Displays with data lines that accommodate openings
US11852938B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 2, 2022 |
| Grant date | Dec 26, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 2, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG09G2300/0819
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
To minimize the width of a non-light-emitting border region around an opening in the active area, data lines may be stacked in the border region. Data line portions may be formed using three metal layers in three different planes within the border region. A metal layer that forms a positive power signal distribution path in the active area may serve as a data line portion in the border region. A metal layer may be added in the border region to serve as a data line portion in the border region. Data line signals may also be provided to pixels on both sides of an opening in the active area using supplemental data line paths. A supplemental data line path may be routed through the active area of the display to electrically connect data line segments on opposing sides of an opening within the display.
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