Samsung display co., ltd. (20240268207). DISPLAY APPARATUS AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING SAME simplified abstract
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DISPLAY APPARATUS AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING SAME
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Inventor(s)
Jonghyun Yun of Yongin-si (KR)
Junyoung Kim of Yongin-si (KR)
Seunggyu Tae of Yongin-si (KR)
Kwangsoo Lee of Yongin-si (KR)
Sangcheon Han of Yongin-si (KR)
DISPLAY APPARATUS AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING SAME - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240268207 titled 'DISPLAY APPARATUS AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING SAME
The display apparatus described in the patent application consists of a flexible substrate, a thin-film transistor unit, and a light-emitting unit. The flexible substrate has a display area with a first area, a peripheral area adjacent to the display area, and a first penetrating portion corresponding to the first area. The thin-film transistor unit is located in the display area and at least a portion of the peripheral area, and it includes a thin-film transistor and an insulation layer with a second penetrating portion corresponding to the first penetrating portion. The light-emitting unit, situated on the thin-film transistor unit, comprises a pixel electrode, an intermediate layer containing an emission layer, and a counter electrode.
- Key Features and Innovation:
- Flexible substrate design with specific areas and penetrating portions - Integration of thin-film transistor unit in the display area and peripheral area - Light-emitting unit structure with pixel electrode, emission layer, and counter electrode
- Potential Applications:
- Flexible displays for electronic devices - Wearable technology such as smart clothing or accessories - Curved or bendable screens for various applications
- Problems Solved:
- Addressing the need for flexible and durable display technology - Providing a solution for integrating thin-film transistors in flexible substrates - Enhancing the visual quality and performance of displays
- Benefits:
- Improved flexibility and durability of display screens - Enhanced display quality and brightness - Potential for innovative design and form factors in electronic devices
- Commercial Applications:
- The technology can be utilized in smartphones, tablets, and other portable devices - It can also be applied in automotive displays, smartwatches, and medical devices - The market implications include increased demand for flexible display solutions
- Questions about the Technology:
1. How does the integration of thin-film transistors in flexible substrates impact the overall performance of the display? 2. What are the potential challenges in mass-producing flexible displays with this technology?
- Frequently Updated Research:
- Stay updated on advancements in flexible display technology and materials - Monitor developments in thin-film transistor technology for display applications.
Original Abstract Submitted
a display apparatus includes a flexible substrate, a thin-film transistor unit, and a light-emitting unit. the flexible substrate includes a display area has a first area, a peripheral area which is adjacent to the display area, and a first penetrating portion corresponding to the first area. the thin-film transistor unit is in the display area and at least a portion of the peripheral area. the thin-film transistor unit includes a thin-film transistor and an insulation layer and has a second penetrating portion at a location corresponding to the first penetrating portion. the light-emitting unit is on the thin-film transistor unit and includes a pixel electrode, an intermediate layer including an emission layer, and a counter electrode.
