Layered Pixel Layout for Multi-Resolution Organic EL Displays

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing display devices with organic EL elements cannot display videos with different resolutions due to identical resolution of light-emitting elements in multiple colors.

Innovation Solution

A display device comprising a transparent light-emitting layer and a display layer, where the transparent light-emitting layer has adjacent pixels emitting different colors, and the display layer has adjacent pixels emitting a third color different from the transparent layer, allowing for varying resolutions through pixel arrangement and control mechanisms.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If light-emitting elements in multiple colors are formed with identical resolution in existing display devices, then the device structure is simplified and manufacturing is easier, but the device cannot display videos with different resolutions

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveresolution adaptabilityVSAvoidpixel structure complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The display device is divided into multiple light-emitting layers, each layer containing light-emitting elements of different colors (red, green, blue). Each layer can independently control its light-emitting elements to display at different resolutions, enabling the overall device to display videos with various resolutions by selectively activating appropriate layers and their corresponding color elements.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The patent adds a vertical dimension to the pixel structure by stacking multiple light-emitting layers. Instead of varying resolution within a single planar layer, the invention uses multiple layers at different vertical positions, where each layer can operate at different resolutions simultaneously, thus achieving resolution adaptability through spatial dimensionality.

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

2Adaptability or versatility

If multiple light-emitting layers are used to enable different resolutions, then the device can display videos in various resolutions, but the device structure becomes more complex

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveresolution adaptabilityVSAvoidmanufacturing complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSEase of manufacture

Solution Approach 1:

The manufacturing process is segmented into sequential steps for forming multiple light-emitting layers. Each layer is formed using similar processes (forming light-emitting elements, forming electrodes, forming insulating films), which allows for standardized, repetitive manufacturing procedures that reduce overall complexity despite the multi-layer structure.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The same basic structure and materials are used across all light-emitting layers, with each layer serving multiple functions: displaying different colors, operating at different resolutions, and providing structural support. This universality simplifies manufacturing by using identical or similar processes for each layer rather than requiring specialized processes for each layer type.

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

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 display device can display videos in various resolutions by optimizing pixel structures and control methods, achieving high definition and high frame rates.

Implementation Method 1

A known display device includes a display panel having an organic EL element. The organic EL element includes a first light-emitting layer and a second light-emitting layer formed to overlap with each other

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElectroluminescence: Electroluminescence

Data Source

PatentUS12495690B2Display device
Publication Date: 2025.12.09 SHARP DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY CORP
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AI summary

A display device includes: a transparent light-emitting layer; and a display layer. The transparent light-emitting layer has a first light-emitting pixel and a second light-emitting pixel emitting light respectively in a first color and a second color, The display layer has: a first display pixel disposed in association with the first light-emitting pixel and the second light-emitting pixel, and emitting light in a third color; and a second display pixel provided adjacent to the first display pixel and emitting light in the first color. The transparent light-emitting layer further has a third light-emitting pixel and a fourth light-emitting pixel arranged in association with the second display pixel, and emitting light respectively in the second color and the third color.