18442468. LIGHT EMITTING DEVICE INCLUDING ORGANIC FUNCTIONAL LAYER simplified abstract (CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA)
LIGHT EMITTING DEVICE INCLUDING ORGANIC FUNCTIONAL LAYER
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LIGHT EMITTING DEVICE INCLUDING ORGANIC FUNCTIONAL LAYER - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18442468 titled 'LIGHT EMITTING DEVICE INCLUDING ORGANIC FUNCTIONAL LAYER
The patent application describes a light-emitting device with an organic light-emitting element that includes an anode, an organic light-emitting layer, and a cathode, as well as a capacitive element with an upper electrode, a dielectric layer, and a lower electrode, all arranged above a substrate.
- The organic light-emitting element is designed to improve the efficiency of light extraction from the organic light-emitting layer.
- The upper electrode is electrically insulated from the anode.
- The capacitive element is positioned to reflect light entering from the organic functional layer via the anode.
- An insulating layer is placed between the capacitive element and the organic light-emitting element.
- The distance between the upper electrode and the organic light-emitting layer is adjusted for optimal light extraction efficiency.
Potential Applications: - Display technology - Lighting applications - Signage and advertising
Problems Solved: - Enhanced light extraction efficiency from organic light-emitting layers - Improved performance of light-emitting devices
Benefits: - Increased brightness and efficiency of light emission - Better overall performance of organic light-emitting devices
Commercial Applications: Title: Advanced Organic Light-Emitting Devices for High-Performance Displays This technology could be utilized in the development of high-quality displays for consumer electronics, signage, and lighting applications, potentially revolutionizing the industry with its improved efficiency and performance.
Questions about the technology: 1. How does the placement of the capacitive element contribute to the efficiency of light extraction? 2. What are the key advantages of using organic light-emitting elements in display technology?
Original Abstract Submitted
A light emitting device includes an organic light emitting element arranged above a substrate and including an anode, an organic functional layer including an organic light emitting layer, and a cathode, a capacitive element including an upper electrode arranged between the substrate and the organic light emitting element so as to reflect light entering from the organic functional layer via the anode, a dielectric layer arranged between the substrate and the upper electrode, and a lower electrode arranged between the substrate and the dielectric layer, and an insulating layer arranged between the capacitive element and the organic light emitting element. The upper electrode is electrically insulated from the anode. A distance between the upper electrode and the organic light emitting layer is adjusted so as to improve efficiency of light extraction from the organic light emitting layer.