18280566. DISPLAY DEVICE AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING DISPLAY DEVICE simplified abstract (SHARP KABUSHIKI KAISHA)

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DISPLAY DEVICE AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING DISPLAY DEVICE

Organization Name

SHARP KABUSHIKI KAISHA

Inventor(s)

BAI Zhang of Sakai City, Osaka (JP)

DISPLAY DEVICE AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING DISPLAY DEVICE - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18280566 titled 'DISPLAY DEVICE AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING DISPLAY DEVICE

Simplified Explanation

The patent application describes a display device with a flexible substrate, a protruding portion with a reverse-tapered surface, and a sealing layer containing a self-repairing material.

  • The display device includes a flexible substrate.
  • The protruding portion has a side surface with a reverse-tapered surface.
  • A sealing layer with a self-repairing material covers the side surface and upper surface of the protruding portion, as well as the lower surface of the recessed space.
  • The recessed space is formed with the side surface of the protruding portion and the surface on which the protruding portion is formed.

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      1. Potential Applications of this Technology

- Flexible displays for wearable devices - Foldable screens for smartphones and tablets

      1. Problems Solved by this Technology

- Protecting flexible displays from damage and wear - Enhancing the durability of foldable screens

      1. Benefits of this Technology

- Improved longevity of display devices - Enhanced user experience with flexible and foldable screens

      1. Potential Commercial Applications of this Technology
        1. Enhancing Display Durability with Self-Repairing Materials

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      1. Possible Prior Art

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      1. Unanswered Questions
        1. How does the self-repairing material work to protect the display device?

The patent application mentions a sealing layer containing a self-repairing material, but it does not provide details on how this material functions to enhance the durability of the display device.

        1. What materials are used in the flexible substrate and protruding portion?

The patent application describes a flexible substrate and a protruding portion with a reverse-tapered surface, but it does not specify the materials used in these components.


Original Abstract Submitted

A display device includes: a substrate that is flexible; a protruding portion having a side surface at least partially including a reverse-tapered surface on the substrate; and a sealing layer containing a self-repairing material. Furthermore, the display device includes a recessed space formed with the side surface of the protruding portion and a surface on which the protruding portion is formed. Moreover, the sealing layer convers: the side surface and an upper surface of the protruding portion; and a lower surface of the recessed space, and the recessed space has a side surface at least partially including the reverse-tapered surface.