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Display apparatus and input method of display apparatus

US10088958B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 23, 2016
Grant dateOct 2, 2018
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Expiry dateFeb 23, 2036

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02D10/00
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A display apparatus and an input method of the display apparatus are provided. The display apparatus includes a bottom chassis, and a display panel disposed above the bottom chassis, the display panel including an active area configured to display a control menu, and a black mask area surrounding the active area. The display apparatus further includes a light source configured to irradiate light, an optical member configured to cause the irradiated light to be incident on the display panel, and a middle frame disposed on the optical member and configured to support the display panel. The display apparatus further includes a sensor disposed between the middle frame and the display panel, and configured to sense a user input.

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