Self-Assembling Display Elements on Substrates
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current display technologies face challenges in efficiently self-assembling and arranging light-emitting elements on substrates to form effective and efficient displays, particularly in achieving precise placement and connectivity of diverse light-modulating elements for vibrant and dynamic visual outputs.
Innovation Solution
The method involves using display elements with specific shape, size, and surface characteristics that complement receptor locations on a substrate, allowing for self-assembly through relative motion and energy input, enabling precise placement and connectivity of light-emitting elements for forming displays with desired arrangements and patterns.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Manufacturing precision
If traditional display assembly methods are used, then manufacturing complexity is reduced, but manufacturing precision and placement accuracy of light-emitting elements deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The display elements are designed with self-assembling capabilities through complementary shape, size, and surface characteristics that enable them to automatically locate and attach to corresponding receptor locations on the substrate without complex external assembly equipment. The elements' physical properties facilitate self-guided placement, eliminating the need for precision robotic positioning systems.
Solution Approach 2:
The invention modifies the physical parameters of display elements by incorporating specific shape features, size dimensions, and surface characteristics that enable self-assembly. These parameter changes allow elements to respond to energy input and relative motion by transitioning from a dispersed state to an organized array configuration on the substrate.
2Manufacturing precision
If self-assembly methods are implemented, then manufacturing precision improves, but energy consumption increases
Solution Approach 1:
The self-assembly process utilizes periodic or cyclic energy input through relative motion between the substrate and display elements. By applying motion in controlled cycles, the system enables elements to progressively organize themselves into correct positions without requiring continuous high-energy input, thereby achieving placement precision with moderate energy consumption.
3Manufacturing precision
If precise placement of diverse light-modulating elements is achieved, then display quality improves, but assembly time increases
Solution Approach 1:
The display elements are pre-configured with specific shape, size, and surface characteristics before the assembly process. This preliminary preparation enables them to automatically recognize and attach to the correct receptor locations on the substrate when energy input and relative motion are applied, significantly reducing the time required for precise placement compared to manual or step-by-step automated assembly methods.
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 approach enables the efficient self-assembly of light-emitting elements into precise receptor locations on a substrate, facilitating the creation of vibrant displays with controlled light emission and modulation, suitable for various applications including television screens, computer monitors, and dynamic signage.
Implementation Method 1
display elements with shape, size, or surface characteristics complementary to a shape, size, or surface characteristic of a receptor location... allowing for self-assembly through relative motion and energy input
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AI summary
Various embodiments of methods and systems for designing and constructing displays from multiple light-modulating elements are disclosed. Display elements having different light-modulating and self-assembling characteristics may be used during display assembly and operation.