KR102288112B1 - Electronic device - Google Patents

Abstract

The electronic device includes a base member and a touch member disposed on one surface of the base member and including a first sensor unit and a second sensor unit insulated from each other, and each of the first and second sensor units includes a plurality of first a first area in which cutout patterns are defined and a second area in which a plurality of second cutout patterns are defined, each of the first cutout patterns has a closed curve shape, and each of the second cutout patterns is the first cutout pattern A portion of each of the closed curves has a disconnected shape.

Description

Electronic device {ELECTRONIC DEVICE}

The present invention relates to an electronic device, and more particularly, to an electronic device having improved visibility due to reflection of external light.

The electronic device is activated by receiving an electrical signal. The electronic device includes a display device that displays an image or a touch screen that senses a touch applied from the outside.

The electronic device may include various electrode patterns to be activated by an electrical signal. The region in which the electrode patterns are activated responds to a touch applied from the outside or displayed information.

An object of the present invention is to provide an electronic device capable of preventing touch sensors from being visually recognized by reflection of external light.

An electronic device according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a base member and a touch member disposed on one surface of the base member and including a first sensor unit and a second sensor unit spaced apart from each other with a boundary therebetween, Each of the first and second sensor units is divided into a first area and a second area adjacent to the first area, and each of the first and second sensor units is defined to be spaced apart from each other in the first area and is respectively a plurality of first cut-out patterns having the closed curve shape, and a plurality of second cut-out patterns spaced apart from the first cut-out patterns and defined in the second region, each having a shape in which a part of the closed curve is cut off do.

The boundary may be defined such that the second area of the first sensor unit and the second area of the second sensor unit are adjacent to each other.

The first region has a rectangular shape defined by two sides extending in a first direction and two sides extending along a second direction crossing the first direction, and the plurality of first cut-out patterns are They may be arranged in a matrix shape defined by the first direction and the second direction.

The second region may surround the first region.

The second cut-out patterns may be aligned with adjacent first cut-out patterns among the first cut-out patterns in the first direction or the second direction.

The second cut-out patterns arranged along a first direction among the second cut-out patterns of the first sensor unit may include second cut-out patterns arranged along the first direction among the second cut-out patterns of the second sensor unit; Each may be aligned along the first direction.

A shape of one of the second cut-out patterns may be the same as that of another pattern adjacent to the one of the second cut-out patterns.

A shape of one of the second cut-out patterns may have line symmetry with a shape of another one of the second cut-out patterns adjacent to the one pattern.

A shape of one of the second cut-out patterns may have rotational symmetry with a shape of another adjacent one of the second cut-out patterns.

The electronic device according to an embodiment of the present invention may further include a plurality of third cutout patterns that are defined in the second area and each have the cut-off partial shape.

The third cut-out patterns may be respectively connected to the second cut-out patterns.

The plurality of third incision patterns may be connected to the boundary.

The second area may include a plurality of protruding areas arranged to be spaced apart from each other.

Among the protruding regions of the first sensor unit, first protruding regions facing the second sensor unit and second protruding regions of the second sensor unit facing the first sensor unit are selected from among the protruding regions in the first direction or the second direction. It may be arranged alternately along two directions.

The boundary may be defined along an outer side of the first protruding areas and an outer side of the second protruding areas.

A portion of the boundary is defined by adjacent the first protruding areas and the first area of the second sensor unit, and another portion of the boundary is defined by the second protruding areas and the first area of the first sensor unit being adjacent to each other. can be defined adjacently.

Each of the first and second protrusion regions includes a first sub-region in which at least one second cut-out pattern of the second cut-out patterns is defined and a third cut-out pattern of at least one of the third cut-out patterns. The defined second sub-region may be included.

The first and second protruding regions may be arranged along one direction, and a width of the first sub-region in the one direction may be greater than a width of the second sub-region in the one direction.

The second cutout pattern may be connected to the boundary.

A shape in which a portion of the boundary surrounding the second sub-region and the third cut-out pattern are connected may correspond to a shape of the second cut-out pattern defined in the first sub-region.

Each of the first cut-out patterns has a rectangular shape including four sides, each of the second cut-out patterns has a shape in which any one of the four sides of the rectangular shape is cut off, and the third cut-out pattern Each of the patterns may have a shape of a portion of the one side of the rectangular shape.

The electronic device according to an embodiment of the present invention further includes a display layer disposed on the base member to display an image, and an insulating layer disposed between the display layer and the touch member to cover the display layer, The touch member may be directly disposed on the insulating layer.

The electronic device according to an embodiment of the present invention further includes a cover layer disposed on the base member and a display layer disposed between the base member and the cover layer to display an image, wherein the touch member includes the display layer and the base member.

An electronic device according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a display layer including a plurality of pixels, and a first sensor unit and a second sensor unit disposed on one surface of the display layer, each having conductivity, and spaced apart from each other with a boundary therebetween. 2 Including a sensor including a sensor unit,

The sensor includes a plurality of central regions each disposed in the first sensor unit and the second sensor unit, and a peripheral region adjacent to the central regions and in which the boundary is defined, each of the central regions A plurality of first incision patterns are defined to be spaced apart from each other and each having a closed curve shape, and a plurality of first cut patterns spaced apart from the first cut patterns in the peripheral region, each having a shape in which a part of the closed curve is cut off is defined. Two incision patterns can be defined.

The sensor may include a plurality of mesh lines crossing each other, and each of the boundary, the first cut-out patterns, and the second cut-out patterns may be defined by partially cutting some of the mesh lines.

Each of the central regions may have a quadrangular shape defined by two sides extending in a first direction and two sides extending in a second direction crossing the first direction.

The peripheral region may have a lattice shape defined by the first direction and the second direction.

The first cut-out patterns may be arranged in a matrix shape defined by the first direction and the second direction in each of the central regions.

The first cut-out patterns and the second cut-out patterns may be aligned along the first direction and the second direction.

Among the second cut-out patterns, shapes of second cut-out patterns facing each other in the first direction may be rotationally symmetrical to each other.

The shapes of the second cut-out patterns facing each other in the second direction among the second cut-out patterns may be line symmetric with each other about a straight line extending in the first direction and a third direction crossing the second direction. there is.

Among the second cut-out patterns, shapes of second cut-out patterns facing each other in a fourth direction intersecting the first to third directions may be line symmetric with respect to a straight line extending along the first direction.

The sensor may further include a plurality of third cut-out patterns defined in the second region and each having a shape of the cut-off portion.

Some of the third cut-out patterns may each extend in the second direction to connect between two second cut-out patterns of the second cut-out patterns facing in the second direction.

Each of the third cut-out patterns of the other part of the third cut-out patterns may extend in the first direction to connect between two second cut-out patterns of the second cut-out patterns facing in the first direction. .

The third cut-out patterns of the other part of the third cut-out patterns may not overlap each other in the second direction.

Among the third cut-out patterns, the other third cut-out patterns may be connected to the some third cut-out patterns among the third cut-out patterns.

The boundary may be defined by at least a portion of each of the second cut-out patterns and the third cut-out patterns of some of the second cut-out patterns.

Each of the second cut-out patterns may have a shape in which one side is cut out of a rectangular shape, and each of the second cut-out patterns may include the cut edge and three sides surrounding the cut edge.

The two second cut-out patterns facing in the second direction have one of the first pattern and the three sides connected to one side of one of the third cut-out patterns through the cut one side. may include a second pattern connected to the other side of the one third cut-out pattern through a side of .

The at least a portion of the second cut-out pattern defining the boundary may be the three sides of the first pattern.

According to the present invention, it is possible to prevent the boundary between the sensor units sensing an external touch or conductive patterns in the sensor unit from being easily recognized by the user due to reflection of external light.

1 is a perspective view of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a plan view illustrating a partial configuration of the electronic device shown in FIG. 1 .
3A and 3B are plan views respectively illustrating some configurations of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
3C is a cross-sectional view taken along line I-I' shown in FIGS. 3A and 3B.
4A to 4C are plan views respectively illustrating some configurations of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
4D is a cross-sectional view taken along II-II' shown in FIGS. 4A to 4C.
5 is a cross-sectional view illustrating a portion of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 6A is an enlarged plan view of region XX′ shown in FIG. 2 .
FIG. 6B is an enlarged plan view of a region YY′ illustrated in FIG. 6A . 6A is an enlarged plan view of a part of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
7A is an enlarged plan view of a part of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
7B is an enlarged plan view of YY'' of FIG. 7A.
8A is an enlarged plan view of a part of a comparative example for the present invention.
8B is an enlarged plan view of a part of an embodiment of the present invention.
8C is an enlarged plan view of a part of an embodiment of the present invention.
9A is an enlarged plan view of a part of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
9B is a diagram schematically illustrating a part of the configuration shown in FIG. 9A.
10A is an enlarged plan view of a part of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 10B is an enlarged plan view of YY''' of FIG. 10A.
FIG. 10C is a diagram schematically illustrating a part of the configuration shown in FIG. 10A.
11 is an enlarged plan view of a partial region of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
12 is an enlarged plan view of a portion of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
13A to 13C are plan views illustrating an enlarged area ZZ′ of FIG. 12 .
14 is a plan view illustrating a region KK′ of FIG. 13A .
15A is a diagram illustrating a partial configuration of FIG. 13C.
15B is a diagram illustrating a comparative example of some configurations shown in FIG. 15A.
16A to 16C are diagrams schematically illustrating some of the components illustrated in FIG. 15A .
17A to 17C are cross-sectional views illustrating embodiments of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Hereinafter, the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

1 is a perspective view of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a plan view illustrating a partial configuration of the electronic device shown in FIG. 1 . Hereinafter, an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 and 2 .

As shown in FIG. 1 , the electronic device 1000 senses a touch applied from the outside. For example, the electronic device 1000 may be a touch screen or a touchable display device.

Meanwhile, an externally applied touch may be provided in various ways. 1 illustrates an embodiment in which a state in which a part of the body, such as a user's hand, approaches or comes into contact with the electronic device 1000 is sensed by a touch.

However, this is illustrated by way of example, and the electronic device 1000 may sense a state in which a part of an intangible object such as a stylus pen approaches or comes into contact with a touch. Also, the electronic device 1000 may sense an external touch provided through various methods including an optical type, a contact type, a heat sensing type, or a magnetic type.

The electronic device 1000 may be divided into an active area AA and a peripheral area NAA in a plan view. The active area AA is activated to detect an external touch when an electrical signal is applied.

In the present embodiment, the active area AA is defined to be relatively biased toward the center of the electronic device 1000 . However, this is illustrated by way of example, and may be defined to be biased toward the outside or one side of the electronic device 1000 depending on the usage form of the electronic device 1000 , and is not limited to any one embodiment.

The peripheral area NAA is defined adjacent to the active area AA. The electronic device 1000 does not detect an external touch applied to the peripheral area NAA.

1 exemplarily illustrates an embodiment in which the peripheral area NAA is defined as a frame shape surrounding the active area AA. Meanwhile, this is illustrated by way of example, and the peripheral area NAA may have various shapes. Also, the entire front surface of the electronic device according to an embodiment of the present invention may be defined as the active area AA, and in this case, the peripheral area NAA may be omitted.

The electronic device 1000 includes a base member 100 and a touch member 200 . The base member 100 may be a base layer on which the touch member 200 is disposed.

For example, the base member 100 may be an insulating substrate or an insulating film made of an insulating material such as glass or polymer resin. When the base member 100 is an insulating substrate, the electronic device 1000 may have improved rigidity. Alternatively, when the base member 100 is an insulating film, the electronic device 1000 may have improved flexibility.

Meanwhile, the base member 100 may be a thin film layer in which a plurality of organic layers and/or inorganic layers are stacked. In this case, the electronic device 1000 may be implemented as a slim device.

However, this has been described as an example, and the base member 100 according to the present invention may include various embodiments, and is not limited to any one embodiment.

The touch member 200 is disposed on one surface of the base member 100 . 1 shows an embodiment in which the touch member 200 is disposed on the upper surface of the base member 100, this is illustrated by way of example, and the touch member 200 according to an embodiment of the present invention is the base member ( 100) may be disposed on the lower surface.

The externally applied touch may be substantially sensed by the touch member 200 . The touch member 200 includes a plurality of first electrodes TE1 , a plurality of second electrodes TE2 , a plurality of first wires WP1 , a plurality of second wires WP2 , and a plurality of first It may include pads PD1 and a plurality of second pads PD2 .

The plurality of first electrodes TE1 and the plurality of second electrodes TE2 are disposed in the active area AA. The plurality of first electrodes TE1 and the plurality of second electrodes TE2 may insulate and cross each other.

For example, the plurality of first electrodes TE1 may output a sensing signal, and the plurality of second electrodes TE2 may receive a driving signal. In this case, the electronic device 1000 applies a driving signal to the plurality of second electrodes TE2 to scan the active area AA, and a touch is performed through a sensing signal output from the plurality of first electrodes TE1 . The applied area can be detected.

Meanwhile, this is described as an example, and the plurality of first electrodes TE1 may receive a driving signal and the plurality of second electrodes TE2 may output a sensing signal, and additionally receive other electrical signals or You can also print

The plurality of first electrodes TE1 extend along the first direction DR1 and are arranged along the second direction DR2 . The first direction DR1 and the second direction DR2 cross each other.

Each of the plurality of first electrodes TE1 includes a plurality of first sensor parts SP1 and a plurality of first connection parts CP1 . The plurality of first sensor parts SP1 is arranged along the first direction DR1 , and the plurality of first connection parts CP1 connect the plurality of first sensor parts SP1 , respectively.

The plurality of second electrodes TE2 extend along the second direction DR2 and are arranged along the first direction DR1 . Each of the plurality of second electrodes TE2 includes a plurality of second sensor parts SP2 and a plurality of second connection parts CP2 . The plurality of second sensor parts SP2 are arranged along the second direction DR2 , and the plurality of second connection parts CP2 connect the plurality of second sensor parts SP2 , respectively.

In this embodiment, each of the plurality of first sensor units SP1 and the plurality of second sensor units SP2 may include a plurality of mesh lines. Each of the plurality of mesh lines may extend in the third direction DR3 or the fourth direction DR4 . The third direction DR3 and the fourth direction DR4 intersect each other, and cross each other in the first direction DR1 and the second direction DR2 .

In the plurality of first sensor units SP1 and the plurality of second sensor units SP2 adjacent to each other, mesh lines forming the plurality of first sensor units SP1 and mesh forming the plurality of second sensor units SP2 The lines are cut and separated from each other. The separated space between the plurality of first sensor units SP1 and the plurality of second sensor units SP2 may be defined as a boundary between the plurality of first sensor units SP1 and the plurality of second sensor units SP2. can

The plurality of first wirings WP1 and the plurality of second wirings WP2 are disposed in the peripheral area NAA. The plurality of first wires WP1 are respectively connected to the plurality of first electrodes TE1 , and the plurality of second wires WP2 are respectively connected to the plurality of second electrodes TE2 .

The plurality of first pads PD1 and the plurality of second pads PD2 are disposed in the peripheral area NAA. The plurality of first pads PD1 and the plurality of second pads PD2 are respectively connected to the plurality of first wires WP1 and the plurality of second wires WP2 .

The electronic device 1000 receives a power voltage from an external power source through the plurality of first pads PD1 and the plurality of second pads PD2 , or receives a power voltage from the plurality of first pads PD1 and the plurality of second pads PD2 . A signal corresponding to the external touch sensed in the active area AA is output through the pads PD2 to the outside.

Meanwhile, in the present exemplary embodiment, although the plurality of first pads PD1 and the plurality of second pads PD2 are sequentially arranged, the plurality of first pads PD1 and the plurality of second pads are illustrated. (PD2) may be arranged alternately or may be arranged partially separated from each other, and is not limited to any one arrangement method.

The touch member 200 may operate in a capacitive manner to sense an external touch through capacitive coupling between the plurality of first electrodes TE1 and the plurality of second electrodes TE2 . Meanwhile, this is illustrated by way of example, and the touch member 200 may sense an external touch through various methods such as a resistive method, an optical method, an ultrasonic method, or a coordinate recognition method, and has an electrode structure corresponding thereto. can

Meanwhile, each of the first sensor unit SP1 and the second sensor unit SP2 may be divided into a plurality of regions. The first sensor unit SP1 is divided into a first area AR11 of the first sensor unit and a second area AR12 of the first sensor unit, and the second sensor unit SP2 is a first area AR21 of the second sensor unit. ) and a second area AR22 of the second sensor unit.

The first area AR11 of the first sensor unit and the first area AR21 of the second sensor unit are respectively disposed at the center of the first sensor unit SP1 and the center of the second sensor unit SP2 .

The second area AR12 of the first sensor unit and the second area AR22 of the second sensor unit are adjacent to the first area AR11 of the first sensor unit and the first area AR21 of the second sensor unit, respectively. The second area AR12 of the first sensor unit and the second area AR22 of the second sensor unit may also be adjacent to a boundary between the first sensor unit SP1 and the second sensor unit SP2 . A detailed description of the first regions AR11 and AR21 and the second regions AR12 and AR22 will be described later.

Meanwhile, although not shown, the active area AA of the touch member 200 may include a plurality of central areas and a peripheral area. The first area AR11 of the first sensor unit and the first area AR21 of the second sensor unit may each correspond to a plurality of central areas.

The peripheral region is adjacent to the plurality of central regions and surrounds each of the plurality of central regions. The second area AR12 of the first sensor unit, the second area AR22 of the second sensor unit, and the boundary between the first sensor unit SP1 and the second sensor unit SP2 may correspond to a peripheral area. Detailed descriptions of the plurality of central regions and peripheral regions will be described later.

3A and 3B are plan views respectively illustrating some configurations of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present invention. 3C is a cross-sectional view taken along line I-I' shown in FIGS. 3A and 3B.

FIG. 3A shows a configuration disposed on the base member 100 , and FIG. 3B shows a configuration disposed on the insulating layer ILD. 3C is a cross-sectional view of the electronic device 1000 to which the components shown in FIGS. 3A and 3B are combined. Hereinafter, the electronic device 1000 will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. 3A to 3C .

As shown in FIG. 3A , a plurality of first sensor parts SP1 , a plurality of first connection parts CP1 , a plurality of second sensor parts SP2 , a plurality of first wires WP1 , and a plurality of The second wirings WP2 of are disposed on the base member 100 .

The plurality of first connection parts CP1 may be disposed on the base member 100 , and may be disposed on the same layer as the plurality of first sensor parts SP1 and the plurality of second sensor parts SP2 . Accordingly, the plurality of first sensor units SP1 , the plurality of second sensor units SP2 , and the plurality of first connection units CP1 may be simultaneously formed.

Also, the plurality of first sensor parts SP1 and the plurality of first connection parts CP1 may be integrally formed. Meanwhile, this is described as an example, and the plurality of first sensor parts SP1 and the plurality of first connection parts CP1 may be independently formed, and the present invention is not limited to any one embodiment.

Each of the plurality of first sensor units SP1 may have a single-layer or multi-layer structure. For example, as illustrated in FIG. 3C , each of the plurality of first sensor units SP1 may include a first conductive layer SP1a and a second conductive layer SP1b.

The first conductive layer SP1a may include silver-nano wires (AgNW). The second conductive layer SP1b may include a transparent conductive material, for example, indium tin oxide (ITO) or indium zinc oxide (IZO).

Meanwhile, this is illustrated by way of example, and each of the first conductive layer SP1a and the second conductive layer SP1b may be a single layer made of a single material. Each of the first conductive layer SP1a and the second conductive layer SP1b may include various conductive materials, and is not limited to any one embodiment.

Each of the plurality of first connection parts CP1 may have a single-layer or multi-layer structure. Also, for example, the plurality of first connection parts CP1 may have the same structure as the plurality of first sensor parts SP1 .

In the present exemplary embodiment, each of the plurality of first connection parts CP1 includes a first conductive layer CP1a and a second conductive layer CP1b disposed on the first conductive layer CP1a. The first conductive layer CP1a and the second conductive layer CP1b may correspond to the first conductive layer SP1a and the second conductive layer SP1b of the plurality of first sensor units SP1, respectively.

Each of the plurality of second sensor units SP2 may have a single-layer or multi-layer structure. In this embodiment, the plurality of second sensor units SP2 may have the same structure as the plurality of first sensor units SP1 . The plurality of second sensor units SP2 includes a first conductive layer SP2a and a second conductive layer corresponding to the first conductive layer SP1a and the second conductive layer SP1b of the plurality of first sensor units SP1, respectively. A layer SP2b may be included.

Meanwhile, one first sensor unit and one second sensor unit adjacent thereto are disposed to be spaced apart from each other. In this case, the spaced apart space between the first sensor unit and the second sensor unit may be defined as a boundary BL between the first sensor unit and the second sensor unit. The plurality of mesh lines MSL do not exist within the boundary BL.

Meanwhile, although not shown, a dummy pattern may be further disposed between one first sensor unit and one second sensor unit. The dummy pattern is electrically insulated from each of the adjacent first and second sensor units. In this case, cut portions of the plurality of mesh lines MSL may define a boundary between the first sensor unit and the dummy pattern and a boundary between the second sensor unit and the dummy pattern.

The insulating layer ILD is disposed on the base member 100 and covers the plurality of first electrodes TE1 and the plurality of second sensor parts SP2 . The insulating layer ILD may entirely overlap the active area AA.

The insulating layer ILD includes an insulating material. For example, the insulating layer ILD may include an organic material and/or an inorganic material. The insulating layer ILD protects the plurality of first electrodes TE1 and the plurality of second sensor units SP2 .

The plurality of second connection parts CP2 extend in the second direction DR2 . The plurality of second connection parts CP2 may be disposed on a different layer from the plurality of first connection parts CP1 and may be insulated from the plurality of first electrodes TE1 .

A plurality of contact holes CH1 and CH2 overlapping both ends of the plurality of second connection parts CP2 may be defined in the insulating layer ILD. The plurality of second connection parts CP2 connect adjacent second sensor parts through the plurality of contact holes CH1 and CH2. Some of the mesh lines constituting the plurality of second sensor units SP2 are connected to the plurality of second connection units CP2 and are electrically connected to the adjacent second sensor unit.

The plurality of second connection parts CP2 may include a conductive material. For example, the plurality of second connection parts CP2 may include a transparent conductive material. Meanwhile, this is illustrated by way of example, and the plurality of second connection parts CP2 may have substantially the same structure as that of the plurality of first connection parts CP1 .

Meanwhile, in the present exemplary embodiment, each of the plurality of first connection parts CP1 and the plurality of second connection parts CP2 is illustrated as having a pattern shape having an area overlapping with the plurality of mesh lines MSL. However, this is illustrated by way of example, and at least one of the plurality of first connection parts CP1 and the plurality of second connection parts CP2 may include a plurality of mesh lines. The plurality of first connection parts CP1 and the plurality of second connection parts CP2 may include various embodiments, and are not limited to any one embodiment.

Each of the plurality of first wirings WP1 may have a single-layer or multi-layer structure. For example, each of the plurality of first wirings WP1 may include a first conductive layer WP1a, a second conductive layer WP1b, and a third conductive layer WP1c.

The second conductive layer WP1b is disposed on the first conductive layer WP1a. In the present embodiment, the first conductive layer WP1a and the second conductive layer WP1b of each of the plurality of first wirings WP1 include the first conductive layer SP1a of the plurality of first sensor units SP1 and Each may correspond to the second conductive layer SP1b.

For example, the first conductive layer WP1a may include silver-nano wires (AgNW), and the second conductive layer WP1b may include a transparent conductive oxide.

The third conductive layer WP1c is disposed on the second conductive layer WP1b. The third conductive layer WP1c may have relatively higher conductivity than the first conductive layer WP1a and the second conductive layer WP1b.

The third conductive layer WP1c may include a metal. The plurality of first wirings WP1 may have relatively high electrical conductivity by further including the third conductive layer WP1c compared to the plurality of first electrodes TE1 .

Each of the plurality of second wirings WP2 may have a single-layer or multi-layer structure. The plurality of second wirings WP2 may have the same structure as the plurality of first wirings WP1 .

For example, each of the plurality of second wires WP2 may include a first conductive layer WP1a, a second conductive layer WP1b, and a third conductive layer WP1c of each of the plurality of first wires WP1 . may include a first conductive layer WP2a, a second conductive layer WP2b, and a third conductive layer WP2c respectively corresponding to . In this case, since the plurality of first wirings WP1 and the plurality of second wirings WP2 may be simultaneously formed by the same patterning process, the process time may be shortened.

Meanwhile, this is described as an example, and the plurality of first wirings WP1 and the plurality of second wirings WP2 may include different structures or different materials, and are not limited to any one embodiment. does not

The plurality of first pads PD1 and the plurality of second pads PD2 may be disposed on the insulating layer ILD. The plurality of first pads PD1 and the plurality of second pads PD2 may be disposed on the same layer as the plurality of second connection parts CP2 . Each of the plurality of first pads PD1 and the plurality of second pads PD2 includes the plurality of first wirings WP1 and the plurality of second pads through contact holes (not shown) defined in the insulating layer ILD. Each of the two wirings WP2 may be connected.

Meanwhile, although not shown, the plurality of first pads PD1 and the plurality of second pads PD2 are disposed on the base member 100 , and the plurality of first wires WP1 and the plurality of second wires are disposed on the base member 100 . It may be directly connected to each of the WP2. In this case, the insulating layer ILD may partially cover the base member 100 such that the plurality of first pads PD1 and the plurality of second pads PD2 are exposed.

The electronic device according to an embodiment of the present invention may include a touch member having various shapes, and is not limited to any one embodiment.

4A to 4C are plan views respectively illustrating some configurations of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present invention. 4D is a cross-sectional view taken along II-II' shown in FIGS. 4A to 4C. Hereinafter, an embodiment of the electronic device 1000 -A according to the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 4A to 4C . Meanwhile, the same reference numerals will be given to the same components as those described with reference to FIGS. 3A to 3C , and duplicate descriptions will be omitted.

4A and 4B , the plurality of second connection parts CP2-A may be disposed on the base member 100 . Accordingly, the plurality of second connection parts CP2-A may be covered by the insulating layer ILD.

A plurality of contact holes CH1 and CH2 corresponding to the plurality of second connection portions CP2-A may be defined in the insulating layer ILD. This may correspond to the insulating layer ILD shown in FIG. 3B .

As shown in FIG. 4C , a plurality of first sensor parts SP1-A, a plurality of first connection parts CP1-A, a plurality of second sensor parts SP2-1, and a plurality of first wires The WP1-A and the plurality of second wirings WP2-A may be disposed on the insulating layer ILD. Accordingly, the plurality of second sensor units SP2-A may be respectively connected to the plurality of second connection units CP2-A disposed under the insulating layer ILD through the contact holes CH1 and CH2.

4D , the touch member 200 -A may have a lower bridge structure. Accordingly, the plurality of mesh lines MSL are not covered by the insulating layer ILD. In this case, a portion of the plurality of second sensor units SP2-A connected to the plurality of second connection units CP2-A may have a bulk structure, not a mesh.

Meanwhile, according to an embodiment of the present invention, the plurality of first sensor units SP1-A, the plurality of first connection units CP1-A, and the plurality of second sensor units SP2-A are meshed with each other. ) may have a bulk structure other than the structure. The electronic device according to an embodiment of the present invention may include various embodiments, and is not limited to any one embodiment.

5 is a cross-sectional view illustrating a portion of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present invention. 5 shows a region corresponding to FIG. 4D.

The electronic device 1000 -B shown in FIG. 5 may substantially correspond to the electronic device 1000 -A shown in FIG. 4D except for the second connection part CP2-B. Hereinafter, the same reference numerals are assigned to the same components as those described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 4D , and overlapping descriptions are omitted.

As shown in FIG. 5 , the touch member 200 -B includes the first sensor units SP1-B, the second sensor units SP2-B, the first connection unit CP1-B, and the second connection unit ( CP2-B) each may include a plurality of mesh lines.

Compared with FIGS. 4A to 4D , the second connection part CP2-B may have a mesh structure including a plurality of mesh lines. In this case, a plurality of contact holes CH1-1 and CH2-1 may be defined in the insulating layer ILD-1. The plurality of contact holes CH1-1 and CH2-1 may include a plurality of first contact holes CH1-1 and a plurality of second contact holes CH2-1.

Some mesh lines of the second sensor unit SP2-B may be respectively connected to some mesh lines of the second connection unit CP2-B through contact holes defined in the insulating layer ILD-1. One side of one second connection part CP2-B is connected to one second sensor part SP2-B through a plurality of first contact holes CH1-1, and one second connection part CP2-B The other side of B) may be connected to the other second sensor unit SP2-B through the plurality of second contact holes CH1 - 2 .

The electronic device 1000 -B according to an embodiment of the present invention includes the second connection part CP2-B having a mesh structure, so that the second connection part CP2-B may be formed of an opaque material, and the touch Flexibility of the member 200 -B may be improved. Meanwhile, this is illustrated by way of example, and the electronic device according to an embodiment of the present invention may have various structures, and is not limited to any one embodiment.

FIG. 6A is an enlarged plan view of region XX′ shown in FIG. 2 . FIG. 6B is an enlarged plan view of a region YY′ illustrated in FIG. 6A . 6A shows one first connection part CP1 and one second connection part CP2 crossing each other, and a part of the first sensor parts SP1 and a part of the second sensor parts SP2 adjacent to each of them. .

In FIG. 6A , mesh lines are omitted, and an open area is indicated by a solid line. Also, the first sensor parts SP1 and the first connection parts CP1 included in the first electrodes TE1 of FIGS. 6A and 6B are illustrated in shades for easy identification.

Hereinafter, for easy description, one first sensor unit SP1 and one second sensor unit SP2 will be described as a reference. Meanwhile, the same reference numerals are given to the same components as those described in FIGS. 1 to 5 , and overlapping descriptions are omitted.

Each of the first sensor unit SP1 and the second sensor unit SP2 includes a plurality of mesh lines MSL. The plurality of mesh lines MSL are respectively arranged in the third direction DR3 and the plurality of first mesh lines MSL1 extending in the fourth direction DR4 and each of the plurality of mesh lines MSL1 are arranged in the fourth direction DR4 and It includes a plurality of second mesh lines MSL2 extending in three directions DR3 .

In the present embodiment, the plurality of mesh lines MSL have partially disconnected regions. The disconnected regions define predetermined empty spaces within the touch member 200 (refer to FIG. 1 ).

The empty spaces may define incision patterns or boundaries, which will be described later. Accordingly, the shapes of the cutout patterns or boundaries may be defined as shapes on a plane of corresponding empty spaces.

Meanwhile, this is illustrated by way of example, and each of the first sensor unit SP1 and the second sensor unit SP2 may be conductive patterns having a bulk structure. In this case, the empty spaces may be openings defined in at least one portion of the integral conductive pattern.

The touch member 200 may be divided into various regions according to the arrangement of empty spaces. For example, the touch member 200 may be divided into a plurality of central areas and a peripheral area PA. One central area CA may be surrounded by the peripheral area PA.

The plurality of central regions is disposed at the center of each of the sensor units SP1 and SP2. The plurality of central regions may be arranged in a matrix shape defined by the third and fourth directions DR3 and DR4 .

A plurality of first cut-out patterns GP1 are defined in the central area CA. The plurality of first cut-out patterns GP1 may be arranged to be spaced apart from each other in one central area CA. The central area CA may correspond to the first area AR11 of the first sensor unit or the first area AR21 of the second sensor unit.

The peripheral area PA is adjacent to the plurality of center areas. The peripheral area PA may have a lattice shape defined by the third direction DR3 and the fourth direction DR4 . A second area AR12 of the first sensor unit, a second area AR22 of the second sensor unit, and a boundary BL may be defined in the peripheral area PA.

The first sensor unit SP1 and the second sensor unit SP2 are spaced apart from each other with the boundary BL interposed therebetween. The first sensor unit SP1 and the second sensor unit SP2 are electrically insulated by the boundary BL.

In the present exemplary embodiment, the boundary BL may have a straight line shape extending along the third direction DR3 or along the fourth direction DR4 . 6B shows a portion of the boundary BL extending along the third direction DR3. A portion of the boundary BL extending along the third direction DR3 is defined as a portion of each of some mesh lines among the plurality of first mesh lines MSL1 is cut off.

Meanwhile, a portion of the boundary BL extending along the fourth direction DR4 may be defined as a portion of each of some mesh lines among the plurality of second mesh lines MSL2 is cut off. The boundary BL according to an embodiment of the present invention may be defined in various forms, and is not limited to any one embodiment.

Each of the first regions AR11 and AR21 of the first sensor unit and the second sensor unit may have a rectangular shape defined by a plurality of sides extending in the third direction DR3 and the fourth direction DR4, respectively. can The plurality of first cut-out patterns GP1 are arranged to be spaced apart from each other in each of the first regions AR11 and AR21 of the first sensor unit and the second sensor unit, respectively, in the third direction DR3 and the fourth direction. It can be arranged in a matrix shape defined by (DR4).

Each of the plurality of first cutout patterns GP1 may have a closed loop shape. One first cut-out pattern electrically insulates mesh lines inside the first cut-out pattern and mesh lines outside the first cut-out pattern.

In the present embodiment, each of the first sensor unit SP1 and the second sensor unit SP2 may include a plurality of floating patterns FLP and a peripheral portion. The plurality of first cutout patterns GP1 defines a shape of each of the plurality of floating patterns FLP.

The mesh lines inside one first cut-out pattern may correspond to one floating pattern. In the present exemplary embodiment, each of the plurality of first cut-out patterns GP1 has a rectangular frame shape. Meanwhile, this is illustrated by way of example, and the shape of each of the plurality of first cut-out patterns GP1 may be a circle, an ellipse, or a polygon, a circle, or an oval, and is not limited to any one embodiment.

The plurality of first cut-out patterns GP1 separate the plurality of floating patterns FLP from peripheral portions. Mesh lines disposed inside each of the plurality of first cut-out patterns GP1 define a floating pattern and are electrically connected to each other, and mesh lines MSL disposed outside each of the plurality of first cut-out patterns GP1 ) define the periphery and are electrically connected to each other.

Each of the first sensor unit SP1 and the second sensor unit SP2 senses a touch applied from the outside through the periphery. The plurality of floating patterns FLP may be electrically separated from the surroundings to be less affected by electrical signals applied to each of the first sensor unit SP1 and the second sensor unit SP2 .

Accordingly, it is possible to prevent a problem caused by the plurality of floating patterns FLP electrically interacting with electrodes disposed under the first sensor unit SP1 and the second sensor unit SP2 . For example, as an electrical signal transmitted to the first and second sensor units SP1 and SP2 interacts with an electrical signal transmitted to a pixel electrode disposed under the first and second sensor units SP1 and SP2, Generated noise and the like may be reduced.

The second areas AR12 and AR22 of the first sensor unit and the second sensor unit are respectively adjacent to the first areas AR11 and AR21 of the first sensor unit and the second sensor unit, respectively. The second regions AR12 and AR22 of each of the first sensor unit and the second sensor unit may surround the first regions AR11 and AR21 of each of the first sensor unit and the second sensor unit, respectively.

In the present embodiment, each of the second areas AR12 and AR22 of the first sensor unit and the second sensor unit is a square of each of the first areas AR11 and AR21 of the first sensor unit and the second sensor unit, respectively. It can enclose the shape. For example, each of the second regions AR12 and AR22 of the first sensor unit and the second sensor unit may have a rectangular frame shape. At this time, each of the second regions AR12 and AR22 of the first sensor unit and the second sensor unit covers all or part of each of the first regions AR11 and AR21 of the first sensor unit and the second sensor unit, respectively. It may include enclosing cases. Meanwhile, this is illustrated by way of example, and the second areas AR12 and AR22 of the first sensor unit and the second sensor unit are respectively the first areas AR11 and AR21 of the first sensor unit and the second sensor unit, respectively. ) may have various shapes if adjacent to, and is not limited to any one embodiment.

The second area AR12 of the first sensor unit and the second area AR22 of the second sensor unit may contact the boundary BL, respectively. The second area AR12 of the first sensor unit and the second area AR22 of the second sensor unit may face each other with a boundary BL interposed therebetween.

A plurality of second cutout patterns GP2 are defined in each of the second regions AR12 and AR22 of the first sensor unit and the second sensor unit, respectively. The plurality of second cutout patterns GP2 may be arranged to be spaced apart from each other in each of the second regions AR12 and AR22 of the first sensor unit and the second sensor unit, respectively. The plurality of second cutout patterns GP2 are spaced apart from the plurality of first cutout patterns GP1 .

Each of the plurality of second cutout patterns GP2 may have a shape in which a portion of the closed curve is cut off. For example, a shape of each of the plurality of second cut-out patterns GP2 may be a shape in which a portion of a closed curved shape of each of the plurality of first cut-out patterns GP1 is cut off.

Specifically, each of the plurality of second cut-out patterns GP2 may have a partially cut off circular shape, a partially cut off quadrangular shape, a partially cut off polygonal shape, or a partially cut off oval shape. In the present exemplary embodiment, each of the plurality of second cut-out patterns GP2 may have a rectangular shape in which a portion is cut off.

Meanwhile, each of the plurality of second cutout patterns GP2 may be arranged in various ways. Each of the plurality of second cutout patterns GP2 may be arranged to have the same or symmetrical shape as an adjacent second cutout pattern.

In the present exemplary embodiment, the plurality of second cutout patterns GP2 are disposed in the same shape and in the same direction. For example, as shown in FIG. 5B , one cut end of one second cut-out pattern GP2 defined in the second area AR22 of the second sensor unit is disposed toward the boundary BL.

In this case, one second cut-out pattern GP2 defined in the second area AR12 of the first sensor unit also has the same shape. Accordingly, one cut end of the second cut-out pattern GP2 defined in the second area AR12 of the first sensor unit is disposed toward the first area AR11 of the first sensor unit.

Meanwhile, this is illustrated by way of example, and each of the plurality of second cut-out patterns GP2 may be arranged in various shapes and in various manners, and is not limited to any one embodiment.

Unlike the plurality of first cutout patterns GP1 , the plurality of second cutout patterns GP2 may not form a floating pattern. Among the plurality of mesh lines MSL, mesh lines disposed in the second areas AR12 and AR22 of the first sensor unit and the second sensor unit are electrically connected to each other. In contrast, as described above, in the first regions AR11 and AR21 of each of the first sensor unit and the second sensor unit, a plurality of floating patterns electrically separated by the plurality of first cutout patterns GP1 are provided. (FLP) may be present.

Referring to FIG. 6A , the electronic device according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a plurality of second cut-out patterns, so that patterns corresponding to the plurality of first cut-out patterns GP1 are formed by the first sensor unit and the second sensor. It may be seen that the first sensor unit and the second sensor unit, which are peripheral portions of the first areas AR11 and AR21, respectively, are continuously arranged in the second areas AR12 and AR22, respectively.

There may be a difference between external light incident on the electronic device being reflected by the plurality of mesh lines MSL and being reflected by the first and second cutout patterns GP1 and GP2 corresponding to empty spaces. The electronic device 1000 according to an embodiment of the present invention is similar to the plurality of first incision patterns GP1 in the second regions AR12 and AR22 in which the plurality of first incision patterns GP1 are not disposed. By defining the plurality of second incision patterns GP2 , a visual difference between the first regions AR11 and AR21 and the second regions AR12 and AR22 may be improved.

Meanwhile, this is illustrated by way of example, and each of the first sensor unit SP1 and the second sensor unit SP2 according to an embodiment of the present invention may be a conductive pattern having a bulk structure. In this case, each of the plurality of first and second cutout patterns GP1 and GP2 and the boundary BL may be openings defined in at least a portion of an integral conductive pattern. The electronic device according to an embodiment of the present invention may include various embodiments, and is not limited to any one embodiment.

7A is an enlarged plan view of a part of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present invention. 7B is an enlarged plan view of YY'' of FIG. 7A.

In FIG. 7A , mesh lines are omitted for ease of description, and empty spaces are illustrated with solid lines. 7A shows a region corresponding to FIG. 6A . In addition, for easy identification, the first sensor unit SP1-1 and the first connection unit CP1-1 are illustrated in shades in FIGS. 7A and 7B . Hereinafter, an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 7A and 7B . Meanwhile, the same reference numerals are given to the same components as those described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 6B , and duplicate descriptions are omitted.

7A and 7B , each of the first sensor unit SP1-1 and the second sensor unit SP2-1 may further include a plurality of third cutout patterns GP3. The plurality of third cutout patterns GP3 is defined in the peripheral area PA. In detail, the plurality of third cutout patterns GP3 may be defined in each of the second regions AR12 and AR22 .

The plurality of third cutout patterns GP3 are spaced apart from the plurality of first cutout patterns GP1 . Each of the plurality of third cut-out patterns GP3 may have a cut-off shape. Specifically, when one third cut-out pattern is connected to the cut-out portion in one second cut-out pattern, one first cut-out pattern may be formed.

The plurality of third cutout patterns GP3 may be respectively connected to the plurality of second cutout patterns GP2 to define one spatial pattern SSP. Meanwhile, in the present embodiment, all of the space patterns SSP may be arranged to have the same shape.

Accordingly, some spatial patterns may be connected to the boundary BL. For example, some spatial patterns arranged in the fourth direction DR4 among the spatial patterns arranged in the second area AR12 of the first sensor unit and a space arranged in the second area AR22 of the second sensor unit Some spatial patterns among the patterns may be connected to the boundary BL.

As shown in FIG. 7A , even if a plurality of spatial patterns SSP having the same shape are provided, some spatial patterns SSP1 may be connected to the boundary BL according to an arrangement position, and some spatial patterns SSP2 may be connected to the boundary according to the arrangement position. (BL) and may be spaced apart. In addition, the partial spatial pattern SSP3 may be disposed such that the disconnected portion is adjacent to the boundary BL, and the partial spatial pattern SSP3 may be disposed such that the disconnected portion is farther from the boundary BL.

Referring to FIG. 7B , the plurality of third cutout patterns GP3 compensates for an empty space defined by the plurality of second cutout patterns GP2 . A total of empty spaces defined by one space pattern SSP may be substantially the same as an empty space defined by one first cutout pattern among the plurality of first cutout patterns GP1 .

7B illustrates a portion VP that is cut in comparison with the first cut-out pattern among the second cut-out patterns. The cut portion VP may have substantially the same area as one third cut pattern and may have the same shape.

The cut portion VP is cut off on a cut pattern defined by a gap between the mesh lines, and substantially corresponds to an area where the mesh lines are disposed. The mesh lines disposed in the second area AR22 of the second sensor unit may be connected to each other by the mesh lines disposed in the disconnected portion VP, and an electrically separated floating pattern FLP may not be formed. Accordingly, a decrease in conductivity in the second regions AR12 and AR22 may be minimized.

The plurality of third cutout patterns GP3 are defined in each of the second regions AR12 and AR22 to compensate for an empty space. The total sum of the empty spaces of the plurality of third cutout patterns GP3 and the plurality of second cutout patterns GP2 in the peripheral area PA is a plurality of the plurality of cutout patterns in the corresponding area of the central area CA. It may be substantially the same as the total sum of empty spaces due to the first cutout patterns GP1 .

Accordingly, the similarity between the external light reflection effect from the plurality of first cutout patterns GP1 and the external light reflection effect from the space patterns SSP may be improved. The electronic device according to an embodiment of the present invention further includes a plurality of third cutout patterns, such that the first regions AR11 and AR21 of the first sensor unit and the second sensor unit, respectively, and the first sensor unit and the second The effect of improving the sense of heterogeneity between the second regions AR12 and AR22 of each of the sensor units may be improved.

Meanwhile, this is illustrated by way of example, and each of the first sensor unit SP1-1 and the second sensor unit SP2-1 according to an embodiment of the present invention may be a conductive pattern having a bulk structure. In this case, each of the first to third cutout patterns GP1 , GP2 , GP3 and the boundary BL may be openings defined in at least a portion of the integral conductive pattern. The electronic device according to an embodiment of the present invention may include various embodiments, and is not limited to any one embodiment.

8A is an enlarged plan view of a part of a comparative example for the present invention. 8B is an enlarged plan view of a part of an embodiment of the present invention. 8C is an enlarged plan view of a part of an embodiment of the present invention.

Hereinafter, the sensor units according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. 8A to 8C . On the other hand, the same reference numerals are given to the same components as those described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 7B , and repeated descriptions will be omitted.

8A to 8C show a region corresponding to XX' of FIG. 2 . Also, empty spaces defining the boundaries BL and BL-E or the incision patterns GP1-E, GP1, GP2, and GP3 are shown with solid lines in FIGS. 8A to 8C .

As shown in FIG. 8A , a boundary BL-E is defined between the first sensor unit SP1-E and the second sensor unit SP2-E of the comparative embodiment, and the first sensor unit SP1-E ) and the second sensor unit SP2-E are spaced apart from each other with respect to the boundary BL-E.

At this time, the first sensor unit SP1-E includes a first area AR11 and a second area AR12, and the second sensor unit SP2-E also includes the first area AR21 and the second area AR21 and the second area AR21. AR22). A plurality of first cutout patterns GP1-E are defined in each of the first regions AR11 and AR21 of the first sensor unit and the second sensor unit, respectively. The plurality of first cutout patterns GP1 -E may correspond to the plurality of first cutout patterns GP1 described above.

Meanwhile, a separate incision pattern is not defined in the second regions AR12 and AR22 of the comparative example. Accordingly, the second regions AR12 and AR22 of each of the first sensor unit and the second sensor unit of the comparative embodiment are filled with a plurality of mesh lines, and spaces in which some of the mesh lines are cut off may be omitted.

From the perspective of the peripheral area PA, only an empty space corresponding to the predetermined boundary BL-E is defined, and a separate empty space is not defined between the boundary BL-E and the central areas CA.

In the process of using the electronic device, external light may be incident on the electronic device from the outside of the electronic device. As external light is incident on components disposed in the electronic device, an optical action such as reflection/transmission may occur.

In this case, reflection patterns when external light is incident on a portion made of mesh lines and when incident on an empty space may be different from each other. For example, when external light is incident on a space made of mesh lines, most of the external light is reflected and relatively brightly recognized by the user.

On the other hand, when the external light is incident on the empty space, the reflectance of the external light is relatively decreased, so that the user can visually recognize the external light relatively darkly. The greater the difference in area or distribution between the empty space and the space where the mesh lines exist, the greater the sense of heterogeneity felt by the user between the empty space and the space where the mesh lines exist.

In the comparative embodiment, the empty spaces are arranged to be concentrated in the central areas CA, and relatively undefined in the peripheral area PA except for the boundary BL-E. The boundary BL-E is defined to be spaced apart from the central areas CA by a considerable distance. Accordingly, the user may feel a large sense of heterogeneity between the central area CA and the peripheral area PA, and visibility of the boundary BL-E may be increased.

Alternatively, as shown in FIG. 8B , the electronic device according to an exemplary embodiment further includes a plurality of second cutout patterns GP2. The plurality of second cutout patterns GP2 are defined in the second areas AR12 and AR22 of the peripheral area PA.

Each of the plurality of second cut-out patterns GP2 has shapes similar to those of the plurality of first cut-out patterns GP1 . Compared with the comparative embodiment shown in FIG. 8A , the empty space of the embodiment shown in FIG. 8B is relatively the first regions AR11 and AR21 of the first sensor unit and the second sensor unit, and the first sensor unit and It may be evenly distributed in the second areas AR12 and AR22 of each of the second sensor units.

Accordingly, it may be difficult to distinguish between the first regions AR11 and AR21 of each of the first sensor unit and the second sensor unit and the second regions AR12 and AR22 of each of the first sensor unit and the second sensor unit. there is. In an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present invention, first regions AR11 and AR21 of each of the first sensor unit and the second sensor unit sensed by the user and second areas of each of the first sensor unit and the second sensor unit are provided. The sense of heterogeneity between (AR12, AR22) can be improved.

In addition, since the boundary BL between the first sensor unit SP1 and the second sensor unit SP2 is defined between the plurality of second cutout patterns GP2 , the boundary between the boundary BL and the boundary BL of heterogeneity can be reduced. Accordingly, it may be relatively difficult for the user to distinguish the boundary BL, so that the problem of the boundary BL being recognized may be improved.

As shown in FIG. 8C , the electronic device according to an embodiment of the present invention may further include a plurality of third cut-out patterns GP3. Each of the plurality of third cutout patterns GP3 is defined in each of the first sensor unit SP1 and the second sensor unit SP2 in the second areas AR12 and AR22, respectively. Each of the plurality of third cutout patterns GP3 may be connected to each of the plurality of second cutout patterns GP2 to define one spatial pattern SSP.

Accordingly, the effect of the empty spaces in the peripheral area PA on the external light reflection and the effect of the empty spaces in the central areas CA on the external light reflection may be similar. The electronic device further includes a plurality of third cut-out patterns, so that a sense of heterogeneity between the first areas AR11 and AR21 and the second areas AR12 and AR22 and between the central areas CA and the peripheral area PA can improve the effect of improving the heterogeneity of

9A is an enlarged plan view of a part of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present invention. 9B is a diagram schematically illustrating a part of the configuration shown in FIG. 9A. Meanwhile, the same reference numerals are given to the same components as those described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 8C , and overlapping descriptions are omitted. On the other hand, for easy explanation, some patterns among the plurality of cut-out patterns are given withdrawal numbers and will be described by way of example.

Each of the plurality of second cutout patterns GP2-1A and GP2-1B may have shapes similar to those of the plurality of first cutout patterns GP1 . Each of the plurality of second incision patterns GP2-1A and GP2-1B may have the same shape or different shapes.

Meanwhile, as shown in FIG. 9A , the plurality of second cut-out patterns GP2-1A and GP2-1B and the plurality of third cut-out patterns GP3-1A and GP3-1B have various shapes in the peripheral area ( PA) can be placed. For example, each of the plurality of second cutout patterns GP2-1A and GP2-1B may have the same shape, and may be arranged symmetrically with adjacent cutout patterns or may be randomly arranged. Symmetry may include rotational symmetry, line symmetry, and point symmetry.

9A illustrates an embodiment in which the plurality of second cut-out patterns GP2-1A and GP2-1B are line-symmetrical with the cut-out patterns facing the boundary BL. In this case, a pattern in which the plurality of second cut-out patterns GP2-1A and GP2-1B and the plurality of third cut-out patterns GP3-1A, GP3-1B are connected to each other faces the boundary BL as a reference. line symmetry can be achieved.

For example, the second cut-out patterns disposed in the second area AR12 of the first sensor unit and the second cut-out patterns disposed at the second area AR22 of the second sensor unit may have line symmetry around an adjacent boundary. can The plurality of second cut-out patterns GP2-1B and the plurality of third cut-out patterns GP3-1B of the first sensor unit SP1-2 include a plurality of second cut-out patterns GP3-1B of the second sensor unit SP2-2. Each of the cutout patterns GP2-1A and the plurality of third cutout patterns GP3-1A may be line-symmetric with respect to the boundary BL.

In addition, each of the plurality of second cutout patterns GP2-1A and GP2-1B is connected to each of the plurality of third cutout patterns GP3-1A and GP3-1B to form one space pattern SSP-1A, respectively. , SSP-1B) can be defined. The spatial pattern SSP-1B disposed on the first sensor unit SP1-2 may be formed with the spatial pattern SSP-1A disposed on the second sensor unit SP2-2 facing the boundary BL interposed therebetween. may be asymmetric.

As shown in FIG. 9B , the second cut-out patterns GP2-1B disposed in the second area AR12 of the first sensor unit and the second cut-out patterns disposed in the second area AR22 of the second sensor unit (GP2-1A) can achieve line symmetry around an adjacent boundary. In addition, the third cut-out patterns GP3-1B disposed in the second area AR12 of the first sensor unit and the second cut-out patterns GP3-1A disposed in the second area AR22 of the second sensor unit are Line symmetry can be achieved around adjacent boundaries.

Accordingly, the spatial pattern SSP-1B disposed in the second area AR12 of the first sensor unit and the spatial pattern SSP-1A disposed in the second area AR22 of the second sensor unit are adjacent to the boundary BL. Line symmetry can be achieved around Meanwhile, this is illustrated by way of example, and includes a plurality of second cut-out patterns GP2-1A and GP2-1B, a plurality of second cut-out patterns GP2-1 and a plurality of third cut-out patterns GP3-1. ) may be arranged in various forms, respectively, and is not limited to any one embodiment.

Meanwhile, each of the first sensor unit SP1 - 2 and the second sensor unit SP2 - 2 may further include at least one fourth cutout pattern GP4 . The fourth cut-out pattern GP4 is defined in an area adjacent to the first connection part CP1 of the first sensor part SP1-2 or adjacent to the second connection part CP2 of the second sensor part SP2-1. It can be defined in the area to be Accordingly, the fourth cut-out pattern GP4 of the second sensor unit SP2-2 may be defined in a corner area facing the neighboring second sensor unit SP2-2 among the second sensor units SP2-2. can

The fourth cutout pattern GP4 may be defined to be spaced apart from the boundary BL. The fourth cut-out pattern GP4 may correspond to a partial shape of one first cut-out pattern. Also, the fourth cut-out pattern GP4 may correspond to a partial shape of one second cut-out pattern.

The first sensor unit SP1 - 2 and the second sensor unit SP2 - 2 further include the fourth cut-out pattern GP4 , so that the area in which the area change occurs among the second areas AR12 and AR22 is also predetermined. Let the empty space of is defined. Accordingly, it is possible to prevent a problem in that the first regions AR11 and AR21 and the second regions AR12 and AR22 are distinguished and recognized by the user by improving the sense of heterogeneity with adjacent regions even in a relatively small area.

10A is an enlarged plan view of a part of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 10B is an enlarged plan view of YY''' of FIG. 10A. FIG. 10C is a diagram schematically illustrating a part of the configuration shown in FIG. 10A.

For ease of explanation, a region corresponding to XX' of FIG. 2 is shown in FIG. 10A. Also, in FIG. 10A, mesh lines are omitted, and cutout patterns and empty spaces are shown as solid lines. In addition, for ease of explanation, the first sensor unit SP1-3 and the first connection unit CP1 are illustrated in shades in FIGS. 10A and 10B .

Hereinafter, an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 10A to 10C . Meanwhile, the same reference numerals are given to the same components as those described in FIGS. 1 to 8 , and duplicate descriptions are omitted.

Some of the plurality of second cutout patterns GP2 - 2 and the plurality of third cutout patterns GP3 - 2 may be connected to the boundary BL. In the present exemplary embodiment, the plurality of third cutout patterns GP3 - 2 may be connected to the boundary BL.

At least some of the plurality of second cutout patterns GP2-2 of the first sensor unit SP1-3 may be rotationally symmetrical to each other. For example, the second cut-out patterns aligned along the third direction DR3 among the plurality of second cut-out patterns GP2-2 of the first sensor unit SP1-3 and the fourth direction DR4 The second cut-out patterns aligned along the pattern have the same shape when rotated at a predetermined rotation angle.

FIG. 10B exemplarily illustrates spatial patterns SSP-2A and SSP-2B disposed in the YY′′ area among the spatial patterns SSP-2. As shown in FIG. 10B , the spatial pattern SSP-2A disposed in the YY'' area among the spatial patterns SSP-2 and defined in the second area AR22 of the second sensor unit and the second space pattern SSP-2A of the first sensor unit The spatial patterns SSP - 2B defined in the area AR12 may be rotationally symmetric to each other.

In FIG. 10C , only some configurations of the spatial patterns SSP-2A and SSP-2B are illustrated for easy explanation. As shown in FIG. 10C , the second cut-out pattern GP2-2A defined in the second area AR22 of the second sensor unit and the second cut-out pattern GP2 defined in the second area AR12 of the first sensor unit -2B) does not form line symmetry around the boundary BL.

However, when the second cut-out pattern GP2-2A defined in the second area AR12 of the first sensor unit is rotated at a rotation angle of 180 degrees in the direction of the arrow, the second cut-out pattern GP2-2A defined in the second area AR22 of the second sensor unit is rotated. 2 It may have the same shape as the incision pattern GP2-2B. Meanwhile, this is illustrated by way of example, and the rotational symmetry angle between the second cut-out pattern GP2-2A and the second cut-out pattern GP2-2B may be various angles, and is not limited to any one embodiment. .

Referring back to FIGS. 10A to 10C , each of the plurality of third cutout patterns GP3 - 2 connects between the boundary BL and each of the plurality of second cutout patterns GP2 - 2 to form one space. A pattern (SSP-2) can be defined. Accordingly, as shown in FIG. 9B , the empty space may be continuously defined by the boundary BL and the space pattern SSP-2.

As the boundary BL is connected to the plurality of second and third incision patterns GP2-2 and GP3-2, the boundary BL and the second and third incision patterns GP2-2 and GP3 are connected. -2) can be recognized as one continuous empty space. The boundary BL and the spatial pattern SSP - 2 connected to the boundary BL may have a high morphological similarity to the plurality of first cutout patterns GP1 .

Meanwhile, among the spatial patterns SSP - 2 , the spatial patterns facing each other with the boundary BL interposed therebetween may also be rotationally symmetric to each other. Meanwhile, this is illustrated by way of example, and the plurality of second cut-out patterns GP2-2 and the plurality of third cut-out patterns GP3-2 may be arranged in various shapes, and in any one embodiment, not limited

The cutout pattern SSP-2 connected to the boundary BL may make it easier for a user to recognize the boundary as a part of the spatial pattern. Accordingly, the electronic device according to an embodiment of the present invention includes the cutout pattern SSP-2 connected to the boundary BL, and thus the boundary between the first and second sensor units SP1-3 and SP2-3. The problem that (BL) is visually recognized can be improved.

Meanwhile, this is illustrated by way of example, and each of the first sensor unit SP1-3 and the second sensor unit SP2-3 according to an embodiment of the present invention may be a conductive pattern having a bulk structure. In this case, each of the plurality of first to third cutout patterns GP1 , GP2-2 , and GP3-2 and the boundary BL may be openings defined in at least a portion of an integral conductive pattern. The electronic device according to an embodiment of the present invention may include various embodiments, and is not limited to any one embodiment.

11 is an enlarged plan view of a partial region of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present invention. For ease of explanation, a region corresponding to XX' of FIG. 2 is shown in FIG. 11 . In addition, in FIG. 11 , the cutout patterns are illustrated by solid lines, and the first sensor unit SP1-3 and the first connection unit CP1 are illustrated by shade.

11 , each of the first sensor unit SP1 and the second sensor unit SP2 is connected to a plurality of first spatial patterns SSP1 not connected to the boundary BL and the boundary BL. A plurality of second spatial patterns SSP2 may be included.

Each of the plurality of first space patterns SSP1 may be defined by a second cut-out pattern and a third cut-out pattern respectively disposed to be spaced apart from the boundary BL. Each of the plurality of second space patterns SSP2 may be defined by a second cutout pattern disposed to be spaced apart from the boundary BL and a third cutout pattern connecting the boundary BL and the second cutout pattern.

11 , each of the plurality of second cutout patterns GP2 (refer to FIG. 7A ) or the plurality of third cutout patterns GP3 (refer to FIG. 7B ) may be arranged in various ways. In the electronic device according to an embodiment of the present invention, the cutout patterns may have various shapes as long as they are similar to the shapes of the plurality of first cutout patterns GP1 , and adjacent shapes may be arranged to be different from each other.

The electronic device according to an embodiment of the present invention includes the cutout patterns arranged in various ways, thereby improving the problem that the boundary BL is visually recognized and reducing the heterogeneity between the central areas CA and the peripheral areas PA. can be improved

12 is an enlarged plan view of a portion of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present invention. 13A to 13C are plan views illustrating an enlarged area ZZ′ of FIG. 12 .

In FIG. 12 , patterns defined as empty spaces are illustrated with solid lines, and in FIGS. 13A to 13C , patterns defined as empty spaces are illustrated. In addition, mesh lines are omitted in FIGS. 12 to 13C , and the first sensor unit SP1 - 5 and the first connection unit CP1 corresponding to the first electrode are illustrated by shading for easy explanation. Meanwhile, although the same region is illustrated in FIGS. 13A to 13C for easy explanation, the display of the virtual region or the display of the boundary is partially omitted.

Hereinafter, an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 12 to 13C . Meanwhile, the same reference numerals are assigned to the same components as those described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 11 , and overlapping descriptions will be omitted.

As described above, the electronic device includes a plurality of center areas CA and a peripheral area PA on a plane view. Each of the plurality of central areas CA is defined in each of the first sensor unit SP1 - 5 and the second sensor unit SP2 - 5 .

The peripheral area PA is adjacent to each of the plurality of center areas CA. In the present embodiment, the peripheral area PA may have an integral shape surrounding each of the plurality of center areas CA. A plurality of first incision patterns GP1 are defined in each of the plurality of central areas CA, and a boundary BL-1 is defined in the peripheral area PA.

12 and 13A, the boundary BL-1 between the first sensor unit SP1-5 and the second sensor unit SP2-5 according to an embodiment of the present invention is zigzag. -zag) may have a shape. The boundary BL - 1 is defined in the peripheral area PA, protrudes toward the first sensor unit SP1 - 5 , and then protrudes toward the second sensor unit SP2 - 5 .

Meanwhile, the peripheral area PA according to the present embodiment may be defined by various methods. For example, as shown in FIG. 13B , the peripheral area PA includes a boundary BL-1 and a plurality of protruding areas PR1 and PR2 defined by the plurality of center areas CA. can be defined as

Accordingly, the first sensor unit SP1 - 5 may include one central area CA and a plurality of protruding areas PR1 adjacent thereto. Likewise, the second sensor unit SP2 - 5 may include one central area CA and a plurality of protruding areas PR2 adjacent thereto.

The plurality of protrusion areas PR1 of the first sensor unit and the plurality of protrusion areas PR2 of the second sensor unit are alternately arranged along the fourth direction DR4 . The plurality of protrusion areas PR1 of the first sensor unit and the plurality of protrusion areas PR2 of the second sensor unit face each other with a boundary BL-1 interposed therebetween. The plurality of protrusion areas PR1 of the first sensor unit and the plurality of protrusion areas PR2 of the second sensor unit may be disposed to engage with each other along the boundary BL-1.

Each of the plurality of protrusion areas PR1 of the first sensor unit SP1 - 5 may be divided into a first sub area SA11 and a second sub area SA12 connected to each other. The first sub area SA11 of the first sensor unit is adjacent to the center area CA of the first sensor unit SP1 - 5 , and the second sub area SA21 of the first sensor unit is located at the second sensor unit SP1 - 5) adjacent to the central area CA.

Similarly, each of the plurality of protrusion areas PR2 of the second sensor unit SP2 - 5 may be divided into a first sub area SA21 and a second sub area SA22 connected to each other. The first sub area SA21 of the second sensor unit is adjacent to the center area CA of the second sensor unit SP2-5, and the second sub area SA22 of the second sensor unit is located at the first sensor unit SP1 - 5) adjacent to the central area CA.

The second sub-area SA12 of the first sensor unit includes the first sub-area SA11 of the first sensor unit, the first sub-area SA1 of the second sensor unit SP1 - 5 , and the second sensor unit SP1- 5) may be surrounded by the central area CA. Similarly, the second sub area SA22 of the second sensor unit is a center of the first sub area SA11 of the first sensor unit, the first sub area SA21 of the second sensor unit, and the second sensor unit SP1 - 5 . may be surrounded by a region CA.

A width of each of the first sub-regions SA11 and SA21 in the fourth direction DR4 may be greater than a width of each of the second sub-regions SA12 and SA22 in the fourth direction DR4 . Accordingly, the boundary BL-1 may be defined as a zigzag shape having a stepped shape. In this case, a second cutout pattern GP2-3 may be defined in each of the first sub-area SA11 of the first sensor unit and the first sub-area SA21 of the second sensor unit. The second cutout pattern GP2 - 3 may be connected to the boundary BL - 1 .

The peripheral area PA according to an embodiment of the present invention may be defined by various methods. As described above, the peripheral area PA includes the boundary BL-1 and the second cut-out pattern GP2-3 and the third cut-out pattern GP3 defined between the boundary BL-1 and the central area CA. -3) can be defined.

Accordingly, the boundary BL-1 is defined separately from the second cut-out pattern GP2-3 and the third cut-out pattern GP3-3, and the second cut-out pattern GP2-3 and the third cut-out pattern GP3 are defined separately. -3) may be defined as being connected to the boundary BL-1, respectively.

A shape in which the third cut-out pattern GP3-3 and the boundary BL-1 are connected in each of the second sub-regions SA21 and SA22 may substantially correspond to the shape of the second cut-out pattern GP2-3. there is. That is, a portion of the boundary BL-1 and the third cut-out pattern GP3-3 connected thereto may have substantially the same shape as the second cut-out pattern GP2-3.

As illustrated in FIG. 13B , a third cutout pattern GP3 - 3 may be defined in each of the second sub area SA21 of the first sensor unit and the second sub area SA22 of the second sensor unit. The third cutout pattern GP3 - 3 may be connected to the boundary BL - 1 .

Alternatively, as described above, the peripheral area PA may be defined by the second cut-out pattern GP2-3 and the third cut-out pattern GP3-3. The boundary BL-1 may be defined by the second cut-out pattern GP2-3 and the third cut-out pattern GP3-3.

In this case, the boundary BL-1 is defined by connecting a portion of the second cut-out pattern GP2-3 and the third cut-out pattern GP3-3. A detailed description thereof will be provided later.

The boundary BL-1 or the first sensor unit SP1-5 and the second sensor unit between the first sensor unit SP1-5 and the second sensor unit SP2-5 according to an embodiment of the present invention The shape of SP2-5 may have various shapes according to the shape or arrangement of the plurality of second cut-out patterns GP2-3 and the plurality of third cut-out patterns GP3-3, respectively.

Meanwhile, as illustrated in FIG. 13C , the peripheral area PA may be defined by a plurality of group patterns GRP arranged along the fourth direction DR4 . A plurality of group patterns arranged in the third direction DR3 or the fourth direction DR4 may be defined in the peripheral area PA.

13C shows group patterns arranged along the fourth direction DR4 , and the plurality of group patterns GRP includes the central area CA of the first sensor unit SP1 - 5 and the second sensor unit SP2 . -5) is disposed between the central areas CA, and is connected to each other.

The boundary BL - 1 may be defined within the plurality of group patterns GRP. A detailed description thereof will be given later.

14 is a plan view illustrating a region KK′ of FIG. 13A. 15A is a diagram illustrating a partial configuration of FIG. 13C. 15B is a diagram illustrating a comparative example of some configurations shown in FIG. 15A. 16A to 16C are diagrams schematically illustrating some of the components illustrated in FIG. 15A .

14 shows in detail patterns defined by actual mesh lines and empty spaces. In this case, color is added to some of the patterns for easy identification. One group pattern (GRP) is shown in FIG. 15A, and a modified pattern corresponding to the group pattern (GRP) is shown in FIG. 15B. Hereinafter, cutting patterns according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. 14 to 16C .

14 , the first to third cutout patterns GP1 , GP2-3 , and GP3-3 are defined by cutting a portion of the mesh lines MSL. The second cut-out pattern GP2-3 and the third cut-out pattern GP3-3 are disposed to be connected to each other, and in areas around the second cut-out pattern GP2-3 and the third cut-out pattern GP3-3, Mesh lines MSL are disposed.

As described above, the boundary BL-1 (refer to FIG. 13A ) may be defined as the second cut-out pattern GP2-3 and the third cut-out pattern GP3-3 are connected to each other. At least a portion of each of the plurality of second cutout patterns GP2 - 3 and the plurality of third cutout patterns GP3 - 3 is connected to each other to define a boundary BL - 1 .

Meanwhile, this is illustrated by way of example, and each of the first sensor unit SP1 - 5 and the second sensor unit SP2 - 5 according to an embodiment of the present invention may be a conductive pattern having a bulk structure. In this case, the plurality of first to third cut-out patterns GP1 , GP2-3 , and GP3-3 and the boundary BL-1 may each be openings defined in at least a portion of an integral conductive pattern. The electronic device according to an embodiment of the present invention may include various embodiments, and is not limited to any one embodiment.

Meanwhile, the second cut-out pattern GP2-3 and the third cut-out pattern GP3-3 shown in FIG. 14 constitute the group pattern GRP. As illustrated in FIG. 15A , the group pattern GRP is arranged along the fourth direction DR4 among the second cutout patterns GP2 and first to fourth adjacent to the first area AR11 of the first sensor unit. The fifth to eighth patterns arranged along the fourth direction DR4 among the patterns PT1 , PT2 , PT3 , and PT4 and the second cut-out patterns GP2 and adjacent to the first area AR21 of the second sensor unit (PT5, PT6, PT7, PT8), the ninth to twelfth patterns PT9, PT10, PT11, and PT12 extending along the third direction DR3 among the third incision patterns GP3, and the third incision Thirteenth to sixteenth patterns PT13 , PT14 , PT15 , and PT16 extending along the fourth direction DR4 among the patterns GP3 are included.

The first to fourth patterns PT1 , PT2 , PT3 , and PT4 and the fifth to eighth patterns PT5 , PT6 , PT7 , and PT8 face each other in the third direction DR3 . The first to fourth patterns PT1, PT2, PT3, and PT4 and the fifth to eighth patterns PT5, PT6, PT7, and PT8 are adjacent to the plurality of first incision patterns GP1 in the third direction ( DR3) and the fourth direction DR4 may be aligned.

The ninth to twelfth patterns PT9, PT10, PT11, and PT12 include the first to fourth patterns PT1, PT2, PT3, and PT4 and the fifth to eighth patterns PT5, PT6, PT7, and PT8. connect each Accordingly, the first pattern PT1 and the fifth pattern PT5, the second pattern PT2 and the sixth pattern PT6, and the third pattern PT3 and the seventh pattern PT6 facing each other in the third direction DR3 The pattern PT7 and the fourth pattern PT4 and the eighth pattern PT8 are connected by the ninth to twelfth patterns PT9, PT10, PT11, and PT12.

Meanwhile, the ninth to twelfth patterns PT9 , PT10 , PT11 , and PT12 overlap each other in the fourth direction DR4 . In the present exemplary embodiment, the ninth to twelfth patterns PT9 , PT10 , PT11 , and PT12 may be aligned along the fourth direction DR4 .

In the present embodiment, each of the third cut-out patterns connects adjacent second cut-out patterns. For example, the thirteenth to sixteenth patterns PT13 , PT14 , PT15 , and PT16 may include some adjacent patterns among the first to fourth patterns PT1 , PT2 , PT3 and PT4 and fifth to eighth patterns. Among the PT5, PT6, PT7, and PT8, some adjacent patterns may be connected.

In the present embodiment, the thirteenth pattern PT13 connects the first pattern PT1 and the second pattern PT2 , and the fourteenth pattern PT14 connects the sixth pattern PT6 and the seventh pattern PT7 . connected, the fifteenth pattern PT15 connects the third pattern PT3 and the fourth pattern PT4, and the sixteenth pattern PT16 is connected to the eighth pattern PT8 and is a group pattern shown in FIG. 15A . (GRP) and other adjacent group patterns (not shown) are connected.

One second cut-out pattern and one third cut-out pattern may be connected to each other to define one spatial pattern described above. Accordingly, one group pattern GRP may be defined by connecting a plurality of spatial patterns. In this case, the shapes of the space patterns constituting one group pattern GRP may be different or the same as each other, and the present invention is not limited to any one embodiment.

FIG. 15B shows a deformed pattern GRP-E in which the shape of one group pattern GRP is deformed. Referring to FIG. 15B , the second cut-out pattern and the third cut-out pattern constituting one spatial pattern may have substantially the same shape as the first cut-out pattern GP1 through deformation. When the third cut-out pattern GP3-3 is moved to the empty space of the second cut-out pattern GP2-3 along the arrows exemplarily shown in FIG. 15A , the modified pattern GRP-E may be defined.

For example, the ninth pattern PT9 may be inserted into the cut space among the fifth patterns PT5 to form the first cut-out pattern GP1 having a closed curve shape. In addition, the thirteenth pattern PT13 may be inserted into the cut space among the first patterns PT1 connected thereto to form the first cut-out pattern GP1 having a closed curve shape.

Accordingly, one group pattern GRP has substantially the same shape and arrangement as the plurality of first cut-out patterns GP1 corresponding thereto. In the electronic device according to an embodiment of the present invention, by disposing the group pattern GRP in the peripheral area PA, the central areas CA in which the first cut-out patterns GP1 are disposed and the second and third cut-outs are provided. The total amount of empty space in the peripheral area PA in which the patterns GP2 - 3 and GP3 - 3 are disposed may be uniform. Accordingly, the external light reflectance in the central areas CA and the external light reflectance in the peripheral area PA may be maintained substantially the same, thereby preventing a problem in which the pattern is visually recognized.

Referring back to FIG. 15A , the thirteenth to sixteenth patterns PT13 , PT14 , PT15 , and PT16 do not overlap each other in the third direction DR3 . Accordingly, as the first pattern PT1 and the second pattern PT2 are connected by the thirteenth pattern PT13 , the fifth pattern PT5 and the sixth pattern PT6 may not be directly connected to each other. there is.

Meanwhile, the third cutout patterns GP3 may be disposed adjacent to each other. For example, the thirteenth pattern PT13 and the tenth pattern PT10 are adjacent to each other and connected to the second pattern PT2 , and the fourteenth pattern PT14 and the eleventh pattern PT11 are adjacent to each other and the seventh pattern PT11 is adjacent to each other. It is connected to the pattern PT7 , and the fifteenth pattern PT15 and the twelfth pattern PT12 are adjacent to each other and connected to the fourth pattern PT4 . Although not shown, the ninth pattern PT may be adjacent to a third cutout pattern for connecting other group patterns GRP.

The boundary BL-1 may be defined by at least a part of the group pattern GRP. The third cut-out patterns GP3 may form a part of the boundary BL-1, and some of the second cut-out patterns may partially form another part of the boundary BL-1.

The boundary BL-1 is the second cut-out pattern including one cut-off side connected to the third cut-out pattern among the second cut-out patterns in the group pattern GRP, and the other three sides except for the cut edge, and the third cut-out pattern can be defined by

Specifically, the boundary BL-1 includes three sides of the ninth pattern PT9 and the first pattern PT1 in the group pattern GRP except for one cut-off side, the thirteenth pattern PT13, and the tenth pattern ( PT10), the remaining three sides of the sixth pattern PT6 excluding one cut-off side, the 14th pattern PT14, the 11th pattern PT11, and the third pattern PT3, the remaining three sides excluding the disconnected one side, the 15th pattern The remaining three sides of the PT15 , the twelfth pattern PT12 , and the eighth pattern PT8 , except for a cut side, may be defined as being continuously connected. Meanwhile, this is illustrated by way of example, and as long as the boundary BL-1 can be continuously connected, it may be defined in various forms, and is not limited to any one embodiment.

Patterns constituting the group pattern GRP will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. 15A and 16A to 16C . The second cutout patterns in one group pattern GRP may be symmetrical to each other or may have the same shape. Symmetry in this embodiment may include line symmetry, point symmetry, and combinations thereof.

For example, referring to FIG. 15A , the first pattern PT1 and the third pattern PT3 may have the same shape. The second pattern PT2 and the fourth pattern PT4 may have the same shape.

Alternatively, as illustrated in FIG. 16A , shapes of two adjacent patterns in the fourth direction DR3 among the second cutout patterns may be rotationally symmetrical to each other. When the first pattern PT1 is rotated at a rotation angle of 90 degrees in the direction of the arrow, it may correspond to the shape of the second pattern PT2 . The first pattern PT1 and the second pattern PT2 face each other in the fourth direction DR4 .

Alternatively, as illustrated in FIG. 16B , the shapes of two adjacent patterns in the second direction DR2 crossing the third direction DR3 and the fourth direction DR4 of the second cut-out patterns are line symmetric with each other. can be When the first pattern PT1 is line-symmetric with respect to the symmetry axis SX1 , it may correspond to the shape of the fifth pattern PT5 .

The first pattern PT1 and the fifth pattern PT5 face each other in the third direction DR3 . In this case, the symmetry axis SX1 of line symmetry may be a straight line extending along the fourth direction DR4 .

Alternatively, as illustrated in FIG. 16C , shapes of two patterns adjacent to each other in the fourth direction DR4 among the second cutout patterns may be line-symmetrical with each other. When the first pattern PT1 is line-symmetric with respect to the symmetry axis SX1 , it may correspond to the shape of the fifth pattern PT5 .

The first pattern PT1 and the fifth pattern PT5 face each other in the third direction DR3 . The symmetry axis SX1 may be a straight line extending along the first direction DR1 crossing the third direction DR3 and the fourth direction DR4, respectively.

The electronic device according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a plurality of second cut-out patterns GP2-3 and a plurality of third cut-out patterns GP3-3 defined in the peripheral area PA, so that the first A sense of heterogeneity between the sensor unit SP1 - 5 and the second sensor unit SP2 - 5 may be improved. According to the present invention, it is difficult to distinguish between the plurality of first cut-out patterns GP1 and the second and third cut-out patterns GP2-3 and GP3-3, or the first sensor unit SP1-5 and Visibility of the electronic device may be improved by preventing the boundary BL-1 between the second sensor units SP2 - 5 from being viewed.

17A to 17C are cross-sectional views illustrating embodiments of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present invention. Hereinafter, various embodiments 1000-1, 1000-2, and 1000-3 will be described with reference to FIGS. 17A to 17C. Meanwhile, the same reference numerals are given to the same components as those described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 16C , and duplicate descriptions are omitted.

The electronic devices 1000-1, 1000-2, and 1000-3 illustrated in FIGS. 17A to 17C may be touch screen panels that display images. Accordingly, each of the electronic devices 1000 - 1 , 1000 - 2 , and 1000 - 3 may include a display layer DPL in which a plurality of pixels for displaying an image by receiving an electrical signal are disposed.

Each of the plurality of pixels may include at least one driving element and a display element connected to the driving element. The driving element may include a thin film transistor or a capacitor. The display device may include a liquid crystal capacitor, an organic light emitting device, an electrophoretic device, or an electrowetting device.

Meanwhile, this is described as an example, and the display layer DPL may include various embodiments as long as it can display an image according to an electrical signal, and is not limited to any one embodiment.

17A , the electronic device 1000 - 1 may include a base layer BSL, a display layer DPL, a thin film encapsulation layer TFE, and a sensing layer TSL.

The base layer BSL may be formed of a flexible insulating material. In this case, the base layer BSL may correspond to the base member 100 (refer to FIG. 1 ) of the electronic device 1000 (refer to FIG. 1 ) of FIG. 1 .

The sensing layer TSL senses a touch applied from the outside. The sensing layer TSL may correspond to the touch member 200 of the electronic device 1000 illustrated in FIG. 1 .

The display layer DPL may be disposed between the base layer BSL and the sensing layer TSL. The display layer DPL may be driven by a top emission method, a bottom emission method, or a double-side emission method, but is not limited to any one embodiment.

The encapsulation layer TFE may be disposed between the display layer DPL and the sensing layer TSL. The encapsulation layer TFE may have a structure in which a plurality of organic layers and/or inorganic layers are stacked. The encapsulation layer TFE may seal the display layer DPL to prevent a problem of intrusion of external moisture into the display layer DPL.

In this case, the sensing layer TSL may be directly disposed on the encapsulation layer TFE. Accordingly, the electronic device 1000 - 1 may have a slim thickness, which may be advantageous for portability or folding operation.

As shown in FIG. 17B , the electronic device 1000-2 includes a base layer BSL, a display layer DPL, an encapsulation part EC, a sealing part SL, an encapsulation layer ECL, and a sensing layer ( TSL) may be included. The encapsulation layer ECL may be formed of an insulating material. The encapsulation layer ECL may be an insulating substrate or an insulating film.

The sensing layer TSL is disposed on the encapsulation layer ECL. The sensing layer TSL may be directly disposed on the encapsulation layer ECL. Alternatively, an insulating layer (not shown) may be further disposed between the sensing layer TSL and the encapsulation layer ECL.

The display layer DPL is disposed between the base layer BSL and the encapsulation layer ECL. The display layer DPL may be spaced apart from the encapsulation layer ECL.

The sealing part SL is disposed between the base layer BSL and the encapsulation layer ECL to couple the base layer BSL and the encapsulation layer ECL. The sealing part SL may be disposed along an edge of the base layer BSL. In addition, the sealing part SL forms a space between the base layer BSL and the encapsulation layer ECL and maintains a gap between the base layer BSL and the encapsulation layer ECL. The sealing part SL may include at least one of a frit paste including glass and a resin material.

The encapsulation part EC is filled in a space between the base layer BSL and the encapsulation layer ECL. The encapsulation part EC may be sealed by the sealing part SL.

The encapsulation part EC absorbs internal moisture and blocks external contaminants from penetrating into the display layer DPL. The encapsulation part EC may include an inert material such as an inert gas or a fluid.

17C , the electronic device 1000 - 3 may include a base layer BSL, a sensing layer TSL, a display layer DPL, and a cover layer CVL. In this case, the sensing layer TSL may be disposed between the base layer BSL and the display layer DPL. The sensing layer TSL may sense a touch applied under the base layer BSL or a touch applied on the cover layer CVL according to a driving method, but is not limited to any one embodiment.

The display layer DSP may be electrically insulated from the sensing layer TSL and may be independently controlled. Although not shown, an insulating layer (not shown) may be further disposed between the sensing layer TSL and the display layer DSP.

The cover layer CVL is disposed on the display layer DPL to cover the display layer DPL. The cover layer CVL may protect the display layer DPL from the outside. The cover layer CVL may be formed of an insulating material.

In addition, the cover layer CVL may be formed of a material having high permeability. In this case, when the display layer DPL emits light, the user may view the image through the cover layer CVL.

The electronic devices 1000 - 1 , 1000 - 2 , and 1000 - 3 according to an embodiment of the present invention may sense a touch applied from the outside and simultaneously provide an image to the outside. Accordingly, according to the present invention, it is possible to provide an electronic device capable of detecting a user's input and providing information in response thereto. Meanwhile, the present invention is not limited to the described embodiments, and it is apparent to those skilled in the art that various modifications and variations can be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. Accordingly, it is intended that such variations or modifications fall within the scope of the claims of the present invention.

1000: electronic device 100: base member
200: touch member SP1: first sensor unit
SP2: second sensor unit GP1: first cut-out pattern
GP2: second incision pattern GP3: third incision pattern

Claims (41)

base member; and
It is disposed on one surface of the base member and includes a touch member including a first sensor part and a second sensor part spaced apart from each other with a boundary therebetween,
Each of the first and second sensor units is divided into a first area and a second area adjacent to the first area, and each of the first and second sensor units includes:
a plurality of first cut-out patterns defined to be spaced apart from each other in the first region, each having a closed curve shape, and each forming floating patterns; and
and a plurality of second cutout patterns spaced apart from the first cutout patterns and defined in the second region, each of which has a shape in which a part of the closed curve shape is cut off. According to claim 1,
The boundary is defined in which the second area of the first sensor unit and the second area of the second sensor unit are adjacent to each other. 3. The method of claim 2,
The first region has a rectangular shape defined by two sides extending along a first direction and two sides extending along a second direction crossing the first direction,
The plurality of first cut-out patterns are arranged in a matrix shape defined by the first direction and the second direction. 4. The method of claim 3,
The second area surrounds the first area. 4. The method of claim 3,
The second cut-out patterns are aligned with adjacent first cut-out patterns among the first cut-out patterns in the first direction or the second direction. 6. The method of claim 5,
The second cut-out patterns arranged along a first direction among the second cut-out patterns of the first sensor unit may include second cut-out patterns arranged along the first direction among the second cut-out patterns of the second sensor unit; Electronic devices aligned respectively along the first direction. 7. The method of claim 6,
A shape of one of the second cut-out patterns is the same as a shape of another pattern adjacent to the one of the second cut-out patterns. 7. The method of claim 6,
A shape of one of the second cut-out patterns is in line symmetry with a shape of another one of the second cut-out patterns adjacent to the one pattern. 7. The method of claim 6,
A shape of one of the second cut-out patterns is rotational symmetry with a shape of another adjacent one of the second cut-out patterns. According to claim 1,
The electronic device further comprising a plurality of third cut-out patterns defined in the second region, each of which has the cut-off partial shape. 11. The method of claim 10,
The third cut-out patterns are respectively connected to the second cut-out patterns. 11. The method of claim 10,
The plurality of third cut-out patterns are connected to the boundary. 11. The method of claim 10,
The second region includes a plurality of protruding regions arranged to be spaced apart from each other. 14. The method of claim 13,
Among the protruding regions of the first sensor unit, first protruding regions facing the second sensor unit and second protruding regions of the second sensor unit facing the first sensor unit, among the protruding regions of the first sensor unit, have the first protruding regions mutually Electronic devices arranged alternately along spaced apart directions. 15. The method of claim 14,
The boundary is defined along an outer side of the first protruding areas and an outer side of the second protruding areas. 16. The method of claim 15,
A portion of the boundary is defined by adjacent the first protruding areas and the first area of the second sensor unit, and another portion of the boundary is defined by the second protruding areas and the first area of the first sensor unit being adjacent to each other. An electronic device defined adjacently. 15. The method of claim 14,
Each of the first and second protrusion regions includes a first sub-region in which at least one second cut-out pattern of the second cut-out patterns is defined and a third cut-out pattern of at least one of the third cut-out patterns. An electronic device including a defined second sub-region. 18. The method of claim 17,
The first and second protruding regions are arranged in one direction,
A width of the first sub-region in the one direction is greater than a width of the second sub-region in the one direction. 18. The method of claim 17,
and the second cut-out pattern is connected to the boundary. 20. The method of claim 19,
A shape in which a portion of the boundary surrounding the second sub-region and the third cut-out pattern are connected corresponds to a shape of the second cut-out pattern defined in the first sub-region. 21. The method of claim 20,
Each of the first cut-out patterns has a rectangular shape including four sides,
Each of the second cut-out patterns has a shape in which a part of any one of the four sides of the square shape is cut off,
Each of the third cut-out patterns has a shape of a portion of the one side of the rectangular shape. According to claim 1,
a display layer disposed on the base member to display an image; and
An insulating layer disposed between the display layer and the touch member to cover the display layer,
The touch member is disposed directly on the insulating layer. According to claim 1,
a cover layer disposed on the base member; and
and a display layer disposed between the base member and the cover layer to display an image,
The touch member is disposed between the display layer and the base member. a display layer including a plurality of pixels; and
a sensor disposed on one surface of the display layer, each having conductivity, and including a first sensor unit and a second sensor unit spaced apart from each other with a boundary therebetween;
The sensor is
a plurality of central regions each disposed in the first sensor unit and the second sensor unit; and
adjacent to the central regions and comprising a peripheral region in which the boundary is defined;
A plurality of first incision patterns are defined in each of the central regions and arranged to be spaced apart from each other and each having a closed curve shape,
A plurality of second incision patterns spaced apart from the first incision patterns and each having a shape in which a part of the closed curve is cut off is defined in the peripheral region,
The first cut-out patterns surround a plurality of floating patterns spaced apart from each other, respectively. 25. The method of claim 24,
The sensor includes a plurality of mesh lines that intersect each other,
Each of the boundary, the first cut-out patterns, and the second cut-out patterns is defined by partially cutting some of the mesh lines. 25. The method of claim 24,
Each of the central regions has a rectangular shape defined by two sides extending in a first direction and two sides extending in a second direction crossing the first direction. 27. The method of claim 26,
The peripheral region has a lattice shape defined by the first direction and the second direction. 27. The method of claim 26,
The first cut-out patterns are arranged in a matrix shape defined by the first direction and the second direction in each of the central regions. 27. The method of claim 26,
The first cut-out patterns and the second cut-out patterns are aligned in the first direction and the second direction. 30. The method of claim 29,
The shapes of the second cut-out patterns facing each other in the first direction among the second cut-out patterns are rotationally symmetrical to each other. 30. The method of claim 29,
Among the second cut-out patterns, the shapes of the second cut-out patterns facing each other in the second direction are symmetrical to each other about a straight line extending in the first direction and a third direction crossing the second direction. Device. 32. The method of claim 31,
Among the second cut-out patterns, shapes of second cut-out patterns facing each other in a fourth direction crossing the first to third directions are line symmetric with respect to a straight line extending in the first direction. 27. The method of claim 26,
The sensor further includes a plurality of third cut-out patterns defined in the peripheral area and each having a shape of the cut-off portion. 34. The method of claim 33,
Some of the third cut-out patterns extend in the second direction and connect between two second cut-out patterns of the second cut-out patterns facing in the second direction. . 35. The method of claim 34,
Each of the third cut-out patterns of the other part of the third cut-out patterns extends in the first direction to connect between two second cut-out patterns of the second cut-out patterns facing in the first direction. Device. 36. The method of claim 35,
The third cut-out patterns of the other part of the third cut-out patterns do not overlap each other in the second direction. 36. The method of claim 35,
The third cut-out patterns of the other part of the third cut-out patterns are connected to the third cut-out patterns of the part of the third cut-out patterns. 34. The method of claim 33,
The boundary is defined by at least a portion of each of the second cut-out patterns of the second cut-out patterns and the third cut-out patterns. 39. The method of claim 38,
Each of the second cut-out patterns has a shape in which one side of the square shape is cut off,
Each of the second cut-out patterns includes the cut-off side and three sides surrounding the cut-off side. 40. The method of claim 39,
Among the second cut-out patterns, two second cut-out patterns facing in the second direction are a first pattern connected to one side of one of the third cut-out patterns among the part of the third cut-out patterns through the cut one side; and a second pattern connected to the other side of the one third cut-out pattern through any one of the three sides. 41. The method of claim 40,
The at least a portion of the second cut-out pattern defining the boundary is the three sides of the first pattern.

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