Dual-Mode OLED Display for Integrated Light Therapy
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current light therapy devices require separate devices for different treatment objectives, increasing costs, time, and inconvenience for users.
Innovation Solution
An organic light emitting display device with multiple light emitting layers and electrodes, capable of operating in both display mode and light therapy mode, emitting different wavelengths of light for various therapeutic applications.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If multiple separate light therapy devices are used for different treatment objectives, then each device can be optimized for its specific therapeutic function, but the cost, time, and user convenience deteriorate due to requiring multiple devices
Solution Approach 1:
The OLED display device is designed to perform multiple functions: it can operate as a conventional display device showing images and videos, and simultaneously function as a light therapy device for treating skin conditions. The display panel itself serves as the light source for therapy, eliminating the need for separate dedicated therapy devices and improving user convenience while maintaining versatility
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple separate light therapy devices are used for different treatment objectives, then each device can be optimized for its specific therapeutic function, but the cost increases due to purchasing multiple devices
Solution Approach 1:
The invention merges the display function and light therapy function into a single integrated device. The OLED display panel serves dual purposes: displaying visual content and emitting therapeutic light. This consolidation reduces the total number of devices from multiple separate therapy devices to one unified device, thereby reducing cost while maintaining the ability to provide various therapeutic functions
3Adaptability or versatility
If the display device emits light for therapy, then therapeutic benefits are achieved, but the display performance and image quality may deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The device dynamically switches between display mode and light therapy mode. When used for therapy, the display is turned off or dimmed while the OLED emits therapeutic light at appropriate intensities. When used for display purposes, the device operates as a conventional high-brightness display. This dynamic operation ensures optimal performance for whichever function is currently active, preventing degradation of either display quality or therapy effectiveness
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
Enables a single device to serve multiple therapeutic purposes, reducing the need for multiple devices, improving user convenience and efficiency while maintaining high light intensity and device longevity.
Implementation Method 1
a first light emitting layer to emit first light; a second light emitting layer to emit second light; a third light emitting layer to emit third light
Implementation Method 2
a fourth light emitting layer on the second electrode to emit fourth light
Data Source
AI summary
An organic light emitting display device includes a plurality of pixels. Each pixel includes a first electrode, first, second, and third light emitting layers on the first electrode, a second electrode on the first, second, and third light emitting layers, a fourth light emitting layer on the second electrode, and a third electrode on the fourth light emitting layer. The first, second, and third light emitting layers respectively emit first light, second light, and third light emitted in a first mode, and the fourth light emitting layer emits fourth light in a second mode.