Polarizer with Localized Dichromatic Concentration for Camera Transmittance
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing image display apparatus, such as smartphones and notebook PCs, face challenges in achieving multi-functionalization and high-functionalization, particularly in camera performance, due to limitations in polarizing plate technology that can accommodate diverse device shapes and high functionality.
Innovation Solution
A polarizer with a low dichromatic substance concentration portion in a resin film, where the dichromatic substance content is reduced to enhance transmittance and dimensional stability, using a polyvinyl alcohol-based resin film with iodine and boric acid, and treated with basic and acidic solutions to optimize camera performance and prevent image distortion.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If the dichromatic substance content is increased to improve polarization performance, then the polarization performance is improved, but the transmittance decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies local quality by creating a low dichromatic substance concentration portion specifically in the camera area of the polarizer, while maintaining normal concentration in other areas. This allows the camera portion to have high transmittance for better image capture, while other portions maintain sufficient polarization performance. The selective concentration distribution resolves the contradiction by optimizing each region's properties according to its functional requirements.
2Illumination intensity
If the dichromatic substance content is decreased to increase transmittance, then the transmittance is improved, but the polarization performance deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements local quality by spatially differentiating the dichromatic substance concentration: low concentration (1.0 wt% or less) in the camera portion for high transmittance, and normal concentration in other portions for adequate polarization performance. This localized optimization allows the system to achieve high transmittance where needed without compromising overall polarization functionality.
3Adaptability or versatility
If the polarizer is used in a humid environment, then the polarizer can function in diverse conditions, but the dimensional stability deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces boric acid as an intermediary substance in the resin film that acts as a dimensional stabilizer. The boric acid content is controlled at 5-20 wt% to prevent excessive swelling of the polyvinyl alcohol-based resin in humid environments. This intermediary component enables the polarizer to maintain dimensional stability while functioning in diverse environmental conditions including high humidity.
4Strength
If the resin film thickness is increased to improve durability, then the durability is improved, but the transmittance decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies parameter changes by optimizing the resin film thickness to 30 μm or less, balancing durability and transmittance requirements. This thickness parameter ensures sufficient mechanical strength and durability while maintaining high light transmittance, particularly in the camera portion where thinness is critical for image quality. The parameter optimization resolves the contradiction between durability and transmittance.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
The polarizer achieves high transmittance and improved brightness and tint for camera performance, while maintaining dimensional stability under humid conditions, suitable for both reception-type and transmission-type electronic devices.
Implementation Method 1
a resin film containing a dichromatic substance, wherein the polarizer has a low dichromatic substance concentration portion whose content of the dichromatic substance is relatively low in the resin film
Implementation Method 2
The low dichromatic substance concentration portion is brought into contact with an acidic solution
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AI summary
A polarizer that can realize the multi-functionalization and high-functionalization of an electronic device, such as an image display apparatus. A polarizer 1 including a resin film containing a dichromatic substance, wherein the polarizer has a low dichromatic substance concentration portion whose content of the dichromatic substance is relatively low in the resin film. The low dichromatic substance concentration portion 2 is brought into contact with an acidic solution. The low dichromatic substance concentration portion corresponds to a camera portion of an image display apparatus on which the polarizer is mounted.


