Display Substrate Pixel Layout for Under-Screen Sensor Integration

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing display technologies fail to efficiently integrate functional elements like cameras and sensors on the front face, which results in poor screen-to-panel ratios and visual effects.

Innovation Solution

A display substrate with adjustable pixel density, incorporating adjustable pixel density, and sensor placement, enhancing screen-to-panel ratios and visual effects.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If functional elements (camera, sensor, etc.) are arranged on the front face of the display, then the display can perform additional functions (photography, video session, fingerprint recognition), but the screen-to-panel ratio deteriorates and visual effect is compromised

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvefunctional integrationVSAvoidscreen-to-panel ratio
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSArea of stationary object

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies local quality by creating distinct display regions with different pixel densities. The first display sub-area has a first pixel density while the second display sub-area has a second pixel density that is lower than the first. This allows functional elements to be positioned in the lower-density second sub-area where fewer pixels are needed, thereby preserving the screen-to-panel ratio in the high-quality first sub-area while still integrating functional elements into the overall display structure.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #3Local quality

2Area of stationary object

If pixel density is reduced in certain areas to accommodate functional elements, then screen-to-panel ratio improves, but display quality in those areas deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvescreen-to-panel ratioVSAvoiddisplay quality
Core Design Contradiction:
Area of stationary objectVSManufacturing precision

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies local quality by creating distinct display regions with different pixel densities. The first display sub-area has a first pixel density while the second display sub-area has a second pixel density that is lower than the first. This allows functional elements to be positioned in the lower-density second sub-area where fewer pixels are needed, thereby preserving the screen-to-panel ratio in the high-quality first sub-area while still integrating functional elements into the overall display structure.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #3Local quality

Solution Approach 2:

The patent applies segmentation by dividing the display area into multiple distinct sub-areas (first display sub-area and second display sub-area) with different functional requirements and pixel density characteristics. This segmentation allows the display to optimize pixel distribution according to local needs, maintaining high display quality where needed while reducing pixel density in areas dedicated to functional 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 display substrate with adjustable pixel density and sensor placement improves screen-to-panel ratios and visual effects, allowing for seamless integration of functional elements without compromising display quality.

Implementation Method 1

a second ITO layer 142 and a second ZnO layer 144, which serve as a transparent electrode

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElectric field: Electric Field

Implementation Method 2

a liquid crystal layer 150, which includes a first liquid crystal layer 151 and a second liquid crystal layer 152

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectLiquid crystal effect: Liquid Crystals

Data Source

PatentEP3813121B1Display substrate, drive method therefor, display apparatus, and high-precision metal mask template
Publication Date: 2026.01.07 BOE TECHNOLOGY GROUP CO LTD
  • EP3813121B1 patent drawingFigure 1a~1b
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  • EP3813121B1 patent drawingFigure 1e~1f

AI summary

Disclosed are a display substrate, a drive method therefor, a display apparatus, and a high-precision metal mask template, a display region of the display substrate comprising a first display sub-region having high pixel distribution density and a second display sub-region having low pixel distribution density. As the pixel distribution density in the second display sub-region is low, components such as a camera can be arranged in the second display sub-region, thus increasing the screen occupation ratio of the display substrate by means of reducing the local pixel distribution density in order to increase the light transmittance of the screen.