Display device and electronic device comprising same

Abstract

The present invention provides a display device comprising: a plurality of island units arranged to be spaced apart from each other and including pixel circuits; and a plurality of bridge units respectively connecting a plurality of adjacent island units among the plurality of island units, wherein each of the plurality of island units includes a first light-emitting element and a second light-emitting element spaced apart from each other on the island unit, and a first organic pattern partially overlapping the first light-emitting element and the second light-emitting element and continuously arranged so as to extend in a first direction on the first light-emitting element and the second light-emitting element on a plane.

Description

Display device and electronic device including the same

[0001] Embodiments of the present invention relate to a display device, such as a flexible display device.

[0002] As display devices that visually display electrical signals advance, various display devices with excellent characteristics such as thinness, lightness, and low power consumption are being introduced. For example, flexible display devices that can be folded or rolled into a roll shape are being introduced. Recently, research and development on display devices of various structures, such as stretchable display devices that can change into various shapes, is actively underway.

[0003] Embodiments of the present invention provide a display device, such as a flexible display device.

[0004] According to one aspect of the present invention, a display device is provided comprising: a plurality of island portions arranged to be spaced apart from each other and including a pixel circuit; and a plurality of bridge portions each connecting adjacent island portions among the plurality of island portions, wherein each of the plurality of island portions comprises: a first light-emitting element and a second light-emitting element arranged spaced apart from each other on the island portions; and a first organic pattern that partially overlaps with the first light-emitting element and the second light-emitting element and is continuously arranged extending in a first direction on the first light-emitting element and the second light-emitting element on a plane.

[0005] According to an embodiment of the present invention, a second organic pattern may be further included, comprising the same material as the first organic pattern and arranged to surround the edge of the island portion in a frame shape.

[0006] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the first organic pattern and the second organic pattern may be provided integrally.

[0007] According to an embodiment of the present invention, a third organic pattern may be further included that comprises the same material as the first organic pattern and is disposed on each of the plurality of bridge portions.

[0008] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the first organic pattern, the second organic pattern, and the third organic pattern may be provided integrally.

[0009] According to an embodiment of the present invention, each of the first light-emitting element and the second light-emitting element may be an inorganic light-emitting element.

[0010] According to an embodiment of the present invention, each of the first light-emitting element and the second light-emitting element may include a first semiconductor layer, a second semiconductor layer and an intermediate layer disposed between the first semiconductor layer and the second semiconductor layer, a first electrode located on the first semiconductor layer, and a second electrode located on the second semiconductor layer.

[0011] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the first organic pattern may be arranged to pass between the first electrode and the second electrode, which are spaced apart from each other.

[0012] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the first organic pattern on a plane may not overlap with the first electrode and the second electrode.

[0013] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the island portion further comprises a substrate and an organic insulating film located on the substrate, the pixel circuit is disposed on the substrate, the organic insulating film is disposed on the pixel circuit, and at least a portion of each of the first light-emitting element and the second light-emitting element may be surrounded and embedded by the organic insulating film.

[0014] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the first electrode and the second electrode may protrude above the upper surface of the organic insulating film.

[0015] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the circuit comprises a first electrode pad and a second electrode pad, and the organic insulating film may define a first contact hole and a second contact hole that respectively expose the first electrode pad and the second electrode pad.

[0016] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the apparatus may further include a first contact electrode electrically connecting the first electrode pad and the first electrode, and a second contact electrode electrically connecting the second electrode pad and the second electrode.

[0017] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the first contact electrode may contact the first electrode pad at the first contact hole, and the second contact electrode may contact the second electrode pad at the second contact hole.

[0018] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the first contact electrode and the second contact electrode may include a transparent conductive material.

[0019] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the first organic pattern may pass between the first electrode and the second electrode.

[0020] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the width of the first organic pattern may be equal to or smaller than the distance between the first electrode and the second electrode.

[0021] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the upper surface of the first organic pattern may be raised higher than the upper surfaces of the first electrode and the second electrode.

[0022] According to an embodiment of the present invention, each of the plurality of bridge portions on a plane may have a serpentine shape.

[0023] According to one aspect of the present invention, an electronic device comprising a display device, wherein the display device comprises: a plurality of island portions arranged spaced apart from each other and including a pixel circuit; and a plurality of bridge portions each connecting adjacent island portions among the plurality of island portions; wherein each of the plurality of island portions comprises: a first light-emitting element and a second light-emitting element arranged spaced apart from each other on the island portions; and an organic pattern that partially overlaps with the first light-emitting element and the second light-emitting element and is continuously arranged extending in a first direction on the first light-emitting element and the second light-emitting element.

[0024] Other aspects, features, and advantages other than those described above will become clear from the following drawings, claims, and detailed description of the invention.

[0025] These general and specific aspects may be implemented using a system, method, computer program, or any combination of a system, method, or computer program.

[0026] According to one embodiment of the present invention, a display device capable of preventing damage caused by stress concentration and capable of stretching in various directions can be provided. These effects are exemplary, and the scope of the present invention is not limited by the aforementioned effects.

[0027] FIG. 1 is a schematic perspective view of a display device according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0028] FIGS. 2a and FIGS. 2b are perspective views showing the display device of FIG. 1 extended in a first direction.

[0029] FIG. 2c is a perspective view showing the display device of FIG. 1 extended in a second direction.

[0030] FIG. 2d is a perspective view showing the display device of FIG. 1 extended in the first direction and the second direction.

[0031] FIG. 2e is a perspective view showing the display device of FIG. 1 extended in a third direction.

[0032] FIG. 3 is a schematic plan view of a display device according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0033] FIGS. 4a to 4c are plan views showing an enlarged display area as part of a display device according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0034] FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view schematically showing a first island portion and a first bridge portion disposed in the display area of ​​a display device according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0035] FIGS. 6a to 6c are equivalent circuit diagrams of subpixels of a display device according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0036] FIGS. 7a to 7c are schematic plan views showing enlarged views of a first island portion and a first bridge portion disposed in a display area of ​​a display device according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0037] FIGS. 8a to 8c are cross-sectional views schematically illustrating a light-emitting element of a display device according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0038] FIG. 9 is a schematic cross-sectional view showing an enlarged portion of a display device according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0039] FIG. 10 is a cross-sectional view schematically showing a part of the display area of ​​a display device according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0040] FIGS. 11a to 11f are cross-sectional views schematically illustrating the manufacturing process of a display device according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0041] FIGS. 12a to 12c are cross-sectional views schematically illustrating the manufacturing process of a display device according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0042] FIG. 13a is a schematic perspective view of an electronic device including a display device according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0043] FIG. 13b is a block diagram schematically illustrating an electronic device including a display device according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0044] FIGS. 14a to 14d are schematic perspective views illustrating embodiments of an electronic device including a display device according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0045] FIGS. 15a to 15e are each schematic perspective views of an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0046] The present invention is capable of various modifications and may have various embodiments; specific embodiments are illustrated in the drawings and described in detail in the detailed description. The effects and features of the present invention, and the methods for achieving them, will become clear by referring to the embodiments described below in detail together with the drawings. However, the present invention is not limited to the embodiments disclosed below but can be implemented in various forms.

[0047] Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the attached drawings. When describing with reference to the drawings, identical or corresponding components are given the same reference numerals, and redundant descriptions thereof will be omitted.

[0048] In this specification, terms such as first, second, etc. are used not in a limiting sense, but for the purpose of distinguishing one component from another.

[0049] In this specification, singular expressions include plural expressions unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.

[0050] In this specification, terms such as "include" or "have" mean that the features or components described in the specification exist, and do not preclude the possibility that one or more other features or components may be added.

[0051] In this specification, when a part such as a film, region, or component is described as being on or above another part, it includes not only cases where it is immediately above the other part, but also cases where another film, region, or component is interposed therein.

[0052] In this specification, when it is stated that a membrane, region, component, etc. is connected, it includes cases where the membrane, region, or component is directly connected, or / or cases where other membranes, regions, or components are interposed between them to form an indirect connection. For example, when it is stated that a membrane, region, or component, etc. is electrically connected in this specification, it indicates cases where the membrane, region, or component, etc. are directly electrically connected, and / or cases where other membranes, regions, or components are interposed between them to form an indirect electrical connection.

[0053] In this specification, "A and / or B" indicates the case where it is A, B, or both A and B. And, "at least one of A and B" indicates the case where it is A, B, or both A and B.

[0054] In this specification, the x-axis, y-axis, and z-axis are not limited to three axes in an orthogonal coordinate system and may be interpreted in a broader sense that includes them. For example, the x-axis, y-axis, and z-axis may be orthogonal to each other, but they may also refer to different directions that are not orthogonal to each other.

[0055] Where any embodiment in this specification can be implemented differently, a specific process sequence may be performed differently from the order described. For example, two processes described consecutively may be performed substantially simultaneously or proceed in the reverse order of the order described.

[0056] In the drawings, the size of components may be exaggerated or reduced for convenience of explanation. For example, the size and thickness of each component shown in the drawings are depicted arbitrarily for convenience of explanation, so the present invention is not necessarily limited to what is illustrated.

[0057] FIG. 1 is a schematic perspective view of a display device (1) according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2a and FIG. 2b are perspective views showing the display device (1) of FIG. 1 extended in a first direction. FIG. 2c is a perspective view showing the display device (1) of FIG. 1 extended in a second direction. FIG. 2d is a perspective view showing the display device of FIG. 1 extended in the first direction and the second direction. FIG. 2e is a perspective view showing the display device (1) of FIG. 1 extended in a third direction.

[0058] Referring to FIG. 1, a display device (1) may include a display area (DA) and a non-display area (NDA). The display area (DA) may include a plurality of pixels. The display device (1) may provide a predetermined image using light emitted from a plurality of pixels. The non-display area (NDA) may be placed outside the display area (DA). The non-display area (NDA) is an area where pixels are not placed and may completely surround the display area (DA).

[0059] The display device (1) can be extended or shortened in various directions. The display device (1) can be extended in a first direction (e.g., x direction and / or -x direction) by an external force applied by an external object or a user. In one embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 2a and 2b, the display area (DA) and / or non-display area (NDA) of the display device (1) can be extended in a first direction (e.g., x direction and / or -x direction). For example, as shown in FIG. 2a, it can be extended along the x direction and -x direction, or as shown in FIG. 2b, it can be extended along the x direction while one side of the display device (1) remains fixed.

[0060] The display device (1) can be extended in a second direction (e.g., the y direction and / or the -y direction) by an external force applied by an external object or a user. In one embodiment, as shown in FIG. 2c, the display area (DA) and / or non-display area (NDA) of the display device (1) can be extended in the y direction and the -y direction. In another embodiment, one side of the display device (1) can be extended in the y direction or the -y direction while remaining fixed.

[0061] The display device (1) can be extended in multiple directions, such as a first direction (e.g., x direction and / or -x direction) and a second direction (e.g., y direction and / or -y direction), by an external force applied by an external object or a part of a person's body. As shown in FIG. 2d, the display area (DA) and / or non-display area (NDA) of the display device (1) can be extended in the ±x direction and ±y direction.

[0062] The display device (1) can be extended in a third direction (e.g., z direction or -z direction) by an external force applied by an external object or a part of a person's body. In one embodiment, FIG. 2e shows a part of the display device (1), such as a part of the display area (DA), protruding in the z direction. In another embodiment, a part of the display device (1), such as a part of the display area (DA), can be protruded along the -z direction (or sunken along the z direction).

[0063] FIGS. 2a to 2e illustrate a display device (1) extended in a first direction, a second direction, and / or a third direction, but the present invention is not limited thereto. In other embodiments, the display device (1) may be varied into an irregular shape, such as having two or more axes, being bent or twisted.

[0064] FIG. 3 is a schematic plan view of a display device (1) according to an embodiment of the present invention. In this specification, "plan" may mean a view of the display device (1) in the thickness direction (z direction).

[0065] A plurality of pixels may be arranged in the display area (DA) of the display device (1). Each pixel may include subpixels that emit light of different colors. A light-emitting element corresponding to each subpixel may be placed in the display area (DA). A circuit for providing electrical signals to the light-emitting elements placed in the display area (DA) and to the transistors electrically connected to the light-emitting elements may be located in the non-display area (NDA) surrounding the display area (DA). A gate driving circuit (GDC) may be placed in the first non-display area (NDA1) and the second non-display area (NDA2), respectively, which are placed on both sides of the display area (DA). The gate driving circuit (GDC) may include drivers for providing electrical signals to the gate electrodes of each of the transistors electrically connected to the light-emitting elements. FIG. 3 illustrates the placement of a gate driving circuit (GDC) in the first non-display area (NDA1) and the second non-display area (NDA2), respectively, but the present invention is not limited thereto. In another embodiment, the gate driving circuit (GDC) may be placed in either the first non-display area (NDA1) or the second non-display area (NDA2).

[0066] The data driving circuit (DDC) may be placed in a third non-display area (NDA3) and / or a fourth non-display area (NDA4) connecting the first non-display area (NDA1) and the second non-display area (NDA2). In one embodiment, FIG. 3 illustrates the data driving circuit (DDC) being placed in the fourth non-display area (NDA4). In another embodiment, the data driving circuit (DDC) may be placed in each of the third non-display area (NDA3) and the fourth non-display area (NDA4).

[0067] FIG. 3 illustrates a data driving circuit (DDC) placed in the fourth non-display area (NDA4) of a display device (1), but the present invention is not limited thereto. In another embodiment, the display device (1) may further include a flexible circuit board (not shown) electrically connected through a terminal portion (not shown) placed in the fourth non-display area (NDA4), and a data driving circuit (DDC) may be placed on the aforementioned flexible circuit board.

[0068] In some embodiments, the elongation of the non-display area (NDA) may be equal to or less than the elongation of the display area (DA). In one embodiment, the elongation of the non-display area (NDA) may differ from area to area. For example, the first non-display area (NDA1), the second non-display area (NDA2), and the third non-display area (NDA3) may have substantially the same elongation, but the elongation of the fourth non-display area (NDA4) may be less than the elongation of each of the first non-display area (NDA1), the second non-display area (NDA2), and the third non-display area (NDA3). In this specification, elongation refers to a numerical value representing the change in length (△L / L) by which the display device (1) can be extended without physical damage to the display device (1) when an external force is applied to the display device (1). Here, △L is the amount of change in length of the display device, and L represents the initial length of the display device.

[0069] FIGS. 4a to 4c are schematic plan views showing the display area (DA) of a display device (1) according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0070] Referring to FIG. 4a, the display device (1) may include a plurality of first island portions (11) spaced apart from each other along a first direction (e.g., x direction or -x direction) and a second direction (e.g., y direction or -y direction) in a display area (DA, see FIG. 1), and a plurality of first bridge portions (12) connecting adjacent first island portions (11).

[0071] Each first island section (11) may be connected to a plurality of first bridge sections (12). For example, each first island section (11) may be connected to four first bridge sections (12). Two first bridge sections (12) may be positioned on both sides of the first island section (11) along a first direction (e.g., x direction or -x direction), and the remaining two first bridge sections (12) may be positioned on both sides of the first island section (11) along a second direction (e.g., y direction or -y direction). In one embodiment, four first bridge sections (12) may be connected to each of the four sides of the first island section (11). Each of the four first bridge sections (12) may be adjacent to each corner of the first island section (11).

[0072] The first bridge sections (12) may be spaced apart from each other by an opening (CS) located between the first bridge sections (12). The first bridge section (12) may have a serpentine shape. For example, as shown in FIG. 4a, the first bridge section (12) may have a shape of approximately the letter 'S'.

[0073] Referring to FIG. 4b, the display device (1) may include a plurality of first island portions (11) spaced apart from each other in a first direction (e.g., x direction or -x direction) and a second direction (e.g., y direction or -y direction) in a display area (DA, see FIG. 1), and a plurality of first bridge portions (12) connecting adjacent first island portions (11). The first bridge portions (12) may be spaced apart from each other by an opening (CS) located between the first bridge portions (12).

[0074] In one embodiment, at least one of the sides of the first island portion (11) may be tilted obliquely with respect to a first direction (e.g., x direction or -x direction) and / or a second direction (e.g., y direction or -y direction). FIG. 4b illustrates that all four sides of the first island portion (11) are tilted obliquely in a clockwise direction.

[0075] The first island section (11) can be connected to a plurality of first bridge sections (12). For example, the first island section (11) can be connected to four first bridge sections (12). Two first bridge sections (12) may be placed on both sides of the first island section (11) along a first direction (e.g., x direction or -x direction), and the remaining two first bridge sections (12) may be placed on both sides of the first island section (11) along a second direction (e.g., y direction or -y direction).

[0076] The first bridge portion (12) may have a wavy shape. For example, as shown in FIG. 4b, the first bridge portion (12) may have a shape of approximately the letter 'S'.

[0077] In one embodiment, the first bridge section (12) may extend substantially parallel to the side of the adjacent first island section (11) as shown in FIG. 4b. For example, the first bridge section (12) may have two rounded sections connected to the adjacent first island sections (11) and a straight section connecting the rounded sections. The straight section of the first bridge section (12) may extend substantially parallel to the side of the adjacent first island section (11).

[0078] Depending on the arrangement of the first island section (11) and / or the structure of the first bridge section (12) described above, the area of ​​the opening (CS) shown in FIG. 4b may be relatively smaller than the area of ​​the opening (CS) shown in FIG. 4a, and thus the display device (1) according to the embodiment shown in FIG. 4a may provide a relatively high-resolution image.

[0079] Referring to FIG. 4c, the display device (1) may include a plurality of first island portions (11) spaced apart from each other along a first direction (e.g., x direction or -x direction) and a second direction (e.g., y direction or -y direction) in a display area (DA, see FIG. 1), and a plurality of first bridge portions (12) connecting adjacent first island portions (11).

[0080] Each first island section (11) may be connected to a plurality of first bridge sections (12). For example, each first island section (11) may be connected to four first bridge sections (12). Two first bridge sections (12) may be positioned on both sides of the first island section (11) along a first direction (e.g., x direction or -x direction), and the remaining two first bridge sections (12) may be positioned on both sides of the first island section (11) along a second direction (e.g., y direction or -y direction). In one embodiment, four first bridge sections (12) may be connected to each of the four sides of the first island section (11). Each of the four first bridge sections (12) may be adjacent to each corner of the first island section (11).

[0081] The first bridge sections (12) may be spaced apart from each other by an opening (CS) located between the first bridge sections (12). In one embodiment, an opening (CS) approximately H-shaped and an opening (CS) approximately I-shaped, which is the aforementioned H-shaped rotated 90 degrees, may be alternately arranged along a first direction (e.g., x-direction or -x-direction) and a second direction (e.g., y-direction or -y-direction), respectively. Both ends of each first bridge section (12) are connected to each of the adjacent first island sections (11), and one side of each first bridge section (12) may be spaced apart from one side of the adjacent first island section (11) and / or one side of the other first bridge section (12) by the opening (CS).

[0082] In one embodiment, the display device (1) may include a plurality of second island portions spaced apart from each other along a first direction (e.g., x direction or -x direction) and a second direction (e.g., y direction or -y direction) in a non-display area (NDA, see FIG. 1), and a plurality of second bridge portions connecting adjacent second island portions. Accordingly, the non-display area (NDA) of the display device (1) may also be extended in various directions. Each of the second island portions and the second bridge portions may have the same or similar shape as the first island portion (11) and the first bridge portion (12) of the display area (DA) described with reference to FIG. 4a to 4c. In another embodiment of the present invention, the second island portion and the second bridge portion of the non-display area (NDA) may each have a different shape from the first island portion (11) and the first bridge portion (12) of the display area (DA).

[0083] FIG. 5 is a schematic cross-sectional view showing a first island part (11) and a first bridge part (12) arranged in a display area (DA) of a display device (1) according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0084] Referring to FIG. 5, the first island section (11) and the first bridge section (12) placed in the display area (DA) may be spaced apart with the first opening (CS1) in between. The first island section (11) includes light-emitting elements (LEDs) and a circuit for driving the light-emitting elements electrically connected thereto, such as a pixel driving circuit section (PC), and the first bridge section (12) may include wiring (WL) electrically connected to the pixel driving circuit sections (PCs) placed in each of the adjacent first island sections (11).

[0085] Looking at the first island section (11), a buffer layer (BF) containing an inorganic insulating material is disposed on the substrate (100), and a pixel driving circuit section (PC) may be disposed on the buffer layer (BF). An insulating layer (IL) containing an inorganic insulating material and / or an organic insulating material may be disposed between the pixel driving circuit section (PC) and the light-emitting element (LED). The light-emitting element (LED) is disposed on the insulating layer (IL) and may be electrically connected to the corresponding pixel driving circuit section (PC). The light-emitting elements (LEDs) may emit light of different colors or light of the same color. In one embodiment, the light-emitting elements (LEDs) may each emit red, green, and blue light. In some embodiments, the light-emitting elements (LEDs) may emit white light. In another embodiment, the light-emitting elements (LEDs) may each emit red, green, blue, and white light.

[0086] The substrate (100) may include a polymer resin such as polyethersulfone, polyarylate, polyetherimide, polyethylene naphthalate, polyethylene terephthalate, polyphenylene sulfide, polyimide, polycarbonate, cellulose triacetate, and cellulose acetate propionate. In one embodiment, the substrate (100) may be a single layer comprising the aforementioned polymer resin. In another embodiment, the substrate (100) may be a multilayer structure comprising a base layer comprising the aforementioned polymer resin and a barrier layer comprising an inorganic insulating material. The substrate (100) comprising the polymer resin may have flexible, rollable, and bendable properties.

[0087] In one embodiment, FIG. 5 illustrates three pixel driving circuit units (PCs) arranged in each first island unit (11) and three light-emitting elements (LEDs) connected to each pixel driving circuit unit (PC), but the present invention is not limited thereto. In another embodiment, the number of pixel driving circuit units (PCs) and light-emitting elements (LEDs) arranged in the first island unit (11) may be one, two, three, or four or more.

[0088] A first organic pattern (OPT1) may be positioned on the light-emitting elements (LEDs) in the first island section (11). The first organic pattern (OPT1) may be arranged continuously along a first direction on the light-emitting elements (LEDs) to serve to support the light-emitting elements (LEDs) from above. Although the first organic pattern (OPT1) is shown as completely covering the upper surface of the light-emitting elements (LEDs) in FIG. 5, substantially, as described later with reference to FIG. 7a to 7c, the first organic pattern (OPT1) may be provided to overlap only partially with the light-emitting elements (LEDs).

[0089] The encapsulation layer (300) may be placed on a light-emitting element (LED) and may protect the light-emitting element (LED) from external forces and / or moisture penetration. Specifically, the encapsulation layer (300) may be placed on a first organic pattern (OPT1). The encapsulation layer (300) may include an inorganic encapsulation layer and / or an organic encapsulation layer. In some embodiments, the encapsulation layer (300) may include a structure in which an inorganic encapsulation layer containing an inorganic insulating material, an organic encapsulation layer containing an organic insulating material, and an inorganic encapsulation layer containing an inorganic insulating material are laminated. In other embodiments, the encapsulation layer (300) may include an organic material such as resin. In some embodiments, the encapsulation layer (300) may include urethane epoxy acrylate. The encapsulation layer (300) may include a photosensitive material, such as a photoresist.

[0090] Looking at the first bridge section (12), an insulating layer (IL) containing an organic insulating material may be disposed on the substrate (100). When the display device (1) is stretched, the first bridge section (12), which undergoes relatively more deformation, may not have a layer containing an inorganic insulating material that is prone to cracking, unlike the first island section (11).

[0091] In one embodiment, the substrate (100) corresponding to the first bridge portion (12) may have the same stacked structure as the substrate (100) corresponding to the first island portion (11). In one embodiment, the substrate (100) corresponding to the first bridge portion (12) and the substrate (100) corresponding to the first island portion (11) may be polymer resin layers formed together in the same process. In another embodiment, the substrate (100) corresponding to the first bridge portion (12) may have a different stacked structure than the substrate (100) corresponding to the first island portion (11). In some embodiments, the substrate (100) corresponding to the first bridge portion (12) has a multilayer structure including a base layer containing a polymer resin and a barrier layer containing an inorganic insulating material, and the substrate (100) corresponding to the first bridge portion (12) may have a structure of a polymer resin layer without a layer containing an inorganic insulating material.

[0092] As previously explained, the wiring (WL) of the first bridge section (12) may be signal lines (e.g., gate lines, data lines, etc.) for providing an electrical signal to a transistor included in the pixel driving circuit section (PC) of the first island section (11), or voltage lines (e.g., driving voltage lines, initialization voltage lines, etc.) for providing a voltage.

[0093] A third organic pattern (OPT3) may be disposed on the insulating layer (IL) of the first bridge portion (12). The third organic pattern (OPT3) will be described in detail with reference to FIG. 7c.

[0094] A bag layer (300) may also be disposed in the first bridge portion (12). In another embodiment, the bag layer (300) may not be present in the first bridge portion (12).

[0095] Referring to FIGS. 4a through 4c and FIG. 5, the substrate (100) corresponding to the first island portion (11) and the substrate (100) corresponding to the first bridge portion (12) can be connected to each other. In other words, the plan view shown in FIGS. 4a through 4c above may be substantially the same as the plan view of the substrate (100) in FIG. 5. In other words, the substrate (100) may include an area corresponding to the first island portion (11), an area corresponding to the first bridge portion (12), and an opening (100OP1) having the same shape as the first opening (CS1).

[0096] Similarly, the bag layer (300) corresponding to the first island portion (11) and the bag layer (300) corresponding to the first bridge portion (12) can be connected to each other. For example, the plan view shown in FIGS. 4a through 4c above may be substantially identical to the plan view of the bag layer (300). In other words, the bag layer (300) may include an area corresponding to the first island portion (11), an area corresponding to the first bridge portion (12), and an opening (300OP1) having the same shape as the first opening (CS1).

[0097] The circuit-light-emitting element layer (200) between the substrate (100) and the encapsulation layer (300) may include a buffer layer (BF), a pixel driving circuit (PC), wiring (WL), an insulating layer (IL), and a light-emitting element (LED). Similar to the substrate (100), the plan view previously shown in FIGS. 4a through 4c may be substantially identical to the plan view of the circuit-light-emitting element layer (200). In other words, the circuit-light-emitting element layer (200) may include an opening (200OP1) having the same shape as the first opening (CS1).

[0098] FIGS. 6a to 6c are equivalent circuit diagrams of subpixels of a display device (1) according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0099] Referring to FIG. 6a, a light-emitting element (LED) corresponding to a subpixel is electrically connected to a pixel driving circuit (PC), and the pixel driving circuit (PC) may include a first transistor (T1), a second transistor (T2), and a storage capacitor (Cst). The pixel driving circuit (PC) may be electrically connected to a signal line and a voltage line. The signal line may include a gate line such as a first scan line (SL1) and a data line (DL), and the voltage line may include a first voltage line (VDDL).

[0100] The second transistor (T2) can be electrically connected to the first scan line (SL1) and the data line (DL). The first scan line (SL1) can provide a first scan signal (GW) to the gate electrode of the second transistor (T2). The second transistor (T2) can transmit a data signal (Dm) input from the data line (DL) to the first transistor (T1) according to the first scan signal (GW) input from the first scan line (SL1).

[0101] The storage capacitor (Cst) is electrically connected to the second transistor (T2) and the first voltage line (VDDL), and can store a voltage corresponding to the difference between the voltage received from the second transistor (T2) and the first power supply voltage (VDD) supplied by the first voltage line (VDDL).

[0102] The first transistor (T1) is a driving transistor capable of controlling the driving current flowing through the light-emitting element (LED). The first transistor (T1) can be connected to the first voltage line (VDDL) and the storage capacitor (Cst). The first transistor (T1) can control the driving current flowing through the light-emitting element (LED) from the first voltage line (VDDL) in correspondence with the voltage value stored in the storage capacitor (Cst). The light-emitting element (LED) can emit light having a predetermined brightness by the driving current. The first electrode of the light-emitting element (LED) is electrically connected to the first transistor (T1), and the second electrode can be electrically connected to the second voltage line (VSSL) that supplies the second power supply voltage (VSS).

[0103] FIG. 6a illustrates that the pixel driving circuit (PC) includes two transistors and one storage capacitor, but in other embodiments, the pixel driving circuit (PC) may include three or more transistors.

[0104] Referring to FIG. 6b, the pixel driving circuit (PC) may include a first transistor (T1), a second transistor (T2), a third transistor (T3), a fourth transistor (T4), a fifth transistor (T5), a sixth transistor (T6), a seventh transistor (T7), and a storage capacitor (Cst).

[0105] The pixel driving circuit (PC) is electrically connected to signal lines and voltage lines. The signal lines may include gate lines such as a first scan line (SL1), a second scan line (SL2), a third scan line (SL3), and a light emission control line (EML), and data lines (DL). The voltage lines may include first and second initialization voltage lines (VIL1, VIL2) and a first voltage line (VDDL).

[0106] The first voltage line (VDDL) can transmit the first power supply voltage (VDD) to the first transistor (T1). The first initialization voltage line (VIL1) can transmit the first initialization voltage (Vint) that initializes the first transistor (T1) to the pixel driving circuit (PC). The second initialization voltage line (VIL2) can transmit the second initialization voltage (Vaint) that initializes the first electrode of the light-emitting element (LED) to the pixel driving circuit (PC).

[0107] The first transistor (T1) can be electrically connected to the first voltage line (VDDL) via the fifth transistor (T5) and electrically connected to the light-emitting element (LED) via the sixth transistor (T6). The first transistor (T1) acts as a driving transistor and receives a data signal (Dm) according to the switching operation of the second transistor (T2) and supplies a driving current to the light-emitting element (LED).

[0108] The second transistor (T2) is a data write transistor and is electrically connected to the first scan line (SL1) and the data line (DL). The second transistor (T2) is electrically connected to the first voltage line (VDDL) via the fifth transistor (T5). The second transistor (T2) is turned on according to the first scan signal (GW) received through the first scan line (SL1) and performs a switching operation to transmit the data signal (Dm) transmitted to the data line (DL) to the first node (N1).

[0109] The third transistor (T3) is electrically connected to the first scan line (SL1) and is electrically connected to the light-emitting element (LED) via the sixth transistor (T6). The third transistor (T3) is turned on according to the first scan signal (GW) received through the first scan line (SL1) and can connect the first transistor (T1) to the diode.

[0110] The fourth transistor (T4) is a first initialization transistor and is electrically connected to the third scan line (SL3) and the first initialization voltage line (VIL1). The fourth transistor (T4) is turned on according to the third scan signal (GI) received through the third scan line (SL3) to transmit the first initialization voltage (Vint) from the first initialization voltage line (VIL1) to the gate electrode of the first transistor (T1), thereby initializing the voltage of the gate electrode of the first transistor (T1). The third scan signal (GI) may correspond to the first scan signal of another pixel driving circuit unit placed in the previous row of the corresponding pixel driving circuit unit (PC).

[0111] The fifth transistor (T5) may be an operation control transistor, and the sixth transistor (T6) may be a light-emitting control transistor. The fifth transistor (T5) and the sixth transistor (T6) are electrically connected to the light-emitting control line (EML) and are simultaneously turned on according to the light-emitting control signal (EM) received through the light-emitting control line (EML) to form a current path so that a driving current can flow from the first voltage line (VDDL) toward the light-emitting element (LED).

[0112] The seventh transistor (T7) is a second initialization transistor and can be electrically connected to the second scan line (SL2), the second initialization voltage line (VIL2), and the sixth transistor (T6). The seventh transistor (T7) is turned on according to the second scan signal (GB) received through the second scan line (SL2), and can initialize the first electrode of the light-emitting element (LED) by transmitting the second initialization voltage (Vaint) from the second initialization voltage line (VIL2) to the first electrode of the light-emitting element (LED).

[0113] The storage capacitor (Cst) includes a first electrode (CE1) and a second electrode (CE2). The first electrode (CE1) is electrically connected to the gate electrode of the first transistor (T1), and the second electrode (CE2) is electrically connected to the first voltage line (VDDL). The storage capacitor (Cst) can maintain the voltage applied to the gate electrode of the first transistor (T1) by storing and maintaining a voltage corresponding to the difference between the voltages of the first voltage line (VDDL) and the gate electrode of the first transistor (T1).

[0114] Referring to FIG. 6c, the pixel driving circuit (PC) may include a first transistor (T1), a second transistor (T2), a third transistor (T3), a fourth transistor (T4), a fifth transistor (T5), a sixth transistor (T6), a seventh transistor (T7), an eighth transistor (T8), a ninth transistor (T9), a storage capacitor (Cst), and an auxiliary capacitor (Ca).

[0115] The pixel driving circuit (PC) is electrically connected to signal lines and voltage lines. The signal lines may include gate lines such as a first scan line (SL1), a second scan line (SL2), a third scan line (SL3), and a light emission control line (EML), and a data line (DL). The voltage lines may include first and second initialization voltage lines (VIL1, VIL2), a holding voltage line (VSL), and a first voltage line (VDDL).

[0116] The first voltage line (VDDL) can transmit the first power supply voltage (VDD) to the first transistor (T1). The first initialization voltage line (VIL1) can transmit the first initialization voltage (Vint) that initializes the first transistor (T1) to the pixel driving circuit (PC). The second initialization voltage line (VIL2) can transmit the second initialization voltage (Vaint) that initializes the first electrode of the light-emitting element (LED) to the pixel driving circuit (PC). The holding voltage line (VSL) can provide the holding voltage (VSUS) to the second electrode (CE2) of the second node (N2), for example, the storage capacitor (Cst), during the initialization section and the data writing section.

[0117] The first transistor (T1) can be electrically connected to the first voltage line (VDDL) via the fifth transistor (T5) and the eighth transistor (T8), and can be electrically connected to the light-emitting element (LED) via the sixth transistor (T6). The first transistor (T1) acts as a driving transistor and can receive a data signal (Dm) according to the switching operation of the second transistor (T2) and supply driving current to the light-emitting element (LED).

[0118] The second transistor (T2) is electrically connected to the first scan line (SL1) and the data line (DL), and is electrically connected to the first voltage line (VDDL) via the fifth transistor (T5) and the eighth transistor (T8). The second transistor (T2) is turned on according to the first scan signal (GW) received through the first scan line (SL1) and performs a switching operation to transmit the data signal (Dm) transmitted to the data line (DL) to the first node (N1).

[0119] The third transistor (T3) is electrically connected to the first scan line (SL1) and is electrically connected to the light-emitting element (LED) via the sixth transistor (T6). The third transistor (T3) is turned on according to the first scan signal (GW) received through the first scan line (SL1) and connects the first transistor (T1) to the diode, thereby compensating for the threshold voltage of the first transistor (T1).

[0120] The fourth transistor (T4) is electrically connected to the third scan line (SL3) and the first initialization voltage line (VIL1), and is turned on according to the third scan signal (GI) received through the third scan line (SL3) to transmit the first initialization voltage (Vint) from the first initialization voltage line (VIL1) to the gate electrode of the first transistor (T1) to initialize the voltage of the gate electrode of the first transistor (T1). The third scan signal (GI) may correspond to the first scan signal of another pixel driving circuit unit placed in the previous row of the corresponding pixel driving circuit unit (PC).

[0121] The fifth transistor (T5), the sixth transistor (T6), and the eighth transistor (T8) are electrically connected to the light emission control line (EML) and are simultaneously turned on according to the light emission control signal (EM) received through the light emission control line (EML) to form a current path so that driving current can flow from the first voltage line (VDDL) toward the light-emitting element (LED).

[0122] The seventh transistor (T7) is a second initialization transistor and can be electrically connected to the second scan line (SL2), the second initialization voltage line (VIL2), and the sixth transistor (T6). The seventh transistor (T7) is turned on according to the second scan signal (GB) received through the second scan line (SL2) and transmits the second initialization voltage (Vaint) from the second initialization voltage line (VIL2) to the first electrode of the light-emitting element (LED) to initialize the first electrode of the light-emitting element (LED).

[0123] The ninth transistor (T9) can be electrically connected to the second scan line (SL2), the second electrode (CE2) of the storage capacitor (Cst), and the holding voltage line (VSL). The ninth transistor (T9) is turned on according to the second scan signal (GB) received through the second scan line (SL2), and can transmit a holding voltage (VSUS) to the second node (N2), such as the second electrode (CE2) of the storage capacitor (Cst), during the initialization period and the data writing period.

[0124] The eighth transistor (T8) and the ninth transistor (T9) can each be electrically connected to the second node (N2), for example, the second electrode (CE2) of the storage capacitor (Cst). In some embodiments, the eighth transistor (T8) may be turned off and the ninth transistor (T9) may be turned on during the initialization period and the data writing period, and the eighth transistor (T8) may be turned on and the ninth transistor (T9) may be turned off during the light emission period. Since the second node (N2) receives the holding voltage (VSUS) during the initialization period and the data writing period, the uniformity of the brightness of the display device (e.g., LRU, Long Range Uniformity) due to the voltage drop of the first voltage line (VDDL) can be improved.

[0125] The storage capacitor (Cst) includes a first electrode (CE1) and a second electrode (CE2). The first electrode (CE1) is electrically connected to the gate electrode of the first transistor (T1), and the second electrode (CE2) is electrically connected to the eighth transistor (T8) and the ninth transistor (T9).

[0126] The auxiliary capacitor (Ca) can be electrically connected to the sixth transistor (T6), the holding voltage line (VSL), and the first electrode of the light-emitting element (LED). By storing and maintaining a voltage corresponding to the voltage difference between the first electrode of the light-emitting element (LED) and the holding voltage line (VSL) while the seventh transistor (T7) and the ninth transistor (T9) are turned on, the auxiliary capacitor (Ca) can prevent the problem of the black brightness rising when the sixth transistor (T6) is turned off.

[0127] FIGS. 7a to 7c are schematic plan views showing enlarged views of a first island section (11) and a first bridge section (12) arranged in a display area (DA) of a display device (1) according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0128] Referring to FIG. 7a, a display device (1) according to one embodiment of the present invention includes each first bridge part (12) connected to a first island part (11), and the first island part (11) may include a first organic pattern (OPT1).

[0129] Light-emitting elements (LEDs) corresponding to subpixels may be placed on the first island section (11). Multiple light-emitting elements (LEDs) may be placed spaced apart from each other on one first island section (11). FIGS. 7a to 7c illustrate three light-emitting elements (LEDs) placed on one first island section (11). Each light-emitting element (LED) may emit the same color or emit different colors. For example, the light-emitting elements (LEDs) may each include a first light-emitting diode (230R), a second light-emitting diode (230G), and a third light-emitting diode (230B). The first light-emitting diode (230R) may emit red light, the second light-emitting diode (230G) may emit green light, and the third light-emitting diode (230B) may emit blue light.

[0130] The first organic pattern (OPT1) may be placed on the first to third light-emitting diodes (230R, 230G, 230B). In other words, the first organic pattern (OPT1) may be placed in a planar position with partial overlap with the first to third light-emitting diodes (230R, 230G, 230B). The first organic pattern (OPT1) may be continuously placed on the first to third light-emitting diodes (230R, 230G, 230B) by extending in a first direction (e.g., x direction and / or -x direction). When viewed in a planar position, the first organic pattern (OPT1) may have the shape of a bar or a rectangle with the first direction (e.g., x direction and / or -x direction) as the length direction and the second direction (e.g., y direction and / or -y direction) as the width direction.

[0131] The first organic pattern (OPT1) is integrally provided and arranged to pass over the first to third light-emitting diodes (230R, 230G, 230B) from the top, thereby functioning to physically fix the first to third light-emitting diodes (230R, 230G, 230B). Through this, it is possible to prevent the first to third light-emitting diodes (230R, 230G, 230B) from falling off during subsequent processes such as interlayer patterning and etching after transfer of the first to third light-emitting diodes (230R, 230G, 230B). In addition, due to the characteristics of the display device (1) according to one embodiment of the present invention, it is possible to prevent the first to third light-emitting diodes (230R, 230G, 230B) from falling off due to stress propagation when performing a stretching (extension) operation.

[0132] Each of the first to third light-emitting diodes (230R, 230G, 230B) may include a first electrode (230a) and a second electrode (230b) on the upper side. Each of the first to third light-emitting diodes (230R, 230G, 230B) may have a stacked structure as described later in FIG. 8a, etc., and the first electrode (230a) and the second electrode (230b) may be located at the top of the stacked structure. The first electrode (230a) and the second electrode (230b) may be parts that are electrically connected to a pixel circuit (PC) located on the lower side.

[0133] The first organic pattern (OPT1) may be positioned so as not to overlap with the first electrode (230a) and the second electrode (230b) on a plane. More specifically, the first organic pattern (OPT1) may be positioned to pass between the first electrode (230a) and the second electrode (230b). The first electrodes (230a) of the first to third light-emitting diodes (230R, 230G, 230B) may be positioned in the same row, and the second electrodes (230b) of the first to third light-emitting diodes (230R, 230G, 230B) may also be positioned in the same row spaced apart from the first electrode (230a) in a second direction (e.g., the y direction and / or the -y direction). The first organic pattern (OPT1) may be arranged to extend in a first direction (e.g., x direction and / or -x direction) between the first electrode (230a) and the second electrode (230b).

[0134] The first organic pattern (OPT1) may extend to the edge of the first island portion (11). That is, the end of the first organic pattern (OPT1) and the end of the first island portion (11) may coincide. In another embodiment, the end of the first organic pattern (OPT1) may be spaced apart from the end of the first island portion (11) by a predetermined distance.

[0135] The first organic pattern (OPT1) may include an organic insulating material. For example, the first organic pattern (OPT1) may include a material such as polyimide.

[0136] Referring to FIG. 7b, the first island portion (11) may further include a first organic pattern (OPT1) and a second organic pattern (OPT2).

[0137] The second organic pattern (OPT2) may be positioned to surround the edge of the first island portion (11). In one embodiment, the second organic pattern (OPT2) may have a frame shape that surrounds the edge of the first island portion (11). The second organic pattern (OPT2) may be provided to be in contact with the first organic pattern (OPT1). Thus, since the second organic pattern (OPT2) serves to support the first organic pattern (OPT1) from the outside, it can prevent the first organic pattern (OPT1) from peeling off or lifting.

[0138] The first organic pattern (OPT1) and the second organic pattern (OPT2) may be provided as a single unit. The statement that the first organic pattern (OPT1) and the second organic pattern (OPT2) are provided as a single unit may mean that the first organic pattern (OPT1) and the second organic pattern (OPT2) may be formed through the same process.

[0139] The first organic pattern (OPT1) and the second organic pattern (OPT2) may include the same material. The first organic pattern (OPT1) and the second organic pattern (OPT2) may include an organic insulating material. For example, the first organic pattern (OPT1) and the second organic pattern (OPT2) may include a material such as polyimide.

[0140] Of course, the first organic pattern (OPT1) and the second organic pattern (OPT2) may each be formed by a separate process. In this case, the first organic pattern (OPT1) and the second organic pattern (OPT2) may each contain different materials. In one embodiment, since the first organic pattern (OPT1) passes over the top of each of the first to third light-emitting diodes (230R, 230G, 230B), a material with higher light transmittance than the second organic pattern (OPT2) may be used.

[0141] Referring to FIG. 7c, the first island portion (11) includes a first organic pattern (OPT1) and a second organic pattern (OPT2), and the first bridge portion (12) may further include a third organic pattern (OPT3).

[0142] The third organic pattern (OPT3) may be positioned on top of each first bridge portion (12). As the third organic pattern (OPT3) covers each first bridge portion (12) on the upper surface, it can relieve the stress received by the first bridge portions (12) during the stretching (extension) process.

[0143] The third organic pattern (OPT3) may be arranged to correspond to the entire surface of each first bridge part (12). In other words, the width of the third organic pattern (OPT3) may be the same as the width of the first bridge part (12). The width of the first bridge part (12) may refer to the width of the layers arranged below the third organic pattern (OPT3) in the first bridge part (12). Accordingly, the edge of the third organic pattern (OPT3) may coincide with the edge of the first bridge part (12). In another embodiment, the width of the third organic pattern (OPT3) may be narrower than the width of the first bridge part (12). In this case, the edge of the third organic pattern (OPT3) may be spaced apart from the edge of the first bridge part (12) by a predetermined distance.

[0144] The third organic pattern (OPT3) can be provided integrally with the first organic pattern (OPT1) and the second organic pattern (OPT2). That is, the first organic pattern (OPT1), the second organic pattern (OPT2), and the third organic pattern (OPT3) can be connected in a single layer. The statement that the first organic pattern (OPT1), the second organic pattern (OPT2), and the third organic pattern (OPT3) are provided integrally may mean that the first organic pattern (OPT1), the second organic pattern (OPT2), and the third organic pattern (OPT3) can be formed through the same process.

[0145] The third organic pattern (OPT3) may include the same material as the first organic pattern (OPT1) and the second organic pattern (OPT2). The third organic pattern (OPT3) may include an organic insulator. For example, the third organic pattern (OPT3) may include a material such as polyimide.

[0146] Of course, the third organic pattern (OPT3) may be formed through a separate process from the first organic pattern (OPT1) and the second organic pattern (OPT2), respectively. In this case, the third organic pattern (OPT3) may contain a material different from the first organic pattern (OPT1) and the second organic pattern (OPT2). In one embodiment, since the third organic pattern (OPT3) is located in the first bridge portion (12), it may contain a material with a greater elongation rate compared to the first organic pattern (OPT1) and the second organic pattern (OPT2) located in the first island portion (11).

[0147] FIGS. 8a to 8c are cross-sectional views schematically illustrating a light-emitting element of a display device (1) according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 8a corresponds to a cross-section taken along the line A-A' of FIG. 7a, and FIG. 8b corresponds to a cross-section taken along the line B-B' of FIG. 7b.

[0148] Referring to FIG. 8a, a light-emitting element (LED) according to one embodiment of the present invention may include an inorganic light-emitting diode comprising an inorganic material. The light-emitting element (LED) may include a first semiconductor layer (231), a second semiconductor layer (232), an intermediate layer (233) between the first semiconductor layer (231) and the second semiconductor layer (232), a first electrode (230a) electrically connected to the first semiconductor layer (231), and a second electrode (230b) electrically connected to the second semiconductor layer (232). The first electrode (230a) and the second electrode (230b) of the light-emitting element (LED) may each be electrically connected to a first electrode pad (241) and a second electrode pad (242) disposed on the same layer. The second electrode pad (242) may be a part of the second voltage line (VSSL, FIG. 5a) or a conductive layer electrically connected to the second voltage line (VSSL, FIG. 5a).

[0149] In one embodiment, the first semiconductor layer (231) may include a p-type semiconductor layer. The p-type semiconductor layer is In x AlyGa 1-x-yA semiconductor material having the composition formula N (0≤x≤1, 0≤y≤1, 0≤x+y≤1) can be selected from, for example, GaN, AlN, AlGaN, InGaN, InN, InAlGaN, AlInN, etc., and p-type dopants such as Mg, Zn, Ca, Sr, and Ba can be doped.

[0150] The second semiconductor layer (232) may include, for example, an n-type semiconductor layer. The n-type semiconductor layer is In x AlyGa 1-x-y A semiconductor material having the composition formula N (0≤x≤1, 0≤y≤1, 0≤x+y≤1) can be selected from, for example, GaN, AlN, AlGaN, InGaN, InN, InAlGaN, AlInN, etc., and can be doped with n-type dopants such as Si, Ge, and Sn.

[0151] The intermediate layer (233) is a region where electrons and holes recombine, and as electrons and holes recombine, they transition to a lower energy level and can generate light having a corresponding wavelength. The intermediate layer (233) is, for example, In x Al y Ga 1-x-y It can be formed by including a semiconductor material having a composition formula of N (0≤x≤1, 0≤y≤1, 0≤x+y≤1), and can be formed as a single quantum well structure or a multi-quantum well (MQW) structure. In addition, it may include a quantum wire structure or a quantum dot structure.

[0152] FIG. 8a illustrates that the first semiconductor layer (231) includes a p-type semiconductor layer and the second semiconductor layer (232) includes an n-type semiconductor layer, but the present invention is not limited thereto. In another embodiment, the first semiconductor layer (231) may include an n-type semiconductor layer and the second semiconductor layer (232) may include a p-type semiconductor layer.

[0153] FIG. 8a illustrates that the first electrode pad (241) and the second electrode pad (242) are disposed on the same layer, but the present invention is not limited thereto. The first electrode pad (241) and the second electrode pad (242) may be disposed on different layers.

[0154] The first electrode (230a) and the second electrode (230b) of the light-emitting element (LED) may face in the same direction, but may face in the +z direction. The first electrode (230a) and the second electrode (230b) may be placed on a stacked structure of a first semiconductor layer (231), an intermediate layer (233), and a second semiconductor layer (232). On a plane, the first electrode (230a) and the second electrode (230b) may have a structure in which they are spaced apart at a predetermined distance and placed adjacent to each other, such as a horizontal (lateral) diode structure. Since this horizontal (lateral) diode structure does not use pressure during transfer, it can prevent physical damage to the lower layers or circuit structure.

[0155] A light-emitting element (LED) can be attached to the first electrode pad (241) and the second electrode pad (242) using an adhesive layer (251). In another embodiment, the adhesive layer (251) may be omitted depending on the case.

[0156] In one embodiment, a protective film (253) may be placed on the outer edge of a light-emitting element (LED). The protective film (253) may include an organic insulating material and / or an inorganic insulating material. The protective film (253) may include, for example, polyimide. In another embodiment, the protective film (253) may be omitted depending on the case.

[0157] An organic insulating film (130) may be disposed on the first electrode pad (241) and the second electrode pad (242). The organic insulating film (130) may have a first contact hole (CNT1) and a second contact hole (CNT2) (see FIG. 10) that expose at least a portion of each of the first electrode pad (241) and the second electrode pad (242). The organic insulating film (130) may include, for example, polyimide. At least a portion of the light-emitting element (LED) may be a structure in which it is surrounded and embedded by the organic insulating film (130). FIG. 8a illustrates a structure in which at least a portion of a stacked structure including a first semiconductor layer (231), a second semiconductor layer (232), and an intermediate layer (233) is embedded in the organic insulating film (130). In this case as well, the first electrode (230a) and the second electrode (230b) of the light-emitting element (LED) may protrude in the +z direction above the upper surface of the organic insulating film (130).

[0158] The first electrode pad (241) and the first electrode (230a) of the light-emitting element (LED) can be electrically connected through the first contact electrode (CMa), and the second electrode pad (242) and the second electrode (230b) of the light-emitting element (LED) can be electrically connected through the second contact electrode (CMb). One end of the first contact electrode (CMa) can be connected to the first electrode pad (241) through a first contact hole (CNT1) that exposes at least a portion of the first electrode pad (241), and the other end can be connected to the first electrode (230a). Additionally, one end of the second contact electrode (CMb) can be connected to the second electrode pad (242) through a second contact hole (CNT2) that exposes at least a portion of the second electrode pad (242), and the other end can be connected to the second electrode (230b).

[0159] The first contact electrode (CMa) and the second contact electrode (CMb) may include a conductive material including molybdenum (Mo), aluminum (Al), copper (Cu), titanium (Ti), etc., and may be formed as a multilayer or single layer including the above materials. Alternatively, the first contact electrode (CMa) and the second contact electrode (CMb) may include a transparent conductive material. For example, the first contact electrode (CMa) and the second contact electrode (CMb) may include a transparent conducting oxide (TCO) such as indium tin oxide (ITO), indium zinc oxide (IZO), zinc oxide (ZnO), indium oxide (In2O3), indium gallium oxide (IGO), or aluminum zinc oxide (AZO).

[0160] The first organic pattern (OPT1) may be placed between the first electrode (230a) and the second electrode (230b). FIG. 8a discloses that the first organic pattern (OPT1) is located on the protective film (253). In another embodiment, if the protective film (253) is not provided, the first organic pattern (OPT1) may be placed directly on the first semiconductor layer (231) and / or the second semiconductor layer (232). Or in another embodiment, an organic insulating film (130) may cover the top of the first semiconductor layer (231) and / or the second semiconductor layer (232), and the first organic pattern (OPT1) may be placed on this organic insulating film (130).

[0161] Meanwhile, as shown in FIG. 8a, the first organic pattern (OPT1) may be placed across the step formed by the first semiconductor layer (231) and the intermediate layer (233). Alternatively, as shown in FIG. 8c, the first organic pattern (OPT1) may be placed on the second semiconductor layer (232) (or the first semiconductor layer (231)) with a flattened upper surface.

[0162] The width (w1) of the first organic pattern (OPT1) may be equal to or narrower than the distance (d1) between the first electrode (230a) and the second electrode (230b). The width (w1) may be measured in the same direction as the distance (d1). Thus, the first organic pattern (OPT1) may overlap with a part of the light-emitting element (LED) on a plane.

[0163] As a comparative example, it can be assumed that the first organic pattern overlaps with the entire light-emitting element (LED) rather than with a part of the light-emitting element (LED). However, in this case, a problem may arise in which the light efficiency emitted from the light-emitting element (LED) is reduced due to the light transmittance and refractive index of the material layer forming the first organic pattern. Therefore, in the display device (1) according to one embodiment of the present invention, the first organic pattern (OPT1) is provided to overlap with a part of the light-emitting element (LED), thereby supporting the light-emitting elements (LED) from above while minimizing the reduction in light efficiency of the light-emitting elements (LED).

[0164] Referring to FIG. 8b, the second organic pattern (OPT2) may be positioned on the organic insulating film (130). The second organic pattern (OPT2) may be arranged to surround the edge of the first island portion (11). As shown in FIG. 7b, the second organic pattern (OPT2) may have a frame shape that surrounds the edge of the first island portion (11). The second organic pattern (OPT2) may be provided to be in contact with the first organic pattern (OPT1). Thus, the second organic pattern (OPT2) serves to support the first organic pattern (OPT1) from the outside, thereby preventing the first organic pattern (OPT1) from peeling off or lifting.

[0165] The second organic pattern (OPT2) may be spaced apart from the first contact hole (CNT1) and the second contact hole (CNT2) defined in the organic insulating film (130) by a predetermined distance. One end of the second organic pattern (OPT2) may coincide with the edge of the first island portion (11). This can be understood as being because the second organic pattern (OPT2) is also patterned together during patterning to form the first island portion (11) and the first bridge portion (12).

[0166] FIG. 9 is a schematic cross-sectional view showing an enlarged portion of a display device (1) according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0167] Referring to FIG. 9, in one embodiment, a residue layer (rd) may be located between the first electrode (230a) and the second electrode (230b). The residue layer (rd) may be located on the stepped portion of the first electrode (230a) on the first semiconductor layer (231) and / or on the stepped portion of the second electrode (230b) on the second semiconductor layer (232). In FIG. 9, the residue layer (rd) is shown as being located on a protective film (253) placed on the outer edge of the light-emitting element (LED); however, if the protective film (253) is not provided, the residue layer (rd) may be in contact with a portion of the upper surface of the first semiconductor layer (231) and a portion of the side of the first electrode (230a), and may be in contact with a portion of the upper surface of the second semiconductor layer (232) and a portion of the side of the second electrode (230b).

[0168] In one embodiment, the residue layer (rd) may be formed in a patterning process, i.e., a hard mask process, to form the first island portion (11) and the first bridge portion (12). The first electrode (230a) and the second electrode (230b) have a predetermined thickness, and due to the resulting step difference, residue that was not completely removed in the etching process may be generated. Accordingly, the residue layer (rd) may contain the same material as the material used in the hard mask process. The residue layer (rd) may include, for example, a transparent conducting oxide (TCO) such as indium tin oxide (ITO), indium zinc oxide (IZO), zinc oxide (ZnO), indium oxide (In2O3), indium gallium oxide (IGO), or aluminum zinc oxide (AZO).

[0169] As the first organic pattern (OPT1) is positioned between the first electrode (230a) and the second electrode (230b), a short circuit between the first electrode (230a) and the second electrode (230b) can be prevented due to residue of the residue layer (rd). In some embodiments, the thickness (t1) of the first organic pattern (OPT1) may be thicker than the thicknesses (t2, t3) of the first electrode (230a) and the second electrode (230b), respectively. In some embodiments, the upper surface of the first organic pattern (OPT1) may be positioned raised above the upper surface of the first electrode (230a) and the second electrode (230b), respectively, from the substrate (100, see FIG. 5).

[0170] FIG. 10 is a cross-sectional view schematically showing a part of the display area of ​​a display device (1) according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0171] Referring to FIG. 10, a first island portion (11) and a first bridge portion (12) of a display device (1) according to one embodiment of the present invention may be spaced apart with an opening (CS) in between. The first island portion (11) includes a light-emitting element (LED) and a pixel circuit (PC) electrically connected to the light-emitting element (LED), and the first bridge portion (12) may include wiring (WL) electrically connected to the pixel circuit (PC) placed in the first island portion (11).

[0172] The substrate (100) may include an island region (100a) corresponding to a first island portion (11) and a bridge region (100b) corresponding to a first bridge portion (12). In one embodiment, the substrate (100) may have a multilayer structure including base layers (101, 105) comprising a polymer resin and barrier layers (103, 107) comprising an inorganic insulating material. For example, the substrate (100) may include a first base layer (101), a second base layer (105) on the first base layer (101), a first barrier layer (103) between the first base layer (101) and the second base layer (105), and a second barrier layer (107) on the second base layer (105). The first base layer (101) and the second base layer (105) may comprise a polymer resin, and the first barrier layer (103) and the second barrier layer (107) may comprise an inorganic insulating material. The first barrier layer (103) and the second barrier layer (107) may have an isolated shape disposed in the first island portion (11). That is, in a planar view, the first barrier layer (103) and the second barrier layer (107) may not overlap with the bridge area (100b).

[0173] Looking first at the first island portion (11), a pixel circuit (PC) may be disposed on the second barrier layer (107). The pixel circuit (PC) may include a first thin-film transistor (TFT1), a second thin-film transistor (TFT2), and a storage capacitor (Cst). Each of the first thin-film transistor (TFT1) and the second thin-film transistor (TFT2) may include a semiconductor layer (Act), a gate electrode (GE), a source electrode (SE), and a drain electrode (DE). In one embodiment, the first thin-film transistor (TFT1) may be a driving transistor, and the second thin-film transistor (TFT2) may be a switching transistor. FIG. 10 illustrates that the first thin-film transistor (TFT1) and the second thin-film transistor (TFT2) are each of the top gate type, with the gate electrode (GE) disposed on the semiconductor layer (Act) with the gate insulating layer (111) in between; however, according to another embodiment, the first thin-film transistor (TFT1) and the second thin-film transistor (TFT2) may each be of the bottom gate type.

[0174] Inorganic insulating layers constituting an inorganic insulating stack (IIL) may be disposed between the semiconductor layer (Act) and the conductive layer constituting the pixel circuit (PC). The inorganic insulating stack (IIL) may include a gate insulating layer (111), a first interlayer insulating layer (113), and a second interlayer insulating layer (115). Each of the gate insulating layer (111), the first interlayer insulating layer (113), and the second interlayer insulating layer (115) may include an inorganic insulating material such as silicon oxide, silicon nitride, silicon oxynitride, aluminum oxide, titanium oxide, etc., and may be a single layer or a multilayer containing the aforementioned material.

[0175] The semiconductor layer (Act) may include polysilicon. Alternatively, the semiconductor layer (Act) may include amorphous silicon, an oxide semiconductor, an organic semiconductor, etc. The gate electrode (GE) may include a metal thin film composed of a low-resistance metal material. The gate electrode (GE) may include a conductive material including molybdenum (Mo), aluminum (Al), copper (Cu), titanium (Ti), etc., and may be formed as a multilayer or single layer including the above materials. For example, the gate electrode (GE) may include a metal thin film formed as a triple layer with a titanium (Ti) / aluminum (Al) / titanium (Ti) structure. A gate insulating layer (111) may be disposed between the semiconductor layer (Act) and the gate electrode (GE).

[0176] The source electrode (SE) and the drain electrode (DE) may be located on the same layer, for example, the second interlayer insulating layer (115), and may contain the same material. The source electrode (SE) and the drain electrode (DE) may contain a metal thin film composed of a low-resistance metal material. The source electrode (SE) and the drain electrode (DE) may contain a conductive material including molybdenum (Mo), aluminum (Al), copper (Cu), titanium (Ti), etc., and may be formed as a multilayer or single layer containing the above materials. For example, the source electrode (SE) and the drain electrode (DE), like the gate electrode (GE), may be provided with a metal thin film formed as a triple layer of titanium (Ti) / aluminum (Al) / titanium (Ti) structure.

[0177] The storage capacitor (Cst) may include a first electrode (CE1) and a second electrode (CE2) that overlap with the first interlayer insulating layer (113) in between. The storage capacitor (Cst) may overlap with the first thin-film transistor (TFT1) in a planar plane. In this regard, FIG. 10 illustrates that the gate electrode (GE) of the first thin-film transistor (TFT1) is integrally formed with the first electrode (CE1) of the storage capacitor (Cst). In another embodiment, the storage capacitor (Cst) may not overlap with the thin-film transistor (TFT) in a planar plane. The storage capacitor (Cst) may be covered by the second interlayer insulating layer (115).

[0178] The second electrode (CE2) of the storage capacitor (Cst) may include a conductive material and may be formed as a multilayer or single layer. The second electrode (CE2) may include a metal thin film composed of a low-resistance metal material. The second electrode (CE2) may include a conductive material including molybdenum (Mo), aluminum (Al), copper (Cu), titanium (Ti), etc., and may be formed as a multilayer or single layer including the above materials. For example, the second electrode (CE2) may be provided with a metal thin film formed as a triple layer of a titanium (Ti) / aluminum (Al) / titanium (Ti) structure.

[0179] A first organic insulating stack (OILa) may be disposed on an inorganic insulating stack (IIL). The first organic insulating stack (OILa) may include a first organic insulating layer (123), a second organic insulating layer (124), and a third organic insulating layer (125). The first organic insulating layer (123), the second organic insulating layer (124), and the third organic insulating layer (125) may include an organic insulating material and may be formed as a multilayer or a single layer.

[0180] The first organic insulating layer (123) may be disposed on the source electrode (SE) and the drain electrode (DE). A third contact electrode (CM1) may be disposed on the first organic insulating layer (123). The third contact electrode (CM1) may be electrically connected to the drain electrode (DE) of the first thin-film transistor (TFT1) through a contact hole penetrating the first organic insulating layer (123). The third contact electrode (CM1) may include a conductive material including molybdenum (Mo), aluminum (Al), copper (Cu), titanium (Ti), etc., and may be formed as a multilayer or single layer including the above materials.

[0181] A second organic insulating layer (124) may be disposed on the third contact electrode (CM1), and a second voltage line (VSSL) may be disposed on the second organic insulating layer (124). The second voltage line (VSSL) may be electrically connected to the second electrode of the light-emitting element (LED) to supply a second power supply voltage (VSS). The second voltage line (VSSL) may include a conductive material including molybdenum (Mo), aluminum (Al), copper (Cu), titanium (Ti), etc., and may be formed as a multilayer or single layer including the above materials.

[0182] A third organic insulating layer (125) may be disposed on the second voltage line (VSSL), and a first electrode pad (241) and a second electrode pad (242) may be disposed on the third organic insulating layer (125). The first electrode pad (241) may be electrically connected to the third contact electrode (CM1) through a contact hole penetrating the second organic insulating layer (124) and the third organic insulating layer (125). The second electrode pad (242) may be electrically connected to the second voltage line (VSSL) through a contact hole penetrating the third organic insulating layer (125).

[0183] A light-emitting element (LED) may be placed on the first electrode pad (241) and the second electrode pad (242). The structure of the light-emitting element (LED) is as described above with reference to FIG. 8a. The light-emitting element (LED) may be attached to the first electrode pad (241) and the second electrode pad (242) using an adhesive layer (251).

[0184] An organic insulating film (130) may be disposed on a first electrode pad (241) and a second electrode pad (242). The organic insulating film (130) covers the first electrode pad (241) and the second electrode pad (242) and may have a first contact hole (CNT1) and a second contact hole (CNT2) that expose at least a portion of each of the first electrode pad (241) and the second electrode pad (242). At least a portion of a light-emitting element (LED) may be disposed in the organic insulating film (130) so as to be embedded therein.

[0185] The first electrode (230a) and the second electrode (230b) of the light-emitting element (LED) may protrude onto the upper surface of the organic insulating film (130). In other words, the first electrode (230a) and the second electrode (230b) may be arranged to protrude in the +z direction. On a plane, the first electrode (230a) and the second electrode (230b) may have a structure in which they are spaced apart at a predetermined distance and positioned adjacent to each other, such as a horizontal (lateral) diode structure. Since this horizontal diode structure does not use pressure during transfer, it can prevent physical damage to the lower layers or circuit structure.

[0186] The first electrode (230a) of the light-emitting element (LED) can be electrically connected to the pixel circuit (PC) through the first contact electrode (CMa), the first electrode pad (241), and the third contact electrode (CM1). The second electrode (230b) of the light-emitting element (LED) can be electrically connected to the second voltage line (VSSL) through the second contact electrode (CMb) and the second electrode pad (242).

[0187] The first organic pattern (OPT1) may be placed between the first electrode (230a) and the second electrode (230b). The first organic pattern (OPT1) may be placed to continuously pass over the top of the first to third light-emitting diodes (230R, 230G, 230B), as illustrated in FIG. 7c, etc. By doing so, the first to third light-emitting diodes (230R, 230G, 230B) may be prevented from falling off during subsequent processes such as interlayer patterning and etching after transfer of the first to third light-emitting diodes (230R, 230G, 230B). In addition, due to the characteristics of the display device (1) according to one embodiment of the present invention, it may be possible to prevent the first to third light-emitting diodes (230R, 230G, 230B) from falling off due to stress propagation when performing a stretching (extension) operation.

[0188] The second organic pattern (OPT2) may be placed on the organic insulating film (130) and arranged around the edge of the first island portion (11). The second organic pattern (OPT2) may be arranged at a predetermined distance from the first contact hole (CNT1) and the second contact hole (CNT2). The second organic pattern (OPT2) may be connected to the first organic pattern (OPT1) as shown in FIG. 7c, etc., and may be provided integrally.

[0189] In some embodiments, an encapsulation layer (300) may be disposed on a first organic pattern (OPT1) and a second organic pattern (OPT2). The encapsulation layer (300) may be disposed to cover the first organic pattern (OPT1), the second organic pattern (OPT2), and the light-emitting element (LED) from the front. The encapsulation layer (300) may include a structure in which an inorganic encapsulation layer containing an inorganic insulating material, an organic encapsulation layer containing an organic insulating material, and an inorganic encapsulation layer containing an inorganic insulating material are laminated. In another embodiment, the encapsulation layer (300) may include an organic material such as resin.

[0190] The first island portion (11) of the display device (1) may represent a stacked structure extending from the island region (100a) of the substrate (100) to the encapsulation layer (300) disposed on the island region (100a). In this specification, the upper surface refers to the surface on which an image is displayed in the display device (1), i.e., the surface facing the substrate (100). In FIG. 10, the first island portion (11) may be the upper surface of the encapsulation layer (300).

[0191] Looking at the first bridge portion (12), only base layers may be disposed in the bridge region (100b) of the substrate (100). For example, only the first base layer (101) and the second base layer (105) may be disposed in the bridge region (100b), and the first barrier layer (103) and the second barrier layer (107) may be spaced apart from the bridge region (100b) and not overlapped on the plane.

[0192] A second organic insulating stack (OILb) may be disposed on a bridge region (100b) of a substrate (100). The second organic insulating stack (OILb) may include a first organic insulating layer (123), a second organic insulating layer (124), a third organic insulating layer (125), and a fourth organic layer (121). The first organic insulating layer (123), the second organic insulating layer (124), and the third organic insulating layer (125) of the second organic insulating stack (OILb) may be formed through the same process as the first organic insulating layer (123), the second organic insulating layer (124), and the third organic insulating layer (125) of the first organic insulating stack (OILa). Since the bridge region (100b) does not include an inorganic insulating stack (IIL), the second organic insulating stack (OILb) may further include a fourth organic layer (121) to level with the upper surface of the inorganic insulating stack (IIL). In one embodiment, the first island portion (11) may further include a fourth organic layer (121), and the fourth organic layer (121) may be positioned to cover the side of the inorganic insulating stack (IIL) having an isolated shape. The fourth organic layer (121) may include an organic insulating material and may be formed as a multilayer or a single layer.

[0193] First wiring lines (WL1) may be disposed on the fourth organic layer (121), second wiring lines (WL2) may be disposed on the first organic insulating layer (123), and third wiring lines (WL3) may be disposed on the second organic insulating layer (124). Each of the first wiring lines (WL1), second wiring lines (WL2), and third wiring lines (WL3) may be a signal line (e.g., gate line, data line, etc.) for providing an electrical signal to a transistor included in the pixel circuit (PC) of the first island portion (11) as described above, or a voltage line (e.g., power supply voltage line, initialization voltage line, etc.) for providing a voltage. The wiring lines (WL) may include a conductive material including molybdenum (Mo), aluminum (Al), copper (Cu), titanium (Ti), etc., and may be formed as a multilayer or single layer including the above materials.

[0194] The wiring (WL) can be placed within the wiring area (WA). The width of the wiring area (WA) may be narrower than the width of the bridge area (100b). For example, the edge of the wiring area (WA) may be spaced inward from the edge of the bridge area (100b). FIG. 10 illustrates that the edge of the wiring area (WA) is spaced inward by a first distance (d1) from both edges of the bridge area (100b).

[0195] A sealing layer (300) may be disposed on the second organic insulating stack (OILb). The sealing layer (300) may include a structure in which an inorganic sealing layer containing an inorganic insulating material, an organic sealing layer containing an organic insulating material, and an inorganic sealing layer containing an inorganic insulating material are laminated. In another embodiment, the sealing layer (300) may include an organic material such as resin.

[0196] The first bridge portion (12) of the display device (1) may represent a stacked structure from the bridge region (100b) of the substrate (100) to the encapsulation layer (300) disposed on the bridge region (100b). The upper surface of the first bridge portion (12) may be the upper surface of the encapsulation layer (300).

[0197] FIGS. 11a to 11f are cross-sectional views schematically illustrating the manufacturing process of a display device (1) according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0198] First, referring to FIG. 11a, a first electrode pad (241) and a second electrode pad (242) can be formed on the third organic insulating layer (125). Although the lower structure of the third organic insulating layer (125) is omitted, it may have the same structure as described above with reference to FIG. 10.

[0199] An adhesive layer (251) is disposed on the first electrode pad (241) and the second electrode pad (242), and a light-emitting element (LED) can be attached to the first electrode pad (241) and the second electrode pad (242) using the adhesive layer (251).

[0200] Then, referring to FIG. 11b, an organic insulating film (130) may be formed to cover the first electrode pad (241) and the second electrode pad (242). A portion of the light-emitting element (LED) may be embedded by the organic insulating film (130).

[0201] Then, referring to FIG. 11c, a first contact hole (CNT1) and a second contact hole (CNT2) can be formed in the organic insulating film (130). A portion of the organic insulating film (130) is removed to form the first contact hole (CNT1) and the second contact hole (CNT2), and at least a portion of the first electrode pad (241) and the second electrode pad (242) may be exposed in correspondence with the first contact hole (CNT1) and the second contact hole (CNT2).

[0202] Then, referring to FIG. 11d, the first contact electrode (CMa) and the second contact electrode (CMb) can be patterned so that the first electrode pad (241) and the first electrode (230a) are electrically connected, and the second electrode pad (242) and the second electrode (230b) are electrically connected to each other. One end of the first contact electrode (CMa) can be connected to the first electrode pad (241) exposed through the first contact hole (CNT1), and the other end of the first contact electrode (CMa) can be connected to the first electrode (230a). One end of the second contact electrode (CMb) can be connected to the second electrode pad (242) exposed through the second contact hole (CNT2), and the other end of the second contact electrode (CMb) can be connected to the second electrode (230b).

[0203] Referring to FIG. 11e, a hard mask process may be performed thereafter. A hard mask layer (HML) may be formed to completely cover the top of the light-emitting element (LED). The hard mask layer (HML) may include a transparent conductive material. For example, the hard mask layer (HML) may include a transparent conducting oxide (TCO) such as indium tin oxide (ITO), indium zinc oxide (IZO), zinc oxide (ZnO), indium oxide (In2O3), indium gallium oxide (IGO), or aluminum zinc oxide (AZO).

[0204] Through a hard mask process, the substrate (100, see FIG. 5) can be patterned into a first island portion (11) and a first bridge portion (12). In other words, through a hard mask process, the portions and layers of the substrate (100) corresponding to the first opening (CS1) are removed, and the shape of the first island portion (11) and the first bridge portion (12) can be realized.

[0205] Referring to FIG. 11f, after the hard mask process is completed, the hard mask layer (HML) can be removed. Then, a first organic pattern (OPT1) can be formed on the light-emitting element (LED). The first organic pattern (OPT1) can be patterned to pass between the first electrode (230a) and the second electrode (230b) of the light-emitting element (LED).

[0206] Additionally, a second organic pattern (OPT2) and a third organic pattern (OPT3) may be formed on the organic insulating film (130). The first organic pattern (OPT1), the second organic pattern (OPT2), and the third organic pattern (OPT3) may be formed by the same process. In other words, the first organic pattern (OPT1), the second organic pattern (OPT2), and the third organic pattern (OPT3) may be patterned while leaving the first organic pattern (OPT1), the second organic pattern (OPT2), and the third organic pattern (OPT3) after an organic material layer (not shown) for forming them is formed on the entire surface of the substrate (100). Accordingly, the first organic pattern (OPT1), the second organic pattern (OPT2), and the third organic pattern (OPT3) may be formed as a single unit.

[0207] FIGS. 12a to 12c are cross-sectional views schematically illustrating the manufacturing process of a display device (1) according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0208] In this embodiment, the process from FIGS. 11a to 11c is the same as described above, but there is a difference in the subsequent process. In FIGS. 12a to 12c, a first organic pattern (OPT1), etc., may be formed before the hard mask process.

[0209] Referring to FIG. 12a, a first contact electrode (CMa) and a second contact electrode (CMb) can be formed. The first contact electrode (CMa) and the second contact electrode (CMb) can be formed by the same process as described with reference to FIG. 11d. After that, a first organic pattern (OPT1) can be formed on the light-emitting element (LED). The first organic pattern (OPT1) can be patterned to pass between the first electrode (230a) and the second electrode (230b) of the light-emitting element (LED). Additionally, a second organic pattern (OPT2) and a third organic pattern (OPT3) can be formed on the organic insulating film (130). As described with reference to FIG. 11f, the first organic pattern (OPT1), the second organic pattern (OPT2), and the third organic pattern (OPT3) can be formed by the same process.

[0210] Referring to FIG. 12b, a hard mask process may be performed thereafter. A hard mask layer (HML) may be formed on a first organic pattern (OPT1), a second organic pattern (OPT2), and a third organic pattern (OPT3). The hard mask layer (HML) may be formed to completely cover the first organic pattern (OPT1), the second organic pattern (OPT2), and the third organic pattern (OPT3), as well as the light-emitting element (LED). Through the hard mask process, the substrate (100, see FIG. 5) may be patterned into a first island portion (11) and a first bridge portion (12). In other words, through the hard mask process, portions and layers of the substrate (100) corresponding to the first opening (CS1) are removed, and the shape of the first island portion (11) and the first bridge portion (12) may be realized.

[0211] Referring to Fig. 12c, after the hard mask process is completed, the hard mask layer (HML) can be removed.

[0212] In one embodiment, the hard mask layer (HML) may include a transparent conductive material. In the manufacturing process described with reference to FIGS. 12a to 12c, a first organic pattern (OPT1) may be formed before the hard mask process. By placing the first organic pattern (OPT1) between the first electrode (230a) and the second electrode (230b), a short circuit between the first electrode (230a) and the second electrode (230b) can be prevented due to a residue that remains as a residue layer (rd, see FIG. 9) between the first electrode (230a) and the second electrode (230b) without removing a portion of the hard mask layer (HML) between the first electrode (230a) and the second electrode (230b).

[0213] The display device (1) according to the above-described embodiments can be used in various electronic devices capable of providing an image. Here, an electronic device refers to a device that uses electricity and has the function of providing a predetermined image.

[0214] FIG. 13a is a schematic perspective view of an electronic device (1000) including a display device according to one embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 13b is a schematic block diagram of an electronic device (1000) including a display device (1) according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0215] Referring to FIG. 13a, the electronic device (1000) can be freely deformed in three dimensions and can provide a three-dimensional image surface through the display area (DA). The statement that the electronic device (1000) can be freely deformed in three dimensions is distinguished from the operation of an electronic device having a rollable display device, such as when a part of the rolled-up display area is visible to the user, and then another part of the rolled-up display area is unfolded so that the entire display area is visible to the user (or when the entire unfolded display area is visible to the user, and then the display area is rolled up so that only a part of the display area is visible to the user). The electronic device (1000) according to embodiments of the present invention may exhibit a deformation such as the area of ​​the entire display area (DA) increasing or decreasing again as the electronic device (1000) is deformed in the x direction, y direction, and / or z direction.

[0216] Referring to FIG. 13b, the electronic device (1000) may include a processor (1100), memory (1200), input module (1300), display module (1400), power module (1500), built-in module (1600), and external module (1700). According to one embodiment, at least one of the above-described components may be omitted from the electronic device (1000), or one or more other components may be added. According to one embodiment, some of the above-described components (e.g., built-in module (1600)) may be integrated into another component (e.g., display module (1400)).

[0217] The processor (1100) can execute software to control at least one other component (e.g., a hardware or software component) of an electronic device (1000) connected to the processor (1100) and can perform various data processing or operations. According to one embodiment, as at least part of the data processing or operations, the processor (1100) can store commands or data received from other components (e.g., an input module (1300), a sensor module (1610), or a communication module (1730)) in a volatile memory (1210), process the commands or data stored in the volatile memory (1210), and store the resulting data in a non-volatile memory (1220).

[0218] The processor (1100) may include a main processor (1110) and an auxiliary processor (1120). The main processor (1110) may include at least one of a central processing unit (1111, CPU) and an application processor (AP). The main processor (1110) may further include at least one of a graphic processing unit (1112, GPU), a communication processor (CP), and an image signal processor (ISP). The main processor (1110) may further include a neural processing unit (1113, NPU). The neural processing unit is a processor specialized for processing artificial intelligence models, and the artificial intelligence model may be generated through machine learning. The artificial intelligence model may include a plurality of artificial neural network layers. An artificial neural network may be 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 the hardware structure, the artificial intelligence model may include a software structure, either additionally or substantially. At least two of the processing unit and processor described above may be implemented as a single integrated configuration (e.g., a single chip), or each may be implemented as an independent configuration (e.g., multiple chips).

[0219] The auxiliary processor (1120) may include a controller (1121). The controller (1121) may include an interface conversion circuit and a timing control circuit. The controller (1121) receives a video signal from the main processor (1110), converts the data format of the video signal to match the interface specifications with the display module (1400), and outputs video data. The controller (1121) may output various control signals required for driving the display module (1400).

[0220] The auxiliary processor (1120) may further include data processing circuits such as a data conversion circuit (1122), a gamma correction circuit (1123), and a rendering circuit (1124). The data conversion circuit (1122) receives image data from the controller (1121) and can compensate the image data so that the image is displayed at a desired brightness according to the characteristics of the electronic device (1000) or the user's settings, or can convert the image data to reduce power consumption or compensate for afterimages. The gamma correction circuit (1123) can convert image data or gamma reference voltage, etc. so that the image displayed on the electronic device (1000) has desired gamma characteristics. The rendering circuit (1124) receives image data from the controller (1121) and can render the image data by considering the pixel arrangement of the display device (1) applied to the electronic device (1000). At least one of the data conversion circuit (1122), gamma correction circuit (1123), and rendering circuit (1124) may be integrated into another component (e.g., main processor (1110) or controller (1121)). In one embodiment, the auxiliary processor (1120) may be integrated into the data driver (1430).

[0221] The memory (1200) can store various data used by at least one component of the electronic device (1000) (e.g., a processor (1100) or a sensor module (1610)) and input or output data for commands related thereto. The memory (1200) may include at least one of a volatile memory (1210) and a non-volatile memory (1220).

[0222] The input module (1300) can receive commands or data to be used for components of the electronic device (1000) (e.g., processor (1100), sensor module (1610) or sound output module (1630)) from outside the electronic device (1000) (e.g., user or external electronic device (2000)).

[0223] The input module (1300) may include a first input module (1310) into which commands or data are input from a user and a second input module (1320) into which commands or data are input from an external electronic device (2000).

[0224] The first input module (1310) may include a microphone, a mouse, a keyboard, or a pen (e.g., a passive pen or an active pen). The first input module (1310) may include mechanical input means or touch input means, such as a button, a dome switch, a jog wheel, a jog switch, etc., located on the rear or side of the electronic device (1000). The touch input means may include a touchscreen layer of the display device (1).

[0225] The second input module (1320) can be connected to various types of external electronic devices (2000) connected to the electronic device (1000) via wired or wireless connection. According to one embodiment, the second input module (1320) may include a high definition multimedia interface (HDMI), a universal serial bus (USB) interface, an SD card interface, or an audio interface. The second input module (1320) may include a connector capable of physically connecting the electronic device (1000) to the external electronic device (2000), for example, an HDMI connector, a USB connector, an SD card connector, or an audio connector (e.g., a headphone connector). The electronic device (1000) can perform appropriate control related to the connected external electronic device (2000) in response to the external electronic device (2000) being connected to the second input module (1320).

[0226] The display module (1400) provides information visually to the user. The display module (1400) may include a display device (1), a scan driver (1420), and a data driver (1430).

[0227] The display device (1) displays (outputs) information processed by the electronic device (1000). The display device (1) can display information on the execution screen of an application running on the electronic device (1000), or UI (User Interface) and GUI (Graphic User Interface) information based on the execution screen information.

[0228] The scan driver (1420) may be mounted on the display device (1) as a driving chip. Alternatively, the scan driver (1420) may be formed directly on the display device (1). For example, the scan driver (1420) may include an ASG (Amorphous Silicon TFT Gate driver circuit), an LTPS (Low Temperature Polycrystalline Silicon) TFT Gate driver circuit, or an OSG (Oxide Semiconductor TFT Gate driver circuit) embedded in the display device (1). The scan driver (1420) receives a control signal from the controller (1121) and outputs scan signals to the display device (1) in response to the control signal.

[0229] The display device (1) may further include a light emission control driver. The light emission driver outputs a light emission control signal to the display device (1) in response to a control signal received from the controller (1121). The light emission control driver may be formed separately from the scan driver (1420) or may be integrated into the scan driver (1420).

[0230] The data driver (1430) receives a control signal from the controller (1121), converts the image data into an analog voltage data voltage in response to the control signal, and then outputs the data voltages to the display device (1).

[0231] The data driver (1430) may be integrated with some components of the auxiliary processor (1120). For example, the data driver (1430) may be provided as a timing controller embedded driver integrated circuit (Timing controller embedded driver IC) including a controller (1121).

[0232] The power module (1500) supplies power to the components of the electronic device (1000). The power module (1500) may include a battery that charges the power voltage. Additionally, the power module (1500) is provided with a connection port, and the connection port may be included in a second input module (1320) to which an external charger that supplies power for charging the battery is connected. Alternatively, the power module (1500) may include a wireless power transceiver so that the battery can be charged wirelessly. The wireless power transceiver may include a plurality of coil-shaped antenna radiators. The power module (1500) may include a power management integrated circuit (PMIC). The PMIC supplies optimized power to each of the components of the electronic device (1000).

[0233] The electronic device (1000) may further include an internal module (1600) and an external module (1700). The internal module (1600) may include a sensor module (1610), an antenna module (1620), and an audio output module (1630). The external module (1700) may include a camera module (1710), a light module (1720), and / or a communication module (1730).

[0234] The sensor module (1610) may include touch electrodes of the touchscreen layer of the display device (1) and a touch sensor driver. The sensor module (1610) may detect input by the user's body or input by a pen and generate an electrical signal or data value corresponding to the input. The sensor module (1610) may include at least one of a fingerprint sensor (1611), an input sensor (1612), a digitizer (1613), and a strain sensor (1614).

[0235] The fingerprint sensor (1611) can generate a data value corresponding to the user's fingerprint. The fingerprint sensor (1611) may include either an optical or capacitive fingerprint sensor.

[0236] The input sensor (1612) can generate a data value corresponding to coordinate information of input by the user's body or input by a pen. The input sensor (1612) generates a data value of the amount of change in capacitance due to the input. The input sensor (1612) can detect input by a passive pen or transmit and receive data with an active pen.

[0237] The input sensor (1612) may measure biosignals such as blood pressure, water content, or body fat. For example, if a user contacts a part of their body to the sensor layer or sensing panel and does not move for a certain period of time, the input sensor (1612) may detect biosignals based on changes in the electric field caused by the part of the body and output information desired by the user to the display module (1400).

[0238] The digitizer (1613) can generate a data value corresponding to the coordinate information of the input by the pen. The digitizer (1613) generates the amount of electromagnetic change caused by the input as a data value. The digitizer (1613) can detect input by a passive pen or transmit and receive data with an active pen.

[0239] The strain sensor (1614) may include layers, patterns, or wirings in which a measurable physical quantity changes according to the stretching of the display device (1). For example, the strain sensor (1614) may include wirings in which resistance and / or capacitance changes due to the stretching of the display panel (DP). In another embodiment, the strain sensor (1614) may include an optical layer or optical pattern in which transmittance and / or reflectance changes due to the stretching of the display device (1).

[0240] Based on the physical quantity of the stretching of the display device (1) measured by the strain sensor (1614), the electronic device (1000) can improve the quality of the image implemented in the display device (1) or control the display device (1). The control operation of the display device (1) may include, for example, displaying an operation image for the protection of the display device (1), cutting off the voltage for driving the display device (1), or stopping the stretching operation of the display device (1).

[0241] In one embodiment, at least one of a fingerprint sensor (1611), an input sensor (1612), a digitizer (1613), and a strain sensor (1614) may be embedded in the display device (1). For example, at least one of the fingerprint sensor (1611), the input sensor (1612), the digitizer (1613), and the strain sensor (1614) may be formed through a process that is continuous with the process of forming the pixel circuits and light-emitting diodes of the display device (1). As a result, the display device (1) may function as one of the input modules (1300) that provide an input interface between the electronic device (1000) and the user, and may also function as a display module (1400) that provides an output interface between the electronic device (1000) and the user.

[0242] In one embodiment, at least two of the fingerprint sensor (1611), input sensor (1612), digitizer (1613), and strain sensor (1614) may be formed to be integrated into a single sensing panel through the same process. In one embodiment, the sensing panel may be positioned between the display device (1) and a window positioned above the display device (1), but the present invention is not limited thereto.

[0243] The antenna module (1620) may include one or more antennas for transmitting a signal or power to the outside or receiving it from the outside. According to one embodiment, the communication module (1730) may transmit a signal to an external electronic device or receive it from an external electronic device through an antenna suitable for a communication method. The antenna pattern of the antenna module (1620) may be integrated with one component of the display module (1400) (e.g., a display device (1)) or an input sensor (1612), etc.

[0244] The sound output module (1630) is a device for outputting sound signals to the outside of the electronic device (1000), and can output sound data received from the communication module (1730) or stored in the memory (1200) in call signal reception, call mode or recording mode, voice recognition mode, broadcast reception mode, etc. The sound output module (1630) can output sound signals related to functions performed in the electronic device (1000) (e.g., call signal reception sound, message reception sound, etc.). The sound output module (1630) may include a receiver and a speaker. At least one of the receiver and the speaker may be a sound generating device attached to the bottom of the display device (1) to vibrate the display device (1) and output sound. The sound generating device may be a piezoelectric element or a piezoelectric actuator that contracts and expands according to an electric signal, or an exciter that generates magnetic force using a voice coil to vibrate the display device (1).

[0245] The camera module (1710) can capture still images and video. According to one embodiment, the camera module (1710) may include one or more lenses, image sensors, or image signal processors. The camera module (1710) may further include an infrared camera capable of measuring the presence or absence of a user, the location of the user, the user's gaze, etc.

[0246] The light module (1720) can use light from a light source to output a signal to indicate the occurrence of an event or provide light for image acquisition. Here, examples of event occurrences may include receiving a message, receiving a call signal, a missed call, an alarm, a schedule notification, receiving an email, or receiving battery charge capacity information notifications. The light module (1720) may include a light-emitting diode or a xenon lamp. The light module (1720) may emit single-color or multiple-color light toward the front or rear of the electronic device (1000). The light module (1720) may operate in conjunction with the camera module (1710) or operate independently.

[0247] The communication module (1730) can support the establishment of a wired or wireless communication channel between an electronic device (1000) and an external electronic device (2000), and the performance of communication through the established communication channel. The communication module (1730) may include one or all of a wireless communication module such as a cellular communication module, a short-range wireless communication module, or a GNSS (global navigation satellite system) communication module, and a wired communication module such as a LAN (local area network) communication module or a power line communication module. The communication module (1730) can transmit and receive wireless signals over an internet network using at least one of WLAN (Wireless LAN), Wi-Fi (Wireless-Fidelity), Wi-Fi (Wireless Fidelity) Direct, and DLNA (Digital Living Network Alliance) technologies. Additionally, the communication module (1730) can support short-range communication by using at least one of Bluetooth™, RFID (Radio Frequency Identification), Infrared Data Association (IrDA), UWB (Ultra Wideband), ZigBee, NFC (Near Field Communication), Wi-Fi (Wireless-Fidelity), Wi-Fi Direct, and Wireless USB (Wireless Universal Serial Bus) technologies. The various types of communication modules (1730) described above may be implemented as a single chip or as separate chips.

[0248] FIGS. 14a to 14d are schematic perspective views illustrating embodiments of an electronic device including a display device according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0249] Referring to FIG. 14a, a display device according to one embodiment of the present invention can be utilized in a wearable electronic device (1000A) that can be worn on a part of a user's body. The wearable electronic device (1000A) may include a body part (3110) and a display part (3120) provided in the body part (3110). The display device according to embodiments of the present invention can be used as the display part (3120) of the wearable electronic device (1000A). As illustrated in FIG. 14a, the wearable electronic device (1000A) may be modified. In one embodiment, it can be used as a smart watch or a smartphone depending on the user's choice.

[0250] FIG. 14b illustrates a medical electronic device (1000B). In one embodiment, the medical electronic device (1000B) may include a body part (3210) and a light-emitting part (3220). A display device according to embodiments of the present invention may be used as the light-emitting part (3220) of the medical electronic device (1000B). The light-emitting part (3220) may emit light of a specific wavelength band (e.g., infrared, visible light, etc.) to the patient's body. In one embodiment, the body part (3210) may have a stretchable fiber material and may have a structure that can be worn on the body of the user of the light-emitting part.

[0251] FIG. 14c illustrates an educational electronic device (1000C). In one embodiment, the educational electronic device may include a display unit (3320) provided within a frame (3310). The display unit (3320) may utilize a display device according to embodiments of the present invention. The display unit (3320) may provide images such as a sea with waves, a snow-covered mountain, or a volcano with flowing lava, wherein the display unit (3320) may extend in the height direction (e.g., z-direction) to reflect the height of the waves, mountain, or volcano. In some embodiments, a portion of the display unit (3320) may sequentially vary in height along the direction of the lava flow to show the movement of the lava in three dimensions. The educational electronic device (1000C) may include a plurality of pins (or stroke units, 3330) arranged on the back of the display unit (3320) so that the display unit (3320) extends in the height direction. The pins (3330) can be implemented to move along a third direction (e.g., z direction or -z direction) so that the image displayed on the display unit (3320) has a three-dimensional height. FIG. 14c describes an educational electronic device (1000C), but its use is not limited as long as it provides a certain image information.

[0252] FIG. 14d illustrates that a display device is used in a wearable electronic device (1000D-1), such as a smart watch. In one embodiment, the display device corresponding to the display portion (3320) of the electronic device (1000D-1) can be stretched three-dimensionally, so it can provide various haptic information to the user. In one embodiment, the electronic device (1000D-1) can provide haptic information, such as Braille markings for the visually impaired or tactile stimulation linked to images, by using a plurality of pins (or stroke portions, 3330) placed below the display portion (3320). The display device forming the display portion (3320) can be stretched three-dimensionally, so it can provide the aforementioned haptic information to the user.

[0253] The embodiment described with reference to FIGS. 14a to 14d describes an electronic device (1000A, 1000B, 1000C, 1000D-1) in which the display portion can be deformed in three dimensions, but the present invention is not limited thereto. As in the embodiments described below, the display device according to the embodiments of the present invention may be used in an electronic device in which the shape of the portion capable of displaying an image (e.g., a screen) is fixed.

[0254] FIGS. 15a to 15e are each schematic perspective views of an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0255] FIG. 15a illustrates a display device being used in a wearable electronic device (1000D-2), such as a smart watch. The electronic device (1000D-2) illustrated in FIG. 10a includes a display unit (3320), wherein the display unit (3320) may be a three-dimensional dome shape (or hemispherical shape). In the manufacturing process of the electronic device (1000D-2), the display device may be assembled on a dome-shaped body frame, and since the display device is three-dimensionally stretchable, it may be assembled in a stretched state along the shape of a hemispherical body frame.

[0256] FIG. 15b illustrates that in one embodiment of the present invention, another electronic device (1000E) includes a robot. The robot can move or perceive objects using a camera module (1710) and can display a predetermined image to a user through a display unit (3420, 3430). In some embodiments, since the display devices according to one embodiment of the present invention can be extended in various directions as described above, they can be assembled to a body frame having a hemispherical shape, and thus the robot may include a hemispherical display unit (3420, 3430).

[0257] FIG. 15c illustrates a vehicle display device (1000F) as another electronic device in one embodiment of the present invention. The vehicle display device (1000F) may include a cluster (3510), a Center Information Display (CID) (3520), and / or a co-driver display (3530). Since the display device according to an embodiment of the present invention can be extended in various directions, it can be used for the cluster (3510), the Center Information Display (CID) (3520), and / or the co-driver display (3530) without being constrained by the shape of the vehicle's internal frame.

[0258] FIG. 15c illustrates the cluster (3510), the Center Information Display (CID) (3520), and / or the co-driver display (3530) being separated, but the invention is not limited thereto. In another embodiment, two or more selected from the cluster (3510), the Center Information Display (CID) (3520), and the co-driver display (3530) may be connected as a single unit.

[0259] In some embodiments, the vehicle display device (1000F) may include a button (3540) capable of displaying a predetermined image. Referring to the enlarged view of FIG. 15c, the hemispherical button (3540) may include an object (3542) that provides a sense of use of the button while moving in the z-direction or -z-direction, and a display device placed on the object (3542). In some embodiments, if the object (3542) has a three-dimensionally rounded surface, the display device may also have a three-dimensionally rounded surface.

[0260] FIG. 15d illustrates that an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present invention is an electronic device (1000G) for advertising or display. In some embodiments, the electronic device (1000G) for advertising or display may be installed on a fixed structure (3610), such as a wall or a column. If the structure (3610) includes an uneven surface as shown in FIG. 15d, the electronic device (1000G) for advertising or display may also be placed along the uneven surface of the structure (3610). In some embodiments, the electronic device (1000G) for advertising or display may be installed on the structure (3610) using a heat-shrink film or the like.

[0261] FIG. 15e illustrates that an electronic device (1000H) according to one embodiment of the present invention is a controller. The controller may include image-type buttons. For example, the controller may include first to third button areas (3720, 3730, 3740) in which a portion of the display portion (3710) protrudes in the z-direction or protrudes in the -z-direction (or is recessed in the z-direction). In some embodiments, the first and third button areas (3720, 3740) may protrude in the z-direction, and the second button area (3730) may protrude in the -z-direction (or be recessed in the z-direction).

[0262] The present invention has been described with reference to the embodiments illustrated in the drawings, but this is merely illustrative, and those skilled in the art will understand that various modifications and equivalent alternative embodiments are possible therefrom. Accordingly, the true technical scope of protection of the present invention should be determined by the technical spirit of the appended claims.

Claims

1. A plurality of island sections arranged spaced apart from each other and including pixel circuits; and A plurality of bridge sections each connecting adjacent island sections among the plurality of island sections; and Each of the above plurality of island sections is, A first light-emitting element and a second light-emitting element spaced apart from each other on the island portion; and A first organic pattern that partially overlaps the first light-emitting element and the second light-emitting element on a plane, and is continuously arranged extending in a first direction on the first light-emitting element and the second light-emitting element; A display device including 2. In Paragraph 1, A display device comprising a second organic pattern that includes the same material as the first organic pattern and is arranged to surround the edge of the island portion in a frame shape.

3. In Paragraph 2, A display device in which the first organic pattern and the second organic pattern are integrally provided.

4. In Paragraph 2, A display device comprising a material identical to the first organic pattern and further comprising a third organic pattern disposed on each of the plurality of bridge portions.

5. In Paragraph 4, A display device in which the first organic pattern, the second organic pattern, and the third organic pattern are integrally provided.

6. In Paragraph 1, A display device in which each of the first light-emitting element and the second light-emitting element is an inorganic light-emitting element.

7. In Paragraph 6, Each of the above first light-emitting element and the above second light-emitting element is, A display device comprising: a first semiconductor layer, a second semiconductor layer and an intermediate layer disposed between the first semiconductor layer and the second semiconductor layer, a first electrode located on the first semiconductor layer and a second electrode located on the second semiconductor layer.

8. In Paragraph 7, A display device wherein the first organic pattern is arranged to pass between the first electrode and the second electrode that are spaced apart from each other.

9. In Paragraph 7, A display device in which the first organic pattern on a plane does not overlap with the first electrode and the second electrode.

10. In Paragraph 7, The aforementioned Ireland department, The substrate and an organic insulating film located on the upper surface of the substrate are further included. The pixel circuit is disposed on the substrate, and the organic insulating film is disposed on the pixel circuit. A display device in which at least a portion of each of the first light-emitting element and the second light-emitting element is surrounded and embedded by the organic insulating film.

11. In Paragraph 10, A display device in which the first electrode and the second electrode protrude above the upper surface of the organic insulating film.

12. In Paragraph 10, The above-mentioned circuit includes a first electrode pad and a second electrode pad, and A display device in which the above organic insulating film defines a first contact hole and a second contact hole, respectively, which expose the first electrode pad and the second electrode pad, respectively.

13. In Paragraph 12, A display device further comprising a first contact electrode electrically connecting the first electrode pad and the first electrode, and a second contact electrode electrically connecting the second electrode pad and the second electrode.

14. In Paragraph 13, A display device in which the first contact electrode contacts the first electrode pad in the first contact hole, and the second contact electrode contacts the second electrode pad in the second contact hole.

15. In Paragraph 13, A display device comprising a first contact electrode and a second contact electrode, wherein the first contact electrode and the second contact electrode comprise a transparent conductive material.

16. In Paragraph 7, The above first organic pattern is a display device passing between the first electrode and the second electrode.

17. In Paragraph 16, A display device in which the width of the first organic pattern is equal to or smaller than the distance between the first electrode and the second electrode.

18. In Paragraph 7, A display device in which the upper surface of the first organic pattern is raised higher than the upper surface of the first electrode and the second electrode.

19. In Paragraph 1, A display device in which each of the plurality of bridge portions in a planar plane has a serpentine shape.

20. In an electronic device including a display device, The above display device is, A plurality of island sections arranged to be spaced apart from each other and including pixel circuits; and A plurality of bridge sections each connecting adjacent island sections among the plurality of island sections; and Each of the above plurality of island sections is, A first light-emitting element and a second light-emitting element spaced apart from each other on the island portion; and An organic pattern that partially overlaps with the first light-emitting element and the second light-emitting element, and is continuously arranged extending in a first direction on the first light-emitting element and the second light-emitting element; An electronic device including

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