公开(公告)号：US09405388B2

公开(公告)日：2016-08-02

申请号：US12885376

申请日：2010-09-17

Applicant: Casey J. Feinstein ,  John Z. Zhong

Inventor： Casey J. Feinstein ,  John Z. Zhong

IPC: B32B17/06 ,  B32B38/10 ,  G06F3/041 ,  C03C15/00 ,  C03C21/00

CPC classification number: G06F3/041 ,  C03C15/00 ,  C03C21/002 ,  Y10T156/10 ,  Y10T428/24802

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for protecting the thin films during chemical and/or thermal edge strengthening treatment. In one embodiment, a portion of each individual sheet is laminated. Pairs of sheets are then sealed together such that the thin film sides face inward to form a thin film sandwich. In some embodiments, the sandwich in then immersed in a chemical strengthener. In other embodiments, a localized treatment is applied to the unstrengthened edges.

Abstract translation: 在化学和/或热边缘强化处理过程中保护薄膜的方法和装置。 在一个实施例中，每个单独片材的一部分被层压。 然后将一对片材密封在一起，使得薄膜侧面向内以形成薄膜夹心物。 在一些实施方案中，将夹层浸入化学加强剂中。 在其它实施例中，对未加强边缘施加局部处理。

公开(公告)号：US09195108B2

公开(公告)日：2015-11-24

申请号：US13591095

申请日：2012-08-21

Applicant: Young Bae Park ,  John Z. Zhong ,  Shih-Chang Chang ,  Wei Chen

Inventor： Young Bae Park ,  John Z. Zhong ,  Shih-Chang Chang ,  Wei Chen

IPC: G02F1/1343 ,  G02F1/1362 ,  G02F1/1333 ,  H01L51/52 ,  G02F1/1345 ,  H01L27/32

CPC classification number: G02F1/136286 ,  G02F1/13306 ,  G02F1/1333 ,  G02F1/133305 ,  G02F1/13452 ,  H01L27/1218 ,  H01L27/124 ,  H01L27/323 ,  H01L27/3276 ,  H01L27/3279 ,  H01L27/3297 ,  H01L51/0097 ,  H01L51/52 ,  H01L51/5203 ,  H01L51/524 ,  H01L2251/5338

Abstract: A display may be provided with an active central region and a peripheral inactive region. The display may have one or more flexible edges in the peripheral inactive region. Conductive lines may pass between components in the active central region such as display pixels and touch sensor electrodes and components in the inactive peripheral region such as gate driver circuitry and patterned interconnect lines. Each conductive line may have an unbent segment on a portion of a display layer in the active central region and may have a segment on the bent edge of the display layer. The display layer may be formed from a polymer or other flexible material. The bent segments may be configured to be less susceptible to increases in resistance from bending than the unbent segments.

Abstract translation: 显示器可以设置有活动中心区域和外围无效区域。 显示器可以在外围无效区域中具有一个或多个柔性边缘。 导电线可以在有源中心区域中的组件之间通过，例如显示像素和触摸传感器电极以及非活动外围区域中的组件，例如栅极驱动器电路和图案化的互连线。 每个导线可以在活动中心区域中的显示层的一部分上具有未弯曲部分，并且可以在显示层的弯曲边缘上具有一段。 显示层可以由聚合物或其它柔性材料形成。 弯曲的部分可以被配置为比未弯曲部分更不易受弯曲阻力的增加。

公开(公告)号：US08804056B2

公开(公告)日：2014-08-12

申请号：US12976997

申请日：2010-12-22

Applicant: Shih Chang Chang ,  John Z. Zhong

Inventor： Shih Chang Chang ,  John Z. Zhong

IPC: G02F1/1335 ,  G06F3/044 ,  G06F3/041

CPC classification number: G06F3/044 ,  G02F1/13306 ,  G02F1/133305 ,  G02F1/13338 ,  G02F1/133512 ,  G02F1/133514 ,  G02F1/134336 ,  G02F1/1368 ,  G06F1/16 ,  G06F3/0412 ,  G06F2203/04104 ,  G06F2203/04108

Abstract: Integrated touch screens are provided including drive lines formed of grouped-together circuit elements of a thin film transistor layer and sense lines formed between a color filter layer and a material layer that modifies or generates light. The common electrodes (Vcom) in the TFT layer can be grouped together during a touch sensing operation to form drive lines. Sense lines can be formed on an underside of a color filter glass, and a liquid crystal region can be disposed between the color filter glass and the TFT layer. Placing the sense lines on the underside of the color filter glass, i.e., within the display pixel cell, can provide a benefit of allowing the color filter glass to be thinned after the pixel cells have been assembled, for example.

公开(公告)号：US08654083B2

公开(公告)日：2014-02-18

申请号：US11760080

申请日：2007-06-08

Applicant: Steve Porter Hotelling ,  Wei Chen ,  Christoph Horst Krah ,  John Greer Elias ,  Wei Hsin Yao ,  John Z. Zhong ,  Andrew Bert Hodge ,  Brian Richards Land ,  Willem den Boer

Inventor： Steve Porter Hotelling ,  Wei Chen ,  Christoph Horst Krah ,  John Greer Elias ,  Wei Hsin Yao ,  John Z. Zhong ,  Andrew Bert Hodge ,  Brian Richards Land ,  Willem den Boer

IPC: G09G5/00 ,  G09G3/36 ,  G06F3/041

CPC classification number: G06F3/0412 ,  G02F1/13338 ,  G02F1/133514 ,  G02F1/133528 ,  G02F1/134309 ,  G02F1/134363 ,  G02F1/1362 ,  G02F2201/124 ,  G06F3/0416 ,  G06F3/044 ,  G06F2203/04103 ,  G06F2203/04104 ,  G06F2203/04111 ,  G06F2203/04112 ,  G09G3/3648 ,  G09G2300/0426 ,  G09G2300/0439 ,  G09G2300/0456 ,  G09G2300/0478

Abstract: Disclosed herein are liquid-crystal display (LCD) touch screens that integrate the touch sensing elements with the display circuitry. The integration may take a variety of forms. Touch sensing elements can be completely implemented within the LCD stackup but outside the not between the color filter plate and the array plate. Alternatively, some touch sensing elements can be between the color filter and array plates with other touch sensing elements not between the plates. In another alternative, all touch sensing elements can be between the color filter and array plates. The latter alternative can include both conventional and in-plane-switching (IPS) LCDs. In some forms, one or more display structures can also have a touch sensing function. Techniques for manufacturing and operating such displays, as well as various devices embodying such displays are also disclosed.

Abstract translation: 这里公开了将触摸感测元件与显示电路集成的液晶显示（LCD）触摸屏。 整合可能采取各种形式。 触摸感应元件可以在LCD叠层中完全实现，但不在滤色器板和阵列板之间。 或者，一些触摸感测元件可以在滤色器和阵列板之间，而其它触摸感测元件不在印版之间。 在另一替代方案中，所有触摸感测元件可以在滤色器和阵列板之间。 后一种替代方案可以包括常规和平面内切换（IPS）LCD。 在一些形式中，一个或多个显示结构也可以具有触摸感测功能。 还公开了用于制造和操作这种显示器的技术以及体现这种显示器的各种装置。

公开(公告)号：US20140016043A1

公开(公告)日：2014-01-16

申请号：US13549311

申请日：2012-07-13

Applicant: Cheng Chen ,  Enkhamgalan Dorjgotov ,  Masato Kuwabara ,  Wonjae Choi ,  Martin P. Grunthaner ,  Albert Lin ,  John Z. Zhong ,  Wei Chen ,  Steven P. Hotelling ,  Lynn R. Youngs

Inventor： Cheng Chen ,  Enkhamgalan Dorjgotov ,  Masato Kuwabara ,  Wonjae Choi ,  Martin P. Grunthaner ,  Albert Lin ,  John Z. Zhong ,  Wei Chen ,  Steven P. Hotelling ,  Lynn R. Youngs

IPC: G02F1/1335 ,  G02B5/30

CPC classification number: G02B5/3033 ,  G02B1/11 ,  G02B1/16 ,  G02F1/133308 ,  G02F1/13338 ,  G02F1/133502 ,  G02F1/133514 ,  G02F1/133528 ,  G02F1/134363 ,  G02F2001/133334 ,  G02F2001/136218 ,  G02F2202/28 ,  G06F3/041 ,  G06F3/0412 ,  G06F3/044 ,  G06F2203/04107 ,  H04N9/3105 ,  H04N9/3197

Abstract: A polarizer includes a polarizer component having a top surface and an opposite bottom surface. The bottom surface is configured to couple to a color filter layer for a liquid crystal display. The polarizer also includes a transparent conducting layer disposed over the top surface. The transparent conducting layer being configured to electrically shield the LCD from a touch panel. The polarizer further includes a coating layer disposed over the transparent conducting layer.

Abstract translation: 偏振器包括具有顶表面和相对底表面的偏振器部件。 底表面被配置为耦合到用于液晶显示器的滤色器层。 偏振器还包括设置在顶表面上方的透明导电层。 透明导电层被配置为将LCD与触摸面板电屏蔽。 偏振器还包括设置在透明导电层上的涂层。

公开(公告)号：US20130329150A1

公开(公告)日：2013-12-12

申请号：US13605918

申请日：2012-09-06

Applicant: Kyung-Wook KIM ,  Shih Chang Chang ,  Cheng Chen ,  Young-Bae Park ,  John Z. Zhong

Inventor： Kyung-Wook KIM ,  Shih Chang Chang ,  Cheng Chen ,  Young-Bae Park ,  John Z. Zhong

IPC: G02F1/136 ,  H01L33/08

CPC classification number: G02F1/13394 ,  G02F1/13338 ,  G02F1/133514 ,  G02F1/134309 ,  G02F1/134363 ,  G02F1/13439 ,  G02F1/136286 ,  G02F1/1368 ,  G02F2001/133302 ,  G02F2001/13396 ,  G02F2001/134372 ,  G02F2201/121 ,  G02F2201/123 ,  G06F3/0412 ,  G06F3/044

Abstract: A display that contains a column spacer arrangement which takes advantage of a protrusion on a TFT substrate is provided. One set of column spacers is disposed on top of the protrusion, while a second set of column spacers of substantially the same height as the first set of column spacers are disposed throughout the display. In this way, the display is adequately protected against deformation from external forces while at the same maintaining enough room to allow for a liquid crystal to spread out during the manufacturing process.

Abstract translation: 提供了包含利用TFT基板上的突起的柱间隔件布置的显示器。 一组柱间隔件设置在突起的顶部上，而在整个显示器上设置与第一组柱间隔件基本上相同高度的第二组柱间隔物。 以这种方式，显示器被充分地保护免受来自外部力的变形，同时保持足够的空间以允许液晶在制造过程中展开。

公开(公告)号：US08603574B2

公开(公告)日：2013-12-10

申请号：US12940544

申请日：2010-11-05

Applicant: Lili Huang ,  Seung Jae Hong ,  John Z. Zhong

Inventor： Lili Huang ,  Seung Jae Hong ,  John Z. Zhong

IPC: H05K3/00

CPC classification number: G06F3/044 ,  G06F2203/04103 ,  H05K1/028 ,  H05K3/0014 ,  H05K2201/057

Abstract: A method of forming a curved touch surface is disclosed. The method can include depositing and patterning a conductive thin film on a flexible substrate to form at least one touch sensor pattern, while the flexible substrate is in a flat state. According to certain embodiments, the method can include supporting the flexible substrate in the flat state on at least one curved forming substrate having a predetermined curvature; and performing an anneal process, or an anneal-like high-heat process, on the conductive thin film, wherein the anneal process can cause the flexible substrate to conform to the predetermined curvature of the at least one curved forming substrate. According to an embodiment, the curved forming substrate can include a first forming substrate having a first predetermined curvature and a second forming substrate having a second predetermined curvature complementing the first predetermined curvature.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种形成弯曲的触摸表面的方法。 该方法可以包括在柔性基板上沉积和图案化导电薄膜以形成至少一个触摸传感器图案，同时柔性基板处于平坦状态。 根据某些实施例，该方法可以包括在至少一个具有预定曲率的弯曲成形衬底上支撑处于平坦状态的柔性衬底; 以及对所述导电薄膜进行退火处理或类似于退火的高热处理，其中所述退火工艺可使所述柔性衬底符合所述至少一个弯曲成形衬底的预定曲率。 根据实施例，弯曲成形基板可以包括具有第一预定曲率的第一成形基板和具有补充第一预定曲率的第二预定曲率的第二成形基板。

公开(公告)号：US20130314648A1

公开(公告)日：2013-11-28

申请号：US13481560

申请日：2012-05-25

Applicant: Benjamin M. Rappoport ,  Cheng Chen ,  Enkhamgalan Dorjgotov ,  John Z. Zhong ,  Wei Chen

Inventor： Benjamin M. Rappoport ,  Cheng Chen ,  Enkhamgalan Dorjgotov ,  John Z. Zhong ,  Wei Chen

IPC: G02F1/1335 ,  G02F1/1333 ,  G02B1/11

CPC classification number: G02F1/133502 ,  G02B1/11 ,  G02B1/118 ,  G02F1/13338

Abstract: Display layers in an electronic device may be used to generate images. The display layers may include liquid crystal display layers such as upper and lower polarizers and a layer of liquid crystal material. A display cover layer may be mounted in a housing adhesive. A touch sensor layer may be mounted under the display cover layer. An air gap may separate the upper polarizer from the touch sensor layer and display cover layer. Antireflection coatings may be formed on the lower surface of the display cover layer or touch sensor layer and may be formed on the upper surface of the upper polarizer. The antireflection coatings may include coatings formed from a polymer hard coat covered with a polymer layer having a different index of refraction and may include broadband antireflection coating material formed from textured polymer or other structure exhibiting a continuously varying index of refraction.

Abstract translation: 可以使用电子设备中的显示层来生成图像。 显示层可以包括诸如上偏振器和下偏振器的液晶显示层和液晶材料层。 显示器覆盖层可以安装在壳体粘合剂中。 触摸传感器层可以安装在显示覆盖层下方。 气隙可以将上偏振器与触摸传感器层分离并显示覆盖层。 可以在显示器覆盖层或触摸传感器层的下表面上形成抗反射涂层，并且可以形成在上偏振器的上表面上。 抗反射涂层可以包括由聚合物硬涂层形成的涂层，其覆盖有具有不同折射率的聚合物层，并且可以包括由纹理化聚合物或其它显示不断变化的折射率的其它结构形成的宽带抗反射涂层材料。

公开(公告)号：US08593598B2

公开(公告)日：2013-11-26

申请号：US13103757

申请日：2011-05-09

Applicant: Cheng Chen ,  John Z. Zhong

Inventor： Cheng Chen ,  John Z. Zhong

IPC: G02F1/1335

CPC classification number: G02F1/133536 ,  G02F1/133509 ,  G02F1/133553 ,  G02F2203/09

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for controlling the light reflected from a display panel. In one embodiment, a prism mirror and a diffuse reflector are positioned between the bottom polarizer and the liquid crystal layer of a pixel to control the polarization of reflected light transmitted through the display panel. The diffuse reflector diffuses light towards the prism mirror, and the prism mirror affects the polarization of the light. When the pixel is on, the liquid crystals of the liquid crystal layer may shift the polarization of the reflected light such that it can be transmitted through the top polarizer. When the pixel is off, the liquid crystals may not substantially shift the polarization of the reflected light, and the reflected light may be polarized to be absorbed by the top polarizer. Accordingly, reflected light is substantially transmitted through the pixel when the pixel is on, and substantially absorbed by the top polarizer when the pixel is off.

Abstract translation: 提供了用于控制从显示面板反射的光的系统和方法。 在一个实施例中，棱镜和漫反射器位于底部偏振器和像素的液晶层之间，以控制透过显示面板的反射光的偏振。 漫反射器将光漫射到棱镜反射镜，并且棱镜反射镜影响光的偏振。 当像素打开时，液晶层的液晶可以使反射光的偏振偏移，使得其可以透射通过顶部偏振器。 当像素关闭时，液晶可能基本上不会偏移反射光的偏振，并且反射光可以被极化以被顶部偏振器吸收。 因此，当像素打开时，反射光基本上透射穿过像素，并且当像素关闭时，反射光基本上被顶部偏振器吸收。

公开(公告)号：US08451244B2

公开(公告)日：2013-05-28

申请号：US13084402

申请日：2011-04-11

Applicant: Steve Porter Hotelling ,  Wei Chen ,  Christoph Horst Krah ,  John Greer Elias ,  Wei Hsin Yao ,  John Z. Zhong ,  Andrew Bert Hodge ,  Brian Richards Land ,  Willem den Boer

Inventor： Steve Porter Hotelling ,  Wei Chen ,  Christoph Horst Krah ,  John Greer Elias ,  Wei Hsin Yao ,  John Z. Zhong ,  Andrew Bert Hodge ,  Brian Richards Land ,  Willem den Boer

IPC: G06F3/041 ,  G09G5/00 ,  G09G3/36

CPC classification number: G06F3/0412 ,  G02F1/13338 ,  G06F3/0416 ,  G06F3/044 ,  G09G3/3648 ,  G09G2300/0426 ,  G09G2300/0439 ,  G09G2300/0478 ,  Y10T29/49826

Abstract: Disclosed herein are liquid-crystal display (LCD) touch screens that integrate the touch sensing elements with the display circuitry. The integration may take a variety of forms. Touch sensing elements can be completely implemented within the LCD stackup but outside the not between the color filter plate and the array plate. Alternatively, some touch sensing elements can be between the color filter and array plates with other touch sensing elements not between the plates. In another alternative, all touch sensing elements can be between the color filter and array plates. The latter alternative can include both conventional and in-plane-switching (IPS) LCDs. In some forms, one or more display structures can also have a touch sensing function. Techniques for manufacturing and operating such displays, as well as various devices embodying such displays are also disclosed.

Abstract translation: 这里公开了将触摸感测元件与显示电路集成的液晶显示（LCD）触摸屏。 整合可能采取各种形式。 触摸感应元件可以在LCD叠层中完全实现，但不在滤色器板和阵列板之间。 或者，一些触摸感测元件可以在滤色器和阵列板之间，而其它触摸感测元件不在印版之间。 在另一个替代方案中，所有触摸感测元件可以在滤色器和阵列板之间。 后一种替代方案可以包括常规和平面内切换（IPS）LCD。 在一些形式中，一个或多个显示结构也可以具有触摸感测功能。 还公开了用于制造和操作这种显示器的技术以及体现这种显示器的各种装置。