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Granted Patent B2
US 12,225,742 · App. 18/435,669 · Granted Feb 11, 2025

Detection module and display device having the same

Inventors: Junghak Kim (Hwaseong-si, KR); Youngsik Kim (Yongin-si, KR); Kyowon Ku (Seoul, KR); Jaehyung Jo (Asan-si, KR)
Assignee: Samsung Display Co., Ltd.
H01L27/14623G06V40/1318H01L25/18H01L27/14614H01L27/14636
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Patent No.
US 12,225,742
App. No.
18/435,669
Granted
Feb 11, 2025
Kind
B2
Abstract

According to one aspect of the invention, a detection module for a display device, the detection module includes: a substrate; a detector disposed on the substrate to detect an external signal; a sensor driving circuit disposed on the substrate to drive the detector; and a light shielding layer to block an external light from entering the sensor driving circuit and to receive a light blocking voltage.

Claims (73)

1. A detection module, the detection module comprising:

a substrate;

a detector disposed on the substrate to detect an external signal;

a sensor driving circuit disposed on the substrate to drive the detector; and

a light shielding layer to block an external light from entering the sensor driving circuit and to receive a light blocking voltage,

wherein the light shielding layer comprises:

a lower light shielding layer disposed between the substrate and the sensor driving circuit; and

an upper light shielding layer disposed on the sensor driving circuit, the upper light shielding layer comprising an opening part overlapping the detector.

2. The detection module of claim 1 , wherein the sensor driving circuit comprises at least one transistor.

3. The detection module of claim 2 , wherein the transistor comprises:

an active layer;

a control electrode disposed on the active layer and overlapping the active layer; and

an input electrode and an output electrode spaced apart from each other on the control electrode, and

wherein the lower light shielding layer is disposed between the active layer and the substrate.

4. The detection module of claim 2 , wherein the transistor comprises:

an active layer;

a control electrode disposed under the active layer and overlapping the active layer; and

an input electrode and an output electrode spaced apart from each other on the active layer, and

wherein the lower light shielding layer is disposed between the control electrode and the substrate.

5. The detection module of claim 4 , wherein the lower light shielding layer comprises an opening at least partially overlapping the control electrode.

6. The detection module of claim 1 , further comprising a power supply line to supply the light blocking voltage to the light shielding layer, the light blocking voltage being a ground voltage or a substantially constant voltage.

7. The detection module of claim 1 , wherein at least one of the lower light shielding layer or the upper light shielding layer is configured to receive the light blocking voltage.

8. The detection module of claim 7 , wherein the sensor driving circuit comprises at least one transistor, and

wherein the detector overlaps the transistor.

9. The detection module of claim 8 , wherein the transistor comprises:

an active layer;

a control electrode disposed on the active layer and overlapping the active layer; and

an input electrode and an output electrode spaced apart from each other on the active layer, and

wherein the opening part overlaps a position where the output electrode of the transistor and the detector are connected.

10. The detection module of claim 1 , wherein an area of the lower light shielding layer is larger than an area of the upper light shielding layer.

11. The detection module of claim 1 , wherein the detector comprises a detection element including a photoelectric conversion element.

12. The detection module of claim 11 , further comprising an optical system including a plurality of transmission parts and a light absorbing part provided around the plurality of transmission parts,

wherein the detection element is disposed under the optical system to receive light passing through the plurality of transmission parts.

13. A display device comprising:

a display module including a light emitting element to generate light, and a display panel to display an image using the light; and

a detection module disposed under the display module to receive an external signal,

wherein the detection module comprises:

a substrate;

a detector disposed on the substrate to detect the external signal;

a sensor driving circuit disposed on the substrate to drive the detector; and

a light shielding layer to block an external light from entering the sensor driving circuit and to receive a light blocking voltage,

wherein the light shielding layer comprises:

a lower light shielding layer disposed between the substrate and the sensor driving circuit; and

an upper light shielding layer disposed on the sensor driving circuit, the upper light shielding layer comprising an opening part overlapping the detector.

14. The display device of claim 13 , wherein the sensor driving circuit comprises at least one transistor.

15. The display device of claim 14 , wherein the transistor comprises:

an active layer;

a control electrode disposed on the active layer and overlapping the active layer; and

an input electrode and an output electrode spaced apart from each other on the control electrode, and

wherein the lower light shielding layer is disposed between the active layer and the substrate or between the control electrode and the substrate.

16. The display device of claim 14 , wherein the light blocking voltage is applied to at least one of the lower light shielding layer or the upper light shielding layer.

17. The display device of claim 13 , wherein the sensor driving circuit comprises at least one transistor connected to the detector,

wherein the transistor comprises:

an active layer;

a control electrode disposed on the active layer and overlapping the active layer; and

an input electrode and an output electrode spaced apart from each other on the active layer, and

wherein the opening part is provided corresponding to a position where the output electrode of the transistor and the detector are connected.

18. The display device of claim 17 , wherein an area of the lower light shielding layer is larger than an area of the upper light shielding layer.

19. The display device of claim 13 , wherein the detector comprises a detection element including a photoelectric conversion element.

20. The display device of claim 19 , wherein the detection module further comprises an optical system including a plurality of transmission parts and a light absorbing part provided around the plurality of transmission parts, and

wherein the detection element and the sensor driving circuit overlap the plurality of transmission parts.

21. An electronic device comprising:

a display module including a light emitting element to generate light, and a display panel to display an image using the light;

a detection module disposed under the display module to receive an external signal; and

a housing accommodating the display module and the detection module,

wherein the detection module comprises:

a substrate;

a detector disposed on the substrate to detect the external signal;

a sensor driving circuit disposed on the substrate to drive the detector; and

a light shielding layer to block an external light from entering the sensor driving circuit and to receive a light blocking voltage,

wherein the light shielding layer comprises:

a lower light shielding layer disposed between the substrate and the sensor driving circuit; and

an upper light shielding layer disposed on the sensor driving circuit, the upper light shielding layer comprising an opening part overlapping the detector.

Assignments (1)
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Oct 15, 2024
From: KIM, JUNGHAK; KIM, YOUNGSIK; KU, KYOWON; JO, JAEHYUNG
To: SAMSUNG DISPLAY CO., LTD.
Reel/Frame 068899/0355 →
Priority Claims (1)
KR 10-2020-0044289 · Apr 10, 2020 · national
Continuity (2)
Continuation 17147321 · Jan 12, 2021
Related Publication 20240250101A1 · Jul 25, 2024
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