Stretchable Display Panel Layout for Resolution Retention
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Solution Overview
Problem
Stretchable display devices experience a decrease in resolution when stretched due to the increase in display panel size, as the total number of pixels remains constant, unlike foldable or rollable displays where the size does not change.
Innovation Solution
A stretchable display panel design incorporating multiple light-emitting modules with elastic connectors and satellite portions, allowing for overlapping and non-overlapping configurations to maintain resolution by adjusting the activation of light-emitting elements when stretched.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Area of moving object
If the display panel is stretched to increase its size, then the display area is improved, but the resolution deteriorates because the total number of pixels remains constant
Solution Approach 1:
The display panel is divided into multiple light-emitting modules, each containing a subset of the total pixels. When stretched, different modules can be selectively activated to maintain resolution in the un-stretched direction while expanding the display area in the stretched direction.
Solution Approach 2:
The display panel incorporates a stretchable structure that can dynamically change its shape between stretched and un-stretched states. The light-emitting modules are configured to adapt their activation patterns based on the current state, allowing the display to maintain optimal resolution regardless of whether it is stretched or not.
2Manufacturing precision
If multiple light-emitting modules are used to maintain resolution during stretching, then the resolution is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
Multiple light-emitting modules are arranged in a nested or overlapping configuration where modules can be positioned at different depths or layers. This allows the modules to share common structures and control circuits, reducing overall complexity while maintaining the ability to selectively activate modules for resolution maintenance.
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 design maintains consistent resolution even when the display panel is stretched, ensuring that the display quality is preserved across different states without decreasing pixel visibility.
Implementation Method 1
a plurality of first connectors extending from the first body in different directions and each having a predetermined elastic force
Data Source
AI summary
A stretchable display panel including a first light-emitting module and a second light-emitting module. The first light-emitting module includes a first body, a plurality of first connectors extending from the first body in different directions and each having a predetermined elastic force, first satellite portions extending from the first body in directions different from the directions of the plurality of first connectors, a first adhesive member disposed on the first body, and a first light-emitting element disposed on the first satellite portion. The second light-emitting module includes a second body disposed on the first adhesive member, a plurality of second connectors extending from the second body in different directions and each having a predetermined elastic force, a second satellite portion extending from the second body in a direction different from the directions of the plurality of second connectors and not overlapping the first satellite portion.