Asymmetric Black Matrix for Display Panel Light Utilization
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional liquid crystal display (LCD) panels face challenges in achieving high resolution due to excessive light shielding by the black matrix layer, which reduces the aperture ratio and display effect, failing to meet user requirements for higher light utilization and improved display performance.
Innovation Solution
The display panel incorporates a black matrix layer with a first and second reflective layer, where the light reflectivity differs on either side, and a color resist layer is filled within the openings of the black matrix, enhancing light reflectivity and shielding while maintaining a thin structure to improve light utilization and display effect.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If the black matrix layer is increased in thickness and width to separate color resistances and prevent light leakage, then color separation and light shielding are improved, but the light-shielding area is increased, reducing light emission and aperture ratio
Solution Approach 1:
The black matrix layer is designed with different light reflectivity on its two sides: the first side (facing the liquid crystal layer) has high light reflectivity to reflect stray light back into the liquid crystal layer for再利用, while the second side (facing the backlight) has low light reflectivity to allow controlled light transmission. This local differentiation of optical properties enables the black matrix to perform both color separation and light management functions simultaneously, resolving the contradiction between color separation reliability and light emission intensity.
2Reliability
If the black matrix layer is increased in size to prevent color mixing, then color resistance separation is improved, but the aperture ratio is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The invention changes the optical parameters of the black matrix layer by introducing asymmetric light reflectivity. By making the first side highly reflective and the second side less reflective, the black matrix layer achieves effective color separation without requiring increased physical dimensions. This parameter change allows the black matrix to maintain its light-shielding function while minimizing its impact on the aperture ratio, as the reflective properties enhance light utilization within the existing structural constraints.
3Reliability
If the black matrix layer is made larger to shield light effectively, then light shielding performance is improved, but light utilization rate is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The invention converts the potentially harmful effect of the black matrix layer absorbing and blocking light into a beneficial effect by designing it with high light reflectivity on its first side. Instead of simply absorbing stray light (which would represent energy loss), the reflective black matrix layer bounces stray light back into the liquid crystal layer, giving it another chance to be properly directed and utilized. This transforms what would be wasted light energy into useful light that contributes to the display output, thereby improving light utilization rate while maintaining effective light shielding where needed.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
This configuration effectively reduces light shielding, increases the aperture ratio, and enhances the display effect by optimizing the light reflectivity and transmission within the panel, improving the overall performance and light-emitting efficiency.
Implementation Method 1
a light reflectivity of the first reflective layer is greater than a light reflectivity of the second reflective layer
Implementation Method 2
a light reflectivity of a side of the black matrix layer away from the first base is greater than a light reflectivity of a side of the black matrix layer close to the first base
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AI summary
A display panel and a display module are provided. The display panel includes a first base, a black matrix layer, and a color resist layer, wherein the black matrix layer includes a plurality of openings, the color resist layer is disposed above the first base and filled in the plurality of openings. A light reflectivity of a side of the black matrix layer away from the first base is greater than a light reflectivity of a side of the black matrix layer close to the first base.


