Patents by Inventor Zail Lhee

Zail Lhee 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).

  • Publication number: 20240407209
    Abstract: An electronic device including a base layer including a first area and a second area, a first group of pixels in the first area and a second group of pixels in the second area, wherein each pixel from among the first group of pixels and the second group of pixels includes a pixel circuit and a light emitting element connected to the pixel circuit, and each of the data lines being connected to the pixel circuits arranged along a first direction, wherein the first area includes circuit areas and transmissive areas arranged alternately along the first direction, wherein the pixel circuits in the first group of pixels are arranged in the circuit areas, wherein the data lines include first patterns at least partially overlapping the transmissive areas and second patterns overlapping the circuit areas, wherein the first patterns and the second patterns include different materials.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 7, 2024
    Publication date: December 5, 2024
    Inventors: JEONGHO LEE, DEOKHOI KIM, SWAE-HYUN KIM, ZAIL LHEE, YOUHAN MOON, HYUN SEOK HONG
  • Publication number: 20240397756
    Abstract: A display device includes a base layer on which a display area and a non-display area are defined, a circuit layer including a first power electrode and driving circuits, which are disposed in the non-display area, a first planarization layer in which a first opening through which the first power electrode is exposed is defined and which covers the driving circuits, a second power electrode disposed on the first planarization layer to contact the first power electrode that is exposed through the first opening and overlapping at least a portion of the driving circuits, and a second planarization layer disposed on the first planarization layer to cover a portion of the second power electrode and having a groove part in an area overlapping the first planarization layer and the second power electrode in a plan view.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 6, 2024
    Publication date: November 28, 2024
    Inventors: Zail LHEE, Keunsoo LEE
  • Publication number: 20240389387
    Abstract: Provided are a display panel and a display apparatus including the same. A display panel includes a substrate including a first display area and a second display area, the second display area including a transmission area, first display elements located in the first display area and second display areas located in the second display area, the first display elements and the second display elements including a counter electrode integrally provided over the first display area and the second display area and including at least one transmission hole in an area corresponding to the transmission area, and a blocking layer at least partially overlapping an edge of the at least one transmission hole.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 10, 2024
    Publication date: November 21, 2024
    Inventors: Zail Lhee, Swaehyun Kim, Jongbaek Seon, Hyejin Jang, Deokhoi Kim, Youngseo Park, Hongkyun Ahn, Jeongho Lee
  • Publication number: 20240389395
    Abstract: A display device includes: a first display area comprising a plurality of emission areas configured to emit light; and a second display area adjacent to the first display area, wherein the second display area includes: a plurality of emission areas; a transmission portion configured to transmit light; a thin film transistor on a substrate; a pixel defining layer on the thin film transistor to define the plurality of emission areas and including a flat portion having a flat upper surface and a tapered portion having an upper surface inclined from the upper surface of the flat portion; and a pixel electrode on the thin film transistor to be exposed by the pixel defining layer and completely overlapping the tapered portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 24, 2024
    Publication date: November 21, 2024
    Inventors: Swae Hyun KIM, Deok Hoi KIM, Jong Baek SEON, Zail LHEE, Jeong Ho LEE, Hye Jin JANG
  • Publication number: 20240389404
    Abstract: A display panel includes a substrate, first and second sub-pixel circuits on the substrate and spaced from each other with a transmissive area therebetween, first and second sub-pixel electrodes respectively electrically connected to the first and second sub-pixel circuits, a counter electrode overlapping the first and second sub-pixel electrodes, a common layer including an organic material, and interposed between the first sub-pixel electrode and the counter electrode and between the second sub-pixel electrode and the counter electrode, and a plurality of inorganic insulating layers interposed between the substrate and the first sub-pixel electrode and between the substrate and the second sub-pixel electrode, wherein at least one inorganic insulating layer from the plurality of inorganic insulating layers includes an opening corresponding to the transmissive area, wherein the display panel further includes an overhang structure including a tip extending toward the opening of the at least one inorganic insul
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 13, 2024
    Publication date: November 21, 2024
    Inventors: Jeongho Lee, Deokhoi Kim, Zail Lhee, Reehyang Kim, Swaehyun Kim, Jongbaek Seon, Hyejin Jang
  • Patent number: 12096662
    Abstract: A display device includes a base layer on which a display area and a non-display area are defined, a circuit layer including a first power electrode and driving circuits, which are disposed in the non-display area, a first planarization layer in which a first opening through which the first power electrode is exposed is defined and which covers the driving circuits, a second power electrode disposed on the first planarization layer to contact the first power electrode that is exposed through the first opening and overlapping at least a portion of the driving circuits, and a second planarization layer disposed on the first planarization layer to cover a portion of the second power electrode and having a groove part in an area overlapping the first planarization layer and the second power electrode in a plan view.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 2023
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2024
    Assignee: SAMSUNG DISPLAY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Zail Lhee, Keunsoo Lee
  • Patent number: 12089465
    Abstract: A display device includes a substrate including a display area and a non-display area, a pixel unit provided in the display area, and including a first pixel column including a plurality of pixels and a second pixel column including a plurality of pixels displaying a different color from a color of the first pixel column, and data lines which are respectively connected to the first pixel column and the second pixel column, and respectively apply data signals to the first pixel column and the second pixel column, wherein the data line connected to the first pixel column includes sub lines and the data line connected to the second pixel column includes sub lines.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 2022
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2024
    Assignee: SAMSUNG DISPLAY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Deuk Jong Kim, Ji Hye Heo, Zail Lhee, Mi Na Jung
  • Publication number: 20240155895
    Abstract: A display apparatus includes a substrate, a display unit disposed on the substrate, an insulating layer disposed on the substrate, a power supply wire disposed on the insulating layer outside the display unit, and a cladding layer. The display unit includes a pixel circuit and a display element electrically connected to the pixel circuit. The insulating layer extends from the display unit to an edge of the substrate. The power supply wire is electrically connected to the display element and includes an alignment pattern that exposes at least a portion of the insulating layer. The cladding layer covers an inner surface of the alignment pattern and contacts the at least a portion of the insulating layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 12, 2024
    Publication date: May 9, 2024
    Inventors: ZAIL LHEE, KEUNSOO LEE
  • Patent number: 11925083
    Abstract: A display apparatus includes a substrate, a display unit disposed on the substrate, an insulating layer disposed on the substrate, a power supply wire disposed on the insulating layer outside the display unit, and a cladding layer. The display unit includes a pixel circuit and a display element electrically connected to the pixel circuit. The insulating layer extends from the display unit to an edge of the substrate. The power supply wire is electrically connected to the display element and includes an alignment pattern that exposes at least a portion of the insulating layer. The cladding layer covers an inner surface of the alignment pattern and contacts the at least a portion of the insulating layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2024
    Assignee: SAMSUNG DISPLAY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Zail Lhee, Keunsoo Lee
  • Patent number: 11895884
    Abstract: A display device includes a substrate including a first pixel region, a second pixel region having an area smaller than that of the first pixel region, and a peripheral region surrounding the first pixel region and the second pixel region, a second pixel provided in the second pixel region, a second line connected to the second pixel, an extension line extended to the peripheral region, a dummy part located in the peripheral region to overlap with the extension line, a power line connected to the first and second pixel regions, and a connection line located in the peripheral region to be connected to the dummy part, the connection line being electrically connected to a portion of the second pixel region, wherein the second pixel region includes a first sub-pixel region connected to the connection line and a second sub-pixel region except the first sub-pixel region.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 6, 2024
    Assignee: Samsung Display Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Keon Woo Kim, Ji Hyun Ka, Tae Hoon Kwon, Ho Kyoon Kwon, Min Ku Lee, Zail Lhee, Jin Tae Jeong, Seung Ji Cha, Byung Du Ahn, Jeong Ho Lee
  • Patent number: 11882739
    Abstract: A display apparatus includes a substrate, a display unit disposed on the substrate, an insulating layer disposed on the substrate, a power supply wire disposed on the insulating layer outside the display unit, and a cladding layer. The display unit includes a pixel circuit and a display element electrically connected to the pixel circuit. The insulating layer extends from the display unit to an edge of the substrate. The power supply wire is electrically connected to the display element and includes an alignment pattern that exposes at least a portion of the insulating layer. The cladding layer covers an inner surface of the alignment pattern and contacts the at least a portion of the insulating layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2024
    Assignee: SAMSUNG DISPLAY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Zail Lhee, Keunsoo Lee
  • Publication number: 20230269970
    Abstract: A display device includes a base layer on which a display area and a non-display area are defined, a circuit layer including a first power electrode and driving circuits, which are disposed in the non-display area, a first planarization layer in which a first opening through which the first power electrode is exposed is defined and which covers the driving circuits, a second power electrode disposed on the first planarization layer to contact the first power electrode that is exposed through the first opening and overlapping at least a portion of the driving circuits, and a second planarization layer disposed on the first planarization layer to cover a portion of the second power electrode and having a groove part in an area overlapping the first planarization layer and the second power electrode in a plan view.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 1, 2023
    Publication date: August 24, 2023
    Inventors: Zail LHEE, Keunsoo LEE
  • Publication number: 20230232653
    Abstract: Provided is a display panel including a substrate including an opening, a display area surrounding the opening, and a middle area between the opening and the display area, a plurality of inorganic insulating layers arranged on the substrate, a first partition wall and a second partition wall arranged in the middle area and arranged in the display area in a direction toward the opening, and a plurality of grooves arranged in the middle area and exposing portions of the plurality of inorganic insulating layers, wherein each of the plurality of grooves includes a metal dummy stack arranged at both sides of each of the grooves based on a virtual vertical line passing through a center of the groove and including a plurality of metal layers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 7, 2022
    Publication date: July 20, 2023
    Inventors: Jeongho Lee, Swaehyun Kim, Youhan Moon, Zail Lhee
  • Publication number: 20230209901
    Abstract: A display panel includes a shielding layer overlapped with a semiconductor layer of a transistor connected between a data line and a driving transistor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2022
    Publication date: June 29, 2023
    Inventors: Zail Lhee, Yongsung Park, Donghyun Lee, Junghun Yi, Joohye Jung
  • Patent number: 11678523
    Abstract: A display device includes a base layer on which a display area and a non-display area are defined, a circuit layer including a first power electrode and driving circuits, which are disposed in the non-display area, a first planarization layer in which a first opening through which the first power electrode is exposed is defined and which covers the driving circuits, a second power electrode disposed on the first planarization layer to contact the first power electrode that is exposed through the first opening and overlapping at least a portion of the driving circuits, and a second planarization layer disposed on the first planarization layer to cover a portion of the second power electrode and having a groove part in an area overlapping the first planarization layer and the second power electrode in a plan view.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2022
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2023
    Assignee: SAMSUNG DISPLAY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Zail Lhee, Keunsoo Lee
  • Publication number: 20220254862
    Abstract: A display apparatus includes a substrate, a display unit disposed on the substrate, an insulating layer disposed on the substrate, a power supply wire disposed on the insulating layer outside the display unit, and a cladding layer. The display unit includes a pixel circuit and a display element electrically connected to the pixel circuit. The insulating layer extends from the display unit to an edge of the substrate. The power supply wire is electrically connected to the display element and includes an alignment pattern that exposes at least a portion of the insulating layer. The cladding layer covers an inner surface of the alignment pattern and contacts the at least a portion of the insulating layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 28, 2022
    Publication date: August 11, 2022
    Inventors: ZAIL LHEE, KEUNSOO LEE
  • Publication number: 20220231096
    Abstract: A display device includes a substrate including a display area and a non-display area, a pixel unit provided in the display area, and including a first pixel column including a plurality of pixels and a second pixel column including a plurality of pixels displaying a different color from a color of the first pixel column, and data lines which are respectively connected to the first pixel column and the second pixel column, and respectively apply data signals to the first pixel column and the second pixel column, wherein the data line connected to the first pixel column includes sub lines and the data line connected to the second pixel column includes sub lines.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 5, 2022
    Publication date: July 21, 2022
    Inventors: DEUK JONG KIM, JI HYE HEO, ZAIL LHEE, MI NA JUNG
  • Patent number: 11335761
    Abstract: A display apparatus includes a substrate, a display unit disposed on the substrate, an insulating layer disposed on the substrate, a power supply wire disposed on the insulating layer outside the display unit, and a cladding layer. The display unit includes a pixel circuit and a display element electrically connected to the pixel circuit. The insulating layer extends from the display unit to an edge of the substrate. The power supply wire is electrically connected to the display element and includes an alignment pattern that exposes at least a portion of the insulating layer. The cladding layer covers an inner surface of the alignment pattern and contacts the at least a portion of the insulating layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2022
    Assignee: SAMSUNG DISPLAY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Zail Lhee, Keunsoo Lee
  • Publication number: 20220140026
    Abstract: A display device includes a base layer on which a display area and a non-display area are defined, a circuit layer including a first power electrode and driving circuits, which are disposed in the non-display area, a first planarization layer in which a first opening through which the first power electrode is exposed is defined and which covers the driving circuits, a second power electrode disposed on the first planarization layer to contact the first power electrode that is exposed through the first opening and overlapping at least a portion of the driving circuits, and a second planarization layer disposed on the first planarization layer to cover a portion of the second power electrode and having a groove part in an area overlapping the first planarization layer and the second power electrode in a plan view.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 14, 2022
    Publication date: May 5, 2022
    Inventors: Zail LHEE, Keunsoo LEE
  • Publication number: 20220085140
    Abstract: A display device includes a substrate including a first pixel region, a second pixel region having an area smaller than that of the first pixel region, and a peripheral region surrounding the first pixel region and the second pixel region, a second pixel provided in the second pixel region, a second line connected to the second pixel, an extension line extended to the peripheral region, a dummy part located in the peripheral region to overlap with the extension line, a power line connected to the first and second pixel regions, and a connection line located in the peripheral region to be connected to the dummy part, the connection line being electrically connected to a portion of the second pixel region, wherein the second pixel region includes a first sub-pixel region connected to the connection line and a second sub-pixel region except the first sub-pixel region.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 29, 2021
    Publication date: March 17, 2022
    Inventors: Keon Woo KIM, Ji Hyun KA, Tae Hoon KWON, Ho Kyoon KWON, Min Ku LEE, Zail LHEE, Jin Tae JEONG, Seung Ji CHA, Byung Du AHN, Jeong Ho LEE