Samsung display co., ltd. (20240324408). DISPLAY APPARATUS simplified abstract
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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 20240324408 titled 'DISPLAY APPARATUS
The patent application describes a display apparatus with a unique structure to enhance performance and durability.
- The display apparatus includes a substrate with distinct areas for display, bending, and peripheral functions.
- A display element layer is provided on the display area of the substrate for visual output.
- Thin-film encapsulation layer and insulating layers protect the display element.
- An anti-reflection layer improves visibility and reduces glare.
- An organic layer on the peripheral and bending areas enhances flexibility and durability.
Potential Applications: This technology can be used in flexible displays for smartphones, tablets, and wearable devices.
Problems Solved: The display apparatus addresses the need for flexible and durable screens in portable electronic devices.
Benefits: Improved flexibility, durability, and visibility of displays in electronic devices.
Commercial Applications: This technology can be applied in the consumer electronics industry for the development of next-generation flexible displays.
Questions about the technology: 1. How does the organic layer contribute to the durability of the display?
- The organic layer enhances flexibility and resilience to bending, improving the overall durability of the display.
2. What are the potential market implications of this technology in the consumer electronics industry?
- This technology could lead to the development of more robust and versatile electronic devices, potentially increasing consumer interest and market competitiveness.
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.
