18538101. DISPLAY DEVICE simplified abstract (Japan Display Inc.)

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DISPLAY DEVICE

Organization Name

Japan Display Inc.

Inventor(s)

Kentaro Okuyama of Tokyo (JP)

Akira Sakaigawa of Tokyo (JP)

DISPLAY DEVICE - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18538101 titled 'DISPLAY DEVICE

Simplified Explanation

The patent application describes a display device with a unique configuration to control the polarization of light emitted from the display panel.

  • Display panel with lower and upper electrodes, alignment layers, and liquid crystalline polymers with a striped structure.
  • Light source unit emitting non-polarized incident light.
  • Light guided structure between the display panel and light source unit to polarize light in a specific direction.

Potential Applications

The technology could be used in various display devices such as televisions, monitors, and smartphones to enhance image quality and visibility.

Problems Solved

The technology solves the issue of controlling the polarization of light emitted from the display panel, improving the overall display performance and image quality.

Benefits

Improved image quality, enhanced visibility, and better control over the polarization of light for a more immersive viewing experience.

Potential Commercial Applications

"Enhancing Display Performance with Polarized Light Control Technology"

Possible Prior Art

There may be prior art related to display devices with light polarization control mechanisms, but specific examples are not provided in this patent application.

Unanswered Questions

How does this technology compare to existing methods of controlling light polarization in display devices?

The article does not provide a comparison with existing methods, leaving the reader to wonder about the advantages and disadvantages of this new technology.

What are the specific manufacturing processes involved in implementing this technology in commercial display devices?

The patent application does not delve into the detailed manufacturing processes, leaving a gap in understanding the practical implementation of this innovation.


Original Abstract Submitted

A display device is provided and includes display panel including first substrate, lower electrode on first substrate, lower alignment layer with first alignment direction on lower electrode, second substrate, upper electrode on second substrate, upper alignment layer with first alignment direction on upper electrode, and liquid crystalline polymers with striped structure and liquid crystal molecules which are aligned in first alignment direction, and which are disposed between first and second substrates; light source unit disposed at side of display panel and configured to emit incident light which is not polarized; and light guided structure disposed between side of display panel and light source unit, wherein light source unit is disposed in parallel to first alignment direction and light which is emitted from display panel is polarized in first alignment direction.