Abstract: An organic light-emitting diode (OLED) structure includes a stack of OLED layers that includes a light emission zone having a planar portion, and a light extraction layer formed of a UV-cured ink disposed over the light emission zone of the stack of OLED layers. The light extraction layer has a gradient in index of refraction along an axis normal to the planar portion.

Abstract: The present disclosure is generally related to 3D imaging capable OLED displays. A light field display comprises an array of 3D light field pixels, each of which comprises an array of corrugated OLED pixels, a metasurface layer disposed adjacent to the array of 3D light field pixels, and a plurality of median layers disposed between the metasurface layer and the corrugated OLED pixels. Each of the corrugated OLED pixels comprises primary or non-primary color subpixels, and produces a different view of an image through the median layers to the metasurface to form a 3D image. The corrugated OLED pixels combined with a cavity effect reduce a divergence of emitted light to enable effective beam direction manipulation by the metasurface. The metasurface having a higher refractive index and a smaller filling factor enables the deflection and direction of the emitted light from the corrugated OLED pixels to be well controlled.

Abstract: Embodiments described herein relate to spatial optical differentiators and layer architecture of adjacent functional layers disposed above or below organic light-emitting diode (OLED) display pixels. A functional unit for an electroluminescent (EL) device pixel includes a spatial optical differentiator disposed adjacent the EL device pixel. The spatial optical differentiator is configured to selectively reflect and transmit light based on an incident angle of light upon the functional unit. For top-emitting OLED, the functional unit includes a thin film encapsulation (TFE) stack disposed over the spatial optical differentiator. For bottom-emitting OLED, the functional unit includes the spatial optical differentiator disposed above at least one of a planar layer or an isolation layer. Also described herein are methods for fabricating the functional unit.

Abstract: Embodiments described herein relate to graded slope bottom reflective electrode layer structures for top-emitting organic light-emitting diode (OLED) display pixels. An EL device includes a pixel definition layer having a top surface, a bottom surface, and graded sidewalls interconnecting the top and bottom surfaces and a bottom reflective electrode layer disposed over the pixel definition layer. The bottom reflective electrode layer includes a planar electrode portion disposed over the bottom surface and a graded reflective portion disposed over the graded sidewalls, where the graded reflective portion has a concave profile. The EL device includes an organic layer disposed over the bottom reflective electrode layer and a top electrode disposed over the organic layer. Also described herein are methods for fabricating the EL device.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing an organic light-emitting diode (OLED) structure includes depositing a light extraction layer (LEL) over a stack of OLED layers by directing fluid droplets of a LEL precursor to an array of well structures separated by plateau areas. Each well structure includes a recess with sidewalls and a floor, and the plateau areas have rounded top surfaces such that the droplets of the LEL precursor are guided into recesses of the well structures. The droplets of the LEL precursor are cured to solidify the LEL in the recess.

Abstract: An organic light-emitting diode (OLED) structure includes a substrate, a dielectric layer on the substrate having an array of well structures with each well structure including a recess with side walls and a floor and the recesses are separated by plateaus having rounded top surfaces, a stack of OLED layers covering at least the floor of the well, and a light extraction layer (LEL) in the well over the stack of OLED layers.

Abstract: An organic light-emitting diode (OLED) device includes a substrate, a well structure on the substrate with the well structure having a recess with side walls and a floor, a lower metal layer covering the floor and side-walls of the well, an upper conductive layer on the lower metal layer covering the floor of the well and contacting the lower metal layer, the upper conductive layer having outer edges at about an intersection of the side walls and the floor, a dielectric layer formed of an oxide of the lower metal layer covering the side walls of the well without covering the upper conductive layer, a stack of OLED layers covering at least the floor of the well, the upper conductive layer providing an electrode for the stack of OLED layers, and a light extraction layer (LEL) in the well over the stack of OLED layers and the dielectric layer.

Abstract: An organic light-emitting diode (OLED) structure including a substrate; a dielectric layer on the substrate having an array of well structures, wherein each well structure includes a recess with side walls and a floor, and the well structures are separated by plateaus; a stack of OLED layers covering at least the floor of the well; a light extraction layer (LEL) in the well over the stack of OLED layers; and a coating covering a portion of the stack of OLED layers such that a top surface of the plateaus is more hydrophobic than a surface in the well on which the light extraction layer is formed.

Abstract: An organic light-emitting diode (OLED) structure includes a substrate, a dielectric layer on the substrate having an array of well structures with each well structure including a recess with side walls and a floor and the recesses are separated by plateaus having rounded top surfaces, a stack of OLED layers covering at least the floor of the well, and a light extraction layer (LEL) in the well over the stack of OLED layers.

Abstract: An organic light-emitting diode (OLED) structure includes a stack of OLED layers; a light extraction layer (LEL) comprising a UV-cured ink; and a UV blocking layer between the LEL and the stack of OLED layers.

Abstract: An organic light-emitting diode (OLED) structure includes a stack of OLED layers that includes a light emission zone having a planar portion, and a light extraction layer formed of a UV-cured ink disposed over the light emission zone of the stack of OLED layers. The light extraction layer has a gradient in index of refraction along an axis normal to the planar portion.

Abstract: A pixel array including a plurality of pixel units is provided. Each of the pixel unit includes at least a first color subpixel, a second color subpixel and a Nth color subpixel, wherein N is an integer and N?3. The first color subpixel includes a first stacked light-emitting layer, the second color subpixel includes a second stacked light-emitting layer, and the Nth color subpixel includes a Nth stacked light-emitting layer. The first stacked light-emitting layer, the second stacked light-emitting layer, and the third stacked light-emitting layer each include a main light-emitting layer and an auxiliary light-emitting layer. The main light-emitting layer of the first color subpixel and the auxiliary light-emitting layer of the second color subpixel are the same material layer. The main light-emitting layer of the Nth color subpixel and the auxiliary light-emitting layer of the first color subpixel are the same material layer.

Abstract: A touch free faucet for providing a convenient and hygienic means of washing hands and/or performing other tasks associated with faucets can include a logic processor, a sensor that can generate signals in response to detecting an activation motion within a sensor zone, and a microphone that can detect sound signals arising from a voice command by a user. The logic processor can receive the generated signals from the sensor and/or the detected sound signals from the microphone and control operation of the touch free faucet based on such signals. Additionally, the touch free faucet can include a wireless receiver that can receive digital instructions from a networked computing device and communicate the received digital instructions to the logic processor in order to control operation of the touch free faucet. The touch free faucet can include two microphones that can be utilized to filter out water sounds from voice commands.

Abstract: A display panel includes a pixel array layer and a light-blocking layer. The pixel array layer has a plurality of pixel blocks, and each pixel block has a first side. The light-blocking layer disposed above the pixel array layer and has a plurality of first light-blocking belts corresponding to the pixel blocks. The first light-blocking belt at least partially extends along the first side of its corresponding pixel block. Accordingly, the outgoing light emitted at a larger angle from the pixel blocks can be at least partially blocked.

Abstract: A pixel array including a plurality of pixel units is provided. Each of the pixel unit includes at least a first color subpixel, a second color subpixel and a Nth color subpixel, wherein N is an integer and N?3. The first color subpixel includes a first stacked light-emitting layer, the second color subpixel includes a second stacked light-emitting layer, and the Nth color subpixel includes a Nth stacked light-emitting layer. The first stacked light-emitting layer, the second stacked light-emitting layer, and the third stacked light-emitting layer each include a main light-emitting layer and an auxiliary light-emitting layer. The main light-emitting layer of the first color subpixel and the auxiliary light-emitting layer of the second color subpixel are the same material layer. The main light-emitting layer of the Nth color subpixel and the auxiliary light-emitting layer of the first color subpixel are the same material layer.

Abstract: A display panel includes a pixel array layer and a light-blocking layer. The pixel array layer has a plurality of pixel blocks, and each pixel block has a first side. The light-blocking layer disposed above the pixel array layer and has a plurality of first light-blocking belts corresponding to the pixel blocks. The first light-blocking belt at least partially extends along the first side of its corresponding pixel block. Accordingly, the outgoing light emitted at a larger angle from the pixel blocks can be at least partially blocked.

Abstract: A touch free automatic faucet is provided. The faucet includes a faucet housing including many sensors for controlling water flow and water temperature. A processor is connected to the sensors. A first control valve assembly is connected to the processor. A second control valve assembly is connected to the processor. A power source is connected to the processor, the first control valve assembly and the second control valve assembly. Water flow and water temperature are controlled by the sensors without touching of the faucet housing.

Abstract: A touch free faucet for providing a convenient and hygienic means of washing hands and/or performing other tasks associated with faucets can include a logic processor, a sensor that can generate signals in response to detecting an activation motion within a sensor zone, and a microphone that can detect sound signals arising from a voice command by a user. The logic processor can receive the generated signals from the sensor and/or the detected sound signals from the microphone and control operation of the touch free faucet based on such signals. Additionally, the touch free faucet can include a wireless receiver that can receive digital instructions from a networked computing device and communicate the received digital instructions to the logic processor in order to control operation of the touch free faucet. The touch free faucet can include two microphones that can be utilized to filter out water sounds from voice commands.

Abstract: A sensor for use in a touch-free faucet that can be installed from outside in through a wall of a faucet via a receiving hole. The sensor can further include an emitter and a detector mounted on an electronic circuit board. The electronic circuit board can also pass through the receiving hole of the faucet. The emitter and the detector can be elevated from the surface of the electronic circuit board. In an embodiment, legs or stilts can be used to elevate the emitter and the detector. Elevating the detector and the emitter can increase available surface area on the electronic circuit board for mounting other electronic circuit elements.