Display Device Power Sensing Line Static Discharge Extension

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Solution Overview

Problem

During the lighting inspection of display devices, static electricity can cause disconnection defects in the power sensing lines, leading to a reduction in the lifespan of the display device due to the generation of oxygen or moisture paths.

Innovation Solution

The display device includes a power sensing line and a power sensing extension line that are designed to disperse static electricity, reducing the risk of disconnection defects. Additionally, a power sensing dummy line and dummy pad are included to further dissipate static electricity.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Extent of automation

If static electricity is introduced through pads during lighting inspection, then light emitting elements can be inspected, but disconnection defects occur in power sensing lines due to charge concentration

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvelighting inspectionVSAvoidpower sensing line connection
Core Design Contradiction:
Extent of automationVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent introduces a power sensing extension line that extends from the power sensing line to the edge of the substrate, serving as an intermediary path for static electricity to discharge. This extension line acts as a mediator that provides a safe discharge path away from the critical power sensing line, preventing charge concentration and disconnection defects while allowing lighting inspection to proceed

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent converts the harmful static electricity that causes disconnection defects into a beneficial discharge path through the power sensing extension line. By providing a dedicated extension line, the harmful static charge is redirected to safely discharge at the edge of the substrate, transforming the potential harm into a controlled discharge mechanism that protects the power sensing line

Inventive Principle:
Principle #22Blessing in disguise (Convert harm into benefit)

2Extent of automation

If disconnection defect occurs in power sensing line, then lighting inspection can be performed, but oxygen or moisture paths are generated reducing device lifespan

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvelighting inspectionVSAvoiddisplay device lifespan
Core Design Contradiction:
Extent of automationVSDuration of action of stationary object

Solution Approach 1:

The power sensing extension line serves as an intermediary structure that prevents direct disconnection in the power sensing line. By providing this extension path, the patent eliminates the formation of oxygen or moisture paths that would otherwise occur at disconnection points, thereby protecting the encapsulation integrity and extending device lifespan while maintaining lighting inspection capability

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent implements prior cushioning by pre-providing the power sensing extension line as a protective structure before any disconnection can occur. This extension line acts as a preventive measure that cushiones against the formation of oxygen or moisture paths, ensuring the encapsulation remains intact and the device maintains its lifespan even during lighting inspection processes

Inventive Principle:
Principle #11Beforehand cushioning (Prior cushioning)

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 effectively reduces the occurrence of disconnection defects in the power sensing lines, thereby preventing the generation of oxygen or moisture paths and improving the lifespan of the display device.

Implementation Method 1

a power sensing extension line electrically connected to the power sensing line and in contact with a side of an edge portion of the sub-region

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElectrical conduction: Conduction (electrical)

Data Source

PatentUS20250185477A1Display device and method of manufacturing the same
Publication Date: 2025.06.05 SAMSUNG DISPLAY CO LTD
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AI summary

A display device includes a display panel; and a circuit board bonded to the display panel. The display panel includes: a substrate; a circuit layer disposed on the substrate; and an element layer disposed on the circuit layer. The substrate includes a main region and a sub-region. The circuit layer includes light emitting pixel drivers arranged side by side with each other in a first direction and a second direction; first power lines extending in the second direction, and transmitting a first power to the light emitting pixel drivers; a power sensing line extending from a first side of an edge portion of the display area to the sub-region, and electrically connected to a corresponding first power line of the first power lines; and a power sensing extension line electrically connected to the power sensing line and in contact with a side of an edge portion of the sub-region.