Stretchable Display

The patent application describes a display with a stretchable portion containing hermetically sealed rigid pixel islands, organic light-emitting diode (OLED) pixels, and a flexible interconnect region.

The display includes a conductive cutting structure with an undercut to create a discontinuity in the OLED layer, reducing lateral leakage and providing a cathode voltage to the OLED pixels.
First and second inorganic passivation layers are formed over the OLED pixels, with organic inkjet printed layers interposed between them.
The technology aims to improve the performance and durability of displays by mitigating leakage and enhancing the structural integrity of the OLED pixels.

Potential Applications: - Flexible displays for wearable technology - Stretchable displays for automotive interiors - Curved displays for consumer electronics

Problems Solved: - Lateral leakage in OLED displays - Structural integrity of stretchable displays - Performance enhancement of flexible electronics

Benefits: - Improved display durability - Enhanced display performance - Increased design flexibility for electronic devices

Commercial Applications: Title: Stretchable OLED Displays: Innovations in Flexible Electronics This technology could revolutionize the wearable technology market, automotive display systems, and consumer electronics industry by offering durable and high-performance stretchable OLED displays.

Questions about Stretchable OLED Displays: 1. How does the conductive cutting structure improve the performance of OLED pixels in the display?

  The conductive cutting structure creates a discontinuity in the OLED layer, reducing lateral leakage and providing a cathode voltage to enhance OLED pixel performance.

2. What are the potential applications of stretchable OLED displays beyond consumer electronics?

  Stretchable OLED displays could be used in medical devices, smart textiles, and architectural lighting applications.

Original Abstract Submitted

A display may have a stretchable portion with hermetically sealed rigid pixel islands. A flexible interconnect region may be interposed between the hermetically sealed rigid pixel islands. The hermetically sealed rigid pixel islands may include organic light-emitting diode (OLED) pixels. A conductive cutting structure may have an undercut that causes a discontinuity in a conductive OLED layer to mitigate lateral leakage. The conductive cutting structure may also be electrically connected to a cathode for the OLED pixels and provide a cathode voltage to the cathode. First and second inorganic passivation layers may be formed over the OLED pixels. Multiple discrete portions of an organic inkjet printed layer may be interposed between the first and second inorganic passivation layers.

18483653. Stretchable Display simplified abstract (Apple Inc.)

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