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

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If the dichromatic substance content is increased to improve polarization performance, then the polarization performance is improved, but the transmittance decreases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvepolarization performanceVSAvoidtransmittance
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSIllumination intensity

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.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #3Local quality

2Illumination intensity

If the dichromatic substance content is decreased to increase transmittance, then the transmittance is improved, but the polarization performance deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
ImprovetransmittanceVSAvoidpolarization performance
Core Design Contradiction:
Illumination intensityVSReliability

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.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #3Local quality

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

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveenvironmental adaptabilityVSAvoiddimensional stability
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSStability of the object's composition

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.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

4Strength

If the resin film thickness is increased to improve durability, then the durability is improved, but the transmittance decreases

Engineering Contradiction:
ImprovedurabilityVSAvoidtransmittance
Core Design Contradiction:
StrengthVSIllumination intensity

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.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

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 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

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectLight absorption by dichromatic substance: Absorption (EM radiation)

Implementation Method 2

The low dichromatic substance concentration portion is brought into contact with an acidic solution

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectChemical treatment with acidic solution: Chemical Bonding

Data Source

PatentUS10782462B2Polarizer, polarizing plate, and image display apparatus
Publication Date: 2020.09.22 NITTO DENKO CORP
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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.