Display Panel Patch Antenna With Dual Feeding for Wider Bandwidth

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Solution Overview

Problem

The challenge of integrating multiple electronic modules in devices with limited space while maintaining high functionality and performance, particularly in terms of antenna efficiency and bandwidth, is unresolved in existing technologies.

Innovation Solution

An electronic device design incorporating a film-type antenna disposed on an optical film within a display panel, utilizing dual feeding through multiple transmission parts to enhance antenna performance and support communication in various frequency bands.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If the number of electronic modules is increased to achieve high functionality, then the device performance is improved, but the available mounting space is reduced

Engineering Contradiction:
ImprovefunctionalityVSAvoidmounting space
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSArea of stationary object

Solution Approach 1:

The antenna module integrates multiple functional components (radiation elements, transmission parts, coupling structures) into a single unified structure that serves both antenna and structural functions, allowing multiple electronic functions to coexist in limited space

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The antenna module utilizes three-dimensional spatial arrangement with radiation elements positioned at different heights and angles relative to the display panel, effectively using vertical and angular dimensions to maximize functionality within a constrained planar area

Inventive Principle:
Principle #17Another dimension (Dimensionality change)

2Length of stationary object

If the antenna coupling space is reduced to meet thinning requirements, then the device thickness is decreased, but the antenna bandwidth is reduced

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedevice thicknessVSAvoidantenna bandwidth
Core Design Contradiction:
Length of stationary objectVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The transmission parts are designed with adjustable coupling distances and configurable geometries that allow the antenna system to dynamically adapt its electrical characteristics, maintaining broadband performance despite reduced physical coupling space

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The antenna module employs variable geometric parameters in the transmission parts and radiation elements, including adjustable lengths, widths, and spacing, which can be optimized to achieve wide bandwidth operation within constrained thickness requirements

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

3Device complexity

If a single transmission part is used to simplify the structure, then the device complexity is reduced, but the frequency band coverage is limited

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvestructure complexityVSAvoidfrequency band coverage
Core Design Contradiction:
Device complexityVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

Each transmission part is designed to serve multiple frequency bands and support various radiation patterns, allowing the antenna module to achieve wide frequency coverage while maintaining a relatively simple dual-part structure

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Solution Approach 2:

The antenna module divides the radiation structure into multiple independent radiation elements, each capable of operating at different frequency bands, while using a simplified two-part transmission structure to manage all elements

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Applied Scientific Principles

This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.

Function Achieved in This Case

The solution improves antenna bandwidth and communication capabilities, allowing for efficient use of limited space and supporting diverse frequency operations.

Implementation Method 1

a first transmission part disposed on the display panel, facing the first side of the patch part, spaced apart from the patch part, and coupled with the patch part; and a second transmission part disposed on the display panel, facing the second side of the patch part, spaced apart from the patch part, and coupled with the patch part

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectCapacitive coupling: Capacitance

Data Source

PatentEP4024608B1Electronic device
Publication Date: 2026.05.06 SAMSUNG DISPLAY CO LTD
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AI summary

An electronic device includes a display panel on which a display area and a peripheral area around the display area are defined, a patch part disposed on the display panel and including a first side and a second side, a first transmission part disposed on the display panel, facing the first side of the patch part, spaced apart from the patch part, and coupled with the patch part, and a second transmission part disposed on the display panel, facing the second side of the patch part, spaced a plurality of openings part from the patch part, and coupled with the patch part.