Dual Light Emission Substrate With Transmissive Lens
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Solution Overview
Problem
Dual display apparatuses require multiple separate driving units for dual emission, leading to increased thickness and complexity in manufacturing processes.
Innovation Solution
A display apparatus with a substrate having adjacent areas, one non-transmissive and one light-transmissive, where a lens covers both areas to facilitate dual emission, and includes a thin film transistor and light-emitting members positioned to emit light in both directions.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If multiple separate driving units are used for dual emission in dual display apparatus, then dual emission functionality is achieved, but the overall thickness increases and manufacturing processes become complicated
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges two separate driving units into a single integrated driving unit that controls both the first light-emitting member (OLED) and the second light-emitting member (EL). This consolidation eliminates the need for separate driving circuits and control units, thereby reducing manufacturing complexity while maintaining dual emission functionality. The single driving unit coordinates both emission types through unified control architecture.
Solution Approach 2:
The single driving unit is designed with multi-functionality to control both OLED and EL light-emitting members. It incorporates universal control circuits that can drive different emission types through standardized interfaces, enabling dual emission functionality without requiring separate specialized driving units for each emission type.
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple separate driving units are used for dual emission in dual display apparatus, then dual emission functionality is achieved, but the overall thickness increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges multiple driving units into a single integrated driving unit, eliminating redundant components and reducing the overall thickness of the display apparatus. The consolidated driving unit is positioned closer to the light-emitting members, reducing the distance required for signal transmission and structural support.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent repositions the driving unit to be located adjacent to the light-emitting members rather than behind them, utilizing horizontal space instead of vertical space. This dimensional rearrangement reduces the thickness direction length while maintaining all necessary driving functions for dual emission.
3Ease of manufacture
If a lens is commonly disposed over both areas to cover the light-emitting member, then dual emission is facilitated with simpler manufacturing, but light transmission control becomes more challenging
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies local quality by creating different optical properties in different regions of the substrate. The first area (non-transmissive) and second area (transmissive) have distinct optical characteristics tailored to their specific functions. The lens is designed with region-specific optical properties to control light transmission appropriately for each emission type while maintaining manufacturing simplicity.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
The solution allows for a thinner and more straightforward manufacturing process while enabling dual emission functionality in a single display panel, reducing overall thickness and manufacturing complexity.
Implementation Method 1
a lens commonly disposed over the first area and the second area of the substrate so as to cover the first light-emitting member
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AI summary
A dual light-emission member of a display apparatus or a lighting apparatus includes: a substrate including a first area and a second area adjacent to each other, where the second area of the substrate is light-transmissive; a first light-emitting member on the substrate and disposed in the first area of the substrate; and a lens commonly disposed over the first area and the second area of the substrate so as to cover the first light-emitting member.