Pixel Array Structure With Central White Sub-Pixel
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing pixel array structures in organic light emitting display devices do not effectively utilize the characteristics of red, green, and blue sub-pixels, leading to inefficient light emitting efficiency and increased number of lines, which affects brightness and color purity.
Innovation Solution
A pixel array structure is designed with a lattice form, where a white sub-pixel is positioned at the center and color pixels (red, green, and blue) are arranged symmetrically around it, with the green sub-pixel between the red and blue, and the red sub-pixel having a shorter length to optimize light emitting efficiency and reduce the number of data lines.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If conventional pixel array structures are used, then the display can show images, but light emitting efficiency is poor and the number of data lines increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the white sub-pixel function into the center of the pixel unit, where it serves as both a light source and a reference for color mixing. The color pixels (R, G, B) are arranged around the white sub-pixel, allowing the white sub-pixel to contribute to white light generation while reducing the need for separate data lines for white pixel control. This combining approach improves light emitting efficiency by utilizing the white sub-pixel's inherent brightness while reducing the overall data line count.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent employs asymmetric arrangement of color pixels around the central white sub-pixel. Specifically, the red sub-pixel is positioned closer to the white sub-pixel than the blue sub-pixel, creating an asymmetric configuration that optimizes light mixing and emission efficiency. This asymmetric layout allows for better control of light paths and improves overall luminous efficiency while maintaining a compact structure that reduces data line requirements.
2Manufacturing precision
If more sub-pixels are added to improve color purity, then color quality improves, but the number of data lines and structural complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The white sub-pixel positioned at the center serves multiple functions: it acts as a light source for white display, provides a reference for color mixing with adjacent color pixels, and reduces the need for separate data lines. By making the white sub-pixel multi-functional, the patent achieves improved color purity through effective color mixing while avoiding the structural complexity that would result from adding more dedicated color sub-pixels or data lines.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent applies local quality by positioning specific color pixels (R, G, B) at specific locations around the white sub-pixel based on their spectral characteristics. The red sub-pixel is placed closer to the white sub-pixel to optimize mixing efficiency, while green and blue pixels are positioned accordingly. This localized optimization of sub-pixel positions enhances color purity through effective spectral mixing without requiring a uniform increase in the number of sub-pixels throughout the display.
3Shape
If the red sub-pixel length is reduced to optimize arrangement, then the pixel unit layout improves, but the red sub-pixel area decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent deliberately uses asymmetric design by making the red sub-pixel shorter than the green and blue sub-pixels. This asymmetric configuration optimizes the overall pixel unit layout by creating better spacing and light mixing relationships with the central white sub-pixel. The reduced red sub-pixel length allows for improved geometric arrangement and light path optimization, compensating for the smaller area through strategic positioning and enhanced light mixing efficiency with the white sub-pixel.
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 configuration enhances light emitting efficiency, reduces the number of data lines, and maintains visibility by optimizing the arrangement of sub-pixels based on their characteristics, thereby improving the overall performance of the organic light emitting display.
Implementation Method 1
Each of the sub-pixels may include an organic light emitting diode
Implementation Method 2
organic light emitting diodes which are self-light emitting devices
Data Source
AI summary
A pixel array structure of a display device, for example, an organic light emitting display device, includes a plurality of pixel units. In the pixel array structure, each of the pixel units includes four color pixels arranged in a lattice form, and a white sub-pixel positioned at the center of the pixel unit. The four pixels are disposed at a periphery of the pixel unit. In the pixel array structure, pixels are efficiently arranged in consideration of characteristics of the pixels.


