OLED Display Panel Gradual Pixel Density Transition

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional display panels experience a significant difference in luminous efficiency between the pixel region and the display region due to the reduction of sub-pixels or their size in the pixel region, leading to a visual difference.

Innovation Solution

An organic light emitting diode (OLED) display panel design that includes a pixel region with a gradually decreasing pixel density towards its center, achieved by reducing the area or number of sub-pixels and defining light transmissive regions within pixel gaps, ensuring a smooth transition in pixel density.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Area of stationary object

If at least one sub-pixel is removed or area is reduced in the pixel region to reserve space for sensor elements, then the cutting area of non-display region is reduced, but the pixel density difference between pixel region and display region increases, causing significant luminous efficiency difference

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecutting area of non-display regionVSAvoidpixel density uniformity
Core Design Contradiction:
Area of stationary objectVSManufacturing precision

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies local quality by creating a gradual pixel density transition zone between the display region and pixel region. The pixel density is adjusted locally in the pixel region to decrease gradually toward the center, rather than maintaining uniform density throughout. This local variation in pixel density creates a smooth transition that eliminates the abrupt luminous efficiency difference while still reserving space for sensor elements in the cutting area.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #3Local quality

2Quantity of substance

If sub-pixel area is reduced in the pixel region, then space is created for sensor elements, but luminous efficiency difference between pixel region and display region becomes significant

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvespace for sensor elementsVSAvoidluminous efficiency
Core Design Contradiction:
Quantity of substanceVSIllumination intensity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies parameter changes by systematically varying the pixel density parameter across the pixel region. Instead of maintaining a constant pixel density, the patent creates a gradient where pixel density decreases gradually from the display region toward the center of the pixel region. This parameter variation allows the structure to provide space for sensor elements while maintaining appropriate luminous efficiency through the gradual transition.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

3Manufacturing precision

If pixel density is uniformly high throughout the pixel region, then display quality is maintained, but no space is available for sensor elements in the cutting area

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedisplay qualityVSAvoidspace for sensor elements
Core Design Contradiction:
Manufacturing precisionVSArea of stationary object

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies segmentation by dividing the pixel region into zones with different pixel density characteristics. The pixel region is segmented such that areas closer to the display region maintain higher pixel density for display quality, while areas toward the center have gradually reduced pixel density. This segmentation creates space for sensor elements in the cutting area while preserving display quality in the relevant display areas.

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

This design maintains consistent overall illumination and reduces the visual difference between the pixel and display regions, preventing abrupt changes in luminous efficiency.

Implementation Method 1

organic light emitting diode (OLED) display panel

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectLight Emitting Diode: Light Emitting Diode

Implementation Method 2

OLED display panel comprising: an electronic element region in which a plurality of sensor elements are disposed; and a pixel region provided with at least one light transmissive region

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElectroluminescence: Electroluminescence

Data Source

PatentUS11374061B2OLED display panel and intelligent terminal
Publication Date: 2022.06.28 WUHAN CHINA STAR OPTOELECTRONICS SEMICONDUCTOR DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY CO LTD
  • US11374061B2 patent drawing
  • US11374061B2 patent drawing
  • US11374061B2 patent drawing

AI summary

The present invention provides an organic light emitting diode (OLED) display panel and an intelligent terminal, including: an electronic element region in which sensor elements are disposed; and a pixel region provided with at least one light transmissive region. The electronic element region is arranged corresponding to the at least one light transmissive region, multiple sub-pixels are arranged in the pixel region. Pixel density of the sub-pixels is gradually decreased along a direction toward a center of the pixel region.