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Methods and configurations for improving the performance of sensors under a display

US12201004B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 8, 2020
Grant dateJan 14, 2025
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Expiry dateFeb 23, 2042

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH10K59/122
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An electronic device may include a display and a sensor under the display. The display may include an array of subpixels for displaying an image to a user of the electronic device. At least a portion of the array of subpixels may be selectively removed in a pixel removal region to improve optical transmittance to the sensor through the display. The pixel removal region may include a plurality of pixel free regions that are devoid of thin-film transistor structures, that are devoid of power supply lines, that have continuous open areas due to rerouted row/column lines, that are partially devoid of touch circuitry, that optionally include dummy contacts, and/or have selectively patterned display layers.

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