Array Substrate Integrated Circuit Relocation for Narrow Border
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Solution Overview
Problem
The long-side frame of widescreen display panels disrupts the visual experience due to its larger border-width, which is difficult to reduce because of the integrated circuit for transmitting data signals to data lines.
Innovation Solution
The first integrated circuit is arranged in the short-side frame, connecting with second data lines that transmit signals to first data lines, eliminating the need for an integrated circuit in the long-side frame and thereby reducing the border-width of the long-side frame.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of manufacture
If the integrated circuit for transmitting data signals to data lines is arranged in the long-side frame, then the data signal transmission function is achieved, but the border-width of the long-side frame increases and disrupts the visual experience
Solution Approach 1:
The patent relocates the integrated circuit from the long-side frame to the short-side frame, changing the spatial dimension of component placement. This dimensional shift allows the long-side frame border-width to be reduced while maintaining data signal transmission functionality through alternative routing paths.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent divides the data line configuration into two sets: first data lines connected to the short-side frame integrated circuit, and second data lines extending to the long-side frame. This segmentation allows the integrated circuit to be positioned in the short-side frame while still providing data signal transmission to the entire display panel.
2Length of stationary object
If the border-width of the long-side frame is reduced, then the visual experience is improved, but the integrated circuit for transmitting data signals cannot be properly accommodated
Solution Approach 1:
The patent moves the integrated circuit to the short-side frame, utilizing the available space in a different dimensional location. This allows the long-side frame border to be minimized while the integrated circuit finds accommodation in the short-side frame area, which has sufficient space due to the widescreen aspect ratio.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces second data lines as intermediary connection paths that extend from the short-side frame integrated circuit to the long-side frame area. These intermediary lines enable the integrated circuit to serve the entire display panel without requiring physical placement in the long-side frame.
3Ease of manufacture
If the integrated circuit is placed in the long-side frame, then data signal transmission to data lines is achieved, but the viewing area is disturbed due to human eye sensitivity differences
Solution Approach 1:
The patent relocates the integrated circuit from the long-side frame to the short-side frame, changing its position away from the sensitive viewing area. Since human eyes have different sensitivity levels in different directions, placing the integrated circuit in the short-side frame minimizes visual disturbance while maintaining functionality.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent applies different functional configurations to different parts of the display panel: the short-side frame contains the integrated circuit for areas where visual sensitivity is lower, while the long-side frame maintains minimal border-width for areas where visual sensitivity is higher. This local differentiation optimizes both functionality and visual quality.
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AI summary
Disclosed are an array substrate and a display device. The array substrate comprises a plurality of first data lines (1) parallel to a short side of the array substrate, a plurality of second data lines (2) parallel to a long side of the array substrate, a first integrated circuit (3) arranged in a short-side frame. The plurality of the second data lines (2) are configured for connecting the first integrated circuit (3) with the plurality of the first data lines (1), and the first integrated circuit (3) transmits data signal to the plurality of first data lines (1) through the plurality of second data lines (2). The first integrated circuit for transmitting signals to the data lines is arranged in the short-side frame, so that there is no more integrated circuit arranged in the long-side frame, thereby reducing the border-width of the long-side frame and increasing the visual effect for the viewer.