18584141. DISPLAY APPARATUS simplified abstract (Samsung Display Co., Ltd.)
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DISPLAY APPARATUS
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Hyungchul Lim of Yongin-si (KR)
Donghyun Lee of Yongin-si (KR)
Taekyung Yim of Yongin-si (KR)
Deukjong Kim of Yongin-si (KR)
DISPLAY APPARATUS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18584141 titled 'DISPLAY APPARATUS
The patent application describes a display apparatus with various layers on a substrate, including a display element layer, thin-film encapsulation layer, first insulating layer, anti-reflection layer, and organic layer.
- The display apparatus includes a substrate with distinct areas for display, bending, and peripheral regions.
- A display element layer is provided on the display area of the substrate.
- A thin-film encapsulation layer covers the display element layer.
- A first insulating layer with a valley structure is present on the thin-film encapsulation layer.
- An anti-reflection layer is on the first insulating layer.
- An organic layer is provided on the peripheral and bending areas of the substrate, away from the display area.
Potential Applications: - This technology could be used in flexible displays for electronic devices. - It may find applications in curved or bendable screens for smartphones, tablets, or wearable devices.
Problems Solved: - The technology addresses the challenge of protecting display elements in flexible or curved screens. - It provides a solution for maintaining display quality while allowing for bending or curving of the screen.
Benefits: - Improved durability and flexibility in display technology. - Enhanced visual performance with anti-reflection properties. - Potential for innovative designs in electronic devices.
Commercial Applications: Flexible display technology for smartphones, tablets, wearables, and other electronic devices could benefit from this innovation.
Questions about the technology: 1. How does the valley structure in the first insulating layer contribute to the functionality of the display apparatus? 2. What are the specific advantages of the anti-reflection layer in this display technology?
Original Abstract Submitted
A display apparatus includes: a substrate including a display area, a bending area, and a peripheral area between the display area and the bending area; a display element layer provided on the display area of the substrate; a thin-film encapsulation layer on the display element layer; a first insulating layer on the thin-film encapsulation layer; an anti-reflection layer on the first optical layer; and an organic layer provided on the peripheral area and the bending area of the substrate and apart from the display area of the substrate in a plan view in an unfolded state of the bending area, where the first insulating layer includes a valley structure provided on the peripheral area, the valley structure having a valley hole, and in the plan view in the unfolded state, the anti-reflection layer is apart from at least one of the organic layer and the valley structure.
