17748786. PATTERN ELECTRODE STRUCTURE FOR ELECTROWETTING APPARATUS simplified abstract (KIA CORPORATION)
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PATTERN ELECTRODE STRUCTURE FOR ELECTROWETTING APPARATUS
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Kwang-Joon Han of Seongnam-Si (KR)
PATTERN ELECTRODE STRUCTURE FOR ELECTROWETTING APPARATUS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17748786 titled 'PATTERN ELECTRODE STRUCTURE FOR ELECTROWETTING APPARATUS
Simplified Explanation
The abstract describes a pattern electrode structure for an electrowetting apparatus. This structure is placed between a base material and a dielectric layer of the apparatus. It consists of two electrode portions with different polarities and includes basal pattern electrodes and upper branch electrodes.
- The pattern electrode structure is laminated between a base material and a dielectric layer of an electrowetting apparatus.
- It includes a first electrode portion with a first electrode connection portion, a first basal pattern electrode, and multiple first upper branch electrodes.
- It also includes a second electrode portion with a second electrode connection portion, a second basal pattern electrode, and multiple second upper branch electrodes.
- The second electrode portion has a different polarity from the first electrode portion.
- The second basal pattern electrode extends and traverses in the width direction of the pattern electrode structure's plane.
Potential applications of this technology:
- Electrowetting displays: The pattern electrode structure can be used in electrowetting displays to control the movement of liquid droplets and create dynamic images.
- Microfluidic devices: The structure can be utilized in microfluidic devices to manipulate and control the flow of fluids for various applications, such as lab-on-a-chip systems and chemical analysis.
Problems solved by this technology:
- Improved control: The pattern electrode structure allows for precise control of the electrowetting process, enabling accurate manipulation of liquid droplets or fluid flow.
- Polarity differentiation: The use of two electrode portions with different polarities provides flexibility in controlling the electrowetting phenomenon and enhances the functionality of the apparatus.
Benefits of this technology:
- Enhanced performance: The pattern electrode structure improves the performance of electrowetting apparatus by providing more control and versatility in manipulating liquid droplets or fluid flow.
- Simplified design: The structure simplifies the design of electrowetting devices by integrating multiple electrodes into a single pattern electrode structure.
- Increased efficiency: The precise control offered by the structure leads to increased efficiency in electrowetting processes, resulting in improved overall performance of the apparatus.
Original Abstract Submitted
A pattern electrode structure for an electrowetting apparatus, which is laminated between a base material and a dielectric layer of the electrowetting apparatus, includes a first electrode portion including a first electrode connection portion, a first basal pattern electrode connected to the first electrode connection portion, and a plurality of first upper branch electrodes connected to the first basal pattern electrode, and a second electrode portion including a second electrode connection portion, a second basal pattern electrode connected to the second electrode connection portion, and a plurality of second upper branch electrodes connected to the second basal pattern electrode, the second electrode portion having a different polarity from the first electrode portion, in which the second basal pattern electrode extends and traverses in a width direction of a plane of the pattern electrode structure.
