Subpixel Layout for Blue Aperture Gain Without Color Mixing

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing display devices face challenges in achieving a long service life due to rapid deterioration of blue subpixels, primarily because of the need to limit subpixel areas to avoid color mixing, which reduces the aperture ratio.

Innovation Solution

A display device design featuring a quadrilateral light-emitting unit with distinct subpixels arranged to maximize the aperture ratio of the blue subpixel, including a central green subpixel with higher luminosity and strategically positioned red and blue subpixels to prevent color mixing.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Manufacturing precision

If the area of each subpixel is limited to avoid color mixing, then color mixing is prevented, but the aperture ratio is reduced

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecolor mixing preventionVSAvoidaperture ratio
Core Design Contradiction:
Manufacturing precisionVSArea of stationary object

Solution Approach 1:

The patent transitions from a conventional arrangement where subpixels are separated in the plane to a configuration where the blue subpixel extends into the vertical dimension by overlapping with the green subpixel. This dimensional change allows the blue subpixel to achieve a larger aperture ratio without causing color mixing, as the overlapping regions are controlled to prevent color contamination while maximizing light emission area.

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

Solution Approach 2:

The blue subpixel is positioned to overlap and partially contain the green subpixel in the vertical arrangement, creating a nested configuration. This nesting allows the blue subpixel to utilize the space above the green subpixel, effectively increasing its aperture ratio without encroaching on the horizontal space needed to prevent color mixing with adjacent subpixels.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #7Nested doll (Nesting)

2Duration of action of stationary object

If the aperture ratio of blue subpixel is increased to extend service life, then service life is improved, but color mixing may occur

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveservice lifeVSAvoidcolor mixing prevention
Core Design Contradiction:
Duration of action of stationary objectVSManufacturing precision

Solution Approach 1:

By arranging the blue subpixel to overlap vertically with the green subpixel rather than placing it adjacent in the horizontal plane, the patent increases the blue subpixel's aperture ratio without causing color mixing. This vertical arrangement allows the blue subpixel to emit more light (higher aperture ratio) while the controlled overlap prevents color contamination, thereby extending the display's service life.

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

Solution Approach 2:

The patent applies different spatial arrangements to different subpixels based on their specific requirements. The blue subpixel is given a larger vertical overlap with the green subpixel to maximize its aperture ratio and service life, while the red and green subpixels are positioned to prevent color mixing. This localized optimization of subpixel arrangement achieves both extended service life and color accuracy.

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

This design enhances the service life and display quality by maximizing the aperture ratio of the blue subpixel, reducing the risk of color mixing, and improving manufacturing efficiency through commonization of light-emitting material layers.

Implementation Method 1

a first light-emitting portion configured to emit light of a first color, a second light-emitting portion configured to emit light of a second color, and a third light-emitting portion configured to emit light of a third color

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectLight emission: Light Emitting Diode

Data Source

PatentUS20260013358A1Display device
Publication Date: 2026.01.08 SHARP DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY CORP
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AI summary

A display device includes at least one light-emitting unit that is a quadrilateral in a plan view. The at least one light-emitting unit includes a first light-emitting portion configured to emit light of a first color and disposed facing a portion including a first corner, a second corner, and a third corner of the quadrilateral, a second light-emitting portion configured to emit light of a second color and disposed facing a fourth corner of the quadrilateral, and a third light-emitting portion configured to emit light of a third color with a luminosity higher than both a luminosity of the first color and a luminosity of the second color, the third light-emitting portion being disposed closer to a center of the quadrilateral than the first light-emitting portion and the second light-emitting portion.