17754681. LIGHT ROUTE CONTROL MEMBER AND DISPLAY HAVING THE SAME simplified abstract (LG INNOTEK CO., LTD.)
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LIGHT ROUTE CONTROL MEMBER AND DISPLAY HAVING THE SAME
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LIGHT ROUTE CONTROL MEMBER AND DISPLAY HAVING THE SAME - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17754681 titled 'LIGHT ROUTE CONTROL MEMBER AND DISPLAY HAVING THE SAME
Simplified Explanation
The optical path control member described in the abstract consists of a first substrate with a first electrode, a second substrate with a second electrode, and an optical conversion unit between them. The optical conversion unit includes partition wall parts and accommodation parts with varying light transmission rates based on applied voltage, containing dispersion and light-absorbing particles of different sizes and charges.
- Explanation of the patent/innovation:
- First substrate with first electrode - Second substrate with second electrode - Optical conversion unit with partition wall and accommodation parts - Accommodation parts with varying light transmission rates - Unit accommodation cells with dispersion and light-absorbing particles - First particles with larger diameter than second particles - First and second particles charged with same polarity
- Potential applications of this technology:
- Optical switches - Variable optical attenuators - Optical modulators
- Problems solved by this technology:
- Control of light transmission rates - Precise manipulation of optical paths - Enhanced optical device performance
- Benefits of this technology:
- Improved optical signal processing - Increased efficiency in optical systems - Enhanced flexibility in optical device design
- Potential commercial applications of this technology:
- Telecommunications industry - Data centers - Optical sensing applications
- Possible prior art:
- Prior art related to optical switches and modulators - Research on light-absorbing particles in optical devices
- Unanswered Questions:
- How does the size of the light-absorbing particles affect the overall performance of the optical conversion unit?
- Unanswered Questions:
The size of the light-absorbing particles can impact the light transmission rates and efficiency of the optical conversion unit. Further research may be needed to determine the optimal particle size for specific applications.
- What are the potential challenges in scaling up this technology for mass production?
Scaling up the production of optical path control members may present challenges in maintaining consistency in light transmission rates, particle dispersion, and overall performance. Quality control measures and production optimization strategies would need to be developed to address these challenges.
Original Abstract Submitted
An optical path control member according to an embodiment comprises: a first substrate; a first electrode provided on the upper portion of the first substrate; a second substrate provided on the first substrate; a second electrode provided on the lower portion of the second substrate; and an optical conversion unit provided between the first electrode and the second electrode, wherein the optical conversion unit comprises partition wall parts and accommodation parts which are alternately arranged. The accommodation parts have a light transmission rate that varies according to the application of a voltage, and the accommodation parts comprise a plurality of unit accommodation cells spaced apart from each other, and comprises a dispersion and light-absorbing particles which are dispersed in the dispersion. The light-absorbing particles comprise first particles and second particles, wherein the diameter of the first particles is greater than that of the second particles, and the surfaces of the first particles and the surfaces of the second particles are charged with the same polarity.
