18095509. FLEXIBLE DISPLAY DEVICE INCLUDING TOUCH SENSOR simplified abstract (Samsung Display Co., Ltd.)
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FLEXIBLE DISPLAY DEVICE INCLUDING TOUCH SENSOR
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Jun-Young Ko of Cheonan-si (KR)
Kwan Young Han of Seongnam-si (KR)
Yong Youl Cho of Yongin-si (KR)
FLEXIBLE DISPLAY DEVICE INCLUDING TOUCH SENSOR - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18095509 titled 'FLEXIBLE DISPLAY DEVICE INCLUDING TOUCH SENSOR
Simplified Explanation
The abstract describes a flexible display device with a touch sensor. It consists of a flexible substrate, a light emission layer, and an encapsulation layer. The encapsulation layer includes inorganic and organic films, with a touch detecting layer placed between them.
- The patent application is for a flexible display device with a touch sensor.
- The device includes a flexible substrate, a light emission layer, and an encapsulation layer.
- The encapsulation layer consists of inorganic and organic films.
- A touch detecting layer is placed between the inorganic and organic films.
- The touch detecting layer is responsible for detecting touch inputs on the display.
Potential Applications
This technology can have various applications in the field of display devices, including:
- Flexible smartphones and tablets
- Wearable devices with flexible displays
- Foldable or rollable displays for portable electronics
- Curved or flexible displays for automotive applications
Problems Solved
The technology addresses the following problems:
- Limited flexibility in traditional display devices
- Difficulty in incorporating touch sensors in flexible displays
- Lack of durability and protection for flexible displays
- Challenges in maintaining touch sensitivity in flexible displays
Benefits
The technology offers several benefits:
- Enhanced flexibility and durability of display devices
- Improved touch sensitivity and accuracy
- Protection of the display through the encapsulation layer
- Enables the development of innovative and versatile form factors for electronic devices
Original Abstract Submitted
A flexible display device including a touch sensor, including a flexible substrate, a light emission layer formed over the flexible substrate, and an encapsulation layer formed over the light emission layer and comprising a plurality of encapsulating thin films and a touch detecting layer configured to detect a touch input. The encapsulating thin films include at least one inorganic film and at least one organic film and the touch detecting layer is interposed between a selected one of the at least one inorganic film and a selected one of the at least one organic film that are adjacent to each other.
