18432639. DISPLAY PANEL AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE simplified abstract (Semiconductor Energy Laboratory Co., Ltd.)
Contents
- 1 DISPLAY PANEL AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 DISPLAY PANEL AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
- 1.4 Simplified Explanation
- 1.5 Potential Applications
- 1.6 Problems Solved
- 1.7 Benefits
- 1.8 Potential Commercial Applications
- 1.9 Possible Prior Art
- 1.10 Original Abstract Submitted
DISPLAY PANEL AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE
Organization Name
Semiconductor Energy Laboratory Co., Ltd.
Inventor(s)
Yoshiharu Hirakata of Ebina (JP)
Shunpei Yamazaki of Tokyo (JP)
DISPLAY PANEL AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18432639 titled 'DISPLAY PANEL AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE
Simplified Explanation
The electronic device described in the patent application includes a housing, a display panel with a flexible substrate, and a flexible printed circuit. The housing has a flat surface and a side surface with a curved region. The display panel has a first region overlapping with the flat surface and a second region overlapping with the side surface. The display panel also includes a convex portion overlapping with the flexible printed circuit, and a display portion in both the first and second regions.
- Housing with flat surface and curved side surface
- Display panel with flexible substrate
- Flexible printed circuit
- Display panel with overlapping regions on flat and side surfaces
- Convex portion overlapping with flexible printed circuit
- Display portion in first and second regions
Potential Applications
The technology described in this patent application could be applied in:
- Flexible electronic devices
- Curved display screens
- Wearable technology
Problems Solved
This technology solves the following problems:
- Limited flexibility in electronic devices
- Difficulty in creating curved displays
- Challenges in integrating displays with flexible circuits
Benefits
The benefits of this technology include:
- Enhanced flexibility in electronic devices
- Improved design options for curved displays
- Better integration of display panels with flexible circuits
Potential Commercial Applications
The potential commercial applications of this technology could be in:
- Smartphones and tablets
- Smartwatches and fitness trackers
- Flexible electronic signage
Possible Prior Art
One possible prior art for this technology could be the development of flexible displays in electronic devices, but the specific integration of a display panel with a flexible printed circuit in a housing with a curved side surface may be novel.
Unanswered Questions
How does this technology impact the durability of electronic devices?
This article does not address the potential impact of the described technology on the durability of electronic devices.
What materials are used in the flexible substrate of the display panel?
The article does not provide information on the specific materials used in the flexible substrate of the display panel.
Original Abstract Submitted
An electronic device including a housing, a display panel with a flexible substrate, and a flexible printed circuit, in which the housing comprises a flat surface and a side surface comprising a curved region, the display panel comprises a first region that overlaps with the flat surface and a second region that overlaps with the side surface, the display panel comprises a convex portion that comprises a region overlapping with a flexible printed circuit, and the display panel comprises a display portion in the first region and the second region.
