Hybrid Displays

Organization Name

apple inc.

Inventor(s)

James E Pedder of Oxon (GB)

Patrick B Bennett of San Leandro CA (US)

Michael Slootsky of Santa Clara CA (US)

Graham B Myhre of Campbell CA (US)

Andrew Lin of San Jose CA (US)

Hybrid Displays - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240310635 titled 'Hybrid Displays

The abstract describes a hybrid display technology that combines high-resolution and low-resolution display portions, each with different backplanes, to create a seamless viewing experience for the user.

High-resolution display portion positioned in main viewing area
Low-resolution display portion positioned in peripheral viewing area
High-resolution display portion with silicon backplane
Low-resolution display portion with thin-film transistor backplane
Common organic light-emitting diode layer shared by both display portions
Light emitted from the same plane across both display portions
High-resolution display portion emits light through transparent window in low-resolution display portion
Frontplane and backplane can be separately formed for high-resolution display
Conductive attachment structures like indium bumps used to connect backplane to frontplane

Potential Applications: - High-quality display for consumer electronics - Enhanced viewing experience for gaming and entertainment - Improved visual clarity for medical imaging and scientific visualization

Problems Solved: - Integration of high-resolution and low-resolution displays - Seamless transition between different display portions - Enhanced brightness and contrast in hybrid display systems

Benefits: - Sharper images and text in main viewing area - Cost-effective solution for combining different display resolutions - Versatile technology for various applications in different industries

Commercial Applications: Title: Advanced Hybrid Display Technology for Enhanced Visual Experiences This technology can be used in: - Smartphones, tablets, and laptops - Gaming consoles and virtual reality headsets - Medical monitors and professional displays - Automotive displays and navigation systems

Questions about Hybrid Display Technology: 1. How does the hybrid display technology improve the viewing experience for users? 2. What are the key advantages of using different backplanes for high-resolution and low-resolution display portions?

Original Abstract Submitted

a hybrid display may include different display portions with different resolutions. the high resolution display portion may be positioned in a main viewing area for the viewer whereas the low resolution display portion may be positioned in a peripheral viewing area. the high resolution display portion may have a silicon backplane. the low resolution display portion may have a different type of backplane such as a thin-film transistor backplane. the different display portions may optionally share a common organic light-emitting diode layer such that light is emitted from the same plane across both display portions. the high resolution display portion may emit light through a transparent window in the low resolution display portion. a high resolution display may also be formed by separately forming a frontplane and a backplane. conductive attachment structures such as indium bumps may be used to mechanically and electrically connect the backplane to the frontplane.