Display Subpixel Electrode Layout for Brightness Uniformity

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Solution Overview

Problem

The brightness inconsistency between green sub-pixels in a pixel arrangement structure of a display device due to varying parasitic capacitance, leading to display uniformity issues and bright spots missing detection.

Innovation Solution

Designing a display substrate where the light-emitting element of one sub-pixel covers the gate electrode of the drive transistor of that sub-pixel and the light-emitting element of the adjacent sub-pixel also covers the gate electrode of its drive transistor, thereby equalizing parasitic capacitance and ensuring consistent pixel brightness.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If the light-emitting element of one sub-pixel covers the gate electrode of the drive transistor of that sub-pixel, then the parasitic capacitance of that sub-pixel increases, but the brightness consistency between adjacent sub-pixels deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvebrightness consistencyVSAvoidparasitic capacitance difference
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies local quality by making the gate electrode structures of different sub-pixels non-uniform. Specifically, the gate electrode of the first green sub-pixel has a different configuration (different area or shape) compared to the gate electrode of the second green sub-pixel. This local variation compensates for the inherent parasitic capacitance differences caused by the overlapping structure, thereby achieving brightness consistency across adjacent sub-pixels while maintaining the space-saving benefits of the overlapping design.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #3Local quality

2Manufacturing precision

If pixels are reduced in size to improve resolution, then the spacing between pixels is reduced, but the parasitic capacitance effect becomes more significant

Engineering Contradiction:
ImproveresolutionVSAvoidbrightness uniformity
Core Design Contradiction:
Manufacturing precisionVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies parameter changes by adjusting the physical parameters of the gate electrode (such as area, shape, or position) to compensate for the increased parasitic capacitance effect in high-resolution displays. By changing the gate electrode parameters locally for different sub-pixels, the invention maintains brightness uniformity even when pixel sizes are reduced and spacing is minimized to achieve higher resolution.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

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

This approach enhances display uniformity and improves the display effect by ensuring consistent pixel brightness across sub-pixels, addressing the brightness difference and enhancing overall display quality.

Implementation Method 1

light-emitting materials having high color purity and emission efficiency are used

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElectroluminescence: Electroluminescence

Data Source

PatentEP4006983B1Display substrate and preparation method therefor, display panel, and display apparatus
Publication Date: 2026.04.22 BOE TECHNOLOGY GROUP CO LTD
  • EP4006983B1 patent drawingFigure 1~2
  • EP4006983B1 patent drawingFigure 3A
  • EP4006983B1 patent drawingFigure 3B

AI summary

A display substrate, a preparation method thereof, a display panel, and a display device are provided. The display substrate (100) includes a base substrate (10) and a repeating unit (11), the repeating unit (11) includes a plurality of sub-pixels (12) including a first sub-pixel (G1) and a second sub-pixel (G2), a color of light emitted by a light-emitting element (120a) of the first sub-pixel (G1) is identical to a color of light emitted by a light-emitting element (120b) of the second sub-pixel (G2), a shape of a first light-emitting voltage application electrode (1201a) of the light-emitting element (120a) of the first sub-pixel (G1) is different from a shape of a first light-emitting voltage application electrode (1201b) of the light-emitting element (120b) of the second sub-pixel (G2), and each sub-pixel (12) includes a light-emitting element (120) and a pixel circuit (121) for driving the light-emitting element (120) to emit light, an orthographic projection of the first light-emitting voltage application electrode (1201a) of the light-emitting element (120a) of the first sub-pixel (G1) on the base substrate (10) at least partially overlaps with an orthographic projection of a control terminal of a drive circuit (122a) of a pixel circuit (121a) of the first sub-pixel (G1) on the base substrate (10), an orthographic projection of the first light-emitting voltage application electrode (1201b) of the light-emitting element (120b) of the second sub-pixel (G2) on the base substrate (10) at least partially overlaps an orthographic projection of a control terminal of a drive circuit (122b) of a pixel circuit (121b) of the second sub-pixel (G2) on the base substrate (10).