Photoelectric Sensor-Embedded Display Panel for Biometric Recognition

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing biometric sensors in display devices face performance degradation when disposed under the display panel due to recognition through multiple layers, and integration with display panels is hindered by differing performance and physical properties.

Innovation Solution

Development of an organic compound for a sensor-embedded display panel with a photoelectric conversion layer, incorporating a p-type semiconductor, and a light absorption sensor that overlaps with light emitting elements to convert light into electrical signals, integrated within the display panel.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If the sensor is disposed under the display panel, then the display device can include a sensor for biometric recognition, but the performance is degraded due to recognition through multiple layers and parts

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvesensor performanceVSAvoidmultiple layers and parts
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent merges the sensor and display panel into a single integrated structure where the sensor is embedded within the display panel's internal layers. This combination eliminates the need for separate sensor modules mounted on the outside, reducing the number of components and layers while maintaining sensor performance for biometric recognition.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

2Ease of manufacture

If the sensor is manufactured as a separate module and mounted on the outside of the display panel, then the sensor can be independently manufactured, but there are limitations in terms of design and usability

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveindependent sensor manufacturingVSAvoiddesign and usability
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of manufactureVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The integrated sensor-display panel structure serves multiple functions within a single component. The display panel not only displays information but also performs biometric recognition through the embedded sensor, enabling features like fingerprint sensing, pulse detection, and touch detection without requiring separate sensor modules.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

3Adaptability or versatility

If an embedded sensor is proposed with the sensor embedded in the display panel, then seamless integration is achieved, but it is difficult to implement due to different performance and physical properties required for the display panel and sensor

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveseamless integrationVSAvoiddifferent performance and physical properties
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies different material properties and structural characteristics to different regions of the display panel. The sensor region is designed with specific properties (such as light absorption characteristics and electrical conductivity) that differ from the display region, allowing each area to perform its intended function while being part of the same integrated structure.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #3Local quality

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 integrated sensor-embedded display panel maintains performance while allowing for seamless integration, enhancing design and usability by embedding the sensor within the display panel.

Implementation Method 1

the optical type sensor is a sensor configured to absorb light and convert the absorbed light into an electrical signal

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectPhotoelectric conversion: Photoelectric Effect

Data Source

PatentUS12581853B2Organic compound and sensor and sensor embedded display panel and electronic device
Publication Date: 2026.03.17 SAMSUNG DISPLAY CO LTD
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  • US12581853B2 patent drawing
  • US12581853B2 patent drawing

AI summary

An organic compound is represented by Chemical Formula 1.In Chemical Formula 1, X1, X2, Ar1, n, R1, R2, A1, and A2 are each the same as in the specification.