Compacted Antenna Module Layout for Low-Interference Displays
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Solution Overview
Problem
As electronic devices become thinner and more functional, there is a challenge in minimizing signal interference and preventing an increase in thickness while accommodating multiple electronic modules, particularly in portable and wearable devices where space for mounting modules is limited.
Innovation Solution
The solution involves integrating an antenna module within the side space of a display module, utilizing a base layer with a flat and bending region, and an antenna layer that includes an insulating layer surrounding the antenna module, which is disposed between the display module and the circuit substrate, allowing for efficient use of space without increasing the device's thickness.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If an antenna module is mounted in a portable terminal, then antenna function is provided, but signal interference occurs and thickness increases
Solution Approach 1:
The antenna module is extracted from the conventional position within the display module and relocated to the non-display region. This separation removes the antenna from the harmful electromagnetic environment of the display, eliminating signal interference while maintaining antenna functionality.
Solution Approach 2:
An insulating layer is introduced as an intermediary between the antenna module and the display module. This insulating layer acts as a barrier that prevents electromagnetic interference from the display affecting the antenna, while still allowing the antenna to function effectively in the non-display region.
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple electronic modules are mounted to provide high functionality, then device specifications increase, but mounting space decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The antenna module is relocated from the conventional two-dimensional plane within the display module to the non-display region, effectively utilizing the third dimension of available space. This dimensional repositioning allows multiple electronic modules to be accommodated without increasing the overall device footprint.
3Area of stationary object
If antenna is disposed in display module, then space is utilized, but thickness increases
Solution Approach 1:
The antenna module is extracted from the display module structure and positioned in the non-display region. This extraction eliminates the need to increase display module thickness to accommodate the antenna, while still providing effective space utilization within the overall device structure.
4Area of stationary object
If antenna is disposed in display module, then space is utilized, but signal interference occurs
Solution Approach 1:
The antenna module is extracted from the display module and relocated to the non-display region, removing it from the source of electromagnetic interference. This spatial separation effectively eliminates signal interference while maintaining efficient space utilization.
Solution Approach 2:
The insulating layer serves as a mediator between the antenna module and display module, providing electromagnetic isolation that prevents signal interference while allowing the antenna to be positioned close to the display structure for efficient space utilization.
Data Source
AI summary
An electronic device includes a base layer including a flat region and a bendable region extending from the flat region, a display module disposed on the base layer and overlapping the flat region, a window disposed on the display module and having a display region and a non-display region adjacent to the display region, and an antenna layer overlapping the non-display region of the window and disposed on one side of the display module, wherein the antenna layer includes an antenna module and an insulating layer surrounding the antenna module.