Color Conversion Panel with Quantum Dots for LCD Light Loss Reduction

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Solution Overview

Problem

Liquid crystal displays experience light loss due to polarizers and color filters, which affects their efficiency and display quality.

Innovation Solution

A color conversion panel is introduced, comprising a substrate with a red color conversion layer, a green color conversion layer, and a transmission layer, where the transmission layer includes pigments or dyes, and scattering members are used to optimize light emission and reduce reflection, while a blue blocking filter and assistance transmission layer enhance light blocking and transmission efficiency.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Measurement precision

If a color filter is used in liquid crystal displays, then color reproduction is improved, but light loss increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecolor reproductionVSAvoidlight loss
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSLoss of energy

Solution Approach 1:

The patent changes the material parameters of the color conversion layer by using quantum dots with specific size ranges (2-50 nm) to control light absorption and emission characteristics. By adjusting quantum dot size and composition, the system achieves improved color reproduction while maintaining higher light transmission efficiency compared to traditional color filters

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

Solution Approach 2:

The patent employs composite material structures including quantum dots embedded in matrix materials, combined with specific substrate and electrode configurations. This composite approach enables simultaneous optimization of color conversion efficiency and light transmission, resolving the trade-off between color accuracy and light loss

Inventive Principle:
Principle #40Composite materials

2Measurement precision

If a polarizer is used in liquid crystal displays, then display quality is improved, but light loss increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedisplay qualityVSAvoidlight loss
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSLoss of energy

Solution Approach 1:

The patent modifies optical parameters by introducing quantum dot layers that convert broad-spectrum backlight into narrow-band wavelengths, reducing the need for aggressive polarizer filtering and thereby minimizing light loss while maintaining display quality

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

3Use of energy by moving object

If scattering members are added to the transmission layer, then light transmission efficiency is improved, but device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvelight transmission efficiencyVSAvoiddevice complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Use of energy by moving objectVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies scattering members selectively in specific regions or at specific concentrations within the transmission layer, optimizing light transmission where needed while avoiding unnecessary complexity in other areas. This localized approach maintains efficiency without uniformly increasing device complexity

Inventive Principle:
Principle #3Local quality

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

The solution improves contrast ratio and color reproducibility, reducing light loss and enhancing display quality by optimizing light transmission and blocking, thereby improving the overall efficiency of liquid crystal displays.

Implementation Method 1

The red color conversion layer and the green color conversion layer may comprise at least one of a phosphor and a quantum dot

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectPhosphorescence: Phosphorescence

Implementation Method 2

The red color conversion layer and the green color conversion layer may comprise at least one of a phosphor and a quantum dot

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectQuantum dot emission: Photoluminescence

Implementation Method 3

the transmission layer comprises at least one of a pigment and a dye

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectLight absorption: Absorption (EM radiation)

Implementation Method 4

At least one among the red color conversion layer, the green color conversion layer, and the transmission layer may comprise scattering members

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectLight scattering: Scattering

Data Source

PatentUS11187942B2Color conversion panel and display device including the same
Publication Date: 2021.11.30 SAMSUNG DISPLAY CO LTD
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AI summary

A color conversion panel includes a substrate and a red color conversion layer, a green color conversion layer, and a transmission layer which are disposed on the substrate. The transmission layer includes at least one of a pigment and a dye.