Display Pixel Capacitance Layout for High-Definition OLED Panels

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current active matrix type organic EL display devices face challenges in achieving high-definition displays due to limitations in reducing the number of constituent pixel elements and wiring lines, leading to increased layout area and potential display defects.

Innovation Solution

The implementation of a display apparatus with a capacitance unit formed by opposing conductive layers, which allows for the reduction of pixel layout area and improved efficiency in pixel arrangement, utilizing a conductive layer connected to a power supply and a pixel electrode to form an auxiliary capacitance without using semiconductor layers, thereby enhancing space utilization and display quality.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Area of stationary object

If conventional pixel circuit structures are used with multiple semiconductor layers and complex wiring, then the display device achieves basic functionality, but the layout area increases and manufacturing complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvepixel layout areaVSAvoidnumber of constituent elements and wiring lines
Core Design Contradiction:
Area of stationary objectVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent merges the auxiliary capacitance function with existing conductive layers (power supply lines or signal lines) that already pass through the pixel region. Instead of adding separate capacitance structures, the invention utilizes the electric field between existing conductive layers to provide capacitance functionality, thereby reducing the number of discrete components while maintaining display functionality.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent makes existing conductive layers serve dual purposes: their primary function (power supply or signal transmission) plus an auxiliary capacitance function. The conductive layers are designed to provide both electrical connection and capacitive storage, eliminating the need for dedicated capacitance structures and reducing overall pixel complexity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

2Area of stationary object

If the number of wiring lines is reduced to achieve high-definition display, then the layout area decreases, but the complexity of signal routing and pixel circuit integration increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvelayout areaVSAvoidwiring integration complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Area of stationary objectVSEase of manufacture

Solution Approach 1:

The patent combines multiple wiring functions into fewer conductive layers. By using the same conductive layers for both signal transmission and capacitance formation, the invention reduces the total number of wiring lines required while maintaining all necessary electrical functions, thereby simplifying the manufacturing process.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent transitions from planar wiring to three-dimensional conductive layer stacking. By utilizing vertical stacking of conductive layers with insulating layers in between, the invention achieves capacitance formation without requiring additional lateral wiring, thus reducing layout area while maintaining manufacturing feasibility through standardized layered fabrication processes.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #17Another dimension (Dimensionality change)

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 enables high-definition display with reduced pixel layout area and improved display quality by efficiently arranging conductive layers and pixel electrodes, minimizing display defects and enhancing image clarity.

Implementation Method 1

a first conductive layer and a second conductive layer which are opposed to each other and form a capacitance unit

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectCapacitance: Capacitance

Data Source

PatentUS11908409B2Display apparatus
Publication Date: 2024.02.20 MAGNOLIA WHITE CORP
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AI summary

According to one embodiment, a display apparatus includes a plurality of semiconductor layers, a first insulation film, a first conductive layer, a second insulation film and a display element includes a second conductive layer. The first conductive layer and the second conductive layer are opposed to each other to form a capacitance unit.