Under-Display Pressure Sensing Layout for Thinner Display Assemblies

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing pressure-sensitive modules in electronic devices are stacked perpendicular to the screen, leading to increased thickness and impacting user experience.

Innovation Solution

A display module is designed with a deformable member connected through a via to a metal conducting layer, allowing pressure-sensitive functionality integrated under the display screen, reducing overall thickness.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If the pressure-sensitive module is stacked perpendicular to the screen, then the pressure sensing function is achieved, but the device thickness increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvepressure sensing functionVSAvoiddevice thickness
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSLength of moving object

Solution Approach 1:

The pressure-sensitive module is repositioned from a perpendicular stacking arrangement to a planar integration beneath the display screen. The pressure-sensitive electrode is disposed in the display area of the display device, changing the spatial dimension from vertical stacking to horizontal integration, thereby reducing device thickness while maintaining pressure sensing functionality

Inventive Principle:
Principle #17Another dimension (Dimensionality change)

Solution Approach 2:

The pressure-sensitive module is merged with the display screen structure. The pressure-sensitive electrode is integrated into the display area, combining the display function and pressure sensing function into a unified structure, eliminating the need for separate stacked modules and reducing overall device thickness

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

The integration of the pressure-sensitive module under the screen reduces the device thickness, enhancing user experience by allowing for more control modes and improved human-machine interaction.

Implementation Method 1

the deformable member is deformed and outputs an electrical signal to the metal conducting layer

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectPiezoelectric effect: Piezoelectric Effect

Data Source

PatentEP4343504B1Display assembly and electronic device
Publication Date: 2026.02.25 VIVO MOBILE COMM CO LTD
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AI summary

This application belongs to the technical field of electronic devices, and discloses a display module and an electronic device. The display module includes a display screen, a metal conducting layer, and an insulation protection layer that are superposed sequentially. The insulation protection layer includes at least one via. A side, of the insulation protection layer, facing away from the metal conducting layer is disposed with at least one deformable member, and the deformable member is electrically connected to the metal conducting layer through the via. When pressure is put on the display screen, the deformable member is deformed and outputs an electrical signal to the metal conducting layer.