aligned with the corresponding third light-transmitting portion (712), the fourth light-transmitting portion (713), or the fifth light-transmitting portion (714).Among the seventh light-transmitting portions (712', 713', 714'), the light-transmitting portion (712') can be aligned with the third light-transmitting portion (712). Among the seventh light-transmitting portions (712', 713', 714'), the light-transmitting portion (713') can be aligned with the fourth light-transmitting portion (713). Among the seventh light-transmitting portions (712', 713', 714'), the light-transmitting portion (714') can be aligned with the fifth light-transmitting portion (714).

[0106] Fig. 11 is a graph showing the difference in brightness of a display according to the alignment of a light-transmitting portion and a light-emitting portion according to one embodiment.

[0107] Through Fig. 11, the change in brightness according to the distance between the edge of the light-emitting portion and the edge of the light-transmitting portion in the direction viewed by the user is explained.

[0108] The x-axis represents the angle between the user's gaze and the display surface. The y-axis represents the brightness (or luminance) perceived by the user of the light emitted from the display.

[0109] Graph (1101) shows the change in brightness according to the user's gaze and the inclination of the display surface when looking at a display without private mode applied (or a display with private mode not running).

[0110] Graphs (1102, 1103, 1104) show changes in brightness according to the user's gaze and the inclination of the display surface when looking at a display with private mode applied.

[0111] Referring to FIGS. 7 and 8a together, the graph (1102) shows a change in brightness according to the user's line of sight and the inclination of the first portion when the user looks at the first portion of the edge portion of the display (101) in the first direction.

[0112] Referring to FIG. 7 and FIG. 9a together, the graph (1103) shows the change in brightness according to the user's line of sight and the inclination of the central portion when the user looks at the central portion of the display (101) in the first direction.

[0113] Referring to FIG. 7 and FIG. 10a together, the graph (1104) shows a change in brightness according to the user's line of sight and the inclination of the second portion when the user looks at the second portion of the edge portion of the display (101) while looking in the first direction.

[0114] When viewing the first part of the display (101) in the first direction, the angle (t1) between the first part of the display (101) and the user's line of sight may be approximately 10 degrees. When viewing the second part of the display (101) in the first direction, the angle (t2) between the second part of the display (101) and the user's line of sight may be approximately 15 degrees. When viewing the third part of the display (101) in the first direction, the angle (t3) between the first part of the display (101) and the user's line of sight may be approximately 20 degrees.

[0115] In graph (1102), at an incline of approximately 10 degrees, the brightness ratio can be approximately 80% of that when viewed from the front, in graph (1103), at an incline of approximately 15 degrees, the brightness ratio can be approximately 80% of that when viewed from the front, and in graph (1104), at an incline of approximately 20 degrees, the brightness ratio can be approximately 75% of that when viewed from the front.

[0116] When the display is configured as in FIGS. 7 to 9, the brightness deviation depending on the user's viewing direction can be reduced.

[0117] Figures 12, 13 and 14 are drawings showing the arrangement area of ​​the light transmitting portion.

[0118] Referring to FIGS. 12 and 13, the arrangement of the light-emitting portion and the light-transmitting portion of the display can be arranged differently depending on the portion of the display.

[0119] The light-emitting portion and the light-transmitting portion, which are arranged differently depending on the portion of the display (101) of the electronic device (100), can be applied to pixels that provide a narrow viewing angle.

[0120] In Fig. 12, the degree of alignment of the light-emitting portion and the light-transmitting portion may be different along the direction toward the upper edge and lower edge of the display (101).

[0121] The display (101) may include a first portion (1201) between an upper edge and a lower edge, a second portion (1202) where the upper edge is disposed, a third portion (1203) where the lower edge is disposed, a fourth portion (1204) where the first portion (1201) and the second portion (1202) are disposed, and a fifth portion (1205) where the first portion (1201) and the third portion (1203) are disposed. The light-emitting portion and the light-transmitting portion within the first portion (1201) where the display (101) is disposed at a central portion may be aligned. The light-transmitting portion within the second portion (1202), which is disposed at an edge portion of the display, or the fourth portion (1204), which is disposed between the first portion (1201) and the second portion (1202), may be offset toward the center portion of the display (101) with respect to the light-emitting portion within the second portion (1202) or the fourth portion (1204). When viewed from above, the distance between the light-transmitting portion disposed in the second portion (1202) and the light-emitting portion disposed in the second portion (1202) may be greater than the distance between the light-transmitting portion disposed in the fourth portion (1204) and the light-emitting portion disposed in the fourth portion (1204).

[0122] The light-transmitting portion within the third portion (1203), which is positioned at the edge of the display, or the fifth portion (1205), which is positioned between the first portion (1201) and the third portion (1203), may be offset toward the center of the display with respect to the light-emitting portion within the third portion (1203) or the fifth portion (1205). When viewed from above, the distance between the light-transmitting portion positioned within the third portion (1203) and the light-emitting portion positioned within the third portion (1205) may be greater than the distance between the light-transmitting portion positioned within the fifth portion (1205) and the light-emitting portion positioned within the fifth portion (1205).

[0123] In Fig. 13, the degree of alignment of the light-emitting portion and the light-transmitting portion arranged in the central portion of the display, the first portion surrounding the central portion, and the second portion surrounding the first portion may be different.

[0124] A display (101) of an electronic device (100) may include a central portion (1301), a first portion (1302) surrounding the central portion, and a second portion (1303) surrounding the first portion (1302). A light-emitting portion and a light-transmitting portion within the central portion (1301) of the display (101) may be aligned. The light-transmitting portions disposed in the first portion (1302) and the second portion (1303) of the display may be offset toward the center of the display with respect to the light-emitting portions within the first portion (1302) and the second portion (1303). When viewed from above, a distance between the light-transmitting portion disposed in the first portion (1302) and the light-emitting portion disposed in the first portion (1302) may be smaller than a distance between the light-transmitting portion disposed in the second portion (1303) and the light-emitting portion disposed in the second portion (1303).

[0125] Referring to FIG. 14, the display (101) may include a first layer (1401) and a second layer (1402). The first layer (1401) may have an opaque member (1430) of the display (101) (e.g., the opaque member (230) of FIG. 2, the opaque member (730) of FIG. 7) and light-transmitting portions (1411, 1412).

[0126] The light-transmitting portions (1411, 1412) may include first light-transmitting portions (1411) and second light-transmitting portions (1412) that are smaller than the first light-transmitting portions (1411).

[0127] A second layer (1402) may be positioned below the first layer (1401). The second layer (1402) may include light-emitting portions (1421, 1422). The light-emitting portions (1421, 1422) may include first light-emitting portions (1421) and second light-emitting portions (1422).

[0128] The first light-emitting portions (1421) may be respectively positioned below the first light-transmitting portions (1411). The second light-emitting portions (1422) may be respectively positioned below the second light-transmitting portions (1421).

[0129] As shown above, the center of each of the second light-emitting portions (1422) may not overlap with the center of each of the corresponding second light-transmitting portions (1414). The distances between the center of each of the second light-emitting portions (1422) and the center of each of the corresponding second light-transmitting portions (1412) may be different from each other. Unlike FIG. 7, the distances between the center of each of the second light-emitting portions (1422) and the center of each of the corresponding second light-transmitting portions (1412) may be determined irregularly.

[0130] FIG. 15 is a diagram showing the relationship between a light-transmitting portion and a pixel arranged in a bending section of a display according to one embodiment.

[0131] Referring to FIG. 15, the display (101) may include a curved portion (1502) and a flat portion (1501). The curved portion (1502) may be positioned in various ways depending on the form factor of the electronic device (100). For example, in the case of a foldable electronic device, the curved portion (1502) may be a portion of the display where the folding axis is positioned. In the case of a bar-type electronic device, the curved portion (1502) may be an edge portion of the display when the edge portion of the display is formed as a curved surface. In the case of a rollable electronic device, the curved portion may be a portion where the display area of ​​the display is rolled up.

[0132] When looking at the front of the display (101), the user's line of sight and the surface of the curved portion (1502) of the display (101) may have an incline. The center of the light-transmitting portion (1521) and the center of the light-emitting portion (1511) arranged on the flat portion of the display (101) may overlap when viewed from above. In order to reduce brightness or luminance reduction due to the incline with respect to the user's line of sight, the center of the light-transmitting portions (1512, 1513) and the center of the light-emitting portions (1522, 1523) within the curved portion (1502) may not overlap when viewed from above. The center of the light-transmitting portions (1512, 1513) within the curved portion (1502) may be biased toward the boundary between the curved portion (1502) and the flat portion (1501), based on each of the light-emitting portions (1522, 1523). For example, the light-emitting portions (1512, 1513) arranged in the curved portion (1502) may include a first light-emitting portion (1512) and a second light-emitting portion (1513). The first light-emitting portion (1512) may be closer to the boundary between the flat portion (1501) and the curved portion (1502) than the second light-emitting portion (1513). The light-transmitting portions (1522, 1523) arranged in the curved portion (1502) may include a first light-transmitting portion (1522) and a second light-transmitting portion (1523). The first light-transmitting portion (1522) may be closer to the boundary between the flat portion (1501) and the curved portion (1502) than the second light-transmitting portion (1523).

[0133] The degree to which the center of the first light-transmitting portion (1512) is biased toward the boundary between the curved portion (1502) and the flat portion (1501) with respect to the first light-emitting portion (1522) may be smaller than the degree to which the center of the second light-transmitting portion (1513) is biased toward the boundary between the curved portion (1502) and the flat portion (1501) with respect to the second light-emitting portion (1523). Since the centers of the light-transmitting portions (1512, 1513) arranged in the curved portion (1502) are not aligned with the centers of the light-emitting portions (1522, 1523), changes in the viewing angle can be reduced and differences in brightness can be reduced even when the curved portion (1502) is folded or bent.

[0134] According to the above-described embodiment, the display (101) or the electronic device (101) may include a light-transmitting portion within a masking layer configured to provide a narrow viewing angle for a private mode of the display (101). An opaque member including the light-transmitting portion may limit the viewing angle, and when viewed by a user, a difference in brightness may occur depending on the viewing angle, thereby degrading the quality of visual information of the display. According to one embodiment, the display or the electronic device may configure a misaligned portion between the light-transmitting portion and the light-emitting portion, thereby reducing the difference in brightness of light provided through the light-emitting portion, while reducing the acquisition of visual information by others through the display.

[0135] The technical tasks to be achieved in this document are not limited to the technical tasks mentioned above, and other technical tasks not mentioned will be clearly understood by those with ordinary knowledge in the technical field to which this document pertains.

[0136] According to the above-described embodiment, a display (e.g., a display (101) of FIG. 7) is disclosed. The display may include a first layer (e.g., a first layer (701) of FIG. 8A or FIG. 8B) comprising an opaque member (e.g., an opaque member (730) of FIG. 8A or FIG. 8B). The opaque member may include first light-transmitting portions (e.g., the first light-transmitting portions (711) of FIG. 7) and second light-transmitting portions (e.g., the second light-transmitting portions (712, 713, 714) of FIG. 7) that are smaller than the first light-transmitting portions. The display may include a second layer (e.g., a second layer (702) of FIG. 8A or FIG. 8B) disposed below the first layer. The second layer may include first light-emitting portions (e.g., first light-emitting portions (721) of FIG. 7) disposed below each of the first light-transmitting portions and second light-emitting portions (e.g., second light-emitting portions (722, 723, 724) of FIG. 7) disposed below each of the second light-transmitting portions. The second light-emitting portions may include a third light-emitting portion (e.g., third light-transmitting portion (722) of FIG. 7) disposed at a center portion of the display and a fourth light-emitting portion (e.g., light-transmitting portion (723) of FIG. 7) disposed at an edge portion of the display. The second light-transmitting portions may include a third light-transmitting portion (e.g., third light-transmitting portion (712) of FIG. 7) disposed above the third light-transmitting portion and a fourth light-transmitting portion (e.g., fourth light-transmitting portion (713) of FIG. 7) disposed above the fourth light-transmitting portion. As shown above, the center of the third light-emitting portion may substantially overlap the center of the third light-transmitting portion, and the center of the fourth light-emitting portion may not overlap the center of the fourth light-transmitting portion.

[0137] According to one embodiment, when shown above, the minimum distance between a point on the edge of the third light-transmitting portion and the edge of the third light-emitting portion may be substantially equal to the minimum distance between another point on the edge of the third light-transmitting portion and the edge of the third light-emitting portion.

[0138] In one embodiment, the minimum distance between a point on the edge of the fourth light-transmitting portion and the edge of the fourth light-emitting portion may be different from the minimum distance between another point on the edge of the fourth light-transmitting portion and the edge of the fourth light-emitting portion.

[0139] According to one embodiment, a minimum distance between a point on the edge of the fourth light-transmitting portion facing the edge of the display and the edge of the fourth light-emitting portion may be smaller than a minimum distance between another point on the edge of the fourth light-transmitting portion and the edge of the fourth light-emitting portion.

[0140] According to one embodiment, light transmitted from the first light-emitting portion through the first light-transmitting portion can be transmitted to a first viewing angle range.

[0141] According to one embodiment, light transmitted from the second light-emitting portion through the second light-transmitting portion can be transmitted to a second viewing angle range.

[0142] According to one embodiment, the edge portion of the display may include a first portion disposed at a first edge of the display and a second portion disposed at a second edge of the display opposite the first edge.

[0143] According to one embodiment, the first portion of the edge portion of the display may be curved.

[0144] According to one embodiment, the fourth light-emitting portion may be disposed in the first portion among the edge portions of the display.

[0145] The second light-emitting portions may further include a fifth light-emitting portion (e.g., the fifth light-emitting portion (724) of FIG. 7) disposed on the second portion of the edge portion of the display. The second light-transmitting portions may include a fifth light-transmitting portion (e.g., the fifth light-transmitting portion (714) of FIG. 7) disposed above the fifth light-emitting portion. When viewed from above, the center of the fifth light-emitting portion may not overlap the center of the fifth light-transmitting portion.

[0146] According to one embodiment, a minimum distance between a point on the edge of the fifth light-emitting portion facing the edge of the display, which is disposed in the second portion of the edge portion of the display, and the edge of the fifth light-emitting portion may be smaller than a minimum distance between another point on the edge of the fifth light-emitting portion and the edge of the fifth light-transmitting portion.

[0147] According to one embodiment, the fourth light-emitting portion and the fourth light-transmitting portion may be symmetrical to the fifth light-emitting portion and the fifth light-transmitting portion.

[0148] According to one embodiment, the display may further include a transparent layer disposed over the first layer and in contact with the first layer.

[0149] According to one embodiment, the third layer (e.g., the third layer (703) of FIG. 8A or 8B) may be further included, positioned between the first layer and the second layer. The third layer may include sixth light-transmitting portions and seventh light-transmitting portions (e.g., light-transmitting portions (712', 713', 714') of FIGS. 8B, 9B, and 10B). The first light-emitting portions may be positioned below each of the sixth light-transmitting portions. The second light-emitting portions may be positioned below each of the seventh light-transmitting portions.

[0150] According to one embodiment, each of the second light-transmitting portions can be aligned with the seventh light-transmitting portions.

[0151] According to the above-described embodiment, an electronic device (e.g., the electronic device (100) of FIG. 7) may include a housing and a display disposed on a front surface of the housing. The display may include a first layer (e.g., the first layer (701) of FIG. 8A or FIG. 8B) including an opaque member. The opaque member may include first light-transmitting portions (e.g., the first light-transmitting portions (711) of FIG. 7) and second light-transmitting portions (e.g., the second light-transmitting portions (712, 713, 714) of FIG. 7) smaller than the first light-transmitting portions. The display may include a second layer (e.g., the second layer (702) of FIG. 7) disposed below the first layer. The second layer may include first light-emitting portions (e.g., first light-emitting portions (721) of FIG. 7) positioned below each of the first light-transmitting portions. The second layer may include second light-emitting portions (e.g., second light-emitting portions (722, 723, 724) of FIG. 7) positioned below each of the second light-transmitting portions.

[0152] The second light-emitting portions may include a third light-emitting portion (e.g., the third light-emitting portion (722) of FIG. 7) disposed at a central portion of the display and a fourth light-emitting portion (e.g., the fourth light-emitting portion (723) of FIG. 7) disposed at an edge portion of the display. The second light-transmitting portions may include a third light-transmitting portion (e.g., the third light-transmitting portion (712) of FIG. 7) disposed above the third light-emitting portion and a fourth light-transmitting portion (e.g., the fourth light-transmitting portion (713) of FIG. 7) disposed above the fourth light-emitting portion. When viewed from above, the third light-emitting portion may be aligned with the third light-transmitting portion, and the fourth light-emitting portion may not be aligned with the fourth light-transmitting portion.

[0153] According to one embodiment, when shown above, the minimum distance between one point of the edge of the third light-transmitting portion and the edge of the third light-emitting portion may be equal to the minimum distance between another point of the edge of the third light-transmitting portion and the edge of the third light-emitting portion.

[0154] In one embodiment, the minimum distance between a point on the edge of the fourth light-transmitting portion and the edge of the fourth light-emitting portion may be different from the minimum distance between another point on the edge of the fourth light-transmitting portion and the edge of the fourth light-emitting portion.

[0155] According to one embodiment, a minimum distance between a point on the edge of the fourth light-transmitting portion facing the edge of the display and the edge of the fourth light-emitting portion may be smaller than a minimum distance between another point on the edge of the fourth light-transmitting portion and the edge of the fourth light-emitting portion.

[0156] According to one embodiment, the display may further include a display driving circuit (e.g., display driving circuit (290) of FIG. 2) configured to control the display to display a screen on the display. The display driving circuit may be configured to control the display to emit light from the first light-emitting portions and to emit light from the second light-emitting portions in order to display a screen having a first viewing angle, and to refrain from emitting light from the first light-emitting portions and to control the display to emit light from the second light-emitting portions in order to display a screen having a second viewing angle narrower than the first viewing angle.

[0157] According to one embodiment, the edge portion of the display may include a first portion facing a first edge of the housing and a second portion facing a second edge of the housing opposite the first edge.

[0158] According to one embodiment, the fourth light-emitting portion may be disposed on the first portion among the edge portions of the display. The second light-emitting portions may further include a fifth light-emitting portion (e.g., the fifth light-emitting portion (725) of FIG. 7) disposed on the second portion among the edge portions of the display. The second light-transmitting portions may include a fifth light-transmitting portion disposed on the fifth light-emitting portion.

[0159] In one embodiment, when shown from above, the center of the fifth light-emitting portion may not overlap the center of the fifth light-transmitting portion.

[0160] According to one embodiment, the first portion and the second portion of the edge portion of the display can be curved.

[0161] According to one embodiment, the housing may include a first housing part and a second housing part movably coupled relative to the first housing part. A portion of the edge portion of the display may face one edge of the housing, and a portion of the edge portion may be disposed on the first housing part when the housing is extended as the second housing part is moved. When the housing is contracted as the second housing part is moved, the second housing part may be disposed within the first housing part.

[0162] According to one embodiment, the electronic device may further include a transparent layer disposed over the first layer and in contact with the first layer.

[0163] The effects that can be obtained from the present disclosure are not limited to the effects mentioned above, and other effects that are not mentioned will be clearly understood by a person having ordinary skill in the art to which the present disclosure pertains.

[0164] FIG. 16 is a block diagram of an electronic device within a network environment according to various embodiments.

[0165] Referring to FIG. 16, in a network environment (1600), an electronic device (1601) may communicate with an electronic device (1602) via a first network (1698) (e.g., a short-range wireless communication network), or may communicate with at least one of an electronic device (1604) or a server (1608) via a second network (1699) (e.g., a long-range wireless communication network). In one embodiment, the electronic device (1601) may communicate with the electronic device (1604) via the server (1608). According to one embodiment, the electronic device (1601) may include a processor (1620), a memory (1630), an input module (1650), an audio output module (1655), a display module (1660), an audio module (1670), a sensor module (1676), an interface (1677), a connection terminal (1678), a haptic module (1679), a camera module (1680), a power management module (1688), a battery (1689), a communication module (1690), a subscriber identification module (1696), or an antenna module (1697). In some embodiments, the electronic device (1601) may omit at least one of these components (e.g., the connection terminal (1678)), or may have one or more other components added. In some embodiments, some of these components (e.g., sensor module (1676), camera module (1680), or antenna module (1697)) may be integrated into a single component (e.g., display module (1660)).

[0166] The processor (1620) may control at least one other component (e.g., a hardware or software component) of the electronic device (1601) connected to the processor (1620) by executing, for example, software (e.g., a program (1640)), and may perform various data processing or operations. According to one embodiment, as at least a part of the data processing or operations, the processor (1620) may store commands or data received from other components (e.g., a sensor module (1676) or a communication module (1690)) in a volatile memory (1632), process the commands or data stored in the volatile memory (1632), and store result data in a non-volatile memory (1634). According to one embodiment, the processor (1620) may include a main processor (1621) (e.g., a central processing unit or an application processor) or an auxiliary processor (1623) (e.g., a graphics processing unit, a neural processing unit (NPU), an image signal processor, a sensor hub processor, or a communication processor) that can operate independently or together with the main processor (1621). For example, when the electronic device (1601) includes the main processor (1621) and the auxiliary processor (1623), the auxiliary processor (1623) may be configured to use less power than the main processor (1621) or to be specialized for a given function. The auxiliary processor (1623) may be implemented separately from the main processor (1621) or as a part thereof.

[0167] The auxiliary processor (1623) may control at least a portion of functions or states associated with at least one component (e.g., the display module (1660), the sensor module (1676), or the communication module (1690)) of the electronic device (1601), for example, on behalf of the main processor (1621) while the main processor (1621) is in an inactive (e.g., sleep) state, or together with the main processor (1621) while the main processor (1621) is in an active (e.g., application execution) state. In one embodiment, the auxiliary processor (1623) (e.g., an image signal processor or a communication processor) may be implemented as a part of another functionally related component (e.g., a camera module (1680) or a communication module (1690)). In one embodiment, the auxiliary processor (1623) (e.g., a neural network processing unit) may include a hardware structure specialized for processing artificial intelligence models. The artificial intelligence models may be generated through machine learning. This learning can be performed, for example, on the electronic device (1601) itself where the artificial intelligence model is executed, or can be performed through a separate server (e.g., server (1608)). The learning algorithm can include, for example, supervised learning, unsupervised learning, semi-supervised learning, or reinforcement learning, but is not limited to the examples described above. The artificial intelligence model can include multiple artificial neural network layers.The artificial neural network may be one of a deep neural network (DNN), a convolutional neural network (CNN), a recurrent neural network (RNN), a restricted Boltzmann machine (RBM), a deep belief network (DBN), a bidirectional recurrent deep neural network (BRDNN), a deep Q-network, or a combination of two or more of the above, but is not limited to the examples described above. In addition to, or alternatively to, a hardware structure, an artificial intelligence model may include a software structure.

[0168] The memory (1630) can store various data used by at least one component (e.g., the processor (1620) or the sensor module (1676)) of the electronic device (1601). The data can include, for example, software (e.g., the program (1640)) and input data or output data for commands related thereto. The memory (1630) can include volatile memory (1632) or non-volatile memory (1634).

[0169] The program (1640) may be stored as software in memory (1630) and may include, for example, an operating system (1642), middleware (1644), or an application (1646).

[0170] The input module (1650) can receive commands or data to be used in a component of the electronic device (1601) (e.g., a processor (1620)) from an external source (e.g., a user) of the electronic device (1601). The input module (1650) can include, for example, a microphone, a mouse, a keyboard, a key (e.g., a button), or a digital pen (e.g., a stylus pen).

[0171] The audio output module (1655) can output audio signals to the outside of the electronic device (1601). The audio output module (1655) can include, for example, a speaker or a receiver. The speaker can be used for general purposes, such as multimedia playback or recording playback. The receiver can be used to receive incoming calls. In one embodiment, the receiver can be implemented separately from the speaker or as part of the speaker.

[0172] The display module (1660) can visually provide information to an external party (e.g., a user) of the electronic device (1601). The display module (1660) may include, for example, a display, a holographic device, or a projector and a control circuit for controlling the device. In one embodiment, the display module (1660) may include a touch sensor configured to detect a touch, or a pressure sensor configured to measure the intensity of a force generated by the touch.

[0173] The audio module (1670) can convert sound into an electrical signal, or vice versa. According to one embodiment, the audio module (1670) can acquire sound through the input module (1650), output sound through the sound output module (1655), or an external electronic device (e.g., electronic device (1602)) (e.g., speaker or headphone) directly or wirelessly connected to the electronic device (1601).

[0174] The sensor module (1676) can detect the operating status (e.g., power or temperature) of the electronic device (1601) or the external environmental status (e.g., user status) and generate an electrical signal or data value corresponding to the detected status. According to one embodiment, the sensor module (1676) can include, for example, a gesture sensor, a gyro sensor, a barometric pressure sensor, a magnetic sensor, an acceleration sensor, a grip sensor, a proximity sensor, a color sensor, an IR (infrared) sensor, a biometric sensor, a temperature sensor, a humidity sensor, or an illuminance sensor.

[0175] The interface (1677) may support one or more designated protocols that may be used to directly or wirelessly connect the electronic device (1601) with an external electronic device (e.g., the electronic device (1602)). In one embodiment, the interface (1677) may include, for example, a high definition multimedia interface (HDMI), a universal serial bus (USB) interface, an SD card interface, or an audio interface.

[0176] The connection terminal (1678) may include a connector through which the electronic device (1601) may be physically connected to an external electronic device (e.g., the electronic device (1602)). In one embodiment, the connection terminal (1678) may include, for example, an HDMI connector, a USB connector, an SD card connector, or an audio connector (e.g., a headphone connector).

[0177] The haptic module (1679) can convert electrical signals into mechanical stimuli (e.g., vibration or movement) or electrical stimuli that a user can perceive through tactile or kinesthetic sensations. In one embodiment, the haptic module (1679) may include, for example, a motor, a piezoelectric element, or an electrical stimulation device.

[0178] The camera module (1680) can capture still images and videos. In one embodiment, the camera module (1680) may include one or more lenses, image sensors, image signal processors, or flashes.

[0179] The power management module (1688) can manage the power supplied to the electronic device (1601). According to one embodiment, the power management module (1688) can be implemented as at least a part of, for example, a power management integrated circuit (PMIC).

[0180] A battery (1689) may power at least one component of the electronic device (1601). In one embodiment, the battery (1689) may include, for example, a non-rechargeable primary battery, a rechargeable secondary battery, or a fuel cell.

[0181] The communication module (1690) may support the establishment of a direct (e.g., wired) communication channel or a wireless communication channel between the electronic device (1601) and an external electronic device (e.g., electronic device (1602), electronic device (1604), or server (1608)), and the performance of communication through the established communication channel. The communication module (1690) may operate independently from the processor (1620) (e.g., application processor) and may include one or more communication processors that support direct (e.g., wired) communication or wireless communication. According to one embodiment, the communication module (1690) may include a wireless communication module (1692) (e.g., a cellular communication module, a short-range wireless communication module, or a global navigation satellite system (GNSS) communication module) or a wired communication module (1694) (e.g., a local area network (LAN) communication module, or a power line communication module). Any of these communication modules may communicate with an external electronic device (1604) via a first network (1698) (e.g., a short-range communication network such as Bluetooth, wireless fidelity (WiFi) direct, or infrared data association (IrDA)) or a second network (1699) (e.g., a long-range communication network such as a legacy cellular network, a 5G network, a next-generation communication network, the Internet, or a computer network (e.g., a local area network or a wide area network)). These various types of communication modules may be integrated into a single component (e.g., a single chip) or implemented as multiple separate components (e.g., multiple chips). The wireless communication module (1692) may use subscriber information (e.g., an international mobile subscriber identity (IMSI)) stored in the subscriber identification module (1696) to identify or authenticate the electronic device (1601) within a communication network such as the first network (1698) or the second network (1699).

[0182] The wireless communication module (1692) can support 5G networks and next-generation communication technologies following the 4G network, such as NR access technology (new radio access technology). The NR access technology can support high-speed transmission of high-capacity data (eMBB (enhanced mobile broadband)), minimization of terminal power and connection of multiple terminals (mMTC (massive machine type communications)), or high reliability and low latency communications (URLLC (ultra-reliable and low-latency communications)). The wireless communication module (1692) can support, for example, a high-frequency band (e.g., mmWave band) to achieve a high data transmission rate. The wireless communication module (1692) may support various technologies for securing performance in high-frequency bands, such as beamforming, massive multiple-input and multiple-output (MIMO), full dimensional MIMO (FD-MIMO), array antenna, analog beam-forming, or large scale antenna. The wireless communication module (1692) may support various requirements specified in the electronic device (1601), an external electronic device (e.g., the electronic device (1604)), or a network system (e.g., the second network (1699)). According to one embodiment, the wireless communication module (1692) may support a peak data rate (e.g., 20 Gbps or more) for eMBB implementation, a loss coverage (e.g., 164 dB or less) for mMTC implementation, or a U-plane latency (e.g., 0.5 ms or less for downlink (DL) and uplink (UL), or 1 ms or less for round trip) for URLLC implementation.

[0183] The antenna module (1697) can transmit or receive signals or power to or from an external device (e.g., an external electronic device). In one embodiment, the antenna module (1697) may include an antenna including a radiator formed of a conductor or a conductive pattern formed on a substrate (e.g., a PCB). In one embodiment, the antenna module (1697) may include a plurality of antennas (e.g., an array antenna). In this case, at least one antenna suitable for a communication method used in a communication network, such as the first network (1698) or the second network (1699), may be selected from the plurality of antennas by, for example, the communication module (1690). A signal or power may be transmitted or received between the communication module (1690) and the external electronic device via the at least one selected antenna. In some embodiments, in addition to the radiator, another component (e.g., a radio frequency integrated circuit (RFIC)) may be additionally formed as a part of the antenna module (1697).

[0184] According to various embodiments, the antenna module (1697) may form a mmWave antenna module. In one embodiment, the mmWave antenna module may include a printed circuit board, an RFIC disposed on or adjacent a first side (e.g., a bottom side) of the printed circuit board and capable of supporting a designated high frequency band (e.g., a mmWave band), and a plurality of antennas (e.g., an array antenna) disposed on or adjacent a second side (e.g., a top side or a side side) of the printed circuit board and capable of transmitting or receiving signals in the designated high frequency band.

[0185] At least some of the above components can be interconnected and exchange signals (e.g., commands or data) with each other via a communication method between peripheral devices (e.g., a bus, GPIO (general purpose input and output), SPI (serial peripheral interface), or MIPI (mobile industry processor interface)).

[0186] According to one embodiment, commands or data may be transmitted or received between the electronic device (1601) and an external electronic device (1604) via a server (1608) connected to a second network (1699). Each of the external electronic devices (1602 or 1604) may be the same or a different type of device as the electronic device (1601). According to one embodiment, all or part of the operations executed in the electronic device (1601) may be executed in one or more of the external electronic devices (1602, 1604, or 1608). For example, when the electronic device (1601) is to perform a certain function or service automatically or in response to a request from a user or another device, the electronic device (1601) may, instead of or in addition to executing the function or service itself, request one or more external electronic devices to perform the function or at least a part of the service. One or more external electronic devices that receive the request may execute at least a portion of the requested function or service, or an additional function or service related to the request, and transmit the result of the execution to the electronic device (1601). The electronic device (1601) may process the result as is or additionally and provide it as at least a portion of a response to the request. For this purpose, cloud computing, distributed computing, mobile edge computing (MEC), or client-server computing technology may be used, for example. The electronic device (1601) may provide an ultra-low latency service using, for example, distributed computing or mobile edge computing. In another embodiment, the external electronic device (1604) may include an Internet of Things (IoT) device. The server (1608) may be an intelligent server utilizing machine learning and / or a neural network.According to one embodiment, an external electronic device (1604) or server (1608) may be included within the second network (1699). The electronic device (1601) may be applied to intelligent services (e.g., smart homes, smart cities, smart cars, or healthcare) based on 5G communication technology and IoT-related technology.

[0187] Electronic devices according to the various embodiments disclosed in this document may take various forms. Electronic devices may include, for example, portable communication devices (e.g., smartphones), computer devices, portable multimedia devices, portable medical devices, cameras, wearable devices, or home appliances. Electronic devices according to the embodiments of this document are not limited to the aforementioned devices.

[0188] The various embodiments of this document and the terminology used therein are not intended to limit the technical features described in this document to specific embodiments, but should be understood to include various modifications, equivalents, or substitutes of the embodiments. In connection with the description of the drawings, similar reference numerals may be used for similar or related components. The singular form of a noun corresponding to an item may include one or more of the items, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. In this document, each of the phrases "A or B", "at least one of A and B", "at least one of A or B", "A, B, or C", "at least one of A, B, and C", and "at least one of A, B, or C" can include any one of the items listed together in the corresponding phrase among those phrases, or all possible combinations thereof. Terms such as "first," "second," or "first" or "second" may be used merely to distinguish one component from another, and do not limit the components in any other respect (e.g., importance or order). When a component (e.g., a first component) is referred to as "coupled" or "connected" to another (e.g., a second component), with or without the terms "functionally" or "communicatively," it means that the component can be connected to the other component directly (e.g., wired), wirelessly, or through a third component.

[0189] The term "module" used in various embodiments of this document may include a unit implemented in hardware, software, or firmware, and may be used interchangeably with terms such as logic, logic block, component, or circuit. A module may be an integral component, or a minimum unit or part of such a component that performs one or more functions. For example, according to one embodiment, a module may be implemented in the form of an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC).

[0190] Various embodiments of the present document may be implemented as software (e.g., a program (1640)) including one or more instructions stored in a storage medium (e.g., an internal memory (1636) or an external memory (1638)) readable by a machine (e.g., an electronic device (1601)). For example, a processor (e.g., a processor (1620)) of the machine (e.g., an electronic device (1601)) may call at least one instruction among the one or more instructions stored from the storage medium and execute it. This enables the machine to operate to perform at least one function according to the at least one called instruction. The one or more instructions may include code generated by a compiler or code executable by an interpreter. The machine-readable storage medium may be provided in the form of a non-transitory storage medium. Here, 'non-transitory' simply means that the storage medium is a tangible device and does not contain signals (e.g., electromagnetic waves), and the term does not distinguish between cases where data is stored semi-permanently or temporarily on the storage medium.

[0191] According to one embodiment, the method according to various embodiments disclosed in this document may be provided as a computer program product. The computer program product may be traded between sellers and buyers as a product. The computer program product may be distributed in the form of a device-readable storage medium (e.g., compact disc read-only memory (CD-ROM)) or may be provided through an application store (e.g., Play Store). TM ) or directly between two user devices (e.g., smart phones), online distribution (e.g., downloading or uploading). In the case of online distribution, at least a portion of the computer program product may be at least temporarily stored or temporarily created in a machine-readable storage medium, such as the memory of a manufacturer's server, an application store's server, or an intermediary server.

[0192] According to various embodiments, each component (e.g., a module or a program) of the above-described components may include one or more entities, and some of the entities may be separated and placed in other components. According to various embodiments, one or more components or operations of the aforementioned components may be omitted, or one or more other components or operations may be added. Alternatively or additionally, a plurality of components (e.g., a module or a program) may be integrated into a single component. In such a case, the integrated component may perform one or more functions of each of the plurality of components identically or similarly to those performed by the corresponding component among the plurality of components prior to the integration. According to various embodiments, the operations performed by a module, program, or other component may be executed sequentially, in parallel, iteratively, or heuristically, or one or more of the operations may be executed in a different order, omitted, or one or more other operations may be added.

Claims

1. In terms of display, A first layer comprising an opaque member, said opaque member comprising: first light-transmitting portions, and comprising second light-transmitting portions smaller than the first light-transmitting portions; and A second layer disposed below the first layer, the second layer comprising: First light-emitting portions arranged below each of the first light-transmitting portions, and Comprising second light-emitting portions each disposed below the second light-transmitting portions; The viewing angle according to the second light-transmitting portions and the second light-emitting portions is narrower than the viewing angle according to the first light-transmitting portions and the first light-emitting portions, The second light-emitting portions include a third light-emitting portion arranged at the center of the display and a fourth light-emitting portion arranged at the edge of the display, The second light-transmitting portions include a third light-transmitting portion disposed over the third light-emitting portion and a fourth light-transmitting portion disposed over the fourth light-emitting portion, When shown from above, the center of the third light-emitting portion substantially overlaps the center of the third light-transmitting portion, and the center of the fourth light-emitting portion does not overlap the center of the fourth light-transmitting portion. display.

2. In paragraph 1, As shown above, the minimum distance between one point of the edge of the third light-transmitting portion and the edge of the third light-emitting portion is substantially the same as the minimum distance between another point of the edge of the third light-transmitting portion and the edge of the third light-emitting portion, The minimum distance between a point on the edge of the fourth light-transmitting portion and the edge of the fourth light-emitting portion is different from the minimum distance between another point on the edge of the fourth light-transmitting portion and the edge of the fourth light-emitting portion. display.

3. In paragraph 1, The minimum distance between a point on the edge of the fourth light-transmitting portion facing the edge of the display and the edge of the fourth light-emitting portion, which is arranged at the edge of the display, is Less than the minimum distance from another point on the edge of the fourth light-transmitting portion to the edge of the fourth light-emitting portion, display.

4. In paragraph 1, Light transmitted from the first light-emitting portion through the first light-transmitting portion is transmitted to a first viewing angle range, The light transmitted from the second light-emitting portion through the second light-transmitting portion is transmitted to the second viewing angle range. display.

5. In paragraph 1, The edge portion of the above display, a first part disposed on a first edge of the display; and A second portion comprising a second edge disposed opposite the first edge of the display, display.

6. In paragraph 5, The first part of the edge portion of the display is bent, display.

7. In paragraph 5, The fourth light-emitting portion is arranged in the first portion among the edge portions of the display, The above second light-emitting parts are, Further comprising a fifth light-emitting portion arranged in the second portion among the edge portions of the display, The second light-transmitting portions include a fifth light-transmitting portion disposed above the fifth light-emitting portion, When shown from above, the center of the fifth light-emitting portion does not overlap the center of the fifth light-transmitting portion. display.

8. In paragraph 7, The minimum distance between a point on the edge of the fifth light-emitting portion facing the edge of the display, which is arranged in the second portion among the edge portions of the display, and the edge of the fifth light-emitting portion, Less than the minimum distance from another point on the edge of the fifth light-emitting portion to the edge of the fifth light-transmitting portion, display.

9. In paragraph 7, The fourth light-emitting portion and the fourth light-transmitting portion are symmetrical to the fifth light-emitting portion and the fifth light-transmitting portion. display.

10. In paragraph 1, further comprising a transparent layer disposed on the first layer and in contact with the first layer; display.

11. In paragraph 1, Further comprising a third layer disposed between the first layer and the second layer; The third layer includes sixth light-transmitting portions and seventh light-transmitting portions, The above first light-emitting parts are, Positioned below each of the above sixth light-transmitting portions, Each of the above second light-emitting parts, Positioned below the above seventh light-transmitting portions, display.

12. In paragraph 11, Each of the second light-transmitting portions is aligned with the seventh light-transmitting portions. display.

13. In electronic devices, Housing; and A display disposed on the front of the housing; The above display is, A first layer comprising an opaque member, said opaque member comprising: first light-transmitting portions, and comprising second light-transmitting portions smaller than the first light-transmitting portions; and A second layer disposed below the first layer, the second layer comprising: First light-emitting portions arranged below each of the first light-transmitting portions, and Comprising second light-emitting portions each disposed below the second light-transmitting portions; The viewing angle according to the second light-transmitting portions and the second light-emitting portions is narrower than the viewing angle according to the first light-transmitting portions and the first light-emitting portions, The second light-emitting portions include a third light-emitting portion arranged at the center of the display and a fourth light-emitting portion arranged at the edge of the display, The second light-transmitting portions include a third light-transmitting portion disposed over the third light-emitting portion and a fourth light-transmitting portion disposed over the fourth light-emitting portion, When shown from above, the third light-emitting portion is aligned with the third light-transmitting portion, and the fourth light-emitting portion is not aligned with the fourth light-transmitting portion. Electronic devices.

14. In paragraph 13, As shown above, the minimum distance between one point of the edge of the third light-transmitting portion and the edge of the third light-emitting portion is equal to the minimum distance between another point of the edge of the third light-transmitting portion and the edge of the third light-emitting portion. The minimum distance between a point on the edge of the fourth light-transmitting portion and the edge of the fourth light-emitting portion is different from the minimum distance between another point on the edge of the fourth light-transmitting portion and the edge of the fourth light-emitting portion. Electronic devices.

15. In paragraph 13, The minimum distance between a point on the edge of the fourth light-transmitting portion facing the edge of the display and the edge of the fourth light-emitting portion, which is arranged at the edge of the display, is Less than the minimum distance from another point on the edge of the fourth light-transmitting portion to the edge of the fourth light-emitting portion, Electronic devices.

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