Flexible Display Panels with Detection and Compensation for Seamless Scaling

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing display devices face challenges in increasing size, maintaining uniformity, and being space-efficient while avoiding image distortion and high power consumption, especially in flexible and portable applications.

Innovation Solution

A display system comprising multiple flexible display panels with a detection and compensation mechanism that adjusts images based on panel size changes, using a photoelectric conversion element and transparent portions to ensure seamless image display and reduce power consumption.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Area of stationary object

If the display device size is increased, then the information display capability is improved, but the power consumption increases and the device becomes harder to store

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedisplay areaVSAvoidpower consumption
Core Design Contradiction:
Area of stationary objectVSUse of energy by moving object

Solution Approach 1:

The display device is divided into multiple flexible display panels that can be independently controlled. By segmenting the display area into multiple panels, the system can activate only the necessary panels for the current display task, thereby reducing overall power consumption while maintaining large display capability when needed.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The flexible display panels can dynamically change their configuration and effective display area based on operational requirements. The display area can be expanded or contracted by adjusting which panels are active, allowing the device to adapt power consumption to actual display needs rather than maintaining constant high-power operation.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

2Area of stationary object

If the display device size is increased, then the information display capability is improved, but the storage space requirement increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedisplay areaVSAvoidstorage volume
Core Design Contradiction:
Area of stationary objectVSVolume of moving object

Solution Approach 1:

The display device uses flexible display panels that can be bent and rolled without damage. This flexibility allows the large-area display to be compacted into a small storage volume when not in use, eliminating the need for large storage space while maintaining the capability to display large areas when deployed.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #30Flexible shells and thin films

Solution Approach 2:

The display panels can dynamically change their physical configuration from an extended flat state during operation to a compact rolled or folded state during storage. This dynamic transformation enables the display area to be large when needed but occupy minimal space during storage.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

3Area of stationary object

If multiple display panels are used to increase display area, then the information display capability is improved, but the image uniformity deteriorates due to panel overlap regions

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedisplay areaVSAvoidimage uniformity
Core Design Contradiction:
Area of stationary objectVSStability of the object's composition

Solution Approach 1:

The system incorporates detection means that monitors the display regions and identifies overlap areas between panels. This feedback information is used by the compensation means to adjust image parameters in the overlap regions, ensuring uniform appearance across the entire display area despite the presence of multiple panels.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

Solution Approach 2:

The compensation means applies different image processing parameters to different regions of the display. Specifically, the overlap regions between panels receive localized compensation adjustments while non-overlap regions maintain standard display parameters, thereby achieving overall image uniformity through region-specific optimization.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #3Local quality

4Ease of operation

If the display panels are made flexible for portability, then the ease of storage is improved, but the manufacturing complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveease of storageVSAvoidmanufacturing complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent combines multiple flexible display panels with integrated detection and compensation functions into a unified system. By merging these components and coordinating their operation, the system achieves portable flexibility while managing manufacturing complexity through standardized integration procedures and coordinated control mechanisms.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

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 system allows for scalable, high-quality image display with reduced power consumption and minimal distortion, suitable for various applications including home use and public displays, while maintaining reliability and ease of storage.

Implementation Method 1

a detection means having a function of detecting the size of the first region

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectPhotoelectric conversion: Photoelectric Effect

Data Source

PatentUS11216138B2Display system and display device
Publication Date: 2022.01.04 SEMICON ENERGY LAB CO LTD
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AI summary

Provided is a display system or a display device that is suitable for increasing in size. The display system includes a first display panel, a second display panel, a detection means, and a compensation means. The first display panel includes a first display region. The second display panel includes a second display region. The first display region and the second display region include a first region where they overlap. The detection means has a function of detecting the size of the first region. The compensation means has a function of compensating an image displayed on the first display region in accordance with the change in the size of the first region.