Display Apparatus Transmissive Area Component Integration
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current display apparatuses face challenges in integrating electronic components within the display area without compromising image display or increasing thickness and weight, limiting their functionality and application.
Innovation Solution
The display apparatus is designed with a first and second display area, along with a non-display area, where the second display area includes a transmissive area to accommodate electronic components, allowing for image display even when electronic components are present, using a configuration of pixel circuits and connection lines that maintain light transmittance and reduce dead space.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If electronic components are integrated within the display area, then functionality is enhanced, but image display quality deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The display area is segmented into a first display area for normal image display and a second display area with transmissive properties for electronic component integration. This segmentation allows different regions to serve different functions while maintaining overall display quality.
Solution Approach 2:
Different regions of the display are given different optical properties: the first display area maintains opaque characteristics for high-quality image display, while the second display area is designed with transmissive characteristics to accommodate electronic components. This local differentiation resolves the contradiction between functionality and image quality.
2Adaptability or versatility
If electronic components are integrated within the display area, then functionality is enhanced, but the area occupied by non-display elements increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the function of electronic component housing with the display area itself by creating a second display area that is both transmissive for component integration and part of the overall display structure. This eliminates the need for separate non-display areas, thereby reducing the non-display area while enhancing functionality.
3Manufacturing precision
If pixel circuits are located close to display elements, then manufacturing precision is improved, but light transmittance deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent addresses the spatial conflict between pixel circuits and light transmittance by utilizing vertical layering (another dimension). Pixel circuits are positioned in specific layers and configurations that allow close horizontal proximity to display elements for manufacturing precision, while vertical spacing and transparent substrate design ensure adequate light transmittance.
Data Source
AI summary
A display apparatus includes: a plurality of first display elements at a first display area; a plurality of first pixel circuits at the first display area, and electrically connected to the plurality of first display elements, respectively; a plurality of second display elements at a second display area; a plurality of second pixel circuits located along a first direction at a non-display area, and electrically connected to the plurality of second display elements, respectively; and a data line electrically connected to at least one first pixel circuit from among the plurality of first pixel circuits that is located along a second direction crossing the first direction at the first display area, and to at least one second pixel circuit from among the plurality of second pixel circuits. The plurality of second pixel circuits are spaced from the plurality of second display elements in a plan view.