Abstract: A method for manufacturing an organic light emitting diode (OLED) array is provided that includes applying an energizing signal to at least one of the OLED pixels in the array. The energizing signal exceeds a threshold level. The method also includes reducing the energizing signal and identifying an OLED in the array that continues to remain energized. The method further includes irradiating the identified OLED to degrade the organic material in the OLED. A method of performing quality control in a manufacturing process of an OLED array is provided. The method includes determining an intensity, a time and a wavelength of radiation sufficient to render an OLED of the OLED array inoperative by degrading organic material in the OLED. A system of performing quality control in a manufacturing process of an OLED array is provided. A computer-readable medium having stored thereon computer-executable instructions is provided.

Abstract: A display and method of making a display, comprising first and second stacked, non-inverted, dielectrically isolated, organic light emitting diodes formed on a silicon on insulator substrate. The display includes a means for applying both a positive or negative voltage across the stack, and a common intermediate control node situated between the diodes. The control node is electrically connected through vias to receive a control voltage signal, such that altering the relationship between the control voltage signal and the voltage applied across the stack regulates the actuation of the individual diodes.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing an organic light emitting diode (OLED) array is provided that includes applying an energizing signal to at least one of the OLED pixels in the array. The energizing signal exceeds a threshold level. The method also includes reducing the energizing signal and identifying an OLED in the array that continues to remain energized. The method further includes irradiating the identified OLED to degrade the organic material in the OLED. A method of performing quality control in a manufacturing process of an OLED array is provided. The method includes determining an intensity, a time and a wavelength of radiation sufficient to render an OLED of the OLED array inoperative by degrading organic material in the OLED. A system of performing quality control in a manufacturing process of an OLED array is provided. A computer-readable medium having stored thereon computer-executable instructions is provided.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing an organic light emitting diode (OLED) array is provided that includes applying an energizing signal to at least one of the OLED pixels in the array. The energizing signal exceeds a threshold level. The method also includes reducing the energizing signal and identifying an OLED in the array that continues to remain energized. The method further includes irradiating the identified OLED to degrade the organic material in the OLED. A method of performing quality control in a manufacturing process of an OLED array is provided. The method includes determining an intensity, a time and a wavelength of radiation sufficient to render an OLED of the OLED array inoperative by degrading organic material in the OLED. A system of performing quality control in a manufacturing process of an OLED array is provided. A computer-readable medium having stored thereon computer-executable instructions is provided.

Abstract: An OLED apparatus is provided that includes a first electrode having a first polarity, and an electrode arrangement spaced apart from the first electrode and having a second polarity. The OLED apparatus also includes a first organic emissive layer interposed between the first electrode and the electrode arrangement, and a second electrode spaced apart from the electrode arrangement in a direction opposite the first electrode. The second electrode has the first polarity. The OLED apparatus further includes a second organic emissive layer interposed between the second electrode and the electrode arrangement, and a drive circuit for providing a first energizing signal to the first electrode and the electrode arrangement and a second energizing signal to the second electrode and the electrode arrangement. A method for manufacturing an OLED array is provided.

Abstract: The present innovation provides a system for driving an OLED pixel that includes an arrangement for driving the OLED pixel in a voltage mode and an arrangement for driving the OLED pixel in a current mode. The system includes an arrangement for switching between the voltage mode and the current mode. When a selected luminance for the OLED pixel is high, the voltage mode may be selected by the switching arrangement, and when the selected luminance for the OLED pixel is low, the current mode may be selected by the switching arrangement. A driver circuit for an OLED pixel is provided. A method of driving an OLED pixel is provided that includes driving the OLED pixel in a voltage mode when a selected luminance for the OLED pixel is high. A computer-readable medium is provided having stored thereon computer-executable instructions that cause a processor to perform a method when executed.

Abstract: A method of incorporating a structurally integrated black photo stripe over an OLED based light blocking means by sandwiching the black photo stripe between two layers of polymeric layers, above the OLED stack, seal and RGB color filter layer.

Abstract: A method of bonding together at least two aligned layers, at least one having an active surface, in a semiconductor manufacturing process using a holding member having spaced sections. Each layer has a bonding surface opposite a back surface. The method includes preparing at least two bonding pads on the back surface of each layer and positioning close together the bonding surface of each layer. Aligning the bonding pads of the layers together and inserting the aligned layers between sections of at least one holding member and aligning the sections with the bonding pads of the layers. Applying bonding compound to the aligned bonding pads adjacent the aligned sections of the holding member.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing an organic light emitting diode (OLED) array is provided that includes applying an energizing signal to at least one of the OLED pixels in the array. The energizing signal exceeds a threshold level. The method also includes reducing the energizing signal and identifying an OLED in the array that continues to remain energized. The method further includes irradiating the identified OLED to degrade the organic material in the OLED. A method of performing quality control in a manufacturing process of an OLED array is provided. The method includes determining an intensity, a time and a wavelength of radiation sufficient to render an OLED of the OLED array inoperative by degrading organic material in the OLED. A system of performing quality control in a manufacturing process of an OLED array is provided. A computer-readable medium having stored thereon computer-executable instructions is provided.

Abstract: A method of selectively applying a material to a surface of a substrate from a stamp with a raised surface using an energy activated release layer is provided. The release layer is applied to at least a first portion of a surface of the stamp. A layer of the material is applied to the raised surface of the stamp. The raised surface of the stamp is placed in contact with the surface of the substrate such that the material layer is situated therebetween. Thereafter, the release layer is activated with energy, causing the material layer to release from the raised surface of the stamp, and to adhere to the surface of the substrate. Alternatively, the entire stamp surface may be coated with the release layer and the release layer may be selectively activated in the areas in which the material on the stamp surface is in contact with the substrate.

Abstract: A color display device that increases the efficiency of use of white light emitted from an organic light-emitting diode (OLED) in producing an improved color display. The device includes a plurality of color OLED display pixels, which include an OLED, a color filter layer, and a color conversion matrix sandwiched between the OLED and the color filter layer. The color filter layer has a plurality of color filter elements including a red, green and blue color filter element. The array of subpixels comprised in the color conversion matrix is composed of semiconductor nanocrystals uniformly dispersed in an organic binding material, which may be employed in either down-emitting or up-emitting color OLED display devices.

Abstract: A method of incorporating a structurally integrated black photo stripe over an OLED based light blocking means by sandwiching the black photo stripe between two layers of polymeric layers, above the OLED stack, seal and RGB color filter layer.

Abstract: A method is provided for performing quality control on an organic light emitting diode (OLED) pixel comprising three sub-pixels formed in parallel. A method is provided for determining an weighted average current leakage for three sub-pixels of an OLED pixel. The method includes selecting a total luminance level, determining a first current flowing when a first sub-pixel is energized causing the OLED pixel to emit light having 1/3 total luminance. The method includes determining a second current flowing when the first sub-pixel and a second sub-pixel are energized causing the OLED pixel to emit light having a 213 total luminance. The method includes calculating weighted average current leakage by multiplying the first current times two forming a first product, subtracting the second current from the first product forming a result, multiplying the result by two forming a second product, and dividing the second product by nine. A computer-readable medium is provided.

Abstract: A display and method of making a display, comprising first and second stacked, non-inverted, dielectrically isolated, organic light emitting diodes formed on a silicon on insulator substrate. The display includes a means for applying both a positive or negative voltage across the stack, and a common intermediate control node situated between the diodes. The control node is electrically connected through vias to receive a control voltage signal, such that altering the relationship between the control voltage signal and the voltage applied across the stack regulates the actuation of the individual diodes.

Abstract: An OLED apparatus is provided that includes a first electrode having a first polarity, and an electrode arrangement spaced apart from the first electrode and having a second polarity. The OLED apparatus also includes a first organic emissive layer interposed between the first electrode and the electrode arrangement, and a second electrode spaced apart from the electrode arrangement in a direction opposite the first electrode. The second electrode has the first polarity. The OLED apparatus further includes a second organic emissive layer interposed between the second electrode and the electrode arrangement, and a drive circuit for providing a first energizing signal to the first electrode and the electrode arrangement and a second energizing signal to the second electrode and the electrode arrangement. A method for manufacturing an OLED array is provided.

Abstract: A color display device that increases the efficiency of use of white light emitted from an organic light-emitting diode (OLED) in producing an improved color display. The device includes a plurality of color OLED display pixels, which include an OLED, a color filter layer, and a color conversion matrix sandwiched between the OLED and the color filter layer. The color filter layer has a plurality of color filter elements including a red, green and blue color filter element. The array of subpixels comprised in the color conversion matrix is composed of semiconductor nanocrystals uniformly dispersed in an organic binding material, which may be employed in either down-emitting or up-emitting color OLED display devices.

Abstract: An active-matrix OLED display device, which reduces the adverse effects of short circuits across OLED devices in a densely packed array by having a thin-film resistive layer integrated in series with the OLED device. The OLED device includes a substrate, and first and second pixels situated proximate each other on the substrate. The first pixel comprises an OLED and means for preventing a failure of the first pixel due to a short from affecting the operation of the second pixel. The preventing means includes a resistor electrically connected in series with the OLED of the first pixel. The resistor is in the form of a thin-film resistive layer. The first pixel includes an anode, wherein the thin-film resistive layer is situated adjacent the anode. The anode and the thin-film resistive layer have substantially the same dimensions and are formed simultaneously.

Abstract: An active-matrix organic light-emitting diode microdisplay device having a temperature control system including a temperature sensor and a control means for regulating the temperature of the OLED. The temperature is regulated by a bias transistor within the circuit, operating as a function of the temperature of the panel, such that low panel temperatures cause an increase in voltage of the bias transistor which draws a higher current through the top voltage drive transistor for self-heating the area surrounding the OLED.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing an organic light emitting diode (OLED) array is provided that includes applying an energizing signal to at least one of the OLED pixels in the array. The energizing signal exceeds a threshold level. The method also includes reducing the energizing signal and identifying an OLED in the array that continues to remain energized. The method further includes irradiating the identified OLED to degrade the organic material in the OLED. A method of performing quality control in a manufacturing process of an OLED array is provided. The method includes determining an intensity, a time and a wavelength of radiation sufficient to render an OLED of the OLED array inoperative by degrading organic material in the OLED. A system of performing quality control in a manufacturing process of an OLED array is provided. A computer-readable medium having stored thereon computer-executable instructions is provided.

Abstract: A process of cleaning wire bond pads associated with OLED devices, including the steps of depositing on the wire bond pads one or more layers of ablatable material, and ablating the one or more layers with a laser, thereby exposing a clean wire bond pad.