Multi-panel Display Optical Fiber Bezel Image Continuity

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Solution Overview

Problem

Multi-panel display devices experience image disconnection and rainbow phenomena due to bezel regions and chromatic dispersion, which affect image continuity and quality, especially in large screen applications like video walls.

Innovation Solution

The use of optical members with optical fibers, such as entire-surface and frame type optical members, are integrated into the display devices to refract and enlarge the light path, preventing image disconnection at bezel regions and incorporating protection films to prevent breakage and chromatic dispersion issues.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Area of stationary object

If a multi-panel display device is used to realize a large screen, then the screen size is increased, but image disconnection occurs at the bezel region

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvescreen sizeVSAvoidimage continuity
Core Design Contradiction:
Area of stationary objectVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

An optical member comprising optical fibers is introduced as an intermediary between adjacent display devices. The optical member receives light from the display region of one device and transmits it to the bezel region of the adjacent device, thereby mediating the image continuity across the bezel gap and eliminating image disconnection.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Solution Approach 2:

The solution transitions from a two-dimensional display surface to a three-dimensional optical transmission path. By using optical fibers that extend from the display region through the bezel region to adjacent devices, the image information is transmitted in a third dimension (depth), allowing continuous image display across multiple panels without being constrained by the bezel gaps.

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

2Reliability

If optical members are used to improve image continuity, then image disconnection is reduced, but breakage due to collision of optical members occurs

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveimage continuityVSAvoiddurability of optical member
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSStrength

Solution Approach 1:

A protection film is applied to the optical member before it is installed in the display device. This protection film serves as a cushioning layer that absorbs impact forces during assembly and operation, preventing direct collision between optical members of adjacent devices and thereby preventing breakage while maintaining image continuity functionality.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #11Beforehand cushioning (Prior cushioning)

3Reliability

If optical members are used to improve image continuity, then bezel region issues are reduced, but rainbow phenomenon due to chromatic dispersion occurs

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveimage continuityVSAvoidrainbow phenomenon
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSObject-generated harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The refractive index parameter of the optical member is specifically optimized to minimize chromatic dispersion. By selecting materials and designing the optical fiber structure with appropriate refractive index characteristics, the separation of light into different wavelengths (rainbow phenomenon) is reduced while maintaining the light transmission function for image continuity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

Solution Approach 2:

Different regions of the optical member have different functional requirements. The core region is designed for efficient light transmission with specific refractive index properties to minimize dispersion, while the cladding region provides structural support and protection. This local differentiation of quality allows the optical member to simultaneously achieve image continuity and reduce rainbow phenomenon.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #3Local quality

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

This solution effectively reduces image disconnection at bezel regions, enhances image continuity, and prevents breakage and rainbow phenomena, ensuring improved image quality and durability in multi-panel display devices.

Implementation Method 1

optical members with optical fibers, such as entire-surface and frame type optical members, are integrated into the display devices to refract and enlarge the light path

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectRefraction: Refraction

Implementation Method 2

optical member located on the first display device and including optical fibers

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectOptical fiber transmission: Optical Fibre

Implementation Method 3

first protection film covering an outside of the first optical member

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectPhysical protection: Physical Containment

Data Source

PatentUS10564914B2Multi-panel display device
Publication Date: 2020.02.18 LG DISPLAY CO LTD
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AI summary

A multi-panel display device includes a first display device including a first display region and a first non-display region surrounding the first display region; a first optical member located on the first display device and including optical fibers; and a first protection film covering an outside of the first optical member.