18361232. DISPLAY DEVICE simplified abstract (Samsung Display Co., LTD.)

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DISPLAY DEVICE

Organization Name

Samsung Display Co., LTD.

Inventor(s)

EUNWON Seo of Yongin-si (KR)

JOON-IK Lee of Yongin-si (KR)

DISPLAY DEVICE - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18361232 titled 'DISPLAY DEVICE

Simplified Explanation

The abstract describes a display device with a folding region and non-folding regions, as well as a lower member with support lines and openings.

  • The display device includes a display panel with folding and non-folding regions.
  • The lower member under the display panel has support lines and openings.

Potential Applications

This technology could be applied in:

  • Foldable smartphones and tablets
  • Flexible display screens for wearable technology

Problems Solved

This technology solves:

  • The challenge of creating foldable displays without compromising durability
  • The need for support structures in foldable devices

Benefits

The benefits of this technology include:

  • Increased durability of foldable displays
  • Enhanced flexibility in design for electronic devices

Potential Commercial Applications

The potential commercial applications of this technology could include:

  • Consumer electronics industry
  • Display manufacturing companies

Possible Prior Art

One possible prior art for this technology could be the development of flexible display screens in the smartphone industry.

Unanswered Questions

How does this technology impact the overall cost of manufacturing foldable devices?

This article does not address the potential cost implications of implementing this technology in foldable devices.

What materials are used in the construction of the support lines in the lower member?

The article does not provide specific details on the materials used in the support lines of the lower member.


Original Abstract Submitted

A display device includes a display panel including non-folding regions and a folding region disposed between the non-folding regions and a lower member disposed under the display panel. The lower member includes a base part including a plurality of portions having different flexural moduli and support lines that are disposed inside the base part and that intersect each other in a plan view and define openings.