Samsung display co., ltd. (20240138196). DISPLAY DEVICE simplified abstract
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DISPLAY DEVICE
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KWANG SOO Bae of Yongin-si (KR)
DISPLAY DEVICE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240138196 titled 'DISPLAY DEVICE
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes a display device with a display panel that includes emission areas and a non-emission area. The panel consists of a pixel defining layer with openings for the emission areas and the non-emission area. Light emitting elements are placed in the emission areas, while a photovoltaic element is placed in the non-emission area.
- Pixel defining layer with first openings for emission areas and a second opening for non-emission area
- Light emitting elements with electrodes and light emitting layer in the emission areas
- Photovoltaic element with cell electrodes and photovoltaic layer in the non-emission area
Potential Applications
This technology could be used in electronic displays, such as televisions, computer monitors, and smartphones, to improve energy efficiency and display quality.
Problems Solved
This technology solves the problem of energy consumption in display devices by incorporating photovoltaic elements to harness ambient light and convert it into electricity.
Benefits
The benefits of this technology include improved energy efficiency, enhanced display quality, and potentially longer battery life for portable devices.
Potential Commercial Applications
A potential commercial application for this technology could be in the manufacturing of energy-efficient electronic displays for consumer electronics and other devices.
Possible Prior Art
One possible prior art for this technology could be the use of photovoltaic elements in electronic devices to improve energy efficiency. Additionally, the integration of light emitting elements in display panels is a common practice in the industry.
Unanswered Questions
How does this technology compare to existing display technologies in terms of energy efficiency and display quality?
This article does not provide a direct comparison with existing display technologies in terms of energy efficiency and display quality. Further research and testing would be needed to make a comprehensive comparison.
What are the potential challenges in implementing this technology on a large scale for commercial production?
The article does not address the potential challenges in implementing this technology on a large scale for commercial production. Factors such as cost, scalability, and compatibility with existing manufacturing processes could pose challenges that need to be explored further.
Original Abstract Submitted
a display device including a display panel including a display area including emission areas and a non-emission area adjacent to the emission areas, wherein the display panel includes: a pixel defining layer that includes first openings corresponding to the emission areas and a second opening corresponding to the non-emission area; light emitting elements each including a first electrode, a second electrode, and a light emitting layer disposed between the first electrode and the second electrode, wherein each of the light emitting elements is disposed in a corresponding one of the first openings; and a photovoltaic element including a first cell electrode, a second cell electrode, and an optical photovoltaic layer disposed between the first cell electrode and the second cell electrode, wherein the photovoltaic element is disposed in the second opening.
