Transparent wiring for display apparatus with integrated camera

Abstract

One or more systems are provided for displaying images to a user and that include a first display device configured with an opening, a camera module disposed within an area relative to the opening of the first display device, and a second display device disposed within the area relative to the opening of the first display device and the camera module. The systems further include a transparent wiring harness configured to couple the second display device to a control module, wherein the transparent wiring harness is configured to transmit one or more signals and supply power to the second display device.

Description

Attorney Docket No.: 0597-000044-WO-POATRANSPARENT WIRING FOR DISPLAY APPARATUS WITH INTEGRATED CAMERAFIELD

[0001] The present disclosure relates to display systems, and more particularly to wiring harnesses and cables for display systems having a hidden camera system integrated therewith.BACKGROUND

[0002] The statements in this section merely provide background information related to the present disclosure and may not constitute prior art.

[0003] Display systems can integrate a camera system to capture images of a user and / or the environment while the user is using the display system. The camera system may be integrated within a frame or at an outer edge of the display system. For example, a cutout portion at a top center of the display is reserved for the camera and its wiring components. In some systems having this cutout portion, displayed content is modified to be displayed in an area around the cutout portion. In other systems, content is not displayed in the cutout portion. In these systems, however, the camera system is thereby visible and viewable by the user.

[0004] Accordingly, it is desirable to provide methods and systems for hiding the camera system, including associated wiring, while displaying the content to a user. Furthermore, other desirable features and characteristics of the present disclosure will become apparent from the subsequent detailed description and the appended claims, taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and the foregoing technical field and background.SUMMARY

[0005] This section provides a general summary of the disclosure and is not a comprehensive disclosure of its full scope or all of its features.

[0006] In one or more forms, the techniques described herein relate to a system for displaying images. In one or more forms, a system for displaying an image to a user includes: a first display device configured with an opening; a camera module disposed within an area relative to the opening of the first display device; a secondAttorney Docket No.: 0597-OOOQ44-WO-POAdisplay device disposed within the area relative to the opening of the first display device and the camera module; and a transparent wiring harness configured to couple the second display device to a control module, the transparent wiring harness configured to transmit one or more signals and supply power to the second display device.

[0007] In one or more forms, the second display device includes a plurality of pixels, each pixel comprising one or more micro light emitting diodes (LEDs), and wherein the transparent wiring harness is configured to couple at one end to the second display device and couple at a second end to a control module.

[0008] In one or more forms, the transparent wiring harness is configured to couple at one end to the camera module and couple at a second end to a control module.

[0009] In one or more forms, the transparent wiring harness comprises a transparent ITO film.

[0010] In one or more forms, a support member is formed from a transparent support structure and supports one or more of the first display device and the second display device.

[0011] In one or more forms, a transparency of the support member is complementary to a transparency of the transparent wiring harness.

[0012] In one or more forms, the second display device includes a substrate, and wherein each of the plurality of pixels is coupled to the substrate, wherein the substrate has a transparent attribute that is associated with a desired visible light transmittance of the camera module.

[0013] In one or more forms, the second display device includes a plurality of pixels, each pixel comprising one or more micro light emitting diodes (LEDs), wherein the one or more micro LEDs are arranged as a pixel to minimize interference of light passing through the pixel.

[0014] In one or more forms, a size of the opening of the first display device is based on a field of view of an aperture of the camera module.

[0015] In one or more forms, the second display device is configured at least partially within an encapsulant. In one or more forms, the encapsulant is disposed within the opening and extends at least one of a length and a width of the first displayAttorney Docket No.: 0597-OOOQ44-WO-POAdevice. In one or more forms, wherein the encapsulant is disposed in front of the first display device. In one or more forms, the encapsulant is disposed in front of the first display device. In one or more forms, the encapsulant is disposes behind the first display device.

[0016] In one or more forms, the first display device is configured as a thin film transistor (TFT) liquid crystal display (LCD).

[0017] In one or more forms, the first display device is configured as an organic light emitting diode display (OLED).

[0018] In one or more forms, the first display device comprises a screen area configured to display the image and wherein the opening is configured within the screen area.

[0019] In one or more forms, the second display device is disposed within the area and in front of the camera module.

[0020] In one or more other forms a system for displaying images to a user includes: a first display device having a screen area configured with an opening; a camera module disposed within an area relative to the opening of the screen area; and a second display device disposed within the area relative to the opening of the screen area and the camera module; and a transparent wiring harness configured to couple at least one of the camera module and the second display device to a control module, the transparent wiring harness configured to transmit one or more signals and supply power to the camera module and the second display device.

[0021] In one or more forms, a support member is formed from a transparent support structure supporting one or more of the first display device and the second display device.

[0022] In one or more other forms a wiring harness arrangement for a display system includes: one or more transparent wires extending from an upper display module of the display system to a control module, wherein the upper display module comprises a micro-LED camera, the one or more transparent wires transmit one or more video signals the upper display module from the control module, and the one or more transparent wires transmit power to the upper display module.Attorney Docket No.: 0597-000044-WO-POABRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0023] In order that the disclosure may be well understood, there will now be described one or more embodiments thereof, given by way of example, reference being made to the accompanying drawings, in which:

[0024] FIG. 1 illustrates a display system in accordance with one or more implementations of the present disclosure;

[0025] FIGS. 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7 illustrate cross-sectional views of components of the display system in accordance with implementations of the present disclosure;

[0026] FIG. 8 illustrates functional components of the display system in accordance with one or more implementations of the present disclosure;

[0027] FIG. 9 is a bottom view of a display system illustrating a transparent wiring harness or transparent cable arrangement in accordance with one or more implementations of the present disclosure; and

[0028] FIG. 10 a bottom view of another display system illustrating a transparent wiring harness or transparent cable arrangement in accordance with one or more implementations of the present disclosure.

[0029] The drawings described herein are for illustration purposes only and are not intended to limit the scope of the present disclosure in any way.DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0030] The following description is merely exemplary in nature and is not intended to limit the present disclosure, application, or uses. It should be understood that throughout the drawings, corresponding reference numerals indicate like or corresponding parts and features.

[0031] In one or more forms, the present disclosure provides for display systems having a camera system that is hidden from the view of a user by a secondary display device. In combination with different display arrangements or configurations, one or more embodiments include transparent wiring, such as a transparent wiring harness or a transparent cable. In one or more forms, the transparent wiring harness and / or a transparent cable is configured to transmit signals and / or power to the display portion, while allowing viewing of the secondary display device by the user. For example, the transparent wiring harness or a transparent cable is made from aAttorney Docket No.: 0597-OOOQ44-WO-POAtransparent material, such as a transparent conductive film that provides for viewing there-through, while allowing signal and / or power transmittance through the wiring harness or cable. In one or more forms, the transparent conducting film is a transparent and conductive Indium Tin Oxide (ITO) film.

[0032] In one or more forms, referring to FIG. 1, the transparent wiring harness or a transparent cable is implemented in a display system 100 as shown. The display system 100 includes a camera system 102, a first display device 104 (referred to as a primary display device 104), and a second display device 106 (referred to as a secondary display device 106), which may be arranged as upper and lower display devices or front and back display devices as described in more detail herein. The display system 100 is shown in FIG. 1 as a computing device, such as a desktop computer. As can be appreciated, the display system 100 of the present disclosure can include other devices for displaying images to a user including but not limited to, a tablet, a cellphone, a watch, a television, business signage, gaming console displays, automotive displays, etc.

[0033] In one or more forms, the primary display device 104 can be configured as a thin film transistor (TFT) liquid crystal display (LCD), or an organic light emitting diode display (OLED). As can be appreciated, other display technologies may be implemented in one or more forms. The primary display device 104 is configured with an opening 108. The camera system 102 and the secondary display device 106 are configured in an area relative to the opening 108. As will be discussed in more detail herein, the secondary display device 106 is configured as a micro light emitting diode (LED) display in one or more embodiments.

[0034] In one or more forms, the primary display device 104 and the secondary display device 106 are configured to display content, such as images, to a user. For example, the primary display device 104 includes a screen area 110 that is surrounded by or incased within a frame 112 (e.g., a border encompassing the outer rim or perimeter of the screen area 110). The images are displayed to the user in the screen area 110.

[0035] In one or more arrangements, the primary display device 104 is controlled to display a first portion of the image and the secondary display device 106 is controlled to display a second portion of the image (e.g., the portion of the imageAttorney Docket No.: 0597-000044-WO-POAcorresponding to the coordinates or location of the opening 108 of the primary display device 104). As can be appreciated, while the screen area 110, the opening 108, and the secondary display device 106 are shown as being rectangular in shape, any one of the screen area 110, the opening 108, and the secondary display device 106 may be implemented according to any shape (e.g., circular, oval, etc.) in accordance with one or more forms of the present disclosure, and may also have different sizes.

[0036] In one or more forms, the camera system 102 is configured as an optical sensor that captures visual images from the environment of the display system 100 (e.g., images including the environment and / or the user interacting with the display system 100). In order to be hidden from view, the camera system 102 is positioned behind or in back of the secondary display device 106. The secondary display device 106 is then controlled to display the portion of the image in a manner that is consistent with the portion of the image that is displayed by the primary display device 104 (e.g., display a complementary image or image portion).

[0037] As can be appreciated, the relative location (e.g., behind, in back of, in front of, etc.) of the components of the display system 100 are described in the context of the primary display device 104 and the secondary display device 106 being substantially vertical with respect to the ground. In one or more other forms, the display system 100 may be substantially horizontal with respect to the ground and, as such, the relative locations of the components may be above or below the display devices.

[0038] With reference now to FIGS. 2-7 and with continued reference to FIG. 1, top-down cross-sectional views of portions of the display system 100 are shown relative to the opening 108 in accordance with one or more forms of the present disclosure and which may be provided, for example, as described in co-pending application PCT / US24 / 43678. However, as can be appreciated, the transparent wiring harness and / or transparent cable of various embodiments can be implemented in combination or connection with other display systems. That is, the display system 100 is an example of a display configuration in which the transparent wiring harness and / or transparent cable can be implemented or used. For example, the transparent wiring harness and / or transparent cable can be implemented in connection with a display system having a sub-display module on top of the main display module, the subAttorney Docket No.: 0597-OOOQ44-WO-POAdisplay module in the middle of the main display module, or the sub-display module under the main display module. In these and other configurations, a sub-display (e.g., the sub-display module) includes the transparent wiring harness and / or transparent cable and an opening is provided in the display pixels of the main display (e.g., main display module) for receiving a camera aperture therein as described in more detail herein.

[0039] More particularly, FIGS. 2 and 3 illustrates one or more forms where the secondary display device 106 is implemented in an area shown generally at 214 that is substantially outside of the opening 108 of the primary display device 104, for example, in front of the opening 108 (e.g., in the case of a vertical display system).

[0040] In one or more forms, the secondary display device 106 includes a substrate 216. The substrate 216 has a transparent attribute that is associated with a desired visible light transmittance of the camera system 102. For example, the substrate 216 can include glass, silicon, polymer, or plastic. The secondary display device 106 further includes a plurality of pixels 218 coupled to the substrate 216. Each of the pixels 218 includes a red-light emitting diode, a green light emitting diode, and a blue light emitting diode that are considered micro in size (e.g., less than 100 pm), herein referred to as a micro LEDs.

[0041] While two pixels 218 are shown for ease in illustration, any number of pixels 218 can be implemented in one or more forms. For example, the number of pixels 218 and the placement or pattern of the pixels 218 on the substrate 216 are implemented according to a desired surface ratio. In one or more forms, the desired surface ratio is defined based on a ratio of a pixel surface area to the remaining transparent substrate surface area. In one or more forms, the desired ratio is set to a value that minimizes interference of light passing through the pixels 218 and ensures high visible light transmittance through the substrate 216.

[0042] In one or more forms, an encapsulant 220 couples to the primary display device 104. The encapsulant 220 is disposed, for example, in front of the primary display device 104. In one or more forms, the encapsulant 220 extends the length and / or the width of the primary display device 104, and the secondary display device 106 is configured partially or fully within the encapsulant 220. For example, asAttorney Docket No.: 0597-OOOQ44-WO-POAshown in FIG. 2, in one or more forms the pixels 218 and the substrate 216 are disposed within the encapsulant 220. In another example, as shown in FIG. 3, the pixels 218 may be disposed in the encapsulant 220 while the substrate 216 is disposed outside of the encapsulant 220. In both examples, the components of the secondary display device 106 configured within the encapsulant 220 are at a location of the encapsulant 220 relative to the opening 108 of the primary display device 104 when the encapsulant 220 is secured to the primary display device 104.

[0043] As shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, the camera system 102 includes a camera module 222 disposed behind the secondary display device 106. The camera module 222 includes a sensor 224. The sensor 224 captures light reflected from surfaces in the environment through an aperture. In various forms, the size of the opening 108 is defined based on a field of view 226 of the aperture of the sensor 224.

[0044] FIGS. 4 and 5 illustrate one or more forms where the secondary display device 106 is implemented substantially within an area shown generally at 428 of the opening 108, for example, between inner sides 430, 432 of the primary display device 104. In such forms, the secondary display device 106 includes the substrate 216 that is transparent as discussed above, and the plurality of pixels 218 as discussed above coupled to the substrate 216.

[0045] In one or more forms, an encapsulant 434 couples to the primary display device 104 within the opening 108 of the primary display device 104. In one or more forms, the encapsulant 434 extends the length and / or the width of the opening 108 of the primary display device 104, and the secondary display device 106 is configured partially or fully within the encapsulant 434. For example, as shown in FIG.4, the pixels 218 and the substrate 216 are disposed within the encapsulant 434. In another example, as shown in FIG. 5, the pixels 218 are disposed within the encapsulant 434 while the substrate 216 is disposed outside of the encapsulant 434. The encapsulant 434 secures the secondary display device 106 to the primary display device 104 at a location of the opening 108.

[0046] As shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, the camera system 102 includes the camera module 222 and the sensor 224 disposed behind the secondary display device 106. In various forms, the size of the opening 108 is defined based on a field of viewAttorney Docket No.: 0597-OOOQ44-WO-POA

[0047] FIGS. 6 and 7 illustrate one or more forms where the secondary display device 106 is implemented in an area shown generally at 638 that is substantially outside of the opening 108 of the primary display device 104, for example, in back of or behind the opening 108 (e.g., in the case of a vertical display system). In such forms, the secondary display device 106 includes the substrate 216 that is transparent as discussed above, and the plurality of pixels 218 as discussed above coupled to the substrate 216.

[0048] In one or more forms, an encapsulant 640 couples to the primary display device 104. The encapsulant 640 is disposed, for example, behind the primary display device 104. In one or more forms, the encapsulant 640 extends the length and / or the width of the primary display device 104 and the secondary display device 106 is configured partially or fully within the encapsulant 640. For example, as shown in FIG. 6, the pixels 218 and the substrate 216 may be disposed within the encapsulant 640. As shown in FIG. 7, the pixels 218 may be disposed within the encapsulant 640 while the substrate 216 is disposed outside of the encapsulant 640.

[0049] The secondary display device 106 is configured within the encapsulant 640 at a location of the encapsulant 640 relative to the opening 108 of the primary display device 104. When secured to the primary display device 104, the encapsulant 640 secures the secondary display device 106 to the primary display device 104 at a location of the opening 108.

[0050] As shown in FIGS. 6 and 7, the camera system 102 includes the camera module 222 and the sensor 224 disposed behind the secondary display device 106. In various forms, the size of the opening 108 is defined based on a field of view 642 of the aperture of the sensor 224.

[0051] With reference now to FIG. 8 and with continued reference to FIGS. 1-7, a block diagram illustrates functional components of the secondary display device 106 in accordance with one or more forms. In one or more forms, each of the micro LEDs of the pixels 218 of the secondary display device 106 are individually controlled via control signals generated by a control module 844. That is, the control module 844 identifies the portion of the image that corresponds to the location of the secondary display device 106 with respect to the screen area, determines values for controlling the micro LEDS to display the identified portion of the image in a mannerAttorney Docket No.: 0597-OOOQ44-WO-POAthat visually matches or corresponds to the image displayed on the primary display device 104, and generates control signals to be communicated to the secondary display device 106 based on the determined values.

[0052] In one or more forms, the control module 844 communicates the control signals via a wiring harness or cable 846 coupled at one end to the control module 844 and coupled at another end to the secondary display device 106. When installed in the display system 100, the wiring harness or cable 846 and / or the control module 844 may be located within the frame 112, within the opening 108, and / or behind the primary display device 104.

[0053] In one or more forms, the wiring harness or cable 846 is a transparent wiring harness or transparent cable. The wiring harness or cable 846 is transparent so as to not obstruct or obscure viewing therethrough while allowing for transmission of signals (e.g., video signals, data signals, etc.) and / or power to and from the secondary display device, such as to and from the control module 844. That is, the wiring harness or cable 846 is arranged with transparent properties to be complementary to, for example, a camera upper display for a display device having an camera-integrated display system as described in more detail herein.

[0054] For example, the transparent wiring harness or transparent cable enables electrical connectivity while preserving optical transparency as compared to wiring harnesses and cables that interconnect cameras with processing units that are opaque, often obstructing portions of the display or limiting design flexibility. That is, the wiring harness or cable of one or more examples is configured to interconnect a sub-display and / or an integrated camera with associated processing and control electronics without obstructing the viewing area of the display in one or more forms. As a result, in one or more examples, the user experience and device aesthetics are improved, such as in bezelless or transparent display designs.

[0055] As can be appreciated, the wiring harness or cable (e.g., the wiring harness or cable 846) can be formed using different transparent and transmissive materials. For example, transparent conductive materials, such as ITO, silver nanowires, graphene, carbon nanotubes, or other conductive polymer films, embedded within or coated onto a flexible transparent substrate can be used. That is, one or more forms of the wiring harness or cable 846 are configured having aAttorney Docket No.: 0597-OOOQ44-WO-POAtransparent conductive material embedded that can be within or applied to a clear, flexible substrate and also includes an encapsulation layer as described in more detail herein. The wiring harness or cable 846 is configured in one or more forms with connectors or conductive adhesive bonding points to facilitate integration with display systems and cameras. These connectors may employ, for example, anisotropic conductive films (ACF) or other low-profile, transparent interconnection methods.

[0056] Additionally, conductive paths are arranged using one or more patterning techniques, such as laser ablation, photolithography, or screen printing, to achieve and balance of conductivity and transparency. The wiring harness or cable 846 comprises multiple conductive paths in one or more examples that are printed, deposited, or laminated onto a flexible and optically clear polymeric material, such as polyethylene terephthalate (PET), polycarbonate (PC), or thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU). The conductive elements are arranged, for example, in a fine mesh or ultrathin grid pattern to maintain both electrical functionality and transparency in one or more examples.

[0057] With reference now to FIGS. 9 and 10 and with continued reference to FIGS. 1-8, examples of transparent wiring harness or transparent cable arrangements are shown. It should be appreciated that the transparent wiring harness or transparent cable arrangements can be used with any type of display system, such as displays constructed with display image pixels using micro-LEDs, wherein the visible light transmittance is adjusted to be within the wavelength range of 400nm to 700nm (e.g., to be within 60%-65% in this wavelength range), determined by the proportion of the RGB micro-LED size to the total area of the substrate and the transmittance of the substrate material. As can be appreciated, different display constructions are contemplated and the transparent wiring harness or transparent cable arrangements can be used with different arrangements and configuration of display constructions.

[0058] As can be seen in FIG. 9, a transparent wiring harness or cable 902 is implemented with a display system 904 having primary and secondary display devices as described in more detail herein. For example, the configuration of the transparent wiring harness or cable 902 shown in this figure can be used with the configuration of the display system 100 shown in FIGS. 2-5.Attorney Docket No.: 0597-OOOQ44-WO-POA

[0059] As shown in this example, the display system 904 includes a display device 900 (which may be implemented as or embodied as the first display device 104), such as a TFT LCD display device, and a camera system 906. The camera system 906 in one or more forms includes a camera device and a camera upper display (which may be implemented as or embodied as the second display device 106) to form a micro-LED camera upper display in one or more examples, configured to interconnect to the transparent wiring harness or cable 902. That is, the transparent wiring harness or cable 902 allows for electrical connection between the camera system 906 positioned a distance from an edge of the display device 900 and a signal source and / or power source located outside of the edge of the display device 900. For example, in operation, the transparent wiring harness or cable 902 is configured to provide signal transmittance (such as to operate the sub-display module), as well as to supply power to operate the main display module and the subdisplay module.

[0060] As can be appreciated, the components of the display device 900 can take different forms and configurations. For example, the display device 900 in one or more forms includes an upper display having edge material (meta-display) with a transparent edge. This configuration reduces the discrepancy in the optical connection area. In one or more forms, the discrepancy is further reduced or minimized by using optical guides with very thin optical transparency performance. These optical guides can also be used for all display combinations.

[0061] As can be seen in FIG. 10, the transparent wiring harness or cable 902 is implemented with a display system 910 having primary and secondary display devices as described in more detail herein. For example, the configuration of the transparent wiring harness or cable 902 shown in this figure can be used with the configuration of the display system 100 shown in FIGS. 6 and 7. In this example, the display system 910 also includes a support member 908, such as a transparent support structure illustrated as a transparent support panel configured to support (e.g., provide rigidity) to the display device 900 as described in more detail herein.

[0062] As shown in this example, the display system 910 includes the display device 900 (which may be implemented as or embodied as the first display device 104), such as a TFT LCD display device, and the camera system 906. TheAttorney Docket No.: 0597-OOOQ44-WO-POAcamera system 906 in one or more forms includes a camera device and a camera upper display (which may be implemented as or embodied as the second display device 106) to form a micro-LED camera upper display in one or more examples, configured to interconnect to the transparent wiring harness or cable 902. That is, the transparent wiring harness or cable 902 allows for electrical connection between the camera system 906 positioned a distance from an edge of the display device 900 and a signal source and / or power source located outside of the edge of the display device 900. For example, in operation, the transparent wiring harness or cable 902 is configured to provide signal transmittance (such as to operate the sub-display module), as well as to supply power to operate the main display module and the subdisplay module.

[0063] In this example, one or more components, such as the camera system 906 and the to the transparent wiring harness or cable 902 is supported by the support member 908. In one or more forms, the support member 908 is a clear panel configured to structurally support one or more components of the camera system 906, which may include the display device 900.

[0064] As can be appreciated, the support member 908 can be formed from any suitable material that provides transparency, such as for viewing the display module(s). For example, the support member 908 in one or more forms is configured to provide transparency similar or complementary to the transparent wiring harness or cable 902. That is, the support member 908 provides structural support while not obscuring or obstructing viewing therethrough.

[0065] Thus, in one or more forms, display systems are provided that include a camera upper display with a transparent wiring harness or cable for transmitting video signals and power to the camera upper display, which may be made of, for example, transparent ITO film. The transparent wiring harness or cable can be positioned, for example, to locate the camera upper display for a highly transparent substrate containing an RGB micro-LED array, which can achieve an improved visible light transmittance, such as over 60-65% in the wavelength range of 400nm to 700nm

[0066] As used herein, the phrase at least one of A, B, and C should be construed to mean a logical (A OR B OR C), using a non-exclusive logical OR, andAttorney Docket No.: 0597-OOOQ44-WO-POAshould not be construed to mean “at least one of A, at least one of B, and at least one of C.”

[0067] In this application, the term “controller” and / or “module” may refer to, be part of, or include: an Application Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC); a digital, analog, or mixed analog / digital discrete circuit; a digital, analog, or mixed analog / digital integrated circuit; a combinational logic circuit; a field programmable gate array (FPGA); a processor circuit (shared, dedicated, or group) that executes code; a memory circuit (shared, dedicated, or group) that stores code executed by the processor circuit; other suitable hardware components (e.g., op amp circuit integrator as part of the heat flux data module) that provide the described functionality; or a combination of some or all of the above, such as in a system-on-chip.

[0068] The term memory is a subset of the term computer-readable medium. The term computer-readable medium, as used herein, does not encompass transitory electrical or electromagnetic signals propagating through a medium (such as on a carrier wave); the term computer-readable medium may therefore be considered tangible and non-transitory. Non-limiting examples of a non-transitory, tangible computer-readable medium are nonvolatile memory circuits (such as a flash memory circuit, an erasable programmable read-only memory circuit, or a mask readonly circuit), volatile memory circuits (such as a static random access memory circuit or a dynamic random access memory circuit), magnetic storage media (such as an analog or digital magnetic tape or a hard disk drive), and optical storage media (such as a CD, a DVD, or a Blu-ray Disc).

[0069] The apparatuses and methods described in this application may be partially or fully implemented by a special purpose computer created by configuring a general-purpose computer to execute one or more particular functions embodied in computer programs. The functional blocks, flowchart components, and other elements described above may serve as software specifications, which can be translated into the computer programs by the routine work of a skilled technician or programmer.

[0070] The description of the disclosure is merely exemplary in nature and, thus, variations that do not depart from the substance of the disclosure are intended to be within the scope of the disclosure. Such variations are not to be regarded as a departure from the spirit and scope of the disclosure.

Claims

Attorney Docket No.: 0597-OOOQ44-WO-POACLAIMSWhat is claimed is:

1. A system for displaying an image to a user, comprising:a first display device configured with an opening;a camera module disposed within an area relative to the opening of the first display device;a second display device disposed within the area relative to the opening of the first display device and the camera module; anda transparent wiring harness configured to couple the second display device to a control module, the transparent wiring harness configured to transmit one or more signals and supply power to the second display device.

2. The system of claim 1, wherein the second display device comprises a plurality of pixels, each pixel comprising one or more micro light emitting diodes (LEDs), and wherein the transparent wiring harness is configured to couple at one end to the second display device and couple at a second end to a control module.

3. The system of claim 1, wherein the transparent wiring harness is configured to couple at one end to the camera module and couple at a second end to the control module.

4. The system of claim 1, wherein the transparent wiring harness comprises a transparent ITO film.

5. The system of claim 1, further comprising a support member, wherein the support member is formed from a transparent support structure supporting one or more of the first display device and the second display device.

6. The system of claim 5, wherein a transparency of the support member is complementary to a transparency of the transparent wiring harness.Attorney Docket No.: 0597-OOOQ44-WO-POA7. The system of claim 1, wherein the second display device comprises a plurality of pixels and a substrate, and wherein each of the plurality of pixels is coupled to the substrate, wherein the substrate has a transparent attribute that is associated with a desired visible light transmittance of the camera module.

8. The system of claim 1, wherein the second display device comprises a plurality of pixels, each pixel comprising one or more micro light emitting diodes (LEDs), wherein the one or more micro LEDs are arranged as a pixel to minimize interference of light passing through the pixel.

9. The system of claim 1 , wherein a size of the opening of the first display device is based on a field of view of an aperture of the camera module.

10. The system of claim 1, wherein the second display device is configured at least partially within an encapsulant.

11. The system of claim 10, wherein the encapsulant is disposed within the opening and extends at least one of a length and a width of the first display device.

12. The system of claim 10, wherein the encapsulant is disposed in front of the first display device.

13. The system of claim 10, wherein the encapsulant is disposed behind the first display device.

14. The system of claim 1, wherein the first display device is configured as a thin film transistor (TFT) liquid crystal display (LCD).

15. The system of claim 1, wherein the first display device is configured as an organic light emitting diode display (OLED).

16. The system of claim 1, wherein the first display device comprises a screen area configured to display the image and wherein the opening is configured within the screen area.Attorney Docket No.: 0597-OOOQ44-WO-POA17. The system of claim 1, wherein the second display device is disposed within the area and in front of the camera module.

18. A system for displaying images to a user, comprising:a first display device having a screen area configured with an opening;a camera module disposed within an area relative to the opening of the screen area; anda second display device disposed within the area relative to the opening of the screen area and the camera module; anda transparent wiring harness configured to couple at least one of the camera module and the second display device to a control module, the transparent wiring harness configured to transmit one or more signals and supply power to the camera module and the second display device.

19. The system of claim 18, further comprising a support member, wherein the support member is formed from a transparent support structure supporting one or more of the first display device and the second display device.

20. A wiring harness arrangement for a display system, the wiring harness arrangement comprising:one or more transparent wires extending from an upper display module of the display system to a control module, whereinthe upper display module comprises a micro-LED camera,the one or more transparent wires transmit one or more video signals between the upper display module and the control module, andthe one or more transparent wires transmit power to the upper display module.

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