Patents by Inventor Hui-Won Yang

Hui-Won Yang has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 12167639
    Abstract: A display device comprises a repair circuit, and a repair circuit connection pattern extending across a pixel and the repair circuit. Each of a first and second subpixels comprises a light emitting element, a first transistor connected thereto, and a second transistor connected to a gate electrode of the first transistor. The repair circuit comprises first and second repair transistors connected to a gate electrode of the first repair transistor. A first source/drain electrode of the first transistor of each of the first and second subpixels is connected to the power line, a second source/drain electrode of the first transistor of each of the first and second subpixels overlaps the repair circuit connection pattern. A first source/drain electrode of the first repair transistor is connected to the power line, and a second source/drain electrode of the first repair transistor overlaps the first repair circuit connection pattern.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 2022
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2024
    Assignee: SAMSUNG DISPLAY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Jee Hoon Kim, Shin Hyuk Yang, Hui Won Yang
  • Publication number: 20240405178
    Abstract: A display device may include: a substrate having a display area and a non-display area, and including a first surface and a second surface facing away from each other in a thickness direction of the substrate, and a side surface connecting the first and second surfaces; a light emitting element on the first surface of the substrate in the display area; a pad electrode on the first surface of the substrate in the non-display area; an intermediate electrode on the second surface of the substrate in the display area; and a side connection line on the side surface, and electrically connected to each of the pad electrode and the intermediate electrode. The pad electrode may include a first pad electrode and a second pad electrode. Opposite side surfaces of the second pad electrode may have the same inclination angles as opposite side surfaces of the first pad electrode.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2024
    Publication date: December 5, 2024
    Inventors: Yu Jin LEE, Hui Won YANG, Sun PARK
  • Publication number: 20240304604
    Abstract: A display device includes a base layer on a plane defined by a first direction and a second direction different from the first direction, a front surface backplane layer on the base layer, and a light emitting element on the front surface backplane layer. The front surface backplane layer includes a first layer, a second layer on the first layer, and a third layer on the second layer. The first layer includes a first power line, a portion of the first power line extends in the first direction and another portion of the first power line extends in the second direction. The second layer includes a pixel circuit configured to drive the light emitting element. The third layer includes a second power line, a portion of the second power line extends in the first direction and another portion of the second power line extends in the second direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 13, 2024
    Publication date: September 12, 2024
    Inventors: Ki Chang EOM, Hui Won YANG, Jae Phil LEE
  • Publication number: 20240274646
    Abstract: Provided are display device and tiled display device including a plurality of display devices. A display device includes a substrate, a first electrode above one surface of the substrate, a contact electrode above the first electrode, and contacting the first electrode, a buffer layer above the contact electrode, an active layer of a thin film transistor above the buffer layer, a gate-insulating layer above the active layer, a gate electrode of the thin film transistor above the gate-insulating layer, and a light-emitting element above the first electrode, and in an element contact hole penetrating the contact electrode, the buffer layer, and the gate-insulating layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 13, 2023
    Publication date: August 15, 2024
    Inventors: Jung An LEE, Hui Won YANG, Kyung Rock SON, Gwang Geun LEE
  • Publication number: 20240274770
    Abstract: A display device includes a base layer, and a first backplane layer disposed on the base layer. The first backplane layer includes a lower backplane layer, an outer via layer disposed on the lower backplane layer, and an outer passivation layer disposed on the outer via layer. The outer passivation layer includes a first outer passivation layer and a second outer passivation layer disposed on the first outer passivation layer. The second outer passivation layer includes multiple holes overlapping the first outer passivation layer in a plan view.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 9, 2023
    Publication date: August 15, 2024
    Applicant: Samsung Display Co., LTD.
    Inventor: Hui Won YANG
  • Publication number: 20240266364
    Abstract: A display device according to an embodiment including: a base layer including a first surface and a second surface; a first backplane layer disposed on the first surface of the base layer and including a pixel circuit; a second backplane layer disposed on the second surface of the base layer and including a rear wire; and a light-emitting-element layer disposed on the first backplane layer and including a light emitting element. The base layer has a transmittance of about 15% or less with respect to light having a wavelength of about 290 nm or less.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 29, 2023
    Publication date: August 8, 2024
    Applicant: Samsung Display Co., LTD.
    Inventors: Mun Soo PARK, Hui Won YANG, Sun PARK
  • Patent number: 11765936
    Abstract: A display device according to an embodiment includes: a first conductive layer that is disposed on a substrate; a transistor that is disposed on the substrate; and a light emitting element that is electrically connected to the transistor, wherein the transistor includes a semiconductor layer that at least partially overlaps the first conductive layer and is disposed on the first conductive layer, and a gate electrode that is disposed on the semiconductor layer. The semiconductor layer includes a first region that does not overlap the first conductive layer, a third region that overlaps the first conductive layer, and a second region that is disposed between the first region and the third region and traverses an edge of the first conductive layer. The first width of the semiconductor layer in the first region is smaller than a second width of the semiconductor layer in the second region.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2023
    Assignee: Samsung Display Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Sang Hyung Lim, Kyu Min Kim, Hui-Won Yang, Dong Ha Lee
  • Patent number: 11716886
    Abstract: A display device includes a lower electrode extending in a first direction and a first active layer disposed on the lower electrode and extending in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction. The first active layer includes a first area having a first width in the first direction, a second area having a second width wider than the first width in the first direction, and overlapping the lower electrode and a third area between the first area and the second area and connecting the first area to the second area.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2023
    Assignee: SAMSUNG DISPLAY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Hui-Won Yang, Kyumin Kim, Jaeseol Cho, Jongmoo Huh
  • Publication number: 20230238499
    Abstract: A display device comprises a signal line on a first surface of a substrate, a lightemitting element on the signal line and comprising a first semiconductor layer, a second semiconductor layer, and an active layer between the first semiconductor layer and the second semiconductor layer, a connection line on a second surface of the substrate and electrically connected to the signal line, and conductive lines on the second surface of the substrate and separated from the connection line. The conductive lines comprise a first conductive layer and a second conductive layer covering the first conductive layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 23, 2023
    Publication date: July 27, 2023
    Inventors: Tae Jong EOM, Hui Won YANG, Jae Phil LEE
  • Publication number: 20230206788
    Abstract: A display device in accordance with an embodiment may include: a base layer including a first surface and a second surface that is opposite to the first surface; a first insulating layer disposed on the second surface; a planarization layer disposed between the second surface and the first insulating layer; a rear line disposed on the first insulating layer; and a rear pad electrode disposed on the rear line. The planarization layer may include organic material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 22, 2022
    Publication date: June 29, 2023
    Inventors: Hui Won YANG, Dong Hwan SHIM, Ji Hun EO, Tae Jong EOM, Gwang Geun LEE
  • Patent number: 11626461
    Abstract: A display device may include a light emitting element, a buffer layer, a gate insulation layer, and a switching element. A refractive index of the gate insulation layer may be equal to a refractive index of the buffer layer. The switching element may be electrically connected to the light emitting element and may include an active layer and a gate electrode. The active layer may be positioned between the buffer layer and the gate insulation layer and may directly contact at least one of the buffer layer and the gate insulation layer. The gate insulation layer may be positioned between the active layer and the gate electrode and may directly contact at least one of the active layer and the gate electrode.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2023
    Assignee: Samsung Display Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Hye-Hyang Park, Joo-Hee Jeon, Seung-Ho Jung, Chaun-Gi Choi, Hyeon-Sik Kim, Hui-Won Yang, Eun-Young Lee
  • Patent number: 11621312
    Abstract: A display device includes a first conductive pattern on a substrate, a first insulating layer on the first conductive pattern, a semiconductor pattern on the first insulating layer, a second insulating layer on the first insulating layer and the semiconductor pattern, and a second conductive pattern on the second insulating layer. A first edge of the first conductive pattern faces a second edge of the second conductive pattern, the first conductive pattern does not overlap the second conductive pattern in an area where the first edge faces the second edge, the semiconductor pattern is in the area where the first edge faces the second edge, the second conductive pattern overlaps the second insulating layer, and the second insulating layer includes a third edge protruding from the second edge of the second conductive pattern.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 4, 2023
    Assignee: SAMSUNG DISPLAY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Sang Hyung Lim, Jee Hoon Kim, Mi Hyang Sheen, Jin Ho Jang, Myeong Kyu Park, Na Ri Ahn, Hui Won Yang, Doo Hyoung Lee
  • Patent number: 11587975
    Abstract: A display device includes a substrate; a semiconductor layer disposed on the substrate; a gate insulating film disposed on the semiconductor layer; a gate layer disposed on the gate insulating film and insulated from the semiconductor layer; an insulating film disposed on the semiconductor layer and the gate layer; and a metal layer disposed on the insulating film, wherein the semiconductor layer and the gate layer are electrically connected through the metal layer, and the semiconductor layer overlaps the gate layer in a plan view.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2023
    Assignee: SAMSUNG DISPLAY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Jee Hoon Kim, Jae Seol Cho, Jong Moo Huh, Sung Jae Moon, Hui-Won Yang, Kang Moon Jo
  • Publication number: 20220320216
    Abstract: A display device comprises a repair circuit, and a repair circuit connection pattern extending across a pixel and the repair circuit. Each of a first and second subpixels comprises a light emitting element, a first transistor connected thereto, and a second transistor connected to a gate electrode of the first transistor. The repair circuit comprises first and second repair transistors connected to a gate electrode of the first repair transistor. A first source/drain electrode of the first transistor of each of the first and second subpixels is connected to the power line, a second source/drain electrode of the first transistor of each of the first and second subpixels overlaps the repair circuit connection pattern. A first source/drain electrode of the first repair transistor is connected to the power line, and a second source/drain electrode of the first repair transistor overlaps the first repair circuit connection pattern.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 4, 2022
    Publication date: October 6, 2022
    Applicant: Samsung Display Co., LTD.
    Inventors: Jee Hoon KIM, Shin Hyuk YANG, Hui Won YANG
  • Publication number: 20220209207
    Abstract: A display device includes: an array of pixels disposed on a display area; a connection pad disposed on a pad area; a transmission line electrically coupled with the connection pad; and a conductive dummy pattern disposed under the transmission line. A part of the conductive dummy pattern overlaps the transmission line in a plan view. The transmission line transmits a driving signal or a power signal to the array of pixels. The connection pad includes a pad conductive layer electrically coupled with the transmission line, and a passivation layer disposed on the pad conductive layer. The passivation layer covers at least a side surface of the pad conductive layer and defines an opening overlapping the conductive dummy pattern and the transmission line in the plan view.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 27, 2021
    Publication date: June 30, 2022
    Inventors: KYUMIN KIM, JEEHOON KIM, HUI-WON YANG, YU-JIN KIM
  • Publication number: 20220157912
    Abstract: A display device includes a lower electrode extending in a first direction and a first active layer disposed on the lower electrode and extending in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction. The first active layer includes a first area having a first width in the first direction, a second area having a second width wider than the first width in the first direction, and overlapping the lower electrode and a third area between the first area and the second area and connecting the first area to the second area.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 24, 2021
    Publication date: May 19, 2022
    Inventors: HUI-WON YANG, KYUMIN KIM, JAESEOL CHO, JONGMOO HUH
  • Publication number: 20220130931
    Abstract: A display device according to an embodiment includes: a first conductive layer that is disposed on a substrate; a transistor that is disposed on the substrate; and a light emitting element that is electrically connected to the transistor, wherein the transistor includes a semiconductor layer that at least partially overlaps the first conductive layer and is disposed on the first conductive layer, and a gate electrode that is disposed on the semiconductor layer. The semiconductor layer includes a first region that does not overlap the first conductive layer, a third region that overlaps the first conductive layer, and a second region that is disposed between the first region and the third region and traverses an edge of the first conductive layer. The first width of the semiconductor layer in the first region is smaller than a second width of the semiconductor layer in the second region.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 31, 2021
    Publication date: April 28, 2022
    Inventors: Sang Hyung LIM, Kyu Min KIM, Hui-Won YANG, Dong Ha LEE
  • Publication number: 20210296422
    Abstract: A display device includes a first conductive pattern on a substrate, a first insulating layer on the first conductive pattern, a semiconductor pattern on the first insulating layer, a second insulating layer on the first insulating layer and the semiconductor pattern, and a second conductive pattern on the second insulating layer. A first edge of the first conductive pattern faces a second edge of the second conductive pattern, the first conductive pattern does not overlap the second conductive pattern in an area where the first edge faces the second edge, the semiconductor pattern is in the area where the first edge faces the second edge, the second conductive pattern overlaps the second insulating layer, and the second insulating layer includes a third edge protruding from the second edge of the second conductive pattern.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 4, 2020
    Publication date: September 23, 2021
    Applicant: Samsung Display Co., LTD.
    Inventors: Sang Hyung LIM, Jee Hoon KIM, Mi Hyang SHEEN, Jin Ho JANG, Myeong Kyu PARK, Na Ri AHN, Hui Won YANG, Doo Hyoung LEE
  • Publication number: 20210296418
    Abstract: A display device may include a light emitting element, a buffer layer, a gate insulation layer, and a switching element. A refractive index of the gate insulation layer may be equal to a refractive index of the buffer layer. The switching element may be electrically connected to the light emitting element and may include an active layer and a gate electrode. The active layer may be positioned between the buffer layer and the gate insulation layer and may directly contact at least one of the buffer layer and the gate insulation layer. The gate insulation layer may be positioned between the active layer and the gate electrode and may directly contact at least one of the active layer and the gate electrode.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 3, 2021
    Publication date: September 23, 2021
    Inventors: Hye-Hyang PARK, Joo-Hee JEON, Seung-Ho JUNG, Chaun-Gi CHOI, Hyeon-Sik KIM, Hui-Won YANG, Eun-Young LEE
  • Patent number: 11056551
    Abstract: A display device may include a light emitting element, a buffer layer, a gate insulation layer, and a switching element. A refractive index of the gate insulation layer may be equal to a refractive index of the buffer layer. The switching element may be electrically connected to the light emitting element and may include an active layer and a gate electrode. The active layer may be positioned between the buffer layer and the gate insulation layer and may directly contact at least one of the buffer layer and the gate insulation layer. The gate insulation layer may be positioned between the active layer and the gate electrode and may directly contact at least one of the active layer and the gate electrode.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 6, 2021
    Inventors: Hye-Hyang Park, Joo-Hee Jeon, Seung-Ho Jung, Chaun-Gi Choi, Hyeon-Sik Kim, Hui-Won Yang, Eun-Young Lee