STRETCHABLE DISPLAY APPARATUS

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STRETCHABLE DISPLAY APPARATUS - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18610972 titled 'STRETCHABLE DISPLAY APPARATUS

The abstract describes a stretchable display device with a substrate containing two island areas and a connection area, subpixel circuits, light-emitting diodes, and a wiring structure with conductive layers.

The device includes a substrate with distinct island areas and a connection area.
Subpixel circuits are located in each island area, controlling light-emitting diodes.
Light-emitting diodes are present in each island area and connected to their respective subpixel circuits.
The wiring structure in the connection area links the subpixel circuits, utilizing different conductive materials in its layers.

Potential Applications: - Flexible and stretchable electronic displays - Wearable technology - Biomedical devices

Problems Solved: - Enables the creation of displays that can bend and stretch without damage - Facilitates the integration of electronics into flexible surfaces

Benefits: - Enhanced durability and flexibility in display technology - Opens up new possibilities for design and functionality in electronic devices

Commercial Applications: Stretchable displays could revolutionize the wearable technology market, leading to the development of more comfortable and versatile devices for consumers.

Questions about Stretchable Display Technology: 1. How does the use of different conductive materials in the wiring structure benefit the overall performance of the device? 2. What are the potential challenges in mass-producing stretchable displays for commercial use?

Original Abstract Submitted

A stretchable display device includes: a substrate including: a first island area and a second island area, spaced apart from each other, and a connection area connected between the first island area and the second island area; a first subpixel circuit disposed in the first island area; a second subpixel circuit disposed in the second island area; a first light-emitting diode disposed in the first island area and electrically connected to the first subpixel circuit; a second light-emitting diode disposed in the second island area and electrically connected to the second subpixel circuit; and a wiring disposed in the connection area and electrically connected to the first subpixel circuit and the second subpixel circuit, where the wiring includes a first conductive layer including a conductive organic material, and a second conductive layer disposed on the first conductive layer and including a material different from that of the first conductive layer.