Universal Display has been granted a patent for a full-color OLED display panel with red, green, and blue sub-pixels. The innovative design allows the blue sub-pixel to be shared among multiple pixels, reducing the number of data lines per pixel while maintaining high-quality color display. GlobalData’s report on Universal Display gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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According to GlobalData’s company profile on Universal Display, AMOLED displays was a key innovation area identified from patents. Universal Display's grant share as of May 2024 was 57%. Grant share is based on the ratio of number of grants to total number of patents.
Oled display with shared blue sub-pixels and single scan line
A recently granted patent (Publication Number: US12016231B2) discloses a full-color organic light emitting diode (OLED) display panel with a unique configuration. The panel consists of pixels, each containing red, green, and blue sub-pixels, with the blue sub-pixel being shared among multiple pixels. The display panel has a specific data line-to-pixel ratio and utilizes only three colors of sub-pixels. Additionally, the panel features a single scan line for each row of pixels, enhancing its efficiency and performance.
Furthermore, the patent includes claims related to the shared blue sub-pixel configuration, the size ratio of blue sub-pixels to red and green sub-pixels, the distance between blue sub-pixels, and the stacked architecture of certain sub-pixels. The patent also extends to consumer electronic devices incorporating this OLED display panel, catering to various applications such as flat panel displays, televisions, wearable devices, and even light therapy devices. Overall, the patent highlights a novel approach to OLED display technology, offering improved functionality and versatility across a wide range of electronic devices and applications.
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