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WO2024106838A1
WO2024106838A1 PCT/KR2023/017833 KR2023017833W WO2024106838A1 WO 2024106838 A1 WO2024106838 A1 WO 2024106838A1 KR 2023017833 W KR2023017833 W KR 2023017833W WO 2024106838 A1 WO2024106838 A1 WO 2024106838A1
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  • Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to a bezel-less (e.g., zero bezel) display including a touch sensor and an electronic device including the same.
  • a bezel-less (e.g., zero bezel) display including a touch sensor and an electronic device including the same.
  • LCDs liquid crystal display devices
  • PDPs plasma display panels
  • FEDs field emission displays
  • device electrophoretic display device
  • OLED organic electroluminescence emitting device
  • a display including a touch sensor is placed on the front side of an electronic device and can convert a contact position directly contacted by a person's hand or an object into an electrical signal. Instructions selected at the contact location of a person's hand or object may be input as a touch signal.
  • Displays including such touch sensors can replace input devices that operate while connected to electronic devices, such as keyboards and mice, and their range of use is expanding.
  • a method of driving a touch sensor a resistive method, a light sensing method, and a capacitance method have been developed.
  • a capacitive touch sensor can convert the contact location into an electrical signal by detecting changes in capacitance when a person's hand or an object is touched.
  • the display may include an active area where a screen is displayed and a trace area where wires are arranged.
  • There may be trace areas on the left and right sides of the front of the display (e.g., the screen display side) where the wiring of the touch sensor and the wiring of the driving circuit of the display are arranged.
  • the trace area of the display is obscured by the bezel and may become a dead zone where the screen is not displayed. Due to the presence of a trace area (e.g., bezel area) where the wires of the display are arranged, it may be difficult to display the screen on the entire front of the display (e.g., the side where the screen is displayed).
  • Embodiments of the present disclosure may provide a bezel-less (e.g., bezel zero (or substantially zero bezel)) display including a touch sensor and an electronic device including the same.
  • a bezel-less (e.g., bezel zero (or substantially zero bezel)) display including a touch sensor and an electronic device including the same.
  • Embodiments of the present disclosure form a display to be bezel-less (e.g., zero bezel) (or substantially zero bezel), so that the screen to body ratio of the display to the body (e.g., frame)
  • a display capable of increasing screen ratio (hereinafter referred to as 'screen ratio') and an electronic device including the same can be provided.
  • Embodiments of the present disclosure can provide a display capable of forming touch sensor patterns and touch sensor wires using a metal mesh pattern, and an electronic device including the same.
  • a display according to an embodiment of the present disclosure may include a first active area where a plurality of pixels are arranged.
  • a display according to an embodiment of the present disclosure may include a plurality of first touch sensor patterns and a plurality of second touch sensor patterns disposed in the first active area.
  • a display according to an embodiment of the present disclosure may include a second active area disposed on both sides of the first active area and in which a plurality of pixels are disposed.
  • a display according to an embodiment of the present disclosure includes a plurality of touch sensor wires disposed in the second active area and electrically connected to the plurality of first touch sensor patterns and the plurality of second touch sensor patterns. can do.
  • An electronic device may include a display on which a plurality of pixels and a plurality of touch sensors are arranged.
  • An electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure may include a display driver integrated circuit (IC) that drives the display.
  • An electronic device may include a touch sensor IC that drives the touch sensors.
  • An electronic device may include a processor that controls driving of the display driver IC and the touch sensor IC.
  • the display may include a first active area where a plurality of pixels are arranged.
  • the display may include a plurality of first touch sensor patterns and a plurality of second touch sensor patterns disposed in the first active area.
  • the display may include a second active area disposed on both sides of the first active area and in which a plurality of pixels are disposed.
  • the display may include a plurality of touch sensor wires disposed in the second active area and electrically connected to a plurality of first touch sensor patterns and a plurality of second touch sensor patterns.
  • the display may include a bonding area disposed on an upper portion of the first active area.
  • the plurality of touch sensor wires may extend in length from the second active area to the bonding area.
  • the plurality of touch sensor wires may be electrically connected to the flexible printed circuit board in the bonding area.
  • a display and an electronic device including the same include a display that is bezel-less (e.g., zero bezel) (or substantially zero bezel), and a first active area and a second active area.
  • the screen can be displayed through the active area.
  • Insulated dummy metal patterns of metal mesh patterns are disposed between the touch sensor wires formed in the second active area, thereby preventing signal interference between adjacent touch channels. Additionally, since the mesh patterns are patterned to form touch sensor wires, visibility in the second active area can be improved.
  • a bezel-less (e.g., zero bezel) (or substantially zero bezel) display and an electronic device including the same include each of the touch sensor wires as a plurality of metal mesh lines. By forming this, even if some metal mesh lines are short-circuited, the remaining mesh lines are connected, preventing the wiring itself from being short-circuited.
  • a bezel-less (e.g., zero bezel) (or substantially zero bezel) display and an electronic device including the same include dummy metal patterns disposed between touch sensor wires to form adjacent touch sensor wires. It is possible to prevent (or reduce) signal interference between touch channels.
  • the touch sensor wires and the dummy metal patterns can be electrically isolated.
  • a bezel-less (e.g., zero bezel) (or substantially zero bezel) display and an electronic device including the same include the number of metal mesh lines forming each of the touch sensor wires.
  • the touch sensor wires can be formed to have equal resistance (eg, substantially equal resistance). Through this, it is possible to prevent the touch recognition rate from being lowered due to differences in line resistance of the touch sensor wires.
  • FIG. 1 is a block diagram of an electronic device in a network environment according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 2A is a perspective view of the front of an electronic device according to embodiments of the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 2B is a perspective view of the rear of an electronic device according to embodiments of the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 3A is a diagram illustrating a first state (e.g., unfolded state, open state) of an electronic device according to embodiments of the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 3B is a diagram illustrating a second state (eg, folded state, closed state) of an electronic device according to embodiments of the present disclosure.
  • Figure 4 is a block diagram of a display module according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • Figure 5 is a block diagram of a display module according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • Figure 6 is a diagram showing a display including touch sensor patterns of a comparative example.
  • FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating a display including touch sensor patterns (eg, touch sensor electrodes) and touch sensor wires according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • first touch sensor patterns e.g., first metal mesh touch patterns
  • second touch sensor patterns e.g., second metal
  • FIG. 9 is a cross-sectional view of a portion of the first active area and the second active area taken along line A1-A2 shown in FIG. 7 .
  • FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating a display including touch sensor patterns (eg, touch sensor electrodes) and touch sensor wires according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 11 is a cross-sectional view of a portion of the first active area and the second active area taken along the line B1-B2 shown in FIG. 10.
  • FIG. 12 is a diagram illustrating a display including touch sensor patterns (eg, touch sensor electrodes) and touch sensor wires according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 13 is a diagram illustrating a display including touch sensor patterns (eg, touch sensor electrodes) and touch sensor wires according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 14 is a diagram illustrating a display including touch sensor patterns (eg, touch sensor electrodes) and touch sensor wires according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • touch sensor patterns eg, touch sensor electrodes
  • Figure 15 is a cross-sectional view showing a structure in which touch sensor wires and a flexible printed circuit board (FPCB) are electrically connected.
  • FPCB flexible printed circuit board
  • Figure 16 is a cross-sectional view showing a structure in which touch sensor wires and a flexible printed circuit board (FPCB) are electrically connected.
  • FPCB flexible printed circuit board
  • FIG. 1 is a block diagram of an electronic device 101 in a network environment 100, according to various embodiments.
  • the electronic device 101 communicates with the electronic device 102 through a first network 198 (e.g., a short-range wireless communication network) or a second network 199. It is possible to communicate with the electronic device 104 or the server 108 through (e.g., a long-distance wireless communication network). According to one embodiment, the electronic device 101 may communicate with the electronic device 104 through the server 108.
  • a first network 198 e.g., a short-range wireless communication network
  • a second network 199 e.g., a long-distance wireless communication network.
  • the electronic device 101 may communicate with the electronic device 104 through the server 108.
  • the electronic device 101 includes a processor 120, a memory 130, an input module 150, an audio output module 155, a display module 160, an audio module 170, and a sensor module ( 176), interface 177, connection terminal 178, haptic module 179, camera module 180, power management module 188, battery 189, communication module 190, subscriber identification module 196 , or may include an antenna module 197.
  • at least one of these components eg, the connection terminal 178) may be omitted, or one or more other components may be added to the electronic device 101.
  • some of these components e.g., sensor module 176, camera module 180, or antenna module 197) are integrated into one component (e.g., display module 160). It can be.
  • the processor 120 for example, executes software (e.g., program 140) to operate at least one other component (e.g., hardware or software component) of the electronic device 101 connected to the processor 120. 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, processor 120 stores commands or data received from another component (e.g., sensor module 176 or communication module 190) in volatile memory 132. The commands or data stored in the volatile memory 132 can be processed, and the resulting data can be stored in the non-volatile memory 134.
  • software e.g., program 140
  • processor 120 stores commands or data received from another component (e.g., sensor module 176 or communication module 190) in volatile memory 132.
  • the commands or data stored in the volatile memory 132 can be processed, and the resulting data can be stored in the non-volatile memory 134.
  • the processor 120 includes the main processor 121 (e.g., a central processing unit or an application processor) or an auxiliary processor 123 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).
  • the main processor 121 e.g., a central processing unit or an application processor
  • an auxiliary processor 123 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.
  • the electronic device 101 includes a main processor 121 and a secondary processor 123
  • the secondary processor 123 may be set to use lower power than the main processor 121 or be specialized for a designated function. You can.
  • the auxiliary processor 123 may be implemented separately from the main processor 121 or as part of it.
  • the auxiliary processor 123 may, for example, act on behalf of the main processor 121 while the main processor 121 is in an inactive (e.g., sleep) state, or while the main processor 121 is in an active (e.g., application execution) state. ), together with the main processor 121, at least one of the components of the electronic device 101 (e.g., the display module 160, the sensor module 176, or the communication module 190) At least some of the functions or states related to can be controlled.
  • coprocessor 123 e.g., image signal processor or communication processor
  • may be implemented as part of another functionally related component e.g., camera module 180 or communication module 190. there is.
  • the auxiliary processor 123 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 101 itself, where artificial intelligence is performed, or may be performed through a separate server (e.g., server 108).
  • 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.
  • artificial intelligence models may additionally or alternatively include software structures.
  • the memory 130 may store various data used by at least one component (eg, the processor 120 or the sensor module 176) of the electronic device 101. Data may include, for example, input data or output data for software (e.g., program 140) and instructions related thereto.
  • Memory 130 may include volatile memory 132 or non-volatile memory 134.
  • the program 140 may be stored as software in the memory 130 and may include, for example, an operating system 142, middleware 144, or application 146.
  • the input module 150 may receive commands or data to be used in a component of the electronic device 101 (e.g., the processor 120) from outside the electronic device 101 (e.g., a user).
  • the input module 150 may include, for example, a microphone, mouse, keyboard, keys (eg, buttons), or digital pen (eg, stylus pen).
  • the sound output module 155 may output sound signals to the outside of the electronic device 101.
  • the sound output module 155 may include, for example, a speaker or a 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 160 can visually provide information to the outside of the electronic device 101 (eg, a user).
  • the display module 160 may include, for example, a display, a hologram device, or a projector, and a control circuit for controlling the device.
  • the display module 160 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 170 can convert sound into an electrical signal or, conversely, convert an electrical signal into sound. According to one embodiment, the audio module 170 acquires sound through the input module 150, the sound output module 155, or an external electronic device (e.g., directly or wirelessly connected to the electronic device 101). Sound may be output through the electronic device 102 (e.g., speaker or headphone).
  • the electronic device 102 e.g., speaker or headphone
  • the sensor module 176 detects the operating state (e.g., power or temperature) of the electronic device 101 or the external environmental state (e.g., user state) and generates an electrical signal or data value corresponding to the detected state. can do.
  • the sensor module 176 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 177 may support one or more designated protocols that can be used to connect the electronic device 101 directly or wirelessly with an external electronic device (eg, the electronic device 102).
  • the interface 177 may include, for example, a high definition multimedia interface (HDMI), a universal serial bus (USB) interface, an SD card interface, or an audio interface.
  • HDMI high definition multimedia interface
  • USB universal serial bus
  • SD card interface Secure Digital Card interface
  • audio interface audio interface
  • connection terminal 178 may include a connector through which the electronic device 101 can be physically connected to an external electronic device (eg, the electronic device 102).
  • the connection terminal 178 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 179 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.
  • the haptic module 179 may include, for example, a motor, a piezoelectric element, or an electrical stimulation device.
  • the camera module 180 can capture still images and moving images.
  • the camera module 180 may include one or more lenses, image sensors, image signal processors, or flashes.
  • the power management module 188 can manage power supplied to the electronic device 101.
  • the power management module 188 may be implemented as at least a part of, for example, a power management integrated circuit (PMIC).
  • PMIC power management integrated circuit
  • Battery 189 may supply power to at least one component of electronic device 101.
  • the battery 189 may include, for example, a non-rechargeable primary battery, a rechargeable secondary battery, or a fuel cell.
  • Communication module 190 is configured to provide a direct (e.g., wired) communication channel or wireless communication channel between electronic device 101 and an external electronic device (e.g., electronic device 102, electronic device 104, or server 108). It can support establishment and communication through established communication channels. Communication module 190 operates independently of processor 120 (e.g., an application processor) and may include one or more communication processors that support direct (e.g., wired) communication or wireless communication.
  • processor 120 e.g., an application processor
  • the communication module 190 is a wireless communication module 192 (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 194 (e.g., : LAN (local area network) communication module, or power line communication module) may be included.
  • a wireless communication module 192 e.g., a cellular communication module, a short-range wireless communication module, or a global navigation satellite system (GNSS) communication module
  • GNSS global navigation satellite system
  • wired communication module 194 e.g., : LAN (local area network) communication module, or power line communication module
  • the corresponding communication module is a first network 198 (e.g., a short-range communication network such as Bluetooth, wireless fidelity (WiFi) direct, or infrared data association (IrDA)) or a second network 199 (e.g., legacy It may communicate with an external electronic device 104 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).
  • 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).
  • 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).
  • a telecommunication network such as a cellular network, a 5G network, a next-generation communication network
  • the wireless communication module 192 uses subscriber information (e.g., International Mobile Subscriber Identifier (IMSI)) stored in the subscriber identification module 196 to communicate within a communication network such as the first network 198 or the second network 199.
  • subscriber information e.g., International Mobile Subscriber Identifier (IMSI)
  • IMSI International Mobile Subscriber Identifier
  • the wireless communication module 192 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 (enhanced mobile broadband (eMBB)), minimization of terminal power and access to multiple terminals (massive machine type communications (mMTC)), or ultra-reliable and low-latency (URLLC). -latency communications)) can be supported.
  • the wireless communication module 192 may support high frequency bands (eg, mmWave bands), for example, to achieve high data rates.
  • the wireless communication module 192 uses various technologies to secure performance in high frequency bands, for example, beamforming, massive array multiple-input and multiple-output (MIMO), and full-dimensional multiplexing.
  • MIMO massive array multiple-input and multiple-output
  • the wireless communication module 192 may support various requirements specified in the electronic device 101, an external electronic device (e.g., electronic device 104), or a network system (e.g., second network 199). According to one embodiment, the wireless communication module 192 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.
  • peak data rate e.g., 20 Gbps or more
  • loss coverage e.g., 164 dB or less
  • U-plane latency e.g., 164 dB or less
  • the antenna module 197 may transmit or receive signals or power to or from the outside (eg, an external electronic device).
  • the antenna module 197 may include an antenna including a radiator made of a conductor or a conductive pattern formed on a substrate (eg, PCB).
  • the antenna module 197 may include a plurality of antennas (eg, an array antenna). In this case, at least one antenna suitable for a communication method used in a communication network such as the first network 198 or the second network 199 is, for example, connected to the plurality of antennas by the communication module 190. can be selected. Signals or power may be transmitted or received between the communication module 190 and an external electronic device through the selected at least one antenna.
  • other components eg, radio frequency integrated circuit (RFIC) may be additionally formed as part of the antenna module 197.
  • RFIC radio frequency integrated circuit
  • the antenna module 197 may form a mmWave antenna module.
  • 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 surface (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.
  • 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 surface (e.g., top or side) of the
  • peripheral devices e.g., bus, general purpose input and output (GPIO), serial peripheral interface (SPI), or mobile industry processor interface (MIPI)
  • signal e.g. commands or data
  • commands or data may be transmitted or received between the electronic device 101 and the external electronic device 104 through the server 108 connected to the second network 199.
  • Each of the external electronic devices 102 or 104 may be of the same or different type as the electronic device 101.
  • all or part of the operations performed in the electronic device 101 may be executed in one or more of the external electronic devices 102, 104, or 108.
  • the electronic device 101 may perform the function or service instead of executing the function or service on its own.
  • 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 101.
  • the electronic device 101 may process the result as is or additionally and provide it as at least part of a response to the request.
  • cloud computing distributed computing, mobile edge computing (MEC), or client-server computing technology can be used.
  • the electronic device 101 may provide an ultra-low latency service using, for example, distributed computing or mobile edge computing.
  • the external electronic device 104 may include an Internet of Things (IoT) device.
  • Server 108 may be an intelligent server using machine learning and/or neural networks.
  • the external electronic device 104 or server 108 may be included in the second network 199.
  • the electronic device 101 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.
  • Electronic devices 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-mentioned devices.
  • first, second, or first or second may be used simply to distinguish one element from another, and may be used to distinguish such elements in other respects, such as 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”.
  • any of the components can be connected to the other components directly (e.g. wired), wirelessly, or through a third component.
  • 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. can be used
  • a module may be an integrated part or a minimum unit of the parts or a part thereof that performs one or more functions.
  • the module may be implemented in the form of an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC).
  • ASIC application-specific integrated circuit
  • Various embodiments of the present document are one or more instructions stored in a storage medium (e.g., built-in memory 136 or external memory 138) that can be read by a machine (e.g., electronic device 101). It may be implemented as software (e.g., program 140) including these.
  • a processor e.g., processor 120
  • 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.
  • 'non-transitory' only means that the storage medium is a tangible device and does not contain signals (e.g. electromagnetic waves). This term refers to cases where data is stored semi-permanently in the storage medium. There is no distinction between temporary storage cases.
  • 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 via an application store (e.g. Play Store TM ) or on two user devices (e.g. It can be distributed (e.g. downloaded or uploaded) directly between smart phones) or online.
  • a machine-readable storage medium e.g. compact disc read only memory (CD-ROM)
  • an application store e.g. Play Store TM
  • two user devices e.g. It can be distributed (e.g. downloaded or uploaded) directly between smart phones) or online.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • one or more of the components or operations described above may be omitted, or one or more other components or operations may be added.
  • multiple components eg, modules or programs
  • the integrated component may perform one or more functions of each component of the plurality of components identically or similarly to those performed by the corresponding component of the plurality of components prior to the integration. .
  • 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, omitted, or , or one or more other operations may be added.
  • the display module 160 shown in FIG. 1 may include a bar type or plate type display.
  • the display module 160 shown in FIG. 1 may include a flexible display configured to fold or unfold a screen (eg, a display screen).
  • the display module 160 shown in FIG. 1 may include a flexible display that is slidably disposed to provide a screen (eg, a display screen).
  • FIG. 2A is a perspective view of the front of an electronic device according to embodiments of the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 2B is a perspective view of the rear of an electronic device according to embodiments of the present disclosure.
  • the electronic device 200 (e.g., the electronic device 101 of FIG. 1) according to embodiments of the present disclosure has a first side (or front side) 210A and a second side. (or rear) 210B, and may include a housing 210.
  • a display 201 (eg, display 320 in FIG. 3A, display 410 in FIG. 4, and display 410 in FIG. 5) may be placed in the space formed by the housing 210.
  • the housing 210 may include a side surface 210C surrounding the space between the first surface 210A and the second surface 210B.
  • the housing 210 may refer to a structure that forms part of the first surface 210A, the second surface 210B, and the side surface 210C.
  • the first surface 210A may be formed at least in part by a substantially transparent front plate 202 (eg, a glass plate including various coating layers, or a polymer plate).
  • a substantially transparent front plate 202 eg, a glass plate including various coating layers, or a polymer plate.
  • the second surface 210B may be formed by a substantially opaque back plate 211.
  • the back plate 211 is formed, for example, by coated or colored glass, ceramic, polymer, metal (e.g., aluminum, stainless steel (STS), or magnesium), or a combination of at least two of these materials. It can be. However, it is not limited to this, and the back plate 211 may be formed of transparent glass.
  • the side 210C is joined to the front plate 202 and the back plate 211 by a side bezel structure 218 (or “side member”) comprising metal and/or polymer. can be formed.
  • the back plate 211 and the side bezel structure 218 are formed as one piece and may include the same material (eg, a metal material such as aluminum).
  • the front plate 202 may include two first regions 210D that are curved and extend seamlessly from the first surface 210A toward the rear plate 211. Two first areas 210D may be disposed at both ends of the long edge of the front plate 202.
  • the rear plate 211 may include two second regions 210E that are curved and extend seamlessly from the second surface 210B toward the front plate 202.
  • the front plate 202 may include only one of the first areas 210D (or the second areas 210E). According to one embodiment, some of the first areas 210D or the second areas 210E may not be included.
  • the side bezel structure 218 when viewed from the side of the electronic device 200, has a first bezel structure 218 on the side that does not include the first regions 210D or the second regions 210E. It may have a thickness (or width), and may have a second thickness that is thinner than the first thickness on the side including the first areas 210D or the second areas 210E.
  • the electronic device 200 includes a display 201 (e.g., the display module 160 of FIG. 1, the display module 160 of FIG. 4, and the display module 160 of FIG. 5) and an audio input.
  • Device 203 e.g., input module 150 in FIG. 1
  • audio output device 207, 214 e.g., audio output module 155 in FIG. 1
  • sensor module 204, 219 e.g., FIG. Sensor module 176 of 1
  • camera modules 205, 212 e.g., camera module 180 of FIG. 1
  • flash 213 e.g., FIG. Sensor module 176 of 1
  • the electronic device 200 may omit at least one of the components (eg, the key input device 217) or may additionally include another component.
  • the display 201 (e.g., the display 320 of FIG. 3, the display 410 of FIG. 4, and the display 410 of FIG. 5) provides visual visibility through the upper portion of the front plate 202. It can be seen as According to one embodiment, all or at least part of the display 201 may be visible through the front plate 202 forming the first surface 210A and the first area 210D of the side surface 210C.
  • the display 201 may be formed bezel-less (eg, zero bezel) (or substantially zero bezel) to increase the screen to body ratio.
  • the display 201 has the entire area (e.g., substantially the entire area) of the front side (e.g., the screen displayed) as an active area, and may include touch sensor patterns and touch sensor wires formed of metal mesh. You can.
  • the display 201 may be combined with or disposed adjacent to a touch detection circuit, a pressure sensor capable of measuring the intensity (pressure) of touch, and/or a digitizer that detects a magnetic field-type stylus pen. there is.
  • At least a portion of the sensor modules 204 and 219 and/or at least a portion of the key input device 217 are located in the first area 210D and/or the second area 210E. can be placed.
  • At least one of a sensor module 204, camera modules 205 (e.g., image sensor), an audio module 214, and a fingerprint sensor are installed on the back of the screen display area of the display 201. may include.
  • the display 201 may be combined with or disposed adjacent to a touch detection circuit, a pressure sensor capable of measuring the intensity (pressure) of touch, and/or a digitizer that detects a magnetic field-type stylus pen. there is.
  • At least a portion of the sensor modules 204 and 219 and/or at least a portion of the key input device 217 are located in the first areas 210D and/or the second areas 210E. can be placed in the field.
  • the sound input device 203 may include a microphone. According to one embodiment, the input device 203 may include a plurality of microphones arranged to detect the direction of sound.
  • the sound output devices 207 and 214 may include an external speaker 207 and a receiver for a call (eg, audio module 214).
  • the audio input device 203 e.g., microphone
  • audio output devices 207 and 214, and connectors 208 and 209 are disposed in the internal space of the electronic device 200 and formed in the housing 210. It may be exposed to the external environment through at least one hole.
  • the hole formed in the housing 210 may be commonly used for the sound input device 203 (eg, microphone) and the sound output devices 207 and 214.
  • the sound output devices 207 and 214 may include speakers (eg, piezo speakers) that operate without the hole formed in the housing 210.
  • the sensor modules 204 and 219 transmit electrical signals or data corresponding to the internal operating state of the electronic device 200 or the external environmental state.
  • a value can be created.
  • the sensor modules 204, 219 may include, for example, a first sensor module 204 (e.g., a proximity sensor) disposed on the first side 210A of the housing 210 and/or a second sensor of the housing 210. It may include a second sensor module 219 (eg, HRM sensor) and/or a third sensor module (not shown) (eg, fingerprint sensor) disposed on the second side 210B.
  • the fingerprint sensor may be disposed on the first side 210A (eg, display 201) and/or the second side 210B of the housing 210.
  • the electronic device 200 may include sensor modules not shown, for example, a gesture sensor, a gyro sensor, an air pressure sensor, a magnetic sensor, an acceleration sensor, a grip sensor, a color sensor, an IR (infrared) sensor, a biometric sensor, a temperature sensor, It may further include at least one of a humidity sensor or an illuminance sensor.
  • the camera modules 205 and 212 include a first camera module 205 disposed on the first side 210A of the electronic device 200, and a second camera module 205 disposed on the second side 210B. It may include 2 camera modules 212.
  • a flash 213 may be disposed around the camera modules 205 and 212.
  • Camera modules 205 and 212 may include one or more lenses, an image sensor, and/or an image signal processor.
  • the flash 213 may include, for example, a light emitting diode or a xenon lamp.
  • the first camera module 205 may be disposed below the display panel of the display 201 in an under display camera (UDC) manner.
  • two or more lenses (wide-angle and telephoto lenses) and image sensors may be disposed on one side of the electronic device 200.
  • a plurality of first camera modules 205 may be disposed on the first side (eg, the side where the screen is displayed) of the electronic device 200 in an under-display camera (UDC) manner.
  • the key input device 217 may be disposed on the side 210C of the housing 210.
  • the electronic device 200 may not include some or all of the key input devices 217 mentioned above, and the key input devices 217 not included may include soft keys, etc. on the display 201. It can be implemented in different forms.
  • the key input device 217 may be implemented using a pressure sensor included in the display 201.
  • the connectors 208 and 209 include a first connector hole 208 that can accommodate a connector (for example, a USB connector) for transmitting and receiving power and/or data with an external electronic device; and/or a second connector hole 209 (or earphone jack) capable of receiving a connector for transmitting and receiving audio signals to and from an external electronic device.
  • the first connector hole 208 may include a universal serial bus (USB) type A or USB type C port.
  • USB Type C the electronic device 200 (eg, the electronic device 101 of FIG. 1) can support USB power delivery (PD) charging.
  • some first camera modules 205 among the camera modules 205 and 212 and/or some sensor modules 204 among the sensor modules 204 and 219 display visual information through the display 201. It can be arranged to be visible as .
  • the first camera module 205 when the first camera module 205 is arranged in an under display camera (UDC) manner, the first camera module 205 may not be visually visible to the outside.
  • UDC under display camera
  • the first camera module 205 may be arranged to overlap the display area, and may display a screen in the display area corresponding to the second camera module 205.
  • Some sensor modules 204 may be arranged to perform their functions without being visually exposed through the front plate 202 in the internal space of the electronic device.
  • FIG. 3A is a diagram illustrating a first state (e.g., unfolded state, open state) of an electronic device according to embodiments of the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 3B is a diagram illustrating a second state (eg, folded state, closed state) of an electronic device according to embodiments of the present disclosure.
  • the electronic device 300 (e.g., the electronic device 101 of FIG. 1 and the electronic device 200 of FIG. 2) includes a housing 310, and the housing 310 It may include a supported display 320 (eg, display 410 of FIG. 4 and display 410 of FIG. 5).
  • the display 320 may include a flexible display or a foldable display.
  • the display 320 may be formed bezel-less (eg, zero bezel) (or substantially zero bezel), thereby increasing the screen to body ratio.
  • the display 320 has the entire area (e.g., substantially the entire area) of the front side (e.g., the screen displayed) as an active area, and may include touch sensor patterns and touch sensor wires formed of metal mesh. You can.
  • the side on which the display 320 is placed may be defined as the first side or the front of the electronic device 300 (eg, the side on which the screen is displayed when unfolded). Additionally, the side opposite to the front may be defined as the second side or the back of the electronic device 300. Additionally, the surface surrounding the space between the front and back can be defined as the third surface or the side of the electronic device 300.
  • the electronic device 300 may have its folding area 323 folded or unfolded in a first direction (eg, x-axis direction) based on the folding axis (eg, A-axis).
  • the housing 310 includes a first housing structure 311, a second housing structure 312 including a sensor area 324, a first rear cover 380, and/or a second housing structure 312. It may include a rear cover 390.
  • the housing 310 of the electronic device 300 is not limited to the shape and combination shown in FIGS. 3A and 3B, and may be implemented by other shapes or combinations and/or combinations of parts.
  • first housing structure 311 and the first rear cover 380 may be formed integrally, and the second housing structure 312 and the second rear cover 390 may be formed integrally. there is.
  • the first housing structure 311 and the second housing structure 312 are disposed on both sides about the folding axis (A) and may have an overall symmetrical shape with respect to the folding axis (A). there is.
  • the first housing structure 311 and the second housing structure 312 determine whether the electronic device 300 is in a first state (e.g., unfolded state), a second state (e.g., folded state), or a third state.
  • the angles they form can vary depending on whether they are in an intermediate state (e.g., between unfolding and folding).
  • the second housing structure 312 unlike the first housing structure 311, is the sensor area (e.g., an illuminance sensor, an iris sensor, and/or an image sensor) is disposed. 324) is additionally included, but may have mutually symmetrical shapes in other areas.
  • the sensor area 324 may be placed in the first housing structure 311 or may be omitted.
  • At least one sensor may be disposed in the sensor area 324 as well as in the lower and/or bezel area of the display. .
  • the first housing structure 311 and the second housing structure 312 may form a recess that accommodates the display 320.
  • the recess may have two or more different widths in a direction perpendicular to the folding axis A (eg, x-axis direction).
  • the recess is formed at the edge of the sensor area 324 of the first portion 311a of the first housing structure 311 and the second housing structure 312. It may have a first width W1 between one portion 312a.
  • the recess includes the second portion 311b of the first housing structure 311 substantially parallel to the folding axis A of the first housing structure 311 and the sensor area 324 of the second housing structure 312. It may have a second width W2 formed by the second portion 312b of the second housing structure 312 that is substantially parallel to the folding axis A but does not correspond to .
  • the second width W2 may be formed to be longer than the first width W1.
  • the first portion 312a and the second portion 312b of the second housing structure 312 may have different distances from the folding axis A.
  • the width of the recess is not limited to the example shown. In various embodiments, the recess may have a plurality of widths due to the shape of the sensor area 324 or the asymmetrically shaped portion of the first and second housing structures 311 and 312 .
  • At least a portion of the first housing structure 311 and the second housing structure 312 may be formed of a metallic material or a non-metallic material having a selected level of rigidity to support the display 320.
  • the sensor area 324 may be formed to have a predetermined area adjacent to one corner of the second housing structure 312.
  • the arrangement, shape, and size of the sensor area 324 are not limited to the illustrated example.
  • the sensor area 324 may be provided at another corner of the second housing structure 312 or at any area between the top and bottom corners.
  • components for performing various functions built into the electronic device 300 pass through the sensor area 324 or through one or more openings provided in the sensor area 324. It may be exposed to the front of the electronic device 300.
  • the components may include various types of sensors.
  • the sensor may include, for example, at least one of an illumination sensor, a front camera (eg, camera module), a receiver, or a proximity sensor.
  • the first rear cover 380 is disposed on one side of the folding axis A on the rear of the electronic device 300 and has, for example, a substantially rectangular periphery.
  • the edge may be surrounded by the first housing structure 311.
  • the second rear cover 390 may be disposed on the other side of the folding axis A on the back of the electronic device, and its edge may be wrapped by the second housing structure 312.
  • the first rear cover 380 and the second rear cover 390 may have a substantially symmetrical shape about the folding axis (A).
  • the first back cover 380 and the second back cover 390 do not necessarily have mutually symmetrical shapes, and according to one embodiment, the electronic device 300 has a first back cover 380 of various shapes. And it may include a second rear cover 390.
  • the first rear cover 380 may be formed integrally with the first housing structure 311, and the second rear cover 390 may be formed integrally with the second housing structure 312. You can.
  • the first rear cover 380, the second rear cover 390, the first housing structure 311, and the second housing structure 312 are various parts of the electronic device 300 ( It can form a space where a printed circuit board, or battery) can be placed.
  • one or more components may be placed or visually exposed on the rear of the electronic device 300.
  • at least a portion of the sub-display 330 may be visually exposed through the first rear area 382 of the first rear cover 380.
  • one or more components or sensors may be visually exposed through the second rear area 392 of the second rear cover 390.
  • the sensor may include an illumination sensor, a proximity sensor, and/or a rear camera.
  • the hinge cover 313 may be disposed between the first housing structure 311 and the second housing structure 312 and configured to cover the internal components (e.g., hinge structure). there is.
  • the hinge cover 313 may cover a portion where the first housing structure 311 and the second housing structure 312 come into contact when the electronic device 300 is unfolded and folded.
  • the hinge cover 313 includes the first housing structure 311 and It may be covered by a portion of the second housing structure 312 or may be exposed to the outside. According to one embodiment, when the electronic device 300 is in the first state (e.g., unfolded state), the hinge cover 313 is covered by the first housing structure 311 and the second housing structure 312 and is not exposed. It may not be possible.
  • the hinge cover 313 when the electronic device 300 is in the second state (e.g., folded state) (e.g., fully folded state), the hinge cover 313 is connected to the first housing structure 311 and It may be exposed to the outside between the second housing structures 312.
  • the first housing structure 311 and the second housing structure 312 when the first housing structure 311 and the second housing structure 312 are in a third state (e.g., intermediate state) in which the first housing structure 311 and the second housing structure 312 are folded with a certain angle, The hinge cover 313 may be partially exposed to the outside between the first housing structure 311 and the second housing structure 312. However, in this case, the exposed area may be less than in the fully folded state.
  • the hinge cover 313 may include a curved surface.
  • the display 320 may be disposed in the space formed by the housing 310.
  • the display 320 may be arranged to be supported by the housing 310.
  • the display 320 is seated on a recess formed by the housing 310 and may form most of the front surface of the electronic device 300.
  • the front of the electronic device 300 may include the display 320 and a partial area of the first housing structure 311 adjacent to the display 320 and a partial area of the second housing structure 312. there is.
  • the rear of the electronic device 300 includes a first rear cover 380, a partial area of the first housing structure 311 adjacent to the first rear cover 380, a second rear cover 390, and a second rear cover. It may include a portion of the second housing structure 312 adjacent to 390 .
  • the display 320 may refer to a display in which at least some areas can be transformed into a flat or curved surface.
  • the display 320 includes a folding area 323, a first area 321 disposed on one side (e.g., the left side in FIG. 3A) of the folding area 323, and a first area 321 on the other side (e.g., FIG. 3a). It may include a second area 322 disposed on the right side.
  • the display 320 may include a top emission or bottom emission OLED display.
  • OLED displays may include a low temperature color filter (LTCF) layer, window glass (e.g., ultra-thin glass (UTG) or polymer window), and/or optical compensation film (e.g., optical compensation film (OCF)). You can.
  • the LTCF layer of the OLED display can replace the polarizing film (or polarizing layer).
  • the division of areas of the display 320 is exemplary, and the display 320 may be divided into a plurality of areas (eg, two or more) depending on the structure or function. According to one embodiment, the area of the display 320 may be divided by the folding area 323 extending parallel to the y-axis or the folding axis A. However, in one embodiment, the display 320 is divided into different folding areas. Regions may also be distinguished based on (e.g., folding region parallel to the x-axis) or another folding axis (e.g., folding axis parallel to the x-axis).
  • the first region 321 and the second region 322 may have an overall symmetrical shape with the folding region 323 as the center.
  • the first housing structure 311 and the second housing structure 312 when the electronic device 300 is in a flat state (e.g., Figure 3a), the first housing structure 311 and the second housing structure 312 form an angle of approximately 180 degrees and are substantially can be arranged to face the same direction.
  • the surface of the first area 321 and the surface of the second area 322 of the display 320 form approximately 180 degrees with each other and may face substantially the same direction (eg, the front direction of the electronic device).
  • the folding area 323 may form substantially the same plane as the first area 321 and the second area 322 .
  • the first housing structure 311 and the second housing structure 312 may be arranged to face each other.
  • the surface of the first area 321 and the surface of the second area 322 of the display 320 form a narrow angle (eg, between about 0 degrees and about 10 degrees) and may face each other.
  • At least a portion of the folding area 323 may be formed as a curved surface with a predetermined curvature.
  • the first housing structure 311 and the second housing structure 312 are arranged at a certain angle to each other. You can.
  • the surface of the first area 321 and the surface of the second area 322 of the display 320 may form an angle that is larger than that in the folded state and smaller than that in the unfolded state.
  • At least a portion of the folding area 323 may be made of a curved surface with a predetermined curvature, and the curvature at this time may be smaller than that in the folded state.
  • Electronic devices may include electronic devices such as bar type, foldable type, rollable type, sliding type, wearable type, tablet PC, and/or laptop PC.
  • the electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is not limited to the above-described examples and may include various other electronic devices.
  • Figure 4 is a block diagram of a display module according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • the display module 160 (e.g., the display module 160 of FIG. 1) includes a display 410 and a display driver IC (DDI) (DDI) for driving the display 410. 430) (e.g., display driving driver).
  • DDI display driver IC
  • 430 e.g., display driving driver
  • the DDI 430 may include an interface module 431, a memory 433 (eg, buffer memory), an image processing module 435, or a mapping module 437.
  • the DDI 430 transmits image information including image data or an image control signal corresponding to a command for controlling the image data to an electronic device (e.g., in FIG. 1) through the interface module 431. It can be received from other components of the electronic device 101 and the electronic device 200 of FIGS. 2A and 2B.
  • the image information is independent of the function of the processor (e.g., the processor 120 of FIG. 1) (e.g., the main processor 121 of FIG. 1) (e.g., the application processor) or the main processor 121. It may be received from an operating coprocessor (e.g., coprocessor 123 in FIG. 1) (e.g., a graphics processing unit).
  • an operating coprocessor e.g., coprocessor 123 in FIG. 1
  • a graphics processing unit e.g., a graphics processing unit
  • the DDI 430 may communicate with the touch circuit 450 or sensor module 176 and the interface module 431. Additionally, the DDI 430 may store at least some of the received image information in the memory 433. As an example, the DDI 430 may store at least some of the received image information in the memory 433 in units of frames.
  • the image processing module 435 pre-processes or post-processes at least a portion of the image data (e.g., adjusts resolution, brightness, or size) based on at least the characteristics of the image data or the characteristics of the display 410. ) can be performed.
  • the mapping module 437 may generate a voltage value or a current value corresponding to the image data that has been pre-processed or post-processed through the image processing module 435.
  • the generation of a voltage value or a current value is based on at least the properties of the pixels of the display 410 (e.g., an array of pixels (RGB stripe or pentile structure), or the size of each subpixel). It can be done on some basis.
  • At least some pixels of the display 410 are driven based at least in part on the voltage value or the current value to provide visual information (e.g., text, image, or icon) corresponding to the image data. ) may be displayed through the display 410.
  • visual information e.g., text, image, or icon
  • the display module 160 may include a touch circuit 450.
  • the touch circuit 450 may include a touch sensor 451 and a touch sensor IC 453 for controlling the touch sensor 451.
  • the touch sensor IC 453 may control the touch sensor 451 to detect a touch input or hovering input for a specific position of the display 410.
  • the touch sensor IC 453 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 410.
  • the touch sensor IC 453 may provide information (e.g., location, area, pressure, or time) regarding a detected touch input or hovering input to a processor (e.g., processor 120 in FIG. 1).
  • At least a portion of the touch circuit 450 may be included as part of the DDI 430 or the display 410.
  • At least a portion of the touch circuit 450 (e.g., touch sensor IC 453) is included as part of another component (e.g., auxiliary processor 123) disposed outside the display module 160. You can.
  • the display module 160 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 176, or a control circuit therefor.
  • the at least one sensor or a control circuit therefor may be embedded in a part of the display module 160 (eg, the display 410 or the DDI 430) or a part of the touch circuit 450.
  • the sensor module 176 embedded in the display module 160 includes a biometric sensor (e.g., a fingerprint sensor)
  • the biometric sensor transmits biometric information associated with a touch input through a portion of the display 410. (e.g. fingerprint image) can be acquired.
  • the pressure sensor may acquire pressure information associated with a touch input through part or the entire area of the display 410. You can.
  • the touch sensor 451 or the sensor module 176 may be disposed between pixels of a pixel layer of the display 410, or above or below the pixel layer.
  • Figure 5 is a block diagram of a display module according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • the display module 160 shown in FIG. 5 may be at least partially similar to or identical to the display module 160 shown in FIG. 1 and/or the display module 160 shown in FIG. 4 .
  • the display module 160 shown in FIG. 5 may include an embodiment different from the display module 160 shown in FIG. 1 and/or the display module 160 shown in FIG. 4.
  • the display module 160 includes a display 410 (e.g., display 201 in FIG. 2A, display 320 in FIG. 3A, display 410 in FIG. 4), and the display 410. It may include a DDI 430 for driving, and a power supply device 550 for supplying power (ELVDD, ELVSS) to the display 410.
  • a display 410 e.g., display 201 in FIG. 2A, display 320 in FIG. 3A, display 410 in FIG. 4
  • the display 410 may include a DDI 430 for driving, and a power supply device 550 for supplying power (ELVDD, ELVSS) to the display 410.
  • the display 410 may include a display substrate and an active layer disposed on the display substrate to display an image.
  • the DDI 430 may include a memory 433, a data control unit 520, a gate control unit 530, and a timing control unit 540.
  • the memory 433, data control unit 520, gate control unit 530, and timing control unit 540 may be included in the DDI 430.
  • the memory 433, data control unit 520, gate control unit 530, and timing control unit 540 may be included in the display 410.
  • the display 410 may include a plurality of gate lines (GL) and a plurality of data lines (DL).
  • the plurality of gate lines GL may be formed in a first direction (eg, x-axis direction, horizontal direction in FIG. 5) and arranged at designated intervals.
  • the plurality of data lines DL may be formed in a second direction (eg, y-axis direction, vertical direction in FIG. 5) substantially perpendicular to the first direction, and may be arranged at designated intervals.
  • the “scan direction of the display 410” may be defined as a direction perpendicular to the direction in which the gate lines GL are formed. For example, when a plurality of gate lines GL are formed in a first direction (e.g., horizontal direction in FIG. 5), the scan direction of the display 410 is a second direction perpendicular to the first direction (e.g., horizontal direction in FIG. 5). It can be defined as (vertical direction in Figure 5).
  • a pixel P may be disposed in each of some areas of the display 410 where a plurality of gate lines GL and a plurality of data lines DL intersect.
  • each pixel P may display a designated gray level by being electrically connected to the gate line GL and the data line DL.
  • the power supply device 550 may generate driving voltages ELVDD and ELVSS for emitting light of a plurality of pixels P disposed on the display 410.
  • the power supply device 550 may supply driving voltages (ELVDD and ELVSS) to the display 410.
  • the pixels (P) may receive scan signals and emission (EM) signals through the gate line (GL) and receive data signals through the data line (DL).
  • the pixels P are a power source for driving a micro LED (light emitting diode) (or OLED (organic light emitting diode)), and the high-potential voltage (e.g., ELVDD voltage) and low-potential voltage (e.g., ELVSS voltage) can be input.
  • a micro LED light emitting diode
  • OLED organic light emitting diode
  • each pixel P may include an OLED (or micro LED) and a pixel driving circuit (e.g., a plurality of transistors, a plurality of capacitors) for driving the OLED (or micro LED).
  • a pixel driving circuit e.g., a plurality of transistors, a plurality of capacitors
  • the pixel driving circuit disposed in each pixel P turns on (e.g., activated state) or turns off (e.g., deactivated state) the OLED (or micro LED) based on scan signals and light emission signals. ) can be controlled.
  • each pixel P when the OLED (or micro LED) of each pixel P is turned on (e.g., activated), it displays a gray level (e.g., luminance) corresponding to the data signal for one frame period (or one frame). (for part of the period) may be displayed.
  • a gray level e.g., luminance
  • the data control unit 520 may drive a plurality of data lines DL.
  • the data control unit 520 receives at least one synchronization signal and a data signal (e.g., digital image data) from the timing control unit 540 or a processor (e.g., processor 120 of FIG. 1). You can.
  • the data control unit 520 may determine a data voltage (data) (eg, analog image data) corresponding to an input data signal using a reference gamma voltage and a designated gamma curve.
  • the data control unit 520 may supply the data voltage (data) to each pixel (P) by applying the data voltage (data) to the plurality of data lines (DL).
  • the data control unit 520 may receive a plurality of synchronization signals having the same frequency on a frame-by-frame basis from the timing control unit 540 or a processor (eg, processor 120 of FIG. 1). For example, consecutive first and second frames may be driven based on a plurality of synchronization signals having the same frequency.
  • the data control unit 520 may receive a plurality of synchronization signals with different frequencies on a frame-by-frame basis from the timing control unit 540 or a processor (e.g., processor 120 of FIG. 1). For example, consecutive first and second frames may be driven based on a plurality of synchronization signals having different frequencies.
  • the gate control unit 530 may receive at least one synchronization signal from the timing control unit 540 or a processor (eg, processor 120 of FIG. 1).
  • each gate line GL may include scan signal lines SCL to which scan signals are applied and emission signal lines EML to which light emission signals are applied.
  • the gate control unit 530 includes a scan control unit 531 that sequentially generates a plurality of scan signals based on the synchronization signal and supplies the generated plurality of scan signals to the scan signal line (SCL). It can be included.
  • the gate control unit 530 sequentially generates a plurality of emission (EM) signals based on the synchronization signal, and connects the generated plurality of emission (EM) signals to the emission signal lines (EML). It may further include a light emission control unit 532 that supplies light.
  • EM emission
  • EML emission signal lines
  • the timing control unit 540 may control the driving timing of the data control unit 520 and the gate control unit 530. According to one embodiment, the timing control unit 540 may receive data signals from the processor 120 in units of one frame. According to one embodiment, the timing control unit 540 converts a data signal (e.g., digital image data) input from the processor 120 to correspond to the resolution of the display 410, and sends the converted data signal to the data control unit 520. ) can be supplied to.
  • a data signal e.g., digital image data
  • FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating a display 600 including touch sensor patterns of a comparative example.
  • the display 600 may include an active area 601 and a bezel area 602 (eg, a trace area).
  • a screen may be displayed with a plurality of pixels (eg, pixel P in FIG. 5) arranged in the active area 601.
  • a plurality of touch sensor patterns 610 and 620 eg, touch sensor electrodes may be disposed in the active area 601.
  • the plurality of touch sensor patterns 610 and 620 include first touch sensor patterns 610 (e.g., Rx touch sensor patterns) arranged in a first direction (e.g., x-axis direction), and It may include second touch sensor patterns 620 (eg, Tx touch sensor patterns) disposed in a second direction (eg, y-axis direction) perpendicular to the first direction.
  • first touch sensor patterns 610 e.g., Rx touch sensor patterns
  • second touch sensor patterns 620 eg, Tx touch sensor patterns
  • the bezel area 602 may be disposed on the left and right sides of the x-axis direction based on the front of the display 600 (eg, the screen display surface).
  • Touch sensor wires 630 of each channel of the touch sensor may be disposed in the bezel area 602.
  • the bezel area 602 of the display 600 is an area where light is blocked, and the screen is not displayed.
  • FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating a display 700 including touch sensor patterns (eg, touch sensor electrodes) and touch sensor wires according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • 8 shows a plurality of first touch sensor patterns (e.g., first metal mesh touch patterns) (e.g., Rx touch sensor patterns) and a plurality of second touch sensor patterns (e.g., second metal) disposed on the display.
  • first touch sensor patterns e.g., first metal mesh touch patterns
  • second touch sensor patterns e.g., second metal
  • the display 700 includes a first active area 701 and a second active area 702 (e.g., in FIG. 6 It may include a bezel area 602).
  • the second active area 702 may be disposed on the left and right sides of the first active area 701 in the x-axis direction.
  • the display 700 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is formed as bezel-less (e.g., zero bezel) (or substantially zero bezel), and includes a first active area 701 and a second active area ( 702).
  • the display 700 can be formed bezel-less to increase the screen-to-body ratio.
  • a screen may be displayed with a plurality of pixels (eg, pixel P in FIG. 5) arranged in the first active area 701 and the second active area 702.
  • a plurality of identical pixels eg, pixel P in FIG. 5
  • the first active area 701 may include a plurality of touch sensor patterns 710 and 720 (eg, touch sensor electrodes).
  • the plurality of touch sensor patterns 710 and 720 include first touch sensor patterns 710 (e.g., Rx touch sensor patterns) arranged in a first direction (e.g., x-axis direction), and It may include second touch sensor patterns 720 (eg, Tx touch sensor patterns) disposed in a second direction (eg, y-axis direction) perpendicular to the first direction.
  • first touch sensor patterns 710 e.g., Rx touch sensor patterns
  • second touch sensor patterns 720 eg, Tx touch sensor patterns
  • the first touch sensor patterns 710 may be formed by patterning a metal mesh pattern 730.
  • the second touch sensor patterns 720 e.g., Tx touch sensor patterns
  • 1 touch sensor patterns 710 ) and the second touch sensor patterns 720 may be disposed on the same plane.
  • the first touch sensor patterns 710 e.g., Rx touch sensor patterns
  • the second touch sensor patterns 720 e.g., Tx touch sensor patterns
  • the first touch sensor patterns 710 and the second touch sensor patterns 720 should not be electrically connected to each other at areas where they intersect (or overlap) each other.
  • the first touch sensor patterns 710 and the second touch sensor patterns 720 One of them can be prevented from being electrically connected to each other (e.g., disconnected) using a bridge (e.g., bridge unit 750).
  • the second touch sensor patterns 720 are electrically connected using the bridge unit 750, so that the second touch sensor patterns 720 and the first touch sensor patterns 710 are connected to each other. Not being electrically contacted (e.g., disconnected) is shown and explained as an example. It is not limited to this, and the first touch sensor patterns 710 are electrically connected using a bridge unit to prevent the first touch sensor patterns 710 and the second touch sensor patterns 720 from electrically contacting each other. (e.g. to be separated).
  • the first touch sensor patterns 710 may be electrically connected by the first connection part 712.
  • the second touch sensor patterns 720 may be electrically connected by the second connection portion 722.
  • At least some of the second touch sensor patterns 720 may be electrically connected by the bridge unit 750.
  • the second touch sensor patterns 720 may be electrically connected through the bridge unit 750. You can. In areas where the first touch sensor patterns 710 are not formed, the second touch sensor patterns 720 (eg, Tx touch sensor patterns) may be electrically connected through the second connection portion 722.
  • the second touch sensor patterns 720 are formed through the bridge portion 750. This can be electrically connected. In areas where the first connection portion 712 is not formed, the second touch sensor patterns 720 (eg, Tx touch sensor patterns) may be electrically connected through the second connection portion 722.
  • the first touch sensor patterns 710 e.g., Rx touch sensor patterns
  • the second touch sensor patterns 720 e.g., Tx touch sensor patterns
  • the first touch sensor patterns 710 e.g., Rx touch sensor patterns
  • the second touch sensor patterns 720 e.g., Tx touch sensor patterns
  • the first touch sensor patterns 710 are electrically connected in a first direction (e.g., x-axis direction) to form a plurality of first touch channels 810. (e.g. RX channels) may be formed.
  • the second touch sensor patterns 720 are electrically connected in a second direction (e.g., y-axis direction) to form a plurality of second touch channels 820.
  • a second direction e.g., y-axis direction
  • second touch channels 820 e.g., TX channels
  • a plurality of first touch channels 810 e.g., RX channel
  • second touch channels 820 e.g., TX channel
  • They may be formed in a first direction (eg, x-axis direction).
  • FIG. 9 is a diagram 900 showing a cross-section of a portion of the first active area and the second active area along line A1-A2 shown in FIG. 7 .
  • a display (e.g., display 700 of FIG. 7) includes a thin film encapsulation layer 910 (e.g., TFE: thin film encapsulation), a planarization layer 920, and a first insulating layer 930. ) (e.g., an interlayer dielectric layer (ILD)), a second insulating layer 940 (e.g., an inorganic insulating layer (SiNx)), and a third insulating layer 950 (e.g., an organic insulating layer). It can be included.
  • the thin film encapsulation layer 910 may be disposed to cover the pixel driving circuit and/or the substrate on which the pixels are disposed.
  • a planarization layer 920 may be disposed on the thin film encapsulation layer 910, and a first insulating layer 930 may be disposed on the planarization layer 920.
  • a second insulating layer 940 may be disposed on the first insulating layer 930, and a third insulating layer 950 may be disposed on the second insulating layer 940.
  • first touch sensor patterns 710 e.g., Rx touch sensor patterns
  • second touch sensor patterns 720 e.g., Tx touch sensor
  • the first touch sensor patterns 710 e.g., Rx touch sensor patterns
  • the second touch sensor patterns 720 e.g., Tx touch sensor patterns
  • the first touch sensor patterns 710 e.g., Rx touch sensor patterns
  • the second touch sensor patterns 720 e.g., Tx touch sensor patterns
  • the first touch sensor patterns 710 may be electrically connected by the first connection portion 712.
  • the second touch sensor patterns 720 may be electrically connected by the second connection portion 722.
  • at least some of the second touch sensor patterns 720 may be electrically connected by the bridge unit 750.
  • the bridge unit 750 may include an insulating layer 752, a bridge wire 754, and a contact unit 756.
  • the insulating layer 752 is disposed between the first touch sensor patterns 710 (e.g., Rx touch sensor patterns) and the second touch sensor patterns 720 (e.g., Tx touch sensor patterns),
  • the touch sensor patterns 710 (eg, Rx touch sensor patterns) and the second touch sensor patterns 720 (eg, Tx touch sensor patterns) may be insulated (eg, separated).
  • the second touch sensor patterns 720 may be electrically connected by the bridge wire 754 and the contact portion 756.
  • the second touch sensor patterns 720 are electrically connected through the bridge unit 750, so that the second touch sensor patterns 720 and the first touch sensor patterns 710 are not in electrical contact. (e.g. separation) is shown as an example. It is not limited to this, and the first touch sensor patterns 710 are electrically connected through the bridge unit so that the first touch sensor patterns 710 and the second touch sensor patterns 720 are not in electrical contact (e.g. : can be separated).
  • the bridge portion 750 is shown as an example formed below the first touch sensor patterns 710 . The present invention is not limited to this, and the bridge portion 750 may be formed on the first touch sensor patterns 710 .
  • the second active area 702 connects the first touch sensor wires 740 of the first touch sensor patterns 710 (e.g., Rx touch sensor patterns). It can be included.
  • the touch sensor wires 740 may be formed by patterning the metal mesh pattern 730.
  • the second active area 702 may be disposed on both edge portions 703 of the display 700 in the first direction (eg, x-axis direction).
  • the first touch sensor wires 740 of the first touch sensor patterns 710 are disposed in a second active area ( 702) may be placed in at least one of the following.
  • the second touch sensor wires (not shown) of the second touch sensor patterns 720 are located in the second direction (e.g., y-axis direction) of the display 700. It may be placed in at least a portion of the non-display area 704.
  • the portion between the first active area 701 and the second active area 702 (e.g., the portion 905 between the first active area 701 and the second active area 702 in FIG. 9 )), structures (or configurations) not shown may be placed.
  • a structure (not shown) is formed in the area where the first active area 701 and the second active area 702 are adjacent (or the area where the first active area 701 and the second active area 702 are in contact). s (or configurations) may be arranged.
  • the second active area 702 of the display 700 is located in a portion corresponding to the bezel area 602 of FIG. 6, but contains pixels (e.g., those of FIG. 5). Pixels (P) are arranged to display an image.
  • the display 700 does not require a separate metal trace area because the metal mesh pattern 730 is patterned to form the touch sensor wires 740, and the touch sensor wires (740) are formed in the second active area 702. 740) may be disposed to enable the touch sensor to operate.
  • first touch channels 810 e.g., RX channels
  • m second touch channels 820 e.g., RX channels
  • TX channel can be configured.
  • Mutual capacitance may be formed through a plurality of first touch channels 810 (eg, RX channel) and a plurality of second touch channels 820 (eg, TX channel).
  • the width (eg, width in the x-axis direction) of the second active area 702 of the display 700 may be formed to be about 2 mm or less.
  • the touch sensor IC e.g., the touch sensor IC 453 in FIG. 4
  • the touch sensor IC sends a sensing signal up to the nth channel among all channels. reception, and may not receive the sensing signal from the n+1th channel. Since the sensing signal is not received from the n+1th channel, deterioration of touch sensing at the edge of the display 700 can be prevented.
  • insulated dummy metal patterns 735 of the metal mesh patterns 730 are disposed between the touch sensor wires 740 to prevent signal interference between adjacent touch channels. Additionally, since the mesh pattern 730 is patterned to form the touch sensor wires 740, visibility in the second active area 702 can be improved.
  • FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating a display 1000 including touch sensor patterns (eg, touch sensor electrodes) and touch sensor wires according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • touch sensor patterns eg, touch sensor electrodes
  • the display 1000 includes a first active area 1001 (e.g., first active area 701 of FIG. 7), and a second active area 1001. It may include an active area 1002 (e.g., the bezel area 602 in FIG. 6 (e.g., the second active area 702 in FIG. 7). The left and right sides of the first active area 1001 in the x-axis direction The second active area 1002 may be disposed on the right side.
  • the display 1000 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is formed as bezel-less (e.g., zero bezel) (or substantially zero bezel). Thus, the display 1000 may be formed bezel-less and may include a first active area 1001 and a second active area 1002, thereby increasing the screen-to-body ratio.
  • a screen may be displayed with a plurality of pixels (eg, pixel P in FIG. 5) arranged in the first active area 1001 and the second active area 1002.
  • a plurality of identical pixels eg, pixel P in FIG. 5 may be disposed in the first active area 1001 and the second active area 1002.
  • the first active area 1001 may include a plurality of touch sensor patterns 1010 and 1020 (eg, touch sensor electrodes).
  • the plurality of touch sensor patterns 1010 and 1020 include first touch sensor patterns 1010 (e.g., Rx touch sensor patterns) arranged in a first direction (e.g., x-axis direction), and It may include second touch sensor patterns 1020 (eg, Tx touch sensor patterns) disposed in a second direction (eg, y-axis direction) perpendicular to the first direction.
  • first touch sensor patterns 1010 e.g., Rx touch sensor patterns
  • second touch sensor patterns 1020 eg, Tx touch sensor patterns
  • the first touch sensor patterns 1010 may be formed by patterning the metal mesh pattern 1030.
  • the second touch sensor patterns 1020 eg, Tx touch sensor patterns
  • the metal mesh pattern 1030 may be formed by patterning the first touch sensor patterns 1010.
  • the first touch sensor patterns 1010 e.g., Rx touch sensor patterns
  • the second touch sensor patterns 1020 e.g., Tx touch sensor patterns
  • the first touch sensor patterns 1010 e.g., Rx touch sensor patterns
  • the second touch sensor patterns 1020 e.g., Tx touch sensor patterns
  • the second active area 1002 may be disposed on both edge portions 1003 of the display 1000 in the first direction (eg, x-axis direction).
  • the first touch sensor wires 1040 of the first touch sensor patterns 1010 are disposed in a second active area ( 1002).
  • the second touch sensor wires (not shown) of the second touch sensor patterns 1020 are located in the second direction (e.g., y-axis direction) of the display 1000. It may be placed in the non-display area 1004.
  • the first touch sensor patterns 1010 e.g., Rx touch sensor patterns
  • the second touch sensor patterns 1020 e.g., Tx touch sensor patterns
  • the first touch sensor patterns 1010 and the second touch sensor patterns 1020 should not be electrically connected to each other at areas where they intersect (or overlap) each other.
  • the first touch sensor patterns 1010 and the second touch sensor patterns 1020 One of the bridges (e.g., bridge unit 1060) (e.g., bridge unit 750 in FIG. 9) may be used to prevent electrical connection (e.g., disconnection) from each other.
  • the second touch sensor patterns 1020 are electrically connected using a bridge portion 1060 (e.g., the bridge portion 750 of FIG. 9 ), so that the second touch sensor patterns 1020
  • a bridge portion 1060 e.g., the bridge portion 750 of FIG. 9
  • the first touch sensor patterns 1010 are not in electrical contact with each other (e.g., disconnected). It is not limited to this, but the first touch sensor patterns 1010 are electrically connected using a bridge unit to prevent the first touch sensor patterns 1010 and the second touch sensor patterns 1020 from electrically contacting each other. (e.g. to be separated).
  • the first touch sensor patterns 1010 may be electrically connected by a first connection part (e.g., the first connection part 712 of FIG. 8).
  • a first connection part e.g., the first connection part 712 of FIG. 8
  • at least some of the second touch sensor patterns 1020 may be electrically connected by a second connector (eg, the second connector 722 of FIG. 8).
  • At least some of the second touch sensor patterns 1020 may be electrically connected by the bridge unit 1060.
  • the second touch sensor patterns 1020 may be electrically connected through the bridge unit 1060. You can. In areas where the first touch sensor patterns 1010 are not formed, the second touch sensor patterns 1020 (e.g., Tx touch sensor patterns) are connected through the second connection part (e.g., the second connection part 722 in FIG. 8). ) can be electrically connected.
  • the second connection part e.g., the second connection part 722 in FIG. 8.
  • the second touch sensor patterns 1020 are connected through the bridge portion 1060.
  • Tx touch sensor patterns may be electrically connected.
  • the first connection part e.g., the first connection part 712 in FIG. 8
  • the second touch sensor patterns 1020 e.g., the second connection part 722 in FIG. 8 are formed.
  • Tx touch sensor patterns may be electrically connected.
  • the first touch sensor patterns 1010 e.g., Rx touch sensor patterns
  • the second touch sensor patterns 1020 e.g., Tx touch sensor patterns
  • the first touch sensor patterns 1010 e.g., Rx touch sensor patterns
  • the second touch sensor patterns 1020 e.g., Tx touch sensor patterns
  • the first touch sensor patterns 1010 are electrically connected in a first direction (e.g., x-axis direction) to form a plurality of first touch channels (e.g., The first touch channels 810 of FIG. 8 (eg, RX channels) may be formed.
  • the second touch sensor patterns 1020 e.g., Tx touch sensor patterns
  • a second direction e.g., y-axis direction
  • Second touch channels 820 e.g., TX channels
  • a plurality of first touch channels 810 are formed in the second direction (e.g., y-axis direction)
  • a plurality of second touch channels 820 are formed in the second direction (e.g., y-axis direction). They may be formed in a first direction (eg, x-axis direction).
  • FIG. 11 is a diagram 1100 showing a cross-section of a portion of the first active area and the second active area along line B1-B2 shown in FIG. 10.
  • the second active area 1002 includes first touch sensor patterns 1010 (e.g., Rx touch sensor patterns) and second touch sensor patterns 1020 (e.g., Tx touch).
  • first touch sensor patterns 1010 e.g., Rx touch sensor patterns
  • second touch sensor patterns 1020 e.g., Tx touch
  • the touch sensor wires 1040 may be formed by patterning the metal mesh pattern 1030.
  • the second active area 1002 of the display 1000 is located in a portion corresponding to the bezel area 602 in FIG. 6, but is located in a pixel (e.g., in FIG. 5). Pixels (P) are arranged to display an image.
  • the display 1000 does not require a separate metal trace area because the metal mesh pattern 1030 is patterned to form the touch sensor wires 1040, and the touch sensor wires ( 1040) may be disposed to enable the touch sensor to operate.
  • the display 1000 includes a thin film encapsulation layer 1110 (e.g., TFE: thin film encapsulation), a planarization layer 1120, and a first insulating layer 1130 (e.g., an interlayer dielectric layer (ILD: interlayer dielectric layer), a second insulating layer 1140 (e.g., an inorganic insulating layer (SiNx)), and a third insulating layer 1150 (e.g., an organic insulating layer).
  • the thin film encapsulation layer 1110 may be disposed to cover the pixel driving circuit and/or the substrate on which the pixels are disposed.
  • structures (or components) not shown may be disposed in the portion 1105 between the first active area 1001 and the second active area 1002.
  • a structure (not shown) is adjacent to the first active area 1001 and the second active area 1002 (or the area where the first active area 1001 and the second active area 1002 are in contact).
  • s (or configurations) may be arranged.
  • the first touch sensor patterns 1010 e.g., Rx touch sensor patterns
  • the second touch sensor patterns 1020 e.g., Tx touch sensor patterns
  • the first touch sensor patterns 1010 e.g., Rx touch sensor patterns
  • the second touch sensor patterns 1020 e.g., Tx touch sensor patterns
  • the width (eg, width in the x-axis direction) of the second active area 1002 of the display 1000 may be formed to be about 2 mm or less.
  • the first touch sensor patterns 1010 may be electrically connected by a first connection part (eg, the first connection part 712 of FIG. 8).
  • the second touch sensor patterns 720 may be electrically connected by a second connector (eg, the second connector 722 of FIG. 8).
  • the second touch sensor patterns 1020 may be electrically connected by the bridge part 1060 (e.g., the bridge part 750 of FIG. 8).
  • the insulating layer 752 is disposed between the first touch sensor patterns 1010 (e.g., Rx touch sensor patterns) and the second touch sensor patterns 1020 (e.g., Tx touch sensor patterns),
  • the touch sensor patterns 1010 (eg, Rx touch sensor patterns) and the second touch sensor patterns 1020 (eg, Tx touch sensor patterns) may be insulated (eg, separated).
  • the second touch sensor patterns 1020 may be electrically connected by the bridge unit 1060.
  • first touch channels e.g., the first touch channel 810 of FIG. 8
  • first touch channel 810 e.g., RX channels
  • second touch channels e.g., the second touch channel 820 of FIG. 8
  • TX channel TX channel
  • the display 1000 may include a TX channel via 1050 and a bridge unit 1060.
  • TX TX channel via 1050 and a bridge unit 1060.
  • first touch channel 810 e.g., RX channel
  • second touch channel 820 e.g., TX channel
  • TX TX channel
  • the second touch sensor patterns 1020 e.g., Tx touch sensor patterns
  • the first active area 1001 and the bridge unit 1060 are electrically connected
  • the second active area 1002 the TX channel via 1050 and the bridge unit 1060 are electrically connected to form an effective mutual capacitance in the left and right edge areas (e.g., edge areas in the x-axis direction) of the display 1000. You can.
  • the second touch sensor patterns 1020 are electrically connected through the bridge unit 1060, so that the second touch sensor patterns 1020 and the first touch sensor patterns 1010 are not in electrical contact. (e.g. separation) is shown as an example. It is not limited to this, but the first touch sensor patterns 1010 are electrically connected through the bridge unit so that the first touch sensor patterns 1010 and the second touch sensor patterns 1020 are not in electrical contact (e.g. : can be separated).
  • the bridge portion 1060 is shown as an example formed below the first touch sensor patterns 1010. It is not limited to this, and the bridge portion 1060 may be formed on the first touch sensor patterns 1010.
  • a Tx channel via is formed between the Rx M0 channel line 1012 (e.g., the first Rx channel line) and the Rx M1 channel line 1014 (e.g., the second Rx channel line).
  • a TX channel via 1050 may be formed.
  • a Tx channel via (e.g., TX channel via 1050) formed between the Rx M0 channel line 1012 and the Rx M1 channel line 1014, and the second touch of Tx channel 0 disposed in the first active area 1001.
  • the sensor patterns 1020 may be electrically connected.
  • Rx M0 channel line 1012 e.g., first Rx channel line
  • Rx M1 channel line 1014 e.g., second Rx channel line
  • Tx channel via e.g., TX channel via 1050
  • a via of Tx channel 0 (e.g., TX channel via 1050) is formed between the nth channel and n+1th channel of Rx, and a via of Tx channel 0 (e.g., TX channel via ( 1050) can be electrically connected to the second touch sensor patterns 1020 of the Tx channel 0 disposed in the first active area 1001.
  • TX channel via 1050 e.g., TX channel via
  • FIG. 12 is a diagram illustrating a display 1200 including touch sensor patterns (eg, touch sensor electrodes) and touch sensor wires according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • touch sensor patterns eg, touch sensor electrodes
  • the display 1200 includes a first active area 1201 (e.g., the first active area 701 of FIG. 7 and the first active area 701 of FIG. 10). 1 active area 1001), and a second active area 1202 (e.g., bezel area 602 in FIG. 6) (e.g., second active area 702 in FIG. 7, second active area 1002 in FIG. 10 )), the second active area 1202 may be disposed on the left and right sides of the first active area 1201 in the x-axis direction.
  • the display 1200 may be formed to be bezel-less (eg, zero bezel) (or substantially zero bezel) and include a first active area 1201 and a second active area 1202. It is formed bezel-less, so the screen to body ratio can be increased.
  • a screen may be displayed with a plurality of pixels (eg, pixel P in FIG. 5) arranged in the first active area 1201 and the second active area 1202.
  • a plurality of identical pixels eg, pixel P in FIG. 5
  • a structure is formed between the first active area 1201 and the second active area 1202 (e.g., the area between the area 905 in FIG. 9 and the area between the area 1105 in FIG. 11). s (or configurations) may be arranged. According to one embodiment, a structure (not shown) is adjacent to the first active area 1201 and the second active area 1202 (or the area where the first active area 1201 and the second active area 1202 are in contact). s (or configurations) may be arranged.
  • the first active area 1201 may include a plurality of touch sensor patterns 1210 and 1220 (eg, touch sensor electrodes).
  • the plurality of touch sensor patterns 1210 and 1220 include first touch sensor patterns 1210 (e.g., Rx touch sensor patterns) arranged in a first direction (e.g., x-axis direction), and the It may include second touch sensor patterns 1220 (eg, Tx touch sensor patterns) disposed in a second direction (eg, y-axis direction) perpendicular to the first direction.
  • first touch sensor patterns 1210 e.g., Rx touch sensor patterns
  • second touch sensor patterns 1220 eg, Tx touch sensor patterns
  • the first touch sensor patterns 1210 may be formed by patterning the metal mesh pattern 1230.
  • the second touch sensor patterns 1220 may be formed by patterning the metal mesh pattern 1230.
  • first touch sensor patterns 1210 eg, Rx touch sensor patterns
  • second touch sensor patterns 1220 eg, Tx touch sensor patterns
  • first touch sensor patterns 1210 eg, Rx touch sensor patterns
  • second touch sensor patterns 1220 eg, Tx touch sensor patterns
  • the second active area 1202 may be disposed on both edge portions 1203 of the display 1200 in the first direction (eg, x-axis direction).
  • the first touch sensor wires 1240 of the first touch sensor patterns 1210 e.g., Rx touch sensor patterns
  • the second touch sensor wires (not shown) of the second touch sensor patterns 1220 are located in the second direction (e.g., y-axis direction) of the display 1200. It may be placed in the non-display area 1204.
  • the first touch sensor patterns 1210 and the second touch sensor patterns 1220 are formed substantially on the same plane, so that the first touch sensor patterns 1210 and the second touch sensor patterns (1220) should not be electrically connected to each other in areas where they cross (or overlap) each other. In areas where the first touch sensor patterns 1210 and the second touch sensor patterns 1220 intersect (or overlap) each other, the first touch sensor patterns 1210 and the second touch sensor patterns 1220 One of the bridges (e.g., the bridge unit 750 in FIGS. 8 and 9 and the bridge unit 1060 in FIG. 11) can be used to ensure that they are not electrically connected to each other (e.g., disconnected).
  • the bridge unit 750 in FIGS. 8 and 9 and the bridge unit 1060 in FIG. 11 can be used to ensure that they are not electrically connected to each other (e.g., disconnected).
  • the second touch sensor patterns 1220 are electrically connected using a bridge unit (e.g., the bridge unit 750 in FIGS. 8 and 9 and the bridge unit 1060 in FIG. 11), so that the second touch sensor patterns It has been described as an example that the 1220 and the first touch sensor patterns 1210 are not in electrical contact with each other (eg, disconnected). Not limited to this, the first touch sensor patterns 1210 are electrically connected using a bridge unit (e.g., the bridge unit 750 in FIGS. 8 and 9 and the bridge unit 1060 in FIG. 11), The first touch sensor patterns 1210 and the second touch sensor patterns 1220 may not be in electrical contact with each other (eg, separated).
  • a bridge unit e.g., the bridge unit 750 in FIGS. 8 and 9 and the bridge unit 1060 in FIG. 11
  • the first touch sensor patterns 1210 may be electrically connected by a first connection part (e.g., the first connection part 712 of FIG. 8).
  • a first connection part e.g., the first connection part 712 of FIG. 8
  • at least some of the second touch sensor patterns 1220 may be electrically connected by a second connector (eg, the second connector 722 of FIG. 8).
  • At least some of the second touch sensor patterns 1220 may be electrically connected by the bridge units 750 and 1060.
  • the second touch sensor patterns 1220 are electrically connected through the bridge units 750 and 1060. It can be connected to .
  • the second touch sensor patterns 1220 e.g., Tx touch sensor patterns
  • the second connection part e.g., the second connection part 722 in FIG. 8.
  • the second touch sensor patterns (e.g., the first connection portion 712 in FIG. 8) are formed through the bridge portions 750 and 1060. 1220) (e.g., Tx touch sensor patterns) may be electrically connected.
  • the first connection part e.g., the first connection part 712 of FIG. 8 is not formed
  • the second touch sensor patterns 1220 e.g., the second connection part 722 of FIG. 8) are formed.
  • Tx touch sensor patterns may be electrically connected.
  • the first touch sensor patterns 1210 e.g., Rx touch sensor patterns
  • the second touch sensor patterns 1220 e.g., Tx touch sensor patterns
  • the first touch sensor patterns 1210 e.g., Rx touch sensor patterns
  • the second touch sensor patterns 1220 e.g., Tx touch sensor patterns
  • the first touch sensor patterns 1210 are electrically connected in a first direction (e.g., x-axis direction) to form a plurality of first touch channels (e.g., The first touch channels 810 of FIG. 8 (eg, RX channels) may be formed.
  • the second touch sensor patterns 1220 e.g., Tx touch sensor patterns
  • a second direction e.g., y-axis direction
  • Second touch channels 820 e.g., TX channels
  • a plurality of first touch channels 810 are formed in the second direction (e.g., y-axis direction)
  • a plurality of second touch channels 820 are formed in the second direction (e.g., y-axis direction). They may be formed in a first direction (eg, x-axis direction).
  • the second active area 1202 includes first touch sensor patterns 1210 (e.g., Rx touch sensor patterns) and second touch sensor patterns 1220 (e.g., Tx touch sensor patterns). ) may include touch sensor wires 1240.
  • the touch sensor wires 1240 may be formed by patterning the metal mesh pattern 1230.
  • the second active area ( 1202) is located in a portion corresponding to the bezel area 602 of FIG. 6, but pixels (eg, pixels (P) of FIG. 5) are arranged to display an image.
  • the display 1200 does not require a separate metal trace area because the metal mesh pattern 1230 is patterned to form the touch sensor wires 1240, and the touch sensor wires ( 1240) may be disposed to enable the touch sensor to operate.
  • the first touch sensor patterns 1210 e.g., Rx touch sensor patterns
  • the second touch sensor patterns 1220 e.g., Tx touch sensor patterns
  • the first touch sensor patterns 1210 e.g., Rx touch sensor patterns
  • the second touch sensor patterns 1220 e.g., Tx touch sensor patterns
  • the width (eg, width in the x-axis direction) of the second active area 1202 of the display 1200 may be formed to be about 2 mm or less.
  • the first touch sensor patterns 1210 may be electrically connected by a first connection part (eg, the first connection part 712 of FIG. 8).
  • the second touch sensor patterns 1220 may be electrically connected by a second connector (eg, the second connector 722 of FIG. 8).
  • the second touch sensor patterns 1220 are electrically connected by a bridge unit (e.g., the bridge unit 750 in FIG. 8 and the bridge unit 1060 in FIG. 11).
  • the insulating layer e.g., the insulating layer 752 in FIG. 9 includes the first touch sensor patterns 1210 (e.g., Rx touch sensor patterns) and the second touch sensor patterns 1220 (e.g., Tx touch sensor patterns).
  • the second touch sensor patterns 1220 may be electrically connected by the bridge units 750 and 1060.
  • first touch channels e.g., the first touch channel 810 of FIG. 8
  • first touch channel 810 e.g., RX channels
  • second touch channels e.g., the second touch channel 820 of FIG. 8
  • TX channel TX channel
  • the touch sensor wires 1240 disposed in the second active area 1202 may have different lengths for each channel. For example, since the first channel (0ch) to the nth channel are sequentially formed based on the y-axis, the length of the first touch sensor wire 1241 of the first channel (0ch) may be formed to be the shortest.
  • the second touch sensor wire 1242 of the second channel (1ch) may be formed to be longer than the first touch sensor wire 1241.
  • the third touch sensor wire 1243 of the third channel (2ch) may be formed to be longer than the second touch sensor wire 1242 of the second channel (1ch). In this way, the touch sensor wire of the nth channel can be formed to be the longest.
  • line resistance may increase proportionally. If the line resistance of the touch sensor wires 1240 increases, the touch recognition rate may decrease, so the touch sensor wires 1240 are formed with a plurality of metal mesh lines to prevent the line resistance of the touch sensor wires 1240 from increasing. can be formed.
  • the n touch channels are arranged at regular intervals, so the area of the touch sensor wires 1240 can be adjusted by utilizing a plurality of metal mesh lines that exist between the touch sensor wires 1240. there is.
  • the number of metal mesh lines forming the first touch sensor wire 1241, the second touch sensor wire 1242, and the third touch sensor wire 1243 may be the same.
  • the number of metal mesh lines forming the first touch sensor wire 1241 and the number of metal mesh lines forming the second touch sensor wire 1242 may be different.
  • the number of metal mesh lines forming the second touch sensor wire 1242 may be greater than the number of metal mesh lines forming the first touch sensor wire 1241.
  • the number of metal mesh lines forming the second touch sensor wire 1242 and the number of metal mesh lines forming the third touch sensor wire 1243 may be different.
  • the number of metal mesh lines forming the third touch sensor wire 1243 may be greater than the number of metal mesh lines forming the second touch sensor wire 1242.
  • each of the touch sensor wires 1240 is formed with a plurality of metal mesh lines, so that even if some metal mesh lines are short-circuited, the remaining mesh lines are connected and the wires themselves Can prevent short circuit.
  • insulated dummy metal patterns 1235 of the metal mesh patterns 1230 are disposed between the touch sensor wires 1240 to prevent signal interference between adjacent touch channels. Additionally, since the mesh pattern 1230 is patterned to form the touch sensor wires 1240, visibility in the second active area 1202 can be improved.
  • FIG. 13 is a diagram illustrating a display including touch sensor patterns (eg, touch sensor electrodes) and touch sensor wires according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • the display 1300 includes a first active area 1301 (e.g., the first active area 701 of FIG. 7 and the first active area 701 of FIG. 10).
  • 1 active area 1001, first active area 1201 in FIG. 12), and second active area 1302 e.g., bezel area 602 in FIG. 6 (e.g., second active area 702 in FIG. 7)
  • the second active area 1002 in FIG. 10 and the second active area 1202 in FIG. 12 may be bezel-less.
  • the display 1300 may be formed to have a bezel-less screen ratio (e.g., zero bezel) (or substantially zero bezel) and include a first active area 1301 and a second active area 1302.
  • the second active area 1302 may be placed on the left and right sides of the first active area 1301 in the x-axis direction.
  • a screen may be displayed with a plurality of pixels (eg, pixel P in FIG. 5) arranged in the first active area 1301 and the second active area 1302.
  • a plurality of identical pixels eg, pixel P in FIG. 5 may be disposed in the first active area 1301 and the second active area 1302.
  • a structure is formed between the first active area 1301 and the second active area 1302 (e.g., between the part 905 in FIG. 9 and the part 1105 in FIG. 11). s (or configurations) may be arranged. According to one embodiment, a structure (not shown) is adjacent to the first active area 1301 and the second active area 1302 (or the area where the first active area 1301 and the second active area 1302 are in contact). s (or configurations) may be arranged.
  • the first active area 1301 may include a plurality of touch sensor patterns 1310 and 1320 (eg, touch sensor electrodes).
  • the plurality of touch sensor patterns 1310 and 1320 include first touch sensor patterns 1310 (e.g., Rx touch sensor patterns) arranged in a first direction (e.g., x-axis direction), and It may include second touch sensor patterns 1320 (eg, Tx touch sensor patterns) disposed in a second direction (eg, y-axis direction) perpendicular to the first direction.
  • first touch sensor patterns 1310 e.g., Rx touch sensor patterns
  • second touch sensor patterns 1320 eg, Tx touch sensor patterns
  • the first touch sensor patterns 1310 may be formed by patterning the metal mesh pattern 1330.
  • the second touch sensor patterns 1320 eg, Tx touch sensor patterns
  • the metal mesh pattern 1330 may be formed by patterning the first touch sensor patterns 1310.
  • the first touch sensor patterns 1310 e.g., Rx touch sensor patterns
  • the second touch sensor patterns 1320 e.g., Tx touch sensor patterns
  • the first touch sensor patterns 1310 e.g., Rx touch sensor patterns
  • the second touch sensor patterns 1320 e.g., Tx touch sensor patterns
  • the first touch sensor patterns 1310 and the second touch sensor patterns 1320 are formed substantially on the same plane, so that the first touch sensor patterns 1310 and the second touch sensor patterns 1320 Make sure that they are not electrically connected to each other at the intersection of (1320). In areas where the first touch sensor patterns 1310 and the second touch sensor patterns 1320 intersect (e.g., overlap each other), the first touch sensor patterns 1310 and the second touch sensor patterns 1320 ) can be prevented from being electrically connected to each other (e.g., disconnected) using a bridge unit (e.g., the bridge unit 750 in FIGS. 8 and 9 and the bridge unit 1060 in FIG. 11). there is.
  • a bridge unit e.g., the bridge unit 750 in FIGS. 8 and 9 and the bridge unit 1060 in FIG. 11
  • the second touch sensor patterns 1320 are electrically connected using the bridge units 750 and 1060, so that the second touch sensor patterns 1320 and the first touch sensor patterns 1310 do not electrically contact each other. What is not (e.g., disconnection) is explained as an example. Not limited to this, the first touch sensor patterns 1310 are electrically connected using the bridge units 750 and 1060, so that the first touch sensor patterns 1310 and the second touch sensor patterns 1320 are They can also be kept out of electrical contact with each other (e.g., separated).
  • the first touch sensor patterns 1310 may be electrically connected by a first connection part (eg, the first connection part 712 of FIG. 8).
  • a first connection part e.g. the first connection part 712 of FIG. 8
  • at least some of the second touch sensor patterns 1320 may be electrically connected by a second connection part (eg, the second connection part 722 in FIG. 8).
  • At least some of the second touch sensor patterns 1320 may be electrically connected by bridge units 750 and 1060.
  • the second touch sensor patterns 1320 may be electrically connected through the bridge units 750 and 1060. In areas where the first touch sensor patterns 1310 are not formed, the second touch sensor patterns 1320 may be electrically connected through a second connection part (eg, the second connection part 722 in FIG. 8).
  • a second connection part eg, the second connection part 722 in FIG. 8.
  • the second touch sensor patterns e.g., the first connection part 712 in FIG. 8 are formed through the bridge parts 750 and 1060. 1320
  • the first connection part e.g., the first connection part 712 of FIG. 8 is not formed
  • the second touch sensor patterns 1320 e.g., the second connection part 722 of FIG. 8 are formed.
  • Example: Tx touch sensor patterns may be electrically connected.
  • the first touch sensor patterns 1310 e.g., Rx touch sensor patterns
  • the second touch sensor patterns 1320 e.g., Tx touch sensor patterns
  • the first touch sensor patterns 1310 e.g., Rx touch sensor patterns
  • the second touch sensor patterns 1320 e.g., Tx touch sensor patterns
  • the first touch sensor patterns 1310 are electrically connected in a first direction (e.g., x-axis direction) to form a plurality of first touch channels (e.g., The first touch channel 810 of FIG. 8 (eg, RX channel) may be formed.
  • the second touch sensor patterns 1320 e.g., Tx touch sensor patterns
  • the second touch sensor patterns 1320 are electrically connected in a second direction (e.g., y-axis direction) to form a plurality of second touch channels (e.g., FIG. 8
  • Second touch channels 820 e.g., TX channels
  • a plurality of first touch channels 810 are formed in the second direction (e.g., y-axis direction)
  • a plurality of second touch channels 820 are formed in the second direction (e.g., y-axis direction). They may be formed in a first direction (eg, x-axis direction).
  • the second active area 1302 includes first touch sensor patterns 1310 (e.g., Rx touch sensor patterns) and second touch sensor patterns 1320 (e.g., Tx touch sensor patterns). ) may include touch sensor wires 1340.
  • the touch sensor wires 1340 may be formed by patterning a metal mesh pattern 1330.
  • the second active area 1302 of the display 1300 is located in a portion corresponding to the bezel area 602 in FIG. 6, but is located in a pixel (e.g., in FIG. 5). Pixels (P) are arranged to display an image.
  • the display 1300 does not require a separate metal trace area because the metal mesh pattern 1330 is patterned to form the touch sensor wires 1340, and the touch sensor wires ( 1340) may be disposed to enable the touch sensor to operate.
  • the first touch sensor patterns 1310 e.g., Rx touch sensor patterns
  • the second touch sensor patterns 1320 e.g., Tx touch sensor patterns
  • the first touch sensor patterns 1310 e.g., Rx touch sensor patterns
  • the second touch sensor patterns 1320 e.g., Tx touch sensor patterns
  • the width (eg, width in the x-axis direction) of the second active area 1302 of the display 1300 may be formed to be about 2 mm or less.
  • the first touch sensor patterns 1310 may be electrically connected by a connection part (eg, the first connection part 712 of FIG. 8).
  • the second touch sensor patterns 1320 are electrically connected by a bridge unit (e.g., the bridge unit 750 in FIG. 8 and the bridge unit 1060 in FIG. 11).
  • the insulating layer e.g., the insulating layer 752 in FIG. 9 includes first touch sensor patterns 1310 (e.g., Rx touch sensor patterns) and second touch sensor patterns 1320 (e.g., Tx touch sensor patterns).
  • first touch sensor patterns 1310 e.g., Rx touch sensor patterns
  • second touch sensor patterns 1320 e.g., Tx touch sensor patterns
  • the second touch sensor patterns 1320 may be electrically connected by the bridge units 750 and 1060.
  • first touch channels e.g., the first touch channel 810 of FIG. 8
  • first touch channel 810 e.g., RX channels
  • second touch channels e.g., the second touch channel 820 of FIG. 8
  • TX channel TX channel
  • the touch sensor wires 1340 disposed in the second active area 1302 may have different lengths for each channel. For example, since the first channel (0ch) to the nth channel are sequentially formed based on the y-axis, the length of the first touch sensor wire 1341 of the first channel (0ch) may be formed to be the shortest.
  • the second touch sensor wire 1342 of the second channel (1ch) may be formed to be longer than the first touch sensor wire 1341.
  • the third touch sensor wire 1343 of the third channel (2ch) may be formed to be longer than the second touch sensor wire 1342 of the second channel (1ch). In this way, the touch sensor wire of the nth channel can be formed to be the longest.
  • line resistance may increase proportionally. If there is a difference in the line resistance of the touch sensor wires 1340, the touch recognition rate may decrease.
  • the touch sensor wires 1340 are formed to have equal resistance in order to prevent the touch recognition rate from being reduced due to differences in line resistance of the touch sensor wires 1340. You can.
  • the touch sensor wires 1340 may be formed with a plurality of metal mesh lines so that the touch sensor wires 1340 have equal resistance.
  • the n touch channels are arranged at regular intervals, so the area of the touch sensor wires 1340 can be adjusted by utilizing a plurality of metal mesh lines that exist between the touch sensor wires 1340. there is.
  • the first touch sensor wire 1343 1341, the second touch sensor wire 1342, and the third touch sensor wire 1343 may have equal resistance (eg, substantially equal resistance).
  • a plurality of metals forming the second touch sensor wire 1342 are longer than the number of metal mesh lines forming the first touch sensor wire 1341.
  • the number of mesh lines may be greater.
  • the first touch sensor wire 1341 and the second touch sensor wire 1342 may be formed to have equal resistance (eg, substantially equal resistance).
  • a plurality of metals forming the third touch sensor wire 1343 are longer than the number of metal mesh lines forming the second touch sensor wire 1342.
  • the number of mesh lines may be greater.
  • the second touch sensor wire 1342 and the third touch sensor wire 1343 may have equal resistance (eg, substantially equal resistance).
  • the number of metal mesh lines forming each of the n touch sensor wires 1340 may be adjusted to form the n touch sensor wires 1340 to have equal resistance (e.g., substantially equal resistance). You can. Through this, it is possible to prevent the touch recognition rate from being lowered due to differences in line resistance of the touch sensor wires 1340.
  • each of the touch sensor wires 1340 is formed with a plurality of metal mesh lines, so that even if some metal mesh lines are short-circuited, the remaining mesh lines are connected and the wires themselves It can prevent short circuit.
  • insulated dummy metal patterns 1335 of the metal mesh patterns 1330 are disposed between the touch sensor wires 1340 to prevent signal interference between adjacent touch channels. Additionally, since the mesh pattern 1330 is patterned to form the touch sensor wires 1340, visibility in the second active area 1302 can be improved.
  • FIG. 14 is a diagram illustrating a display including touch sensor patterns (eg, touch sensor electrodes) and touch sensor wires according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • touch sensor patterns eg, touch sensor electrodes
  • FIG. 15 is a cross-sectional view 1500 showing a structure in which touch sensor wires and a flexible printed circuit board (FPCB) are electrically connected.
  • FPCB flexible printed circuit board
  • the display 1400 includes a first active area 1401 (e.g., the first active area 701 of FIG. 7, FIG. The first active area 1001 in Figure 10, the first active area 1201 in Figure 12, the first active area 1301 in Figure 13), and the second active area 1402 (e.g., the bezel area in Figure 6 ( 602) (e.g., the second active area 702 in FIG. 7, the second active area 1002 in FIG. 10, the second active area 1202 in FIG. 12, and the second active area 1402 in FIG.
  • a first active area 1401 e.g., the first active area 701 of FIG. 7, FIG.
  • the first active area 1001 in Figure 10 the first active area 1201 in Figure 12, the first active area 1301 in Figure 13
  • the second active area 1402 e.g., the bezel area in Figure 6 ( 602) (e.g., the second active area 702 in FIG. 7, the second active area 1002 in FIG. 10, the second active area 1202 in FIG. 12, and the second active area 1402 in FIG.
  • the display 1400 may be formed as bezel-less (e.g., zero bezel) (or substantially zero bezel), and may include a first active area 1401 and The second active area 1402 may be disposed on the left and right sides of the first active area 1401 in the x-axis direction.
  • a screen may be displayed with a plurality of pixels (eg, pixel P in FIG. 5) arranged in the first active area 1401 and the second active area 1402.
  • a plurality of identical pixels eg, pixel P in FIG. 5
  • the first active area 1401 may include a plurality of touch sensor patterns 1410 and 1420 (eg, touch sensor electrodes).
  • the plurality of touch sensor patterns 1410 and 1420 include first touch sensor patterns 1410 (e.g., Rx touch sensor patterns) arranged in a first direction (e.g., x-axis direction), and It may include second touch sensor patterns 1420 (eg, Tx touch sensor patterns) disposed in a second direction (eg, y-axis direction) perpendicular to the first direction.
  • first touch sensor patterns 1410 e.g., Rx touch sensor patterns
  • second touch sensor patterns 1420 eg, Tx touch sensor patterns
  • the first touch sensor patterns 1410 may be formed by patterning the metal mesh pattern 1430.
  • the second touch sensor patterns 1420 eg, Tx touch sensor patterns
  • the metal mesh pattern 1430 may be formed by patterning the first touch sensor patterns 1410.
  • the first touch sensor patterns 1410 e.g., Rx touch sensor patterns
  • the second touch sensor patterns 1420 e.g., Tx touch sensor patterns
  • the first touch sensor patterns 1410 e.g., Rx touch sensor patterns
  • the second touch sensor patterns 1420 e.g., Tx touch sensor patterns
  • the first touch sensor patterns 1410 and the second touch sensor patterns 1420 are formed substantially on the same plane, so that the first touch sensor patterns 1410 and the second touch sensor patterns 1420 (1420) should not be electrically connected to each other in areas where they intersect (or overlap) each other. In areas where the first touch sensor patterns 1410 and the second touch sensor patterns 1420 intersect (or overlap) each other, the first touch sensor patterns 1410 and the second touch sensor patterns 1420 One of the bridges (e.g., the bridge unit 750 in FIGS. 8 and 9 and the bridge unit 1060 in FIG. 11) can be used to ensure that they are not electrically connected to each other (e.g., disconnected).
  • the bridge unit 750 in FIGS. 8 and 9 and the bridge unit 1060 in FIG. 11 can be used to ensure that they are not electrically connected to each other (e.g., disconnected).
  • the second touch sensor patterns 1420 are electrically connected using the bridge units 750 and 1060, so that the second touch sensor patterns 1420 and the first touch sensor patterns 1410 do not electrically contact each other. What is not (e.g., disconnection) is explained as an example. It is not limited to this, but the first touch sensor patterns 1410 are electrically connected using a bridge unit to prevent the first touch sensor patterns 1410 and the second touch sensor patterns 1420 from electrically contacting each other. (e.g. to be separated).
  • the first touch sensor patterns 1410 may be electrically connected by a first connection part (eg, the first connection part 712 of FIG. 8).
  • a first connection part e.g. the first connection part 712 of FIG. 8
  • at least some of the second touch sensor patterns 1420 may be electrically connected by a second connection part (eg, the second connection part 722 in FIG. 8).
  • At least some of the second touch sensor patterns 1420 may be electrically connected by bridge units 750 and 1060.
  • the second touch sensor patterns 1420 may be electrically connected through the bridge units 750 and 1060. In areas where the first touch sensor patterns 1410 are not formed, the second touch sensor patterns 1420 may be electrically connected through a second connection part (eg, the second connection part 722 of FIG. 8).
  • a second connection part eg, the second connection part 722 of FIG. 8
  • the second touch sensor patterns (e.g., the first connection portion 712 in FIG. 8) are formed through the bridge portions 750 and 1060. 1420) can be electrically connected.
  • the first connection part e.g., the first connection part 712 of FIG. 8 is not formed, the second touch sensor patterns 1420 are formed through the second connection part (e.g., the second connection part 722 of FIG. 8). Can be electrically connected.
  • the first touch sensor patterns 1410 e.g., Rx touch sensor patterns
  • the second touch sensor patterns 1420 e.g., Tx touch sensor patterns
  • the first touch sensor patterns 1410 e.g., Rx touch sensor patterns
  • the second touch sensor patterns 1420 e.g., Tx touch sensor patterns
  • the first touch sensor patterns 1410 are electrically connected in a first direction (e.g., x-axis direction) to form a plurality of first touch channels (e.g., The first touch channel 810 of FIG. 8 (eg, RX channel) may be formed.
  • the second touch sensor patterns 1420 e.g., Tx touch sensor patterns
  • the second touch sensor patterns 1420 are electrically connected in a second direction (e.g., y-axis direction) to form a plurality of second touch channels (e.g., FIG. 8
  • Second touch channels 820 e.g., TX channels
  • a plurality of first touch channels 810 are formed in the second direction (e.g., y-axis direction)
  • a plurality of second touch channels 820 are formed in the second direction (e.g., y-axis direction). They may be formed in a first direction (eg, x-axis direction).
  • the second active area 1402 of the display 1400 is located in a portion corresponding to the bezel area 602 in FIG. 6, but is located in a pixel (e.g., in FIG. 5). Pixels (P) are arranged to display an image.
  • the display 1400 does not require a separate metal trace area because the metal mesh pattern 1430 is patterned to form the touch sensor wires 1440, and the touch sensor wires ( 1440) may be disposed to enable the touch sensor to operate.
  • the first touch sensor patterns 1410 e.g., Rx touch sensor patterns
  • the second touch sensor patterns 1420 e.g., Tx touch sensor patterns
  • the first touch sensor patterns 1410 e.g., Rx touch sensor patterns
  • the second touch sensor patterns 1420 e.g., Tx touch sensor patterns
  • the width (eg, width in the x-axis direction) of the second active area 1402 of the display 1400 may be formed to be about 2 mm or less.
  • the first touch sensor patterns 1410 may be electrically connected by a first connection part (eg, the first connection part 712 of FIG. 8).
  • the second touch sensor patterns 1420 may be electrically connected by a second connector (eg, the second connector 722 of FIG. 8).
  • the second touch sensor patterns 1420 are electrically connected by a bridge unit (e.g., the bridge unit 750 in FIG. 8 and the bridge unit 1060 in FIG. 11).
  • the insulating layer e.g., the insulating layer 752 in FIG. 9 includes the first touch sensor patterns 1410 (e.g., Rx touch sensor patterns) and the second touch sensor patterns 1420 (e.g., Tx touch sensor patterns).
  • the second touch sensor patterns 1420 may be electrically connected by the bridge units 750 and 1060.
  • first touch channels e.g., the first touch channel 810 of FIG. 8
  • first touch channel 810 e.g., RX channels
  • second touch channels e.g., the second touch channel 820 of FIG. 8
  • TX channel TX channel
  • the second active area 1402 includes first touch sensor patterns 1410 (e.g., Rx touch sensor patterns) and second touch sensor patterns 1420 (e.g., Tx touch sensor patterns). ) may include touch sensor wires 1440.
  • the touch sensor wires 1440 may be formed by patterning a metal mesh pattern 1430.
  • a bonding area 1403 (eg, a non-display area) may be disposed in the upper portion 1401a of the first active area 1401 with respect to the y-axis.
  • the touch sensor wires 1440 may be formed to extend in length from the second active area 1402 to the bonding area 1403.
  • the metal mesh pattern 1430 is patterned to form the touch wire 1432, and the touch wire 1432 and the dummy metal pattern 1435 may be spaced apart and insulated from each other.
  • the touch sensor wires 1440 may be electrically connected to the flexible printed circuit board (FPCB) 1510 (FPCB) in the bonding area 1403.
  • the touch sensor wires 1440 may be electrically connected to a touch sensor IC (eg, the touch sensor IC 453 in FIG. 4) through the flexible circuit board 1510 (FPCB).
  • the touch wire 1432 and the flexible circuit board 1510 may be electrically connected through the conductive ball 1520.
  • the touch sensor wires of the n touch channels can be electrically connected to the flexible circuit board (1510, FPCB) through the conductive ball 1520.
  • the n touch channels are arranged at regular intervals, so that the touch sensor wires 1440 are formed by utilizing a plurality of metal mesh lines that exist between the touch sensor wires 1440.
  • the area can be adjusted.
  • each of the touch sensor wires 1440 is formed with a plurality of metal mesh lines, so that even if some metal mesh lines are short-circuited, the remaining mesh lines are connected and the wires themselves It can prevent short circuit.
  • insulated dummy metal patterns 1435 of the metal mesh patterns 1430 are disposed between the touch sensor wires 1440 to prevent signal interference between adjacent touch channels. Additionally, since the mesh pattern 1430 is patterned to form the touch sensor wires 1440, visibility in the second active area 1402 can be improved.
  • FIG. 16 is a cross-sectional view 1600 showing a structure in which touch sensor wires and a flexible printed circuit board (FPCB) are electrically connected.
  • FPCB flexible printed circuit board
  • a bonding area 1403 may be disposed in the upper portion 1401a of the first active area 1401 with respect to the y-axis.
  • the touch sensor wires 1440 may be formed to extend in length from the second active area 1402 to the bonding area 1403.
  • the metal mesh pattern 1430 is patterned to form the touch wire 1432, and the touch wire 1432 and the dummy metal pattern 1435 may be spaced apart and insulated from each other.
  • the touch sensor wires 1440 may be electrically connected to the flexible printed circuit board (FPCB) 1610 (FPCB) in the bonding area 1403.
  • the touch sensor wires 1440 may be electrically connected to a touch sensor IC (eg, the touch sensor IC 453 in FIG. 4) through the flexible circuit board 1610 (FPCB).
  • the touch wire 1432 and the flexible printed circuit board (FPCB) 1610 may be electrically connected through the conductive tape 1620.
  • the touch sensor wires of n touch channels may be electrically connected to the flexible printed circuit board (FPCB) 1610 (FPCB) through the conductive tape 1620.
  • the n touch channels are arranged at regular intervals, so that the touch sensor wires 1440 are formed by utilizing a plurality of metal mesh lines that exist between the touch sensor wires 1440.
  • the area can be adjusted.
  • each of the touch sensor wires 1440 is formed with a plurality of metal mesh lines, so that even if some metal mesh lines are short-circuited, the remaining mesh lines are connected and the wires themselves It can prevent short circuit.
  • insulated dummy metal patterns 1435 of the metal mesh patterns 1430 are disposed between the touch sensor wires 1440 to prevent signal interference between adjacent touch channels. Additionally, since the mesh pattern 1430 is patterned to form the touch sensor wires 1440, visibility in the second active area 1402 can be improved.
  • a display according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is a first active area (e.g., the first active area 701 in FIG. 7, the first active area 1001 in FIG. 10) where a plurality of pixels (e.g., the pixel P in FIG. 5) are arranged. It may include the first active area 1201 of FIG. 12, the first active area 1301 of FIG. 13, and the first active area 1401 of FIG. 14.
  • the display (700, 1000, 1200, 1300) according to an embodiment of the present disclosure includes a plurality of first touch sensor patterns (e.g., FIG.
  • the displays 700, 1000, 1200, and 1300 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure are disposed on both sides of the first active area 701, 1001, 1201, 1301, and 1401, and a plurality of pixels P are disposed. 2 active areas (e.g., second active area 702 in FIG. 7, second active area 1002 in FIG. 10, second active area 1202 in FIG. 12, second active area 1302 in FIG. 13, It may include the second active area 1402 in FIG. 14).
  • the display (700, 1000, 1200, 1300) according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is disposed in the second active area (702, 1002, 1202, 1302, 1402) and includes a plurality of first touch sensor patterns (710, 1010).
  • touch sensor wires 740 of FIG. 7 may include touch sensor wires 1040 of FIG. 10, touch sensor wires 1240 of FIG. 12, touch sensor wires 1340 of FIG. 13, and touch sensor wires 1440 of FIG. 14.
  • the plurality of touch sensor wires 740, 1040, 1240, 1340, and 1440 may be formed of a plurality of metal mesh lines.
  • Metal mesh patterns e.g., metal mesh patterns 730 in FIG. 7, metal mesh patterns 1030 in FIG. 10, metal mesh patterns 1230 in FIG. 12, metal mesh patterns 1330 in FIG. 13
  • the metal mesh patterns 1430 of FIG. 14 may be patterned to form the plurality of touch sensor wires 740, 1040, 1240, 1340, and 1440.
  • a dummy metal pattern (e.g., a dummy metal pattern 735 in FIG. 7 and a dummy metal pattern in FIG. 10) insulated from the plurality of touch sensor wires 740, 1040, 1240, 1340, and 1440. 1035), the dummy metal pattern 1235 of FIG. 12, the dummy metal pattern 1335 of FIG. 13, and the dummy metal pattern 1435 of FIG. 14) are connected to the plurality of touch sensor wires 740, 1040, 1240, 1340, 1440).
  • the plurality of first touch sensor patterns 710, 1010, 1210, 1310, and 1410 are Rx touch sensor patterns
  • the plurality of second touch sensor patterns 720, 1220, 1320, and 1420 may be Tx touch sensor patterns.
  • a bridge unit (e.g., in FIG. 10) electrically connecting the plurality of second touch sensor patterns 720, 1220, 1320, and 1420 disposed in the first active area 701, 1001, 1201, 1301, and 1401.
  • Bridge unit 1060 and a Tx channel via formed between the first and second Rx channel lines disposed in the second active areas 702, 1002, 1202, 1302, and 1402 (e.g., in FIG. 10) It may include a Tx channel via (1050).
  • the bridge unit 1060 and the Tx channel via 1050 may be electrically connected.
  • the first Rx channel line, the second Rx channel line, and the Tx channel via 1050 may be insulated.
  • the number of metal mesh lines forming each of the touch sensor wires 740, 1040, 1240, 1340, and 1440 may be different.
  • the plurality of touch sensor wires 740, 1040, 1240, 1340, and 1440 may be formed to have different areas.
  • a first touch sensor wire among the plurality of touch sensor wires 740, 1040, 1240, 1340, and 1440 may be formed of a first number of metal mesh lines.
  • the second touch sensor wiring may be formed of a second number of metal mesh lines greater than the first number.
  • the plurality of touch sensor wires 740, 1040, 1240, 1340, and 1440 may be formed to have substantially equal resistance.
  • it may include a bonding area disposed on an upper portion of the first active area 701, 1001, 1201, 1301, and 1401.
  • the plurality of touch sensor wires 740, 1040, 1240, 1340, and 1440 may extend in length from the second active area 702, 1002, 1202, 1302, and 1402 to the bonding area.
  • the plurality of touch sensor wires 740, 1040, 1240, 1340, and 1440 may be electrically connected to the flexible printed circuit board.
  • the plurality of touch sensor wires 740, 1040, 1240, 1340, and 1440 and the flexible circuit board may be electrically connected to each other through conductive balls in the bonding area.
  • the plurality of touch sensor wires 740, 1040, 1240, 1340, and 1440 and the flexible circuit board may be electrically connected to each other through conductive tape in the bonding area.
  • An electronic device (e.g., the electronic device 101 of FIG. 1, the electronic device 200 of FIGS. 2A and 2B, and the electronic device 300 of FIGS. 3A and 3B) according to an embodiment of the present disclosure includes a plurality of It may include displays 700, 1000, 1200, 1300, and 1400 on which pixels P and a plurality of touch sensors are arranged.
  • the electronic devices 101, 200, and 300 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure include a display driver integrated circuit (IC) (e.g., in FIGS. 4 and 5) that drives the displays 700, 1000, 1200, 1300, and 1400.
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  • Electronic devices 101, 200, and 300 may include a touch sensor IC (eg, touch sensor IC 453 in FIG. 4) that drives the touch sensors.
  • the electronic device 101, 200, and 300 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure includes a processor (e.g., processor 120 of FIG. 1) that controls driving of the display driver IC 430 and the touch sensor IC 453. It can be included.
  • the displays 700, 1000, 1200, 1300, and 1400 may include first active areas 701, 1001, 1201, 1301, and 1401 where a plurality of pixels P are arranged.
  • the display (700, 1000, 1200, 1300, 1400) includes a plurality of first touch sensor patterns (710, 1010, 1210, 1310, 1410) and a plurality of second touch sensor patterns 720, 1220, 1320, and 1420.
  • the display (700, 1000, 1200, 1300, 1400) is disposed on both sides of the first active area (701, 1001, 1201, 1301, 1401), and has a second active area (P) in which a plurality of pixels (P) are disposed. 702, 1002, 1202, 1302, 1402).
  • the display (700, 1000, 1200, 1300, 1400) is disposed in the second active area (702, 1002, 1202, 1302, 1402), and a plurality of first touch sensor patterns (710, 1010, 1210, 1310) , 1410) and a plurality of touch sensor wires 740, 1040, 1240, 1340, and 1440 electrically connected to a plurality of second touch sensor patterns 720, 1220, 1320, and 1420.
  • the displays 700, 1000, 1200, 1300, and 1400 have a bonding area (e.g., the bonding area 1403 in FIG. 14, may include a display area)).
  • the plurality of touch sensor wires 740, 1040, 1240, 1340, and 1440 may extend in length from the second active area 702, 1002, 1202, 1302, and 1402 to the bonding area 1403. In the bonding area 1403, the plurality of touch sensor wires 740, 1040, 1240, 1340, and 1440 may be electrically connected to the flexible printed circuit board.
  • the plurality of touch sensor wires 740, 1040, 1240, 1340, and 1440 may be formed of a plurality of metal mesh lines.
  • Metal mesh patterns 730, 1030, 1230, 1330, and 1430 may be patterned to form the plurality of touch sensor wires 740, 1040, 1240, 1340, and 1440.
  • the plurality of touch sensor wires 740, 1040, 1240, 1340, and 1440 may extend in length from the second active area 702, 1002, 1202, 1302, and 1402 to the bonding area. In the bonding area, the plurality of touch sensor wires 740, 1040, 1240, 1340, and 1440 may be electrically connected to the flexible printed circuit board.
  • dummy metal patterns (735, 1035, 1235, 1335, 1435) insulated from the plurality of touch sensor wires (740, 1040, 1240, 1340, 1440) are connected to the plurality of touch sensor wires (740, 1040, 1240, 1340, 1440). 740, 1040, 1240, 1340, 1440).
  • the plurality of first touch sensor patterns 710, 1010, 1210, 1310, and 1410 are Rx touch sensor patterns
  • the plurality of second touch sensor patterns 720, 1220, 1320, and 1420 may be Tx touch sensor patterns.
  • a bridge unit 1060 electrically connecting the plurality of second touch sensor patterns 720, 1220, 1320, and 1420 disposed in the first active area 701, 1001, 1201, 1301, and 1401, and a first 2 It may include a Tx channel via 1050 formed between the first and second Rx channel lines disposed in the active areas 702, 1002, 1202, 1302, and 1402.
  • the bridge unit 1060 and the Tx channel via 1050 may be electrically connected.
  • the first Rx channel line, the second Rx channel line, and the Tx channel via 1050 may be insulated.
  • the number of metal mesh lines forming each of the touch sensor wires 740, 1040, 1240, 1340, and 1440 may be different.
  • the plurality of touch sensor wires 740, 1040, 1240, 1340, and 1440 may be formed to have different areas.
  • a first touch sensor wire among the plurality of touch sensor wires 740, 1040, 1240, 1340, and 1440 may be formed of a first number of metal mesh lines.
  • the second touch sensor wiring may be formed of a second number of metal mesh lines greater than the first number.
  • the plurality of touch sensor wires 740, 1040, 1240, 1340, and 1440 may be formed to have substantially equal resistance.
  • the display is formed with a zero bezel (or substantially zero bezel), and the display area of the screen can be increased by using the first active area and the second active area.
  • Insulated dummy metal patterns of metal mesh patterns are disposed between the touch sensor wires formed in the second active area, thereby preventing signal interference between adjacent touch channels. Additionally, since the mesh patterns are patterned to form touch sensor wires, visibility in the second active area can be improved.
  • each of the touch sensor wires is formed with a plurality of metal mesh lines, so that even if some metal mesh lines are short-circuited, the remaining mesh lines are connected and the wires themselves It can prevent short circuit.
  • dummy metal patterns are disposed between touch sensor wires to prevent signal interference between adjacent touch channels.
  • a display according to an embodiment of the present disclosure and an electronic device including the same adjust the number of metal mesh lines forming each of the touch sensor wires so that all of the touch sensor wires have equal resistance (e.g., substantially equal resistance). It can be formed to have. Through this, it is possible to prevent the touch recognition rate from being lowered due to differences in line resistance of the touch sensor wires.

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Un dispositif d'affichage selon un mode de réalisation de la présente divulgation peut comprendre : une première zone active dans laquelle une pluralité de pixels sont agencés ; une pluralité de premiers motifs de capteur tactile et une pluralité de seconds motifs de capteur tactile qui sont agencés dans la première zone active ; des secondes zones actives qui sont respectivement agencées sur des côtés opposés de la première zone active et dans lesquelles une pluralité de pixels sont agencés ; et une pluralité de câblages de capteur tactile agencés dans les secondes zones actives et connectés électriquement à la pluralité de premiers motifs de capteur tactile et aux seconds motifs de capteur tactile. Divers autres modes de réalisation sont possibles.
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