LCD Panel Virtual Pixel Electrodes for Common Line Stability

The patent transitions from a two-dimensional planar structure to a three-dimensional stacked structure by placing the first common electrode line and virtual pixel electrodes on different layers. This vertical arrangement allows the common electrode line to connect to multiple virtual pixel electrodes through through-holes, effectively increasing the capacitance without occupying additional lateral space in the display area.

The patent implements a nested structure where the first common electrode line is positioned on a lower layer and connects to virtual pixel electrodes on an upper layer through through-holes. This nested arrangement allows the common electrode line to effectively 'contain' multiple virtual pixel electrodes within its capacitance network, increasing the overall capacitance value without increasing the physical footprint.

The patent increases capacitance by extending the common electrode line into the third dimension (vertical layer) rather than increasing its thickness in the lateral plane. The first common electrode line on the lower layer connects to multiple virtual pixel electrodes on the upper layer through through-holes, creating a multi-layer capacitance structure that increases total capacitance without consuming additional display area.

The patent segments the capacitance structure into multiple discrete components: the first common electrode line, multiple virtual pixel electrodes, and through-holes connecting them. This segmentation allows the system to achieve increased total capacitance by combining multiple smaller capacitive elements in parallel, rather than relying on a single thickened electrode line.