Transparent Conductive Pattern Antenna in Large Display

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Solution Overview

Problem

As electronic devices with larger displays or sub-displays become more prevalent, securing adequate space and performance for antennas becomes challenging, particularly due to the expanded display areas which can lead to insufficient space for antennas and compromised performance.

Innovation Solution

The integration of a substantially transparent conductive pattern within the display, which is electrically coupled to the wireless communication circuit and processor, allows for the secure radiation performance of the antenna while maintaining a large screen display or sub-display, by utilizing the display area effectively for antenna functionality.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Area of stationary object

If the display area is expanded to provide larger screens or sub-displays, then the visual performance is improved, but the space available for antennas becomes insufficient

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedisplay areaVSAvoidantenna space
Core Design Contradiction:
Area of stationary objectVSArea of moving object

Solution Approach 1:

The patent combines the display function and antenna function into the same physical space by integrating a transparent conductive pattern into the display panel. This allows the display area to serve dual purposes: visual display and wireless communication, thereby resolving the space conflict between expanded display areas and antenna placement.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The display panel is designed to perform multiple functions simultaneously. The transparent conductive pattern integrated into the display enables it to function both as a visual display element and as an antenna for wireless communication, maximizing the utility of the available space.

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

2Area of stationary object

If the display area is expanded to provide larger screens or sub-displays, then the visual performance is improved, but the antenna performance becomes compromised

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedisplay areaVSAvoidantenna performance
Core Design Contradiction:
Area of stationary objectVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent merges the antenna functionality with the display structure by incorporating a transparent conductive pattern into the display panel. This integration ensures that antenna performance is maintained even as display area expands, as the antenna elements are distributed across the display surface rather than being confined to limited peripheral spaces.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent changes the physical parameters of the antenna by using transparent conductive materials with specific electrical properties integrated into the display panel. This allows the antenna to maintain effective radiation characteristics while being embedded within the display structure, thus preserving antenna performance despite increased display area.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

3Reliability

If a transparent conductive pattern is integrated into the display to maintain antenna performance, then the radiation performance is improved, but the device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveradiation performanceVSAvoiddisplay structure
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent reduces overall device complexity by merging multiple functions into a single integrated structure. The transparent conductive pattern is incorporated into the existing display panel layers, eliminating the need for separate antenna components and reducing the number of discrete parts that would otherwise be required.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

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 solution ensures the radiation performance of the antenna is maintained even with larger displays, enhancing the overall performance and efficiency of wireless communication in electronic devices.

Implementation Method 1

at least one substantially transparent conductive pattern that is integrated into the display, The substantially transparent conductive pattern is electrically coupled to the port of the wireless communication circuit

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElectrical conduction: Conduction (electrical)

Implementation Method 2

a conductor forming at least a portion of the side surface, at least one substantially transparent conductive pattern that is integrated into the display... a wireless communication circuit including a port electrically coupled to the conductor

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElectromagnetic radiation: Electromagnetic Induction

Data Source

PatentUS10218058B2Electronic device including antenna
Publication Date: 2019.02.26 SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO LTD
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AI summary

An electronic device includes a housing comprising a first surface, a second surface, and a side surface, a touch screen display positioned inside the housing, wherein the display comprises a display panel and a touch panel that is separated from or integrated with the display panel, a conductive member (conductor) forming at least a portion of the side surface, at least one substantially transparent conductive pattern that is integrated into the display, a ground member (ground) interposed between the first surface and the second surface, a wireless communication circuit including a port electrically coupled to the conductive member, and a processor electrically coupled to the display and the wireless communication circuit. The substantially transparent conductive pattern is electrically coupled to the port of the wireless communication circuit and/or the ground member.