Display Electrode Layout for Deflection Alignment of Light Emitters

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing display devices face challenges in achieving efficient deflection alignment of light emitting elements, which affects the overall performance and efficiency of the display.

Innovation Solution

The display device incorporates a configuration of alignment electrodes and auxiliary electrodes with phased alignment signals to enhance the deflection alignment of light emitting elements, utilizing a method that applies alignment signals of opposite polarities to improve the alignment efficiency.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Manufacturing precision

If alignment electrodes are used to align light emitting elements, then alignment efficiency is improved, but device complexity increases due to additional electrodes and signal phases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvealignment efficiencyVSAvoidelectrode configuration complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Manufacturing precisionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The alignment electrode structure is segmented into multiple independent electrodes (first alignment electrode, second alignment electrode, first auxiliary electrode, second auxiliary electrode) that can be controlled separately. This segmentation allows independent control of different electrode groups, enabling complex alignment patterns while maintaining manufacturing precision.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The system employs dynamic signal control with multiple phases applied to different electrodes. By dynamically switching signal phases (0-degree phase and 180-degree phase) across different electrodes, the system achieves precise and flexible alignment control without requiring static complex structures.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

2Manufacturing precision

If auxiliary electrodes with different signal phases are added, then deflection alignment efficiency is improved, but manufacturing complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedeflection alignment efficiencyVSAvoidmanufacturing complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Manufacturing precisionVSEase of manufacture

Solution Approach 1:

The auxiliary electrodes are segmented as separate components from the main alignment electrodes, allowing independent fabrication and positioning. This segmentation enables precise control over electrode spacing and positioning, which is critical for achieving the desired deflection alignment efficiency.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The system utilizes parameter changes in signal phase (0-degree and 180-degree phases) applied to different auxiliary electrodes to achieve deflection alignment. By changing the electrical parameters rather than physical structure, the system improves alignment efficiency while managing manufacturing complexity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

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 improves the deflection alignment efficiency of light emitting elements, leading to enhanced performance and efficiency in display devices.

Implementation Method 1

a first alignment electrode and a second alignment electrode spaced apart from each other... an alignment signal is configured to be applied to the first alignment electrode

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElectric field: Electric Field

Implementation Method 2

applying an alignment signal to the first alignment electrode, and applying a first auxiliary signal of a phase that is different from a phase of the alignment signal to the first auxiliary electrode

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElectrostatic force: Electrostatics

Data Source

PatentUS20260047240A1Display device and method of manufacturing the same
Publication Date: 2026.02.12 SAMSUNG DISPLAY CO LTD
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AI summary

A display device and a method of manufacturing the same are provided. The display device includes a first alignment electrode and a second alignment electrode spaced apart from each other, a light emitting element between the first alignment electrode and the second alignment electrode, a first auxiliary electrode at a first side of the light emitting element in a plan view, and separated from the first alignment electrode, and a second auxiliary electrode at a second side of the light emitting element in a plan view, and separated from the second alignment electrode, wherein an alignment signal is configured to be applied to the first alignment electrode, and wherein a first auxiliary signal of a phase that is different from a phase of the alignment signal is configured to be applied to the first auxiliary electrode.