Stacked Organic-Inorganic LED Display Layout for Higher Luminance

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Solution Overview

Problem

In display devices with two-dimensionally arranged LEDs, light emission luminance is reduced.

Innovation Solution

A display device comprising a combination of inorganic and organic LEDs, where at least one organic LED is positioned on top of or below an inorganic LED, with specific configurations of shared electrodes and reflection layers to enhance luminance.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Illumination intensity

If a plurality of LEDs is two-dimensionally arranged on a substrate, then the device structure is simple and manufacturing is easy, but light emission luminance is reduced

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvelight emission luminanceVSAvoiddevice structure
Core Design Contradiction:
Illumination intensityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent transitions from a two-dimensional arrangement of LEDs on a substrate to a three-dimensional stacked structure where organic LEDs are positioned above inorganic LEDs. This vertical stacking in the third dimension increases light emission luminance without requiring expansion in the planar area, thereby resolving the contradiction between improving illumination intensity and maintaining device structure simplicity.

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

Solution Approach 2:

The patent combines two different types of LEDs (inorganic and organic) into a single integrated display device structure. By merging the strengths of both LED types in a stacked configuration, the device achieves higher overall luminance while maintaining a compact form factor, addressing the contradiction between improved illumination and structural complexity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

2Illumination intensity

If inorganic LEDs are used for high luminance, then light emission is bright, but lifespan is limited

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvelight emission luminanceVSAvoidlifespan
Core Design Contradiction:
Illumination intensityVSDuration of action of stationary object

Solution Approach 1:

The patent merges inorganic LEDs (providing high luminance) and organic LEDs (providing long lifespan) into a stacked configuration where each type contributes its advantageous property. The inorganic LEDs emit bright light while the organic LEDs provide extended operational life, thereby resolving the contradiction between achieving high illumination intensity and ensuring long device lifespan.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent applies different LED types to different functional requirements within the same device. Inorganic LEDs are positioned to provide high luminance output, while organic LEDs are positioned to provide long-term operational stability. This local optimization of component properties resolves the contradiction between luminance and lifespan by assigning each LED type to its strength.

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

The combination improves luminous efficiency and extends the lifespan of the display device by leveraging the strengths of both LED types, reducing power consumption and enhancing light emission.

Implementation Method 1

a plurality of inorganic light emitting diodes arranged two-dimensionally; and a plurality of organic light emitting diodes arranged two-dimensionally

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectLight emitting diode effect: Light Emitting Diode

Implementation Method 2

at least one of the organic light emitting diodes is provided on an upper portion of or above at least one of the inorganic light emitting diodes

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElectroluminescence: Electroluminescence

Data Source

PatentUS20260090231A1Display device and electronic apparatus
Publication Date: 2026.03.26 SONY SEMICON SOLUTIONS CORP
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AI summary

Provided is a display device capable of suppressing a decrease in light emission luminance.The display device includes a plurality of inorganic light emitting diodes arranged two-dimensionally and a plurality of organic light emitting diodes arranged two-dimensionally. At least one of the organic light emitting diodes is provided on an upper portion of or above at least one of the inorganic light emitting diodes or on a lower portion of or below at least one of the inorganic light emitting diodes.