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Multi-colored thin-film electroluminescent display

Assignee: Planar Systems Inc
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Filing: 1985-04-26
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Granted: 1988-01-12
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Expires: 2005-04-26
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Abstract

Abstract A novel TFEL structure for providing a reliable, high performance multi-colored matrix-addressable flat screen display. The structure comprises a multi-layered panel consisting of two or more TFEL subpanels stacked one on top of the other, with each subpanel utilizing a light-emitting phosphor of a different color. All the layers in the composite structure (with the possible exceptions of the supporting substrate layer and the electrode and insulating layers located farthest from the viewer) are transparent, and the multi-layered subpanels are supported on respective substrates and connected by spacers to maintain the subpanel components in predetermined close proximity. The intervening space between the component panels is filled with a protective oil to improve the performance and optical characteristics of the device. The oil may also be dyed to serve as a filter modifying the light emission characteristics of the composite display device.

Inventors

  • 👤 William A. Barrow
  • 👤 Richard T. Tuenge

Bibliographic Details

Application Number —
Jurisdiction US
Data Source google_patents
Last Synchronized 2026-10-29 07:25
CPC Classifications
H; H05; H05B; H05B33/00; H05B33/12; H05B33/14; H05B33/145; G; G09; G09G; G09G3/00; G09G3/20; G09G3/22; G09G3/30; H05B33/02; H05B33/04; H05B33/26; H05B33/28; G09G2300/00; G09G2300/02; G09G2300/023

Claims Analysis

Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim 108 words
A multi-colored thin-film electroluminescent (TFEL) device comprising: (a) a first independently addressable TFEL matrix array comprising a light-emitting phosphor of a first color sandwiched between a first set of electrodes, said electrodes comprising orthogonally disposed front and rear electrode groups; (b) a second independently addressable TFEL matrix array comprising a light-emitting phosphor of a second color, said second color differing from said first color, sandwiched between a second set of electrodes, said electrodes comprising orthogonally disposed front and rear electrode groups; and (c) spacer means for maintaining said first and second matrix arrays in uniform, closely spaced apart relation wherein both matrix arrays are congruent with one another.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim 108 words
A multi-colored thin-film electroluminescent (TFEL) device comprising: (a) a first independently addressable TFEL matrix array comprising a light-emitting phosphor of a first color sandwiched between a first set of electrodes, said electrodes comprising orthogonally disposed front and rear electrode groups; (b) a second independently addressable TFEL matrix array comprising a light-emitting phosphor of a second color, said second color differing from said first color, sandwiched between a second set of electrodes, said electrodes comprising orthogonally disposed front and rear electrode groups; and (c) spacer means for maintaining said first and second matrix arrays in uniform, closely spaced apart relation wherein both matrix arrays are congruent with one another.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim 30 words
The TFEL device of claim 1 wherein said first and second matrix arrays are formed of transparent gold electrodes, each electrode having a thickness in the range of 80-120 angstroms.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim 29 words
The TFEL device of claim 2 wherein the spacing between the first and second matrix arrays is filled with a protective oil and the composite structure is hermetically sealed.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim 23 words
The TFEL device of claim 3 wherein said oil has a coloring dye dissolved therein for alterning the characteristics of light transmitted therethrough.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim 15 words
The TFEL device of claim 4 wherein said red dye is red dye number 19.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim 23 words
The TFEL device of claim 1 wherein both light-emitting phosphors are selected from the color group consisting of blue, red, green and yellow.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim 33 words
The TFEL device of claim 1 wherein said light-phosphor of said first color is comprised of SrS: CeF 3 , and said light-emitting phosphor of said second color is comprised of ZnS: Mn.

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