Isolation Film for Alignment Mark Identification in Narrow-Bezel Displays

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Solution Overview

Problem

In narrow-bezel active-matrix organic light-emitting diode (AMOLED) touch display apparatuses, the alignment marks on the display panel are difficult to accurately identify due to overlapping projections with peripheral signal lines, leading to low identification accuracy by identification devices.

Innovation Solution

Incorporating a light-shielding isolation film between the display panel and the touch panel, which blocks light from the display panel side, allowing the identification device to accurately identify the alignment marks by serving as a background, and ensuring proper alignment and bending of the display panel's peripheral regions.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Length of moving object

If the peripheral signal lines are positioned close to the display region to reduce bezel size, then the bezel width is reduced, but the alignment marks become difficult to identify due to overlapping projections with signal lines

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvebezel widthVSAvoidalignment mark identification accuracy
Core Design Contradiction:
Length of moving objectVSMeasurement precision

Solution Approach 1:

A light-shielding isolation film is introduced as an intermediary element positioned between the display panel and touch panel. This isolation film strategically blocks light paths that would otherwise cause signal lines to be visible during alignment mark identification, thereby eliminating the interference without requiring increased bezel width. The isolation film acts as a mediator that resolves the conflict between compact design and measurement accuracy.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Solution Approach 2:

The isolation film is applied selectively only in specific regions where signal line interference occurs during alignment mark identification, rather than uniformly across the entire display module. This localized approach maintains the narrow bezel design while precisely addressing the identification accuracy problem in the critical peripheral regions where alignment marks and signal lines overlap.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #3Local quality

2Area of stationary object

If the peripheral signal lines overlap with alignment marks to maximize display area, then the display region is expanded, but the identification device cannot accurately distinguish alignment marks from signal lines

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedisplay areaVSAvoidalignment mark identification accuracy
Core Design Contradiction:
Area of stationary objectVSMeasurement precision

Solution Approach 1:

The light-shielding isolation film serves as a mediator that selectively blocks light reflected from or emitted by peripheral signal lines during the alignment mark identification process. By positioning the isolation film to cover signal line regions while leaving alignment mark regions exposed, the system maintains maximum display area utilization while ensuring clear distinction between alignment marks and signal lines during identification.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Solution Approach 2:

The isolation film utilizes optical properties (light shielding/blocking) to create a visual contrast difference between regions with alignment marks and regions with signal lines. This optical differentiation allows the identification device to distinguish alignment marks from signal lines even when their spatial projections overlap, thereby maintaining high display area while ensuring identification accuracy.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #32Color changes

3Device complexity

If no isolation film is used to simplify the structure, then the device complexity is reduced, but light from the display panel side interferes with the identification of alignment marks

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvestructure complexityVSAvoidalignment mark identification accuracy
Core Design Contradiction:
Device complexityVSMeasurement precision

Solution Approach 1:

A light-shielding isolation film is introduced as a simple intermediary element that strategically blocks interfering light paths without requiring complex mechanical or optical systems. The isolation film can be implemented as a thin layer or coating, adding minimal structural complexity while effectively eliminating light interference that would otherwise prevent accurate alignment mark identification.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Solution Approach 2:

The isolation film is implemented as a thin, flexible light-shielding layer that can be easily integrated into the existing display module structure. This thin film approach minimizes added complexity and bulk while providing effective light blocking in the critical regions where signal lines interfere with alignment mark identification.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #30Flexible shells and thin films

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

Improves the accuracy of identifying alignment marks, enabling precise bending and assembly of the display module, thereby enhancing the quality and reducing bezel size of the display apparatus.

Implementation Method 1

The isolation film is configured to block light directed to the plurality of peripheral signal lines from a side of the display panel away from the touch panel

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectLight blocking: Absorption (EM radiation)

Data Source

PatentUS11829009B2Display module and assembly method therefor, and display apparatus
Publication Date: 2023.11.28 CHENGDU BOE OPTOELECTRONICS TECH CO LTD
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AI summary

A display module includes a display panel, a first optical adhesive layer disposed on a side of a display surface of the display panel, a touch panel disposed on a side of the first optical adhesive layer away from the display panel, and at least one isolation film between the display panel and the touch panel. The display panel includes a display region and a peripheral region that is provided with at least one alignment mark. The touch panel includes a plurality of peripheral signal lines. An orthographic projection of the peripheral signal lines on a plane where the display panel is located at least partially overlaps with an orthographic projection of the at least one alignment mark on the plane. An orthographic projection of each isolation film on the plane covers an alignment mark.