Lg display co., ltd. (20240201742). Foldable Display Device simplified abstract
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Foldable Display Device
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Seonghyeon Lee of Goyang-si (KR)
Hyejeong Park of Jeonju-si (KR)
Foldable Display Device - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240201742 titled 'Foldable Display Device
Simplified Explanation:
This patent application describes a foldable display device with a unique cover window assembly that includes a multi-functional layer for improved display performance and protection.
- The display panel of the device includes a light-emitting element, an encapsulation layer, and color filters.
- The cover window assembly consists of a protective film and a multi-functional layer with a light-transmissive portion and a light-blocking portion.
- The light-blocking portion overlaps both the display area and the non-display area of the display panel, with lower light transmittance than the light-transmissive portion.
Key Features and Innovation:
- Unique cover window assembly design with a multi-functional layer for improved display performance.
- Integration of light-transmissive and light-blocking portions in the cover window assembly.
- Enhanced protection and display quality for foldable display devices.
Potential Applications:
- Foldable smartphones
- Foldable tablets
- Foldable laptops
Problems Solved:
- Enhanced display performance in foldable devices
- Improved protection for display panels
- Better user experience with foldable displays
Benefits:
- Improved display quality
- Enhanced durability
- Enhanced user experience
Commercial Applications:
The technology can be applied in the development of foldable devices such as smartphones, tablets, and laptops, catering to the growing demand for flexible and innovative display solutions.
Questions about Foldable Display Device Technology:
1. How does the unique cover window assembly design contribute to the overall performance of the foldable display device? 2. What are the specific advantages of integrating a multi-functional layer in the cover window assembly of foldable devices?
Original Abstract Submitted
a foldable display device includes a display panel including a display area and a non-display area, wherein the display panel includes a light-emitting element, an encapsulation layer disposed on the light-emitting element, and color filters disposed on the encapsulation layer; and a cover window assembly disposed on the display panel, wherein the cover window assembly includes a protective film and a multi-functional layer disposed under the protective film, wherein the multi-functional layer includes: a light-transmissive portion overlapping the display area of the display panel; and a light-blocking portion overlapping both the display area and the non-display area of the display panel, wherein the light-blocking portion has a light-transmittance lower than a light-transmittance of the light-transmissive portion.
