KR20240041189A - Electronic device including display panel located on camera - Google Patents

Abstract

An electronic device is provided. The electronic device may include a camera. The electronic device may include a display panel including a first area located on the camera and a second area surrounding at least a portion of the first area. The first area may include a light emitting layer including a plurality of pixels that are uniformly spaced from each other, an encapsulation layer on the light emitting layer, and an opaque metal layer below the light emitting layer. The opaque metal layer may include a plurality of openings positioned between the plurality of pixels when the first area is viewed in a first direction opposite to the second direction in which the display panel faces.

Description

Electronic device including a display panel located on a camera {ELECTRONIC DEVICE INCLUDING DISPLAY PANEL LOCATED ON CAMERA}

The descriptions below relate to an electronic device that includes a display panel positioned on a camera.

The electronic device may include a display panel. The display panel may provide a display area. For the display area having a larger size, electronic devices including an optical sensor disposed below the display panel are being developed. For example, the optical sensor may include a camera.

The above information may be provided as background art for the purpose of aiding understanding of the present disclosure. No claim or determination is made as to whether any of the foregoing can be applied as prior art with respect to the present disclosure.

An electronic device is provided. The electronic device may include a camera. The electronic device may include a display panel including a first area located on the camera and a second area surrounding at least a portion of the first area. The first area may include a light emitting layer including a plurality of pixels that are uniformly spaced from each other, an encapsulation layer on the light emitting layer, and an opaque metal layer below the light emitting layer. The opaque metal layer may include a plurality of openings positioned between the plurality of pixels when the first area is viewed in a first direction opposite to the second direction in which the display panel faces. When looking at the first area in the first direction, each of the plurality of openings has first parts that are spaced apart from each other and have a first radius of curvature and a second radius of curvature that is smaller than the first radius of curvature. and may include a periphery including second portions positioned between the first portions. Each of the first portions may face each of the pixels located along the edge.

A display panel is provided including a first area disposed on a camera and a second area surrounding at least a portion of the first area. The first area may include a light emitting layer including a plurality of pixels that are uniformly spaced from each other, an encapsulation layer on the light emitting layer, and an opaque metal layer below the light emitting layer. The opaque metal layer may include a plurality of openings positioned between the plurality of pixels when the first area is viewed in a first direction opposite to the second direction in which the display panel faces. When looking at the first area in the first direction, each of the plurality of openings has first parts that are spaced apart from each other and have a first radius of curvature and a second radius of curvature that is smaller than the first radius of curvature. and may include a periphery including second portions positioned between the first portions. Each of the first portions may face each of the pixels located along the edge.

1 shows a top view of an example electronic device.
Figure 2 shows an enlarged view of area 120 of Figure 1.
FIG. 3 shows a cross-sectional view taken along line A-A' of FIG. 2.
4 shows an example of an opaque metal layer in an example display panel.
Figure 5 shows the state of light passing through an aperture in an example opaque metal layer.
Figure 6 illustrates the quality of an image acquired through a camera positioned beneath an exemplary opaque metal layer.
7 shows another example of an opaque metal layer in an example display panel.
8 is a block diagram of an electronic device in a network environment, according to various embodiments.
9 is a block diagram of a display module, according to various embodiments.

1 shows a top view of an example electronic device.

Referring to FIG. 1, an electronic device 100 (e.g., electronic device 801 in FIG. 8) includes a display panel 110 (e.g., display 910 in FIG. 9) and a camera 150 (e.g., FIG. It may include 8 camera modules 880).

For example, the display panel 110 may include a first area 111 located on the camera 150 and a second area 112 surrounding at least a portion of the first area 111. FIG. 1 shows an example where the size of the first area 111 is larger than the size of the camera 150 when the display panel 110 is viewed in a first direction opposite to the second direction toward which the display panel 110 faces. Although shown, it is not limited thereto. For example, when the display panel 110 is viewed in the first direction, the size of the first area 111 may be the same as the size of the camera 150 or smaller than the size of the camera 150. You can.

For example, the structure of the first area 111 may be different from the structure of the second area 112 for the path of light to the camera 150 located below the first area 111.

For example, the spacing between a plurality of pixels uniformly spaced from each other within the first area 111 may be defined as a second space for the path of light to the camera positioned below the first area 111. It may be wider than the spacing between a plurality of other pixels that are uniformly spaced apart from each other within the area 112. For example, the plurality of pixels may be arranged sparsely, unlike the plurality of other pixels which are densely arranged. For example, the number of pixels located per unit area in the first area 111 may be smaller than the number of pixels located per unit area in the second area 112.

For example, each of the plurality of pixels and each of the plurality of other pixels may each include subpixels. For example, the subpixels include at least one first subpixel for emitting light having a first color (e.g., red), and at least one first subpixel for emitting light having a second color (e.g., blue). It may include at least one second subpixel for emitting light, and at least one third subpixel for emitting light having a third color (eg, green).

For example, the first area 111, unlike the second area 112, has an opaque metal layer (not shown in Figure 1) for the path of light to the camera 150 located below the first area 111. ) may include. For example, the opaque metal layer may be formed in a first area ( 111). For example, the opaque metal layer may include a plurality of openings to increase the amount (or intensity) of light reaching the camera 150.

For example, the area 120 within the first area 111 may include a portion of the plurality of pixels and a portion of the opaque metal layer. The portion of the plurality of pixels included in the area 120 and the portion of the opaque metal layer may be illustrated through FIG. 2 .

Figure 2 shows an enlarged view of area 120 of Figure 1.

Referring to FIG. 2 , the area 120 may include a plurality of pixels 200 that are uniformly spaced apart from each other and an opaque metal layer 210 located below the plurality of pixels 200 . For example, the opaque metal layer 210 may include a plurality of openings 220 located between a plurality of pixels 200 when the first area 111 is viewed in the first direction. there is. For example, each of the plurality of openings 220 may be partially surrounded by pixels. For example, the pixels (e.g., pixel 200-3, pixel 200-4, pixel 200-5, and pixel 200-6) are connected to each of the plurality of openings 220. It may be positioned along the periphery 240.

For example, the opaque metal layer 210 may be positioned below the light-emitting layer including a plurality of pixels 200 that are evenly spaced apart from each other. The opaque metal layer 210 located below the light-emitting layer may be illustrated in FIG. 3 .

FIG. 3 shows a cross-sectional view taken along line A-A' of FIG. 2.

Referring to FIG. 3, the first area 111 of the display panel 110 is a light emitting layer (e.g., pixel 200-1 and pixel 200-2) including a plurality of pixels 200 (eg, pixel 200-1 and pixel 200-2). 300), an encapsulation layer 310 on the light-emitting layer 300, an opaque metal layer 210 located below the light-emitting layer 300, and a substrate 380. For example, the light emitting layer 300, encapsulation layer 310, opaque metal layer 210, and substrate 380 may be positioned on or above camera 150.

For example, the light emitting layer 300 may include a circuit layer 330 including a thin film transistor (TFT) 320 . For example, the TFT 320 may include low temperature polycrystalline silicon (LTPS) or low temperature polycrystalline oxide (LTPO). However, it is not limited to this. For example, the TFT 320 may include subpixels within the pixels 200 (e.g., a subpixel for emitting red light, a subpixel for emitting blue light, and/or green ) Subpixels for light emission) can be arranged to drive each. For example, TFT 320 may be located below each of the subpixels. For example, a single TFT 320 may be allocated for one subpixel. As another example, a single TFT 320 may be arranged to drive at least some of the subpixels. For example, TFT 320 may be allocated for two or more subpixels.

For example, the light emitting layer 300 may include a layer 340 that includes a first electrode (e.g., an anode) positioned on the circuit layer 330.

For example, the emissive layer 300 may include a layer 350 that includes an organic luminescent material positioned on the layer 340 . For example, layer 350 may cover the first electrode printed within layer 340. Although not shown in FIG. 3, a pixel definition layer (PDL) may be partially embedded between the layer 340 and the layer 350. For example, the PDL is located along the edge of each of the plurality of pixels 200 (e.g., pixel 200-1 and pixel 200-2), or in a sub-frame within each of the plurality of pixels 200. The pixels may be located along the edges of each individual pixel.

For example, the light-emitting layer 300 may include a layer 360 that includes a second electrode (cathode) positioned on layer 350. For example, because the organic light emitting material is included in the layer 350 inherent between the layer 340 and the layer 360, the organic light emitting material is between the anode in the layer 340 and the layer 360. Light may be emitted based on an electric field (or electromagnetic field) formed between the cathodes. For example, the electric field may be formed through the TFT 320.

For example, the encapsulation layer 310 may be disposed on the layer 360. For example, the encapsulation layer 310 may cover the layer 360 to reduce moisture or air from entering the display panel 110 (or the light emitting layer 300). For example, the encapsulation layer 310 may include at least one inorganic layer and at least one organic layer. For example, the at least one inorganic layer and the at least one organic layer may be alternately stacked within the first encapsulation layer 310 .

Although not shown in FIG. 3 , the first area 111 of the display panel 110 may further include at least one layer on the encapsulation layer 310 . For example, the at least one layer may include a functional layer. For example, the functional layer may include a polymer material. For example, the functional layer may include a plurality of members. However, it is not limited to this.

Although not shown in FIG. 3, the first area 111 of the display panel 110 is used to drive a plurality of pixels 200 (e.g., pixel 200-1 and pixel 200-2). It may further include a plurality of wires. For example, the plurality of wires may be connected to the TFT 320.

For example, the opaque metal layer 210 is used to reduce light 391 diffracted by at least a portion of the plurality of wires and at least a portion of the plurality of pixels 200 from being received by the camera 150. , may be located below the light emitting layer 300. For example, the opaque metal layer 210 may be positioned on or in contact with the substrate 380 . For example, the substrate 380 may include a bendable material such as polyimide (PI). For example, the opaque metal layer 210 may include a plurality of openings 220 (e.g., opening 220-1) for light 392 to be received directly from the outside to the camera 150. You can. For example, light 392 may represent light received by the camera 150 without passing through the plurality of pixels 200 and the plurality of wires. For example, each of the plurality of openings 220 (e.g., opening 220-1) is located between a plurality of pixels 200 (e.g., pixel 200-1 and pixel 200-2). It can be.

For example, light 392 may be received by the camera 150 through each of the plurality of openings 220. For example, light 392 received by the camera 150 may be diffracted or diffused by each of the plurality of openings 220. For example, the edge 240 of each of the plurality of openings 220 may have a shape to reduce the diffraction (or the diffusion). The shape of the edge 240 can be illustrated through FIG. 4 .

4 shows an example of an opaque metal layer in an example display panel.

Referring to FIG. 4 , each of the plurality of openings 220 in the opaque metal layer 210 may include an edge 240 .

For example, edge 240 may include first portions 410 having a first radius of curvature. For example, the first parts 410 may include part 410-1, part 410-2, part 410-3, and part 410-4. For example, the first portions 410 may be spaced apart from each other. For example, the portion 410-1 may be spaced apart from each of the portions 410-2, 410-3, and 410-4. For example, the portion 410-2 may be spaced apart from each of the portions 410-3 and 410-4. For example, portion 410-3 may be spaced apart from portion 410-4.

For example, the edge 240 may include second portions 420 having a second radius of curvature that is smaller than the first radius of curvature. For example, the second parts 420 may include part 420-1, part 420-2, part 420-3, and part 420-4. For example, the second portions 420 may be spaced apart from each other. For example, the portion 420-1 may be spaced apart from each of the portions 420-2, 420-3, and 420-4. For example, the portion 420-2 may be spaced apart from each of the portions 420-3 and 420-4. For example, portion 420-3 may be spaced apart from portion 420-4.

For example, each of the second parts 420 may be positioned between the first parts 410 . For example, portion 420-1 may be located between portions 410-1 and 410-2. For example, part 420-1 may connect parts 410-1 and 410-2. For example, portion 420-2 may be located between portions 410-2 and 410-3. For example, part 420-2 may connect parts 410-2 and 410-3. For example, portion 420-3 may be located between portions 410-3 and 410-4. For example, part 420-3 may connect parts 410-3 and 410-4. For example, portion 420-4 may be located between portions 410-1 and 410-4. For example, part 420-4 may connect parts 410-1 and 410-4.

For example, the first portions 410, unlike the second portions 420, include pixels located along the edge 240 (e.g., pixels 200-3, pixels 200- 4), pixel 200-5 and pixel 200-6) may be encountered, respectively. For example, when each of the first parts 410 faces the pixels, the position where the distance from each of the points representing the positions of the pixels to the edge 240 is minimum is the position of each of the first parts 410. It can indicate that it is included within. For example, since the position with the minimum distance from the point 430-1 indicating the position of the pixel 200-3 to the edge 240 is within the portion 410-1, the portion 410-1 is You may encounter Pixel (200-3). For example, since the position where the distance from the point 430-2 indicating the position of the pixel 200-4 to the edge 240 is minimum is within the portion 410-2, the portion 410-2 is You may encounter Pixel (200-4). For example, the position with the minimum distance from the point 430-3 indicating the position of the pixel 200-5 to the edge 240 is within the portion 410-3, so the portion 410-3 is You may encounter Pixel (200-5). For example, the position with the minimum distance from the point 430-4 indicating the position of the pixel 200-6 to the edge 240 is within the portion 410-4, so the portion 410-4 is You may encounter Pixel (200-4).

For example, the first portions 410 may be part of one circle (eg, circle 470). For example, the pixels located along edge 240 (e.g., pixel 200-3, pixel 200-4, pixel 200-5, and pixel 200-6) are substantially the same. First pixels in a row (e.g., pixel 200-4 and pixel 200-6) and second pixels in substantially the same column (e.g., pixel 200-3 and pixel 200-5). may include. For example, the center of the circle is the first line 440-1 connecting points representing the positions of the first pixels (e.g., points 430-2 and 430-4) and the first line 440-1. It may be located on an intersection point 450 of a second line 440-2 connecting points representing the positions of two pixels (eg, points 430-1 and 430-3). However, it is not limited to this.

For example, a portion of the second portions 420 (eg, portions 420-1 and 420-3) may be part of one ellipse (eg, ellipse 480). For example, the remaining (or other) part of the second parts 420 (e.g., part 420-2 and part 420-4) is of another ellipse (e.g., ellipse 490). It may be part of it. For example, the long axis of the ellipse and the long axis of the other ellipse may intersect. For example, the long axis of the ellipse and the long axis of the other ellipse may intersect at the intersection point 450. For example, the long axis of the ellipse and the long axis of the other ellipse may be substantially perpendicular.

For example, the edge 240 is a portion of the circle that is the first portions 410, a portion of the oval that is the portion of the second portions 420, and the remaining portion of the second portions 420. It may include part of the other ovals above.

For example, the circle touches a portion of the sides of the imaginary octagon, the oval touches another portion of the sides of the imaginary octagon, and the other ellipse touches the remaining portions of the sides of the imaginary octagon. You can come into contact with

For example, each of the plurality of openings 220 transmits light (e.g., light 391) diffracted by at least a portion of the plurality of pixels 200 and at least a portion of the plurality of wires to the camera 150. In order to reduce the light received from the outside and increase the light (e.g., light 392) received directly from the outside to the camera 150, when formed at the maximum size, the edge 240 of each of the plurality of openings 220 ) The shape may be octagon 460. For example, since each of the sides of the octagon 460 is a straight line, light passing through each of the plurality of openings 220 including the edge 240 having the shape of the octagon 460 may be diffracted or diffused. . Edges 240 have curved portions (e.g. first portions 410 and second portions 420) of similar size to octagon 460 to reduce the diffraction or diffusion of the light. may include.

For example, the octagon 460 may include sides 461 to 468. For example, the lengths of side 461, side 463, side 465, and side 467 are respectively lengths of side 462, side 464, side 466, and side 468. It can be longer than the length of . For example, side 461 is parallel to side 465, side 462 is parallel to side 466, side 463 is perpendicular to side 467, and side 464 is ( 468). For example, each of side 461 and side 465 is perpendicular to side 463 and side 467, and side 462 and side 466 are respectively perpendicular to side 464 and side 468. ) can be perpendicular to each. However, it is not limited to this.

For example, first portions 410 may be part of circle 470 that touches all of side 461 , side 463 , side 465 , and side 467 . For example, a portion of second portions 420 (e.g., portions 420-1 and 420-3) may be portions of ellipse 480 that border both sides 462 and 466. there is. For example, the remaining portions of second portions 420 (e.g., portions 420-2 and 420-4) may be part of ellipse 490 that touches both sides 464 and 468. You can. For example, edge 240 may be the portion of circle 470 (e.g., first portions 410), ellipse 480, or the outermost portion of circle 470, so as to have a size most similar to octagon 460. ) (e.g., the part of the second parts 420), and the part of the ellipse 490 (the remaining part of the second parts 420). there is.

For example, each of the plurality of openings 220 including the edge 240 including the first portions 410 and the second portions 420 passes through each of the plurality of openings 220. It can reduce the diffusion or diffraction of light. The reduction in the diffusion (or the diffraction) of the light can be illustrated through Figure 5.

Figure 5 shows the state of light passing through an aperture in an example opaque metal layer.

Referring to FIG. 5 , light passing through each of the plurality of openings 220 including the edge 240 including the first portions 410 and the second portions 420 is in state 560. It can spread.

For example, light passing through an aperture 500 including an edge having an octagonal shape is diffused as in state 570 and opens 510 with an edge including a plurality of embossments. Light passing through may be diffused as in state 580. For example, the comparison between state 560 and state 570 indicates that the degree of diffusion of light passing through each of the plurality of openings 220 is less than the degree of diffusion of light passing through the opening 500. It can be expressed. For example, the comparison between state 560 and state 580 indicates that the degree of diffusion of light passing through each of the plurality of openings 220 is less than the degree of diffusion of light passing through the opening 510. It can be expressed. For example, each of the plurality of openings 220 may reduce diffusion of light more than the opening 500 and the opening 510 .

For example, light passing through an aperture 520 that includes an edge having the shape of a circle may be diffused, as in state 590. For example, a comparison between state 560 and state 590 may indicate that the degree of diffusion of light passing through each of the plurality of openings 220 is greater than the degree of diffusion of light passing through aperture 520. You can. For example, the opening 520 reduces the diffusion of light more than each of the plurality of openings 220, but since the size of the opening 520 is smaller than the size of each of the plurality of openings 220, the opening 520 The resolution of the image acquired through the camera 150 based on the light passing through each of the plurality of openings 220 may be lower than the resolution of the image acquired through the camera 150 based on the light passing through each of the plurality of openings 220 . The difference between the resolution of an image acquired based on light passing through the aperture 520 and the resolution of an image acquired based on light passing through each of the plurality of openings 220 can be illustrated in FIG. 6 .

Figure 6 illustrates the quality of an image acquired through a camera positioned beneath an exemplary opaque metal layer.

Referring to FIG. 6, the horizontal axes of each of the charts 660 and 690 represent the number of real pairs of black lines and white lines contained within 1 (mm) (millimeter). For example, the vertical axis of each of chart 660 and chart 690 represents the resolution of the image for the physical pairs. For example, the vertical axis of each of chart 660 and chart 690 represents the difference between the shape of each visual object in the image corresponding to each of the object pairs and the shape of each of the object pairs.

For example, the lines 661 and 662 in the chart 660 are the resolution (e.g., modulation transfer function (MTF)) of the image obtained based on the light passing through each of the plurality of openings 220. can represent. For example, line 661 represents the resolution of the image with respect to the horizontal component (or vertical component) of light. For example, line 662 represents the resolution of the image for light components tilted at 45 degrees with respect to the horizontal component (or vertical component). For example, the minimum value (661-1) of the line 661 in the range where the number of physical pairs is 0 to 100 is 0.21, and the minimum value (661-1) of the line 662 in the range where the number of the physical pairs is 0 to 100 is 0.21. The value (662-1) may be 0.51.

For example, lines 691 and 692 in the chart 690 may represent the resolution (eg, MTF) of an image acquired based on light passing through the aperture 520. For example, line 691 represents the resolution of the image with respect to the horizontal component (or vertical component) of light. For example, line 692 represents the resolution of the image for light components tilted at 45 degrees with respect to the horizontal component (or vertical component). For example, the minimum value (691-1) of the line 691 in the range where the number of physical pairs is 0 to 100 is 0.16, which is lower than the minimum value (661-1) of the line 661, and the minimum value (691-1) of the physical pairs is 0.16. The minimum value (692-1) of the line 692 in the range of 0 to 100 may be 0.46, which is lower than the minimum value (662-1) of the line 662. For example, comparison of the chart 660 including the line 661 and the line 662 with the chart 690 including the line 691 and the line 692 indicates that each of the plurality of openings 220 This may indicate that the quality of the image acquired based on the light passing through is higher than the quality of the image acquired based on the light passing through the aperture 520.

As described above, the opaque metal layer 210 including a plurality of openings 220 each including an edge 240 including the first portions 410 and the second portions 420, The quality of images acquired through the camera 150 located below area 1 111 can be improved.

For example, the edge 240 within each of the plurality of openings 220 may have a shape different from the shape described above. The other shape may be illustrated through FIG. 7.

7 shows another example of an opaque metal layer in an example display panel.

Referring to FIG. 7 , each of the plurality of openings 220 in the opaque metal layer 210 may include an edge 700.

For example, edge 700 may include first portions 710 having a first radius of curvature. For example, the first parts 710 may include part 710-1, part 710-2, part 710-3, and part 710-4. For example, the first portions 710 may be spaced apart from each other. For example, the portion 710-1 may be spaced apart from each of the portions 710-2, 710-3, and 710-4. For example, the portion 710-2 may be spaced apart from each of the portions 710-3 and 710-4. For example, portion 710-3 may be spaced apart from portion 710-4.

For example, the edge 700 may include second portions 720 having a second radius of curvature that is smaller than the first radius of curvature. For example, the second parts 720 may include part 720-1, part 720-2, part 720-3, and part 720-4. For example, the second portions 720 may be spaced apart from each other. For example, the portion 720-1 may be spaced apart from each of the portions 720-2, 720-3, and 720-4. For example, the portion 720-2 may be spaced apart from each of the portions 720-3 and 720-4. For example, portion 720-3 may be spaced apart from portion 720-4.

For example, each of the second parts 720 may be positioned between the first parts 710 . For example, portion 720-1 may be located between portions 710-1 and 710-2. For example, portion 720-1 may connect portions 710-1 and 710-2. For example, portion 720-2 may be located between portions 710-2 and 710-3. For example, part 720-2 may connect parts 710-2 and 710-3. For example, portion 720-3 may be located between portions 710-3 and 710-4. For example, part 720-3 may connect parts 710-3 and 710-4. For example, portion 720-4 may be located between portions 710-1 and 710-4. For example, part 720-4 may connect parts 710-1 and 710-4.

For example, the second portions 720, unlike the first portions 710, may face each of the pixels located along the edge 700. For example, edge 700 may, unlike edge 240, include first portions 410 facing the pixels located along edge 240. It may include second parts 720 facing each other.

For example, the first portions 710 may be part of one circle. For example, part of the second parts 720 (eg, part 720-1 and part 720-3) may be part of one ellipse. For example, the remaining (or other) portions of the second portions 720 (eg, portions 720-2 and 720-4) may be part of another ellipse. For example, the long axis of the ellipse and the long axis of the other ellipse may intersect. For example, the long axis of the ellipse and the long axis of the other ellipse may be substantially perpendicular.

For example, the edge 700 is a portion of the circle that is the first portions 710, a portion of the oval that is the portion of the second portions 720, and the remaining portion of the second portions 720. It may include part of the other ovals above.

FIG. 8 is a block diagram of an electronic device 801 in a network environment 800, according to various embodiments. Referring to FIG. 8, in the network environment 800, the electronic device 801 communicates with the electronic device 802 through a first network 898 (e.g., a short-range wireless communication network) or a second network 899. It is possible to communicate with at least one of the electronic device 804 or the server 808 through (e.g., a long-distance wireless communication network). According to one embodiment, the electronic device 801 may communicate with the electronic device 804 through the server 808. According to one embodiment, the electronic device 801 includes a processor 820, a memory 830, an input module 850, an audio output module 855, a display module 860, an audio module 870, and a sensor module ( 876), interface 877, connection terminal 878, haptic module 879, camera module 880, power management module 888, battery 889, communication module 890, subscriber identification module 896 , or may include an antenna module 897. In some embodiments, at least one of these components (eg, the connection terminal 878) may be omitted, or one or more other components may be added to the electronic device 801. In some embodiments, some of these components (e.g., sensor module 876, camera module 880, or antenna module 897) are integrated into one component (e.g., display module 860). It can be.

The processor 820, for example, executes software (e.g., program 840) to operate at least one other component (e.g., hardware or software component) of the electronic device 801 connected to the processor 820. It can be controlled and various data processing or calculations can be performed. According to one embodiment, as at least part of data processing or computation, the processor 820 stores commands or data received from another component (e.g., sensor module 876 or communication module 890) in volatile memory 832. The commands or data stored in the volatile memory 832 can be processed, and the resulting data can be stored in the non-volatile memory 834. According to one embodiment, the processor 820 includes a main processor 821 (e.g., a central processing unit or an application processor) or an auxiliary processor 823 that can operate independently or together (e.g., a graphics processing unit, a neural network processing unit ( It may include a neural processing unit (NPU), an image signal processor, a sensor hub processor, or a communication processor). For example, if the electronic device 801 includes a main processor 821 and a auxiliary processor 823, the auxiliary processor 823 may be set to use lower power than the main processor 821 or be specialized for a designated function. You can. The auxiliary processor 823 may be implemented separately from the main processor 821 or as part of it.

The auxiliary processor 823 may, for example, act on behalf of the main processor 821 while the main processor 821 is in an inactive (e.g., sleep) state, or while the main processor 821 is in an active (e.g., application execution) state. ), together with the main processor 821, at least one of the components of the electronic device 801 (e.g., the display module 860, the sensor module 876, or the communication module 890) At least some of the functions or states related to can be controlled. According to one embodiment, co-processor 823 (e.g., image signal processor or communication processor) may be implemented as part of another functionally related component (e.g., camera module 880 or communication module 890). there is. According to one embodiment, the auxiliary processor 823 (eg, neural network processing unit) may include a hardware structure specialized for processing artificial intelligence models. Artificial intelligence models can be created through machine learning. For example, such learning may be performed in the electronic device 801 itself on which the artificial intelligence model is performed, or may be performed through a separate server (e.g., server 808). Learning algorithms may include, for example, supervised learning, unsupervised learning, semi-supervised learning, or reinforcement learning, but It is not limited. An artificial intelligence model may include multiple artificial neural network layers. Artificial neural networks include deep neural network (DNN), convolutional neural network (CNN), recurrent neural network (RNN), restricted boltzmann machine (RBM), belief deep network (DBN), bidirectional recurrent deep neural network (BRDNN), It may be one of deep Q-networks or a combination of two or more of the above, but is not limited to the examples described above. In addition to hardware structures, artificial intelligence models may additionally or alternatively include software structures.

The memory 830 may store various data used by at least one component (eg, the processor 820 or the sensor module 876) of the electronic device 801. Data may include, for example, input data or output data for software (e.g., program 840) and instructions related thereto. Memory 830 may include volatile memory 832 or non-volatile memory 834.

The program 840 may be stored as software in the memory 830 and may include, for example, an operating system 842, middleware 844, or application 846.

The input module 850 may receive commands or data to be used in a component of the electronic device 801 (e.g., the processor 820) from outside the electronic device 801 (e.g., a user). The input module 850 may include, for example, a microphone, mouse, keyboard, keys (eg, buttons), or digital pen (eg, stylus pen).

The sound output module 855 may output sound signals to the outside of the electronic device 801. The sound output module 855 may include, for example, a speaker or receiver. Speakers can be used for general purposes such as multimedia playback or recording playback. The receiver can be used to receive incoming calls. According to one embodiment, the receiver may be implemented separately from the speaker or as part of it.

The display module 860 can visually provide information to the outside of the electronic device 801 (eg, a user). The display module 860 may include, for example, a display, a hologram device, or a projector, and a control circuit for controlling the device. According to one embodiment, the display module 860 may include a touch sensor configured to detect a touch, or a pressure sensor configured to measure the intensity of force generated by the touch.

The audio module 870 can convert sound into an electrical signal or, conversely, convert an electrical signal into sound. According to one embodiment, the audio module 870 acquires sound through the input module 850, the sound output module 855, or an external electronic device (e.g., directly or wirelessly connected to the electronic device 801). Sound may be output through an electronic device 802 (e.g., speaker or headphone).

The sensor module 876 detects the operating state (e.g., power or temperature) of the electronic device 801 or the external environmental state (e.g., user state) and generates an electrical signal or data value corresponding to the detected state. can do. According to one embodiment, the sensor module 876 includes, for example, a gesture sensor, a gyro sensor, an air pressure sensor, a magnetic sensor, an acceleration sensor, a grip sensor, a proximity sensor, a color sensor, an IR (infrared) sensor, a biometric sensor, It may include a temperature sensor, humidity sensor, or light sensor.

The interface 877 may support one or more designated protocols that can be used to connect the electronic device 801 directly or wirelessly with an external electronic device (eg, the electronic device 802). According to one embodiment, the interface 877 may include, for example, a high definition multimedia interface (HDMI), a universal serial bus (USB) interface, an SD card interface, or an audio interface.

The connection terminal 878 may include a connector through which the electronic device 801 can be physically connected to an external electronic device (eg, the electronic device 802). According to one embodiment, the connection terminal 878 may include, for example, an HDMI connector, a USB connector, an SD card connector, or an audio connector (eg, a headphone connector).

The haptic module 879 can convert electrical signals into mechanical stimulation (e.g., vibration or movement) or electrical stimulation that the user can perceive through tactile or kinesthetic senses. According to one embodiment, the haptic module 879 may include, for example, a motor, a piezoelectric element, or an electrical stimulation device.

The camera module 880 can capture still images and moving images. According to one embodiment, the camera module 880 may include one or more lenses, image sensors, image signal processors, or flashes.

The power management module 888 can manage power supplied to the electronic device 801. According to one embodiment, the power management module 888 may be implemented as at least a part of, for example, a power management integrated circuit (PMIC).

Battery 889 may supply power to at least one component of electronic device 801. According to one embodiment, the battery 889 may include, for example, a non-rechargeable primary cell, a rechargeable secondary cell, or a fuel cell.

Communication module 890 is configured to provide a direct (e.g., wired) communication channel or wireless communication channel between the electronic device 801 and an external electronic device (e.g., electronic device 802, electronic device 804, or server 808). It can support establishment and communication through established communication channels. Communication module 890 operates independently of processor 820 (e.g., an application processor) and may include one or more communication processors that support direct (e.g., wired) communication or wireless communication. According to one embodiment, the communication module 890 is a wireless communication module 892 (e.g., a cellular communication module, a short-range wireless communication module, or a global navigation satellite system (GNSS) communication module) or a wired communication module 894 (e.g., : LAN (local area network) communication module, or power line communication module) may be included. Among these communication modules, the corresponding communication module is a first network 898 (e.g., a short-range communication network such as Bluetooth, wireless fidelity (WiFi) direct, or infrared data association (IrDA)) or a second network 899 (e.g., legacy It may communicate with an external electronic device 804 through a telecommunication network such as a cellular network, a 5G network, a next-generation communication network, the Internet, or a computer network (e.g., LAN or WAN). These various types of communication modules may be integrated into one component (e.g., a single chip) or may be implemented as a plurality of separate components (e.g., multiple chips). The wireless communication module 892 uses subscriber information (e.g., International Mobile Subscriber Identifier (IMSI)) stored in the subscriber identification module 896 within a communication network such as the first network 898 or the second network 899. The electronic device 801 can be confirmed or authenticated.

The wireless communication module 892 may support 5G networks after 4G networks and next-generation communication technologies, for example, NR access technology (new radio access technology). NR access technology provides high-speed transmission of high-capacity data (eMBB (enhanced mobile broadband)), minimization of terminal power and access to multiple terminals (mMTC (massive machine type communications)), or high reliability and low latency (URLLC (ultra-reliable and low latency). -latency communications)) can be supported. The wireless communication module 892 may support high frequency bands (e.g., mmWave bands), for example, to achieve high data rates. The wireless communication module 892 uses various technologies to secure performance in high frequency bands, such as beamforming, massive MIMO (multiple-input and multiple-output), and full-dimensional multiplexing. It can support technologies such as input/output (FD-MIMO: full dimensional MIMO), array antenna, analog beam-forming, or large scale antenna. The wireless communication module 892 may support various requirements specified in the electronic device 801, an external electronic device (e.g., electronic device 804), or a network system (e.g., second network 899). According to one embodiment, the wireless communication module 892 supports peak data rate (e.g., 20 Gbps or more) for realizing eMBB, loss coverage (e.g., 164 dB or less) for realizing mmTC, or U-plane latency (e.g., 164 dB or less) for realizing URLLC. Example: Downlink (DL) and uplink (UL) each of 0.5 ms or less, or round trip 1 ms or less) can be supported.

The antenna module 897 may transmit or receive signals or power to or from the outside (e.g., an external electronic device). According to one embodiment, the antenna module 897 may include an antenna including a radiator made of a conductor or a conductive pattern formed on a substrate (eg, PCB). According to one embodiment, the antenna module 897 may include a plurality of antennas (eg, an array antenna). In this case, at least one antenna suitable for the communication method used in the communication network, such as the first network 898 or the second network 899, is connected to the plurality of antennas by, for example, the communication module 890. can be selected. Signals or power may be transmitted or received between the communication module 890 and an external electronic device through the selected at least one antenna. According to some embodiments, in addition to the radiator, other components (eg, radio frequency integrated circuit (RFIC)) may be additionally formed as part of the antenna module 897.

According to various embodiments, antenna module 897 may form a mmWave antenna module. According to one embodiment, a mmWave antenna module includes: a printed circuit board, an RFIC disposed on or adjacent to a first side (e.g., bottom side) of the printed circuit board and capable of supporting a designated high frequency band (e.g., mmWave band); And a plurality of antennas (e.g., array antennas) disposed on or adjacent to the second side (e.g., top or side) of the printed circuit board and capable of transmitting or receiving signals in the designated high frequency band. can do.

At least some of the components are connected to each other through a communication method between peripheral devices (e.g., bus, general purpose input and output (GPIO), serial peripheral interface (SPI), or mobile industry processor interface (MIPI)) and signal ( (e.g. commands or data) can be exchanged with each other.

According to one embodiment, commands or data may be transmitted or received between the electronic device 801 and the external electronic device 804 through the server 808 connected to the second network 899. Each of the external electronic devices 802 or 804 may be of the same or different type as the electronic device 801. According to one embodiment, all or part of the operations performed in the electronic device 801 may be executed in one or more of the external electronic devices 802, 804, or 808. For example, when the electronic device 801 needs to perform a certain function or service automatically or in response to a request from a user or another device, the electronic device 801 may perform the function or service instead of executing the function or service on its own. Alternatively, or additionally, one or more external electronic devices may be requested to perform at least part of the function or service. One or more external electronic devices that have received the request may execute at least part of the requested function or service, or an additional function or service related to the request, and transmit the result of the execution to the electronic device 801. The electronic device 801 may process the result as is or additionally and provide it as at least part of a response to the request. For this purpose, for example, cloud computing, distributed computing, mobile edge computing (MEC), or client-server computing technology can be used. The electronic device 801 may provide an ultra-low latency service using, for example, distributed computing or mobile edge computing. In another embodiment, the external electronic device 804 may include an Internet of Things (IoT) device. Server 808 may be an intelligent server using machine learning and/or neural networks. According to one embodiment, the external electronic device 804 or server 808 may be included in the second network 899. The electronic device 801 may be applied to intelligent services (e.g., smart home, smart city, smart car, or healthcare) based on 5G communication technology and IoT-related technology.

Figure 9 is a block diagram 900 of the display module 860, according to various embodiments. Referring to FIG. 9, the display module 860 may include a display 910 and a display driver IC (DDI) 930 for controlling the display 910. The DDI 930 may include an interface module 931, a memory 933 (eg, buffer memory), an image processing module 935, or a mapping module 937. For example, the DDI 930 receives image information including image data or an image control signal corresponding to a command for controlling the image data from other components of the electronic device 801 through the interface module 931. can do. For example, according to one embodiment, the image information is stored in the processor 820 (e.g., the main processor 821 (e.g., an application processor) or the auxiliary processor 823 (e.g., an auxiliary processor 823 that operates independently of the functions of the main processor 821) For example: a graphics processing unit). The DDI 930 can communicate with the touch circuit 950 or the sensor module 876, etc. through the interface module 931. In addition, the DDI 930 can communicate with the touch circuit 950 or the sensor module 876, etc. At least a portion of the received image information may be stored, for example, in frame units, in the memory 933. The image processing module 935 may, for example, store at least a portion of the image data in accordance with the characteristics or characteristics of the image data. Preprocessing or postprocessing (e.g., resolution, brightness, or size adjustment) may be performed based at least on the characteristics of the display 910. The mapping module 937 performs preprocessing or postprocessing through the image processing module 835. A voltage value or a current value corresponding to the image data may be generated. According to one embodiment, the generation of the voltage value or the current value may be performed by, for example, an attribute of the pixels of the display 910 (e.g., an array of pixels ( RGB stripe or pentile structure), or the size of each subpixel). At least some pixels of the display 910 may be performed at least in part based on, for example, the voltage value or the current value. By driving, visual information (eg, text, image, or icon) corresponding to the image data may be displayed through the display 910.

According to one embodiment, the display module 860 may further include a touch circuit 950. The touch circuit 950 may include a touch sensor 951 and a touch sensor IC 953 for controlling the touch sensor 951. For example, the touch sensor IC 953 may control the touch sensor 951 to detect a touch input or hovering input for a specific position of the display 910. For example, the touch sensor IC 953 may detect a touch input or hovering input by measuring a change in a signal (e.g., voltage, light amount, resistance, or charge amount) for a specific position of the display 910. The touch sensor IC 953 may provide information (e.g., location, area, pressure, or time) about the detected touch input or hovering input to the processor 820. According to one embodiment, at least a portion of the touch circuit 950 (e.g., touch sensor IC 953) is disposed as part of the display driver IC 930, the display 910, or outside the display module 860. It may be included as part of other components (e.g., auxiliary processor 823).

According to one embodiment, the display module 860 may further include at least one sensor (eg, a fingerprint sensor, an iris sensor, a pressure sensor, or an illumination sensor) of the sensor module 876, or a control circuit therefor. In this case, the at least one sensor or a control circuit therefor may be embedded in a part of the display module 860 (eg, the display 910 or the DDI 930) or a part of the touch circuit 950. For example, when the sensor module 876 embedded in the display module 860 includes a biometric sensor (e.g., a fingerprint sensor), the biometric sensor records biometric information associated with a touch input through a portion of the display 910. (e.g. fingerprint image) can be acquired. For another example, if the sensor module 876 embedded in the display module 860 includes a pressure sensor, the pressure sensor may acquire pressure information associated with a touch input through part or the entire area of the display 910. You can. According to one embodiment, the touch sensor 951 or the sensor module 876 may be disposed between pixels of a pixel layer of the display 910, or above or below the pixel layer.

As described above, the electronic device 100 may include a camera 150. The electronic device 100 includes a display panel 110 including a first area 111 located on the camera 150 and a second area 112 surrounding at least a portion of the first area 111. It can be included. According to one embodiment, the first area 111 includes a light emitting layer 300 including a plurality of pixels 200 evenly spaced from each other, an encapsulation layer 310 on the light emitting layer 300, and It may include an opaque metal layer 210 below the light emitting layer 300. According to one embodiment, the opaque metal layer 210 is configured to display the plurality of pixels when the first area 111 is viewed in a first direction opposite to the second direction toward which the display panel 110 faces. It may include a plurality of openings (220) positioned between (200). According to one embodiment, each of the plurality of openings 220 has first parts 410 that are spaced apart from each other, each having a first radius of curvature when the first area 111 is viewed in the first direction. ) and a periphery 240 including second portions 420 positioned between the first portions 410, each having a second radius of curvature smaller than the first radius of curvature. . According to one embodiment, each of the first portions 410 may face each of the pixels 200-3, 200-4, 200-5, and 200-6 located along the edge 240. there is.

According to one embodiment, the first parts 410 may be part of one circle 470.

According to one embodiment, parts 420-1 and 420-3 of the second parts 420 may be part of one ellipse 480. According to one embodiment, the remaining portions 420 - 2 and 420 - 4 of the second portions 420 may be part of another ellipse 490 .

According to one embodiment, the long axis of the ellipse 480 may be perpendicular to the long axis of the other ellipse 490.

According to one embodiment, the pixels 200-3, 200-4, 200-5, and 200-6 are the first pixels 200-4 and 200-6 on the same row and the second pixels 200-4 and 200-6 on the same column. It may include pixels 200-3 and 200-5. According to one embodiment, the center of the circle 470 is a first line ( An intersection point 450 of the second line 440-2 connecting 440-1 and the points 430-1 and 430-3 indicating the positions of the second pixels 200-3 and 200-5. It can be located on the top.

According to one embodiment, the second area 112 may include the light emitting layer and the encapsulation layer including a plurality of different pixels that are uniformly spaced apart from each other. According to one embodiment, the spacing between the plurality of different pixels may be narrower than the spacing between the plurality of pixels 200.

According to one embodiment, the light emitting layer 300 may include a substrate 330 including a thin film transistor (TFT) 320. According to one embodiment, the light emitting layer 300 may include a second layer 340 on the circuit layer 330 including a first electrode. According to one embodiment, the light-emitting layer 300 may include a third layer 350 on the second layer 340 including an organic light-emitting material. According to one embodiment, the light emitting layer 300 may include a fourth layer 360 on the third layer 350, which includes a second electrode and is in contact with the encapsulation layer 310. .

According to one embodiment, the number of first parts 410 may be four. According to one embodiment, the number of second parts 420 may be four.

According to one embodiment, the first parts 410 include a third part 410-1, a third part spaced apart from the third part 410-1 and facing the third part 410-1. A fourth part (410-3), a fifth part (410-2), and a sixth part (410-) spaced apart from the fifth part (410-2) and facing the fifth part (410-2). 4) may be included. According to one embodiment, the second parts 420 include a seventh part 420-1, a second part spaced apart from the seventh part 420-1 and facing the seventh part 420-1. An 8th part (420-3), a 9th part (420-2), and a 10th part (420-4) spaced apart from the 9th part (420-2) and facing the 9th part (420-2) may include.

According to one embodiment, the opaque metal layer 210 reduces diffraction of light caused by the plurality of pixels 200 and the plurality of wires for driving the plurality of pixels 200. In order to do this, it can be positioned below the light emitting layer 300.

As described above, the display panel 110 may include a first area 111 disposed on the camera 150 and a second area 112 surrounding at least a portion of the first area 111. . According to one embodiment, the first area 111 includes a light emitting layer 300 including a plurality of pixels 200 evenly spaced from each other, an encapsulation layer 310 on the light emitting layer 300, and It may include an opaque metal layer 210 below the light emitting layer 300. According to one embodiment, the opaque metal layer 210 is configured to display the plurality of pixels when the first area 111 is viewed in a first direction opposite to the second direction toward which the display panel 110 faces. It may include a plurality of openings (220) positioned between (200). According to one embodiment, each of the plurality of openings 220 has first parts 410 that are spaced apart from each other, each having a first radius of curvature when the first area 111 is viewed in the first direction. ) and a periphery 240 including second portions 420 positioned between the first portions 410, each having a second radius of curvature smaller than the first radius of curvature. . According to one embodiment, each of the first portions 410 may face each of the pixels 200-3, 200-4, 200-5, and 200-6 located along the edge 240. there is.

According to one embodiment, the first parts 410 may be part of one circle 470.

According to one embodiment, parts 420-1 and 420-3 of the second parts 420 may be part of one ellipse 480. According to one embodiment, the remaining portions 420 - 2 and 420 - 4 of the second portions 420 may be part of another ellipse 490 .

According to one embodiment, the long axis of the ellipse 480 may be perpendicular to the long axis of the other ellipse 490.

According to one embodiment, the pixels 200-3, 200-4, 200-5, and 200-6 are the first pixels 200-4 and 200-6 on the same row and the second pixels 200-4 and 200-6 on the same column. It may include pixels 200-3 and 200-5. According to one embodiment, the center of the circle 470 is a first line ( An intersection point 450 of the second line 440-2 connecting 440-1 and the points 430-1 and 430-3 indicating the positions of the second pixels 200-3 and 200-5. It can be located on the top.

According to one embodiment, the second area 112 may include the light emitting layer and the encapsulation layer including a plurality of different pixels that are uniformly spaced apart from each other. According to one embodiment, the spacing between the plurality of different pixels may be narrower than the spacing between the plurality of pixels 200.

According to one embodiment, the light emitting layer 300 may include a substrate 330 including a thin film transistor (TFT) 320. According to one embodiment, the light emitting layer 300 may include a second layer 340 on the circuit layer 330 including a first electrode. According to one embodiment, the light-emitting layer 300 may include a third layer 350 on the second layer 340 including an organic light-emitting material. According to one embodiment, the light emitting layer 300 may include a fourth layer 360 on the third layer 350, which includes a second electrode and is in contact with the encapsulation layer 310. .

According to one embodiment, the number of first parts 410 may be four. According to one embodiment, the number of second parts 420 may be four.

According to one embodiment, the first parts 410 include a third part 410-1, a third part spaced apart from the third part 410-1 and facing the third part 410-1. A fourth part (410-3), a fifth part (410-2), and a sixth part (410-) spaced apart from the fifth part (410-2) and facing the fifth part (410-2). 4) may be included. According to one embodiment, the second parts 420 include a seventh part 420-1, a second part spaced apart from the seventh part 420-1 and facing the seventh part 420-1. An 8th part (420-3), a 9th part (420-2), and a 10th part (420-4) spaced apart from the 9th part (420-2) and facing the 9th part (420-2) may include.

According to one embodiment, the opaque metal layer 210 reduces diffraction of light caused by the plurality of pixels 200 and the plurality of wires for driving the plurality of pixels 200. In order to do this, it can be positioned below the light emitting layer 300.

Electronic devices according to various embodiments disclosed in this document may be of various types. Electronic devices may include, for example, portable communication devices (e.g., smartphones), computer devices, portable multimedia devices, portable medical devices, cameras, wearable devices, or home appliances. Electronic devices according to embodiments of this document are not limited to the above-described devices.

The various embodiments of this document and the terms used herein are not intended to limit the technical features described in this document to specific embodiments, and should be understood to include various changes, equivalents, or replacements of the embodiments. In connection with the description of the drawings, similar reference numbers may be used for similar or related components. The singular form of a noun corresponding to an item may include one or more of the above items, unless the relevant context clearly indicates otherwise. As used herein, “A or B”, “at least one of A and B”, “at least one of A or B”, “A, B or C”, “at least one of A, B and C”, and “A Each of phrases such as “at least one of , B, or C” may include any one of the items listed together in the corresponding phrase, or any possible combination thereof. Terms such as "first", "second", or "first" or "second" may be used simply to distinguish one component from another, and to refer to that component in other respects (e.g., importance or order) is not limited. One (e.g., first) component is said to be “coupled” or “connected” to another (e.g., second) component, with or without the terms “functionally” or “communicatively.” Where mentioned, it means that any of the components can be connected to the other components directly (e.g. wired), wirelessly, or through a third component.

The term “module” used in various embodiments of this document may include a unit implemented in hardware, software, or firmware, and is interchangeable with terms such as logic, logic block, component, or circuit, for example. It can be used as A module may be an integrated part or a minimum unit of the parts or a part thereof that performs one or more functions. For example, according to one embodiment, the module may be implemented in the form of an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC).

Various embodiments of the present document are one or more instructions stored in a storage medium (e.g., built-in memory 836 or external memory 838) that can be read by a machine (e.g., electronic device 801). It may be implemented as software (e.g., program 840) including these. For example, a processor (e.g., processor 820) of a device (e.g., electronic device 801) may call at least one command among one or more commands stored from a storage medium and execute it. This allows the device to be operated to perform at least one function according to the at least one instruction called. The one or more instructions may include code generated by a compiler or code that can be executed by an interpreter. A storage medium that can be read by a device may be provided in the form of a non-transitory storage medium. Here, 'non-transitory' only means that the storage medium is a tangible device and does not contain signals (e.g. electromagnetic waves), and this term refers to cases where data is semi-permanently stored in the storage medium. There is no distinction between temporary storage cases.

According to one embodiment, methods according to various embodiments disclosed in this document may be provided and included in a computer program product. Computer program products are commodities and can be traded between sellers and buyers. The computer program product may be distributed in the form of a machine-readable storage medium (e.g. compact disc read only memory (CD-ROM)) or through an application store (e.g. Play Store??) or on two user devices. It can be distributed (e.g. downloaded or uploaded) directly between smartphones (e.g. smartphones) or online. In the case of online distribution, at least a portion of the computer program product may be at least temporarily stored or temporarily created in a machine-readable storage medium, such as the memory of a manufacturer's server, an application store's server, or a relay server.

According to various embodiments, each component (e.g., module or program) of the above-described components may include a single or plural entity, and some of the plurality of entities may be separately placed in other components. there is. According to various embodiments, one or more of the components or operations described above may be omitted, or one or more other components or operations may be added. Alternatively or additionally, multiple components (eg, modules or programs) may be integrated into a single component. In this case, the integrated component may perform one or more functions of each component of the plurality of components in the same or similar manner as those performed by the corresponding component of the plurality of components prior to the integration. . According to various embodiments, operations performed by a module, program, or other component may be executed sequentially, in parallel, iteratively, or heuristically, or one or more of the operations may be executed in a different order, or omitted. Alternatively, one or more other operations may be added.

Claims (20)

In the electronic device 100,
camera (150);
It includes a display panel 110 including a first area 111 located on the camera 150 and a second area 112 surrounding at least a portion of the first area 111,
The first area 111 is,
A light emitting layer 300 including a plurality of pixels 200 evenly spaced from each other, an encapsulation layer 310 on the light emitting layer 300, and an opaque metal layer 210 below the light emitting layer 300. Contains,
The opaque metal layer 210 is,
When the first area 111 is viewed in a first direction opposite to the second direction in which the display panel 110 faces, a plurality of openings 220 located between the plurality of pixels 200 are visible. Contains,
Each of the plurality of openings 220,
When looking at the first area 111 in the first direction, first parts 410 each have a first radius of curvature and are spaced apart from each other, and each has a second radius of curvature smaller than the first radius of curvature. comprising a periphery (240) comprising second portions (420) positioned between the first portions (410),
Each of the first parts 410,
Facing each of the pixels 200-3, 200-4, 200-5, and 200-6 located along the edge 240,
Electronic devices.
The method of claim 1, wherein the first portions 410 are:
Part of a circle (470),
Electronic devices.
The method of claims 1 and 2, wherein some (420-1, 420-3) of the second portions (420) are,
It is part of one oval 480,
The remaining parts (420-2, 420-4) of the second parts 420 are,
Part of another oval 490,
Electronic devices.
The method of claims 1 to 3, wherein the long axis of the ellipse 480 is,
Perpendicular to the long axis of the other ellipse 490,
Electronic devices.
The method of claims 1 to 4, wherein the pixels (200-3, 200-4, 200-5, 200-6) are:
Includes first pixels (200-4, 200-6) on the same row and second pixels (200-3, 200-5) on the same column,
The center of the circle 470 is,
A first line 440-1 connecting the points 430-2 and 430-4 indicating the positions of the first pixels 200-4 and 200-6 and the second pixels 200-3, Located on the intersection point 450 of the second line 440-2 connecting the points 430-1 and 430-3 indicating the positions of 200-5),
Electronic devices.
The method of claims 1 to 5, wherein the second area 112 is,
comprising the light emitting layer and the encapsulation layer including a plurality of different pixels uniformly spaced from each other,
The spacing between the plurality of different pixels is,
narrower than the spacing between the plurality of pixels 200,
Electronic devices.
The method of claims 1 to 6, wherein the light emitting layer 300 is,
a circuit layer 330 including a thin film transistor (TFT) 320;
a second layer 340 on the circuit layer 330 including a first electrode;
a third layer 350 on the second layer 340 comprising an organic light-emitting material; and
A fourth layer 360 on the third layer 350, comprising a second electrode and in contact with the encapsulation layer 310,
Electronic devices.
The method of claims 1 to 7, wherein the number of first parts 410 is:
There are 4,
The number of second parts 420 is:
4 individuals,
Electronic devices.
The method according to claims 1 to 8, wherein the first portions 410 include:
A third part (410-1), a fourth part (410-3) spaced apart from the third part (410-1) and facing the third part (410-1), and a fifth part (410-2) , and a sixth part (410-4) spaced apart from the fifth part (410-2) and facing the fifth part (410-2),
The second parts 420 are,
A seventh part (420-1), an eighth part (420-3) spaced apart from the seventh part (420-1) and facing the seventh part (420-1), a ninth part (420-2) , and a tenth part (420-4) spaced apart from the ninth part (420-2) and facing the ninth part (420-2),
Electronic devices.
The method of claims 1 to 9, wherein the opaque metal layer 210 is,
Located below the light emitting layer 300 to reduce diffraction of light caused by the plurality of pixels 200 and the plurality of wires for driving the plurality of pixels 200,
Electronic devices.
In the display panel 110 including a first area 111 disposed on the camera 150 and a second area 112 surrounding at least a portion of the first area 111,
The first area 111 is,
A light emitting layer 300 including a plurality of pixels 200 evenly spaced from each other, an encapsulation layer 310 on the light emitting layer 300, and an opaque metal layer 210 below the light emitting layer 300. Contains,
The opaque metal layer 210 is,
When the first area 111 is viewed in a first direction opposite to the second direction in which the display panel 110 faces, a plurality of openings 220 located between the plurality of pixels 200 are visible. Contains,
Each of the plurality of openings 220,
When looking at the first area 111 in the first direction, first parts 410 each have a first radius of curvature and are spaced apart from each other, and each has a second radius of curvature smaller than the first radius of curvature. comprising a periphery (240) comprising second portions (420) positioned between the first portions (410),
Each of the first parts 410,
Facing each of the pixels 200-3, 200-4, 200-5, and 200-6 located along the edge 240,
Display panel.
The method of claim 11, wherein the first portions 410 are:
Part of a circle (470),
Display panel.
The method of claims 11 to 12, wherein some (420-1, 420-3) of the second portions (420) are,
It is part of one oval 480,
The remaining parts (420-2, 420-4) of the second parts 420 are,
Part of another oval 490,
Display panel.
In claims 11 to 13, the long axis of the ellipse 480 is,
Perpendicular to the long axis of the other ellipse 490,
Display panel.
The method of claims 11 to 14, wherein the pixels (200-3, 200-4, 200-5, and 200-6) are:
Includes first pixels (200-4, 200-6) on the same row and second pixels (200-3, 200-5) on the same column,
The center of the circle 470 is,
A first line 440-1 connecting the points 430-2 and 430-4 indicating the positions of the first pixels 200-4 and 200-6 and the second pixels 200-3, Located on the intersection point 450 of the second line 440-2 connecting the points 430-1 and 430-3 indicating the positions of 200-5),
Display panel.
The method of claims 11 to 15, wherein the second area 112 is,
comprising the light emitting layer and the encapsulation layer including a plurality of different pixels uniformly spaced from each other,
The spacing between the plurality of different pixels is,
narrower than the spacing between the plurality of pixels 200,
Display panel.
The method of claims 11 to 16, wherein the light emitting layer 300 is:
A substrate 330 including a thin film transistor (TFT) 320;
a second layer 340 on the circuit layer 330 including a first electrode;
a third layer 350 on the second layer 340 comprising an organic light-emitting material; and
A fourth layer 360 on the third layer 350, comprising a second electrode and in contact with the encapsulation layer 310,
Display panel.
The method of claims 11 to 17, wherein the number of first portions 410 is:
There are 4,
The number of second parts 420 is:
4 individuals,
Display panel.
The method of claims 11 to 18, wherein the first portions 410 include:
A third part (410-1), a fourth part (410-3) spaced apart from the third part (410-1) and facing the third part (410-1), and a fifth part (410-2) , and a sixth part (410-4) spaced apart from the fifth part (410-2) and facing the fifth part (410-2),
The second parts 420 are,
A seventh part (420-1), an eighth part (420-3) spaced apart from the seventh part (420-1) and facing the seventh part (420-1), a ninth part (420-2) , and a tenth part (420-4) spaced apart from the ninth part (420-2) and facing the ninth part (420-2),
Display panel.
The method of claims 11 to 19, wherein the opaque metal layer 210 is,
Located below the light emitting layer 300 to reduce diffraction of light caused by the plurality of pixels 200 and the plurality of wires for driving the plurality of pixels 200,
Display panel.

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